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What is Smithills and District Bridleways Association(Bolton)?
Smithills and District Bridleways Association(Bolton) is a voluntary group that was set up in order to promote safe riding and protect access to bridleways in the Smithills and district area. The initial meeting to discuss the need for a bridleways association was held in November 2001 and followed up with a second meeting in January 2002 to continue discussions. Next an open meeting was held in March 2002 when a committee was elected. During the AGM in March 2004, the Committee was amended to the following: Chairperson Mrs Kellie Morrissy Vice Chair Mr Bob Abbott Secretary Hayden Evans Treasurer Mrs. S Fernside / Mrs Ann Greenwood Membership Secretary Emma Freeman Web Controller / Media Liaison: Mrs Anne Ainsworth
Young Persons' Representative: Miss Lois Kelly Countryside Liaison Officer: Mr. Richard Masters Safety Officer Mrs. Ann Greenwood Association Representative Mrs. Anne Ainsworth Mr. Bob Abbott Miss Stephanie Shore Ms Patricia Murphy
This committee together with the members of the Bridleways Association will strive to protect access to the countryside where a legal right is apparent. It will also attempt to improve access while working in partnership with the Countryside Ranger for this area. Encourage amicable relationships with central and local government, with owners and occupiers of land and with other user groups, while insisting upon observance of, and compliance with the law by all concerned, including equestrians. Work within the law to improve riding opportunities and facilities for all in the Smithills area by the preservation, maintenance and improvement of legal and permissive access to the countryside rights of way network for horse riders and carriage drivers. Actively promote an awareness of safe riding. Support the involvement of individual horse riders and carriage drivers in the voluntary efforts that in turn create the interest and sympathy of providers of access facilities. Follow the policies of the British Horse Society as published and where this is not possible, submit a list of the reason(s) why and submit such a list to the CABO for the area for consideration. It is understood that agreement by the Society’s representatives shall be forthcoming only in matters of practical necessity and safety and not in broader policies outside the policy of the BHS. Any assistance that you could give regarding the above points would be appreciated. Please join our association or contact us on BBA@w-ww.org |
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