 Issue No. 130 Dec. 2006 |
WAYMARK | www.rffs.org.uk |
President Chairman Vice Chairman & Footpath Secretary Honorary Secretary Treasurer Waymark Editor Programme Secretary Publicity Secretary Social Secretary Membership Secretary WebsiteManager (www.rffs.org.uk) |
Rowan Brockhurst Ruth Croker Rowan Brockhurst Sandi Bradshaw Keith Davis Charles Sexton Pat Whiteing Joy Tosdevin David Seymour Alison Sherman Tel: 01425 654237 David Knapp |
| News from the Ringwood and Fordingbridge Footpath Society | |||||||
| THE WAY AHEAD | |||||||
This is the last Waymark of 2006 and it is appropriate to look towards the future and to 2007 in particular Locally we are hoping and pushing for improvements in our path network. There is certainly lots of talking going on and I am hoping for more action .I expect our band of volunteers will be involved in path work and it would be good if this included extending the Castlemain Trail or opening up part of the old Breamore railway line as a path. Even if this is not possible there are established paths we can improve. Some members have expressed an interest in having more short walks and in having more than 1 per week. This is only possible if more of you volunteer to lead walks. The longer walks of 8-12 miles continue to be popular often attracting over 30 people and we cannot reduce their number. Pat Whiteing our Programme Secretary aims to provide a balanced programme, varying the day, location and length of walks and spacing them out appropriately. Prior negotiation of a date for walks is advisable in order to produce balance so please talk to Pat at an early stage of your planning. We cannot have 2 walks one week and none another. If anyone would like to become a walk leader talk to Pat or to me. We can help you to get started. |
In 2007 we are almost certain to see improvements in coastal access. The government is planning to publish a consultation document on this in the New Year. One day there may be a 11000 mile round Britain footpath. There may be some diversions away from the coast to avoid military areas and some nature reserves but new areas will be opened up to walkers.
A good prospect.I hope you will all join in our activities in 2007 and I look forward to meeting up with you. SEASONS GREETINGS RUTH CROKER. NOTICE OF A.G.M 7.30 PM MONDAY 19TH MARCH 2007 Items for discussion should be sent to The Honorary Secretary, Ms S Bradshaw, by Friday 9.3.2007. WALKING HOLIDAY 4th to 9th MARCH 2007. There are still a few vacant rooms at the Crantock Bay Hotel if any other members wish to join. The cost for dinner bed and breakfast in a sea view room is £236 per person and in a sea view room £276. The vacant rooms are 2 singles (non-sea view) and 4 twin/doubles. Information or bookings via Ruth. |
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