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Gates, Stiles, Clearing paths��

Broken stile (rotten supports, no step) Clearing undergrowth Job done

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Before work can commence:�

  1. Footpath Officer reports fault(s) to relevant Council.
  2. Council contacts landowner to obtain permission for access and to do work
  3. Council contacts footpath team to agree date and finalise access
  4. Team leader surveys site
  5. Volunteer team assembled
  6. Materials delivered to site
  7. Job completed
  8. Council inspects

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Installing a gate

We need to dig a 5ft long trench, about 15ins deep, with a hole at each end about 30ins deep.

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Installation

Fixing the gateposts to the gate and installing the gate

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Job Done!

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RECENT MAINTENANCE JOBS

LOCATION

JOB

SPONSOR

Bolton Bridge

2 self-closing gates

Dalesway Assoc

Boroughbridge

2 replacement gates

NYC

Denton

New wide gate to replace stile

Burley Welcomes Walkers

Askwith

New wide gate to replace stile

Burley Welcomes Walkers

Killinghall

Kissing gate to replace stile

NYC

Denton

New wide gate

Burley Welcomes Walkers

North Rigton

New wide gate

NYC

North Rigton

New bridleway gate

NYC

Pannal Cricket Club

2 new stiles

NYC

North Rigton

New gate

NYC

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SOME SUGGESTIONS AND IDEAS FROM ONE MIDWEEK GROUP TO ANOTHER

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CURRENT CHALLENGES FOR ALL GROUPS

  • Struggle to get new members
  • Struggle to get walk leaders
  • Struggle to organize full programme of walks
  • Struggle to find committee members
  • Breakaway groups
  • Limited range of walks
  • Struggle to take initiatives
  • Ageing/declining membership
  • Confusing external communications

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WHAT MORE COULD RAMBLERS DO FOR YOU?

AFFILIATE CLUB MEMBERSHIP

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP

  • Saving of up to 40% on Howdens comprehensive insurance.
  • Help shape Ramblers policy in your area
  • ‘Walk Magazine’
  • Ramblers Stride – e learning hub

E.g. walk leadership

  • Ramblers group walks (anywhere in UK)
  • Ramblers routes library and app
  • ‘Walk’ magazine
  • Volunteer opportunities
  • 15% discount with Cotswold Outdoor
  • Ramblers Worldwide Holidays discount

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FOOTPATHS

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Nick Dybeck

Footpath Officer – Bradford Ramblers

footpaths@bradfordramblers.org.uk

07306211712

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WALKING FESTIVALS

Bingley Walking Festival- May

Burley Welcomes Walkers Walking Festival – June

Otley Walking Festival – June/July

Keighley Walking Festival – September

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ONCEAYEARDAY !