Extracts
from the latest Take Action newsletter from The Ramblers
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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.
PLANNING DISASTER RUMBLES ON
Keep checking www.planningdisaster.co.uk for the latest
developments in this major campaign to protect local voice and
choice in planning. A new map will show you the possible major
projects that could be steamrollered through under government
proposals.
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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