25th July 2010
New walk report for last Sundays 'Twin Peaks' walk is now online HERE.
23rd July 2010
The walk report for last Thursdays evening walk is now online HERE.
13th July 2010
At the top right of this page you will find details about the forthcoming quiz night which is being organised by Hyndburn group.
13th July 2010
A new walk report for Sundays short walk from Marles Wood led by Sue Baxendale is now online HERE. Also on the page is a short report on the walk by 11 year old Georgia Belshaw who was on her first venture with the group.
4th July 2010
The walk report for yesterday's walk along the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway is now online HERE.
2nd July 2010
The report for last weekend is finally online!! CLICK HERE to go straight to the report.
Special thanks must go to both Trevor and David for leading these walks and to all those who turned up on the day. Thank you for making the event a resounding success.
29th June 2010
Waiting for the report and pictures from the 75th Anniversary walks? Please be patient!! The page is done but I have still to sort out the pictures which may delay it being on the site until the end of the week. In the meantime here is the mass Group shot from the summit - click for a larger version.
24th June 2010
The walk report for last Sunday's walk at Kettlewell led by debutant leader Nigel Brooke is now online HERE.
21st June 2010
IT'S NEARLY UPON US!!!!!! Yes the North East Lancs Area 75th Anniversary celebrations take place this weekend on Saturday the 26th June. All Area member Groups will be meeting atop Pendle Hill at around 1.00pm for a 'mass picnic'. Hyndburn Group has two walks for you to choose from.
The first of these is a 9 mile walk from Pendleton to be led by Trevor Whittaker. For this walk please meet at Plantation Street at 10.00am.
Our second walk is a 6 mile offering from Downham to be led by David Hill. If you would prefer this walk then please meet at Plantation Street at 10.30am.
**PLEASE NOTE: BOTH OF THESE WALKS WILL INVOLVE AN ASCENT OF PENDLE HILL**
All are welcome to come on these walks. Please remember to dress sensibly, it is envisaged that Saturday will be a very warm day although, as you can get a cool breeze at altitude, please pack an extra layer just in case. Plenty of water is a must too.
21st June 2010
There seems to have been an error on the programme regarding the Oxenhope to Keighley walk. It is actually on Saturday the 3rd of July and NOT the 4th as shown in the Area Walks booklet. This now ties in with the Groups official programme. Sorry for the inconvenience.
18th June 2010
New walk report for last week's Rail Ramble walk to Cherry Tree led by Gail Bedson is now online HERE.
15th June 2010
New walk report for last week's Thursday evening walk led by Sue Larder is now online HERE.
10th June 2010
Whilst the Leaders Meeting for next years programme is still 3 months away now is the time to start thinking about any walks you may want to lead for Hyndburn Group in 2011. The Leaders Meeting will be held on Monday the 20th of September 2010 at The Greyhound Inn, Whalley Road, Accrington starting at 7.00pm PROMPT. New leaders are always welcome and leaders for short walks are needed in particular as the demand is there for those type of walks.
I would also like to remind everybody that ALL walks leaders are volunteers and the walks on the programme are scheduled as to the leaders availability and NOT any particular day. There have been grumblings about the programme this year not having short walks on some Sundays which is unfortunate, though this is not due to 'bad organisation' but a lack of leaders for the short walks.
Overall Hyndburn Group has 76 walks on for 2010 so lets see if that can be surpassed for 2011!!
More will be posted about this topic in the coming months along with a submittance form for those leaders who cannot make the meeting. There will also be a form in the next Area News.
8th June 2010
The report for the Bronte Way led over the Spring Bank Holiday weekend is now online HERE.
6th June 2010
New walk report for last week's Sunday walk to Beacon Hill led by Sue Larder is now online HERE.
2nd June 2010
A reminder that the next Committee Meeting is next Monday, the 7th of June, at the Greyhound Inn, Whalley Road, Accrington commencing at 7.00pm sharp. Please do come along if you wish to join the Committee or if you have a motion for discussion. You can also email any motions to me using the Email function above by 5pm Monday please!!
