Author: Diane Davies

RAMBLERS ASSOCIATION - CARDIFF GROUP 

Minutes of meeting held Monday 18 June 2007

Present: 
Committee: Diane Davies (DD), Arthur James (AJ), Gwyn Lewis (GL), Richard Garman (RG), Roma Whiteley (RW), Gillian Masters (GM), Mike Kohnstamm (MK), John Henn (JH).
Visitor: Paul Davies

Apologies:  Jeff Hobden (JfH)

1.  Chair for meeting: meeting chaired by DD.
 
2.  Minutes of the last meeting: after amendment to confirm that AGM would be having a slide-show, minutes 19 April 2007 were ACCEPTED. 

3.  Matters arising
a) GM to buy/allocate 2 bothy bags - ACTIONED;
b) GL to book venue for July Leaders' Evening - ACTIONED;
c) MK to apply for Group membership of Cardiff Physical Activity Database - action carried forward;
d) RW to renew Group membership of YHA - ACTIONED;
e) DD to: feedback "Organising Holidays Abroad" amendment to the Group's "usual" Weekend/Holiday Organisers whose views were previously sought and to permanently file updated policy document - ACTIONED; book AGM venue - ACTIONED [AGM booked City URC Tuesday 23/10/07].
 
4.  Footpath extinguishment: Heol Carne & Heol y Gors, Whitchurch:
Following briefing (JH) about the issue and update of the on-site-visit (JH, DD), the footpath issue was discussed and it was unanimously agreed that the Group would continue with its objection to the footpath order.
JH to write to Cardiff Council to advise them of the Committee's decision.

5.  Accident 25 April 2007 on Dare Valley Walk:
Following briefing (AJ) about the accident that occurred on above walk, letter from Phil Norton was read-out and discussed (including lessons to be learnt).
GM to write article for next WalkTalk outlining suggested approach to handling such incidents.

6.  Leaders' Evening Tuesday 17 July 2007:
GL confirmed that the Thornhill Centre, Thornhill had booked for the Leaders' Evening. Budget of £150 agreed.

7.  Celebrating 25 Years:
MK confirmed that Group's sub-committee had decided to initially create a database of Cardiff walks (including existing 14 walks in More Capital Walks) accessible to all on the Group's web site and leave decisions on book/leaflet publication and funding to a later date. MK has updated several of the More Capital Walks on the Group's web site with Google maps [check out www.cardifframblers.org.uk/capital/more.html. walks 1 & 11].

8.  Cardiff ROWIP: 
The Cardiff ROWIP has been issued and is "available from libraries, leisure centres, community centres, camping and sports shops as well as the council internet site." Meeting to discuss the document arranged for Monday 2 July 2007 at DD's - open invite to Committee members to either attend meeting or submit feedback to DD. 

9. Officers' Report: 
a) Treasurer's Report: JfH's pre-meeting written report accepted. Questions were raised regarding: i) no mention made of payments/receipts in connection with Cirencester Coach Trip 6 June; ii) slight delay in paying coach company and concern that this could adversely affect our relationship and current arrangements with the new owners of the coach company.
b) Footpaths Officer (JH): confirmed that Cardiff Council had been written to on 2 footpath issues (Lisvane & Graig Coch footpaths).
c) WalkTalk (GM): early request for WalkTalk contributions.
d) Membership (RW): Group membership 699 at April 2007. Recent delay in receiving membership updates from Glamorgan Area had caused delay in issuing the Group's Welcome letter to new members. RW to discuss with Area Membership Officer.
e) Council Liaison (RG): reported on recent Rural Access meeting.
f) Secretary (DD): in addition to pre-meeting notes, update given on: Cardiff Council's bids for CCW Coastal Access funding (Roath Basin - Barrage; Lamby Way; joint application with Newport & Monmouth); & Sustran Lottery Bid that includes Ely Bridge (MK put forward as Group's rep).     
   
10. AOB:
a) MK advised that Rudry Common was up for sale by public auction;
b) JH gave notice of his intention to resign from the Committee at the AGM, but offered continuing support on footpath issues;
c) Paul Davies was co-opted on to the Committee. DD to circulate Paul's contact details.

Next Committee meeting: Tuesday 7 August 2007 - 7:30pm - RA Wales Offices.  

Summary of Actions from meeting:
a) MK to apply for Group membership of Cardiff Physical Activity Database [carried forward from April07 meeting];
b) JH to write to Cardiff Council advising them of the Committee's decision to maintain its objection to Heol Carne/Heol y Gors Footpath Order;
c) RW to discuss recent delays in receiving membership updates with Area Membership Officer;
d) DD to circulate Paul Davies' contact details.