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Ramblers http://www.norfolkra.org.uk/ Norfolk Area Newsletter & Walks Programme December 2019 - March 2020 UPDATE FROM THE CHAIR It is nearly time for our AGM again, and everyone is welcome. Please do join us on 8th February at Great Witchingham Village Hall, Hubbard’s Loke, Great Witchingham NR9 5AZ - TG09871851 . There is a 5 mile walk starting at 11:00 and the meeting is at 14:00. You are welcome to come to either of these, but why not make a day of it and stay for both? It will be a great opportunity to meet with members of other groups, and share good ideas, as well as learning more about what the Area does to support the Groups in Norfolk. See you in February! See the centre page pull out for more information. Richard. 24 Swanton Avenue, Dereham, NR19 2HJ 01362 709044 [email protected] NEXT MEETING AND DEADLINES PATH PROBLEMS Path problems are best reported to Norfolk The next deadline for copy for the County Council using the online system via the newsletter is 8th February 2020. The map at http://maps.norfolk.gov.uk/ deadline for copy for the following highways/. Reports then go directly through to newsletter will be 13th June 2020. the teams who need to check and respond. All other routes require additional staff time to The Area Council meetings in 2020 will be record them on ‘the system’. If you do not have internet access, report via 0344 800 8020 or on 14th March, 11th July and 14th write to the Rights of Way Team, Planning Dept, November at 10:00 at Honingham Village Norfolk County Council, County Hall, Martineau Hall. Lane, Norwich, NR1 2SG. Where a member is unsure, or the problem is Our Area Secretary is Ken Hawkins, the not clear, report the problem to Ian Mitchell, 5 address for area correspondence is 26 Montcalm Road, Norwich, NR1 4HX. 01603 Hillfields, Dereham NR19 1UE. His phone 622539, email address: number is 07505 426750 and email address [email protected] Please also is [email protected] send Ian anything sent to the council. RAMBLERS CENTRAL OFFICE The address of the Ramblers’ Central Office is: 2nd Floor, Camelford House, 87—90 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7TW Tel: 020 7339 8500, Fax: 020 7339 8501 email [email protected] Web http://www.ramblers.org.uk The Norfolk Area, Ramblers , is part of The Ramblers, a registered charity (number 1093577), and a company limited by guarantee (registration number 4458492) The Ramblers’ Norfolk Area The RoW issues most commonly reported to Norfolk County Council The table below is taken from a report presented to the October meeting of the Norfolk Local Access Forum, showing the issues reported to Norfolk County Council in the period 1 June to 31 August 2019: 315 were logged in June, 434 in July and 301 in August. N, S and W are the three operational areas into which NCC divides the county for rights of way purposes. (Full papers are available at https://norfolkcc.cmis.uk.com/norfolkcc/Meetings/tabid/128/ctl/ViewMeetingPublic/mi d/496/Meeting/1521/Committee/42/Default.aspx.) This reporting system is the one that NCC uses to indicate the state of the network, making it essential that all issues are reported. It also makes it more efficient for the county if you use the online system at http://maps.norfolk.gov.uk/highways/. 2 Newsletter & Walks Programme December 2019 to March 2020 KING'S LYNN & DISTRICT GROUP DECEMBER 2019 TO MARCH 2020 Group Secretary:- Ms P Andrew Tel .07759 549273 Walks Programme Coordinators:- Tuesdays:- Ms P Andrew Tel .07759 549273 Wednesday Short & Leisurely:- Mr A Brinsdon Tel. 01760 720070 Thursdays:- Mr H Pearce Tel. 07842 275847 Saturdays:- Ms M Hendey Tel. 07875 632732 Sundays & Programme Secretaries- Mr M & Mrs S Berman Tel. 01553 679277 Walk Details:- Walks in this programme will commence @ 10:00 unless otherwise stated, when the start time will be shown in BOLD print. Please check programme. BRISK walks will maintain this pace throughout the walk; members who feel they would be unable to keep up are advised not to attempt them. Food & drink - members should bring sufficient for their own needs over the length of the walk Please observe both the Highway Code on roads & the Country Code on all our walks. Weather - If the weather is particularly bad prior to a walk we recommend that you contact the leader(s) before setting out, to check that the walk will still take place. Dogs - are welcome on most walks but should be on a lead. Some walks are by permission of the landowner when only assistance dogs are permitted. If in doubt, please