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CONTENTS

Obituary, Frank Fay.…………………………………………………………….2

The DalesBus….………………………………………………………………….2

Keeping your computer safe...……..……………………..…………………...2

Holiday Apartment in Bulgaria………………………………………………..3

Saturday Secretary’s Report..…………………………………………………3

Cockermouth Weekend………………………………………………………..4

Tenby Holiday Update………………………………………………………….4

A Circular Walk From Todmorden….……………………………………….5

Summer Chinese Special……………………………………………………….6

From the Membership Secretary.…………………………………………….6

From the Sunday Rambles Secretary…………...…………………………...6

CHA Annual General Meeting….....………………………………………….9

Nominee Forms………......………………………………………………...10-11

Minutes of the 2010 AGM…………………………………………………12-14

Social Secretary's Report

Hi folks

Just to let you know Wednesday at the Old Pavilion Carvery was another success with 25 enjoying the roast beef,

ham and turkey and ice cream included as a few of us pulled the offer from the internet so we were all included.

Retiring to a quiet corner of the bar for a chat and catch up a very pleasant evening.

Look out for the evening rambles with suppers arranged if required in May, June and July and support Jean, Jackie and

Mike. Book with Jean and Jackie for their meals I shall collect Mike‘s money

Looking forward to some sunny evenings.

Bye for now

Sheila

Brad ford CHA S P R I N G 2 0 1 1 R A M B L I N G & S O C I A L C L U B

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President’s Message

Ten years ago the terrible outbreak of foot and mouth disease was widespread on British farms

causing a dramatic impact throughout the countryside.

We are most fortunate to have access, once again, to our walking trails.

Many thanks to all our members who turned out to support the walks during the recent long

spell of inclement weather. Support for the coach walks has gone from strength to strength and

our weekends away are proving very popular.

Once again, from the beginning of April to the end of July, is the period when ground nesting

birds on the moors are vulnerable to disturbance. Please keep to the designated footpaths and

keep dogs under close control.

Meryl

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Catch a train and bus to the dales

The most convenient way to get to the Dales on a Sunday is on our club coach, but on a weekday, when our

coach is not running, the buses and trains are much more user friendly.

If you are retired travel is quite cheap, as well as free bus fares you can used a retired persons rail card. These

services give are ideal if you like to check your route before leading a walk.

The Settle Carlisle Railway is a great way to visit the western dales. There is a bus service from Settle to Kirby

Lonsdale which gives extra opportunities. Ribblehead, Horton and Settle have excellent waiting rooms in the form

of pubs for the trip back.

There are buses from Skipton Station, 10.00 Monday to Saturday to Grassington and Buckden, 09.45 Monday,

Wednesday and Friday to Malham. Both routes allow good walks over to the Settle Carlisle stations.

There are other bus routes from Skipton, to Bolton Abbey, Blubberhouses and the Pendle area. It is easy to

check out the details on www.dalesbus.org . The website includes a Dalesbus group membership form.

Ray Wilkes

Obituary: Frank Fay

Keeping your computer safe from the internet criminals.

It is difficult to imagine cyber-vandals and thieves climbing into your computer via your internet

connection, but this can really happen, electronically at least. Fortunately it is easy and cheap to

stop the hooligans with a few simple steps, the details of which can now be found on our

website. You can even safely use your bank online!

First, have a look in a mirror where you may find the biggest computer threat of all! Clicking

spam attachments, using illegal software and visiting gambling or porn websites are a fine way

to infect your computer! Reducing Windows security settings to make the computer a bit

easier to use is also a good way to help criminals! The man or woman in the mirror should be

making regular backups so that if anything goes wrong all those precious photos and email

addresses are not lost forever.

From time to time you will see media articles saying that some programme, browser or even

your antivirus programme has been hacked and is unsafe. Do not panic! If you have made your

computer secure when something goes wrong you will have defence in depth, and you should

not succumb to one or two things going wrong. No computer can be perfectly secure, but if

you follow the advice our website you would have to be very unlucky to fall victim to

computer criminals.

Ray Wilkes

It is with sadness that we learn of the death of Frank Fay.

Frank was a regular Sunday walker with the CHA during the 1990s and early 2000s, and I have happy memories of

him on a number of the club holidays taken abroad. In the evening Frank could be found in a local bar having a

pint with his good friend Arthur Fox discussing the day‘s walk.

