16th November 2006
2007 Walks Programme now online HERE

16th November 2006
Just a reminder that the Group AGM will take place this coming Monday, 20th November, at Town Hall Accrington.

20th July 2006
Due to unforseen circumstances it is with great regret I have had to tender my resignation from the Hyndburn Group of the Ramblers Association and the N E Lancs Area. Walking with the Group is something I will miss enormously and I will hopefully 'guest' on walks in the future. I have made many friends within the Group, and indeed within other Groups, and again I will definitely miss you all. Thank you for all your support over the previous 12 years I have served as Chair and within my other roles.

Yours

Phil Bedson

09th June 2006
Further to the news article below from June the first it is regrettable that Paul Gott's walk will have to be cancelled. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. It would also be appreciated if as many members as possible could help to verbally spread the word as not everyone will read this notification. Thank-you very much.

06th June 2006
Millenium Walk Report now up on the Walk Reports page. As there were a lot of photo's the best are being sorted and re-sized to appear on their own pages so please be patient!

01st June 2006
Paul Gott has contacted us to say he can no longer lead his scheduled walk on the 18th of June. If one of our members can lead an alternative please E-mail.

01st June 2006
Received the following from one of the participants of the Millenium Way walk over the Spring Bank Holiday weekend. Thought it deserved to be put up here.

Dear Phil,

Thank you for the opportunity to join Hyndburn Ramblers on the Millenium Way walk. The organisation was absolutely first class, particularly the mini-bus; the leadership and map reading with yourself and David was beyond reproach. I was made very welcome and it was good to see so many 'old' friends and make new one's.

The weather overall blessed us, the area was outstanding, what can I say about the views..."Oh hell aye! Well worth the effort". Due to holidays and other commitments I will not be able to walk for a couple of months however, thanks to your walk programme, I will be joining you again.

Doug

Hopefully I'll have a report on the walk up by the weekend.

01st June 2006
The new batch of Hyndburn Ramblers Sweatshirts have now been ordered and will hopefully be available in a fortnight. Colours are: Navy, Bottle Green and Red in sizes M or L. Guide price will be £12.50
As a trial we have also ordered half a dozen polo shirts with the same logo. Colours are White and Light Blue in sizes M or L. Guide price will be £10
E-mail if you would like more details or indeed to order.

25th May 2006
Another Walk Report now up - HERE

08th May 2006
Two new reports for you all on the Reports Page HERE. Thanks to Sheila Taylor for her report - contributions are always welcome.

10th April 2006
At the Committee Meeting last week a couple of changes amongst the Officers was proposed. The Minutes Secretary and the Treasurer will be swapping roles at the AGM in November. The current treasurer, K. Dwyer, will also be the new Publicity Officer.
The Footpath Officer role is currently vacant although an idea from a committee member has been put forward and we are awaiting confirmation either way.
If anybody wishes to join the Hyndburn Group Committee either as an Officer or just a member then please do E-mail our chairman, Phil Bedson.

10th April 2006
The walk report from the Craven Churches Circular is now up on the Reports Page HERE.
This report has a little extra too!

29th March 2006
The walk report for last Sunday's Meet-a-Group walk at Malham is now up on the Reports Page HERE.

19th March 2006
The walk report from Cragg Vale today is now up on the Reports Page HERE.

02nd March 2006
The walk report from Kirkby Lonsdale last Sunday is now up on the Reports Page HERE.

28th February 2006
Received today from Peter Mason of Hyndburn Borough Council

"I am very sorry to hear about Norman. He was such a good man, full of energy and enthusiasm. A real gentleman who will be sorely missed. He worked extremely hard to improve public footpaths in Hyndburn and I appreciate his help and the effort that he put in over the years."

26th February 2006
Two pieces of very sad news I'm afraid.

It is with great sadness that I have to report the sudden death of Norman Jeffrey whilst out walking on Saturday the 25th. Having held the post of the Groups Footpath Officer for the last three years, he had built up a great relationship between the Group and the local council and was responsible for getting loads of improvements and re-opening blocked fp's.
All our sympathies go out to his family at this time.

At the same time we also heard of the sudden death of the N E Lancs Area Chairman Bill Clegg whilst out walking on the 21st. Our deepest sympathies go to Bill's Family also.

17th February 2006
Two new links added to the Links page.

27th January 2006
Another walk report on the Reports Page HERE. It must also have the longest title so far!

20th January 2006
The first Walk Report of the year has been gratefully received from Kath Dwyer and is now online HERE. Many thanks to Kath and hopefully there will be lots more reports to come throughout the year so please give it a go!!

16th January 2006
2005 Group News, Walk Programme and Walk Reports are all now in the Archives.

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