{"id":"6aab9ee4b53467a653b18b8b","title":"Membership","path":"information/membership","contentMarkdown":"# Join Us\n\nNew members are always welcome. Why not try one of our regular walks or pub meets? There is no charge for trying a few of our events to see if the group is for you. If you want to become a regular member of the group, you will be expected to join the Ramblers.\n\n### How to join\n\nYou can join by picking up a leaflet on one of our walks, or online (on the [Ramblers website – Join Online](http://www.ramblers.org.uk/become-a-member.aspx)). Whichever way you join, **please include the group code ES50 in the appropriate box, otherwise we do not receive correct notification of your joining!**\n\nWhen you join, it is also a good idea to e-mail the Membership Secretary so that you can be added to our distribution list for updates about events.\n\n### Membership benefits\n\nBy joining, you will get access to a range of benefits:\n\n* Access to all our walks, social events and weekends away.\n* *Walk*: a high-quality quarterly magazine.\n* The Rambler’s yearbook: containing a mass of useful information about walking and places to stay.\n* Discounts in a range of outdoor shops. Typically:\n* Cotswold (15%)\n* Blacks (10%)\n* Millets (10%)\n\nJoining supports our group to run and helps to support the work of the Ramblers’ Association in campaigning to improve access to the countryside.\n\n### Current membership rates\n\nMembership rates (until October 2025) are:\n\n* Individual: £43.00\n* Joint: £58.00\n* Individual life: £943.50\n* Joint life: £1,168.00\n* Individual concession: £30.00\n* Joint concession: £40.00\n\nMigrated from [https://www.hikeessex.org.uk/join-us/](https://www.hikeessex.org.uk/join-us/) on 2026-09-17 13:18","contentHtml":"<h1>Join Us</h1>\n<p>New members are always welcome. Why not try one of our regular walks or pub meets? There is no charge for trying a few of our events to see if the group is for you. If you want to become a regular member of the group, you will be expected to join the Ramblers.</p>\n<h3>How to join</h3>\n<p>You can join by picking up a leaflet on one of our walks, or online (on the <a href=\"http://www.ramblers.org.uk/become-a-member.aspx\">Ramblers website – Join Online</a>). Whichever way you join, <strong>please include the group code ES50 in the appropriate box, otherwise we do not receive correct notification of your joining!</strong></p>\n<p>When you join, it is also a good idea to e-mail the Membership Secretary so that you can be added to our distribution list for updates about events.</p>\n<h3>Membership benefits</h3>\n<p>By joining, you will get access to a range of benefits:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Access to all our walks, social events and weekends away.</li>\n<li><em>Walk</em>: a high-quality quarterly magazine.</li>\n<li>The Rambler’s yearbook: containing a mass of useful information about walking and places to stay.</li>\n<li>Discounts in a range of outdoor shops. Typically:</li>\n<li>Cotswold (15%)</li>\n<li>Blacks (10%)</li>\n<li>Millets (10%)</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Joining supports our group to run and helps to support the work of the Ramblers’ Association in campaigning to improve access to the countryside.</p>\n<h3>Current membership rates</h3>\n<p>Membership rates (until October 2025) are:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Individual: £43.00</li>\n<li>Joint: £58.00</li>\n<li>Individual life: £943.50</li>\n<li>Joint life: £1,168.00</li>\n<li>Individual concession: £30.00</li>\n<li>Joint concession: £40.00</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Migrated from <a href=\"https://www.hikeessex.org.uk/join-us/\">https://www.hikeessex.org.uk/join-us/</a> on 2026-09-17 13:18</p>\n"}