Email: info@greatoutdoors.org.uk
We encourage you to attend a couple of events before formally joining the club.
If you want to know more about the basic kit you need for walking and biking events, see our Safety and Participation guidelines.
We have an annual membership fee of £38.
Chester Great Outdoors Club is affiliated to the British Mountaineering Council (BMC). Chester Great Outdoors Club membership fee includes membership of the BMC which provides liability insurance, discounts in some outdoor stores and BMC information and guidance.
We are also affiliated to Cycling UK which provides liability insurance for biking events leaders.
The Committee
Our Committee positions are all voluntary and we carry them out in addition to our busy lives. Whilst we do our best to respond quickly, please bear in mind we may not be able to respond immediately.
Ali W
Chair
To steer the Club in its activities, taking into account the views of the members and promoting a variety of outdoor events.
To organise and chair committee meetings and to oversee committee work.
To chair the AGM and report to the members at the AGM.
Sarah H
Treasurer
To account for club income and expenditure, control club expenditure, and ensure that the Club remains solvent.
To manage club bank accounts and handle payments into and out of these accounts.
To present accounts at the AGM or when required.
To advise the committee on membership fees.
Andy J
Club Secretary
To handle club correspondence, and to keep the Club's BMC affiliation and Cycling UK affiliation up to date.
To handle announcements and minutes of committee meetings.
Cerries W
Membership Secretary
To keep club membership records up to date (with contact details), to collect membership subscriptions and update the club mailing list.
To be a focal point for new member enquiries
Janet W
Events Coordinator
To manage the club events list and publish it as appropriate, and to ensure a varied mix of events.
To encourage members to play an active role in organising events.