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Avon Area AGM 2010
Avon Area Ramblers held our AGM on Saturday 6th February 2009 at Warmley Community Centre. Details of elected officers are available on the contacts page.
The AGM was hosted by Kingswood Ramblers and John Davis took us on a walk around Siston Common.
The guest speaker at the AGM was Gus Halfhide a member of the Board of Trustees for the Ramblers. He provided an overview of some of the successes achieved by Ramblers such as the South Downs National Park, Coastal Access Campaign and the Get Walking Keep Walking Initiative. He also gave an update on some of the issues that need to be addressed such as declining membership, the problems of introducing the CRM system, communication with members and volunteers and the setting of a balanced budget. In response to a number of searching questions, Gus reassured us that Ramblers Senior Management Team and the Board of Trustees are taking note of the issues raised by the rank and file. Time will tell.
All in all a very successful meeting.
The AGM was hosted by Kingswood Ramblers and John Davis took us on a walk around Siston Common.
The guest speaker at the AGM was Gus Halfhide a member of the Board of Trustees for the Ramblers. He provided an overview of some of the successes achieved by Ramblers such as the South Downs National Park, Coastal Access Campaign and the Get Walking Keep Walking Initiative. He also gave an update on some of the issues that need to be addressed such as declining membership, the problems of introducing the CRM system, communication with members and volunteers and the setting of a balanced budget. In response to a number of searching questions, Gus reassured us that Ramblers Senior Management Team and the Board of Trustees are taking note of the issues raised by the rank and file. Time will tell.
All in all a very successful meeting.
Area Events:
Next Avon Area meeting Thursday 24 June at Redland Park Church - 2010 meetings
Mid week walks programme for May - July available.
Mid week walks programme for May - July available.
Kennet & Avon Relay Canal Walk from Reading to Bristol 8th to 15th May 2010. See Avon Area itinerary 13th - 15th May for details.
News and Events
21 April 10 - Footpath on Lansdown - new route through Chelscombe Farm, Bath
The new ‘Skyline Route’, which runs high on the Cotswold Scarp at Lansdown, Bath, has been dedicated to walkers following a 35 year dispute between landowners, Council Officers and the Ramblers. Link to more information.
Link to photographs sent in by Ron Phelps
The new ‘Skyline Route’, which runs high on the Cotswold Scarp at Lansdown, Bath, has been dedicated to walkers following a 35 year dispute between landowners, Council Officers and the Ramblers. Link to more information.
Link to photographs sent in by Ron Phelps
The Ramblers celebrate its 75th Anniversary in 2010. The year will provide a wonderful opportunity to raise our profile; highlight the important work of volunteers and generate income for the organisation. Events will be organised throughout the year - both centrally and by Areas and Groups - to showcase the important work of the organisation from walking events to specially targeted media initiatives and a special edition of ‘walk’ magazine. Click here for Avon Area itinerary. For more information please visit http://www.ramblers75.org.uk/
Severn Estuary - Flooding and the Future
The Severn Estuary Coastal Group (SECG) is a partnership of local authorities and other organisations around the Severn Estuary that is developing a Shoreline Management Plan Review. Purpose is to provide policies to manage the shoreline and the risks from erosion and flooding around the Estuary. Additional information at www.severnestuary.net/secg
The Severn Estuary Coastal Group (SECG) is a partnership of local authorities and other organisations around the Severn Estuary that is developing a Shoreline Management Plan Review. Purpose is to provide policies to manage the shoreline and the risks from erosion and flooding around the Estuary. Additional information at www.severnestuary.net/secg
Walk with Us - Raise at Blaise - Sunday 16 May 2010
Help people living with cancer and join us for a walk through the magnificent Blaise Castle Estate. The walk includes two routes of 2 and 9 miles, through some of Bristol’s hidden gems - a deep wooded limestone gorge, ancient monuments and some of the most romantic landscapes in the West Country.
For more information visit www.macmillan.org.uk/raiseatblaise or call 0117 967 0975 quoting NA1
Note: This is not a Ramblers sponsored event.
Help people living with cancer and join us for a walk through the magnificent Blaise Castle Estate. The walk includes two routes of 2 and 9 miles, through some of Bristol’s hidden gems - a deep wooded limestone gorge, ancient monuments and some of the most romantic landscapes in the West Country.
For more information visit www.macmillan.org.uk/raiseatblaise or call 0117 967 0975 quoting NA1
Note: This is not a Ramblers sponsored event.