Hanliensian Rambling Club

Holiday Insurance

Members are recommended to take out personal travel and cancellation insurance to cover Club holidays. If going abroad it is essential that travel insurance is obtained, and to obtain the new individual E111 forms to cover medical treatment in most of Europe from the Post Office. Annual travel insurance may provide cheaper cover for European or World wide holidays if more than one holiday is taken in the twelve month period of cover. Many of these policies will also cover club UK holidays, such as Patterdale and Croyde Bay.

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Many members have found that the Viking Dry Boots have provided a good alternative to the conventional leather boot, particularly in wet winter conditions. The boot is a lace up rubber boot with a similar sole to the usual walking boot, though perhaps not providing the same standard of grip after a period of wear. Stockists have proved difficult to locate but we understand that they are obtainable by Mail Order from:
The Welly Shop Ltd. The Lodge, Kynaston, Rosse-on-Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 6LP. Tel/Fax - 01989 730217.
Email: sails@thewellyshop.com
Web: www.thewellyshop.com
Available sizes are 36 - 46. Current price £48. 50 plus postage and packing £6.45, but we are informed that these boots are now available on a wholesale basis for just four pairs and over, at a cost of £26.50 + VAT + Carriage and Carriage-free for nine pairs and over.
Cheques to be made out to the 'The Welly Shop Ltd'

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Modifications to this site

I am continually adding to or modifying this site and recent changes are indicated below:

There is a Stop Press button on the Home page. This will notify users of changes to the Programme since it was published and items which were not included in the Programme or the latest newsletter.
Please let me know if you require anything adding.

We now have a gallery of members photographs, initially accessed through a thumbnail selection. Please visit the page and send in one of your own pictures, depicting HRC activities, for inclusion. Please change your entry from time to time.

I would like to feature some of the walks from the current programme on the site. I invite leaders to send a description of their walk, at least a month before it takes place, to me. Include such things as the length, difficulty, scenery, places of interest etc.

Some external links have been made from a Links page to other websites but more reciprocal links are needed to get a prominent presence on some of the major search engines.

A Site Map page has been included which indicates where information on a range of topics can be found on the site. This is currently being redesigned

I work with a screen resolution of 1024 x 768. I am aware that many members use 800 x 600. I have used a compromise design which I hope looks satisfactory on both screen resolutions but if the display does not look right to you please let me know. Suggestions, constructive or critical, are always appreciated as they may lead to improvements. Please let me know your ideas.

Email to Mike Everill.

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Reminders

This is an opportune time to publish a few reminders which help to ensure the smooth running of the Club.

New Members - make yourselves known to the leader at the start - don't be shy - just ask! The leader will introduce you to the rest of the party and either the leader or one of the established members will answer any queries.

Any member not sure about their ability to do a walk should telephone the leader for advice. Any difficulties in getting in touch, ring the Walks Secretary, Bernard Heath,

Use of Cars - It is helpful to reduce the number of cars travelling to the start of the walks as there is often difficulty in finding adequate parking space, as well as being more eco-friendly. Whenever possible members should arrange to pool transport at the meet and agree with the driver a contribution towards the cost of the fuel used. All drivers should take a turn in using their cars.

On a recent walk two members arrived at the start point to find that the rest of the party had started the walk. The leader was unaware that these members were still travelling when the walk commenced. Fortunately this is a rare mishap, but if members present are aware that the party is not complete, please do inform the leader who will usually be able to delay the start for a reasonable period or make some alternative arrangement.

Availability of Pubs - It is not a certainty that there will be a pub at the lunchtime stop and members should carry sufficient liquid refreshment to cover the day. Where a pub is used, members are reminded that flasks should NOT be displayed within the grounds or on the pub premises. Do quietly point this out to any member who errs.

Grading of Walks - Leaders should always ensure that their walk is within the advertised grade. It is better to be under mileage than over mileage. Any member who is not sure about their ability to do a walk should telephone the leader for advice. Any difficulties in making contact, then ring the Walks Secretary, Bernard Heath (01782 865263) who will be able to help.

Country Code - Members should always follow the Country Code. Please ensure that all gates are fastened after being opened to let the walking group through. To minimise damage walk in single file through growing crops. Leaders should advise the party as necessary.

Walking on Roads - When walking on a road it is normal practice to use the right hand side, facing the oncoming traffic. In some instances due to circumstances on site, it may be safer to walk on the left, the leader should advise. Walkers should observe discipline, walk in a line and not spread out across the road.

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Thank You Cards

Following a suggestion made at the AGM a 'Thank You' card is now available for leaders to leave, at their discretion, at the hostelry the Club has visited during a walk. The brightly coloured cards, which are a handy credit card size, will be available via the Walks Secretary and from most committee members. Leaders should arrange to carry one or two of the cards with them to leave as they consider appropriate.