The Torbay Rambling Club
Walk with the TBR - You won’t look back’ ….
www.torbayramblingclub.org.uk T
orbay Rambling Club continues to walk for- ward into 2015 with their latest six month programme of walks and social events now
available. The club was formed in 1950 and is the longest established walking group in South Devon, run by a voluntary committee of six and currently with around 100 members. TBR offers an active social programme and most members have become close friends, sharing their activities and interests which range from bird- watching to biking, archeology to animal welfare. Why Walk? It’s a gentle, low- impact form of exercise that’s easy, free and suitable for people of all ages and most abilities. Regular walking has been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. It lowers levels of cholesterol and keeps blood pressure in check. On average a person weighing 60kg burns 75 calories simply by strolling at 2mph for 30 minutes. Increase that to 3mph and they’ll burn 99 calories. According to Age UK, older people who walk six miles or more per week could avoid brain shrinkage and so preserve memory as the years pass! Studies also shown regular, moderate-intensity exercise to be as effective as antidepressants in cases of mild to moderate depression. Why Join TBR? What better way to under- take the simplest form of exercise than in good company, having good conversation and seeing some of the most picturesque and interesting parts of this wonderful County in all it’s seasons? Many members have a wealth of knowledge about the area and it’s history with an active interest in it’s future. As Paul Scott Mowrer said ‘A fine landscape is like a piece of music; it must be taken at the right tempo. Even a bicycle goes too fast. Walk.’ New recruits are welcomed warmly to the TBR
and are invited to join three walks before commit- ting to membership. There is a car share arrange- ment whenever possible and the group often end each walk in a teashop or friendly hostelry. They cover Torbay of course, but also the South Hams, Dartmoor, Totnes, East Devon and North Dart- moor in the Summer. The membership is currently amazing value at just £7.00 – that’s per year not per month! In each 6 monthly programme there are some
New recruits are welcomed warmly
longer ‘challenge’ walks for the young in heart and limb, shorter walks alternate Wednes- days and during high season Friday evening strolls. Add to this a coach trip, a Beach Barbeque, presentations from Local Historians, a Quiz, a sum- mer meal, the ever popular Christmas Party, a Spring weekend away as well
as Conservation events where members work clear- ing pathways and lanes on the Moor. Be Prepared! Leaders must ensure walkers can manage the terrain and weather and will gladly offer advice on boots and clothing. Layers are best – it can get warm in the winter climbing some of De- von’s many hills and on the hottest of summer days the breeze on high ground or exposed coast can be raw. A strong rucksack with sufficient food and drink for the day is essential.
How can you find out more? The TBR welcome new members, just come on a walk and see how you feel. If you want to see their weekly photoblog and latest walks programme, check them out on
www.torbayramblingclub.org.uk. You can also email the Committee at torbayram-
blingclub@hotmail.com or telephone John Mellor, Chairman on 01803 612037 for a friendly chat. Pro- grammes are available in hard copy on request. Why not give them a try and get walking – as their promo leaflet says ‘ Walk with the TBR - You won’t look back’ ….
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