The seed was sown in the Autumn of 1973 when Ken Smithem was asked to arrange walks for a few interested colleagues in the Lucas electronics factory at Mere Green. Having thought he had discouraged them with the scramble up Tryfan they came back for more, so the idea of a club was formed. At an inaugural meeting, which was so well attended that it filled the whole canteen area, the Lucas Fellwalking and Rambling Club was born. Representatives from the nine main midlands factory areas were elected to produce a programme of walks.
The cold, 20 - seater coach for the first club walk, left the Great King Street factory on 17th February 1974, bound for Lathkill Dale. In this first year. members' subs were deducted from their monthly wages. Finding this arrangement less than satisfactory, the club was dissolved at its first AGM in February 1975, and reopened to all-comers as the Hill Walking Club - a double entendre reflecting the Hill Village area of its origin as well as our intention of being much more than a rambling club.
Ray Siddell was the first chairman, and Stan Patchett designed the first club badge which is still seen on a few rucksacks, and now on the website. Little remains in the club archive from that very early period, but an entry from May 1975 details two walks interestingly described as a 'Ramble' and a 'Fell Walk'. The Ramble led by Joy and Ken Madeley took walkers from Patterdale, along Grisedale to finish at Grasmere. The Fell Walk led by Stan Bellaby and (of course!) Ken Smithem, was over St Sunday Crag, offering walkers a chance to watch fell runners on the Fairfield Horseshoe.
Many friendships, marriages, subgroups for weekly walks and backpacking have been generated from the contacts through the Club – we all have that common interest at heart.
May it long continue.
Ken
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Sunday 19 May 2013 6.00am Great Langdale
The valley of Great Langdale in the Lake District provides a natural gateway to an exceptional walking area. The northern skyline is highlighted by the Langdale Pikes and the western skyline by the rocky ramparts of Crinkle Crags and Bow Fell. Our combined walks will include the majority of the main summits of the area, namely, Crinkle Crags, Cold Pike, Pike of Blisco, the Langdale Pikes, Thunacar Knott and High Raise.
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The English Lakes SW Area
Walk details from --------.Wendy Price
Sunday 17 June 2012 6.00am Carnedds
I recently came across a guide book which stated that
there is no wilder place south of the Cairngorms than the Carneddau.
I disagree as I have to give that crown to the Rhinogs. However there
is no disputing that this is the highest upland massif south of Glasgow
. It is essentially a whale back ridge running roughly south-west
to north –east and it’s proximity to the sea adds a different
dimension in the northern part of the range. Then there are the Carneddau
wild ponies of course – always nice to see those.
Those who opt for a route that takes in Carnedd Uchaff (now Cardedd
Gwenllian) will, sad but true, be in one of only two places in Snowdonia
that is more than 3 miles from a road. The other of course is in the
Rhinogydd.
All our walks finish in Abergwyngregyn (river mouth of the white shells)
on the A55 and you may ponder as you look at this road that it is
recorded as recently as 1720, coaches with travellers bound for Ireland
had to be dismantled and carried onward in pieces, with the attendant
risk of local long-bow wielding brigands lurking behind the crags.
Anyway
B Walk Distance 17.7km Ascent 1091 m Descent
1092m
Starting from the village SH655727 this circular route follows the
road to Bont Newydd and takes the North Wales path to the north of
Foel Ganol ascending the ridge to the east of Yr Orsedd. We then follow
the ridge to Drum, a bronze age platform, on to Foel Fras before descending
from Llwytmor to the east of Aber Falls.
Leaders – Gavin Palmer and others
C Walk Distance 13.7 km Ascent 754 m Descent
755 m
Also a circular route following the B route to Bont Newydd the C party
ascend Foel Ganol onto Yr Orsedd thereby covering the ascent of the
high ground early in the day. The route then follows the ridge over
Carnedd y Ddelw before descending the path to the reservoir at Lyn
Anafon and the valley walk back to the village via Bont Newydd again.
Leaders - Wendy and Bob Price
A Walk Distance 19.7 km Ascent 1190 m Descent
1430 m
The reason for the additional descent is that this walk starts from
the A5 near Gwern Gof Isaf (SH687602). Ascending the Braich to Pen
Yr Helgi Du (Hill of the dog from Hell?) the route follows the entire
ridge back to Abergwyngregyn via Carnedd Llewelyn, Foel Grach , Carnedd
Gwenllian, Foel Fras and reversing the C route to the village.
