Walking - Ramblers
VOLUNTEER LEADERS take turns to choose a venue, recce the walk and lead it on the day (Guidelines are offered). The walks are usually 5 - 6 miles with the possibility of some hills. Wet gear and walking shoes/boots essential. We usually meet at a central point to share driving & expenses. We either take packed lunches or have lunch/snack after the walk. The emphasis is on enjoyment, good craic and convivial company, all within our safety guidelines. Happy Walking!
Our group meets on all but the last Thursday of each month at 10am at various venues; Give your name to Brenda and she will keep you updated on details of forthcoming walks by email.
Our walking programme continued weekly throughout the Pandemic, by introducing a few modifications. Now that we are free from the restrictions, we can plan to travel further afield and share cars to the start of the more distant walks.
However, before you decide to come to walk with the group, please undertake YOUR OWN RISK ASSESSMENT, taking your personal circumstances into account and YOUR RISK TO OTHERS IN THE GROUP. This will include social distancing, THE SAFETY OF OTHER MEMBERS IN THE GROUP, the use of public transport and a limited return to car sharing
Keep your Thursdays as part of your exercise regime and walk safely
_Please note:
The Third Age Trust’s Public Liability Insurance covers u3a members while out walking, but does not provide personal accident insurance. Participants on walks (including guests) should take responsibility for their own care, safety and equipment. They should remain with the group.
THE RAMBLERS+ GROUP HAS PROVEN TO BE A VERY SUCCESSFUL ADDITION TO OUR WALKS PROGRAMME, SO IS NOW ESTABLISHED AS A BRANCH OF OUR OVERALL ALL WEATHER WALKING GROUP.
The aim of the Ramblers + is to offer a BRISKER slightly longer alternative to the Ramblers once a month, to take place on a Thursday ( usually 2nd Thursday in the month) at the same time as the Ramblers. The walks will be 6-8 miles and approx 3 - 3.5 hours including lunch.
As with all our groups, we depend on interest shown and availability of WILLING VOLUNTEERS to lead walks.#
| Dates for your Diary | |
|---|---|
| Thu May 2nd | MONTALTO ESTATE Must be booked in advance - booking details later £6.50 per person, based on a group of 15 Walk starts at 10.30am Leader:- Anne Maguire |
| Thu May 9th | BLUEBELL WALK AT PORTGLENONE Details to follow Leader:- Goretti O’Connor |
| Thu May 16th | THIS WALK DATE VACANT VOLUNTEER LEADERS NEEDED |
| Thu May 23rd | VISIT TO RATHLIN ISLAND Details of GROUP BOOKING to follow Leader:- Goretti O’Connor + AN Other |
| Thu Jun 6th | THIS WALK DATE VACANT. VOLUNTEER LEADER NEEDED |
| Thu Jun 13th | THIS WALK DATE VACANT. VOLUNTEER LEADER NEEDED |
| Thu Jun 20th | ANNUAL BBQ Details to follow |
| Thu Jun 27th | THIS WALK DATE VACANT. VOLUNTEER LEADER NEEDED |
| Thu Jul 4th | THIS WALK DATE VACANT. VOLUNTEER LEADER NEEDED |
| Thu Jul 11th | THIS WALK DATE VACANT. VOLUNTEER LEADER NEEDED |
| Thu Jul 18th | THIS WALK DATE VACANT. VOLUNTEER LEADER NEEDED |
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