Charnock Richard Rambling Club
As with many good stories this one started in 1979 on a cold, dark wintry night in a sleepy
village where only a few people were out and about and they were all heading for the same
place. These were the founding members of Charnock Richard Rambling Club making their
way to the old school rooms to discuss the possibility of forming a rambling club for the
benefit of the villagers.
Six people turned up to the meeting and the rambling club was born. The first walk was
arranged by and for the people in attendance. This was to be a local walk led by Ray
Sutcliffe. On the day of the walk heavy snow fell and the wind was icy cold. However, four
brave souls turned up and struggled round for several hours and ended up frozen. Following
this a further meeting was called and it was decided to carry on and a committee was formed.
At this time the committee was nearly the entire membership of the club.
Eventually word spread and people started to attend the walks. The numbers grew steadily
and approximately two years later the Club decided to be more adventurous and hired a coach
to go to Arnside. This was the start of regular coach trips. Our members now come from
Preston, Bolton, Leyland, Coppull and many other towns and villages around the Chorley
area. One notable member is Cedric Robinson, the official sand guide who is an honorary life
member.
Today we have a thriving successful club. The original walks programme has changed
beyond recognition, as originally there was only one walk per trip now there are three. The
areas visited have changed as we go further a field to the Lake District, Wales, Yorkshire and
numerous other places, although we do occasionally visit the areas the Club made on its
maiden coach trips.
The Club now has a Social Committee who plan and arrange long weekends away to walk in
areas we would not otherwise visit, and the Committee also arrange social evening events.
In addition, during the summer, the Club has Summer Evening Social Walks arranged on
alternate Wednesdays. These walks take place in the local area.
As the Club has been in existence over twenty-five years it is safe to say that we must be
doing something right.
We, the members, hope that you enjoy being a member of Charnock Richard Rambling Club
for many years to come.
For more information ring:
Bob Barlow - 01257 793126 or
Malcolm Bennett - 01257 793205
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