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Category Archives: Local Meetings
Chester Globetrotters Meeting – 18th January 2025
Speaking on Saturday, 18th January 2025, we have:
- Daniel Rowland – A motorbike trip along the Pamir Highway,
exploring the Stans - Pam Davies-Ratcliffe – A holiday to Ethiopia to explore the
countryside & meet its people
Doors open at 1pm for 1:30pm start until 4:00pm
Entrance fee £5 (£4 Globetrotters members*) refreshments included (cash only)
info@chesterglobetrotters.com – www.chesterglobetrotters.com
Saturday, March 1, 2025
Speaking on Saturday, March 1, 2025, we have :
1st: Anthony Britton: A summer 2024 road trip to the Aegean, via the Carpathians and the Black Sea.
In June 2024, Anthony and Julia set off on a long round road trip to Eastern Europe. They explored their Polish roots, visited World Heritage sites in Romania, discovered what King Charles likes about the Carpathians and trailed the Black Sea coast to the Aegean. They met families who remember the Cold War and those whose livelihoods are threatened by climate change.
2nd: Simon Johnson – Cycling a Camino Route by Accident
Exploring the Longest Spanish Pilgrimage Route
Join Simon Johnson as he shares his captivating journey of cycling a thousand kilometers solo along the Camino de Santiago’s southern route—from Seville to Santiago de Compostela. With no prior experience in long-distance cycling or any detailed planning, Simon embarked on this unexpected adventure, filled with challenges, surprises, and moments of self-discovery.
In this talk, Simon will recount his mishaps, lessons learned, and the unique joys of cycling through Spain’s diverse landscapes, historic towns, and spiritual pathways. Discover how the combination of the Camino’s rich cultural heritage and the spontaneity of unplanned travel turned his journey into a deeply rewarding experience. Whether you’re a cyclist, a Camino enthusiast, or simply curious about adventure travel, this talk will inspire you to embrace the unexpected and take on your own journey—on two wheels or otherwise.
Date & Time: Saturday 1st March 2025
Doors open at 14:15 in London and on Zoom with the talks starting around 14:45 (London see Event Time Announcer for local times), please arrive early so we can deal with any issues with joining.
We would ask that anyone with respiratory symptoms participate via Zoom.
Admission costs:
- £7 for members. (Members can access a ticket code below or from the members area.)
- £10 for non-members. (save £3 if you join at this meeting)
- a recording to watch later will be available to members and non-member ticket holders.
Unfortunately, we have had to increase the door prices to cover our costs as our venue hire costs have increased.
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Saturday, December 7, 2024
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Saturday, February 1, 2025
Speaking on Saturday, February 1, 2025, we have :
1st: Elizabeth Mioduchowski – Travelling in Russia
Elizabeth will discuss travelling in Russia, a land of vast landscapes, rich history, and dynamic cultural and political significance. This talk will explore the multifaceted identity of the world’s largest country, examining its history and contemporary challenges.
Elizabeth travelled in Russia before the ongoing conflict with Ukraine, the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) advises against all travel to Russia due to the ongoing conflict with Ukraine.
2nd: Sarah Cook – Cycling Journey in Chile
Sarah has kindly offered to give a talk she gave to her local cycling club a few months ago about her Cycling Journey in Chile.
The talk by Olivia McGregor on Guiana has had to be postponed.
Date & Time: Saturday 1st February 2025
Doors open at 14:15 in London and on Zoom with the talks starting around 14:45 (London see Event Time Announcer for local times), please arrive early so we can deal with any issues with joining.
We would ask that anyone with respiratory symptoms participate via Zoom.
Admission costs:
- £7 for members. (Members can access a ticket code below or from the members area.)
- £10 for non-members. (save £3 if you join at this meeting)
- a recording to watch later will be available to members and non-member ticket holders.
Unfortunately, we have had to increase the door prices to cover our costs as our venue hire costs have increased.
Please sign up for meeting updates to get notifications for future meetings.
Saturday, November 2nd, 2024
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Saturday, October 5, 2024
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Toronto GTs meeting – Friday, November 15, 2024
Join us on Friday, November 15th, 2024 at 8 p.m.
OLD YORK TOWER, 85 THE ESPLANADE, (SE corner of Church St.)
A WALK ON THE CAMINO PORTUGUESE presented by Deanna Groetzinger, Cathy Paul, Sue Vanderkwaak, Gloria Tuck
Join us at OLD YORK TOWER, 85 THE ESPLANADE, in downtown Toronto.
We are always looking for volunteer presenters.
Please contact
Svatka Hermanek hermaneks@yahoo.ca or
Bruce Weber bruceaweber@hotmail.com
EVERYONE WELCOME – ESPECIALLY VISITING TRAVELERS
Saturday, September 7, 2024
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Toronto GTs’ picnic – Sunday, August 25, 2024
TORONTO GTs’ annual PICNIC & Potlach/Potluck
Sunday, August 25, 2024, any time after 1:30 p.m. at Bruce Weber’s, 3 Oneida Ave. Algonquin Island.
The ferry to “Ward’s Island” leaves at 10:30, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30
Get your tickets online and leave early (you can deposit your ‘stuff’ at Bruce’s house, take a walk around the island, or go to the beach).
Just as last year, we invite you to prepare a short presentation (20 pictures – 20 seconds each – see the attached info about Pecha Kucha format) and bring it on a memory stick.
Any questions? – contact Svatka hermaneks@yahoo.ca
We are always looking for volunteer presenters.
Please contact
Svatka Hermanek hermaneks@yahoo.ca or
Bruce Weber bruceaweber@hotmail.com
EVERYONE WELCOME – ESPECIALLY VISITING TRAVELERS