Membership Information

1. Meeting Point   Until further notice, the initial meeting place for all ramblers will be specified by the Walk Leader in the walk details. Members from outside Seaford and others going direct to the starting point of the walk must inform the Leader by phone of their intention so that they can be told of any change in the arrangements. In the case of inclement weather, the decision as to whether a walk starts is entirely a matter for the leader.

2. Use of Cars   When members cars are used to convey people on rambles, please comply with the following:
   (a) Passengers should bring a change of footwear and carry their dirty boots home in a carrier bag.
   (b) If car sharing is allowed, it is up to members to offer lifts. This will be facilitated by the walk leader when booking is required. All car transport is at the member's own risk.
   (c) A contribution towards fuel and car parking charges would be appreciated by drivers.
   (d) Walk leaders will not delay a walk where a member is late arriving.

3. Fitness and Suitable Clothing  While age is not a factor, a degree of fitness is essential, appropriate to the length and duration of the walk and the degree of difficulty specified
   (Abbreviations used: E - Easier; M - Moderate; H - Harder; VH - Very Hard).
   (a) Footwear: Walking boots are the normal footwear. In wet, muddy conditions, wellingtons with a rugged sole may be appropriate. Sandals and trainers are seldom satisfactory.
   (b) Winter clothing: Waterproof jackets/trousers - sufficient warm clothing (we advise several thin layers rather than one thick layer), hats, scarves and gloves. Denim is unsuitable as it retains water is then heavy and cold.
   (c) Summer clothing: Sun protection should be taken, i.e. hat, suncream. Remember that protection against nettles and briars may be essential as well as protection against ticks.

4. Food and Drink  (a) Members should carry plenty of water. We advise at least 1 litre , more in hot weather.
   (b) Bring a Packed Lunch or Snack where indicated.
   (c) Members should never produce flasks nor consume their own food in Public House premises or grounds.

5. Health (a) Please ensure you are fit enough to cope with the walk. If you have a health problem which requires you to stop to take medication/food, please inform the Leader in confidence before the walk. If you have any underlying health problem which may impair your walking ability, you must inform the Walk Leader before the walk begins. It is then the Leader's prerogative whether to allow you to undertake the walk.
   (b) Walk Leaders will always carry First Aid items on every walk. We do however suggest that members may wish to have with them such items as glucose tablets, plasters and a tube of antiseptic cream.

6. Walk Protocol  (a) Members are asked to co-operate with the Leader by keeping up with the party, but behind the Leader who, when necessary, will appoint a "Back Marker".
   (b) In woods, mist etc. it is important to keep the party closer together.
   (c) Leaders should set a pace suitable to the members present.
   (d) Members should be sure to be in sight of the person in front and behind at all times.
   (e) It is extremely rare that anybody gets lost on our walks. But should you find yourself on your own, you should stay where you are. The Leader will send a search party back along the route to collect you. If you have wandered off they won't be able to find you.