Frank was always very generous with his time and I have good reason to be grateful to him as he gave me a great

deal of his time and advice. Frank was a craftsman Joiner working for the Bankfield Museum in Halifax where he

made the wooden cabinets used to display the exhibits. He spent some time with me during the 1990s passing on

his knowledge of the timber trade, and was never slow to give me his guidance. He will be missed by many in the

CHA.

Mick Melvin

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Thinking of planning a walking holiday abroad this year?? Then come to Bulgaria!............

Our apartment is situated within the Forest View Complex which is centrally located in the Chamonix style village

of Govedartsi.

One bedroomed with an additional sofa bed in the lounge area and full self catering facilities makes this ideal

accommodation for friends, couples or families (maximum of four). The complex also has a fully equipped

gymnasium, sauna, swimming pools and bar on site.

The apartment is perfect for a summer holiday, with its lovely summer climate. Private beaches and water sports

activities can be found at the nearby Iskar River. The village of Govedartsi also lies at the foot of the Rila Mountains,

which is the starting point for many walking/mountain biking routes into the mountains including the famous Seven

Rila Lakes. There is a wealth of natural beauty to admire and enjoy and lovely, easier walks for those not so

energetic amongst us. Only a short drive away from two excellent ski resorts - Govedartsi and Borovets, also

makes this the perfect holiday destination for ski lovers. Rentals are between £160 and £225 per week depending

on time of year (for the apartment not per person). Direct flights to Sofia, Bulgaria fly regularly from Manchester

Airport.

Please visit the following website page http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/rentals/borovets/145920 if you would like

more information on the apartment or the Govedartsi area or contact Neil Walters, 07772 000082, email

neilwalters@hotmail.co.uk. to make a booking.

Saturday Secretary Report

Although I quite like walking in winter with its cold fresh air, crystal clear sunny days and snowy landscapes that

transform a popular walk into something quite special. I must admit that spring is my favourite time of the year.

Spring brings rebirth and renewal after natures enforced hibernation through winter. In spring the natural world

wakes up, grasses and wild flowers begin to grow again, the buds on the trees ripen and open up and new leaves

emerge delicate filmed like new spun silk. The birds invigorated by the warmer weather and the more plentiful

supply of insects, turn their minds to love and begin to build nests to accommodate the fruits thereof.

In fact the whole of nature is young and foolish once again and no matter how old and weary you are, you would

have to be very cynical not to admit that, when you walk through the countryside on bright sunny day, with the

wild flowers in full bloom and the birds flitting about feeding their young, some of the renewed energy of spring

has not found a way into your heart. Nature has started a new year, and I too, feel that I have the year ahead to

look forward to with optimism and hope.

The Walking Song

The road goes ever on and on

From the door where it began

Now far ahead the road has gone

And I must follow if I can

Pursuing it with weary feet

Until it joins some larger way

Where many paths and errands meet

And wither then I cannot say.

J.R.R.Tolkien

Stuart Blaylock

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Cockermouth

Club Weekend 7th/ 9th October 2011

This Autumn we shall be visiting the North West region of Cumbria to stay in Cockermouth, which whilst just

outside the Lake District National Park, is ideally situated for our needs. The fells, hills and ridge walks in this area

are situated between the four lakes of Bassenthwaite, Derwentwater, Buttermere and Crummock Water. There

are walks to suit all tastes and Keswick is only 13 miles distant.

Cockermouth is an ancient market town with fine buildings, a castle, a brewery (Jennings), William Wordsworth's

home and birthplace, also the birthplace of Fletcher Christian made famous by the mutiny on HMS Bounty.

Accommodation will be at the Youth Hostel or bed & breakfast of your choice. The Youth Hostel is situated on

the banks of the River Cocker, 10 minutes walk from the town centre. It is self catering but good food is available

in nearby restaurants and pubs.

The booking form will appear in the summer issue of the CHA newsletter but to secure a place on the coach

please send a £10 deposit to Frank Starr using the deposit booking form below. The YHA and coach costs are not

yet finalised but are not expected to be vastly different to those of recent trips.

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Deposit booking form for COCKERMOUTH club weekend 7th/ 9th October 2011

To : Frank Starr, 23 Otley Road, Eldwick, Bingley, BD16 3EB

Please reserve me a seat on the coach.

I enclose a £10 deposit, non refundable.

