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Watch this space for additional information regarding the club activities and walks programme.

From time-to-time, important information will be published in this space which needs to be passed to members between programme publication dates. For club weekends and other special events; booking details are available in the full programme.

Cheltenham Rambling Club AGM 2025

The 2025 AGM for the Cheltenham Rambling Club took place at 7.30pm on Monday 17th November at the Victory Club, Lypiatt
Road, Cheltenham

Below is the link to minutes for AGM 2025 :

Your Feedback is Wanted!

At the AGM there was a discussion as to whether the club should run a survey to canvass members on what they would like from the club, but this motion was narrowly defeated in a vote. One reason some people thought a survey unnecessary was that the committee would like to encourage members to come forward with any suggestions or requests. We can’t guarantee to offer every type of walk or social activity that might be suggested, but we do promise to consider it at the next committee meeting. An example of something that was changed following a 
member request at last year’s AGM, was the splitting of news from the programme, so that reprints of updated versions of the programme are shorter. So if you have any ideas or feedback (positive or negative) on the club’s activities or how it is run, please pass them on to a committee 
member. On most walks you’ll find at least one of us, or else see our contact details in the latest Newsletter (emailed to members) - we are definitely keen to hear your views!

Carol (Chair)

Coach Holiday: Wednesday 15th April – Sunday 19th April 2026

Our destination is Empress Hotel, Douglas, the largest town on the Isle of Man. Overlooking Douglas Bay, the hotel has a piano bar and large 
lounge and a conservatory that features panoramic sea views. It is situated roughly half way along the Promenade so that it is around half a mile south to Douglas’s main shopping area on Strand Street. It is about the same distance in the other direction to the terminus of the Manx Electric 
Railway (for travel to Laxey and Ramsey). The horse tramway passes the hotel.

The Isle of Man is around 32 miles in length and 14 miles across. Douglas is about a third of the way up the eastern side so the complete island is easily accessible from the town. The entire island has been designated a UNESCO Biosphere on account of its natural beauty and has a 
wealth of footpaths for us to explore. (further details in the full programme available to members).

Gloucestershire Ramblers Walking Together Events

On 10th May 2025, Cheltenham Rambling Club were pleased to host this event. Around 90 people from the various Gloucestershire clubs came to Witcombe and Bentham Village Hall to take part in one (or in some cases two) of the seven walks on offer. Many thanks to all the cake bakers – we had a marvellous selection of cakes to offer attendees after their walks. Thanks too, to the members of the committee who stayed at the hall all day to serve cakes and make drinks. And a final thanks to the walk leaders – three of the seven walks were led by us. 

Walking Together 2026

Next year’s Walking Together event is taking place on Saturday 9th May and will be held in Chedworth Village Hall. It isn’t being hosted by a single club, but is a joint effort. If anyone is willing to help in any way, let me know and your contact details will be passed on

Carol (Chair)

Gloucestershire Ramblers News

Below is a link to the latest Gloucestershire Ramblers newsletter:

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High Visibility Waistcoats

Section 13 of the “Guidance for Walks Leaders” on the Club’s website suggests that “in bad 
weather or darkness the leader and backmarker should consider wearing hi-visibility clothing 
or a reflective arm band”. The committee has agreed to purchase two high visibility 
waistcoats for each walk leader who wants them. One for the leader and one to lend to a 
backmarker.

Details for ordering waistcoats are in the full programme.

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Publications

"Cotswold Link Trail", printed by Roy Emes (and Anne Ochala)
Two of the walks in the Autumn programme 2023, 16th (Carol S) and 30th September (Guy V) were taken 
from the above booklet.

The Cotswold Rambling Club

It was with sadness that we heard that our sister organisation, the Cotswold Rambling Club, is planning to hang up its boots this year. It will be celebrating its 100th birthday on 27th September, and leading its last walk the following day. We send best wishes for the final club walks and birthday celebration. Many Cotswold members are already in our club, but we would of course warmly welcome any other Cotswold club members who would like to continue walking to do so with us.

Carol (Chair)

Club Holiday Reports

Carol's report for the Club Criccieth trip 2025 is now available below - thanks to all contributors and the wonderful pictures. Reports for previous years are also available below.

Club 80th Birthday Celebration – Saturday 20 August 2022