Leaders – Dave Arnot and Peter Williams
Note: Leaders may have to be confirmed on the day
Map ----------------------------.Explorer OL17 Snowdon & Conwy Valley
Walk details from--------..Gavin Palmer
Sunday 15 July 2012 6.00am Howgill Fells
The Howgill Fells are a small group of hills in Cumbria separated from the Lake District by the River Lune (and the M6!) The area is characterised by steep sided valleys bounded by smooth grassy slopes and rounded summits Our walks will take in the highest point, The Calf, as well as Cautley Spout, England’s highest waterfall. All walks finish in the town of Sedbergh.
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OL 19 Howgills & Upper Eden Valley
Walk details from----------------- Sylvia Burns
Sunday 19 August 2012 6.00am Brecon Beacons
This year we return to the peaks of the central section of the Brecon Beacons National Park, which includes the highest mountain in South Wales, Pen -y -Fan. There will be challenging tops and ridge walks on offer giving extensive views in this popular walking area. All parties should finish at the Storey Arms.
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OL 12 Brecon Beacons West and Central
Walk details from ----------Carol Gosling
The northern Rhinogs present some of the roughest and toughest walking to be found anywhere in Wales. The hills form a barrier stretching for 13 miles from the Vale of Ffestiniog in the north to the Mawddach estuary in the south. Rhinog Fawr and Rhinog Fach have a beauty all of their own and are the jewels of this area.Our walks will start from the southern and eastern approaches and will include all of the main summits.
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OL18 Harlech, Porthmadog & Bala
Walk details from-------.Bob Price
Fri 28 Sept - Mon 1 Oct 2012
Club Weekend Tenby
"From our base at the Belgrave Hotel on the Esplanade we have two optional walks for both the Saturday and Sunday of our coastal walking weekend in Tenby.
Saturday:
Short walk - 09.43. Catch the train
to Lamphey arriving 10.00
Long walk - 09.43. Catch the train to Pembroke arriving 10.03
From Lamphey, the route goes directly south by lane and then footpath to arrive at Freshwater East by Portelew House. We work our way through the caravan site to the Coastal Path then follow it all the way back to Tenby. A short detour into Manorbier is thoroughly recommended as it is an ideal spot for a refreshment break. We leave Manorbier by the higher path which skirts the ancient church affording us a fabulous view of the castle before regaining the coastal path down a slope just to the east of Priest's Nose.
From there we continue along the Coastal Path, where there are a couple of optional 'headland extras' - to Lydstep Point and Giltar Point. From the latter we can to return to Tenby along firm sand if the tide is right.
The longer walk from Pembroke takes a more circuitous route to the coast at Freshwater East eventually arriving on to the B4584 just to the west of Portelew House.
Sunday:
Both walks: 09.00. Catch the 381 bus (the Haverfordwest bus) from Upper Park Road by the Tourist Information Office to Kilgetty.
From Kilgetty, both walks will take lanes which go over the high bridge which we went under on the bus and lead via Ivy Chimney Lane into Stepaside. Here the walks diverge.
The short walk continues down Pleasant Valley to reach the Coastal Path at Wiseman's Bridge from where we take the Coastal Path into Tenby.The long walk turns left under the road then proceeds via the old Stepaside Inn into Bird's Lane.
The walk then goes over Stagger's Hill to Summerhill. The bridle track is followed to Colby Lane from where we turn south to the coast at Amroth.
The Coastal Path is then followed back to Tenby".
Regards
Colin.
Map-----------------------------------OL36 South
Pembrokeshire
Details from-----------------------Colin Little
Sunday 14 October 2012 6.00am Coniston Fells
The ridge of the Coniston Fells is one of the best Lakeland ridges. Both A and B parties start at Torver, ascend to Goat’s Water and take in Dow Crag and Coniston Old Man .The A party will return to Coniston via Swirl How and the Prison Band . The C route will be circular from Coniston Village visiting Tarn Hows and returning via the Cumbrian Way.
