THE TUESDAY WALKERS

HISTORY

Our group, known as the Tuesday Walkers (because we walk on Tuesdays), began life nearly 40 years ago as a group of friends who liked to walk together. Over the years there have been many changes to the membership and organisers resulting in many variations in the personalities of the members and the group's dynamics.

MAKE-UP OF THE GROUP

Because we walk on a weekday the majority of the group tend to be retired or semi retired. However, some members work and manage to arrange a day off in order to join us. We are a diverse group of people who come from many different occupations and life experiences.

THE WALKS

Our walks range from East to North Yorkshire with excursions across the water to Lincolnshire.

 During the summer we organise three walks each Tuesday. One walk is in East Yorkshire and one in North Yorkshire (though the boundaries tend to be blurred) which are usually 9-10 miles long. Some walks have a shorter option. The third walk, organised by Genny, is 3-5 miles long. They usually have a pub lunch at the end of the walk. 

In the winter we will on occasions not have a North Yorkshire walk because of reduced daylight time and possible adverse weather conditions.

Once a year we hope to organise a day coach trip to the Dales or Derbyshire for one 10 mile and one 5 mile walk.

TERRAIN

The terrain of each walk is very variable and can range from virtually flat to some challenging climbs. Members are encouraged to contact the coordinator of the walk for clarification if necessary.

ORGANISATION

We travel by car to the start of the walks and car sharing is encouraged. It may be appropriate to offer to share fuel costs. The walks start promptly at 10.0 am. At about 11.0 am we have a coffee break and eat our packed lunches at about 12.30. We often have a short break in the afternoon. Following the walk, if there is a suitable pub or teashop nearby, we may retire there before the homeward journey.

It is the policy of the group that the speed of the walk is dictated by the slowest walker so you may sometimes have to wait for them to catch up. It is essential that we keep in contact with each other for safety reasons and to help each other over difficult bits.

INSURANCE AND LEGAL LIABILITY

The group does not have any insurance. Please remember that we are a group of friends who walk together we are not a club or an Association. We make a clear statement on each walking programme ;

"Please note that the group does not insure members or visitors for these walks. Participants walk at their own risk and must take responsibility for their own safety and for their ability to complete the walk. Walk coordinators do not take responsibility for any members of the group or visitors. Each walker must comply with the country code. Dogs are not permitted on the walks".

It is regrettable that this statement is necessary. These conditions are, in fact, the same as those with which any walker on a public path or highway needs to comply. No attempts at litigation of the group have ever been made but, we are obliged to be proactive. The absence of the need for insurance cover helps us to keep membership fees low. 

ANNUAL FEES

These are determined at our annual meeting held each January. At present the fees are £ 3.00 per annum per person and cover the cost of producing the programmes, the hire of village halls and any "get well" or 80th birthday cards for those who reach this land mark.

EQUIPMENT

We advise that you come prepared for all weather conditions even in summer. Multiple layers of clothing are best and we suggest sturdy walking boots and walking poles, if you prefer them. In your rucksack a waterproof anorak and over trousers, head wear, gloves, packed lunch and drinks are the basic essentials.

I also like to carry a whistle, compass,  mobile phone (charged) and a survival bag(because we may be in remote locations).

Most of all bring your personality to the group and please enjoy yourself in our beautiful countryside.