If you are not yet a member of the Ramblers' Association, we would encourage you to think about joining. You will be supporting the Association's valuable work for all walkers.

It costs just £27 to join or £36 for joint or family membership. Reduced rates of £15 and £20 are available and are intended for people who, through financial hardship, cannot afford the standard rates.

Not obligatory, but as a bonus, you might choose to try walking with the Group, having great fun and friendship, and helping each other to get the know the beautiful Cotswold countryside around about with a walk offered every week. We welcome you to try walking with us two or three times before deciding whether you wish to join the Association.

HOW TO JOIN:

• EITHER Print off a membership form here. Quote South Cotswold Group. Send via Freepost. If you sign the Direct Debit form you will get 13 months membership for the price of 12
• OR Join online with a credit or debit card here. Quote South Cotswold Group.
• Please gift aid your subscription if possible.
• Children under 16 are FREE, please ask central office for free membership cards when joining.
• Start walking with us straight away. Print off a walks programme here.
• NEWLY JOINED SOUTH COTSWOLD GROUP? Want some local info? Contact us with your name(s), membership number if you have received it, email and postal address, and Mike aims to be in touch with the latest newsletter within 24-48 hours, if not sooner.
• Why not tell us locally through the web that you have joined, as our central office takes a couple of weeks to inform us here in the South Cotswolds. We can then send you a newsletter by email straightaway. Please quote your full name(s), postal address and phone number. If you are sure you need a paper copy please quote PAPER, otherwise we will try sending the newsletter as a PDF file to your email address and save the Group printing and postage costs. If this doesn't work we will send a paper copy in any case. Thanks for your help.

The completed paperwork is processed through central office, and you become a member of the Ramblers' Association nationally as well as belonging to our group. Please contact us if you have any questions.

YOU GET A GREAT DEAL WHEN YOU JOIN US …

In addition to the satisfaction of supporting our work, you will receive:

walk magazine A quarterly magazine packed with gear and book reviews, stunning photography and exciting features by renowned writers.

walk Britain (rrp: £5.99) Our annual handbook including maps, photographs, contact details and accommodation listings, many of which are discounted.

Discretionary discounts

Save money on clothing and gear at many outdoor stores, including 10% off at Millets and Blacks.