Cheques made payable to Bradford CHA.

If a receipt is required, please send a SAE.

From: Name(s):................................................

Address:................................................

..................................................

..................................................

Date;

Contact tel. no...................................................

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From the Holiday Co-ordinator

Tenby Holiday

For those going on the Tenby holiday, there is one final payment due at the end of

March. Even though the costs of the coach and hotel have risen we have been able to

hold the cost of the holiday to that stated on the original booking form. Therefore

the final payment will be £55 each for those sharing accommodation and £110 for

those in a single room. An information leaflet and walks itinerary will be issued

after the final payment has been made.

Mike Smith

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A CIRCULAR WALK FROM TODMORDEN RAILWAY STATION

Length10.5 mile, 2030 feet ascent.. Includes Dobroyd Castle, a standing stone and Gorpley Clough.

Emerging from Todmorden Railway station, follow the road downhill to the left, turning left again passing under the

railway bridge. Follow the narrow lane (Doghouse Lane) uphill passed the houses and then take the second

signposted path on the left into the woods. Ascend the steep path through the woods following the short signed

diversion. As we emerge from the wood we cross a step stile into a field.

Now we follow the wall on our left to arrive at a gate next to a sheep pen. Passing through the gate we turn left

along the wall heading directly for a small copse which we will pass on our left, to arrive at a stile in the wall near

the top of the copse. Once through the stile, we keep the fence on our left and walk to the top of the field

towards the finger post, pass through the gate at the top and turn left along a grassy

track. With Dobroyd Castle on your left keep straight ahead at the next junction, and

after 150m turn right in front of the iron fence and almost immediately left to emerge in

a short distance onto a narrow metalled lane at Stones. Turn right and follow the lane

for 30m to see a large standing stone in the field on your right at SD925 235.

Turn back to the junction of the paths and walk down the narrow road towards the

telephone mast, turning off to the right after 100m and over a step stile into a field. Pass

under the crags and turn left down the steep field, at the bottom turn right through a

gateway and walk straight ahead across the next field to cross a deep gully and onwards

towards Stones wood.

Walk downwards through the wood, and descend some stone steps onto A681, turn

right and cross over the road. Walk up the road for 230m then turn left into Gorpley

Clough and follow the stream up. After admiring the waterfalls and crossing about 5 wooden bridges, turn up the

stone steps on the right near the top of the clough. At the top of the steps turn right passing the waterworks

building on your left. Pass under Electric power lines and at top of the lane turn left onto gravel track passing under

power lines again, and take the track going left. When you arrive at a gate across the road, push the button on the

left to open the gate: it will close by itself when you have gone through.

Once in the farmyard turn right and pass through a gate then follow the track all the way onto the moor until you

cross the Clough near Range Hoyle SD900 228. Set your compass to 218°mag, and walk up the feint left hand path

until you reach the broad track near to a spoil heap where you turn left. Keep walking along this broad track taking

the right fork at a junction near to an old mine. From the mine follow the continuation of the track, now less

distinct, and climb up the hill until you arrive at the trig point on Trough Edge End SD905 218.

From the trig point follow the track SE down through some ruins, where a track comes in from the right which

passes Coolham and then down Foul Clough road. Watch for the step stile on the left at SD924 219‖ and follow

the path in front of the house. Once passed the house, follow the fence on your right and cross over a stile in the

bottom right corner of the field. You are now standing at the top of a steep wood on a narrow track passing from

left to right. Turn left on the track and in 50m turn right onto a narrow path which you follow down into Walsden

and over the railway bridge.

Cross the A6033 and walk up the road opposite, turning right after 50 yards onto canal towpath. Follow the

towpath and at the second bridge turn left over canal and follow the metalled road passed a derelict mill, turning

right into a very rough track which cuts the road corner. Emerge from the top of this track and turn right up the

quiet lane until you reach North Hollingwood Farm where you take the left hand path along the Pennine Bridleway

passing Rake End then turn left at Shurtcrack Farm house to reach the road at SD942 231.

Once on the road, turn right and then first left down a farm track to join the Calderdale Way at the farm. In the

farmyard turn left and find the step stile in the left hand corner. Cross the next field and over the stile into the

riding stables. Walk through the stable yard and take the track on the left, turn right again within 20m onto another

track and after a further 20m look out for the gate in the wall on your left. Cross two fields and turn right onto a

rough lane. Follow this lane ―which becomes tarmac‖ to the right, passing some houses on the left, down the side

of a steep ravine passed the church and back into Todmorden.

