After the walk!

After the walk event in Glace Bay on Sunday 14 August some the  Island Hoppers enjoyed a dinner at "Dock Y'ur Dory" in Port Morien about a 15 minute drive from downtown Glace Bay.

The sign above says it all and everyone is happy after the meal!

 

Elsie Buck, Lloyd Bailey,Norma Skinner and Elsie and Ann on the patio deck overlooking Morien Bay.

Johnny Miles Volksmarch, Sydney Mines 07 August

A small but enthusiastic group of club supporters ventured out to Sydney Mines for the Annual Johnny Miles Walk Event on Sunday,07 August 2011.

The event was completed in two stages of 5ks each along the streets of Sydney Mines and out to the beaches at Lloyd Cove and then onto the area known as Cranberry

Above: the beach at Lloyd Cove

Above: we take a short break at the beach, in the area known as Cranberry!

GLACE BAY SEASONAL EVENT CVF -192

Notice TO VOLKSSPORTERS:

You may have seen on the news that NS is having gas shortages, Gas Bars, service station are running out of fuel due to an accident at our largest refinery.

Therefore as of Yesterday 01 August, the CO-OP Gas Bar that houses CBIH SEAS Event - CVF -192 is closed until more fuel arrives.

The hours of operation for this business will be sporadic over the next few weeks or month!

Volkssporters, local and from outside of the area should call before heading to Glace Bay.

Call me at 902-849-0747 and I will do my best to get you signed in and provide copies of our walk directions.

I will make arrangements to have your IVV books or insert stamped, once this little crisis is over!

I have tried to recover the walk box to no avail, however it would not be of much advantage anyway.

Rollie Coombes, Glace Bay, CVF - 192 Seasonal Walk Contact Person

bretonhoppers@hotmail.com

AUGUST WALK EVENTS

August is a great month for Walking for fun, fitness and friendship with the Island Hoppers. 


First Event:
Annual Johnny Miles Volksmarch
Sunday 7 August
Registration begins @ 1:30pm
Start Time: 2:00pm
Location: Sydney Mines, Recreation Field on Pitt Street
Distance: 5k & 10k
Trail Rating: 2B
This is a figure "8" Walk Event within the streets of Sydney Mines, through a park, a beach area and past the Johnny Miles statue. "This is not a parade event!" All club members and local enthusiastic walkers are invited to join the community of Sydney Mines and the local Johnny Miles Association on this leisurely walk for Fun, Fitness and Friendship!

Second Event:
Annual Seasonal Group Walk Event in Glace Bay
Sunday 14 August
Registration begins @ 1:30pm
Start Time: 2:00pm
Location: 99 Reserve Street, Glace Bay, parking lot adjacent to COOP Gas Bar
Distance: 5k & 10k
Trail Rating: 2B
Our walk will take us through a series of parks, Renwick Brook/Queen Elizabeth and The Cameron Coal Bowl, a quick stopover at the Miners Museum, and along a portion of the coastline of Glace Bay, plus a view of the GB Harbour and the fishing fleet located here!

Third Event
This event will get us back out on the trails in the beautiful setting of the ....
Dundee Golf Course Trails
Sunday 21August
Registration begins @ 1:30pm
Start Time: 2:00pm
Location/Directions to Start Point: From Sydney take Hwy 4 to the village of St Peters. Continue over the canal bridge and then turn right at the signs for Sampsonville/West Bay and Dundee.
Distance: 5k & 10k
Trail Rating: 3C

Fourth Event

The walk will begin at Kennelly Point picnic area on Havenside Road, Louisbourg - B1C 1P5

Louisbourg Lighthouse Trails

Sunday 28 August

Registration begins @ 1:30pm

Start Time: 2:00pm

Trail Rating 2C

A fabulous coastal walk including the site of the oldest Lighthouse in Canada and the second oldest in North America 

For further information on all of the above walk events you may contact the club President Joe MacKinnon: joeandelsie@ns.sympatico.ca or the club e-mail address: bretonhoppers@hotmail.com

WANTED

WANTED

Volunteers for Haunted Woods Walk

Actors, Parking lot attendants, and others are needed

Evening of  October 28^th and 29^th – Adult walk at dusk to dark

Daytime  of October 29^th and 30^th  - Not so scary walk  for small kids

This is a fundraiser for the Southend Community Center in partnership with the Baille Ard Trail Association

Contact rafraser@cbrm.ns.ca or call 562-8192 and leave a message.

