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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)

Gloucestershire Ramblers Walking Together Events

Walking Together 2026

Once again the Gloucestershire Ramblers Walking Together day took place on Saturday 9th May and was held at Chedworth Village Hall with some fine weather for walking. 80 people turned up to do one of the seven walks on offer and to enjoy a good selection of cakes afterwards. On the 11 mile ramble led by our club, the walk was held up while a large Roman snail was rescued, after being spotted in the middle of the road!

Carol (Chair)

Safeguarding

The club has not previously had a policy about safeguarding, so the Health and Safety Guidance has been updated to include a paragraph on this (see Health and Safety Guidance on the Club Essentials tab). Essentially it states that should any member have any concerns about any inappropriate action by another member during a club event, the incident should be reported and will be investigated in confidence.

Increase in Car Share Contribution

As you will be aware, fuel prices have increased substantially over recent months. The club has not changed the car share contribution (the amount paid by a member to a driver giving them a lift to a club walk) for several years, so the Committee has decided to increase it from the current 10p per mile to 20p per mile, starting from the 1st September. This is obviously a large rise, but reflects the fuel situation, and given that most drivers have to make a detour in order to pick up walkers at the meeting place, this may help compensate for the extra driving and time required to offer lifts.

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 Isle of Man holiday 2026 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