Denise Davies is our walks co-ordinator (telephone 01606 41251 or 07932 150516).
Jean Pritchett publishes advance information about walks that are being arranged in the Northwich Guardian and on the website (telephone 01606 76055 or email zpritchett@aol.com).
Our walking season for 2020 ended with the last organised walk on 1st November but if anyone wishes to arrange a walk during the winter season please give information to John Freeman and Jean Pritchett so that members can be notified if appropriate.
During lockdown the Government and The Ramblers Association confirmed that organised outdoor physical activity events were EXEMPT from the new restrictions on social gatherings known as the rule of six that were implemented in England from 14th September and that were updated with the three tier system on 14th October.
Group walks were therefore allowed to go ahead as long as the walks were pre-arranged and organised by a recognised activity group and led by a responsible leader and all walkers must walk sensibly and observe social distancing.
Therefore John Freeman has maintained a diary of the walks held, the individual leaders and the routes followed and all members attending were also individually shown on the track and trace records.
Walks that were cancelled earlier in the year due to Coronavirus regulations.
Wednesday 15th April 2020 Leaders - Julie Farrow and Jean Pritchett.
Sunday 19th April 2020 Leaders - John and Cath Freeman
Monday 27th April 2020 Leader - Paul Everatt
Sunday 3rd May 2020 Leaders - Clare Hewitt and Diane Marsh.
Wednesday 13th May 2020 Leaders - Dave and Andy Ryder.
Sunday 17th May 2020 Leader - Sue and Dave Dawber
Monday 25th May 2020 Leader - Mike Holmes
Sunday 31st May 2020 Leader - Denise Davies.
Wednesday 10th June 2020 Leaders - George and Janice Berry and Robert Booth.
Sunday 14th June 2020 Leaders - Ray Jones and Julie Farrow
Saturday 20th June 2020 Weekend Away in Helmsley Arranged by Jean and Alan Briers.
Alan has promised to rearrange the planned weekend next year at a date to be decided.
Wednesday 24th June 2020 Leaders - Hayley and John Leese.
Sunday 28th June 2020 Leaders - Julie Farrow and Jean Pritchett.
Monday 6th July 2020 Annual Treasure Hunt Arranged by Ron MacLaverty.
Sunday 12th July 2020 Leaders - Cath and John Freeman
Monday 20th July 2020 Leaders - Sue and Mike Beresford
Sunday 26th July 2020 Leaders - Fiona and Pete Baker.
Walks that went ahead earlier in the year before lockdown:
Sunday, 5th January 2020. Leaders: John and Cath Freeman - Weaver Valley from Hartford Hall.
Saturday 8th February 2020. Leaders: Pete and Fiona Baker - Little Budworth.
Walks that went ahead when lockdown had eased.
Wednesday 5th August 2020 Goostrey. Leaders - Evelyn Hewitt, Jen Capper and John Beech.
Sunday 9th August 2020 River Dee and Chester. Leaders - Cath and John Freeman.
Monday 17th August 2020 Sandiway and Whitegate Way. Leaders - Sue and Dave Dawber.
Sunday 23rd August 2020 Sandbach Flashes and other Waterways. Leader - Mike Holmes.
Sunday 6th September 2020 Churton and the River Dee. Leaders - Sue and Mike Beresford
Sunday 20th September 2020 Tatton Park. Meal at the Blue Cap. Leaders - Julie, Jean and Ray.
Sunday 4th October 2020 Kelsall, and Little Switzerland. Leaders - Sandra and Alf Tipper.
Sunday 18th October 2020 Hatchmere and Delamere Forest. Leaders - Evelyn Hewitt, Jen Capper and John Beech.
Sunday 1st November 2020 Moulton, Whitegate Way and Blakemere. Leader - Robert Booth.
No further walks or events are planned for the rest of the year and notices will be sent to members in early 2021 giving details of the Annual General Meeting for 2021.
Thanks are due to all members who arranged and led the walks particularly during the restricted walking period and also to the very supportive group of regular walkers who participated. Number of walkers registered for each walk ranged between 12 and 33 with a regular attendance of more than 20. Distances ranged from from 5 to 14 miles per walk.