Useful Info


Social Walks Register

Social Walks Register  Word     PDF(A requirement for all  group walks for Insurance purposes)

About Social Walks

What is a Social Walk? A social walk is a group walk solely for the enjoyment of members as a social event, and will be led by one of the group. A social walk is the opportunity to meet and chat with group members, so do come along and try one. We have a wide range of interests including beer, bell…

Possible cancellation of group walks due to bad weather

In the event of bad weather or the forecast of bad weather the cancellation of a walk will be confirmed the previous evening on Facebook, Twitter and in Stop Press in the Event details on the website. Please remember to check for updated information. Otherwise please contact the leader before you…

Dogs on BBN Walks

This is the LDWA's Dogs on Walks policy: It is recognised that, for some dog owners, it is important they can bring their dogs along on walks. Local groups have different approaches in this area; there is no standard national policy. Local groups and walk leaders can decide on the most appropriate…

Slides from the BBN First Aid Course led by Sue Clements 29th November 2022

Some slides from the BBN First Aid Course led by Sue Clements on the 29th November 2022 containing useful information, including RevivR - Learn CPR in 15 minutes (BHF - British Heart Foundation)The Circuit (The National Defibrillator Network)Fabrice Muamba - CPR lessons will save livesCPR Right…

First Aid Advice

First Aid Notes - Heat Exhaustion St John Poster - Five Ways You Can Save Someone's LifeLDWA Accident & Incident Report Form

Useful Advice for Walks Leaders

A few thoughts on leading walks by Ken Falconer from the LDWA website: https://www.ldwa.org.uk/library/leading/leading.php

Discounts for LDWA Members

Look here to see discounts available to LDWA members: https://www.ldwa.org.uk/discounts/discounts.php

Useful Info for CP Managers and Marshals

The following documents will be helpful for anyone helping on a checkpoint - these are for you to have a read before the event - all necessary paperwork will be provided for you on the day of the event. 1.    Tracking Notes2.    CP Arrival Times3.    CP Arrival Times - CP with loop4.    CP Master…

LDWA: Safeguarding Policy

The  Chair of the Group is the 'Local Safeguarding Representative'.  Reporting Incidents Reporting_Safeguarding_Incidents_V7_0.pdf (ldwa.org.uk) Safeguarding Children and Young People Safeguarding_Young_People_Policy_V7_0.pdf (ldwa.org.uk) Safeguarding Adults at…

LDWA: Data Protection Policy

The LDWA is committed to ensuring that all the personal data that it processes is held in accordance with data protection legislation. LDWA members can be assured that their rights under data protection can be exercised and that any personal information they provide to the association will be only…

LDWA: Inclusion and Diversity Policy

Inclusion Strategy https://ldwa.org.uk/website/downloads/toolkit/LDWA_Inclusion_Strategy_V1_0b.pdf More info in the Toolkit https://ldwa.org.uk/library/toolkit.php#Inclusivity