BADENOCH & STRATHSPEY GROUP NEWS

2009 AGM & the future of the group

At the AGM, members of the current committee stood down & did not seek re-election, due to continuing dissatisfaction with Ramblers GB.  Morag Kellaway & Elisabeth Longley have taken over to ascertain over the next three months whether the group can continue.  To do this, volunteers are needed to fill committee places & to come forward as walk leaders for the next programme (March 2010 onwards).  Please contact Elisabeth Longley on 01479 851735 if you can help.

RA Scotland office Closure

The RA Scotland office at Milnathort has been given a temporary reprieve & will exist with part time employees until the lease runs out in 2010.  RA Scotland are still investigating future options, including independence.  These options will be debated at Scottish council in 2010 before any motions can be taken forward to the GB General Council later in the year.  The Badenoch & Strathspey group committee updated the group members at the AGM on 11th November.

Walks and walks leaders

We are always on the look out for new ideas for walks and would welcome volunteers to lead walks.

Members who find our own programme too limiting are reminded that they are entitled to walk with any Ramblers Group.  You can find out what is on offer by following the links to the main Ramblers website on the tabs above (Walk With Us).

Our walks are scheduled so that they do not clash with those of the Strathspey Mountain Club.  If you are interested in this alternative, visit http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/strathspey
 

Petrol Contribution

We have amended our petrol contribution suggestions due to the higher cost of petrol & diesel. We now suggest £2 per passenger for trips within the Badenoch & Strathspey area. For our infrequent trips outside the Strath we suggest £3 per passenger. This is not a rule, so drivers should not be offended if someone forgets. On the other hand, drivers should not confuse passengers by modestly refusing payment. (For insurance purposes these contributions are donations & not a charge of any kind.)
 

Dog Owners and the Access Code

Do you know when your dog should be on a lead?  Do you know what a short lead is?  Do you know what is meant by close control?  Find out by reading the excellent "WALKIES" leaflet published by Scottish Natural Heritage (Phone 01738 4444177) or find it on www.outdooraccess-scotland.com.



Committee members

Committee members are as follows:
Morag Kellaway (Chairman), Elisabeth Longley (Treasurer)

If you have any matter you wish raised at a committee meeting, please let one of the above know. 

Last updated 17 November 2009