Monthly Archives: February 2017

Learning through walking

Posted on 26/02/2017 by campaignerkate

Ramblers’ trustees try to attend all 59 of the Ramblers’ Area AGMs, and this year I went to five, including Somerset. Continue reading →

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Hazel Perham, Cornwall’s campaigner

Posted on 24/02/2017 by campaignerkate

Hazel Perham, who fought for Cornwall’s paths and access, has died aged 74. Continue reading →

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All the Moor Butterflies on Common Wood

Posted on 23/02/2017 by campaignerkate

Another workday at Common Wood, creating a habitat for Marsh Fritillary butterflies. Continue reading →

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YHA turns its back on simple hostels

Posted on 19/02/2017 by campaignerkate

The Youth Hostels Association is forgetting its roots, it wants to cut off the simple hostels. Continue reading →

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Campaign training from Lynda Snell

Posted on 16/02/2017 by campaignerkate

Lynda Snell ran a little campaigning seminar on The Archers, to a tried and tested formula which we use in the Ramblers. Continue reading →

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An unstable proposal

Posted on 14/02/2017 by campaignerkate

Wycombe District Councillors are being recommended to approve a damaging development in the Chilterns AONB. Continue reading →

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Ramblers celebrate trail-blazing path workers

Posted on 13/02/2017 by campaignerkate

Ramblers have celebrated the immense contribution to walking made by Peter and Diana Gulland over almost 50 years. Continue reading →

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Don’t break ground: H&S gone mad

Posted on 12/02/2017 by campaignerkate

Gloucestershire County Council’s contractor, Amey, has imposed ridiculous restrictions on volunteers who work on public paths. Continue reading →

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Pat’s centenary

Posted on 05/02/2017 by campaignerkate

Today would have been Pat Wilson’s centenary. She was the much-loved vice-president of the Open Spaces Society and a feisty campaigner for paths and access. Continue reading →

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