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OL6 English Lakes SW Area
Walk details from ----------------------Arthur Drinkwater
Sunday 28 October 2012 10.00am Breidden Hills
Our ‘car walk’ for 2012 takes us to the
Breidden Hills which are just over the English Welsh border.
The walks will take in the three main peaks: Moel y Golfa at 403 metres,
Breidden Hill at 365 metres and Middletown Hill at 367
metres. Those wanting a longer walk may also take in nearby Long
Mountain. Meet at the Breidden Hotel Middletown.
Map -----------------------------------------Explorer
240 Oswestry
Walk details from----------------------Sylvia Burns
Sunday 18 November 2012 6.00am North York Moors
From Sutton Bank, the A party will climb to the Cleveland Way head North along the escarpment. Then turn East through Thorodale to Newgate Bank where Bilsdale joins Ryedale. The B route is similar but reaches Ryedale via Gowerdale and Oxpasture Lane. The Cs ascend Sutton Bank by Whitestone Cliff and follow Ryedale North, past Rievaulx Abbey.
Map--------------------------------- Outdoor Leisure 26:
North York Moors Western Area
Walk details from-------------.John Collins
Sunday 16 December 2012 7.00am Derbyshire
The A party, circuitously, and C party, by the shortest route, start at Wyedale and head east along the Monsal Trail to Monsal Head. Then through the lit tunnels onward to Bakewell. The B party will do a circular from Bakewell heading West through Sheldon and Brushfield to return via the Monsal Trail. We dine at the Rutland Arms Bakewell with its Georgian elegance and juicy tarts. The club last dined here in 2005.
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OL24: The Peak District – White Peak Area
Walk details from ----------John Collins
Sunday 20 January 2013 7.00am The Malvern Hills
Start the New Year with a walk on some of the oldest rocks in Britain. Under your feet will be pre Cambrian Rocks, but this is an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and from the craggy ridge of this 8 mile miniature mountain range there are wonderful views over Worcestershire to the east and Herefordshire to the west. It’s an area of inspiration - to Elgar, to Tolkien, to CS Lewis and now to us Hill Walkers!
Map------------------------------------Explorer
190 Malvern Hills and Bredon Hill
Walk details from----------------Colin Lowrey
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Sunday 17 February 2013 6.30am The Chilterns
The Chilterns are an attractive range of hills forming a chalk escarpment in central southern England, stretching from the River Thames in Oxfordshire to Hitchin in Hertfordshire. Although not particularly high, they provide opportunities for interesting and varied walking-gently rolling hills, beech woodlands, chalk down lands and picturesque villages - in what we hope may be an early spring.
Map ---------------------------------------------------Explorer
181 Chiltern Hills North
Walk details from--------------------------------Carol Gosling
Fri 1- Mon 4 March 2013 Club Weekend Braithwaite
This weekend sees us returning to an old favourite, the Coledale Inn at Braithwaite. Set in some of the best walking country in the Northern Lakes this is an ideal base giving possibilities for the Coledale Horseshoe, Newlands Valley, Skiddaw and the Whinlatter Fells as well as other peaks in the vicinity.
Map------------------------------------------------------OL4
The English Lakes NW Area
Details from------------------------------------------Gavin Palmer
Sunday 17 March 2013 6.00am 3 Peaks of Yorkshire
The ‘Three Peaks of Yorkshire’ in Upper Ribblesdale are Whernside, Ingleborough and Pen-y-Ghent, each of which rise to over 2250 feet. Many years ago, members of the Hill Walking Club climbed all three in a day. This time the ‘C’ party will climb one, while the ‘A’ and ‘B’ parties will tackle two of them.
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Yorkshire Dales South & Western Areas
Walk details from-------------------- Colin Little
Sunday 14 April 2013 6.00am Moel Hebog & Mynydd Mawr
Moel Hebog, with the two lesser summits of
Moel yr Ogof and Moel Lefn that lie on its northern ridge form the main
area for these walks.
Starting in the Nantgwynant valley to the East of Beddgelert both the
A and B walks will include all three summits by different routes.
The C walk is circular, starting from Rhyd-Ddu and will climb the lonely
summit of Mynydd Mawr which offers good views over Northern Snowdonia.
All parties will finish at Rhyd-Ddu.
