BEGIN:VCALENDAR CALSCALE:GREGORIAN VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:/softwarestudio.org/Olson_20011030_5/Europe/London X-LIC-LOCATION:Europe/London X-WR-CALNAME: Oxford University Walking Club events X-WR-TIMEZONE:Europe/London X-WR-CALDESC:This calendar contains the list of events organised by the Oxford University Walking Club during the curent term. BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:19700329T010000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1;BYDAY=-1SU;BYMONTH=3 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:19701025T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1;BYDAY=-1SU;BYMONTH=10 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120115 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120116 SUMMARY: Amazing Abingdon (Local Walks) --- OUWC DESCRIPTION: Enter a new term with a meditative winter walk in the footst eps of Saint Edmund of Abingdon - Oxford’s first archbis hop of Canterbury and the patron of Teddy Hall. Start in O xford\, where he was educated and himself later taught\, and follow the river Thames\, slowly winding through the meado ws towards London. Pass the formidable ruins of the Benedi ctine Abingdon Abbey overlooking the river\, cross the Abin gdon bridge\, built in 1416\, and complete your journey in t he historic town of Abingdon\, St Edmund’s birthplace. There will also be a busy-walker option of individual ly taking bus or train back to Oxford after 10 km. Event details at ht tp://www.ouwc.org/local/01/ CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120121 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120122 SUMMARY: Wallingford to Henley (Local Walks) --- OUWC DESCRIPTION: Join this scenic walk and visit the intriguing Indian-style Maharajah’s Well in Stoke Row\, 368 feet deep and built b y the Maharajah of Benares in 1860. Event details at http://www.ouwc.o rg/local/02/ CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120128 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120129 SUMMARY: A Stag-gering Half Day Out (Local Walks) --- OUWC DESCRIPTION: A pretty walk for those of us who have reading to do in the afternoon. Event details at http://www.ouwc.org/local/03/ CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120129 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120130 SUMMARY: Long Walk: The Two Towers (And One Mill) (Local Walks) --- OUWC DESCRIPTION: A look through the Narnia stained-glass window of the Holy T rinity Church in Headington and a visit to the C.S. Lewis Nature Reserve\, where Narnia took inspiration\, will open t his long and swift-paced walk. An obelisk\, two picturesque medieval towers and a 17th century windmill will be your rewards for completing this 35-kilometre hike for hikers w ith light legs and easy spirit. Event details at http://www.ouwc.org/l ocal/04/ CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120204 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120205 SUMMARY: Explore the Chilterns (Local Walks) --- OUWC DESCRIPTION: Welcome in the magical area of the Chiltern Hills. If you ar e lucky\, you\, too\, will spot some red kites and pheasants in the woods. Ev ent details at http://www.ouwc.org/local/05/ CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120211 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120212 SUMMARY: Roam the Ridgeway (Local Walks) --- OUWC DESCRIPTION: Follow the Ridgeway National Trail\, a route used since prehi storic times by travellers\, herdsmen and soldiers\, and vis it the famous Uffington White Horse\, 110 m long hill figur e made of white chalk 3000 years ago. Event details at http://www.ouwc .org/local/06/ CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120218 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120219 SUMMARY: The Long Walk to the Broadway Tower (Local Walks) --- OUWC DESCRIPTION: A beautiful long walk through hilly Cotswalds countryside wh ich will reward swift pace with a quiet moment of breathta king view on the top of the Broadway Tower\, a brainchild o f the legendary landscape architect Lancelot “Capability ” Brown. Event details at http://www.ouwc.org/local/07/ CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120219 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120220 SUMMARY: Boars Hill for the Bleary Eyed (Local Walks) --- OUWC DESCRIPTION: Join this pleasant\, relaxed walk in the close surroundings o f Oxford\, and enjoy the view of the city’s ‘dreaming s pires’ from Boars Hill. Event details at http://www.ouwc.org/local/0 8/ CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120225 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120226 SUMMARY: Watlington and the Western Chilterns (Local Walks) --- OUWC DESCRIPTION: Designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)\, the Chilterns are one of the best places for walking in Engla nd. The route is best characterized by a note by one of th e past local walk leaders: “A beautiful walk from start to finish.” Ev ent details at http://www.ouwc.org/local/09/ CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120224 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120225 SUMMARY: Snowdonia weekend trip (Weekend Trips) --- OUWC DESCRIPTION: Snowdonia is a destination not to be missed by any avid walk er. Towards the end of Hilary Term this year\, we will set out to explore some of the mountains known as the biggest and boldest of England and Wales.