Mick Melvin (Editor)

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‗Trek & trail‘

Saltaire Mill

Saltaire

―Trek & Trail‘ outdoor outlet at Saltaire Mill has introduced a loyalty scheme.

Customers who wish to take advantage of the scheme are requested to register with the

company.

This scheme replaces the discount previously offered to walkers.

Meryl

Summer Chinese Special

Come along enjoy Evening Ramble and Supper

Date: Wednesday Evening 4th May 2011

Chinese Meal & Pint of Tetleys Beer/ Pint of Lager/Glass Wine/Soft Drink inclusive price £7.99

Venue: The Brickworks

Bradford Road

Drighlington

BD11

Bus From Bradford Interchange (G) stand at 18.23 to Drighlington Traffic Lights

Walk around The Leeds Country Way

If you would like to come along please could we have £5 deposit per person (as goodwill, we

will return this to you on the night)

Note: 6 main dishes will be available including a Vegetarian Dish

Thanks

Keith & Jackie Hotchen

From the Membership Secretary

‗Hi everyone, as you will see enclosed in this March Newsletter is your reminder letter to re-join our Bradford

CHA Walking Club 2011/2012. I hope you all agree that the subscriptions due are very agreeable and reasonable.

It would be really helpful if you would let me have your cheques etc as soon as is convenient, plus of course a SAE

for returning your membership cards etc `

Thanks in advance

Jackie Hotchen Membership Secretary

From the Sunday Rambles Secretary

After a run of fairly challenging weather on Sundays we have hit a lovely Spring patch now. After the Wales

weekend we soon reach British Summer Time and we shall be leaving our Sunday destinations at 6pm instead of

5pm until the Autumn. This means we can spend a little more time travelling and still have time to do a good walk.

There is quite a different feel to a day out in Summer and it will be interesting to see whether the changeover has

any effect on Sunday turnouts, as there are those who prefer longer days and those who don‘t. A couple of ‗full

buses‘ lately have challenged our organisational skills. JAK don‘t seem keen on getting a double-decker for us, but

they have been very accommodating in helping us to sort out transport for the extras. Thanks go to the car drivers

and the flexible walkers. And of course the leaders who keep us going. Continued overleaf...

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Sunday Rambles Secretary Continued...

Now is the time, if you would like, to send walks for the next syllabus- offers to lead or suggestions of places are

very welcome. With a good season behind us, we can maybe risk a few more unusual venues amongst the old

favourites. Let me know what your favourites are.

Here follows a preview of the highlights still to come in this programme.

I was asked why we call it a syllabus (teachers will know it isn‘t one). Why? Why indeed do we call it CHA when

such a thing no longer exists? It was a committee decree. Do you ever get off the bus at Busby‘s? Do you ever call

it the Tram Shed? At least the pubco has restored the sense of that one!

3rd April: finishing in Eyam, the Derbyshire plague village. You probably know the story. If not, the plaques on the

various houses will fill it in for you and we expect to be back in time to look round. Or, the Miners‘ Arms assures

us it will be open.

10th April: guaranteed not to be similar to recent walks in the area, leaving the wild reaches of Westmorland to

finish once more at The Moorcock.

1st May: whilst some are away on the final leg of the Pennine Way, Alan has kindly agreed to lead another train

walk. The exact route will depend on the day and the party but Skipton is the area.

Over the Late Spring bank holiday, a coach load of the lucky ones will be in Tenby. This I‘m afraid leaves a gap in

the programme as lots of leaders and members are away. However, on

5th June there is a public transport walk in Airedale, then back to normal for

12th June: this time start at The Moorcock and finish in Kirkby Stephen; or join the shorter C walk starting at

Pendragon Castle.

26th June: a long but quite quick journey to Teesdale or Barnard Castle- it will be very lush and floral at this time of

year and absolutely merits the effort of the extra travelling every so often. Alan Prosser loves leading walks there!

3rd July: the final entry this half-year; the Lake District speaks for itself. Be sure to notice the 8.30 start from

Bradford, although I think the Patterdale side is quicker to get to.

