4 July 2008
the RA have published new child protection guidelines for volunteers working or walking with youngsters. Download it from here

2 July 2008
The A36 at Limpley Stoke has now been re-opened

9 June 2008
Latest walks in the Gallery

19 April 2008
Summer walks programme now available from the Walks page.

12 April 2008
Tick Alert survey

Tick Alert, a campaign to raise awareness of tick disease, has launched ‘Tick Watch 2008’ - the first-ever public survey about ticks in the UK and abroad – and is asking walking and outdoor pursuits lovers to take part. The survey aims to find out if ticks are becoming more common, if people have had problems with ticks on holidays in the UK or Europe and whether ticks are being spotted outside the main spring/summer tick season. Visit www.masta.com/tickalert and click on the link. It's very easy, they would just like a report if you experience ticks while you are out and about.

8 April 2008
Electronic Communication

We currently send out the quarterly walks programme by post. If you have an email address we hope you will try our electronic Newsletter and programme. If you decide to opt for this method in the future, it will help cut down the Group costs.

Simply email the Group Secretary info@severnside-ramblers.org.uk Please give your name, address and membership number (if you know it). Subject: Severnside Ramblers Programme

2 March 2008
The path running behind the Sgwd yr Eira falls in south Wales, a popular walking destination, has been closed for some time for safety reasons. Read the latest news here: http://www.forestry.gov.uk/forestry/INFD-7B3KZ7

14 February 2008
The RA have released new accident and Incident report forms. Copies can be downloaded from Avon's web site by clicking here

21 December 2007
The RA has made their new Footpath Strategy available online. Access it from here

8 December 2007
The RA have issued a revised checklist for walk leaders. Download it from here.

1 October 2006

Useful article from the Health & Safety Executive giving advice on keeping cattle in fields used by walkers on the Area Website's Downloads page