contact the walk leader. Ordnance Survey (OS) Map References & Postcodes The six digit number is the walk start location reference, with the first three digits showing position on the map edge scales horizontally & the second three showing position vertically. Postcodes shown should get you to the vicinity of the start point if using a Satnav but will not necessarily take you to the start point. WALK BOOKS:- We have a wide range of books available to walkers, covering areas local to King's Lynn, as well as other parts of Norfolk. They all feature 16 circular walks with maps and are easy for the casual walker to follow. Prices are around £3.50 and books can be obtained from:- www.kingslynnramblers.org Please Note Abbreviations:- CP = Car Park VH = Village Hall NT = National Trust PH = Public House Programme Secretary's Note:- This programme and other information about the group can be found on our website www.kingslynnramblers.org. For 'Fit Together Health Walks' details can be found at www.activenorfolk.org/fittogether or telephone the local coordinator on 01553 616251 CAR PARKING - at some locations a fee of £1 per car (unless otherwise stated) is levied. This is in appreciation of our permission to park. NB: ALL WALK DISTANCES SHOWN ARE ESTIMATED AND SHOWN IN MILES MOST SUNDAY WALKS are at least 8m and kept at a steady pace with snack & lunch stops expected. If you require further information about any walk please contact the walk leader. Sunday 9 A View with a Loo - A Convenient Coastal Walk Postcode PE36 6EJ 1st Dec MEET St Edmunds Chapel, Cliff Parade, Hunstanton OS REF TF674 419 1000hrs LED BY Wendy M TEL 07968 088740 Monday 9.5 Massingham & Rougham Postcode PE32 2HN 2nd Dec MEET Great Massingham Green by Church OS REF TF 798 229 1000hrs LED BY Paul O TEL 07443 873686. Tuesday BRISK 6 Fakenham & Around Postcode NR21 7LQ 3rd Dec MEET Hempton Church OS REF TF 914 291 1000hrs LED BY Pam (visit to Xmas Tree Festival) TEL 07759 549273 3 The Ramblers’ Norfolk Area KING'S LYNN & DISTRICT GROUP DECEMBER 2019 TO MARCH 2020 Thursday 5 Old Hunstanton Park & Ringstead Postcode PE36 6JR 5th Dec MEET St.Mary's Church CP Old Hunstanton OS REF TF 688 420 1000hrs LED BY Angela & Dennis CP fee (see start of programme) TEL 01485 572458 Saturday 6 Wootton & Around Postcode PE31 6AA 7th Dec MEET Lynn Road, opp KL Golf Club OS REF TF 652 237 1000hrs LED BY Roy & Maureen TEL 01553 675833 Sunday 13.5 A View without a Loo Postcode PE36 6EJ 8th Dec MEET St Edmunds Chapel, Cliff Parade, Hunstanton OS REF TF674 419 1000hrs LED BY Gerald TEL 07831 586940 Tuesday BRISK 5 Turkey & Tinsel Lunch Postcode PE31 8BB 10th Dec MEET Briarfields CP OS REF TF 759 436 1000hrs LED BY Chris & Sandra (please order by 30th November) TEL 01760 722947 or 01553 771108 Wednesday 3.5 Sandringham Postcode PE36 6EN 11th Dec SHORT & MEET Sandringham Visitor Centre OS REF TF 690 288 1330hrs LEISURELY LED BY Keith S TEL 01485 542268 Thursday 6 Pentney and River Nar Postcode PE32 1LB 12th Dec MEET Pentney Church Parking in front of church OS REF TF 721 138 1000hrs LED BY Hugh & Jane TEL 07842 275847 Saturday 5 Fring Postcode PE31 6SE 14th Dec MEET Fring Church OS REF TF 735 348 1000hrs LED BY Sue C TEL 01485 570377 Sunday 10.5 Inmere & Icknield way Postcode PE36 6EN 15th Dec MEET Sandringham Visitor Centre OS REF TF 690 288 1000hrs LED BY Cliff TEL 07783 153429 Tuesday BRISK 6 Road to Nowhere Postcode PE30 4EE 17th Dec MEET Gaywood Community Centre OS REF TF 638 200 1000hrs LED BY Ken & Barbara (coffee stop at Morrisons) TEL 01553 767157 Thursday 5.5 Castle Rising and Christmas cuppa. Postcode PE31 6AG 19th Dec MEET Road alongside Alms houses OS REF TF 666 248 1000hrs LED BY Hugh & Jane Option for visit to tea rooms after walk TEL 07842 275847 Saturday No Walk Offered at time of going to press. 21st Dec Please check website www.kingslynnramblers.org for updates. Sunday No Walk Offered at time of going to press. 22nd Dec Please check website www.kingslynnramblers.org for updates. Tuesday No Walk Today Merry Christmas 24th Dec Thursday 4 Boxing Day Mince Pies and Waggy Tails (Dog Friendly) Postcode PE33 0DG 26th Dec MEET Shouldham Warren CP OS REF TF 680 104 1000hrs LED BY Myra Pop-up cafe after walk. Everything supplied. TEL 07875 632732 4 Newsletter & Walks Programme December 2019 to March 2020 KING'S LYNN & DISTRICT GROUP DECEMBER 2019 TO MARCH 2020 Saturday 6 South Creake Meander Postcode NR21 9LX 28th Dec MEET South Creake Church OS REF TF 855 362 1000hrs LED BY Paul O TEL 07443 873686. Sunday No Walk Offered at time of going to press.