The Ramblers

We get lots of advertising stuff- not all makes it to the committee meeting ‗Correspondence‘ item! People get our

name from the ‗clubs‘ database at the Library and think they will double-glaze the club room, or particularly that we

are a walking club who will therefore send dozens of people on sponsored walks (on Sundays!). A German B&B has

been known to solicit us with ham sent in the post.

That‘s the daft side, this is the serious side: the Ramblers Association, (RA, Ramblers) earlier this year sent leaflets

which we passed round the Sunday coach. They had a membership offer to join the Ramblers, although it had only

a short time before it expired so you will have missed it now. We are, of course, an affiliated organisation and we

also obtain our Club insurance via them. However, we thought it was time to remind our members of the

incredible amount that is and has been done by the Ramblers over the years on legal cases of footpath obstruction

and path creation and access. To support them with your subscription supports the continuation of the kind of

walking we all enjoy. With impending council cutbacks, without the Ramblers we might have nowhere to walk! I‘ve

been a member for over forty years and I don‘t think I‘ve ever been on one of their organised walks. The point to

me is that in their organisation there are powerful, clever and influential people who are prepared to give up their

time for ‗the cause‘ while I‘m out walking as much as I can. I‘m glad that quite a few CHA members see it this way

too, and maybe a few more would like to join the Ramblers. If you are one of them, just find the link on our

website or give me ring and I will get you a membership form.

DALESBUS 2011

Many but not all services have been saved for 2011; some but not many are easily accessible from Bradford. We

shall be losing the direct 66a Keighley-Grassington in April, and will have to change at Skipton.

There are lots of Bank Holidays coming up and if you are around on these (or not with the Club on Sundays) you

could try the 883 from Skipton at 10.45 arriving at Malham at 11.25. There is an 883 departure from Malham at

16.30 or at 17.52 on the 890 (Skipton on request). Continued overleaf...

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From the Editor

This is the last newsletter that I will produce and I would like to say how much I have enjoyed the work. I have

decided to stand down after a year in which I produced four newsletters, because I now have too many

commitments. I will still be maintaining the Club web site Bradfordwalking.org.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Club members who provided the material for the newsletters and

who offered help and assistance when I needed them to get the newsletters out on time.

Mick Melvin

Sunday Rambles Secretary continued...

If anyone wants to think of leading a walk or trip, dates would be Easter Monday 25th April, Royal Wedding Bank

Holiday(!) 29th April, or May Day Holiday, 2nd of May.

Jackie Wilkes

Coach Fares 2011

At the last committee meeting it was agreed that due to the upturn in the numbers using the Sunday coach the fare

to be charged on these journeys would be capped at £12.00.

This was with the proviso that we may have to readdress the maximum charge if numbers reduce or the quote

provided by JAK for the next programme, July to December, have significantly increased due to the rise in fuel

prices.

If we continue to have excellent turnouts then hopefully we will not need to consider an increase for this year.

Ronnie Wade

CAN YOU LEAD A WALK IN THE NEXT SYLLABUS ?

If so please use the form below (duplicate if necessary) and submit to the relevant Rambles

Sec. Thank you to all our leaders who have led walks in the past and present syllabus.

Day Date Dates to Avoid

Bus No. And Destination Train Coach

From:- Time To:- Where to get off

Name of Walk Map No

Walk Starts at Time

Walk Finishes at Approx Miles Climbing

Circular\Linear Sundays ‘A‘ or ‗B‘ Leaders Name

Phone Address

Other Information

www.bradfordwalking.org

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Bradford CHA Rambling & Social Club

Annual General Meeting

Wednesday 11 May 2011 – 7.30 pm – Mabel Booth room, CVS Offices, Sunbridge Road, Bradford

AGENDA

1. Apologies

2. Minutes of 2010 Annual General Meeting

3. Matters Arising

4. Correspondence

5. Election of Scrutineers (if necessary)

6. Election of Officer/Committee Posts

7. Reports

· General Secretary

· Treasurer

· Saturday Secretary

· Sunday Secretary

· Membership Secretary

· Weekend Coordinator

· Holiday Coordinator (2011 holiday + 2012 holiday)

· Newsletter Editor

· Social Secretary

8. Affiliations & Donations

9. Subscription rates

10. Incoming donations

11. Any Other Business

Annual General Meeting

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the club for 2011 will be on Wednesday 11th May 2011 starting at 19.30

The meeting will be held in the Mabel Booth Room of Bradford CVS offices on Sunbridge Road (the entrance is just

below Tesco Express)

It is important that members attend the AGM. This is the one meeting in the year to which all members are

invited. Any member wishing to discuss anything at the meeting should if possible let me have the details

beforehand

This Newsletter contains the following that you should bring to the meeting: the minutes of the last AGM in 2010

and the agenda for the meeting this year.