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OL17 Snowdon/ Conwy Valley
Walk details from --------------------Wendy Price
Sunday 20 May 2012 6.00am Lakes-North of Windermere
The cost of the months walks is £17 for members and £18 for guests
Walk Organiser – Bob Price
The A walk,
starting from Windermere (SD415987) ascends Orrest Head, then descends
across farmland passing by Near Orrest to join the Dubbs Road (track).
Continuing in a northerly direction leaves the track near Backstone Barrow
to climb the ridge leading to the summits of Sour Howes and Sallows. Descending
then to the top of the Garburn Pass to join part of the classic Kentmere
Round, taking in the tops of Yoke, Ill Bell, Froswick and Thornthwaite
Crag. A steep descent is then taken into Threshthwaite Mouth followed
by an easy scramble to the top of Stony Cove Pike to finally finish at
The Kirkstone Inn. (NY401081) (This walk includes 8 Wainwright tops).
Leaders: Richard and Carol Gosling
Distance: 19Km Height Gain: 1280m
The B walk, starting from Troutbeck (NY412027) gradually ascends to the top of the Garburn Pass where the A route is joined, from there, follows the same ridge walk taking in the tops of Yoke, Ill Bell, Froswick and Thornthwaite Crag and Stony Cove Pike, to also finish at the Kirkstone Inn. (NY401081) (This walk includes 5 Wainwright tops).
Leaders: Sylvia and Paul Burns
Distance: 15Km Height Gain: 1150m
The C walk, also starting from Troutbeck (NY412027) goes in a northerly direction along Ing Lane towards Troutbeck Park, then follows Troutbeck to its source near to Threshthwaite Mouth. From Threshthwaite Mouth ascends Stony Cove Pike via an easy scramble, from the summit descends to the finish at The Kirkstone Inn. (NY401081).
Leaders: Wendy Price and Arthur Drinkwater
Distance: 12.5Km Height Gain: 760m
Map: 1:25000 Exlplorer OL7 English Lakes – South East
Toilets and boot stop @ Burton in Kendal services
on the M6.
Tuesday 21 May 2013 7.30pm Canwell
Just on our doorstep and easy to get to we have a fine walk for a fine May evening, with some surprising ups and downs. We start the walk at SK139005 where there is parking outside Canwell Caravans on London Road between the B4151 (off Tamworth Road) and the A38.
Map…………………………………………
Explorer 232 Nuneaton and Tamworth
Walk details from ……………………...………….……………...…….Colin
Lowrey
Tuesday 26 June 2012 7.30pm Hopwas
Meet at the Red Lion (SK178050) for a circular walk following the Birmingham
and Fazeley canal, passing through Hademore Farm, then past Windmill Hill,
returning via Hopwas Wood.
Map-----------.Explorer 232 Nuneaton and Tamworth
Walk details from-----------------Wendy and Bob Price
Tuesday 24 July 2012 7.30pm Nether Whitacre
Meet at the Dog Pub Whitacre Heath (SP 232929) for an evening wander through ripening corn fields and rich pasture land. Our walk will take in Shustoke reservoir and the nearby trout pools. Watch out for the bats!
Map………………………………………….Explorer
232 Nuneaton and Tamworth
Walk details from……………………...…………………………………Sylvia
Burns
Tuesday 30 October 2012 8.00pm Plough & Harrow
Do you have some good photos and interesting memories? Please share them with the rest of the club.
Details from ……………………………………………………………….John
Collins
Tuesday 26 February 2013 8.00pm AGM Plough & Harrow
This is an opportunity for members to come along to discuss any matters and suggestions with the Committee in a convivial atmosphere. The year’s accounts will be distributed in advance, and our Treasurer will explain them and answer any questions. All members will be most welcome.
Details from Colin Little/Carol Gosling
Tuesday 19 March 2013 Spring Club Night TBA
An opportunity for members to get together for a social event. Details are yet to be confirmed, but it is hoped to arrange an entertaining evening for all. More details will be available later..
Tuesday 29 May 2012 7.30pm Middleton
A circular route from the Green Man at Middleton will head westwards and take in New Park Wood.
