We invited everyone to attend the Annual General Meeting of TheWalkingClub.  This was held on Sunday October 12, 2025 at noon.  The location is at The Canal Centre in Mytchett. There was a walk before the AGM.
The Minutes are available here

There is a new way to describe a location (anywhere on the planet) using just 3 words (eg: ///moment.button.beats).  Please look at the what3words.com website or look at the videos on YouTube.   

Download the what3words app to your phone - one day it may prove to be very useful.

Oct 2021

Walkers should be aware of the increased risks from wildlife when out walking in heathland.   Ticks  are more active in warmer weather and walkers should check for ticks after walking.  Ticks can carry Lyme  disease - see below.

Lyme disease is an illness caused by being bitten by a tick that is infected with a germ (bacterium) called borrelia. Ticks can be very small and often do not hurt when they bite, so it is quite easy to have a tick bite without noticing. Many people who develop Lyme disease cannot remember being bitten by a tick. Left untreated, the bacteria can spread to other areas of the body. In some cases the infection can cause serious symptoms - often months after the initial tick bite.  

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Oct 2018

What happens if you are taken ill when out in public?

• Do you have any identification on you? 

• Is there any way for medics to know your drug allergies? 

• Are you wearing a medical bracelet that indicates any health issues? 

• Who are your emergency contacts?

• How will someone call your emergency contacts?
  
  

Your smartphone, even when it's locked, could be your lifeline. 

Click here for more information on how to put vital information into your phone.

Big changes to the UK landline telephone system

The UK landline telephone system is undergoing a major change. The telephone service, which has been in place for well over a hundred years, is being replaced by an internet-connected digital telephone service.
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Mar 2025