Extracts from the latest Take Action newsletter from The Ramblers

At laterlife we support the work of The Ramblers and periodically we bring you extracts from their email newsletter with links to their website for full details.


 
 

ABOUT THE RAMBLERS

The Ramblers are Britain's biggest walking charity. They've been working for over 70 years to promote walking and to improve conditions for everyone who walks in England, Scotland and Wales.

www.ramblers.org.uk

JOIN THE RAMBLERS

The Ramblers rely almost entirely upon the generosity of members and supporters in order to carry out their work.

www.ramblers.org.uk/join

VOLUNTEER FOR THE RAMBLERS

the Ramblers have opportunities to suit everyone, whether you want to be indoors or outside in the open air, back a big campaign or help out locally.

www.ramblers.org.uk/volunteer

DONATE TO THE RAMBLERS

As a registered charity they receive no money from the government to carry out teir work. Help support their charitable aims by making a donation.

www.ramblers.org.uk/donate

 
DOES TRAFFIC NOISE AFFECT YOUR WALKING?


A new study by the Transport for Quality of Life initiative is looking for examples of how rural traffic noise from new or enlarged road schemes impacts on those living in, working in or visiting the countryside.

Of particular interest are people who can speak from personal experience about how road building (or road widening) through a rural area has caused them to change how they live their lives – including recreational activities, home life and work.

If you think you can contribute, contact Ian Taylor at ian@transportforqualityoflife.com  or visit www.transportforqualityoflife.com  for more information. Don’t forget to mention the Ramblers’ Association.
 

RAMBLERS CHRISTMAS CARD COMPETITION

Do you have a photograph that represents everything great about winter walking in Britain? If so, this could be the competition for you!

Send the Ramblers your favourite winter walking photo and not only could you win one of their fabulous cool bags, but you’ll also see your picture turned into the official RA Christmas card.

Email entries (300dpi, jpeg, 4MB max file size) to sarahp@ramblers.org.uk  or send CDROM’s marked with your name, address, email and telephone details to:

Ramblers' Winter Photo Competition, 87-90 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7TW.
Entries close 19th October 2007. Terms and condition apply.

 

WALKING FACT:

Walker-friendly places are people-friendly places. Putting walkers’ needs first results in a more attractive, “liveable” environment for everyone, where people not only walk but also linger, meet, interact and play. More people out and about on foot makes everyone feel safer and discourages crime and anti-social behaviour.
 

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