Dear All,

Yesterday, as a consequence of Government guidance the NEC of the LDWA suspended all group and challenge walks until further notice.  Consequently I have marked all the Dorset walks up to the end of May as 'Cancelled' on the website, the Sir Fynwy 100 is also cancelled. I will keep you updated with the local situation as things progress.

It is a great shame that we won't be able to meet up in the near future; there were so many interesting walks coming up too. However, if you had offered to lead a walk, keep the details somewhere safe and we will reschedule at another time.

I attach a message from Dave Morgan the LDWA Chair below. 

Try to maintain your fitness and keep well.

With Best Wishes,

Anne Brown

Dorset LDWA Walks Secretary

dorset.ldwa.walk@gmail.com

Message from Dave Morgan:

The LDWA has continued to monitor Her Majesty’s Government advice in relation to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Following a change to the Government advice on 16.03.20, the LDWA National Executive Committee has decided that all challenge events, social walks and other formal LDWA business organised by any of the local groups will be cancelled immediately. The ban will be reviewed by the National Executive Committee weekly or when Government advice alters and any subsequent amendments will be communicated.

The National Executive Committee understands that the decision taken to cancel all challenge events and social walks will be concerning to members. The safety of all our members, whether they are volunteer marshals or entrants and the association’s ability to deliver a safe environment for all was the reason that the decision has been taken. The Government has advised that everyone should avoid non-essential travel and reduce contact with others in order to slow the spread of the virus. Walking socially would undermine the Government’s advice in relation to both non-essential travel and socialisation.


David Morgan

LDWA Chair

https://www.ldwa.org.uk

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