Working Party News

We have a team of volunteers, who in conjunction with the local authorities are committed to solving footpath problems, maintaining and re-building stiles to ensure access rights are maintained.

Up dated 25/5/04

Volunteers get their due praise again!

April 04

The working party have just been voted by the Ramblers' Association as one of the top three groups in Wales. This is further recognition of the splendid work they do, in all weathers to improve and keep open paths in our area.

Oct 03

Our group of champion volunteers have been rewarded for their efforts. Torfaen's mayor Councillor Doug Davies, presented civic testimonials to the council's countryside team, who turn out every week, rain or shine to ensure public rights of way are open and in good condition. The oldest volunteer is Nelson Morton 83. He sets out each week with teammates Dan Hadfield, Brian Couzens, Derrick Hynam, Timothy Dowle and Ryan Parfitt. Councillor Davies said: "it gives me great pleasure to honor these unsung heroes in this way, their work in the community is to be highly commended."

(Photo thanks to Pontypool Freepress)

Volunteers STEP to it!

One of the jobs tackled by our team was to erect a set of metal steps on a footpath near Pontypool.

The paths exit from the wood, down a very steep bank was potentially quite dangerous.

This route has been now made safe thanks to our team of volunteers!

Keep up the good work guys!!

Steps during construction		A proud team after a good days work

Anyone who would like to join in and give a hand, will be more than welcome.

The team usually meets on a Wednesday.

Please contact us if you are interested.