Winter 2024

I won’t mention the weather this time. We know we’ve had a wet year.
Let’s remember the good times. Just take a look at the pictures on the web site and you can see the great views we’ve been privileged to enjoy over the past year.
Thanks to all the new walk leaders who have come forward to lead walks this year. It really isn’t too daunting, so if you think you can lead a walk or two do let me or a committee member know. I’d ask all walk leaders (new and old) to review the guidelines from time to time to ensure they are briefed on what they are expected to do. You are in charge for the duration of the walk and walkers are expected to follow your guidance. Do lead from the front rather than the middle or the back!
We have again had a lot of new members joining the group this year and I would encourage all members (new and old) to review the Need To Know section. In particular members should follow instructions given by the walk leader and should not walk in front of the walk leader unless advised by the walk leader that it is OK to do so. Do not put pressure on the walk leader to walk faster as they have to be aware of people at the back as well as those walking up front with them.
On the committee front, Pauline Williamson indicated in the summer that she wanted to leave the committee by the next AGM. She took on the role of Treasurer in 2019 and has done a superb job. Eric Scargill indicated willingness to take over the role and has been co-opted on to the committee and will hopefully be confirmed in the role by members at our AGM. Hilary Parascandolo has more recently indicated that she wishes to step down from her position as Welfare Secretary at the AGM and we are looking for a volunteer to replace her. More generally, if anyone would like to get involved in