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  • Working party Hello Ramblers.  Thank you to everyone who attended the last Working Party on the 3rd September. It was wonderful to have a total of 12 Ramblers from 3 different groups all working together to clear an impassable path needed for a walk Eddie Short is leading on 27th September for Rochford and Castle Point Ramblers.The next working party will take place on the 15th October somewhere in the Rochford District.  While you are out walking, if you come across any blocked paths, please do let us know so it can be reported to Essex County Council and we can have a look in case the Working Party can clear it. If you can take photos, this is really useful ...
    Posted 19 Sep 2016, 03:36 by Ralph Burtonshaw
  • Papermill Lock. 13th. September Congratulations to Gordon for getting the distance just right. I measured it as 11.1 km which just works out to 6.9 miles as promised :-)And if you are interested here's the gradient chart:
    Posted 13 Sep 2016, 10:06 by Ralph Burtonshaw
  • Essex Area Annual Ramblers Quiz Hi Fellow Ramblers,This year Hike Essex will be hosting the annual Essex Area Ramblers Quiz Night, details are as follows:Saturday October 22ndStock Village Hall (CM4 9NF)7pm£4 per personTables of 8 maximumBring your own drinks/snacksContact me at social@hikeessex.org.uk if your group wishes to enter a team.Regards,Lisa Ord(Hike Essex Social Secretary)
    Posted 13 Sep 2016, 06:22 by Ralph Burtonshaw
  • Grain Power Station Chimney to be demolished 7 Sept 2016 Eddie, please note. No more confusion :-) Peel Ports have advised that, at about 11:00 (soon after low water) on 7 September 2016, the Grain Power Station Chimney will be demolished. The 244 metre high chimney is an important landmark used by mariners to establish their position.
    Posted 29 Aug 2016, 10:49 by Ralph Burtonshaw
  • Mails Hello Ramblers. Below are two emails I was copied in to.The next local footpath clearance will be on Saturday 3rd September, with the location to be confirmed. If interested please contact Becky and Stewart at their email below. I will be attending.Eddie   Hi DorothyI wonder if you would mind sending an email to your members about our next working party as discussed previously.  Please feel free to reword it however you wish.Join us to clear a footpath in Rochford District! Our next working party will be Saturday 3rd September from 10am.  The exact location will be confirmed nearer the time. We will provide tools and training so no experience necessary. Pickup from the station can be ...
    Posted 19 Aug 2016, 08:50 by Ralph Burtonshaw
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