Committee Meeting – 20th
August 2019 Present: Barbara Brown Irene Pope Lesley Tierney Pat Tough
Apologies: Heidi Jepson Val Johnston Gwen Mann Gill Morrell
Copies: Hayley Oliver
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Minutes of Previous Meeting
Minutes ok to be published on website. GM
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Secretary’s Report
To
date we have 59 members. Emma Metcalfe
has given us a £5 donation,
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Treasurer’s Report
No report
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Website
No report
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Rochdale Rights of Way
GM
had sent a report about bridleway issues discussed at the Rochdale ROW meeting. An issue of privacy was raised. To be discussed at the next meeting.
IP gave an update on the motorway crossings.
Some riders are struggling to get over a barrier put in “Under the Pipe”. Some riders who had experienced problems were
in the room when we were discussing and said that it was too high. IP to go and measure it to see if it higher than
recommended by the BHS. IP
Harwood Fields is getting flooded. Julie
Simpson is going to visit.
BB reported that the bridleway which goes from Edenfield Road down to Shuttleworth
had recently been tarmacked. No
complaints received.
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Bury Rights of Way
The
MOD have now confirmed they will allow people to use Holcombe Moor when the
flags are not flying.
Elton Reservoir Claim – IP stated that this is likely to go to public inquiry.
Ainsworth Bridleways – IP/LT had met with D Brown at Bury MBC
Fred’s Path - 21BUR – evidence forms collected and application is ready but
trying to go for a dedication from Walmsley Golf Club but they are not happy
about paying legal fees. It was agreed
in principle that we could make a contribution depending on the amount.
Planning application has been re-submitted for road widening at Gorse’s Quarry. IP has submitted a letter from RBBA.
IP had asked D Brown at Bury MBC if they
would put up some new road signs showing the safe distance between horses and
cars.
IP had written a letter about a proposed demolition of a building which is on a
bridleway at Greenacre/Redisher Lane with no alternative access. Not a objection just highlighting the needs
of equestrians. It was agreed that this
should be sent. IP
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Social
GM to try to sort out a visit to Hough End Stables GM
September – BB to get in touch with a lady who does Equissage.
October – possibly feed representative
IP said that someone had suggested Pilates for horse riders. BB to dig out an email she had received from
a member with some suggestions.
BB to contact Gill R to see if she is going to do any more rides.
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Any Other Business
None
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Next Meeting
Tuesday, 24th September.
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