2nd June 2010
New walk report for last week's evening walk now online HERE.
24th May 2010
Don't forget folks!!!! Evening walks start this Thursday at 6.30pm!!!! All Welcome for the 6 mile walk around Clayton-le-Moors.
18th May 2010
New walk report for Gail Bedson's Rivington walk now online HERE.
11th May 2010
New walk report for Pauline Hughes' Halo walk now online HERE.
6th May 2010
On the links list at the side of this page has been added a link to the Ramblers Bookstore. The Ramblers get to keep half the profits from the sale of any books which results in a generous, average, 10% discount on the RRP to all you Ramblers members.
6th May 2010
After a successful Map Reading course last Sunday I have been asked to do a Compass course. This will take place later in the year probably September/early October. More details will be announced later via the website and through Area News.
4th May 2010
PLEASE NOTE: Bronte Way forms need to be in by the end of this week folks. Everyone should have received their Area News by now with details and the application form or use the method above.
4th May 2010
There are no fewer than three, yes THREE!!, new Walk Reports up on the site. The first is Terry Hulme's Salesbury circular walk from Sunday the 25th April which can be found HERE. This is followed by the two from Sunday the 2nd of May, Bleaklow - HERE - and the Map-Reading course HERE.
Thanks must go to all leaders for their continuing submittance of the walk reports.
28th April 2010
Walk Report for last Sunday's Pendle Churches walk led by Phil Bedson is now online HERE
20th April 2010
Hot on the heels of the Good Friday walk being published on the Lancashire Life Magazine website another of our walk reports has been used on their sister magazine Yorkshire Life's website! The walk from Malham at the beginning of March has been featured in a similar web exclusive style meaning Hyndburn Ramblers are now getting exposure across the Pennines.
20th April 2010
New Walk Report for last Sunday's walk led by the third new leader in as many weeks, Dave Hughes, now online HERE
13th April 2010
New Walk Report for last Sunday's walk led by debut leader Shauna Marie now online HERE
8th April 2010
The third and final report for the Easter Weekend walks is now online HERE. The 8 mile walk in Lathkill Dale, Derbyshire, was led by first time leader Gillian Whittaker.
6th April 2010
The more astute of you will have noticed a new link on the right of this page for Lancashire Life magazine. This is in part to Hyndburn Ramblers being featured within their website as the first of an all new section of web exclusive articles. The magazine chose the recent Good Friday walk from Downham led by sue Baxendale as their premier feature and a direct link to it is HERE.
It is hoped that we will be featured regularly and that we may gain both new members and new website devotees thanks to this new vein of publicity.
6th April 2010
A quick reminder that the next Committee Meeting is next Monday, the 12th of April, at the Greyhound Inn, Whalley Road, Accrington commencing at 7.00pm sharp. Please do come along if you wish to join the Committee or if you have a motion for discussion. You can also email any motions to me using the Email function above by 5pm Monday please!!
5th April 2010
New Walk Report for the Easter Sunday walk led by Sue Larder now online HERE
3rd April 2010
New Walk Report for the Good Friday walk led by Sue Baxendale now online HERE
30th March 2010
At the end of May we are doing the Bronte Way over three days. For full details and booking CLICK HERE.
30th March 2010
New Walk Reports for last Sundays walks now online. The longer walk which was led by Robert Eccles can be viewed HERE and Sue Larder's shorter walk can be found HERE.
**Sorry if some of you have been trying to view the reports, uploading was stopped too early. All sorted now though!!**
25th March 2010
Two new Walk Reports for last Weekends walks now online. Saturdays which was led by Trevor Whittaker can be viewed HERE and Jim Gleeson's Sunday walk can be found HERE.
Sorry but there is no Gallery for Trevor's walk due to modern digital cameras not being too happy in incessant rain!
25th March 2010
If anyone has looked in this weeks Accrington Observer please note that the walk advertised in the What's On for Saturday is actually on Sunday! Even though they received a detailed email about the walks this weekend they still managed to change the info!
23rd March 2010
Article from Ramblers website.....
