tabler • spring 2009
Peak practice TABLE CELEBRATES ITS HALF
CENTURY WITH AN ASSAULT ON ALL 15 WELSH SUMMITS
DURING HIS TABLE’S FIFTIETH CHARTER YEAR,
HESWALL RT557’S CHAIRMAN, MARK SARGENT,
HIT ON A VERY ENERGETIC WAY TO FIRE UP THE
IMAGINATION OF THE MEMBERSHIP AND RAISE
A MOUNTAIN OF CASH FOR A GOOD CAUSE.
MARK SARGENT OF HESWALL RT557 REPORTS.
When Heswall RT557 took up the arrivals and the day proved the
“Welsh 3000” challenge – to climb all highlight of the weekend as we hiked
fifteen of the country’s 3000ft peaks – from Ogwen to Llanberis, taking in
Heswall RT on top
they aimed to do the route in two days. the Tryfan and the Glyders. The
of Snowdon, with
But in true Tabling fashion, it was weather was good, the views Area 36 Chairman,
decided over a few pints, to make it stunning and the hiking and climbing
Rory Tompsett
(far right).
a three-day affair, with some good were awe inspiring.
pubs to visit on the way. That night, with five more peaks
I was not filled with confidence under our belts, Llanberis was like any
when only two other Tablers joined typical Table night out, curry and beer!
Tony Kirk being inducted into Heswall
me, but in fine weather, the three Most encouraging for Chairman On reaching the third
RT557 on the summit of Snowdon.
of us set off to conquer our first Mark was the appearance of summit though, the clouds
mountain range, the Carneddau, prospective new member Tony Kirk. parted and the sun came out,
with its seven stately peaks. Tony had been on holiday in Cornwall, the perfect place to induct Tony Kirk –
on the Wirral. The £5000 we raised
As we reached the first summit, driven home to the Wirral on Saturday, the joint highest induction of RTBI was given to the charity by Heswall
the weather turned foul blocking the dumped off the wife and kids and perhaps? Heswall re-inducted a lapsed President, Colin Leeman, during the
scenery for the rest of the day. driven out to Wales to join in. That’s member there two years previously! holiday week when we continued our
Friday night was spent at the the kind of “can do” attitude we need! Apart from enjoying a great three long established links with the charity
YHA at Swallow Falls, and after a On the final day we faced Snowdon days in the mountains, the aim was by hosting a BBQ for the children and
hearty supper and beer in the bar, and parking our cars at Pen-y-Pass, to raise funds for Heswall Disabled charity workers.
we were joined for more beer by we were met by the Area 36 Chairman. Childrens Fund, a charity that gives RTBI recently added another £2500
two more climbers. He not only brought his Chairman’s severely handicapped children from the Dennis Tizzard trust, for
Saturday morning saw yet more Jewel and dog, but also fog, heavy rain a week’s residential holiday based which Heswall are very grateful.
and gale-force winds. Thanks Rory!
Erring on the side of caution, we
decided not to do Crib Goch and
two of the 15 peaks. The weather
was that bad.
Graham & Rushie in the fog.
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