Details from John Collins
Tuesday 30th October 2012 8.00pm AGM Plough & Harrow
Do you have some good photo's and interesting memories?. please share them with the rest of the club
Details from ------------------------------John Colins
The Hill Walking Club offers a warm welcome to people who enjoy challenging and adventurous walks in mountainous, sometimes remote terrain.
Walking once a month on a Sunday, our programme takes us to the best of the high places in England and Wales.Starting from Sutton Coldfield in the West Midlands, we travel there and back by coach, replacing the stress of driving with a comfortable journey, and maybe even a nap and a drink.
We usually offer three walks of varying length and difficulty, and because we take the safety of our members seriously, all routes are thoroughly researched and led by experienced walkers.We also have local evening walks in summer, occasional club nights in winter and weekends away at least twice a year.
We are a convivial group and look forward to welcoming new enthusiasts to our club
The following list of clothing and equipment is agreed by the Club Committee, and links directly with the club rules.If committee members are unhappy about your clothing you may be restricted in the walks you can do, or even excluded from the days walk.
Considered to be essential;
- Walking Boots with a good ankle support and well cleated soles.(Trainers or Approach Shoes are not acceptable)
- Good quality waterproofs, jacket and over trousers.
- Hat
- Gloves
- Rucksack(do not share)
- Hot Flasks are needed in winter.
- Plenty of water in the summer will stop you getting dehydrated.
- Enough food for the day
Advisory;
- Extra warm top.
- Gaiters
- Spare Socks
- A change of dry clothing left on the coach is useful.
- Sun protection cream (all seasons)
- Map, compass and torch
- Survival bag
- Personal First Aid Kit (comprehensive kit carried by walk leaders)
General;
- Clothes must be able to adapt to changeable mountain weather. Tops and trousers will be more comfortable made from lightweight fabrics designed to keep you warm in winter or cool in summer. These fabrics often draw moisture away from your body keeping you more comfortable. Thick cotton garments should be avoided as they are likely to get very wet, taking a long time to dry. Jeans are not allowed.
- You will be out for a whole day, with no scheduled visits to food shops.You need sufficient calories to get you up the hills!
- Please let the walk leaders know if you have a medical condition which could affect you on the walk
SPRING 2012 NEWSLETTER
Springtime again, with lighter evenings and the promise of warmer weather to come! It’s been a relatively mild winter and exceptionally dry, causing drought conditions over much of the UK. Certainly on recent recces in the Lakes we found it very dry underfoot. If the dry weather continues, let’s hope there are no access restrictions, due to fire risk, in our National Parks later in the year
AGM
The minutes of the AGM have already been circulated
by email but to summarise;
Thirty one members attended the AGM in February at the Plough and Harrow
on Slade Road. Arthur Drinkwater, having experienced fitness problems over
the last year, stood down as chairman and Carol Gosling is now in the chair.
There was the usual round up of activities over the past year, and John
Collins, Arthur Drinkwater, Carol Gosling and Wendy Price have been re-elected
to continue on the committee. One third of the committee retire by rotation
each year. However, as a previous committee member had resigned part
way through his 3-year tenure, 4 vacancies were created at the AGM in February,
2006. This situation was perpetuated at the AGM in February, 2009.
All four members elected at those meetings have thus been re-elected.
Discussions took place on the difficulties of walks and club insurance.
FEBRUARY WEEKEND
2012
This year, twenty four members stayed at the Royal Oak Inn at Rosthwaite-
our base for the February weekend in the Lakes. The hotel was excellent
with friendly staff, good service, and some hearty home cooking. The afternoon
tea and scones were a very welcome touch!
As usual three guided walks of varying lengths and ascents were on offer
on both days. On Saturday, the walks centred round the Rosthwaite Fells
taking in Allen Crags, Glaramara and Bessyboot. On Sunday, the A party ascended
Eagle Crag and Sergeant’s Crag and then swung northwest to complete
Ullscarf, Great Crag and Grange fell. The B walk took in Maiden Moor and
Cat Bells from High Spy whilst the C party ascended Castle Crag via the
Allerdale Ramble and then up to Watendlath.
As the Royal Oak is situated in the heart of Borrowdale, it meant that all
our walks started directly from the hotel door –an added bonus. We
were also very lucky with the weather on both days- actually better on the
Sunday than the forecast- so views were reasonable with only a little low
cloud on the highest tops. Thanks to Gavin Palmer for organising another
most successful weekend.
