CHELTENHAM RAMBLING CLUB

Spring Programme: March - June 2012

Our 70th anniversary year (1942-2012).

Highlights:

Our rambling club is into its' special anniversary year. Founded in 1942, it was set up as part of the holidays at home concept to provide leisure opportunities for a war-time population affected by travel restrictions. Some of the clubs earliest members were service men and women stationed in the area. Seventy years on and the club thrives. The tweed jackets, skirts and pipesmoke may have been replaced by modern waterproofs, fleeces, and high tech footwear - but the enjoyment of walking remains the same to the current membership in the 21st century.

We offer a full spring programme with walks to suit a variety of tastes and abilities. The Holst Way and The Winchcombe Way feature prominently for the full day walkers. Our other walks cover landscape from the Stroud canals to the Malvern Hills. In addition, there is a special event where the club will be having a relay event covering all of the Cotswold Way (1-3 June) - see the full programme for details. Our evening walking season starts on 28 March - the lighter nights are always an encouraging sign that spring and summer are truly on the way. Social events include a Skittles evening (24 March) and a treasure ramble in Cirencester (20 May).

Don't forget our popular monthly pub-meets in Cheltenham - they are an ideal opportunity for new members to get to know the club.

Walking blog

One of our members, Guy, has a blog covering some of his own favourite walks and walking experiences. He features an overview of walks such as The Ross Round, The Palladian Way and The Cape to Cape walk:

Guy's rambling guide to walks in England, Scotland and Wales

Useful Walking Sites

Check out the following links to other walking sites (non-commercial please).

Happy Hiker

Full news and walk details can be found in the complete programme, which is available to members - enquiries via the e-mail address below.

Rambling and making new friends!

Contact Liz, our membership secretary, at chelt_ramblers@hotmail.com