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.