MARATHON EVENT IN TRURO SEPTMBER 10th

Take in the Nova Scotia Marathon Event with the Central Nova Volkssport Club in Truro. Please note the Date of the Marathon is 10 September. Some of our members will have done a portion of this trail during the 20th Anniversary celebrations for CNVC. You can expect a great time with the Central Nova club at all events

2011 COBEQUID TRAIL 42KM MARATHON

Saturday September 10 - Start point Holiday Inn Select, actual parking in the Prince St parking lot to the right of the Holiday Inn

8:30 am 42km Marathon people will start Registration at 8 am

The marathon will be self guided. There will be signs, check points and a bicycle patrol. From the hotel we will go to the Cobequid trail (rail bed) to the Old Barns church. We will have a check point at the church which will be open (lunch, your back packs, bathroom etc). Then we will walk the Shore Road (gravel road) to the turn around spot and retrace your steps

9:00 am - the 15 km and 21km will start. Registration at 8:30 am Also self guided. The turn around spots will be marked.

10:00am - 5km and 10km will start. Registration at 9:30am These will be guided walks.

There will also be a Truro summer alternate walk on Sept 10^th at 2 pm. featuring Victoria Park.

Post Marathon Celebration Supper- Turkey Supper $15 per person

• 7:00pm (Happy Hour 6:30pm)

• Horsemen’s Club, Bible Hill

Name-

Address-

Are you planning to walk: 5km_ 10km_ 15km_ 20km_ 42km_

Is this your first 42 km Marathon Yes_ or No_

Please come and enjoy a great meal and some Celebration Surprises!

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Mail Turkey Supper Cheque to: Bettie Spence

28 Thomas Ave

Truro, N.S B2N 3V3

** Deadline for supper reservation is August 15, 2011

FRAMBOISE - CROOKED LAKE WALK EVENT

There is a barbecue taking place in Framboise on 24 July from 11am to 2pm at the Framboise Community Hall.

Walkers may wish to go out early to enjoy a hotdog or hamburger before our scheduled walk.

The Volunteer Fire Department,who are sponsoring the event, would appreciate our support.

CBIH WALK EVENT:

Please be prepared for the weather conditions as the walk will take place regardless of rain or whatever!!

Sunday, 24 July, 2011

Registration starts @ 1:30pm

Walk Start Time 2:00pm

Guided Walk 5k or 10k

Rated 2B

Walk Leader Shirley Pettigrew 737-1006

Directions to Start Point:

From Sydney take Hwy 327 to Marion Bridge area and continue passed Gabarus on the scenic Fleur - de - Lis Trail/Hwy and on to the Community of Framboise. Crooked Lake Road is located on the East side (left) of the Hwy a short distance from the single lane Bailey Bridge.

This is the time to car-pool with friends!

Description of trail:

The road/trail will pass by cottages,farms, along Crooked Lake, and down to the beach at English Cove. We will be able to explore a pioneer cemetery. Also in this area you will note a coastal trail going south towards Capelin Cove and beyond.

