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  • Jim Woodcock For future reference when making inquiries regarding Jim Woodcock's walks, please contact him on 07547-602984 or jwalks1994@gmail.comOpen
    Posted 6 Aug 2020, 11:27 by Ralph Burtonshaw
  • First walk post lockdown. Thanks  to those who came along for the first walk since COVID regulations allowed for up to 30 people. We had lovely weather for it.For anyone who is nervous about the extra work involved in leading a walk under these new regulations I can assure you that there is not really any problem. The risk assessment form is nothing but common sense and questions asked are those which I would hope that every walk leader asks anyway such as "can the group cross the road in safety" As for the register there is a template form provided and I just asked the walkers to fill it in during the coffee break. All that is required is name and contact ...
    Posted 4 Aug 2020, 09:56 by Ralph Burtonshaw
  • Walks are starting again. We have heard from Ramblers HQ that we are able to start our led walks program again.These will begin next Tuesday (August 4th) and the full program is available to download here or can be seen on the ramblers website hereWalks are restricted by law to a maximum of 30 people which should pose no problem as we usually get around 2 dozen but it would be extremely helpful if you could contact the walk leader, preferably by email if shown, to confirm your attendance so that action can be taken in the unlikely event that a walk is over-subscribed.In line with COVID regulations you will be asked for name and contact details for track and ...
    Posted 31 Jul 2020, 01:54 by Ralph Burtonshaw
  • Covid Update Although the government has eased restrictions over COVID 19 we have been advised that we can only currently run walks with a maximum of 6 people. This is clearly pointless so the committee has decided to continue with no walks at all for the present.However, looking to the future Eddie has put together a full walks program commencing August and this has now been uploaded to the Ramblers website and is available for you to download a copy HERE.Please note, however, that this new walks program is provisional and will not take place until we have Ramblers and Government approval but it was felt that we should be ready to go as soon as permission is given.Please ...
    Posted 13 Jul 2020, 00:50 by Ralph Burtonshaw
  • Beeleigh Steam Mill Hi, and I hope you are all keeping well during these difficult times.Whilst wandering the Internet I came across this video of the steam engine in action at Beeleigh.As you will know we regularly walk past the mill with Gordon but if you, like me, have never seen inside then now's your chance.
    Posted 9 May 2020, 05:14 by Ralph Burtonshaw
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