http://www.ramblers.org.uk/Volunteer/NewsRead all about ithttp://www.ramblers.org.uk/Volunteer/News/Forthcoming+vacancies+National+Chair+and+Honorary+TreasurerEspecially relevant to: Area Chairs and Secretaries Posted: 25th October 2011 Summary: To notify Areas that, in line with Ramblers rules, the positions of Chair and Honorary Treasurer will be filled at General Council 2012, and to invite anyone interested in either post to submit their cv and covering letter to a panel of the Board, for consideration, by 7th November.Tue, 25 Oct 2011 12:31:00 GMThttp://www.ramblers.org.uk/2WQ-2fm7uh2mUiaV37Gi91-2bLw-3d-3dpaul.strong@ramblers.org.ukhttp://www.ramblers.org.uk/Volunteer/News/gwf200000Especially relevant to: Led walks programme coordinators, walk leaders, Group Walks Finder editors, webmasters and other volunteers involved with led walks. Posted: 25 October 2011 For information. On 13 October Farnham Ramblers led the 200,000th walk listed on the Ramblers Group Walks Finder since the system launched in 2002.Tue, 25 Oct 2011 09:42:00 GMThttp://www.ramblers.org.uk/2wcbaDlDgS0uOZS9XKlLT6Q-3d-3dpaul.strong@ramblers.org.ukhttp://www.ramblers.org.uk/Volunteer/News/safeguarding1011Especially relevant to: Ramblers volunteers involved in organising activities for the wider membership and the public. Posted: 18 October 2011 For information and action. Minor changes to our policy and guidance on safeguarding children and vulnerable adults include enabling Areas and Groups to issue Parental Consent Cards.Tue, 18 Oct 2011 14:46:00 GMThttp://www.ramblers.org.uk/2owr76EnO70yyQSs-2b-2b2MpFQ-3d-3dpaul.strong@ramblers.org.ukhttp://www.ramblers.org.uk/Volunteer/News/New-factsheet-publishedEspecially relevant to: Membership Secretaries, Secretaries and Chairs Posted: 18 October 2011 For Information: New guidance on data protection has now been publishedTue, 18 Oct 2011 14:36:06 GMThttp://www.ramblers.org.uk/2NxWRMKTcGkKeR3MTzjxwiA-3d-3dpaul.strong@ramblers.org.ukhttp://www.ramblers.org.uk/Volunteer/News/Ramblers-publish-a-formal-response-to-the-Draft-National-Planning-FrameworkRelevant to: Countryside officers/walking environment Officers and footpath secretaries and access officers. For Information: Read the ramblers full response to The Governments proposed changes to the national planning polices which frame the development of local authority plans. Published: 17 October 2011Mon, 17 Oct 2011 15:25:00 GMThttp://www.ramblers.org.uk/2OmksLIWVz06z9dGl205RXQ-3d-3dpaul.strong@ramblers.org.ukhttp://www.ramblers.org.uk/Volunteer/News/wfhupdate131011Especially relevant to: Area and Group volunteers in England concerned with led walks and promoting walking. Posted: 12 October 2011 For information: The Ramblers continues to express an interest in hosting the ‘national centre’ of the Walking for Health project as the divestment process continues.Thu, 13 Oct 2011 12:02:00 GMThttp://www.ramblers.org.uk/2tfrqqBHklkOTs-2b-2bUn2neIg-3d-3dpaul.strong@ramblers.org.ukhttp://www.ramblers.org.uk/Volunteer/News/Special+National+and+Regional+Meetings+2011+–++++last+chance+to+book++a+placeMeetings across Britain for volunteers with the Chair and Chief Executive this autumn. Event: posted 12 OctoberWed, 12 Oct 2011 15:51:00 GMThttp://www.ramblers.org.uk/2YRw1XSuqx0GmCtDHyurcnA-3d-3dpaul.strong@ramblers.org.ukhttp://www.ramblers.org.uk/Volunteer/News/webadvisoryinviteEspecially relevant to: Local Ramblers webmasters, Group Walks Finder editors and other volunteers interested in website and internet work Posted: 11 October 2011 For information and action. Applications are invited for membership of the Web Development Advisory Panel to help provide volunteer input into our web development project.Tue, 11 Oct 2011 13:57:00 GMThttp://www.ramblers.org.uk/2h4S8O5JHPkOYG02L568k0A-3d-3dpaul.strong@ramblers.org.ukhttp://www.ramblers.org.uk/Volunteer/News/Walking-Environment-Update-October-2011Walking Environment Update - October 2011 Especially relevant to: Area/Group Footpath Secretaries, Access Officers, Countryside Secretaries, Walking Environment Officers, and others working on Walking Environment issues. Posted: 10 October 2011. News and action request: Update from the Walking Environment team.Mon, 10 Oct 2011 15:01:00 GMThttp://www.ramblers.org.uk/2jeZ7FY7ZT0avbnwrGZ8LsA-3d-3dpaul.strong@ramblers.org.ukhttp://www.ramblers.org.uk/Volunteer/News/Trustees+Board+publishes+minutesEspecially