NEWS

2025-2026 ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP PAYMENTS!

The Annual membership fee (£6) became due in March. We thank all members who paid promptly and invite members who have yet to pay to complete payment as quickly as possible via any member of the committee thereby reducing Allan's administrative load.

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​Walks updated​​

1. WELHAM SPA RAMBLE SUNDAY 11th MAY (5 miles)

The journey to the Hop Pole Inn (now closed) takes roughly 45/50 minutes.

For those seeking a shorter walk (self-guided with instructions), the walk can be shortened by one mile by leaving the group at Clarborough Church and walking directly to the canal.

LUNCH AT THE BOAT INN HAYTON: I have made a provisional booking for 10 people for 13.30. Main courses, Sunday Roast, Fish, Pies etc. cost around £20. The menu can be seen on-line.  We shall drive from the Hop Pole Inn to the Boat Inn at the end of the walk (approx. 2.5 miles).

ANYONE WISHING TO HAVE LUNCH should confirm with Dick (01623 794158) by TUESDAY 6th MAY. I have to confirm numbers by Wednesday.

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​2. Sunday 10th August. Dunham-on-Trent will now be on Saturday 9th August.

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Parking difficulties in the Peak District at weekends

COMMITTEE RESPONSE TO THE PEAK DISTRICT PARKING ISSUE.

From the start of the Autumn/Winter programme leaders will be asked to consider the following strategies for avoiding parking difficulties in the Peak District:

1. Arrange parking in a more remote location away from the known hotspots of Castleton, Ladybower etc.

2. An 8.30am start from Ravenshead with a view to arriving  at the start point by 9.30am.

3. Request a weekday slot in the first three weeks of the month.

4. Encourage efficient car-sharing to reduce the number of vehicles involved.

Allan and Kath's highly popular and successful Tuesday walks towards the end of each month will continue uninterrupted.

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Social Activities for 2025/6

SOCIAL EVENTS UPDATE

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• Scones and tea at 44 Mavis Avenue. After a particularly busy May in the Brader household this will now be held in June.

• Tickets for the BBQ (Saturday August 23rd £15) will be available in June.

• Wendy has arranged a Skittles Evening with finger buffet at the Sherwood Ranger on Thursday 6th November £5 per head. Tickets will be available at or after the BBQ.​

2. Saturday August 23rd (Bank Holiday) BBQ at the Bestwood Winding House

(Tickets £15 should be available at the May/June event and subsequently from members of the committee)

3. Autumn Skittles event at the Sherwood Ranger

(Further details in due course)

4. March 2026 AGM with Entertainment and Wine and Beef Cobs

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The committee would like to remind members that social events are the responsibility of the whole membership 

and not simply of the committee, Merv, Mo and Mick. We would therefore welcome offers and suggestions 

from the membership to arrange and manage future events.

 

After my appeal at the AGM I am delighted to announce that David Hill has volunteered to join the committee

and will join us in a shadowing role until he feels ready to take a more active involvement.​