Bulletin Board
AGM minutes available: click here
80TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY DETAILS
The Committee met on 26.2.2026. and the arrangements for the Anniversary Party have picked up a pace. Please note the arrangements which have been finalised and keep a look out for any further information in the coming weeks.
The party will start at 2pm and we would ask all attending to be there for 1.30pm. PLEASE NOTE. THERE WILL BE NO PARKING IN THE GROUNDS OF THE CHURCH. There is free parking roadside in St Aidans Rd., and also in the car park at Stony Holme. This is a short walk from the Hall. Otherwise it's parking in town. We anticipate the function will end at 4.30pm at the latest, so give yourself plenty of time if having to pay for parking.
The response of members and retired members has been fantastic so the numbers wishing to attend are large. Consequently we have had no option but to cap the numbers, because of the size of the venue. Currently we have no places left, we are at the capacity of eighty. I would imagine that just about everyone who wishes to attend will have put their names forward. There will be a waiting list in case a place becomes available. If you have already got your name down and for any reason you find you can’t attend, please let me know ASAP on 07534358550 or on my email which is on the website.
After the Ukelele Band has performed, (one hour), the retired members (VIPs) will be seated at tables for the tea. The others will have a self service 'Bring and Share' buffet; please bring a contribution if you can. We have a catering team which consists of Judith Mingins, Carol Telford, Ellen Mothersdale, Astrid Carss and Lynda Parker. They have been asking members to provide specific items of food for the set tea for the VIP guests. If you can help in anyway with this, please get in touch with one of the team. Otherwise could you bring your contribution to the buffet by 1.30.pm on the day? We will be getting access to the hall at 12 noon to start setting up, so if you can help with that, please get in touch.
Things are looking very positive and I would anticipate the event being a great success and look forward to seeing you all there.
Regards Pete Rutland on behalf of the Committee
News from AGM
New committee members are:
Jean Murray- Membership Secretary
Lynda Parker and Ellen Mothersdale- Social secretaries
Carol Telford- Committee member
Robin Steel- Committee member
Membership fee is now £15 yearly and £10 to join club.
We made the news!
Our feature in a local Lakeland walking magazine
80TH ANNIVERSARY LITTER PICK WALKS.
As part of our 80th Anniversary Celebrations a member from the Wednesday group suggested we should do some Litter Picks. This is to show some commitment to the environment where we live and walk. It was thought that we should do one a month over the 12 months of our anniversary. The Committee thought this was a good idea and consequently the first Litter Pick will take place on Wednesday the 14th of January. As we are Carlisle Ramblers this will kick off in the Carlisle area, keep an eye on the website for details.
The success of this event depends very much on the participation of members. We need you to volunteer to lead one of these walks and get involved to help. It was felt that these walks would tend to be lower level walks in an area of your choice. You can do it as a dedicated litter pick or just pick up what you come across in the area you have chosen to walk that day. It does not have to be one of the Wednesday walks, it could be a Sunday or a Tuesday walk.
Gloves, Litter Pickers and Rubbish bags will be required. I think most of the equipment can be provided by members but there is the possibility of the Council providing these. If you contact me I can give you details. There is then the question of disposing of the rubbish collected. I would imagine that this would not be great quantities so once bagged we could manage that ourselves. Although there is a possibility the Council will do this.
Depending where you choose to walk the question of safety is uppermost. Any roadside walking is of particular concern. If you feel some sort of High Viz jacket is required, again get in touch. I think with good common sense all will be well.
The idea is that these walks will replace that days walk so I hope there will be plenty out to make it worthwhile. There is no reason why you can't still do a good walk whist picking up a few plastic bottles and some litter to show your love of where we live and walk. Submit your walk to Ian as normal to go on the programme and walk descriptions to Sharron or Astrid. Get involved and thank you.
Regards Pete.
078534358550.
Climb Mount Snowdon with us!
After a group of us ventured up Ben Nevis earlier this year, we thought we would organise a trek up Mount Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa) in Wales, at 1085m (3,560 ft), it is the second highest peak in the UK.
We are planning to travel to Wales on Thursday 11th June 2026 and either camp or stay in B&B etc for a few nights. Accommodation and transport as previously to be individually arranged.
We plan to climb Mount Snowdon on Friday 12th June. Route will be finalised closer to time, depending on weather and walker abilities. The Pyg track could be a possibility, as it is the shortest trail, but steep in places, so a good challenge for our group. The Pyg track has the option to head over Crib Goch, which is for the more adventurous among us and involves more exposure, thrills and excitement!
If going up Pyg track we could descend via miners track to make route circular.
The Watkin path has also been mentioned as it is the quieter, off the beaten track route, with a bit of non-exposed scrambling. This route starts at other side of mountain however.
A few of us plan to do another walk nearby the next day (Saturday) and either return home that evening or stay one more night. Mount Tryfan is a possibility, or a smaller scenic walk.
We will arrange a Whatsapp group again and those who would like to be added, let me know.
Astrid.
I will include a link below to see the routes in more detail.
Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) - Your Guide to the Six Walking Routes to the Summit | Visit Snowdonia
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Club Holiday 2026
We have just a few places left on next year's club holiday at Dovedale in the Peak District. Would you like to join us?
For details, click here
The club celebrates its 80th Anniversary on 14th March 2026.
Click here to see Collage
As part of celebrations I thought we could make a collage of archive photos for the website.
If anyone has any good photos or even videos of the group from times gone by, we would love to share them on our website.
I will sort through what you send and publish some special pictures that show achievements of the group, memorable walks, scenic locations, past memories and past / present members.
If you would like to share any media, send to email carlisleramblers@gmail.com or to our club WhatsApp group.