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AGM 3pm Saturday 13th December
Venue: the Victoria Hotel, Great George Street, Leeds
Now, if you've ever been to an AGM, you might think that they're a very dull affair. Not ours!
Don't think of it as an important constitutional event where you get to vote on a new committee, celebrate our successes over the last year or say thanks* for all the hard work people have put in.
No, think of it like a Thursday night at the Scarborough, but much more fun because we haven't all been at work all day! There's always a healthy debate and it's your chance to bring up the things that you'd like to see Take a Hike do over the next year, or get your questions answered.
All the present committee members will be standing down at AGM, but are more than happy to be re-elected. However, anyone's welcome to stand for a position. If you fancy getting involved in running the group, have a look at the 'committee' page and feel free to contact any committee member to ask more about the job. More details coming up on the message board.
*mine's a pint of Landlord, thanks
Christmas bargains from the Ramblers
At this time of year, it's always good to save a bit of cash. You may not be aware of how many discounts you can get as a Ramblers member.
**Special offer until 31st December** Introduce a friend to the Ramblers and get a free £10 Rohan voucher (off purchases of £50 or above - they have some good trousers at this price). Just fill in the form at http://www.ramblers.org.uk/membership/gift.htm.
Ramblers also get a 10% discount at many stores, including Milletts, Blacks and Rohan. Local businesses offering a discount include Chevin Trek (Otley) and Fine Fettle Cycles (Barwick in Elmet), but try brandishing your card at others - they can only say no!
And don't forget, if you sign up for gift aid when you join, the Ramblers can claim an extra 28% back in tax. If you pay by direct debit, less of your membership fee goes on admin. More money = more campaigns = more of our countryside kept open.
Now, doesn't that give you a warm glow of seasonal goodwill?
Get Your Christmas Bash Tickets
There's still time to get tickets for the social event of the winter season - either catch Graham, Ann or Neil at a pub meet or send a cheque to Graham (details on social page) and your tickets will soon be winging their way to you!
