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RAMBLERS ASSOCIATION - CARDIFF GROUP 

Minutes of meeting held Thursday 2 April 2009 at Ramblers Cymru Offices

Present: Diane Davies (DD), Gwyn Lewis (GL), Mike Kohnstamm (MK), Roma Whiteley (RW), John Newton (JN), Gillian Masters (GM), Paul Davies (PD), Jane Willock (JW).
Apologies: Jeff Hobden (JH), Richard Garman (RG), Dave Willock (DW).

1.  Chair for meeting: meeting chaired by DD.
 
2.  Minutes of the last meeting: minutes for 12 February 2009 were accepted following correction of Roma's surname. 

3.  Matters arising: items covered within the meeting agenda, except:
~ Group's AGM booked for Tuesday October 27;
~ Ramblers Cymru Volunteer Day March 29 had been cancelled.
 
4. Family Walks arrangements: 
~ leaflets printed and 1000 delivered to Kathryn Bennett (KB) for distribution within school network. GL to distribute leaflets to libraries via Central Library.
~ PD to consult with Ramblers Cymru Office regarding Press Release opportunities (local papers, radio and TV). KB to provide draft Press Release for PD.
~ DD to feedback to KB: need for Family Walk leaders to be aware of the Ramblers Child Protection Policy; suggestion that basic First Aid kit be available on Family Walks - Committee prepared to authorise expenditure.

5. Birdies Lane: following questions/discussion of pre-meeting paper, Group's continued objection to Birdies Lane Gating Order was confirmed. GL to prepare draft response and email to Committee for feedback/comments. 

6. Cardiff Walks Leaflets: following discussion, agreed that DD submit CCW grant proposal form.

7. Welsh Council: attended by GL, JW & DW - report issued pre-meeting.

8. Officers Reports: 
a) Treasurer: report issued pre-meeting via email. Treasures report accepted.  
b) Footpath Officer: report issued pre-meeting via email. Gating Order for alleyway between Grand Avenue and Penygarn, Ely discussed and agreed not to object.
c) Secretary: report issued pre-meeting via email. Agreed that DD respond to civil liability insurance consultation and register Group's objection to proposal to restrict cover to GB walks.
d) Membership: 689 (as at 28 February 2009).
e) Publicity: confirmed arrangements for distribution of Short Walks leaflet to libraries, leisure centres and other outlets.  
f) Glamorgan Area Report: report issued pre-meeting via email.
g) Countryside & Environment: Cardiff has been selected to become Wales' first "sustainable travel town" by the assembly government. Mention of: Bute Park development: windfarms.

The Ramblers Association is a company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales. Company registration number: 4458492. Registered Charity in England and Wales number: 1093577, registered charity in Scotland, number: SCO39799. Registered office: 2nd floor, Camelford House, 87-90 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7TW.