Archive for October 2008
Posted in: Event Reviews
Written on October 22, 2008
Despite the low turnout, we had a good day at this new site (new to most people anyway!). Saturday’s working party kept people busy opening up the site, although their is still more to do. Thanks to those who gave their time to help with this.
Read More
Posted in: Site Maps
Written on October 17, 2008
Posted in: Club Matters
Written on October 11, 2008
Many of you may be aware that the site at Shottle has been closed with immediate effect. I have been in contact with the site owner and will be having an initial meeting with him on Sunday 12 October to discuss the details of the closure and see if we can assist with helping to resolve the problem he is facing with DEFRA. I will pass on any information when i have it regarding this matter, but would inform you all that the closure has arisen as a DIRECT CONFLICT between ramblers and off road drivers. I would ask therefore that you ALL consider the implications of your actions when driving off road, be it verbally or otherwise, and remind you that ramblers have a legal right to walk across sites as much as you have a right to drive on them. PLEASE do NOT get into arguments with them, as this then gives them ammunition to contact local authorities, and will result in further site closures.
Trevor Harrison
Club Secretary
Written on October 1, 2008
Chaps we’ve yet to speak to Bill (the landowner) but I’m hearing some fairly heavy rumours that there’s been a conflict of interests between the footpath walkers and offroad club use?!
This is or would be a major loss to all the different clubs that use the site, as soon as we know more and can confirm/ explain what’s gone off we’ll let everyone know.
I’ve got a feeling we’ve lost the place so watch this space as they say . Cheers Chris.