On March 10, The local Institution of Mechanical Engineers is hosting an online talk by Chris Manson-Whitton, Director of Stonehouse based Progressive Energy. Chris is going to speak on his company’s plans for the production, storage and distribution of hydrogen which will be used as a replacement for natural gas.  All are invited.  For more…

We were recently sent this message about Slow Ways that might be of interest to South Cots members: As I understand it Slow Ways is a new organisation who, working in collaboration with Ordnance Survey, have developed a proposed network of 110,000 km of existing pathways to join all towns and cities and thousands of…

LATEST UPDATE Leaders and walkers. On 23 February 2021 Ramblers UK (click to read more) confirmed that it had reviewed the situation, and the national lockdown is continulng. Walkers are only allowed to walk for exercise on their own, with members of their household bubble, or with one other person.

As you may know Network Rail and their contractors Alun Griffiths Construction Ltd have been working hard towards a fixed date for the replacement of the Ocean Rail Bridge in Stonehouse. We heard today that this programme has been re-programmed until Winter 2021. We hope that this message from Dave Marshall at Stroud District Council…

At our AGM (via Zoom) on 14th January there were some changes of officers. Ann A is now Chair, Sally Vice Chair and Ros is Membership Secretary. Brian W is continuing as Treasurer, Andrew as Secretary and Malcolm as Footpath Secretary. Mike is continuing as Walks Co-ordinator (when walks are permitted) and Richard is remaining…

Eagled eyed members will have notice that Ramblers in London have moved office, see below, from Camelford House to The Ramblers, 1 Clink Street, 3rd Floor, London SE1 9DG. Read about Clink Street here and the Museum here.

https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/save-our-ruined-right-of-way-in-winchcombe See above a link to the petition about the now ex footpath above Winchcombe. Last time I tried to cross here in the summer it was almost impassable due to the pipework excavations. Jill  

At our recent AGM, Jim White told members that the towpath in the vicinity of The Ocean at Stonehouse would be closed for the replacement of the Railway bridge over the canal by The Ocean. The new bridge components are being precast in sections in an adjacent field in the next few months and will…

As you may be aware, in Feb 2020 the Ramblers Association launched the “Don’t Lose Your Way“ initiative. This was to identify and make sure that historical paths that were not necessarily on the map were not lost. Area Vice Chair Charlie Morris has been involved with this and now has a record of all…

Watch this short video on how best to use the 112 number, especially if you plan to walk in a remote area: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPZv_8dABfU&feature=player_embedded Don’t be put off by the fact that it is on YouTube. This is actually very useful.

Members who went on Ann’s group walking holiday staying at Ravenscar in September 2018 should enjoy seeing the programme on BBC iPlayer. A coastal walk is the setting for Poet Laureate Simon Armitage’s ramble along Yorkshire’s enchanting and historic frontier with the North Sea. Starting in Ravenscar, Simon Armitage takes the old Cinder Track –…

Eventually, once we are out of Lockdown, if leaders wish to arrange a walk or have questions, ring Mike on 01453 873625. You can use the Leaders > Submit a Walk Form for sending in the details. However we will not be pressurising any leaders. You must feel safe to lead. COVID SAFE You will…