We will be based in a cosy bunkhouse situated in the heart of Snowdonia and will attempt\, weat her permitting\, two longer hikes during the weekend. We wi ll plan our routes together in the evenings in or der to make sure everyone will find the trip challenging a nd enjoyable at the same time. Event details at http://www.ouwc.org/ weekend/01/ CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120302 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120303 SUMMARY: Dartmoor (Weekend Trips) --- OUWC DESCRIPTION: Dartmoor is the one of the largest areas of uncultivated lan d in England and Wales\, with nearly 1000 km2 of moor land to explore. The wild expanses of Dartmoor were the inspiration for Conan Doyle's Hound of the Baskerville s and many other writers and painters. Truly a great way to get away from urban Oxford!

We will be staying on a working farm right in the mi ddle of the moors. The bleak beauty of Dartmoor is r ight on our doorstep. There will be options for walks in t he north and south of Dartmoor of varying lengths\, w hich we will decide on the day. Event details at http://www.ouwc.org /weekend/02/ CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120218 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120219 SUMMARY: Lake District (Weekend Trips) --- OUWC DESCRIPTION: Food: Bring enough money for two pub meals. All other food i s included in the trip.

The trip : We will be staying in the Low Gillerthwaite Field Centre \, near Ennerdale Water. We will walk in the western p art of the Lake District\, which is composed of a mixture o f rolling hills and high mountains with stunning sea views. Some nearby peaks which might feature on the tr ip are Seatallon\, Pillar\, High Stile\, Kirk Fell and G reat Gable.

About the Lake Distr ict:The Lake District was born as an archipelago of volcanic islands in a shallow tropical sea. Over the ages\, the continent carrying these isla nds drifted northwards\, then collided with anoth er continent. This lifted the remains of the vol canic rock into highlands\, forming the mountains we s ee today. Even t details at http://www.ouwc.org/weekend/03/ CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120204 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120205 SUMMARY: Ceilidh (Social) --- OUWC DESCRIPTION: Kilt up! OUWC CEILIDH It's going to be legendary\, so KILT UP!

Yes\, the winsome band of minstrels\, Th e Mouse and Trousers\, is back for another boot-stomping ni ght of hornpipery. Tickets: £12\, and £6 for those who attended the Michealmas Ceilidh of Ceiling-smashing Infamy . Those eligible for £6 tickets must buy in advance. Pidg e cash or a cheque made out to OU Walking Club\, to Kerrie Thornhill-Junior Dean\, Hertford College. Event details at http://www. ouwc.org/social/01/ CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120211 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120212 SUMMARY: Marziparty: The Edible Art Fest. (Social) --- OUWC DESCRIPTION: Cookie-decorating and marzipan-sculpting at a "cozy South Ox ford location to be disclosed only to participants". Email kerrie.thornhill@gmail.com to register\, and bring £4 to the event. Numbers limited.

So beautifu l I can only describe it in free verse:

Double rainbows of icing.
Marzipan sculpting com petition.
Cookies galore.
Calorie-counti ng forbidden.
Event details at http://www.ouwc.org/social/02/ CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120307 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120308 SUMMARY: Bread Seminar (Social) --- OUWC DESCRIPTION: You knead to rise up and learn this delicious life skill\, at yeast before you become too old and crusty. No bun inte nded\, so dough'nt roll your eyes at these jokes. I'm jus t trying to butter you up.

Email kerrie. thornhill@gmail.com to register. Numbers limited. Event details at ht tp://www.ouwc.org/social/03/ CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR