newborough ramblers
The Newborough walking group has never really had a proper name – being variously called The Ramblers, The Walkers and my particular favourite these days - The (R)Amblers.
The walkers first came together in 1988 through a request from Newborough Parish Council to the Women’s Institute to do a survey of all the Parish footpaths. When this was complete members agreed that it had (in the main) been quite a pleasant experience and it was decided to start walking on a regular basis. At first only WI members took part, but then it was opened to husbands and finally to anyone who wished to join in. We are not a large group so there isn’t too long a wait to get over stiles!
There has never been a Committee, rules, subscriptions or even a regular leader, everyone taking it in turns to lead or to suggest a walk. And walks have varied in length and difficulty and to many venues. The Peak district is always popular, but so too are canal walks, the National Forest areas, and our own local countryside. The only constant has been the day – the third Saturday of the month.
Today there are still several of the original members still walking with the group even after 20 years. We tend not to do the mileage we did, and sometimes bad weather can put us off an outing, but nevertheless we try to meet regularly to enjoy each others company, the fresh air, the new scenery and of course the exercise.
Walks are usually advertised in the WI notice board at the end of the bus shelter in the Square at Newborough, or ring Liz Ford, 01283.575244 for details.