See you all on Sunday 24 July

PORT HOOD DAY PARK WALK EVENT & DRIVING DIRECTIONS

This is what our club, The Cape Breton Island Hoppers, are all about "exploring and traveling throughout the island", finding those special places where most CB's and visitors may not see when driving across the island.
The Walk Event will continue Rain or Shine, so please be prepared for the conditions.
Come join us for a group Guided Walk, and bring along a friend.
Come early, bring along your own picnic lunch, and enjoy the Port Hood Day Park before the walk event.
Date: Sunday, 10 July 2011
Time: Registration begins 1:30pm, Walk Event Starts 2:00pm
Walk Leader(s): Julie Dziach with co-leader Elsie Buck
Walk Distance: 5k & 10K
Rated: 2B (moderate hills and on well groomed trails with very little difficult terrain).
DRIVING DIRECTIONS:
The walk event in the Port Hood area will begin at the "Port Hood Day Park"
From CBRM or other locations:
If you are traveling from the Causeway and Port Hastings area going north, the park is located on the west side of Highway 19 (water side and Port Hood Island is across from the park) and about 200 meters before the "WELCOME TO PORT HOOD" sign.
Traveling from the Mabou area (south) along Highway 19 continue past Port Hood and the park is located on your right (west side of the road).
For those participants who did the 42K marathon you may recognize the area, as it is very near the finish point of that extraordinary walk event.
ALL DRIVERS, Special Note on Directions using Google Maps/ or simply use an old fashion paper map
Check out Google maps! According to  map directions it is a shorter route (30kms less) from CBRM to travel to Mabou and then follow Hwy 19 to Port Hood: On the "map section" , "Directions", of Google, simply type in your home Postal Code and the GENERAL POSTAL CODE for Port Hood B0E 1X0 (Note, this will give you the general directions  to Port Hood, not the Day Park) this will give you 3 optional routes to the Port Hood area!
If you need more information please email bretonhoppers@hotmail.com
Come on out for a walk! Everyone is Welcomed at our walk events!
Join The Cape Breton Island Hoppers Volkssport Club for fun, fitness and friendship!
Healthy Feet:

Now I know! Why I was never and will never be a proponent of the ugly flip flop, especially for short or long distance walking!! RFC!

A Quote from Doctor Sutera, D.P.M.
"Most flip-flops don't have adequate arch support, cushioning, or shock absorption," says Manhattan-based foot doctor Jacqueline Sutera, D.P.M. Wearing them all summer, every summer could lead to pinched foot nerves, heel pain, tendinitis, and strained arches. If you can't quit flops entirely, buy ones that have at least a three-quarter-inch semi-cushioned sole and built-in arch support. Even better, go for a strappy sandal; simple thongs force your toes into an unhealthy clenched position when you walk, encouraging hammertoe growth. Or try cute, beachy wedges (three inches high or less), which offer more support in just about every foot area and help distribute your body weight more evenly.
A Quote from Doctor Sutera, D.P.M.

WILD COVE TRAIL & GOOSEBERRY COVE

Location: Wild Cove/Gooseberry Cove


Directions to Start Point:
From Sydney follow Hwy 22 going towards Louisbourg,
turn left (East) onto Little Lorraine Rd.
Continue for approx 5K and park on the left side of the Hwy
Please try to get off the shoulder of the road as much as possible.
This is a good opportunity to car pool due to the limited parking on this stretch of highway


SUNDAY, June 26 
Registration begins at 1:30pm
Walk Start Time: 2:00pm
GW, 10k, 3C
Walk Guide/Leader is Elsie Buck


During this walk event participants are asked not to wander off the trail and to remain with the group as much as possible. The Eco-system in this area is very fragile and weather conditions such as wind and fog will change very rapidly.


Here is a quote from Wayne McKay a local writer and hiking/walking enthusiast:

". Gooseberry Cove is one of those rarely visited, magical places on the island. There are a few places like this but Gooseberry Cove has a special feeling all its own. It is the perfect place to take your family and explore. There are beaches in protected coves, impressive rock formations and cliffs, amazing views of the Atlantic coast between Louisbourg and Little Lorraine, loads of seabirds and wetlands full of interesting “small life” – including the bug-eating pitcher plant. The landscape is stark and beautiful upon first glance but teeming with life upon closer inspection. It’s very easy to putter away hours exploring at Gooseberry Cove. It’s a relaxing place that soothes the soul. Time falls away unnoticed and distance has little meaning. It’s a place for slow exploration and filling up on the wonder of the world." Wayne McKay

OPEN MEETING TOPIC 2012 WALK SCHEDULE

There will be a General Open Meeting for all CBIH members to discuss the WALK SCHEDULE for the 2012 season.

LOCATION: Cape Breton Regional Library, McConnell Library, 50 Falmouth Street, Sydney

Date: Wednesday, 22 June 2011

TIME: 18:30Hrs (6:30pm)

TOPIC: 2012 Walk Schedule

The meeting is sponsored by the Trails Committee.
Trail Coordinator Elsie Buck
This is your chance to have an input into the schedule for 2012.

West Mabou Trails and West Mabou Beach Walk Event Start Point Change

Please note that our Start Point has changed slightly.


West Mabou Trails and West Mabou Beach Walk Event

Call and invite a friend to this event!

Everyone of all ages and all abilities can join us for a walk at anytime!
"CAR POOL" and save!!


