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Corona Virus Update
Ramblers have updated their position regarding walks and Covid 19. Full details for both walkers and leaders can be found by visiting Ramblers.org.uk
At this moment in time only 'small' walks of a maximum of 6 people (including leader/s) are allowed to take place. These walks Must be advertised on the Ramblers website, along with full details relating to Covid 19 for Insurance cover to apply. If you wish to join a walk you MUST register with the walks leader. Once the number of 6 is reached the walk will be deemed full.
We do not feel that this is appropriate for our Bradford Evening Walks programme to be able to restart. Our walks regularly attract over 20 people and to cut that number down to 4 or 5 is a big ask. Volunteer leaders are also being asked to reassess their walk route regarding gates, narrow footpaths etc and to carry out a Risk Assessment amongst other things.
Bradford Group will therefore, regrettably, be cancelling all led walks up to the end of July, when the situation will be reviewed. Walks from this summer's programme are being moved to dates in 2021, with fingers crossed.
We suggest, in the meantime, that walkers get together to walk in friendship groups of no more than 6 following Government guidelines. (You could even recce a new walk for a future programme.) This would be independent of the Ramblers and would not be covered by their insurance.
By looking on the Ramblers website you may be able to find walks that are going ahead organised by other groups. I hope we'll be able to get back to some semblance of normality before too long. I'm sure there'll be lots of tales to tell when we do all meet up again! Above all Stay Safe and Take Care. Love to All Muriel
(Our programme is already drawn up until the end of October - I hope we can resume before then.)
Ramblers Bradford Group is your official local group of the Ramblers, Britain's largest walking charity.
The group puts on a programme of Evening Walks throughout the year, with occasional daytime events. All walks are volunteer led by Ramblers members, are free of charge and welcome all who wish to come along and join in; whether members or not. Evening walks are on alternate Wednesday and Thursday evenings all year round, starting at 7pm. They are usually between 4 and 5 miles in length, and approximately 2 hours in duration. Winter walks are sometimes a bit longer if on very good surfaces where no stiles are involved. However, they can be slightly shorter when there's a lot of mud about!
At the end of each walk everyone who wishes is welcomed to a social gathering at the nearest watering hole! From time to time leaders organise food too. Sometimes this is provided free by the pub. At other times tickets are sold in advance. Each walk programme always ends with Cheers! A shorter walk and a longer drink! Tickets for food go on sale in the prior 5-6 weeks.
New leaders are always welcome and receive whatever support we can give. Helpers likewise. We can only function thanks to all the support given freely by our supporters.
If you enjoy our walks, please consider joining the Ramblers and helping them to continue to work for walkers.
New leaders always welcome. Contact us to lead a walk. (Leaders must be Ramblers members for insurance purposes)
The group puts on a programme of Evening Walks throughout the year, with occasional daytime events. All walks are volunteer led by Ramblers members, are free of charge and welcome all who wish to come along and join in; whether members or not. Evening walks are on alternate Wednesday and Thursday evenings all year round, starting at 7pm. They are usually between 4 and 5 miles in length, and approximately 2 hours in duration. Winter walks are sometimes a bit longer if on very good surfaces where no stiles are involved. However, they can be slightly shorter when there's a lot of mud about!
At the end of each walk everyone who wishes is welcomed to a social gathering at the nearest watering hole! From time to time leaders organise food too. Sometimes this is provided free by the pub. At other times tickets are sold in advance. Each walk programme always ends with Cheers! A shorter walk and a longer drink! Tickets for food go on sale in the prior 5-6 weeks.
New leaders are always welcome and receive whatever support we can give. Helpers likewise. We can only function thanks to all the support given freely by our supporters.
If you enjoy our walks, please consider joining the Ramblers and helping them to continue to work for walkers.
New leaders always welcome. Contact us to lead a walk. (Leaders must be Ramblers members for insurance purposes)
**IMPORTANT NOTICE**
A very big thank you to Kevin who has taken over as Secretary from Malcolm Pitt, who had been our secretary for approximately 17 years. When our former chairman resigned Malcolm took on that role too. At our AGM on Nov 11th he stood down from these roles, although he will continue to work on the publicity aspects. Our heartfelt Thanks go to Malcolm for all his work over the years.
VACANT POSTS
We are still looking for a permanent Chairperson. If you feel you could help by taking on this role please contact any of the committee members below. At present we are rotating the job amongst us.
We are also looking for people willing to shadow or help out any of the other committee members. Many hands make light work!
The position of Footpaths Secretary is now vacant and we are looking for someone to fill this role.
A very big thank you to Kevin who has taken over as Secretary from Malcolm Pitt, who had been our secretary for approximately 17 years. When our former chairman resigned Malcolm took on that role too. At our AGM on Nov 11th he stood down from these roles, although he will continue to work on the publicity aspects. Our heartfelt Thanks go to Malcolm for all his work over the years.
VACANT POSTS
We are still looking for a permanent Chairperson. If you feel you could help by taking on this role please contact any of the committee members below. At present we are rotating the job amongst us.
We are also looking for people willing to shadow or help out any of the other committee members. Many hands make light work!
The position of Footpaths Secretary is now vacant and we are looking for someone to fill this role.
Ramblers Bradford Group Committee
Kevin Watson - Group Secretary
Tel 07505 206452
email Kendal 58@hotmail.co.uk
Malcolm Pitt - Publicity and Temporary Chairperson
Tel 01535 523743
email malcolm.pitt@hotmail.co.uk
John Chadwick - Treasurer
Tel 01274 563928
email jbchadwick@talktalk.net
The post of Footpaths Secretary is currently vacant. In the interim Chris will caretake the position.
Chris Moore - Caretaker Footpaths Secretary
Tel 01535 273991
email moore.cj@TALKTALK.NET
Chris Moore - Caretaker Footpaths Secretary
Tel 01535 273991
email moore.cj@TALKTALK.NET
Muriel O'Flaherty - Walks Secretary & Evening Walks Coordinator
Tel 07981 106470
email muriel.eveningwalks@yahoo.co.uk
Dave Beetham - Evening Walks, Fund Raising , Events and General Help.
Tel 07951 764102
Corona Virus Update
The latest from The Ramblers is that all walks are cancelled until at least the end of July and all activities are suspended until further notice. For Full details follow this link.
https://www.ramblers.org.uk/coronavirus?fbclid=IwAR1z-Om4GXGGRbqg0x9cnBozbrxfKjXsrjyYystwjg8KL-HhyRYmfGtN_8o
(Our programme is already drawn up until the end of October - I hope we can resume before then.)