QUIZ NIGHT MARCH
20th
Twenty six members and friends came along to the Plough and Harrow for the
grand quiz. If you weren’t there you missed a treat! Colin Lowrey
was an excellent quiz master and John Collins kept the score. We had a variety
of questions including general knowledge, walking, famous “Colins”
and some tricky Dingbats to solve whilst we enjoyed a sausage and chips
supper. It was a close contest with the eventual winners being Colin Little
and Richard and Carol Gosling. Thanks to Colin Lowrey and John Collins,
for organising the evening and putting so much time and effort into researching
the questions.
EVENING WALKS
May heralds the start of our monthly summer evening walks. John Collins
has organised the first one on Tuesday May 29th starting
at 7.30pm from the Green Man at Middleton. Hope many of you will be able
to join us for the walk, or possibly just for a drink back at the Green
Man at around 9pm.
NEW PROGRAMME 2012/2013
After much discussion by the committee, the new programme is ready for printing
and will be distributed shortly. The web site will be updated as soon as
possible. Thanks to all those members who put forward suggestions for the
walks and thanks to Sylvia Burns for producing the programme and to Richard
Gosling for updating the website.
This year we again only intend having two club nights, one in the Autumn
and one in the Spring- see website/programme for details. Evening walks
will be from May through to July 2012 and then begin again in May 2013.
AUTUMN WEEKEND
28th SEPTEMBER-1st OCTOBER 2012
Arrangements for the autumn weekend at Tenby are underway. The Belgrave
Hotel has been chosen as the base and Colin Little, the weekend organiser,
is visiting the area to recce suitable walks. Please contact Colin as soon
as possible if you are interested in going on what promises to be another
excellent weekend of coastal walking. More details to follow in the
next few months.
CLUB NEWS AND REMINDERS
As our programme year runs from May to May, we have recently had to renegotiate
coach prices with Bowens. Despite rocketing fuel prices, which have certainly
increased the costs of recces, we are pleased to report that the quotes
we have accepted from Bowens show virtually no increase from our 2011/12
coach costs. As long as we continue to have a good take up on seats, the
walk costs should remain reasonable.
At a request from a member at the AGM, the cost of each months walk should be posted on the website in the week prior to the walk.
The temporary cap on membership which was imposed last autumn has now been lifted and we are accepting new members again subject to completing two B walks. We will obviously continue to monitor the situation and may need to reassess if coach seats are at a premium but at present we are open to new business!
A plea from our leaders. If you decide to change parties in the middle of the walk, please make sure that a leader from BOTH parties is aware of this. They need to know how many they have in their group.
Administration:
If you are on the waiting list for the next months walk, it is your
responsibility to contact Colin Little after the preceding walk, to ascertain
that you have a coach seat. Don’t just assume you have a place.
If you cancel a place after the Thursday before the walk you are liable
for the cost of the seat unless Colin can sell it to someone on the waiting
list.
PEOPLE NEWS
Some sad news. Most of our long standing members will
remember Jane and Roger Stickney who walked with us regularly until a few
years ago. We are sorry to report that Roger has passed away very recently.
On a happier note, belated birthday greetings to one of our long standing members. Tony Knowles recently celebrated his 80th birthday and he’s still walking with us! Congratulations on reaching this milestone Tony.
QUOTE OF THE QUARTER
A day in the hills can cure most ills.
A walker on the Wolds Way-heard on BBC Countryfile
Contact us email ----
| How do I contact the club for more information? | Use the contact email link at the top of this page, and we will get back to you. It would be useful if you leave a phone number. |
Can I come on the next walk?
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Use the email link at the top of this page and we will get back to you about coach availability, please leave a phone number |
| Where do you meet? | The coach picks us up from the car park in Mere Green. |
| How do I become a member? | The Club Rules require that a perspective member would normally have to complete 2 "B" walks succesfully to be eligible for club membership. |
| What fitness level is required?
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A good level of fitness is required as all walks are in mountainous and sometimes remote areas.An average "B" walk is 18 kilometres in length and 900 metres of ascent, depending on the terrain,to be completed in about 6 hrs
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What equipment is needed?
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Please refer to the "Safety & Kit" link |
What do I wear?