DIRECTION TO START POINT:

From Sydney take Hwy 105 to Whycocomagh and take Exit 5 to the right (near Vi's Restaurant and a service station) other point of reference is "The Farmer's Daughter"!


 Using a GPS here is the Postal Code B0E 1X0 (not guaranteed)


Continue on Route252 and watch for highway signs (on the left) indicating to Mabou. Follow route 19 through the Village of Mabou in a southwest direction and then turn right on Colindale Road.
After 5km and just before the pavement ends the Start Point is on the right; Trail and CBIH signs will be on the right.


Please note that our Start Point has changed slightly.


DO NOT go to Beach Road as it is under major construction work.



SUNDAY, 12 June
Registration begins at 1:30pm
Walk Start Time: 2:00pm
GW, 5-10k, 2B 

Walk Leader for this event: Rollie Coombes 902-849-0747 or bretonhoppers@hotmail.com
We will have a guest walk leader Nadine Hunt from Mabou; Nadine has been out on the trails scouting  a new route for us as there are trails under construction and some windfalls as of last week.


In addition to these changes, the toilet facilities are not available due to construction on Beach Road!!


Note: For those interested there is a  lighthouse that we will see across the Harbour in Mabou. A good photo opportunity. 

REMINDER FOR OCTOBER EVENT

Weekend Event  7-8-9 October, 2011

National Park Fees

Cape Breton Highlands National Park “Annual Early Bird Passes” available from 1 Nov. to 30 June, contact CBHNP at 1-902-224-2306 or e-mail: information@pc.gc.ca for more details. Early Bird fees for an Adult is $19.60 and Senior pay $17.60. The Regular fees per day for an adult are $7.80 and seniors pay $6.80.  A senior is 65 and over.

In addition please note the:

Social Event

Thanksgiving Dinner

 Sunday, 9 Oct, 6:30pm

Salle Des Retraites (Senior Citizen Hall)

Located to the rear of

 Ѐglise Saint Pierre (Saint Peters Church)

15086 Main Street, Chéticamp

The menu is a traditional Thanksgiving turkey dinner with vegetables, dressings and includes coffee and tea with a strawberry shortcake dessert. A wet bar will be available.

Dinner is $20.00/person and includes gratuity, taxes, hall rental, catering fees.

Register for the dinner prior to Thur. 22 Sept. 2011 and send to:

CB Island Hoppers, c/o Roland Coombes 364 York Street, Glace Bay, NS, B1A 2N1

Cheques and M.O.’s must be made out to CB Island Hoppers and marked “Dinner”.

A BROCHURE IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AT ALL WALK EVENTS OR BY E-MAIL

Invitation To Join us for a Walk

 

Joe MacKinnon, President of the Cape Breton Island Hoppers Volkssport Club invites and challenges all members of the CBIH and the general public to participate in the two (2) Year Round and the three (3) Seasonal Self-Guided walk events that the Island Hoppers sponsor throughout Cape Breton Regional Municipality and in the Village of Baddeck.

Year Round Events (YRE’s) are routes set up by the local volkssport club to showcase our town or city. Registration is generally at a local start point such as a hotel or tourist attraction. These walks can be done with the local Volkssport walking group, (walk) with a friend or walk on your own.

At the designated Start Point simply ask for the "walk box", sign-in and fill out the registration log and follow the map or directions found in the box. You may select to walk 5k or 10k. Walk at your own pace and leisure.

"The challenge for Club Members/Volkssporters is to complete all of these walk events at least once before 30 June of this year and then to do all of the walk events once again on or after 01 July and before 28 October 2011".

The goal is to have your "EVENT BOOKS" stamped with the Canadian Volkssport Federations registered trademark number, or Sanctioned number in your book with the plus ("+") sign on, and then again with the plus "+" sign removed.

The clubs 3 Permanent Seasonal Walk Events opened on 5th May and close 28 October 2011.

Walk Events are located at:

1. CVF - 247, Telegraph House House, 479 Chebucto Street, Baddeck

2.  CVF - 192, CO-0P Gas Bar, 99 Reserve Street, Glace Bay

3.  CVF - 243 Pecks Convenience Store, 2 Wolfe Street, Louisbourg

 

The 2 Year Round Events are located at:

The CBIH has two permanent or Year Round Events, these are open annually from 2nd January to 31st December.

