Extracts from Annual Reports
Caring for Paths
Ashford Group has long been active in protecting and
enhancing the local rights of way network. The following extract
from the Group's 2004-05 annual report illustrates the commitment of the
Group's volunteers.
"... our involvement in the fieldwork which we carry out with the blessing
of KCC, meeting on the third Tuesday morning of each month (weather permitting) to
repair stiles or footbridges, install waymarking and clear vegetation. We have 8
volunteers at present and would welcome more to take part in this satisfyingly
constructive exercise which helps us to help ourselves and others to enjoy the
countryside."
And the following is from the 2006-07 annual report:
"We have an active fieldwork team who meet regularly and carry out footpath work as required in conjunction with Kent County Council Public Rights of Way Department who allocate the finance and materials for the projects. We have achieved considerable success in these matters over the last twelve months. "The majority of footpaths in our area have been surveyed during the last year as a part of the Head Office initiative with problems logged and reported. This survey work has been carried out during some of the programmed walks but in the main by a few stalwart members to whom we are very grateful."
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