Featured Posts - Announcements - Brighton and Hove Ramblers2024-03-28T23:44:56Zhttps://bahr.org.uk/profiles/blogs/feed/featuredSussex Ramblers Needs Helphttps://bahr.org.uk/profiles/blogs/sussex-ramblers-needs-help2023-06-11T10:02:58.000Z2023-06-11T10:02:58.000ZBrighton and Hove Ramblershttps://bahr.org.uk/members/JustinFoulser<div><p style="text-align:center;"><a href="https://www.sussexramblers.org.uk/" target="_blank"><img class="align-full" src="{{#staticFileLink}}11689207067,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="710" alt="11689207067?profile=RESIZE_710x" /></a></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Dear Fellow Ramblers,</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Sussex Ramblers, who look after the interests of Ramblers’ members in both of the Sussex counties, are once again in need of help in administering our Area. We have vacancies on Area Council for:</span></p>
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<li><span style="font-size:12pt;">Treasurer - position vacant after next AGM in January 2024, but the new person in the role would need to shadow the existing Treasurer (Andrew Bonnett) before then.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt;">East Sussex Countryside Officer - position vacant now</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt;">Vice-Chairman - position vacant after next AGM </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt;">Area Access Officer (East Sussex) - positions vacant now.</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">We are looking for individuals who are mobile, enthusiastic and reliable, can attend our quarterly meetings (held in Haywards Heath), and are willing to contribute to Ramblers’ efforts across Sussex.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Of the positions above, the Treasurer role is the most critical as we are unable to function as an Area without the position being filled. The Countryside and Access Officer roles are important to maintaining and extending our footpath network and advocating for Freedom to Roam in Sussex and ensuring that Ramblers have a voice in our dealings with Council Planning and Rights of Way departments and the Vice-Chairman role provides significant support to the leadership of the Area across a range of activities.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Many thanks to all of you who responded to our previous plea for help, and if you can help us again, please do get in touch with me at <a href="mailto:chairman@sussexramblers.org.uk">chairman@sussexramblers.org.uk</a> in the first instance. I attach a brief summary of the above roles, and can provide more details on request, including full role profiles and estimates of time commitment required in each case.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Thank you,</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Roger Abel</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Sussex Area Chairman</span></p>
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<p><strong>Area Council Vacancies </strong></p>
<p><strong>Treasurer:</strong> The Area Treasurer is responsible for making sure that all our income and expenditure is properly recorded and in line with the organisation's policies. This involves planning and preparing annual budgets, preparing quarterly accounts and reports, coordinating activities with Group treasurers, and managing the area bank account, and processing expenses and payments. Whilst a background in finance or accounting is desirable, it is not essential, but the holder needs to be comfortable with numerical data and reports, understand general principles of accounting, good with record keeping, familiar with internet banking and with the use of Microsoft Excel. Comprehensive training and guidance will be provided by Ramblers, as will an extended handover with the current Treasurer. </p>
<p><strong>East Sussex Countryside Officer</strong>: The role involves reviewing planning applications published by the Local Authority and lodging objections on behalf of Sussex Ramblers in the event that such developments are considered to have a detrimental effect on the Sussex countryside and the places where people walk. Written objections are made through a response to the planning process but could also involve site visits and on occasions attendance at public hearings. Experience and knowledge of the Local Authority planning process would be an advantage. The position is suitable for a mature professional individual who is highly reliable, organised, capable of taking initiative and with an ability to articulate strategic issues clearly in written form. The incumbent will need to be comfortable using a computer and the internet and managing information. </p>
<p><strong>Area Vice-Chairman: </strong>The role involves supporting the Area Chair in the leadership of the Groups, helping them to run well, follow good practice and to join in national/area initiatives. The individual needs good leadership, organisation, diplomacy, and communication skills. </p>
