June, July and August 1973

                                           Programme of Events 
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COMMITTEE 1972/73

Compiler of Rambles Lists:         Advertising & Publicity:

Maurice Hickman                        Winifred Hawthorn     

Magazine Liason:                       Social sub-committee liaison:                

Angela Cahill                              Peter Webster

Map Librarian: Philip Evans       

Croxley Green Social Organiser: Joan Colthup
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SOCIAL SUB-COMMITTEE 1972/73

Secretary: Daphne Fisk                    Acting Treasurer: John Lawrence
                                                         (This simple job is half done now but                                                                John would still be glad for someone to

                                                          take over).     

Committee: Oswald Barrett, Leo Coshan, Madeleine Lawrence, Rose Marsh, Meg Walsh Still room for more so don't be shy!!

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SOME EVENTS FOR YOUR DIARY

CHILDRENS' PARTY: The very popular annual party for the children of present and past members takes plaoe at St. Joseph's School, Bunhill Row, on Saturday May 12th at 3 p.m. The oost this year has been fixed at 30p per family, All the dads and mums we know about have now received an invitation from Kath Holland who is once again in oharge of arrangements. If you have not received yours you and your family are still very welcome to oome. Just write to Kath and tell her you are coming and how many adults and children are in your family party, 

SPRING BANK HOLIDAY: Visit to Hadrians wall and Homeland of St, Bede. (May 25 - 28) Members wishing to take part in this week-end are advised to contact Mary Walsh. Details are as follows:

FRIDAY travel from Kings Oross to Newcastle by either the 1800 or 1900 train, arriving Newcastle upon Tyne at 2130 or 2255 respectively,weekend ret. £6.30 Stay overnight at Newcastle Y.W.C.A./Y.M.C.A.

SATURDAY on to Hexham (Fare 25p by train or 20p by bus)

Stay Sat. and Sun. night at Acomb Youth Hostel (close to the wall) Return to Newcastle on Monday morning.

Travel back to Kings Cross by 1505 train (arrives 1931 - Bank Holiday services than on other days)   

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ANNUAL VISIT TO ST. BEDE'S, CROXLEY GREEN

This very popular event takes place this year on June 17th. For the newcomer, we have a short ramble followed by an excellent tea at St, Bede's Churoh Hall as guests of Father John Clayton. After tea we have Mass and then country dancing, weather permitt­ing in the open air. A collection will be made of about 30p to cover cost of food and a small donation to St. Bede's church, Bring knife, fork, spoon, dancing shoes.

ANNUAL OUTING TO THE SEA

This year the Club is visiting Littlehampton, and, in an event to attract the more active members, there will be an optional ramble of about 5 miles from Arundel. Details on ramble list.

SOCIALS AT BUNHILL ROW . Following the appeal in the last list there has been no sign of any increase in the numbers of members coming to Bunhill Row we have been compelled to raise the charge per evening to 20p per person, starting from June 12th. Starting on the Same day there will be a new incentive-to--uome scheme. A draw will be made during the interval fi'om a box containing the names of all paid up members, If the owner of

the name drawn out is present he or she will receive £1. So, after paying your 20p, you are left with 80p profit. Be sure to come every time, or you may miss your chance.

JUNE 1973 PROGRAMME

SUNDAY RAMBLES 

3rd Leader - Oswald Barrett

       Meet Charing X (S.R.) at 10.45           for 10.57 train to Hayes, Kent.             Lunch at Downe, Queen's Head.         Tea at Shoreham, Caveliers.               Distance 12 miles. Fare 27p +             45p (Singles). 

      Duty member: Maurice Hickman. 

10th Leader - Meg Walsh

        Meet St Pancras at 10.45 for

        11.00 train to St Albans.

         Lunch at St. Albans, Fighting

         Cocks.  Tea at St. Albans.                   Distance  6 - 11 miles Boots

         will not be required on this

         ramble. Fare 51p Awayday

         Duty member; Joan Colthup                 

17th Leader - Dennis Spiller 

        Meet Baker Street at 10.50 for

       11.01 train to Chorleywood.

        Lunch at Chorleywood.                        Tea at St Bede's Church Hall,              Croxley Green, followed by a

        square dance (see above).

        Distance 5miles. Fare 55p

        Awayday. Duty member: John           Lawrence.

24th Leader - Maurice Hickman  ­

       Meet Waterloo at 10.40 for 10.52

       train to Farncombe. Lunch at 

       Ram Cider House, GCattershall.         Tea at Coffee Bar, Godalming

       Distance 13 miles. Fare 95p               Awayday. Duty member: Dorothy         Hickman

JULY 1973  PROGRAMME

1st Leader -  Jenny Ford                 ·

      Meet Waterloo at 10.or 10.52

.     train to Weybridge. Lunch at                Black Swan, Martyrs Green. Tea        at Field End, Weybridge Park.              Distance 9 or 13 miles. Fare 52p         Awayday

      Duty member: Peter Webster

8th ANNUAL OUTING TO THE SEA            Meet Victoria for 11.02 train to

        Littlehampton, ch. Arundel (Arr.          12.20  Dep. 12.35). For those              who wish it there will be a                    ramble into Littlehampton from            Arrundel.  Distance 5 miles.                Fare 60p Awayday.   

