As an Area, we are more than simply the sum of our Groups. All the work carried out by us in the Area - including by our Groups - is planned, organised and carried out by volunteers.

 

YOU CAN GET INVOLVED

 

If you are concerned about conditions for walkers in Warwickshire, there is bound to be a way you can get involved in our work. We take important decisions at our committee meetings, but if you are not a committee-type, then there are still plenty of ways that you can help. We’ve sketched out some of them here to give you a flavour or our work, and if you’d like to find out more, we’ll be delighted to hear from you.

 

TASK FORCES…

 

Several of our Groups have voluntary task forces working for local authorities erecting kissing gates to replace stiles on footpaths, thus helping to make the countryside more accessible. Or, from the comfort of your own home, you could help with our footpath and countryside work. You could help to publicise our work at shows, exhibitions and through the local press.

 

Many people choose to get involved in their local Group, but nothing obliges you to do this. You may find another one which is more active in a particular area of interest to you. You can find a list of all the Area’s Groups here, under Warwickshire - which includes West Midlands.

 

If you’d like to help, and find something that suits you, please get in touch and tell us about your particular interests and we can talk through the opportunities.

 

SUPPORTING THE COMMITTEE

 

Our Area Council is lively and friendly with efficient meetings held every three months in Warwick. We have specific vacancies at the moment for a Publicity Officer and Independent Members of Area Council. Some existing office-holders would also be happy to hand over to fresh blood as this keeps the Area fresh and invigorated.

 

If you’d like to know more about getting involved in Area Council, please get in touch. We can give you descriptions for the main roles, and tell you about the support available and the rewards of this kind of involvement!

 

You’re welcome to come along to our meetings to get a flavour of what it’s all about. We can tell you the date and time of the next one. For more information on the work of the Area and how to get involved, contact Michael Bird,  Area Secretary.