‘Lady of the Lakes’ Julia Bradbury, is set to become Britain’s First Lady of walking in April, when it is anticipated she will take up the post of Ramblers president.
One of Britain’s most exciting and experienced presenters, Julia Bradbury has been at the forefront of revamping walking for wider – and younger – audiences, as the host of many prime time and outdoor television programmes.
Julia’s nomination is being announced today. Her presidency is set to be confirmed at the Ramblers general council on April 10th.
Julia has recently been voted No 1 Walking Celebrity of the year by the Ramblers Walk Magazine readers, sealing her position as one of the most trusted and popular walking experts in the country.
Julia is expected to be the figurehead for Britain’s walking charity – a household name for 75yrs – with this objective: getting Britain on its feet. She says: “For too long walking has been associated mainly with the ‘hardcore enthusiast’ tag; my message is that walking is for EVERYONE – young, old, groups, singles, city, country, black, white, you name it.
“My ambition with the Ramblers over the coming year is simple: get Britain on its feet. The country is stuffed with beautiful walks and a 130,000 mile footpath network – I want everyone to get out there and enjoy it!”
Julia’s packed portfolio of TV presenting credits include Countryfile; Wainwright’s Walks; Around the World in 80 Days; Climb Britain and Watchdog. Her fresh approach, combined with her expertise and life-long enthusiasm for walking, have earned her a name for putting the zing back into walking.
The Ramblers are marking their 75th Anniversary this year with a host of new programmes and initiatives, aimed at bringing walking to a wider audience.
Ramblers Chief Executive Tom Franklin comments: “In the Ramblers 75th year, our mission is to revamp walking and restore it to its proper place at the heart of everyday life, leisure and transport – no matter who you are! We want to break down the barriers to walking, whether it’s blocked paths or lack of motivation. There is no better expert at this than Julia Bradbury.”
23rd March 2010
Walk Reports from last weekend will be online soon folks, there are two to do and so very little time!!
16th March 2010
New walk report for last Sundays East Lancs Churches Walk is now online HERE plus Gallery pics AND an information sheet! You lot are spoilt...
8th March 2010
New walk report for last Sundays walk from Malham is now online HERE plus Gallery pics.
5th March 2010
With two months of the year gone our weekend walk audit is gathering pace. We have had nine walks so far this year and these have been attended by a total of 102 people which in turn gives us an average of just over 11 per walk. Hopefully, after the first quarter of the year we will begin to have some idea of the mechanics of the walking group on a weekend.
4th March 2010
For the second time this year the Group got some much valued publicity on Radio Lancashire. Sue Baxendale, Pauline Hughes and Phil Bedson were all involved last Saturday morning in a live broadcast from Phil's front room!! To listen go to BBC Radio Lancashire. We are featured at about 9.09am and again at about 9.21am GMT.
4th March 2010
Two new Walk Reports for last Sundays walks led by Robert Eccles HEREand Sue Larder HERE. Many thanks to both leaders for their reports and to Howard Ashworth for his photo's.
16th February 2010
DIARY DATE!! As if you need reminding but just a quick note to say the Area AGM is this coming Sunday, the 21st, at the United Methodist Church, Burnley starting at 3pm prompt! It is hoped that Pendle Hill will be confirmed as the venue for this years Ramblers 75th Anniversary mass picnic / walk where all member groups of the North East Lancs Area will be joining up.
Hyndburn Group is hoping to have two walks on offer in order to benefit our member abilities. More details will be published both here and in Area News next time.
16th February 2010
The three day walk over the Spring Bank Holiday weekend will be the Bronte Way and at 42 miles it means we will average 14 miles per day. It is open to all members and a slip will appear in the next issue of Area News for you to submit. Depending on numbers we may get a minibus to the start for each day and walk back to the cars. We do go home every night and the cost for fares etc usually works out at around £5 per day/per person. Haworth Tourist Information has commemorative badges for those who would wish to obtain one.
16th February 2010
New walk report for last Sundays walk to Linton, led by substitute leader, James Jolly is now online HERE. More Gallery pics added as well.
