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Footpath Work |
We organise a regular maintenance programme on a week day in the summer months. This consists of working parties whose aim is to:
This work is always done in co-operation with the Rights of 'Way team who supply tools, equipment - and refreshment! It is also entirely possible for us to complete the days tasks by undertaking an arduous trip to the local pub! If interested please contact John Plympton on 01252 725661 or by mobile on 07939 601174 If you encounter a path in the local area that needs attention please report any difficulties to our Footpath Secretary - John Plympton using the online form on this site |
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Footpath Maintenance Days 2010 (all Mondays) |
8th March | |
| 12th April | ||
| 10th May | ||
| 7th June | ||
| 5th July | ||
| 2nd August | ||
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Waymarking and clearing of footpaths and bridleway, 10th May 2010 |
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The maintenance team
waymarked and
cleared footpaths and bridleway at Wildwood Golf Club at Alfold. Visit the slide show to see the full story of our efforts! The pictures were kindly provided by Mary Stuart-Jones |
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Removal of two poor old stiles to be replaced with a new kissing gate, 8th March 2010 |
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The maintenance team constructed a new board
walk on Footpath 5 near Tilford Visit the slide show to see the full story of our efforts! The pictures were kindly provided by John Plympton |
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New board walk on Footpath 5, Tilford, 2009 |
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The maintenance team constructed a new board
walk on Footpath 5 near Tilford Visit the slide show to see the full story of our efforts! The pictures were kindly provided by John Plympton |
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6th April 2009 |
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The maintenance team erected a kissing gate
dedicated to Vic Cole, on Rutton Hill, Thursley overlooking The National
Trust Emley Farm. Vic Cole who passed away in 2008 was Footpath
Secretary from 1976 to 1998. Visit the slide show to see the full story of our efforts! The pictures were kindly provided by Anne Pullinger and Mary Stuart-Jones |
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Countryside Access Volunteers' Training Day - 17th November 2006 |
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Around 18 Farnham Ramblers out of about 55 in
total, attended a training day run by Surrey County Council. The
morning was taken up with tasks covering installation of structures and safe
working. After a pleasant lunch the afternoon session covered the
Value of Areas of outstanding natural beauty (ANOB), the responsibilities of
land owners, the role of volunteers, the law and safe lifting practices.
A thoroughly enjoyable day which enabled a lot to be covered. Visit the slide show to see what happened on the day. The pictures were kindly provided by David Fisher |
| Previous Maintenance Days Photos | ||
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9th June, 2008 - Hollowdene Recreation Ground, Frensham |
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4 kissing
gates were installed by the maintenance team at Hollowdene, Frensham in 2008,
replacing old stiles. Pictures kindly provided by Sheila Adams and
Mary Stuart-Jones Visit the special events page to see pictures from the project. The picture was kindly provided by Sheila Adams and Mary Stuart-Jones |
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Work in 2007 in Farnham Park |
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The team meets for the maintenance day. Visit our Special Events photos page for a link to a larger version. |
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22nd August 2006 |
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A new flight of steps was put in by our team at
Shalford. Visit the slide show to see the full story of our efforts! The pictures were kindly provided by John Plympton |
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5th June 2006 |
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Erection of two new metal kissing gates at
Worplesdon and stile repair. Visit the slide show to see the full story of our efforts! The pictures were kindly provided by David Fisher |
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13th April 2006 |
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Footpath vegetation clearance on footpath in
North Farnham. See some pictures from the day. The pictures were kindly provided by John Plympton |
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7th October 2005 |
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Erecting two new kissing gates on Footpath 5,
north of Farnham. Visit the slide show to see the full story of our efforts! The pictures were kindly provided by Tim Devis |
| Forthcoming Project Work | ||
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Thursley Common |
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Anne and John walked from The Moat onto Thursley
Common in January 2007 to take some photos and see how things are
progressing as far as repairs are concerned. Nothing seems to have
been done yet but the grasses are recovering slowly, not much bird life
though. The pictures were kindly provided by Anne Pullinger |
Last updated: 15/05/2010