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WADHURST FOOTPATHS SOCIETY - AGM
20 November 2008, St George's Hall, 19:30

The society's AGM will be brief and followed by film and a talk by Nancy Mandera about her STAY IN LADAKH

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Ladakh is a wild mountainous region in the West Himalayas bordered by Pakistan, Afghanistan and Tibet.  Villages are isolated with no electricity, no cars and no mobile phones.  Nancy went to live with a family in one of these villages for a month in 2007 and found that even in extreme conditions and with no advanced technology Ladakhis have built strong communities with a self sustaining culture. Nancy's talk will describe her experiences and the lifestyle in this small state known as "Little Tibet".

This is a fascinating talk with insights into what, to us, is a primitive way of life but which Nancy found very moving and humbling.

Everyone is welcome.  There is no charge

Working Parties:  
At the committee meeting on 17th September 2008, it was reported that the following work has been undertaken:
The Eric Baldock stile on 27b has been rebuilt. 
The path between the church and step-stile (30a) has been cleared. 
The Stile at Ladymeads (39) has been adjusted.  Path 10 has been cleared.

The following work is planned:
Repair stiles on 46 and 40. 
Path clearance and maintenance needed on 11a, 62b, and 64c.

Planned walks are as follows:

Walks are planned for 2009 as follows:-

Working Parties take place on the first Sunday of the month, meeting at 09:30 in the car park In Washwell Lane.

At the committee meeting on 19th March 2008, it was reported that the following work has been undertaken:
Paths 3, 4b, 30a, 62b, and  64c  have been cleared.
Two stiles had been repaired on path 39 (These have since been modified by the landowner to add extra top bars making them difficult to negotiate).
A stile on path 8 has been replaced.

The following work is currently planned:
Repair the stile at the reservoir end of path 32a.
Repair a second stile on path 32a halfway up, where the new stile out of the field onto the wide track has been broken

Notice of working parties and the location of the work will be posted on the Society Notice Board in Wadhurst High Street.  All are welcome but anyone wishing to help should call the Chairman on 01892 782 108 beforehand

The society was founded in 1974 in order to ensure that the footpaths in the parish are kept open and waymarked, in cooperation with the landowners.  It holds an annual general meeting in November at which there is a visiting speaker to talk about a country or local topic.  A newsletter is published twice a year which gives details of the society's activities.

The society publishes a booklet "Walks around Wadhurst" describing a range of circular walks in the area around the village.  This has recently been completely revised and updated, with two additional walks bringing the total to 17, and with suggestions for linking the walks to make longer outings.

 The revised booklet is now on sale at Barnett's bookshop, price £3.

Guided Walks take place on the last Sunday of the month except December.  We meet at 14:00 in the car park in Washwell Lane, behind One Stop. The walks are usually about 4 miles in length and last about 2 ¼ hours.  Visitors are welcome.

The guided walks and the Walks Around Wadhurst booklet are both an excellent way of getting to know the paths better if you are not familiar with them.

An old 'Stan Cosham waymark' - still works!

Sept 2008 walk

Things to see on Sunday - by Michael Flegg

The joys of Sunday walking - by Michael Flegg
Resting on a footbridge between the Eridge Estate and Bunny Lane                    Walking up from Eridge after we failed to stop at the Nevil Crest and Gun.

The working party's latest clearance - Step Style is now safe!

Problems found whilst walking the paths in Wadhurst Parish
If you should come across any problem whilst walking in Wadhurst Parish, please let us know, by calling the Chairman (01892 782 108) or the Hon Secretary (01892 783 311 or e-mail )
If you enjoy the walks or benefit from the work done to clear, repair and waymark the paths, you can help us to continue the good work by joining the Society.  The cost is only £3.00 per year per family, and includes the newsletter sent to all members twice a year.  Please use the form at the bottom of the page

Other useful information on paths, rights of way, waymarking, diversions, and a whole range of related topics can be found at the links below:
British Trust for Conservation Volunteers Handbooks
Ramblers Association Footpath Law
DEFRA web page on Rights of Way  

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WADHURST FOOTPATHS SOCIETY SUBSCRIPTION FOR 2008/09
The Treasurer
Wadhurst Footpaths Society 14 Baldock Road Wadhurst East Sussex TN5 6HT

Please accept my/our subscription (single or family) for the year ending September 2009.
I/we enclose £3 payable to Wadhurst Footpaths Society

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