Berkshire Area AGM - Berkshire Walkers

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When:

November 26, 2022 @ 10:00 am – 3:45 pm

2022-11-26T10:00:00+00:00

2022-11-26T15:45:00+00:00

Where:

Purley Barn
Goosecroft Ln
Reading RG8 8DR
UK

Contact:

Zak (Berkshire Area Secretary)

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There are nine separate Ramblers groups in Berkshire, of which we are only one. The Area AGM is an opportunity to get involved in the wider organisation, including the election of Area officers.

The Berkshire Area 2022 Annual General Meeting is being hosted by Pang Valley Ramblers at Purley Barn, Goosecroft Lane, Purley on Thames, Reading, RG8 8DR on Saturday 26th November 2022, with walks starting at 10.15am.

The programme for the day is:

10.00 AM – Hall opens for displays to be set up.
10.15 AM – 6 mile walk sets off
10.30 AM – 4 mile walk sets off
12.30 PM onwards – Lunch in hall (bring your own picnic). Tea and coffee etc. available
1.45 PM – Talk by Jeff Knot, RSPB on Red Kite Introduction in the Thames Valley
2.15 PM – AGM business, including election of officers
3.15 PM – Trustee Question and Answer – Helen Tranter

The barn is a 30 minute walk from Tilehurst railway station or about 35 minutes from Pangbourne station. (Please be aware that there is strike action on this day, so train services may be very limited.) The number 16 bus leaves every 20 minutes from Reading Town Centre and there is a stop close to the Barn.

Pang Valley will provide tea, coffee and some cake, so attendees should bring their own lunch. Any group bringing a display should bring their own display boards.

Note that there is a height restriction of 2 m to enter the car park.

We look forward to seeing you all on Saturday 26th November.

If you have any questions regarding the Area AGM, please contact Zak (Area Secretary).

Booking onto a walk

Most walks do not require advance booking, and you can just turn up on the day. We encourage those comfortable with Meetup to indicate there that you plan to come though, so that others can see there will be plenty of people there – this really helps to encourage new members to come along.
For the few which still have limited numbers, this is handled via Meetup. Follow the link to a walk’s Meetup page (or press 🎟 Register / 🎟 Tickets / 🎟), and mark yourself as attending.
Social and other events may have their own booking system – please see the event description.

Pace Guide

Gentle: led at a gentle pace with regular short breaks for water or rest. Should be suitable for anyone capable of the distance. (Expect 2–2.5 mph.)
Medium: led at an intermediate pace with fewer breaks but still suitable for most walkers. (Expect 2.5–3 mph.)
Fast: led at a quick pace with minimal breaks. May be a challenge for those with less fitness. (Expect 3 mph+.)

Speeds quoted are only a rough guide, including time spent on short water/rest stops and negotiating stiles/gates/roads etc. but not that spent on longer lunch or pub stops.