Committee meeting synopsis

Meeting date: 1 September, 2016

• We had collected £92 from the sales of the quizzes - thanks to everyone who bought one and had a go.
• We reviewed the plans for our walks and garden party on 2 October. There will be a choice of walks, 3 miles or 5 miles. Both sets of walkers are welcome to return to tea and home made cakes on return - no charge but donations will be invited.
• We discussed the planned walks we are entering in the Norfolk County Council Walking Festival: the Festival runs from 22 to 30 October; our walks will take place on 23, 26 and 28 October. The first two walks are the same, and will feature a ride out to Thuxton on the Mid-Norfolk Railway, walking back to Dereham. All taking part will be offered a complimentary drink before the train starts. The train ride, drink and guided walk will be a bargain for the inclusive price of £5. Once submitted, the walks can be seen at NCC link DEAD.
• We discussed plans to place ‘Walkers are Welcome’ signs at key points on the approaches to Dereham. This discussion resulted in agreeing to look for possible places that:
  (1) carried a ‘Dereham’ sign,
  (2) were free of clutter from other signs,
  (3) were out of the town, where drivers would have more time to look at them.
• We agreed a response to the Commons Select Committee (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - EFRA) Inquiry into the role of tourism in supporting rural growth in England. Our submission argued for better support (including modest funding) for small and local attractions which could not access the larger publicity outlets, and so struggled to make themselves known.
• We continue to respond to any reports of problems on our rights of way, so if you find anything that isn’t right, please let us know - email dtc.fpwarden@talktalk.net or call 07505 426750.

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