<p><strong>Area Access Officer (East Sussex):</strong> This role will act as our focal point for Open Access issues (freedom to roam) in Sussex, working with Ramblers Central Office, Natural England, and Local Authorities, and seeking to promote and develop such areas for our walking communities. The individual will need to be a self-starter who can familiarise themselves with Open Access policy and legal issues and with the ability to influence others.</p></div>Local Access Officer & Local Footpath officer Neededhttps://bahr.org.uk/profiles/blogs/local-access-officer-local-footpath-officer-needed2023-03-11T18:02:52.000Z2023-03-11T18:02:52.000ZTony Mercerhttps://bahr.org.uk/members/TonyMercer<div><div><strong>Needed: Local Access Officer</strong></div><div>The local access forum is a statutory body which gives advice to the council national park authority and Natural England on managing and improving access to operspaces around Brighton and Hove, It has four meetings a year. These are currently being held on zoom. We would like to thank Peter Jarman for his many years of hard work in this role. Peter is happy to work alongside any volunteer for this role for this year,</div><div><strong>Needed: Local Footpath officer.</strong></div><div>The role of this officer is to liaise with the council over any proposed changes to footpaths. The officer can also walk the paths and liaise with the council over any problems. This is for the central and northern Brighton area.</div><div><strong>If you are interested in either role, please contact liz on <a href="mailto:chair2bahr@gmail.com">chair2bahr@gmail.com</a></strong></div><div><p> </p><p> </p></div></div>Celebrating A Pocketful of Chalk by Claire Booker - poetry inspired by the South Downshttps://bahr.org.uk/profiles/blogs/celebrating-a-pocketful-of-chalk-by-claire-booker-poetry-inspired2022-07-25T10:50:15.000Z2022-07-25T10:50:15.000ZStuart Ellishttps://bahr.org.uk/members/StuartEllis<div><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}10669211681,RESIZE_930x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}10669211681,RESIZE_400x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="250" alt="10669211681?profile=RESIZE_400x" /></a></p><p>I'm writing from publisher Arachne Press. Next Thursday, 28 July we will publish <em>A Pocketful of Chalk, </em>the new poetry collection by Rottingdean poet, Claire Booker.</p><div><div><em>A Pocketful of Chalk</em> is a collection of poetry rooted in the geography of the South Downs- the sunsets and huge skies, cliffs and fossils, fishing vessels and windmills, people and sheep.</div><br />This is a memorable and moving collection that bursts with myth and metaphor, energy and originality. The giant of Wilmington leaves his hillside in an apocalyptic vision of global warming. Herons and Ospreys take flight, and a boy releases monsters from the sea shore...</div><div> </div><div>To celebrate the launch of this title, we are holding several events, including a poetry walk and reading at <a href="https://www.sevensisters.org.uk/" target="_blank">Seven Sisters Country Park</a> on Saturday 30 July, starting at 14.30.</div><div> </div><div>More information and <strong>free tickets</strong> are available here: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-pocketful-of-chalk-poetry-walk-reading-tickets-382813283837" target="_blank">https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-pocketful-of-chalk-poetry-walk-reading-tickets-382813283837</a></div><div> </div><div><div>We hope to see you at one of these events and would be really very grateful if you felt able to share details with your networks.</div><div> </div><div>Many thanks,</div><div>Saira</div></div></div>Refill your water bottle apphttps://bahr.org.uk/profiles/blogs/refill-your-water-bottle-app2019-03-02T12:30:17.000Z2019-03-02T12:30:17.000ZTracy Evanshttps://bahr.org.uk/members/TracyEvans<div><p>For those of you that don't know this is a great app you can download to show you where you can fill up your water bottle. Great for walkers! :)</p><p><a href="https://refill.org.uk/get-the-refill-app/">https://refill.org.uk/get-the-refill-app/</a></p><p></p></div>GENERAL DATA PROTECTION REGULATION (GDPR) - PLEASE READhttps://bahr.org.uk/profiles/blogs/general-data-protection-regulation-gdpr-please-read2018-06-02T11:37:44.000Z2018-06-02T11:37:44.000ZStuart Ellishttps://bahr.org.uk/members/StuartEllis<div><p class="western" align="center"><font size="4"><b>GENERAL DATA PROTECTION REGULATION (GDPR)</b></font></p><p class="western" align="center"><font size="4"><b>BRIGHTON & HOVE RAMBLERS WEBSITE</b></font></p><p class="western" align="center"><font size="4"><b>PRIVACY POLICY</b></font></p><p class="western">Dear Brighton & Hove Ramblers Website Member,</p><p class="western">You may have heard about the new General Data Protection Regulation ("GDPR"), that comes into effect May 25, 2018. 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