In addition this Newsletter also contains the Nominee form. This form is to complete in order to nominate the

CHA Committee members. The election of these positions will occur at the AGM. Any members can propose

and second any of the positions on the committee. Please let me have any proposals. This form will also be passed

round the Sunday coach.

Please contact Malcolm Walters for any information or clarification at Malcolm.walters@talk21.com or on

07925187885

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CHA RAMBLING & SOCIAL CLUB

NOMINEE FORM

OFFICER POSTS AND COMMITTEE YEAR 2011/2012

Position Nominee Proposed by Seconded by Signature of postholder

President Meryl Ward*

Vice President Rita Schofield

Treasurer Ron Wade*

General Secretary Malcolm Walters*

Membership Secretary Jackie Hotchen*

Saturday Secretary Stuart Blaylock*

Sunday Secretary Jackie Wilkes*

Weekend Coordinator Frank Starr*

Social Secretary Sheila Hogg*

Newsletter Editor Ben Elahee

Holiday Co-ordinator Mike Smith*

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Committee Posts

4 places to fill

Steve Oake*

Patrick Swithinbank

James Fellowes*

Ian Stainton

*The names listed show the present committee members who are willing to continue in post.

The other names are those who have already indicated an interest in the positions. If you wish to be considered

for any of these posts put your name down in one of the vacant rows. There will be an election if more than one

person is standing for a post. All members including present postholders have to have a proposer and seconder as

well as sign their names in the appropriate column.

CHA RAMBLING & SOCIAL CLUB

NOMINEE FORM CONTINUED

OFFICER POSTS AND COMMITTEE YEAR 2011/2012

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MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF BRADFORD CHA RAMBLING AND

SOCIAL CLUB HELD AT THE CVS CLUB, BRADFORD ON WEDNESDAY 21st APRIL 2010

29 members attended the AGM

1. Apologies. Apologies were received from Patrick Swithinbank

2. MINUTES of the last AGM were agreed as correct. Proposed: Steve Oake, Seconded: Ray Wilkes.

3. Matters arising:

None.

4. Correspondence

Mr. Barker has resigned as the club auditor.

5. Election of scrutineers

Sheila Hogg and Roy Hudson volunteered themselves as scrutineers.

6. Election of Officers and Committee

The following were elected unopposed: President – Meryl Ward, Vice President – Patrick Swithinbank, General

Secretary – Malcolm Walters, Treasurer – Ron Wade, Membership Secretary – Jackie Hotchen, Weekend

Coordinator – Frank Starr, Saturday Secretary – Stuart Blaylock, Sunday Secretary – Jackie Wilkes, Newsletter

Editor – Mick Melvin, Social Secretary – Sheila Hogg, Committee Members – Steve Oake, Rita Schofield, Alan

Lindley, James Fellowes, Holiday Coordinator- Mike Smith

Thanks were expressed to Russell Wilkes for doing the Newsletter and Web site; also thanks to Irene Hudson and

Jackie Hotchen for doing the Newsletter during the interim period.

7. Reports:

General Secretary

Malcolm Walters thanked his fellow committee members and walk leaders for their hard work over the past year

and wished the new committee well for the following year. He reported on the attendance of committee members

at meetings. The new club leaflet was a great success thanks to the hard work by Mick Melvin and also thanks to

CNet who provided a grant for the printing. He also mentioned the new idea of asking for donations as well as the

new rules on club safety on the coach.

Treasurer

Ron Wade talked through the annual accounts for the year ended 31 March 2010. All the club calendars were sold

which aided club funds as did the profit on the raffles. Cash in hand: £45.10; Barclays Account £11862.89; Alliance

and Leicester current account £10; Alliance and Leicester deposit account £9015.99, prepayments £1786.00. Due

to the poor interest rates it is not worth looking for a higher paying account though this is also made difficult as the

club has a business account. The coach only needed 3 or 4 more people every week to balance the books; however

the coach was a great success. Extra costs have been incurred on the web site, printing and stationery. Roy Hudson

noted that postage was down.

