ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI CATHOLIC RAMBLERS' CLUB
(for Catholics only)
Under the Patronage of The Cardinal Archbishop of Westminster
Hon. Secretary Hon. Treasurer Miss Meg Walsh Mr Arthur Holland
Compiler of Ramble Lists: Maurice 0'Brien
Social Sub- Committee Liaison John Rowe
Club Magazine Liaison Arthur Holland
Advertising Bernie Doran
Tony Chainey
Sheila Mulvaney
Jackie Tilley
SOCIAL SUB COMMITTEE
Secretary, Paul Button
Trreasurer, Mary Walsh Adrian Kelly
Mary Hickman John Harris
Therese O'Brien Bill Mulderrig
Kath Marney
MAGAZINE EDITOR Adrian Kelly
Please let Adrian have your articles for the magazine
SUBSCRIPTIONS if not yet paid should be forwarded to the Treasurer as soon as possible. Members are reminded that membership is deemed to have lapsed if the 76d is not paid by Ist. Jan. ' 65. (We shall be grateful if members will avoid paying at the Christmas party as far as possible because Arthur will be involved in the “party'’ cash proceedings).
NEW MEMBERS We welcome the following members and look forward to their company at all Club activities : – Bill Mulderrig, Veronica Pipe. Denis 0'Connell, MaryIDelea, Maria Maplesden, Norma Miles , Eileen Naylor, Pauline Morrison, June Burbidge, Mary Conroy, Theresa Macpherson , Georgina Darrell, Peggy Thomas, Elizabeth Morrison.
WEDDINGS ongratulations to Celia Clarke –nee Cribin-on her recent marriage, and, a message from Nessie and Leon ('I'hompson) to say that they are delighted by the Club's remembrance of their silver :wedding and '' thank you members for the 'anniversary'' present ".
GRATEFUL THANKS from Father Higgs for the grand sum of £27/I1/3 raisedthe Club stalI that Jean Horan and Norah Smeaton ran for us at tile bazzar. Norah and Jean wish to thank members for the way in which they responded to the request for gifts and donations also for the valuable assIstance rendered by Elsie Atkins, Leslie Goreham and Michael McKeown
From CELIA CLARKE "Please convey to the Club my sincere thanks for having had the Mass said for my Mother's soul on August 7th. and to those members who attended/
CHRISTMA$ RAMBLE Sunday 13th. December '64 . A Kentucky Grill and tea with Christmas cake has been booked at the Oast House Restaurant Otford. The restaurant is licensed and we will be staying on for a socia l evening until 9.45. p.m.
Will members wishing to have tea on the day please obtain a ticket from Maurice O'Brien price 5/- NOT LATER THAN TUESDAY 8th December as numbers must be notified in advance. Light shoes must be warn for the social which will cost 2/-. Members may join for the evening only.
Walking Weekend Saturday 12/12/’64
At "Pinehurst", Broadmoor,Wotto Abinger Common, Surrey . Cost for Bed and breakfast, Evening meal and packed lunch is 17/6
Tea on Sunday, and the evening at the 0ast House (tickets to be obtained from Irlauri.ce). For further details please see , or, write to Dorothy Hickman. 10/- deposit will be required by Dec. 1st'. 'and S . A . E . please.
CHRISTMAS PARTY. Saturday 9th. January '65 4.30 to 10 - 10
The party will again be held at the Cnvent of Mercy, Providence Row Night Refuge, Crspin Street, London E1. Directions to the Convent are as follows: From Liverpool StreetStation, BishopsGate entrance proceed towards Shoreditch, take the 4th. turning on the right Brushfield Street, then the 4th. turning again on the right - Crispin Street and the entrance to the Convent is on the right. The Convent may also be approached from Aldgate by proceeding directly along Goulstion St. A "running buffet" will be served from 4.45 to 6.00 p.m. At the door a charge of 4/6 per head will be made. We shall be very pleased to receive offers for heIp on the Saturday morning and especially offers for home aide savouries and cakes. Bernie Doran and Jackie Tllley will be delited to hear from those who are abIe to assist in either way. ANNUAL DINNER AND DANCE Saturday 13th. February ' 65 At the Shaftesbury Hotel, Monmouth Street, WC.2. This event is always lively and most enjoyable–- an opportunity for the ladies to show that we can be light on our feet and dainty in our attire (ie no boots, no rucksacks) And the gentlemen --gallant-- So, hide away 2/3 per week from now and buy your tickets 25/-- each from any member of the committee. ANNUAL RETREAT Sunday 14th. March '65 at La Retraite Convent, Atkins Rd., Clapham Park, SW 12. The cost of the Retreat will be 10/-. This includes lunch and tea. Details regarding time and how to reach the Convent will be on the next list (Mass will probably be at 12 noon to give members time to travel up to London, the Convent is a 30min. journey from from Charing Cross by tube). Will those who wish to attend please let Mary Walsh have their names by Ist. of March in order that the meals may be booked.
