Raggylads walks ALWAYS include a pub stop, usually about two-thirds of the way round, when members take the opportunity for refreshment. It's also usually the time when the back-markers complain about being left behind and the unfit/overweight complain about the number of gradients encountered so far.
It's regarded as important that the pub sells good real ale, and that makes the job of the routes officer an onerous one as he scours the country for walks and pubs that fit the bill.
But is he thanked for his unceasing efforts to accomodate the demands of his fellow members? No he isn't, and it's about time his efforts were recognised.
In addition to pub refreshments, members are also partial to a pie or two, and it is the job of the catering officer to  take order for victuals, purchase same on the morning of walks and distribute them at pie stops.
The official pie suppliers to RWC have, for some years, been Morrells of Hartlepool, with pork, mince and steak and kidney their most popular lines.
However, Robinsons of Wingate have been known to make an appearance on ocasions, with steak and kid their top seller, closely followed by pasties and ham and egg slice. However, there is a health warning because it is often difficult to walk after partaking in some of their goods.
Pie fans can indulge their fantasies on this website:

http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/piesrule/