Big things come in little packages.

Pudsey Ramblers today celebrated the life of one of our oldest members, Betty.
28th July 1927 - 29th February 2024.

Only 5ft 2” but with a big heart and lots of stamina.
She used to enjoy cycling as a teenager/ early 20s. Thought nothing of cycling from Leeds to the Lake District and back in a day.
She was asked to take up racing, but preferred hiking and climbing.
This photo was taken in her younger years when with her late husband she climbed the Matterhorn.
She always tells the tale of being mistaken for a boy by the other climbers!
Over the years she has been club secretary and also President.

We have many happy memories of Betty.
Back in April 2014 we struggled climbing Pendle Hill, but Betty almost ran up!
I have a photo of her teaching us Yoga at the garden party back in July 2012. ( see extra)

One piece of music played at the Funeral which I thought very appropriate :
The Lark Ascending, by Vaughan Williams.

“ I want air, and sunshine, and blue sky,
The feeling of the breeze upon my face,
The feeling of the turf beneath my feet,
And no walls but the far - off mountain tops,
Then I am free and strong.”

May she Rest in Peace.