Over this month we have walks scheduled for almost every weekend: the Crinkle Crags walk on Saturday 1st November, the Ullswater walk on Saturday 15th November & AGM walk on 23rd November. So there is a good variety of walks from mid-level, to big mountains to lake walks coming up.
We aim to offer regular walks throughout the year. To do this we are dependant on our walk leaders and are always looking for new leaders to help maintain a full walks programme for our members to enjoy
You can Lead a Walk
We provide a supportive environment for new leaders, offering guidance, resources and opportunities in your walk leadership role. For our walks you don’t need any special qualifications just the ability to navigate your way round your chosen route and the confidence to lead a small group.
- Submit your walk route and description to our walk co-ordinator
- We review and publish your event
- Turn up & be supported by another walk leader for your first events
Want more information and guidance? Speak with our walk co-ordinator and visit the Ramblers site offering a comprehensive course of about 90 minutes. More information can be found at Walk leadership online training – Ramblers
We need you!
Some members are stepping down from key council positions. We welcome new nominations; roles are not arduous, requiring just a few hours a month & we are open to you sharing tasks (up to two persons) if it helps lighten the load, but you do need to be a member of the Ramblers for us to comply with their paperwork & constitution.
Roles and their responsibilities are outlined at the bottom of the page. Nominations needed by 20th November please get in touch with one of the group or contact us here!
AGM
Coming up soon will be the AGM on 23rd November at the Coledale Inn 1pm. This is your opportunity to have a more formal say in the running of the group. We have positions open and if the group is to survive in it is current format it needs your assistance.
**Raffle prizes after the AGM**
AGM Agenda
- Apologies for Absence
- Minutes of 2024 AGM
- Presidents Report
- Treasurers Report and adoption of Accounts
- Matters Arising
- Election of Officers for 2026
- Any other business
Group Roles
| Chairperson | |
| Main purpose of the role: | To promote the aims of the Ramblers in the Group by ensuring that discussion and decision-making in the Group are conducted in an efficient, friendly and inclusive manner. The Chair’s approach to meetings needs to recognise both the voluntary commitment and responsibilities of the office-holders present as well as adhering to the democratic principles and constitution of the Groups committee. The Chair keeps the wheels of the committee oiled and moving. |
| What we need from you: | An affinity with all the charitable aims of the Ramblers. An ability to motivate and engage with fellow volunteers on the committee and to encourage discussions in meetings. |
| What you could be doing: | Facilitating a culture of open, respectful discussion where all those who are keen to contribute are given the opportunity to do so. Arranging the casting of votes on agenda items where necessary, and exercising the chair’s casting vote if required. Ensuring that the date, time and venue for the next meeting is agreed upon at the close of the meeting. Discussing the agenda and keeping the discussions ‘on track’ throughout the meeting. |
| Treasurer | |
| Main purpose of the role: | To oversee the finances of the Group. To complete the annual budgeting process and carry out ongoing accounting, feeding in to the Group AGM and annual return to central office. |
| What we need from you: | Enjoyment of walking and an affinity with all the charitable aims of the Ramblers. A methodical and organised approach. Numerate and not intimidated by figures (not that this groups are complex or large). Previous experience managing budgets or accounts would be an advantage. A commitment to the need for transparency and accountability with charitable funds. Computer-literate: able to manage figures using a spreadsheet; contactable by email; comfortable with accessing account details on the internet. |
| Why you are needed: | The Group Treasurer is a key member of the Group committee and is charged with ‘holding the purse strings’. The Treasurer is involved in planning the Group’s expenditure for the upcoming year and liaising with the Area Treasurer as necessary. The Treasurer is also tasked with ensuring the accountability of the Group through ongoing accounting and annual financial reporting. |
| What you could be doing: | Preparing annual budgets, approving expenditure, paying bills, carrying out ongoing accounting, preparing the annual return to central office, presenting financial information (including at the Group AGM), ensuring compliance with financial policies and procedures. |
| Walk Co-ordinator | |
| Main purpose of the role: | To co-ordinate the compilation of a varied programme of Group Walks on behalf of the Group. The programme should contain sufficient variety in order to be attractive and accessible. |
| What we need from you: | A passion for walking and an affinity with all the charitable aims of the Ramblers. Good organisational skills and good communication and liaison skills. An ability to enthuse new and potential Walk Leaders to develop a varied programme of walks. |
| Duties: | Compile and publish a rolling programme of Group walks. Liaise with your Committee to establish what your ideal programme would look like. Factors to consider include the number of Walk Leaders available to the Group, the frequency with which they would like to offer walks & the distance and terrain of walks. Maintain a contact list of Walk Leaders and ensure that walks are entered onto the Ramblers Walks and Event Manager programme (or website). Work with the website admin to communicate the programme. |
| Events Officer | |
| Main purpose of the role: | To enable your Group to flourish and grow by attracting new members. Leading co-ordination of social events. |
| What we need from you: | Previous experience of publicity or marketing would be helpful. Ability to think creatively and to get new ideas going. Able to enthuse other Group members and to win over a handful to help-out with occasional tasks. Computer-literate, social media experience a bonus. |
| Duties: | To promote your Group and its activities to non-members in and around your Group’s area with media including on-line marketing. Arranging events with council and members. Adding to the Group website and updating it regularly with local campaigning work and information. |
| Secretary | |
| Main purpose of the role: | The Secretary holds a pivotal position in the Group. He/She keeps the Group Committee running effectively through good administration. In addition, the Secretary is in an ideal position to take a lead role in developing the Group’s work and raising its profile. |
| What we need from you: | Good at administration. Team-player, able to build good relationships with other office-holders, especially the Group Chair. Aware of the contributions in time and energy of fellow volunteers. Computer literate, comfortable with word-processing and the internet. |
| What you could be doing: | Arrange Group meetings and the AGM as required by the constitution. Act as primary point of contact with central office. Maintain up-to-date records of Group Office Holders and submit information to the Area Secretary as necessary. Answering general queries from members or potential members. |
| Website Officer | |
| Main purpose of the role: | To communicate and promote the work of the Ramblers in the Group using the internet to the Group membership and beyond to the wider public. The website is also a platform to publicise the Groups walk’s programme, although this should be done through Walks and Event Manager on the central Ramblers website.The website can therefore be used as a tool to strengthen the Group. |
| What we need from you: | Good knowledge of basic website management. Creative flair to give the website an attractive look and feel |
| Duties: | To maintain a Group website updated both in content and structure. To gather information from office holders, local groups or central office communications to make interesting or relevant reading for members and non-members. |
Nominations
| Chairperson | Vacant |
| General Secretary | Vacant |
| Treasurer | Vacant |
| Walk Co-ordinator | Myles |
| Events Officer | Lesley |
| Website bod | Ben |
| General council member(s) | Kate |