08th February 2010
New walk report for Pauline Hughes' walk to the Atom yesterday, Sunday 7th, is now online HERE. There's a gallery too!
05th February 2010
After a few people have asked for more pictures from the walks I have now added a Gallery of Pictures to last weeks walk report. There are now twenty extra pics and hopefully I can add a gallery to all future walks and if well received I may add one for the first four walks of the year too.
Please do send your comments about the improvements to the website and any other requests for things you may want within it.
01st February 2010
The Walk Report for Robert Eccles 9 mile walk from Greenberfield Locks on Sunday 31st is now online HERE.
29th January 2010
The Walk Report for Trevor Whittakers 9 mile walk from Mytholmroyd on Sunday 24th is now online HERE. Sorry it's a little late!!
19th January 2010
Some of the more observant amongst you may have noticed a few little changes to the website over the past couple of days. We at Hyndburn Ramblers hope you like them and would welcome any comments you may have about the site.
19th January 2010
Another Walk Report for Pauline Hughes' 9 mile walk to the Singing Ringing Tree on Sunday 17th is now online HERE
16th January 2010
Next Committee Meeting on Monday 25th January at Greyhound Inn, Whalley Road, Accrington. All welcome.
16th January 2010
2010 Coach Ramble destinations now online HERE
13th January 2010
A little bit of actual Group News by way of the Committee.
Hyndburn Group has acquired some new First Aid Kits for our leaders and these are in the process of being distributed within a 'Leaders Pack'. Contained within this pack is a number of aids that our walk leaders will find interesting which includes the following
- First Aid Kit – for minor injuries such as small cuts and blisters.
- Leader List – In case a substitute leader is needed due to illness etc.
- Committee List – to enable the easy contact of Committee Officers.
- Footpath Report Forms – for use in helping to report obstructions etc.
- Walk Leaders Checklist
- Treating Injuries Checklist – for guidance only.
- Membership Forms – for new walkers.
- Walk Programmes – for new walkers.
- Accident Report Form – Hopefully never to be used!
- Hyndburn Group Policies
- Hyndburn Group flyers – for distribution in an appropriate location
- Participation Audit Form
The last item is to be used throughout the year by each leader to help gain an insight into the walking habits and dynamics of Hyndburn Group.
It is hoped that by doing this 'audit' we'll be able to make our Group even more inviting to everyone.
12th January 2010
Well........it went ahead! Phil Bedson appeared on the John 'Gilly' Gillmore show today. It was only for about 5 minutes in total but it was hopefully good publicity for the Hyndburn Group. If you missed it first time then you can hear it by clicking HERE. To save you having to listen to the whole show we are on at approx 1hr 20mins into the show. Enjoy!!
12th January 2010
Another Walk Report for Sheila Taylor's 9 mile walk around Ramsbottom on Sunday 10th is now online HERE
11th January 2010
Listen in!! Hyndburn Ramblers are set to be featured on none other than BBC Radio Lancashire. It is hopeful that the slot, on the John Gilmour show between 1pm-4pm, will get us some much needed publicity which will make more people aware of us and maybe see an increase in membership. For those who may dare to miss it please look out for a link to the show on the site in the coming days.
05th January 2010
The first Walk Report of the year for Phil Bedson's 9 mile walk around Myerscough on Sunday 3rd is now online HERE!
01st January 2010
Welcome to the start of a whole new year! If you've made a resolution to get in shape of just to improve your fitness then have a look at our programme of walks for the coming year. We have everything from short afternoon walks through full day walks to a three day marathon in May! We visit not only the immediate countryside around us but also North to The Lake District, South to the Peak District and East to the Yorkshire Dales.
All this means you can experience a real variety of terrain and mileage. So come and Join us out and about in 2010 to explore the wonderful countryside around you and keep you healthy in return.
01st January 2010
2009 Programme, Walk Reports and Group News have now all been Archived.
28th December 2009
A new walk report, the final one for 2009, for David Hill's Christmas Mince Pie walk on the 20th December is now online HERE
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