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From Mick Brash 03.11.08 Hi All. Sorry to have been quiet for a while, We have been away. Returned to a reply from J. Whiitingdale Mp with what I expect is a standard response from Conservative MPs saying how they support equestrian access and EDM 144 but that they think Coastal Access ought to be by voluntary arrangement from Landowners. I suggest it would be reasonable to write back, thanking for the reply, suggesting that there is almost no liklihood of any voluntary access, particularly as this would not give the landowner a chance to be absolved of their occupiers liability ( which is the case with CA proposal). That if there had been such an intention by landowners, we would not be in the very poor situation we find ourselves, and just what proposals for incentives to broaden access an incoming Conservative Governemnt will introduce. Also to point out that the campaign is also very much aimed at preserving those relatively badly recorded and informal access arrangements that are presently enjoyed, and which we see as being under threat from a "blanket" legitimisation of "access only on foot" to the coastal corridor. I do not particularly want everyone to write exactly in the same way to their MPs but it is a good idea to engage with them and expand upon our concerns. Can we all consider how we might try to encourage many of our members to write again now that they actually have letters from their Mps. ?. I have an intention to try to bring together an information pack which guides everyone on the Committee to understand the Coastal Access proposals, debate and other issues, it might be a while before I can as I just have too much to do at this instant for Local Access Forum and for Access and Rights of Way Advisory Council so I hope you might be able to stagger along unaided for a moment. New Treasurer Required Sallie our present treasurer after ten years service, finds her pen has finally run out of ink, this means we need someone to fill this important post. Its good being part of the EBA team, so if you think you could help and have booking keeping experience please contact Julie our leader on 07891 827199 the usual references would be required for such a trustworthy post. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Date for the diary - EBA AGM - Monday 17th November 2008 7.30pm for 8pm start, Red Cross Hall Writtle Road, Chelmsford, CM2 9AD Following the very successful and enjoyable time we all had at the (change to the constitution) meeting held recently, your committee has decided to make the AGM much more of a social evening we will keep the formal side of things to an absolute minimum With the growing interest in going barefoot there will be a illustrated talk by the UK Natural Horse Care Practitioners on the benefits of going barefoot with opportunity to ask Questions, this will be followed by refreshments and the chance to chat etc. with like minded folk from the horse world. Click here for the agenda (see below for copies of last years minutes, accounts etc.)
Our busy Thurrock group have a couple of requests relating to bridleway claims: we need you to contact Jennifer on 07909 787881, firstly if any of you used to ride in the Rainham marshes, over land now belonging to the RSPB, or secondly, if you use a Definitive route at Orsett Heath which is being re-routed. Concerns have been raised that this may be lost, and it is important that this is investigated urgently. We have had an urgent request from Rosemary Carrington in the Castle Point district. She attended a meeting this week, outlining details of road changes at Sadlers’ Farm, Benfleet. Local riders have complained about the height of the parapet on the bridge adjoining the Bowers Gifford Road, through to the crematorium and the old church on the A13. The plans propose considerable road widening, and consequently a new bridge will be required. At that stage, if there appears to be sufficient equine traffic using the bridge, consideration will be given to increasing the parapet height. Therefore, Rosemary needs to hear from local riders using routes from Eversley or Ilfracombe Roads over the bridge and using Church Road towards Manor Way and Bowers marshes. Please phone her on 01702 559151 to add more weight to our case! APPEAL TO HULLBRIDGE RIDERS! Has anyone ridden/walked/cycled Vanderbilt Avenue, situated between the Hullbridge Road and Trenders Avenue prior to 2001? If so, PLEASE phone either Jane on 01268 784421, or Mary on 01245 329431, with details of years you used this route.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ESSEX BRIDLEWAYS ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 19TH NOVEMBER 2007 Minutes of Meeting - click here Chairmans report - click here 2007 Accounts - click here Historic Report - click here
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