Voluntary rights of way workers in Sussex

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The Monday Group receives The King's Award for Voluntary Service

14 November 2023

We are proud to announce that we have received the King’s Award for Voluntary Service. This award recognises outstanding work by local volunteer groups to benefit their communities. It was created in 2002 to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s Golden Jubilee and, following his accession, His Majesty The King emphasised his desire to continue the Award.

This is the highest award a local voluntary group can receive in the UK and is equivalent to an MBE.

The Monday Group is one of 262 local charities, social enterprises and voluntary groups from across the UK and Channel Islands to receive the prestigious award this year. Our work, along with others from across the UK, demonstrates all the ways fantastic volunteers are contributing to their local communities and working to make life better for those around them.

We will receive a crystal award and certificate from Andrew Blackman, Lord-Lieutenant of East Sussex at a presentation in 2024. 

This is a real and lasting recognition of the impact the Group makes to the local area and a sign of the appreciation of those local communities. It is something we are really proud to receive.

Full details of the Award and the other recipients can be found at https://kavs.dcms.gov.uk/.

Welcome to The Monday Group

Founded in 1961, we are an organisation of volunteer workers in the heart of Sussex who build and maintain stiles and other wooden structures on public rights-of-way, as well as working to keep them clear of obstructions and overgrowth.

We respond to requests from members of the public, land owners and local authorities to help provide easier access to our beautiful countryside, and our work can be split into two main categories: Structures and Clearance.

  • Structures: Construction and installation of stiles, gates, causeways, steps and sign posts.
  • Clearance: Clearing rights of way to make them more easily accessible.

Our history in numbers:

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2024 Calendar in aid of the Monday Group

Following last years hugely successful charity Christmas calendar Ditchling Charity Events have produced a 2024 calendar with proceeds donated to the Monday Group. The calendars are priced at £12 each, the same as last year, which includes delivery to the UK. To purchase a calendar and support the Monday Group, orders should be sent via email to Nikki at Ditchlingcharityevents@gmail.com.

Our Recent Work

Take a look at some of our recent work below to see what we’ve been up to across East and West Sussex

Report a Problem

Have you come across a stile, bridge or other structure on a footpath that you think needs replacing, or a path that is blocked or overgrown?

Testimonials

Donate to our work

You can also donate offline, by sending a cheque made out to “Monday Group” at the following address:

The Monday Group
c/o 33 Church Mead
Keymer
Hassocks
BN6 8BW

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You can also donate by sending a cheque made out to “Monday Group” at the following address:

The Monday Group
c/o 33 Church Mead
Keymer
Hassocks
BN6 8BW