We are sorry to learn of the death of Joe O'Reilly, a long standing and popular member of the club who joined in 1972 and led his first of several rambles from Amersham on 31 March 1974. At that time the club published a quarterly magazine which Joe edited during his first year on the committee. He also hosted several poetry reading evenings at his flat in Gospel Oak at which he generously provided cheese and biscuits.
Joe's cremation took place in Charing, Kent on Tuesday 30th September at 12 30, attended by several club members.
A Reception took place in the Premier Inn, Charing.
Joe's funeral Mass in Dublin can be joined online at rip.iehttps://share.google/ubjVtfo1MiMpe8Qg6.
Date Sat 11th October Leader: John Chenery OS Explorer map 146
Meet: London Bridge 0930 for the 0941 train to Dorking (arr 1040). Alternatively catch the 09.24 from Waterloo to Dorking and arrive earlier. Note there are no trains running from Victoria to Dorking on this day.
Lunch: The Dolphin Inn, Betchworth. This pub is now run by the Dorking Brewery who have bought it from Youngs. The food served at weekends is main meals (no sandwiches). There is a churchyard nearby for ramblers wishing to eat their own food.
Tea: The Lincoln Arms pub next to Dorking Station at the end of the walk.
Distance: 8.5 miles returning from Dorking. River Mole, Boxhurst, North Downs Way, Brockham Hill, Betchworth, Brockham, Coach Road, then through woods with great views across to Box Hill (which we don't go up today).
John will meet the ramblers at Dorking station at 10.40.
Date Sat.18th October Leader Madeleine Farren
Meeting Saturday 18th October at 11.11 hours Eynsford Station : Leader Madeleine Farren
Train is from Blackfriars direct at 1016, and the leader will get on Bromley South 1053 hrs.
Walk along the Old Pilgrims way to Shoreham.
Lunch; Crown or Samuel Palmer pub in Shoreham Village, or bring your own to have in Church Yard.
Then up into woods , slight climb, back to Shoreham Village, and home from Shoreham Station.
Miles ; approx 7 miles.
We have received the following message from our Chairlady Robyn Lynch:
We have a changeover of priests in St Mary Mooorfield and are glad that we have secured Fr Jan to offer a Mass for the departed, preceding the AGM now scheduled for 29th November 2025.
Date 29th November 2025
Mass 15:00 - 15:45
AGM 16:00 - 17:30
Venue St Mary Moorfield RC Church, 4-5 Eldon Street, London EC2 M 7LS {close to Liverpool Street Station).
Tea and snacks will be served during the AGM and we could conclude with an early Christmas celebration afterwards.
The AGM will have the usual reports and office bearers election. please come forward with nominations or proxy vote.
You are invited to reach out to any office bearers if you have any questions, suggestions or any activities that you consider beneficial for the club to consider.
Upon request we can send out a googlemeet link for those who cannot attend in person.
Wishing to see you all on 29th November.
Best Regards
Robyn Lynch
Chairlady
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