4.  Cambridge Suites Hotel, 380 Esplanade, Sydney - CBRM

5.  Clansmen Motel, 9 Baird Street, North Sydney - CBRM

 

 

The Next Group Guided Walk Event And The Last One For May

 

  

 

The Cape Breton Island Hoppers Volkssport Club invites you to join us for a Group Guided Walk on Monday 23 May, 2011.

Registration will begin at 1:30pm.

Walk Start Time is 2:00pm

The CB Island Hoppers will be walking on  trails, near beaches and country roads in the Mira Provincial Park, located at 439 Brickyard Road, Albert Bridge, B1K 2R9.

Participants have the option of 5k or a 10k route with a walk leader to guide you along the trails.

These are very easy well groomed trails and Rated as 1B as per our CVF rating system, easily accessible for a baby stroller or even motorized wheelchairs with some minor changes!

Your walk leaders for this event are Shirley Pettigrew and Rollie Coombes.

 

 

The CB Island Hoppers are a group of walkers who welcome new participants and are part of the international Volkssport group.

What is Volkssport? It is a non-competitive sport that encompasses biking, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Our goal is to promote a healthy outdoor activity for fun, fitness and friendship. Walking is by far the most popular activity. Volkssport was started in Germany in the 1960’s to encourage people to exercise and migrated to Canada in 1984. The CVF is a member of the International Federation of Popular Sports (IVV) and now has over 35 walking clubs throughout Canada including the North West Territories. (www.walks.ca)

The most popular distances for a walk are 5 km and 10 km although optional longer routes are available. Year Round Events (YRE’s) are routes set up by local clubs to showcase their town or city. Registration is generally at a local start point such as a hotel or tourist attraction. These walks can be done with the local Volkssport walking group, with a friend or on your own. There are YRE’s in every province and territory in Canada.

Local Volkssport clubs also schedule guided group walks (called “events’) that only take place on a specific day. This might be hiking a trail at Peggy’s Cove in Nova Scotia, ambling along a path on Saltspring Island or walking in a provincial park in Manitoba. As well, there are walking festivals hosted by local clubs such as the yearly Mountain Majesty weekend in Alberta and the International Walking festival in Ottawa. All walks cost a nominal fee which is determined by the local club.

There is an optional awards program that adds an incentive to be active. Every YRE or event walk has its own unique stamp and each time you complete a walk you can stamp your appropriate award booklet. There are special programs here in Canada such as walking in all the Capital cities, walking by Waterfalls, Cenotaphs or Lighthouses to name just a few.

For those whose wanderings take them further afield there are many YRE’s in every state in the United States, throughout Britain and in 49 countries in Europe and Asia. You can meander through Greenwich Village in New York, tackle the hills of San Francisco or follow in the footsteps of the Beatles in Liverpool, England.

A world of beautiful walks and new friendships is just a footstep away – why not join us on our walk Monday, 23 May, 2011 starting at Mira Provincial Park at 1:30pm.

SUNDAY, 01 MAY, ST. PETERS RAIL TRAIL

St Peters Rail Trail & Battery Park Trail Walk Event
Call and invite a friend to this event!
Everyone of all ages and all abilities can join us for a walk at anytime!
"CAR POOL" and save!!

Walk Event is Sponsored by:
Kin-Excel Fitness Centre, 9961 Grenville, St Peter’s, Marvin MacLean Call for an appointment at 902-535-2488

From Sydney take Hwy 4 to St. Peters just before the canal bridge turn left into Battery Park. Using a GPS here is the Postal Code B0E 3B0
Come early and bring along a picnic lunch before the walk event
SUNDAY, 01 MAY
Registration begins at 1:30pm
Walk Start Time: 2:00pm
GW, 5-12k, 2B
Walk Leader for this event: Carmel Coffin
Note: For those interested there is a very quaint, picturesque lighthouse in Battery Provincial Park. A good photo opportunity.
 

