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Walking with

Programme of Walks

 No.62

 March to June 2010

 www.stainesramblersgroup.org.uk

THE RAMBLERS’ ASSOCIATION

STAINES GROUP COMMITTEE

Emergency Programme Organisers

Bill Grace (walk programme entries – dates etc.)

Margaret Daborn (putting it all together)

Trish Wigley (distribution)

Chairman’s Comments: 

A warm welcome to new and established Staines Group members to our 62 nd Walks Programme , again packed with a diverse selection of walks to choose from. Thanks must go to the Walks Programme Team and our eclectic group of Walk Leaders , without whom we would have no programme of walks. New volunteers are always welcome!

On behalf of the committee and members, I would like to thank John Russell for his Chairmanship over the past 3 years, Chris Green (Harrison) our Publicity Officer of 5+ years,  and Colin Perkins of the Walks Progamme Team after 1 year on emergency duty. Each stepped down from their roles at the AGM last November. John Russell will be continuing as a committee member and Colin Perkins as our Webmaster/Publicity Secretary.

In its 75 th year , the Ramblers National AGM (General Council) 10 th/11 th April 2010 , is being held at Royal Holloway College , Egham. The Ramblers Surrey Area organisers are looking to local Ramblers for volunteers. Please let the Committee know if you can volunteer for various duties on that weekend for a few hours, or more. More details available (call me on 020 8751 5284).

Happy Hiking one and all!

From the Committee

Each year we distribute approximately 1,200 walk programmes. We know that our members enjoy receiving the walk programmes in booklet form, and we are committed to continuing to publicise our activities in this way. However, in common with many charities, Ramblers are experiencing financial pressures and if you are happy to look up our walking programme on the internet, and no longer receive the walks booklet, this could help to reduce our costs. Please let Trish Wigley, Membership Secretary, know by email – twig52@ btopenworld.com, if you no longer wish to receive the walks programme booklet.

Christmas Raffle – a message from John Russell

 A big thank you to all those members who gave raffle prizes and bought tickets for the SSAFA Fund. We were able to send off a cheque for £111.00

Updates by Email

We regularly circulate programme updates and group information by email. If you would like to join the distribution list, send your email address and your full name to the Webmaster, Colin Perkins at colinperkins3@btinternet.com

Car sharing

 We generally meet at Staines Railway Station or Staines Leisure Centre or at the car park at Walton Bridge in order to share cars. However, as car sharing is entirely voluntary, a lift to the start of the walk cannot be guaranteed. Please check with the walk leader if in doubt. Drivers often appreciate it when voluntary contributions are made by passengers. As a guide, 15p per mile – calculated on the outward trip only. Passengers, please remove or cover dirty boots and make sure your gear does not damage the driver’s car. Our thanks to the car drivers for their important role of taking members and prospective members to and from walks.

Dogs - Regretfully, dogs are not allowed on our walks.

Maps and walking books

We hold a vast library of walking books and maps. These are available, on loan, please contact Bill Grace.

Diary dates – from our social secretary, Sylvie Marie

Thursday 1th. March

The place - The Ghurkha Oven, 3 Kingston Road, Staines.

The time: 18:30 for 19:00.

The food - a mix of Nepalese/Indian/Asian foods.

To book your place, please contact Sylvie on 02087515284 (please leave message plus telephone number if not there) no later than Monday 9th. March.

Saturday 4th. September

The place: The White Swan, Twickenham Riverside

The time - 12:00 for 12:30.

The idea - a stroll on the riverside to Teddington in conjunction with the Richmond & Hounslow branch of CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale.) This will include a few stops at pubs along the way.

Pub nights

The pub night is on the first Thursday in the month at the Red Lion pub (near Staines Railway Station.) This is a chance to meet away from the walks and have a chat with fellow members. All are welcome.

Adverse weather conditions

Leaders may decide to cancel a planned walk if weather conditions are considered to be hazardous. If walkers are planning to go straight to the start of the walk, it is advisable in harsh weather conditions, to check with the leader that the planned walk is going ahead. Please remember that walkers ramble at their own risk.

Group Holidays

If you are interested in any of the following group holidays, please contact Mike Heather on 0208 707 4905 for more information.

15 th. March

East Mendips with Bath and West Country Walks, staying at the Centurion Hotel in Midsomer Norton. Places still available - £180 per person for doubles, £210 for singles.

9th.– 12th. July

Sidmouth in South Devon, staying at the Devoran and Kingswood Hotels which are on the seafront. Prices are £55 per person per night with no single supplements. Coastal walks of approx. 10 miles.

Sunday 3rd. October to Friday 8th. October

Tenby on the Pembrokeshire Coast Path, staying at the Fourcroft Hotel in Tenby. The price for this holiday is £275 (£55 per night) per person. Single supplement of £50 per person applies.