Page last updated Apr 2022
Welcome to North London Outdoor Group. This page provides answers to frequently asked questions.
- WHO IS THIS GROUP SUITABLE FOR?
- Anyone who shares our aims and interests can apply to join. Our members are in their 40s to 60+ and live in North London or Hertfordshire. We have a common interest in outdoor activities, mainly walking. Please view our other pages for further information on the group.
- Anyone who shares our aims and interests can apply to join. Our members are in their 40s to 60+ and live in North London or Hertfordshire. We have a common interest in outdoor activities, mainly walking. Please view our other pages for further information on the group.
- WHAT DO WE DO?
- Weekends away - we organise walking weekends around the UK and occasionally in Europe.
- Day walks - day walks are 8 to 15 miles, half-day walks are 5 to 8 miles. Mostly Hertfordshire and North London, but occasionally in the neighbouring counties.
- Evening walks – in the summer we offer weekday evening walks of 3-4 miles. Occasionally with an option of food or a drink afterwards.
- Socials – we hold a variety of monthly activities at Discovery Hall in East Barnet on Tuesday
Evenings. These include barbecues, games, guest speakers and quizzes. Individual members often organise social events and invite each other via the group email list.
- HOW ARE WEEKENDS AWAY ARRANGED?
- A member volunteers to arrange a weekend away. We select reasonably priced accommodation. Details are issued by the organiser. Members volunteer to lead a longer day walk on the Saturday, and a shorter walk on the Sunday. Car sharing can be arranged between the participants.
- A member volunteers to arrange a weekend away. We select reasonably priced accommodation. Details are issued by the organiser. Members volunteer to lead a longer day walk on the Saturday, and a shorter walk on the Sunday. Car sharing can be arranged between the participants.
- WHO ARE THE COMMITTEE?
- The committee is elected at the annual general meeting in October. All members are eligible to vote and any member can stand for election.
- The committee is elected at the annual general meeting in October. All members are eligible to vote and any member can stand for election.
- HOW DO I JOIN?
- We invite you to join us for up to three walks (day or evening), or one social event and up to two walks. After attending these free events, we request that you apply for annual membership if you wish to take part in further events.
- We invite you to join us for up to three walks (day or evening), or one social event and up to two walks. After attending these free events, we request that you apply for annual membership if you wish to take part in further events.
- HOW MUCH IS ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP?
- Annual membership for the year 1st Nov 2021 to 31st Oct 2022 costs £24.
- If you are under 18 or are on means-tested benefits or have no income other than the state pension, membership costs are halved.
- Members who live outside the local area are eligible for Associate Membership at half the full membership charge. This is based on the member’s permanent address at the beginning of the membership year, or at time of joining, whichever is later.
The local area is defined as the following post codes: - London post codes north of the Thames, (E, EC, N, NW, W, WC)
- All Enfield EN1 - EN11 o All St Albans AL1 - AL10
- All Harrow HA0 - HA9 o All Watford WD1 - WD25
- Stevenage SG3, SG12, SG13, SG14 only (Knebworth, Ware, Hertford)
- Hemel Hempstead HP1, HP2, HP3 only (Hemel Hempstead Town)
- CODE OF CONDUCT
- All members agree to treat everyone with respect and can expect to be treated likewise. Any issues, in the first instance, should be raised with a committee member.
- All members agree to treat everyone with respect and can expect to be treated likewise. Any issues, in the first instance, should be raised with a committee member.
- GROUP POLICY ON MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONS
- Applicants should have attended up to three walks or one social event and up to two walks. Applicants must be known by at least three members of the committee. Membership application is open to anyone interested in the activities and purpose of this Group.
- Membership fee will be advised by the membership secretary on application, and is to be paid by bank transfer. Visit your branch if you need assistance with this.
If you agree with the above, and are interested in joining the North London Outdoor Group, please click here for the online application form.