If you can't make this walk event and are traveling, this or any other weekend, then check the Atlantic Blue Book for other walk events across Atlantic Canada.
Example: The Atlantic Directors Meeting in Moncton, NB will feature a walk event on Saturday 30 April and on Sunday 01 May.
The Dartmouth Club will be on The Lake Charles Trail at 10am Sunday 01 May. Again see the Atlantic Blue Book for details.
The Permanent or Year Round Events are opened in Sydney and North Sydney, see details on our website: www.capebretonislandhoppers.com

Baille Ard Trail Beat the Clock Walk/Run Race

Beat the Clock:

Tomorrow, Saturday, 23 April 2011, at 9am

the Baille Ard Nature Trails Association will

present a 5k walk/run. in Baille Ard. Registration

is at the Sherwood Park Education Centre at 9am. Start

time is 10am. Fee $10 with all proceeds going to the

Whitney Pier Youth Club. The countdown timer starts at 50 minutes. You

leave whenever you want after the timer starts.

Saturday, April 23, Registration 9 AM, Race Start 10 AM
Start/Finish at Sherwood Park Junior High School, Terrace Street, Sydney
Registration fee $10 with proceeds to the Whitney Pier Youth Club
Open to anyone of any age who can walk or run 5K's in 50 minutes or less. Start at any time after the 50 minute countdown timer begins. The winner is the one who finishes closest to 0 minutes on the clock. No watches permitted!


http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=153583134706540

Carol White’s Ozark Cake

Recipe from the CNVC Newsletter.

If you have a recipe you want to share please send it along and I will gladly post it for you.

Carol White, from the Central Nova Volkssport Club, Truro, made this dessert for the "Ring in the New Year Walk event". It was very popular and members asked for the recipe.

Carol White’s Ozark Cake

1 cup sugar

¼ tsp salt

1 cup flour

1 beaten egg

1 tsp baking soda

1-11oz can Mandarin oranges-chopped

1. Combine all ingredients and beat with a mixer
2. Put into 8x8 inch pan and bake at 350 for 40 minutes
3. Let cool
4. In a saucepan, mix ¼ cup brown sugar, 2 tbsp butter, 2 tbsp milk. Heat on stove for 10 minutes. Add ½ cup chopped pecans
5. Pour over top of cake, place under broiler until mixture bubbles and is golden brown. Remove from oven and cool

2011 MARATHON EVENT

2011 COBEQUID TRAIL 42KM MARATHON

 

Saturday September 10 - Start point Holiday Inn Select,actual parking in the Prince St parking lot to the right of the Holiday inn

8:30 am 42km Marathon people will start Registration at 8 am

The marathon will be self guided. There will be signs, check points and a bicycle patrol. From the hotel we will go to the Cobequid trail (rail bed) to the Old Barns church. We will have a check point at the church which will be open (lunch, your back packs, bathroom etc). Then we will walk the Shore Road (gravel road) to the turn around spot and retrace your steps.

9:00 am - the 15 km and 20km will start. Registration at 8:30 am

Also self guided. The turn around spots will be marked.

10:00am-5km and 10km will start. Registration at 9:30am

These walks will be guided walks.

There will also be a Truro summer alternate walk on Sept 10^th at 2 pm. in Victoria Park with Ibel Scammell leading.

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Post Marathon Celebration Supper- Turkey Supper $15 per person

• 7:00pm (Happy Hour 6:30pm)

• Horsemen’s Club, Bible Hill

Name-

Address-

Are you planning to walk: 5km_ 10km_ 15km_ 20km_ 42km_

Is this your first 42 km Marathon Yes_ or No_

Please come and enjoy a great meal and some Celebration Surprises!

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Mail Turkey Supper Cheque to: Bettie Spence

28 Thomas Ave

Truro, N.S B2N 3V3

** Deadline for supper reservation is August 15, 2011

WALK(s) NORTH SYDNEY

Save some dates on your calendars for the next walk events with "The CB Island Hoppers":

Sunday, 27 March 2011

Registration:1:30pm

Start Time: "We step off at 2:00pm"

Location of Start and Finish Point: Clansman Motel, 9 Baird Street, North Sydney, B2A 3M2

Distance: For this walk event you have a 10k route or an optional 5k route, if desired

Rating: Both routes are designated at 2B

Walk Leaders: Isabel Grant and Elsie Buck

Contact: bretonhoppers@hotmail.com for any additional info, if required

Sunday, 10 April 2011

Registration:1:30pm

Start Time: "We step off at 2:00pm"

Location of Start and Finish Point: Indian Beach, parking lot, 411 Purves Street, North Sydney, B2A 3M3

Distance: For this walk event you have a 10k route or an optional 5k route, if desired

Rating: Both routes are designated at 2A

Walk Leaders: Joe MacKinnon and Elsie Buck

Contact: bretonhoppers@hotmail.com for any additional info, if required

OTHER NOTES:

The CBIH annual calendar of events are available at the Start Point and in addition to this you can check out our website www.capebretonislandhoppers.com for the online calendar of events.

