Pocklington RA Group 2007-2008
Pocklington Group has had another successful year with membership remaining well above the 200 mark. Over the course of the year the group has put on over 150 walks which has required a great organisational input and I would like to particularly offer a strong word of thanks to our many leaders without whose enthusiastic participation this would not be possible. We have continued the regular programme of walks every Wednesday and alternate Saturday and Sundays together with shorter weekend and evening walks, as well as the monthly longer distance walks organised by Jack Hutchinson.  The group also had full weeks away in Hassness and the Isle of Wight, a party of 15 members spent a fortnight walking in Crete and we also had our regular weekend breaks at Kettlewell and Clapham.

As ever at Pocklington there has been a strong social programme with staples such as the barn dance and gliding as well as some new activities all co-ordinated enthusiastically by our social secretary Christine Spencer.  Christine has now retired from her post and has been replaced by a new social committee who will continue and build on her brilliant work. There have been a number of committee changes.  Monica Isle, our publicity officer and founder, has stepped down from the group committee.  Her contribution to the group over the years has been enormous. Fortunately, it will continue as thankfully she will be taking a strong hand in organising our social events.  Sue Grant has also stepped down as Chair and thanks are also due to her for her excellent steering of the group in the last two years. Replacements are all in post and eager to get on with making 2009 an even better year than 2008.  In particular, we are looking to introduce more new walks into the programme for 2009/10 and our new walks secretary, Tony Corrigan, is already planning enthusiastically.

Tony Ashbridge - Chairperson        Return to Pocklington Group page