Why?
As local authorities face the toughest financial challenges in a generation, it is important that the Ramblers steps up its work to protect vital rights of way and access services across England and Wales.
What?
The Dead End Roadshow events will give volunteers and staff the opportunity to discuss and plan for three types of intervention:
- Active campaigning to protect services from cuts
- Development of partnerships to help authorities deliver their services
- Direct action to improve the path network (i.e. practical work)
The Roadshow agenda will concentrate on these three areas - with information and advice sessions, and opportunities to share best practice and ideas.
The events will run from 10.30am until 4.00pm. Attendees will need to bring a packed lunch, but tea and coffee will be provided. Travel expenses will be reimbursed.
Who?
Any volunteers concerned about the state of rights of way and access are invited to attend - particularly where they are already involved in campaigning or partnership working with authorities. If the events are over-subscribed, places will be allocated to ensure the largest number of Areas and Groups are represented.
When and where?
Saturday 30 October - London - Ramblers Central Office. http://www.ramblers.org.uk/aboutus/visiting-our-main-office
Thursday 4 November - Leeds - Oxford Place Methodist Centre, Oxford Place, Leeds, LS1 3AX. http://www.oxfordplace.org.uk/location.html
Saturday 6 November - Birmingham - Carrs Lane Church (Bertha Wright Room), Birmingham, B4 7SX. http://www.carrslane.co.uk/travel
Tuesday 16 November - Taunton - Trull Village Memorial Hall, Church Road, Trull, Taunton,TA3 7JZ. http://www.trullvillage.org.uk/hall.htm
New Date Added!
Saturday 27th November - London - Ramblers Central Office