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15th Leader Philip Evans

        Meet Victoria at 10.30 for 10.44          train to Salfords.  Lunch at                  Outwood, Prince of Wales. Tea            at Gala Restnt, Salfords                      Distance 9 miles  Fare 70p                  Awayd, Duty member: Angela             Cahill.

22^nd Leader – Maurice Hickman

        Meet Marylebone at 10.10 for              10.25 train to High Wycombe.              Lunoh at Red Lion, Bradenham.          Tea at Grannies Pantry, Princes          Risborough. Distance: 13m.                Fare 83p Awaday to Princes                Risborough. . Duty member:                Winifred Hawthorn

 29th Leader - John Lawrence

Meet Liverpool St (B.R.) at 10.55 for 11.10 train to Harlow Mill, Lunch at Matching Tye.  Tea at Cosy Restnt, Sawbrideworth Distanee 10 m. Fare  70p A/day to Sawbrigewth

Du;ty m@mbe, Philip Evans

LATE SUMMER BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND

A weekend at Sheringham (Aug 24th – 27th

Maurice Hickman is planning to go to the Youth Hostel at Sheringham this year, and will leave  on the 6.40 p,m. Cromer train from Liverpool Street Station on the Friday night. If you are interested in joining his party contact him at his home address.

The total cost will be about £8.00.

MAIN COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Subjeot to confirmation, the next meeting of the Main Committee will be held on Friday August 3rd at 7.30 p.m. 1f you have any matters you would like raised please tell any Committee member before this date.

Running off next list on August 15th and 17^th.

TUESDAY EVENTS 

5 th VISIT TO “LOST HORIZON”

Meet in foyer of Odeon, Leicester Square at 7 p.m.

12th SQUARE  DANCE

         Caller Oswald Barrett

19th RECORD EVENING WITH MEG & MARY

We are invited by Meg and Mery to visit them 7.30 to 10 to listen to music on  gramophone records.  

26th SQUARE DANCE.

Caller John Lawrence

OUT AND ABOUT (JUNE)

Sat 2nd VISIT TO FOLKSTONE

A visiit to Folkestone combined with a trip on the Romney Hythe and Dymchurch Light Railway.

Meet Charing Cross at 10.00 for 10.10 train to Folkestone. (£2 Awayday).

Alight at Westenhanger Walk to Hythe (4 miles)  for lunch (refreshments available) then take

                     train at 13.30  for  

Organised    New Romney, arr.             by               14.05, return at            Oswald       15.30. 

Bus to Folkestone for return train home.

Sat 9th VISIT TO ABERYSTWYTH

A very cheap trip (Merrymaker) to visit Vale of Rheidol narrow gage steam railway (12 mile scenic ride) and Abberystwyth, Early booking is essential and those interested should reserve their places with British Rail immediately, Fare is only £1.90 return and Ossie is again in charge of arrangements. Meet him on the train.

OUT AND ABOUT (JULY)

Sat 7th VISIT TO  KNOWLE PARK

A day out to visit stately Home  including a walk of about 4 miles in park,

Meet Charing Gross at 10.55 for 11.1O Train to Sevenoaks. Fare 62p A/day bring packed lunch. Will buy tea out.

Sat 14th    POLESDEN LACY THEATRE

Maurice Hickman is leading a ramble of about 7 miles ending at  Polesden Lacy  Open Air  Theatre for a performanoe of  St. Joan (by George Bernard Shaw). Tickets available from him ay 45p each.

Ramble details:

Meet Waterloo at 10.30 for 10.44 train to Leatherhead,         Lunch at William IV, Mickleham. Tea at Polesden Lacey

TUESDAY EVENTS

10th SQUARE DANCE    8 p.m.

Caller - Tony Chainey

This  wiill be our last meeting at Bunhill Row before September,

Before the dance (at 7.30 p,m.) there will be Holy Mass celebrated in St. Joseph's Church for the repose of the soul of Mrs. Runacres, mother of our founder member, Mrs. Mary Morgan who died recently aged 92. In the early days of the Club many meetings were held in her house, so we have good cause to be grateful to her, DO PLEASE COME

24th RAMBLE led by Madeleine Lawrence. A pleasant evening stroll through the grounds around Hampton Court Palace and Bushy Park, £ollowed by a drink.

Meet Kingston Station to move off 6,45 p.m.  Trains from Waterloo 6.04 & 6,16 p.m.)

This event postponed from May 1st. when it was cancelled due to the Mayday strike

AUGUST 1973 PROGRAMME

SUNDAY RAMBLES

TUESDAY EVENTS

There are no meetings at:Bunhill Row during August. It is hoped to arrange outside visits in conjunction with the "Open Air Entertainments" booklet published by the G.L.C., but at the time of running off this has not been published.

If you wish to know whnat has been arranged please contact Daphne at her home address. 

Perhaps you would like to arrange an evening outing for the Club. If so, Daphe would be pleased to hear from you.

Asthe programme is fixed, details will be given out at Bunhill Row ( up to July 10) and on rambles.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

This year the Annual General Meeting will e held on Tuesday Ootober 9th at 8 p,m. and will be preceeded by Holy Mass for the intentions of Club members in St. Joseph's Church at 7.30 p.m.

All motions, and nominations £or Secretary, Treasurer and other Committee members must be received by the Secretary not later

than Sept. 25th. 

NOW IS THE TIME to make up your mind what you are willing to do for the Club next year, Please don't leave it all to the other members. They are leaving it to you.