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Finding walks to lead Some ideas for finding walking routes that you might like to lead: Finding Routes Don't Lose You Way "This map shows over 49,000 miles of potential lost paths across England and Wales. Their inclusion on this map does not mean you currently have a right to walk them (and not all potential lost paths will have been identified). The next stage is to prioritise those paths that can, and should, be saved." "The goal is to prioritise these potential lost paths, based on guidance and criteria set out by Ramblers volunteers. Suggested priorities will be approved by Don’t Lose Your Way coordinators, and in some cases local Footpath Secretaries." See the site https://dontloseyourway.ramblers.org.uk/. Facebook Page We now have a Facebook Page where we can publicise Mid Staffs Ramblers events, including photos. You may wish to Like this Page to get notified of important announcements and highlights. https://www.facebook.com/MidStaffsRamblers First aid kits The Ramblers Association recommend that members carry a heat retaining blanket and small first aid kit on walks. If anybody requires assistance with obtaining such items, please contact us. Ramblers Association App The Ramblers Association now have a free Ramblers app. The app contains information about upcoming Mid Staffs walks as well as those of other groups. It also contains your membership details plus lots of other information. It is very handy to have on your phone. To download the app please follow this link: https://www.ramblers.org.uk/volunteer-zone/data-and-digital-transformation/ramblers-app-guide.aspx Emergency SMS Service When we're out on Rambles we don't always have a mobile signal, and getting help in an emergency can be difficult. However, if you register, then it's possible to send a prioritised SMS message to 999, sometimes even if you think there is no signal. Hence you can call for help and the emergency services will be able to reply to you. You will need to register your mobile phone before using the emergencySMS service, so register today while you have a signal ;-) Simply send the word "register" to 999, and follow the instructions, it's totally free. Other links |