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Please refer to the "Safety & Kit" link |
| How much does it cost? | The annual membership at present is £12. The coach costs vary, depending on the distance travelled, but is generally between £12 and £17.
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| Is there an age limit? | We don't have an upper age limit, -as long as you are fit enough to do the walks, thats fine. We do have a lower age limit of 18. |
| Can I take my dog on the walks? | No, we don't have dogs on our Sunday walks. |
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| http://www.stanfords.co.uk/ | Maps and books for far away places |
| http://www.blacks.co.uk/ | Outdoor stuff (dont forget its a 10% discount in store for club members) |
| http://www.mountain.rescue.org.uk/ | Mountain Rescue council |
| http://www.walkingenglishman.com/lakes.htm | Walking ideas in the Lakes |
| http://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/ | Walks in the Highlands |
| http://www.munromagic.com/ | A site if you are doing the Munros |
| http://www.walkingforum.co.uk/ | Discuss anything to do with walking |
| http://www.mountainbothies.org.uk/ | Mountain Bothie association |
| http://www.wasdaleweb.co.uk/wasdalewebcam.html | Wasdale webcam |
| http://www.elh.co.uk/watersports/web_cam.aspx | A set of wecams at the watersports center Windermere |
| http://visit-fortwilliam.co.uk/webcam/ | Ben Nevis webcam |
| http://www.brecon-beacons.com/mountain-safety-advice.htm | Good safety advice for all mountain areas |
| Sally Ellis - Fitness in Sutton Park | |
| http://www.sgurramblers.org.uk/ | A walking club specialising on walks in Scotland |
| http://www.bada-uk.org | Advice on ticks, & tick removal tool |
| http://www.lockwoods.com/ | Outdoor shop in Leamington Spa ( 10% discount for club members) |
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Hill Walking Club
Constitution
1 Title: The Club shall be called the Hill Walking Club, hereafter to be referred to as ‘the Club’ and shall be affiliated to the Ramblers’ Association.
2 Objects:
To foster and promote challenging walks in hill country, providing opportunities
for recreation and leisure.
3 Membership: The following are eligible
for membership:
3.1 Membership of the Club shall be open to any person of 18yrs or above, completing a membership application form and paying the relevant subscription as determined by the Annual General Meeting, and who has completed two walks with the Club, to the satisfaction of the Committee.
3.2 There shall be
2 classes of membership available. These are:
3.2.1 Full Member
3.2.2 Honorary Member
4. Expulsion of Members: Members of the
Club whose conduct is inappropriate or who decline to abide by any of the
Club Rules may be expelled or suspended by a resolution passed at a meeting
of the Committee where their subscription may be forfeited. Members shall
have a right to appeal in person to the Committee with regard to any decision
affecting them, provided that notice of such appeal is submitted to the
Secretary, in writing, within seven days of the notification of the decision.
5. Officers and Committee Members: There will be nine members of the Club committee, three of which shall hold the offices of Chairperson, Secretary, and Treasurer.
6. Election of Officers and Committee:
6.1 All Committee
members shall be elected for a period of three years. The elections shall
be staggered in order to maintain continuity within the Committee.
6.2 Each year, any member of the Club may
offer him/herself for election to the Committee, provided that a proposed
and seconded application form is received by the Committee 60 days prior
to the AGM.
Elections shall take place at the Annual General Meeting.
6.3 The officers shall be decided by the Committee.
7. Duties of the Committee:
7.1 The affairs of the Club shall be controlled by the Committee. The Committee shall meet at agreed intervals, and not less than twelve times per year.
7.2 The duties of
the Committee shall be:
7.2.1 To control the affairs of the Club
on behalf of the members.
7.2.2 To keep accurate records of the finances
of the Club through the Treasurer. These shall be available for reasonable
inspection by members, and should be externally reviewed before every Annual
General Meeting. The Club shall maintain a bank account and the following
officers shall be authorised to sign Club cheques: two from the Chairperson,
Treasurer, and Secretary.
7.2.3 To co-opt additional members to the
Committee if the Committee feels this is necessary. Co-opted members shall
not be entitled to a vote on the Committee.
7.2.4 To make decisions on the basis of
a simple majority vote.
