The 70th Anniversary
     Sept 2005      

70th Anniversary Special - Honorary Membership Presentation

Edna Hands alongside her late husband Keith - the Club’s founding-father - helped to steer the Nomad ship through countless good times over several decades. Edna’s personal contribution to the Nomads is immeasurable and in expressing her belief that Keith would be looking down proudly upon us enjoying the celebration, she gave all reason for everyone to feel an enormous sense of gratitude for the wonderful legacy he created.
Harry Briggs’ contribution has made-a-difference without equal. His introduction of so many aspiring ramblers over a very long period, injected health and vitality into the Club. There is much to thank for his infectious enthusiasm. Life-long friendships and a number of successful Nomad marriages have resulted from Harry’s inspiration. He continues to spread his great love of the outdoors and his message of the valuable experience that Nomad life can offer.

Lifetime Achievement Award for 66 years Active Service

Matriarch Mavis Burton - Honorary Member - Nomad President - Vice President of Derbyshire Rambler’s Association - has been decorated with a Certificate recognising her amazing contribution to the pursuit of outdoor activity and safeguarding access to the countryside. She has a nationwide reputation for her unbridled resolve in fighting for the rights of walkers. Having been a member of “Amity” from 1938, Mavis joined the Nomads during 1942 and her passionate dedication has continued to bind our illustrious Club together ever since.
A richly deserved acknowledgement from a grateful membership in appreciation of tireless effort which has helped to ensure our enjoyment and preserve fellowship in a Club that has maintained its standing and premier status for seven decades.