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The Heysen Trail Green Team Turns the first sod

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The Greening Commmittee had its first field day at Hiskeys Hut, planting over 100 trees, appropriate to the area. This is part of a much bigger project by the group to plant more than 200 trees around the hut.

As can be seen, it certainly needs it.

Great work from the Greening crew, Graham Bald, Steve Clift, Robyn Quinn and Neil Nosworthy.

The Greening Committee can always do with more members so it can spread its wings. If you would like to be part of this dynamic new group, contact the Friends’ office Ph 82126299.

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Walk Leaders Training Day

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The annual Walk Leaders Training Day was held at the Woodville Lawn Bowling Club today, with about thirty leaders and prospective leaders attending.

They were entertained with presentations by Arrienne Wynen (Walk Committee Chair) Jerry Foster, Simon Cameron and Julian Monfries.

It was a time for current leaders to refresh and for potential leaders to learn the Friends requirements of walk leaders and to perhaps, entice them into leading some walks.

It was also a chance for leaders to get together and exchange information and experiences.

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First Trailwalker – survival of the fit and not so fit

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The first Trailwalker for 2012 set a tough standard. Steve Clift lead (mostly from mid-pack) his group up and down the tough hills and valleys of Cuddle Creek to Sixth Creek, via Mt Misery, and return. 23km of tough terrain, spiced with views and animal sightings. A long day with one retirement. A few tired legs (& bodies) arrived back to the cars some time after the E2E5 group, still looking fit after their slight detour, had passed by on their first walk of 2012. Well done walkers – just hope you all recover to walk again next week! Some pics at

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Funeral Notice

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THE RELATIVES and FRIENDS of Mr C Warren Bonython are invited to attend his Funeral Service which will be conducted on THURSDAY, April 12, 2012 at 11am ENTIRELY in St Peters Cathedral, 27 King William Road, North Adelaide.

Free parking will be available on the park lands. Enter from Pennington Terrace.

CHARLES BERRY & SON Accredited Member Australian Funeral Directors Association 198-204 Magill Road Norwood 8332 2088.

As printed in today’s Advertiser newspaper.

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Vale Warren

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With deep regret we announce the death of our Patron C Warren Bonython OA, the instigator, mover and shaker, for the development of the Heysen Trail.

We have lost a Patron and a friend. Vale Warren. Our thoughts go to Bunty and the family.

Read some background on Warren in this news article on the ABC website.

Australia Day BBQ

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Don’t forget, tomorrow (Thu 26th) we have our Australia Day BBQ and walk at Kingston Park, under the trees.

Coastal walk at 3pm with Gavin, length depending on sea breeze. Return by 5pm for a swim and the BBQ.

BBQ at 5pm. BBQ plate and table provided. BYO meat, salads, drinks and chairs.

No cost to attend. No booking required for the walk or BBQ, just turn up to enjoy.

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Have you been hiking over summer?

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Have you been hiking over summer?

We’re compiling a couple of pages for the next Trailwalker with a collection of short statements about where members have been hiking since November. Morning walks, day hikes or multi-day hikes. Local, interstate or overseas. Send us up to 50-100 words and a photo.

Email your short statement to trailwalker@heysentrail.asn.au

If you’re keen to write more, consider writing an article, email trailwalker@heysentrail.asn.au to discuss. Article guidelines can be found at www.heysentrail.asn.au/trailwalker/

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Start the New Year with a Downhill Walk?

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A downhill walk or run on the George Driscoll Sea to Summit Trail, Mt Lofty to Brighton Beach. On the public holiday Monday, 2 January, 7.00am. Three distance options – 34km, 18.5km or 14km. Run or walk. No cost, no registration required.

Organised by SARRC (South Australian Road Runners and Walkers Club). Unlike their mid-year annual uphill run, there are no support crews available along the way. Bus available from Brighton to Mt Lofty for $10. Finish with a swim.

More info on the SARRC website.

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