Everyone of all ages and all abilities, are always welcomed to join us for a scheduled walk and why not bring along a friend as well.

Please don't forget to sign in before the walk.

Pre-Registration for all walks begin 30 minutes (ie:1:30pm) before we step off, Start Time means "when we step off" (ie: 2:00pm).

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIPS can be paid at the Start Point to our "Membership Committee Chairperson" Carmel Coffin.

Copies of Discover Atlantic Canada Through VOLKSSPORTS, 2011 edition (the "Blue Book") are also available at the Start Point.

Come join us for Fun, Fitness and Friendship

Citizen Representation on CBRM Active Transportation Advisory Committee

The following information has been sent out by Cape Breton Regional Municipality.

It would be a great  opportunity to have one of our CBIH members apply for this position, at the present time Elsie Buck and Rollie Coombes have been serving on a similar committee mapping the walking trails within CBRM and it would be more advantageous to have others within the CBIH to work on this newer  committee; please see the instructions below, the more volunteers the better for the walking community within our region.

CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

by:  CBRM's Department of Culture, Recreation and Facilities 

Citizen Representation on Cape Breton Regional Municipality Active Transportation Advisory Committee 

The Council of the Cape Breton Regional Municipality is seeking the volunteer services of five (5) citizens who would be willing to have their names considered for service on the Cape Breton Regional Municipality’s Active Transportation Advisory Committee. 

Interested residents of the Cape Breton Regional Municipality should forward a letter of application, together with a resume, noting their interest and experience with issues relating to active transportation, to the undersigned by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, March 18, 2011. 

The successful candidates will be appointed by the Cape Breton Regional Municipal Council. 

The AT Advisory Committee will be comprised of five Members at Large and two members of CBRM Council. Members may be appointed as individuals or as representatives of registered non-profit organizations. 

In selecting members, CBRM will seek to ensure that the committee reflects the geographic and ethnic diversity of the community, and if possible the committee shall include representatives from the following: Mobility challenged persons, Youth, Cyclists/cycling organizations, Walkers/walking organizations, Business and Seniors. A background in transportation engineering, preventative health care, or physical education would be considered assets. 

The Active Transportation Advisory Committee should have a minimum of four meetings per year. The Committee shall designate one of the meetings as an Annual Meeting. 

The Committee’s role is to advise Council on the implementation of the CBRM Active Transportation Plan, and on active transportation matters generally. 

The CBRM departments of Planning, Engineering, Public Works, Recreation and Police shall appoint a minimum of one staff person to attend meetings of the Committee in an ex officio capacity. These staff persons shall also be members of a staff AT Plan committee which will meet monthly to oversee day to day activities related to implementation of the AT Plan. In addition, various government departments, governmental organizations and NGOs shall be invited to appoint one person to attend the meetings in an ex officio capacity. 

Signed:
Department of Culture, Recreation and Facilities 

Cape Breton Regional Municipality 

320 Esplanade, Room 204 

Sydney, NS B1P 7B9 

2011 First Walk Event

Group Guided Walk Event: Sunday, 13 March, 2011
Time: Registration begins @ 1:30pm and we step off at 2:00pm
Start Point: 380 Esplanade, B1P 1B1, CBRM - Sydney, Cambridge Suites Hotel
Walk Leader: Elsie Buck


There will be an opportunity to enjoy some hot soup after the walk.
Judy Lorway has invited us to her home at 89 Shandwick Street, Sydney,  following this walk event.


Dianna Mac Donald, Lucy Nardini,Carmel Coffin and Judy Lorway are your new social committee.
    
Also please note: there is now paid parking at the Cambridge Suites parking lot; however they will validate your ticket if using the restaurant after the event.There are lplenty of downtown parking spaces along the street on Sunday in nearby locations!