{"id":13,"date":"2025-02-23T20:14:04","date_gmt":"2025-02-23T20:14:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/torridgeramblers.co.uk\/?page_id=13"},"modified":"2025-04-21T21:51:36","modified_gmt":"2025-04-21T21:51:36","slug":"code-of-pratice","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/torridgeramblers.co.uk\/?page_id=13","title":{"rendered":"Code of Practice"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-sitetext-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-8bb49e62aebf9428d803c214ff2f22e1 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>TORRIDGE RAMBLERS<\/strong> walk the footpaths and bridleways of the Torridge area, with additional walks farther afield.\u00a0 Walks are open to people of all ages. Details of up-and-coming walks will be listed on the walks programme. The time and meeting place for all walks will also be detailed on the Torridge Ramblers WhatsApp Group nearer the date. Anyone who can\u2019t access WhatsApp should telephone the walk leader for details. Anyone who has a smart phone and wishes to join the WhatsApp Group should contact the secretary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-sitetext-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-2a28ab5942d726c7c6b97fb270c79674 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u>Leaders and Sweepers<\/u><\/strong> will introduce themselves before the walk.&nbsp; Walkers are reminded that they <strong><em>must<\/em><\/strong> <strong><em>remain behind the Leader and in front of the Sweeper, and ensure gates are closed<\/em><\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Please try to keep up with the leader on walks.<\/em><\/strong><strong><em><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Leaders will wait at junctions to ensure the group stays together.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u>Safety Note<\/u><\/strong> \u2013 when on roads, please walk on <strong>right-hand side<\/strong> facing the oncoming traffic (unless specifically told to do otherwise by the leader of that day).&nbsp; Walk Leaders must ensure a <strong>first aid kit<\/strong> is available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Remember to keep hydrated when walking, particularly in warm weather. Always carry sufficient&nbsp; liquid, even on short walks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Walks<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Please note that the Saturday walks will start at 10.00 am at the meeting place unless stated otherwise.&nbsp; They will take 4\/6 hours and will be at a reasonable pace.&nbsp; There will be no shorter alternatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u>Members are reminded<\/u><\/strong> that if they need transport to a venue they should either telephone the leader or place a message on WhatsApp to see if anyone is able to assist. Try to reduce our carbon footprint and car share wherever possible. Telephone numbers are on the walks programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><em>If accepting a lift please offer the driver a contribution towards fuel costs.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">ALL MEMBERS WALK AT THEIR OWN RISK<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Insurance cover is Third Party; we are affiliated to the Ramblers Association, but please note ALL RAMBLERS ATTEND AT THEIR OWN RISK.&nbsp; For insurance cover to be valid <strong>DOGS <u>must<\/u> be kept on a 2-metre lead <em>AT ALL TIMES<\/em><\/strong><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">PLEASE WEAR APPROPRIATE FOOTWEAR FOR ALL OCCASIONS<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u>Members<\/u><\/strong> are reminded that no expenditure should be undertaken without the Committee\u2019s prior approval.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u>Refreshments<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">There is no requirement but should a member invite the group back to their house for refreshments after a walk then ramblers are asked to contribute to the cost.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u>Data Protection<\/u><\/strong><strong> <\/strong>&#8211; Administrative details of membership of the Torridge Ramblers are now retained on computer.&nbsp; Any member who wishes to receive a copy of what is retained under his\/her name may do so by application to the Treasurer. We will not share your personal information with any other person or organisation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Annual subscription of \u00a35 is payable in January at the Annual General Meeting (or when joining)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TORRIDGE RAMBLERS walk the footpaths and bridleways of the Torridge area, with additional walks farther afield.\u00a0 Walks are open to people of all ages. 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