EASTER 15th to 19tih April. The Club Easter weekend will be at a Youth Hostel Centre this year, if
possible near to "Hotels", Will members interasted in either accommodation please let Tony Chainey Meg Walsh know by early January, not later than the 15th. so that they have a good idea of the numbers to cater for. Full details regarding locality and cost will be announced later. SUMMER HOLIDAYS Please see the other list for the date of the meetIng and come along with any ideas that you may have for a CIub holiday, Your Committee looks forward to a happy, lively year of office. Any suggestions for future Club activities? Please let us have them.
Wishing you all a very Joyful Christmas and a Happy New Year. Sheila, Bernie, Jackie, Meg, Mary (W) , Mary(H) , Kath, 'Fheresa, Arthur, John, Maurice,’l'ony, Pall, Adrian, John and Bill. <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><>
LIST OF RAMBILES AND SOCIAL EVENTS
December 1964 & January & February 1965
We are using a new combined layout this time 1 putting all events in chronological order , We hope this will be more helpful once you have got used to it, but will be glad of any comment on its usefulness . NOTES.
1. For rambles meet at booking office of' the railway station named 2. Social events start at 7.30 at Bunhill Row unless othrwise stated.
3. If you have any difficulties about any of these events, ask a member of the main or social committees who, even if he/she does not know the answer, will be able to put you in touch with the person who does.
TUESDAY lst DECEMBER TALK on "The Joys of Rambling" by Tony Chainey
SUNDAY 6th DECEMBER MEET : 10.28 Victoria for 10.38 to Epsom Downs LUNCH : Forge Tea Rooms , He adly , TEA : Highway Cafe , Mickleham FARE : 7/6d, Day Return DlSTANCE : 10 Miles LEADER : Alf Miller DUTY : Meg Walsh
TUESDAY 8th DECEMBER Square Dance called by Desmond O'Neil
SUNDAY 13th DECEMBER CHRISTMAS RAMBLE - See Ramble List for arrangements re Tea and Evening MEET : 10.55 Victoria for 11, 14 to Swanley LUNCH : The Five Bells, Chelsfield TEA: The Oast Restaurant FARE : 7/10 Day Return plus DISTANCE : 10 MiIes plus 1/6 single from Otford
Leader: Maurice O'Brien DUTY : Tony Chainey
and John Rowe
SUNDAY 20th DECEMBER MEET: 10.30 Charing Cross for 10.46 to Knockholt LUNCH : Shoreham TEA Spinney Tea Rooms Shoreham FARE : 4/3 single to Knockholt DISTANCE : 14 miles. 4/O single from Chelsfield LEADER : Norah Smeaton DUTY: Maurice O'Brien There will be a break during the evening walk for refreshment at the Five Bells at Chelsfield Village , Those not wishing to walk in the evening .may return from Shoreham station to Victoria , TUESDAY 22nd DECEMBER Carol Singing at the Cheshire Horne , Dulwich, MEET 7,30 at Victoria for 7.42 to Sydenham. „ Hill Fare 3/- return. Tony Chainey will be conducting the carol singing and would. like to- know of everyone willing to take part or just to come along and talk to the resIdents of the Home , They enjoy our visits , so please give your support.
