On the 14th November 1932 the Manchester Guardian published an article entitled The Doings of the Ramblers’ Federations

Bolton and Mid Lancashire: A suggestion of importance

A well attended conference of club secretaries met at Barrow Bridge, this being the first meeting if its kind. Discussion turned on two important problems, the first of which is ‘The efficiency of the club’ Many ideas for the attraction of new members were discussed, including novelty rambles, the starting of rambles at the time announced, occasional social evenings.........
The other point was the new work caused by the passing of the Rights of Ways Act. A close watch of all footpaths is essential, and discussion turned on the best way of accomplishing this. The formation of regional committees which would be responsible for a given area. thus making sure that every footpath would be under supervision and would be periodically reviewed.......

It seems that things don’t change, the same items still take a large fraction of our time. Extra help is always welcome. Anyone wishing to offer help especially with footpath monitoring should get in touch with Sue Stephenson on 01204 692 458

Thursday Walks

Next week,onThurs 15th Dec, we'll be walking a bit further afield round Rivington and the week after, on Thurs 22nd Dec, there will be a Christmas Special involving an extra walk (about 4/5 miles) up to the Winter Hill mast and then both groups will meet up at Curleys cafe for a drink and possibly something to eat.

More volunteers please
If anyone would like their twice yearly programme delivered electronically it would a valuable means of saving money, which could be used other purposes. All you need to do is send Your name and membership number(so we can identify you on the membership list) together with your emailaddress to www.boltonramblers.org.uk
Thankyou for you help