I was delighted to get a copy of The Springwood Bushwalking Club’s 50th Anniversary Book – “Adventures, Friends and Memories” in the post a few days ago. The club was my first serious introduction to bushwalking. The Club was started in 1967. I was a member from 1973 to the early 80’s and still have many good friends and memories from that period, and we certainly had some extraordinary adventures.
The new publication is trip down memory lane and a credit to the Club and the group that produced the book. Its a substantial publication – about 250 pages and contains many photos. I do not know who the editor was – no credit is given. Perhaps a committee of the club? There are a number of errors that have crept in – such as a house used by some early members being in Valley Heights in one section and in Faulconbridge in another, and “Erina Beach” in Royal National Park? But these a minor in the scheme of things.
If you have ever walked with Springwood Bushwalking Club then grab this book while you can. It has had a limited print run. I had pre-ordered my copy from the club website – Details for ordering it are still on the front page. It is only available from the Club, not from any Blue Mountains bookshops.