SUNDAY 27th DECEMBER 1964
Meet: 10.45 Waterloo for 11.00 to Boxhill
Lunch: Brockham Tea: The Highway Cafe Mickleham Fare: 11/- Day Return Distance: 12 miles Leader : Therese" O' Brien Duty: Tony Chainey
THURSDAY 31st DECEMER Square Dance called by Paul Button who will be taking us to see the New Year in ( and the Old Year out ) at Trafalgar Square ,
SUNDAY 3rd JANUARY MEET; 10.30 Victoria for 10.49 to Swanley ( Change at Bromley South) LUNCH: The Plough, Eynsford TEA: Hillcroft Tea Gardens, Eynsford. FARE : 7/10 Day Return DISTANCE : 13 MiIes LEADER: Alf TIsi DUTY: Arthur Holland
TUESDAY 5th JANUARY TALK on Jews,Judaism and Catholics by Mr Cohen
SATURDAY 9th JANUARY Christmas Party - See Main List (above) for details
SUNDAY 10th JANUARY
MEET : 10.45 Paddington for 11.03 to Slough LUNCH : The Red Lion, Stoke Green TEA : Vingroves, Burnham Beeches
FARE 18/2 Day Return DISTANCE : 12 MiIes Leader: Fred McAndrew DUTY : Sheila Mulvaney TUESDAY 12th JANUARY Square Dance called by by Tony Chainey
SUNDAY 17th JANUARY
MEET:: 10.45 Baker Street for 11.O Rickmansworth LUNCH: The Boot, Sarratt Green TEA : The Red Lion Hotel Chenies FARE : 7/10 Day Return plus 1/0 single from Chorley Wood DISTANCE : 12 .miles LEADER : John Rowe DUTY : BernIe Doran
TUESDAY 19th JANUARY Holiday Meeting
SUNDAY 24th JANUARY MEET : I0.50 Liverpool Street Main Line) for 11.04 to Brentwood LUNCH : Green Man TEA : Stark's Cafe, Pilgims Navestock Side FARE : 7/3 Day Return DISTANCE : 12 Miles
LEADER : Adrian Kelly DUTY : MEG WALSH TUESDAY 26th JANUARY Square Dance called by Alf Tisi
SUNDAY 3lst JANUARY MEET: Marylobone for 10 .35 to High Wycombe then by bus to Bughendon TEA: The Swan Inn. West LUNCH : Bryant's Bottom Wycombe FARE: 8/0 Cheap Day in the Country +10d bus fare DISTANCE 13 Miles LEADER: Bernie Doran DUTY: Jackie Tilley TUESDAY 2nd FEBRUARY TALK on "Jewish Customs" by ivlr Cohen SUNDAY 7th FEBRUARY MEET: 12.10 Waterloo for 12.24 to VirgInia Watcr. LUNCH: The Crown, Trumpsgreen TEA : The Lodge Hotel Englefleld Green FARE: 10/2 Day Return DISTANCE 11Miles
LEADER: Kath Marney DUTY: Bernie Doran TUESDAY 9th FEBRUARY Square Dance called by Maurice O'Brien SATURDAY 13th FEBRUARY Annual Dinner and Dance - See lMain LIst for details The SUNDAY 14th FEBRURY MEET: 12.15 Liverpool Street ( Central Line) or 12.36 to Theydon Bois LUNCH: The Qeen VIctoria, TEA: Green Man Theydon Bois Toothill LEADER: Arthur Holland Distance: 8.5 Miles FARE: Theydon Bois, North, 4/3 from Duty: Maurice O'Brian
North Weald TUESDAY 16th FEBRUARY Skating at Streatham Ice Rink MEET outside the rink at 7,30
SUNDAY 21St FEBRUARY MEET : 10.30 Li.verpool Street (MainLine)for 10.44 to Rayleigh LUNCH : The Harrows , North Benfleet TEA: Ormonde Cafe Crays Hill FARE: 8/6 Day Return DISTAlNCE : 15 Miles LEADER : J o hn Harris DUTY: Arthur Holland
Returning from Wickford TUESDAY 23rd FEBRUARY Square Dance called by Fred McAndrew SUNDAY 28th FEBRUARY MEET : 10.45 Baker Strcet for 11, 0 to Amersharn. LUNCH : The Crown Little TEA : The MIll Stream Missenden Amersham FARE: 8/6 Day Return DISTANCE: 15 Miles LEADER: Jackie TIlley DUTY : John Rowe ReturnIng from Chalfont and Latimer
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