The accounts were adopted unanimously.

Saturday Secretary

Stuart Blaylock thanked the walk leaders for their support over the last year. The average attendance over the past

summer was 17. New members were coming out. It was good to see members coming out in all types of weather.

The summer Saturday coach trip was not such a success due to the poor tea. In 2010 there will be a WI meal and

the walk will go via the coast. The short and leisurely walks haven‘t proved as popular this past year. The

Christmas dinner ramble at the Cleckheaton golf club was a success with an excellent meal and will happen again at

this venue in 2010. Stuart thanked all the walk leaders.

Minutes Continued overleaf...

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AGM Minutes Continued...

Sunday Secretary

Jackie Wilkes mentioned that she had missed some walks due to a recent operation.

She reported that new members continue to come on the walks. One coach was cancelled in November. On the

Pots and Pans walk due to bad weather they were forced to look for a service bus to return to the coach however

they were lucky enough to be offered a lift by the local police. She thanked the leaders for being able to adapt the

walks when the snow was bad. She was pleased that coach numbers were going up again which meant that new

walks could be tried out. Although JAK had a 35 seater this hadn‘t been needed. She was pleased to report that

due to demand she would be able to organize a Morecombe Bay walk in July 2010.

On behalf of Russell she thanked the club for their kind gift.

Membership Secretary

Jackie Hotchen stated that there are 242 members as at 31 March 2010. A total of 29 new members have joined

over the past year. She thanked all members for the speed at which they renewed their membership. 40 reminder

letters were sent in July which resulted in 30 members renewing their membership. £1607 was collected in fees

including £73 in donations. She also reported that in 2010/11 so far 152 have joined with £110 donations and

£1216 banked. 10 new members have joined so far in the new year.

Weekend Holiday Coordinator

Frank Starr reported on his first year in the job. He has been responsible for 2 weekends. The first weekend was

a joint effort with the retiring coordinator, Jackie Hotchen, when the club had a great weekend at Dufton in

Cumbria as part of the Pennine way walks. (Due to the length of the Cross Fell walk, 4 miles was omitted and

completed by minibus; a catch up walk has been arranged for the 9 May) There were 20 YH and 25 B&B at

Dufton.

At the second weekend in Alston there were 21 in YH and 22 in B&B. There is a weekend planned at Once

Brewed on the May Day weekend and another in Keswick in October.

. Holiday Coordinator

Ray Wilkes reported on the very successful holiday in Torquay in 2009. He also talked about the plans for

Aviemore in 2010 where there is a good programme of walks organized. Mike Smith also reported that options

are being considered for a holiday in Tenby for 2011 which has great walks on offer.

Newsletter Editor

Irene Hudson reported on her involvement until her PC crashed. She thanked Jackie Hotchen for taking over at

such short notice.

Social Secretary

Sheila Hogg reported on the many evening walks and meals and said about 25/30 people came each time. A new

programme has been organized for 2010.

8. Affiliations and Donations

Ron Wade reported that the club needed to rejoin the YHA for holiday and weekend use and the Ramblers

Association for insurance purposes.

A list of the organisations the club made a donation to as agreed at the last AGM was read out. It was put to the

members whether the same amount should be donated to the same organisations this year. It was agreed that the

organisations and amount will remain unchanged for this year i.e. a donation of £35 each to – The Ramblers

Association, Woodland Trust, Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust, Cave Rescue, Calderdale Search and Rescue,

Upper Wharfedale Fell Rescue Association and Yorkshire Air Ambulance (a total of £245). This was proposed by

Ron Wade and seconded by Mike Smith.

9. Subscription Rates

The rates will be £8 for a single person and £14 for two members at the same address for 2010/11. It

was agreed that this should remain unchanged for 2011/12. This matter will be reviewed at the next

AGM.

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11. Any Other Business

a) Ian Ainley agreed to be the club auditor. Proposed by Ron Wade and Seconded by Stuart Blaylock. It was

agreed to send a card and flowers to Mr. Barker as a thank you for all the years of service as the club auditor

b) Irene Hudson mentioned the Club map reading course. So far 7 members and 2 guests have been recruited.

Thanks were expressed to Andrew Hudson for leading the course

c) Steve Oake proposed that the annual accounts include a note on the club coach income and expenditure. This

was agreed.

The meeting closed at 20.46.

SIGNED: DATE