RITA’S RAMBLINGS
September 2009
When writing my last newsletter some of us were preparing to leave for our French holiday. It was a great success and our many thanks go to Trevor whose walks were challenging enough for the most enthusiastic mountain walker; and Tessa who worked so hard to bring this holiday to fruition and led interesting lower level walks including one where we were asked to be silent whilst in the vicinity of a monastery where members of a silent order lived and worked (a challenge in itself for members of Stroud Rambling Club)! My thanks also to the drivers, without whom we could not have arranged this holiday.
Members have also enjoyed 2 weekends – one in the Peak District led by Sue Price and more recently in the Lake District led by Mike & Elsa Bridges. Our thanks to the leaders and to Mavis for all her hard work with the bookings.
At the end of July a joint weekend programme of walks was organised by South Cotswold, our local Ramblers Association group, and ourselves. Over fifty people enjoyed one of the two walks led by Mike Garner and Richard Davis on the Saturday which was a bright and sunny day. The weather forecast was not good for the Sunday, so not such a good turnout for the two walks led by Richard and Paul Thomas, but nevertheless we welcomed members from South Cots. and several people asked if we would organise another joint weekend, so we may have another one in the winter. Thank you, Richard for suggesting this joint venture.
We are leading four walks for this year’s Stroud Food, Drink & Walking Festival. Programmes have been given to members on recent walks or it can be downloaded on the internet - www.stroudfestivalfortnight.com
Included in the last programme mailing was the booking form for our planned New Year’s 5 day break led by Trevor & Tessa. Places are limited, so if you would like to join us, but have not yet booked, please do so soon.
Bulgaria – If you would like to join the holiday next June, there are 2 female and 2 male places available in shared 3 bedded rooms. Please contact Mavis for more details.
Millets have offered us an Open Evening, exclusively for SRC members, on Wednesday, 23rd September, from 7.00 p.m. until 9 p.m. when they will give 20% discount on purchases instead of the usual 10%. There may also be a cup of tea or coffee on offer!
Included with the enclosed programme are nomination forms for proposing members of the committee for election at the AGM in November. New members would be most welcome, so please do give this some thought and use the form. You don’t have to wait to be asked and it’s not an exclusive group! Meetings are usually held on the first Wednesday of the month at 7.45 p.m. After the AGM there will be wine and nibbles for a social chat, so I hope this will be an inducement to encourage you to come!
Finally, please note I have moved again!!
Rita Apperly
Chairman