{"id":"6981f5dd53399b96f3f51cc8","title":"News","path":"news","contentMarkdown":"# News from Bolton Ramblers\n\nWelcome to our news page! Here you'll find the latest updates from Bolton Ramblers.\n\n---\n\n## ⚠️ GM Ringway Stage 5 — Schedule Change\n\n**14th February 2026** — Due to rail closures, Stage 5 of our GM Ringway walk has been **cancelled** and moved to **11th April 2026**.\n\nStage 7 is now scheduled for **9th May 2026**.\n\nSee our [GM Ringway page](https://bolton.ngx-ramblers.org.uk/walks/gm-ringway) for the full schedule.\n\n---\n\n## 🎭 Bolton Ramblers Theatre Club — New Initiative!\n\nWe're exploring establishing a theatre club to regularly curate a list of plays, shows, and musicals in the Greater Manchester area.\n\n**Interested?** We'd love to hear from you! We're looking for:\n- Members interested in joining theatre outings\n- Volunteers to help organise and gather venue information\n\n📧 Email: [boltonramblers@hotmail.co.uk](mailto:boltonramblers@hotmail.co.uk) to express your interest.\n\n---\n\n## 📰 Newsletter\n\nOur monthly newsletter keeps you up to date with all Bolton Ramblers activities.\n\nMake sure you're receiving it by checking your membership profile on the [Ramblers website](https://www.ramblers.org.uk/). Verify that your **Group** setting is set to **BOLTON**.\n\n---\n\n## 📱 Facebook Group\n\nBolton Ramblers has a Facebook group! Join our community to:\n- See photos from recent walks\n- Get updates and announcements\n- Connect with fellow members\n\nSearch for **Bolton Ramblers** on Facebook to find and join our group.\n\n---\n\n## 🗺️ Ramblers App — Access OS Maps\n\nDid you know you can access **Ordnance Survey maps** through the Ramblers App? Here's how:\n\n1. Download the **Ramblers App** from your app store\n2. Log in with your Ramblers membership\n3. Navigate to the **Maps** section\n4. Find our group walks and view detailed OS routes\n\nThis is a fantastic free benefit of your Ramblers membership!\n\n---\n\n## 🌟 New Website\n\nWe are planning to launch a new website and this is an example of what it could look like! The new site makes it easier to:\n- Browse our [walks programme](https://bolton.ngx-ramblers.org.uk/walks)\n- View [photos from recent walks](https://bolton.ngx-ramblers.org.uk/gallery)\n- Find out about our [coach rambles](https://bolton.ngx-ramblers.org.uk/coach-rambles)\n- [Get in touch](https://bolton.ngx-ramblers.org.uk/about-us) with the group\n\n---\n\n## 🤝 New Members Welcome\n\nThinking about joining Bolton Ramblers? You're welcome to come on a few walks to see if it's for you before joining. Check out our [Walks](https://bolton.ngx-ramblers.org.uk/walks) page to see what's coming up.\n\n---\n\n*Have news to share? Contact us at [boltonramblers@hotmail.co.uk](mailto:boltonramblers@hotmail.co.uk)*\n","contentHtml":"<h1>News from Bolton Ramblers</h1>\n<p>Welcome to our news page! Here you&#39;ll find the latest updates from Bolton Ramblers.</p>\n<hr>\n<h2>⚠️ GM Ringway Stage 5 — Schedule Change</h2>\n<p><strong>14th February 2026</strong> — Due to rail closures, Stage 5 of our GM Ringway walk has been <strong>cancelled</strong> and moved to <strong>11th April 2026</strong>.</p>\n<p>Stage 7 is now scheduled for <strong>9th May 2026</strong>.</p>\n<p>See our <a href=\"https://bolton.ngx-ramblers.org.uk/walks/gm-ringway\">GM Ringway page</a> for the full schedule.</p>\n<hr>\n<h2>🎭 Bolton Ramblers Theatre Club — New Initiative!</h2>\n<p>We&#39;re exploring establishing a theatre club to regularly curate a list of plays, shows, and musicals in the Greater Manchester area.</p>\n<p><strong>Interested?</strong> We&#39;d love to hear from you! We&#39;re looking for:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Members interested in joining theatre outings</li>\n<li>Volunteers to help organise and gather venue information</li>\n</ul>\n<p>📧 Email: <a href=\"mailto:boltonramblers@hotmail.co.uk\">boltonramblers@hotmail.co.uk</a> to express your interest.</p>\n<hr>\n<h2>📰 Newsletter</h2>\n<p>Our monthly newsletter keeps you up to date with all Bolton Ramblers activities.</p>\n<p>Make sure you&#39;re receiving it by checking your membership profile on the <a href=\"https://www.ramblers.org.uk/\">Ramblers website</a>. Verify that your <strong>Group</strong> setting is set to <strong>BOLTON</strong>.</p>\n<hr>\n<h2>📱 Facebook Group</h2>\n<p>Bolton Ramblers has a Facebook group! Join our community to:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>See photos from recent walks</li>\n<li>Get updates and announcements</li>\n<li>Connect with fellow members</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Search for <strong>Bolton Ramblers</strong> on Facebook to find and join our group.</p>\n<hr>\n<h2>🗺️ Ramblers App — Access OS Maps</h2>\n<p>Did you know you can access <strong>Ordnance Survey maps</strong> through the Ramblers App? Here&#39;s how:</p>\n<ol>\n<li>Download the <strong>Ramblers App</strong> from your app store</li>\n<li>Log in with your Ramblers membership</li>\n<li>Navigate to the <strong>Maps</strong> section</li>\n<li>Find our group walks and view detailed OS routes</li>\n</ol>\n<p>This is a fantastic free benefit of your Ramblers membership!</p>\n<hr>\n<h2>🌟 New Website</h2>\n<p>We are planning to launch a new website and this is an example of what it could look like! The new site makes it easier to:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Browse our <a href=\"https://bolton.ngx-ramblers.org.uk/walks\">walks programme</a></li>\n<li>View <a href=\"https://bolton.ngx-ramblers.org.uk/gallery\">photos from recent walks</a></li>\n<li>Find out about our <a href=\"https://bolton.ngx-ramblers.org.uk/coach-rambles\">coach rambles</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://bolton.ngx-ramblers.org.uk/about-us\">Get in touch</a> with the group</li>\n</ul>\n<hr>\n<h2>🤝 New Members Welcome</h2>\n<p>Thinking about joining Bolton Ramblers? You&#39;re welcome to come on a few walks to see if it&#39;s for you before joining. Check out our <a href=\"https://bolton.ngx-ramblers.org.uk/walks\">Walks</a> page to see what&#39;s coming up.</p>\n<hr>\n<p><em>Have news to share? Contact us at <a href=\"mailto:boltonramblers@hotmail.co.uk\">boltonramblers@hotmail.co.uk</a></em></p>\n"}