Missing Maps Mapathon 2 - Berkshire Walkers

Calendar

When:

May 21, 2019 @ 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm

2019-05-21T18:30:00+01:00

2019-05-21T21:30:00+01:00

Where:

Work.Life Reading
33 King's Rd
Reading RG1 3AR
UK

Cost:

Free

Contact:

Cherry

Social

maps Reading social volunteer

The Missing Maps project aims to map the world’s most vulnerable communities: areas that are affected by natural disasters, poverty, epidemics, and other crises. Through remote mapping and feedback with local volunteers, the aim is to put 200 million people “on the map” by 2021.

You can help! What Rambler can resist the promise of “addictive and fun map making”? The team will help you get started in mapping, but you will need to bring your own laptop, and a mouse is essential. The software is compatible with Linux, Mac, and Windows. There will be full instructions.

There will be free nibbles, coffee and other beverages. We will probably head to a pub across the road after mapping.

It’s free, you just need to book a ticket on eventbrite

Please book your own ticket via the link (limited number available) and meet in the venue with your laptop and mouse. If you don’t have this equipment, please contact Cherry or ask the BW Facebook group as someone may be able to lend it.

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.