relevant to: Area Chairs and Secretaries; General Council delegates, Agenda Committee members Posted: 30th September 2011 Summary: The Board of Trustees has decided to begin publishing its agreed minutes, starting with its meeting in July 2011. Although certain confidential information will be removed, the governing principle is one of openness, and exceptions are kept to a minimum.Fri, 30 Sep 2011 16:48:00 GMThttp://www.ramblers.org.uk/2Mel7qg5op0W-2bYSmNKd6u3Q-3d-3dpaul.strong@ramblers.org.ukhttp://www.ramblers.org.uk/Volunteer/News/Specialist-groups-Short-Code-changesEspecially relevant to: Area and Group Chairs, Area and Group Secretaries, Group and Area Programme Coordinators. Posted: 29 September 2011 Summary: Due to changes to the internal Group coding systems, some specialist group Short Codes will be changing.Thu, 29 Sep 2011 09:43:34 GMThttp://www.ramblers.org.uk/2c5nRv90di0ylMuDxpxwMig-3d-3dpaul.strong@ramblers.org.ukhttp://www.ramblers.org.uk/Volunteer/News/Action+taken+on+General+Council+resolutionsEspecially relevant to: GC delegates, Agenda Committee members, Area Chairs and Secretaries Posted: 27th September Summary: A half-term report on progress with the resolutions from General Council 2011Tue, 27 Sep 2011 16:28:00 GMThttp://www.ramblers.org.uk/28-2fxDCfO4-2fEKaXftccSnMaA-3d-3dpaul.strong@ramblers.org.ukhttp://www.ramblers.org.uk/Volunteer/News/ceomovesonEspecially relevant to: All volunteers and others interested in the work of the Ramblers Posted: 27 September 2011 For information: Tom Franklin, Ramblers Chief Executive, has announced he is stepping on from Ramblers to the next challenge that lies ahead.Tue, 27 Sep 2011 13:31:00 GMThttp://www.ramblers.org.uk/2GbsMrNDEyUWriUUZCw4XXg-3d-3dpaul.strong@ramblers.org.ukhttp://www.ramblers.org.uk/Volunteer/News/Summary+of+the+Board+of+Trustees+meeting+17-18+SeptemberEspecially relevant to: Area and Group Committee Members, General Council delegates, Agenda committee members Posted: 26th September 2011 News: a summary of the decisions taken at the Board of Trustees meeting in SeptemberMon, 26 Sep 2011 17:05:00 GMThttp://www.ramblers.org.uk/2A9J11sfaQkeJHDtOA2C31Q-3d-3dpaul.strong@ramblers.org.ukhttp://www.ramblers.org.uk/Volunteer/News/New-Campaigns-FactsheetEspecially relevant to: Area/Group Footpath Secretaries, Area/Group Countryside Secretaries, Area/Group Access Officers and Publicity Officers Posted: 20 September 2011 For information: New factsheet published by the Walking Enviroment team on waymarking on a public right of way is now availableTue, 20 Sep 2011 15:19:00 GMThttp://www.ramblers.org.uk/2F7YT8BYOJk6iwfwiQHNRdg-3d-3dpaul.strong@ramblers.org.ukhttp://www.ramblers.org.uk/Volunteer/News/Special+National+and+Regional+Meetings+2011+-+Book+your+placeMeetings across Britain for volunteers with the Chair and Chief Executive this autumn. Events: posted 20 September 2011Tue, 20 Sep 2011 12:44:00 GMThttp://www.ramblers.org.uk/2nr0hq3yNBkuDUIs6maDfmw-3d-3dpaul.strong@ramblers.org.ukhttp://www.ramblers.org.uk/Volunteer/News/Flexigroup-briefing-sessionRelevant to: All volunteers and members Published 12 September 2011 For information: Flexigroup briefing session – 11 October 2012Mon, 12 Sep 2011 14:09:40 GMThttp://www.ramblers.org.uk/2DbuKiQSR8kGtHr66a7JMuw-3d-3dpaul.strong@ramblers.org.ukhttp://www.ramblers.org.uk/Volunteer/News/Flexigroup-pilot-extendedRelevant to: All volunteers and members Published 12 September 2011 For information: The flexigroup pilot phase deadline has been extendedMon, 12 Sep 2011 14:04:04 GMThttp://www.ramblers.org.uk/2ElfHxl-2fDR0-2bFpuwBGeROKg-3d-3dpaul.strong@ramblers.org.ukhttp://www.ramblers.org.uk/Volunteer/News/walk4lifeday2011Especially relevant to All volunteers. Published 2 September 2011 For information -- The Ramblers is supporting Walk4Life Day in England and Wales with a series of media events.Fri, 02 Sep 2011 16:03:00 GMThttp://www.ramblers.org.uk/2jK4jbK6kIE6RweWrrOvuwQ-3d-3dpaul.strong@ramblers.org.ukhttp://www.ramblers.org.uk/Volunteer/News/New+recruitment+leafletsEspecially relevant to: all volunteers distributing Ramblers recruitment leaflets Date Posted: 1 September 2011 New resource: New recruitment leaflets, valid from 1 October 2011, replacing all previous leaflets.Thu, 01 Sep 2011 11:16:09 GMThttp://www.ramblers.org.uk/2o8L5Cno1XEK5tLMLeYAMiQ-3d-3dpaul.strong@ramblers.org.uk