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The Ramblers’ Association Working for walkers Norfolk Area Newsletter & Walks Programme December 2012 - March 2013 http://www.norfolkra.org.uk/ AREA OFFICE: Our Area Secretary is Brian Ansell, the address for area correspondence is 44 The Street, Rockland St. Mary, Norwich, NR14 7AH. The phone number is (01508) 538654 and the email address is [email protected] Path Problems in Norfolk, where sure of your details, can be reported directly to: Rights of Way Team, Planning & Transportation Dept, Norfolk County Council, County Hall, Martineau Lane, Norwich, NR1 2SG. (Telephone: 0344 800 8020) Where a member is unsure, or the problem is not clear, report the problem to Ian Mitchell, 5 Montcalm Road, Norwich, NR1 4HX. (Telephone: 01603 622539, email address: [email protected]) Ian would also like to know anything directly reported to the Rights of Way Team. The Area News Editor: Richard May, 24 Swanton Avenue, Dereham, NR19 2HJ. Telephone 01362 851547, email address is [email protected] Tel: 0845 331 2782 All RA members are invited to take part in any walk in the Area programme. Non-members Mobile: 07802 270598 are welcome to participate and are invited to join the RA if they so desire once they have Email: [email protected] sampled the variety of walks on offer. New members can join or existing members can Web: www.inter-logic.co.uk update their details (change of group, change of name or address) by phoning Ramblers Central Office in London on 020 7339 8500 . You can also join on the Ramblers website: http://www.ramblers.org.uk Are you happy with your Internet Service Provider? Dates for your diary: The next deadline for copy for the newsletter is 16 February 2013. The deadline for copy for Inter-Logic have always prided ourselves on the best ever broadband installations. This the following newsletter will be 15 June 2013. The Area Council meetings in 2013 will be starts with one of the best service providers in the industry, offering UK based technical 16th March, 20th July and 16th November at 10:00 at Honingham Village Hall. support with properly qualified technicians on a normal rate phone number. On top of this, Inter-Logic install high quality Internet connection hardware, and always make sure your security software is current, so that every install is a safe install. Area AGM - Saturday 9th February 2013 at 14:00 Trinity Methodist Church, Dereham (Exp 238 991 137) To get the most from your Internet connection, contact Inter-Logic to see 11 am Short morning walk from the car park, led by Carole how we can help! 2 pm AGM followed by a talk by Richard May on “Lapland and the Ice Hotel” Everyone welcome, please come along to support the area! Index of Walks Programmes FAKENHAM 30 - 31 NORWICH 20 - 21 RAMBLERS CENTRAL OFFICE GREAT YARMOUTH 24 - 25 SHERINGHAM 12 -13 The address of the Ramblers’ Central Office is: 2nd Floor, Camelford House, 87—90 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7TW HIKE NORFOLK 19 SHORT & LEISURELY 14 - 15 Tel: 020 7339 8500, Fax: 020 7339 8501 KING’S LYNN 7 - 11 SOUTHERN NORFOLK 28 - 29 email [email protected] LEG STRETCHERS 15 WENSUM 26 - 27 The Norfolk Area, Ramblers’ Association, is part of The Ramblers’ Association, a registered charity (number 1093577), and a company limited by guarantee (registration number 4458492) MID NORFOLK 18 The Ramblers’ Norfolk Area Newsletter & Walks Programme December 2012 - March 2013 th The 39 Annual General Meeting of the Norfolk Area of the Ramblers' Association will take place on Saturday 9th February 2013 at 14:00 hours in the Trinity Methodist Church Hall, Theatre FAKENHAM WALKING FESTIVAL Street, Dereham, Norfolk (Preceded by a short walk commencing at 11am followed by Picnic Lunch drinks provided) Friday 14th June, Saturday 15th June and Sunday 16th June 2013 AGENDA Fakenham Ramblers are leading four walks each day, of varying lengths, to suit individual capabilities. Chairman's Introduction & Welcome These cover the coast, the countryside, and in and around Fakenham and need to be pre-booked. Evening entertainment includes live music, and an illustrated talk on Norfolk wildlife, a pub meal and quiz and Apologies for Absence. riverside pub meal. 1. Minutes of the 2012 Annual General Meeting (copies were circulated with July Free transport has been arranged. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Programme) For more information and to reserve a place, please look on our website: 2. Matters Arising. www.fakenhamwalkingfestival.co.uk or telephone: 01328 864727 3. Treasurer's Report for the Financial year and approval of annual accounts for year ending 30th September 2012 4. Appointment of Independent Examiner (Auditor) for 2013 5. Reports of Other Officers:- (1) Area Secretary – Brian Ansell (2) Area Membership Secretary – Derek Goddard (3) Area Footpath Co-ordinator and Rights of Way Sub-Committee Chairman - Ian Mitchell (4) Area Newsletter Editor - Richard May (5) Countryside Officer - Ray Walpole (6) Publicity Officer – John Kent (7) Publications Manager - Sheila Smith You pay only for the accommodation - we guide you on the Lake District fells (8) Walks in EDP/EEN – Sue Walker Couples and small / medium sized groups are our speciality 8 Election of Area Council Members for 2012/13 (Subject Alternatively, relax and unwind, book on an accommodation only basis we can advise on sightseeing, restaurants, walking etc. to Change)The following have indicated a willingness to stand for re-election:- As President Jeanne LeSurf As Chairman Bernard Moore As Vice Chairman Ian Mitchell 4 & 5 star High quality Self-catering Apartments in the heart of the National Park As Area Secretary Vacant Private apartments in converted 17th century Manor House & Coach House within own gardens. Area Treasurer Peter James Tranquil, secluded location. Only three minutes walk from all village amenities. As Membership Secretary Derek Goddard Private parking. Dogs welcome in some apartments. As Minutes Secretary Vacant As Footpath Co-ordinator Ian Mitchell * * * As Newsletter Editor Richard May 3 Night Weekend & 4 Night mid-week breaks available all year As Publications Manager Sheila Smith 2 night breaks available over the winter period Start a Mid-week break on a Monday – Stay Thursday free of charge As Countryside Officer Ray Walpole Free services of Qualified Mountain Leader for Guided Walking As Area Access Officer Mark Elvin As Publicity Officer Vacant As Press Officer Allan Jones Details & Brochure – Allison & Roger Peak 015394 34924 As Committee Members Sue Walker + 2 Vacancies Email: [email protected] www.ambleside-accommodation.co.uk 9 Questions for Area Council The AGM will be followed by an Illustrated talk from Richard May “Lapland & the Ice Hotel” 2 31 The Ramblers’ Norfolk Area Newsletter & Walks Programme December 2012 - March 2013 FAKENHAM RAMBLERS GROUP 39th Annual General Meeting of Norfolk Area Ramblers Association. Programme of Walks – December 2012 – March 2013 Group Sec: Vic – 01263 713613 : Walks Sec: Alison – 01328 738902 Members will note that the Invitation to all Members to attend our Annual General Meeting, on Saturday All walks start at 10.30 am unless otherwise stated. Packed lunches required for walks over 6 miles. 9th February 2013, with the usual Agenda, has been printed within the Area Walks Programme for Have included postcodes wherever possible – BUT always use map reference! December to March. The Minutes of the previous AGM were stitched within the August to November Programme. Date & Time Venue Grid Ref & Miles Leader(s) December Felbrigg 133/195394 Judith The AGM will be hosted by Mid Norfolk and our thanks are due to Group Secretary Carole Jackson, and th Saturday 8 Park Fellbrigg Hall (NR11 8PR) 01328 864061 her Group, for making the necessary arrangements for the hire of the Trinity Methodist Church Hall in 9 miles NT Car Park Theatre Street, Dereham – parking is available in the Car Park off Trinity Close and Cherry Tree Car Park just down the road, if needed. Carole will lead the walk from the Hall at 11 am (approx 5 miles) and Saturday 22nd NO WALK THIS WEEK-END Sunday 23rd drinks will be provided at 1pm(approx). Tea & Cakes will be provided during the AGM for those January attending . Tuesday 1st Wells next the Sea 251/916434 Kate Vacancies Park on the Buttlands (NR23 1EZ) 01328 711312 5 miles A number of stalwart members of the Area Council are taking the opportunity to stand down this year. Sunday 6th Burnham Thorpe and 251/852418 Alison John Kent has served in a number of capacities currently as Publicity Officer and has organised with around (PE31 8HL) 01328 738902 other volunteers our “stalls” at Norfolks' Shows, Fairs & Fetes – big & small across the County. The Park near Church 8 miles Council would welcome any Member/members who would like to continue this valuable work of out reach to encourage more to join the Ramblers. The Public often complain about the state of Footpaths in th Saturday 19 West Raynam 238/874253 Barbara and Alan Norfolk but it is only the Ramblers Association that has the organisation and resources to tackle the Park on road near former (NR21 7) 01328 855352 Local Authorities to use their powers to resolve the growing list of problems. Grehound Inn 6 miles Gillian Kent is currently Minute Secretary responsible for minuting the Meetings of the Area Council February Blakeney 251/027441 Jenny and Vic enabling the Area Secretary to concentrate on discussion within the Meeting. Ability to listen, record, nd (NR25 7NE) Saturday 2 NT Quayside Car Park 01263 713613 summarise and provide succinct minutes is required for this post. 6 miles Both Sheila Tebble and Colin Wright have represented the interests of the Membership on the Area Following this walk our AGM (approx 1.30 pm) and Walks Planning Meeting (approx 2.00 pm) will Council and ensured that Members are uppermost when decisions are made.