PNFS ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
This was held on Saturday 1st May at the Britannia Hotel, Dialstone Lane, Offerton, Stockport. Seventy three members attended and all propositions were carried by a healthy majority.
WEBSITE DEVELOPMENTS FOR 2010
Following the minor changes described on the home page, we will be introducing a series of changes to the website this year. These will be announced on the Home page as they are implemented:
* Signposts - where they are - the option to view our signposts via Google Maps has now been added. Google Maps does not require users to download & install Google software on local pc.
* A facility for members to set up payment of annual subscriptions by Direct Debit
* An enhanced Photo Album
* Removal of certain redundant menu items, eg Bulletin Board
NEW FOOTBRIDGE AT SHAW, OLDHAM
Recently we have seen the construction of a new bridge over the River Beal at Shaw, Oldham. A contribution from the Society and the perseverance of our local inspector, Martin Riley, ensured that a new steel bridge was constructed to replace a timber structure which had been the subject of vandalism in the past. The footpath is close to Shaw station and planned improvements to the footpath include modifying the existing steps and, we hope, replacement of a substandard subway by an at-grade crossing of the new Metrolink line.
The photographs show the situation in recent years on a PNFS walk (above) and the new bridge under construction by Environmental Fieldwork Ltd (below).
The handover took place on Thursday March 11th. The photograph below shows, left to right, Councillor John Hall - Shaw & Crompton Parish Council, Martin Riley - PNFS Inspector, Sally Fletcher - Oldham Council Rights of Way, and Clarke Rogerson, PNFS Chairman
PEAK DISTRICT PARKLAND UNDER THREAT FROM THE RISE OF OFF-ROAD 4X4s
Read the recent The Observer article by Roy Hattersley on the efforts of some local residents to counteract the 4x4 threat.
NATIONAL RIGHTS OF WAY REVIEW COMMITTEE
Read the minutes of the March 2010 meeting