8. General Meetings:
8.1 The Annual
General Meeting (AGM) of the Club shall be held not later than the end of
February each year. At least 60 days written notice of the AGM shall be
given to members. Members must advise the Secretary in
writing of any business to be moved at the AGM at least 30 days before the
meeting. A copy of the Agenda shall be sent to members not less than 7 days
before the meeting.
8.2 The business
of the AGM shall be to:
8.2.1 Receive and confirm the minutes of
the previous AGM and any Special General Meetings held since the last AGM
from the Secretary.
8.2.2 Receive the externally reviewed accounts
for the year from the Treasurer.
8.2.3 Receive the annual report of the
Club’s activities from theChairperson.
8.2.4 Elect Committee members as necessary.
8.2.5 Transact such business received in
writing by the Secretary from members 30 days prior to the meeting and included
on the agenda.
8.2.6 Accept, from members, items of Any
Other Business which do not require a vote.
8.3 Special General Meetings may be convened
by the Committee or on receipt by the Secretary of a request in writing,
from not less than 5 Full Members of the Club. At least 30 days notice of
the meeting shall be given.
8.4 At all General Meetings, the chair will be taken by the Chairperson or, in their absence, by a deputy appointed by the Committee.
8.5 Decisions
taken at a General Meeting shall be by a single majority vote.
8.6 A quorum for a General Meeting shall
be 16 members.
8.7 Each Full
Member of the Club shall be entitled to one vote at
General Meetings.
9. Alterations to the Constitution: Any proposed alterations to the Club Constitution may only be considered at the Annual or a Special General Meeting, convened with the required notice of the proposal. Any alteration or amendment must be proposed by a Full Member of the Club, and seconded by another Full Member. Such alterations may be passed subject to conditions 8.5 and 8.6.
10. Dissolution:
10.1 If at
any General Meeting of the Club, a resolution be passed calling for dissolution
of the Club, the Secretary shall immediately convene a Special General Meeting
to be held not less than 30 days
thereafter to discuss and vote on the resolution.
10.2 If at that Special General Meeting,
the resolution is carried by a simple majority, the General Committee shall
thereupon, or at such date as shall have been specified in the resolution,
proceed to realize the assets of the Club and discharge all debts and liabilities
of the Club.
10.3 After discharging all debts and liabilities
of the Club, the remaining
assets shall not be paid or distributed amongst the members of the Club,
but shall be given or transferred to some other organisation or organizations
having objectives similar to those of the Club.
Hill Walking Club
Rules
1 The annual subscription is set by the Committee and will run from 1st January to 31st December.
2 The Club requires that all members participating in full day walks are equipped according to the requirements outlined in the document which they receive when accepted for membership. Failure to do this could result in being excluded from the walk, and possible expulsion from the Club.
3 Members will have priority booking up to 1 week before the day of the walk. After that any remaining seats will be made available to non-members. The fare for the day becomes due in full at the time of booking, and will be collected on the day of the walk. If the seat is cancelled later than 7pm on the Thursday prior to the walk, the fare will still be payable unless the seat is sold.
4 The coach will leave Mere Green at the time stated in the programme. Refunds will not be available for those who miss it.
5 In the event of the coach being oversubscribed, members who sign on waiting lists for a walk must accept the Committee’s decisions re priority. It is the member’s responsibility to contact the Secretary before the walk to confirm or reject their place on the coach.
6 Visitors and guests are welcome on full day walks at the discretion of the Committee, having given prior notice. They will be charged a visitor’s fare and be expected to adopt the rules regarding walking and equipment.
7 During the walk, it is the responsibility of all walkers to accept the guidance of the leaders, respect the countryside codes and maintain a corporate responsibility which ensures a safe and successful day for all participants.
8 Members on
walks must inform the leaders if they are aware of any medical condition
or other reasons which might affect the successful completion of the walk.
Carol the "Chair" (Likes to be addressed as Sir) |
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Colin the club secretary |
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Bob our membership secretary |
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John our treasurer (and the owner of the fattest wallet you're ever likely to see) |
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Wendy, keeps everybody in order |
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Gavin, what's not in his rucksack isn't worth having |
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Arthur, our man in the Lakes |
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Colin, can be relied upon to conjure up a good story. | ||
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