This is a reminder to Walk Leaders about having a Back Marker. This applies particularly if you are leading a large group, eg 15 plus. If there is a possibility of bad weather for the walk, a Back Marker may be useful with  smaller groups.

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Some time ago the Club purchased two sets of Walkie Talkies. This was done after an incident on a walk where the group got split. The Walkie Talkies enable the Walk Leader and Back Marker to be in easy contact even when there is no phone signal. They are small and very easy to use. The range is good and it may be possible for example that two different walks could communicate with each other over some distance should they need to, again useful if there is no phone signal.

 

Using them on a walk is optional, but they could be a significant safety item should there be a problem and no phone signal is available. In future one set will be available from Ian Rowley and the other from Pete Rutland. If you require them feel free to request a set.

 

With the goodwill of members we have increased the pool of those leading walks which is brilliant for the club and we want to do everything we can to make life easier for Leaders. The suggestion of using the Walkie Talkies is there to be taken up should you so wish but please note the Club Constitution does state that Back Markers should be used.

 

It is the Walk Leaders responsibility to keep in communication with the Back Marker and ensure the safety of the group as best they can. Members are reminded that the walk leader has the final say on how the walk is conducted and do as much as possible to assist the Leader.

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