ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI CATHOLIC RAMBLERS' CLUB
(for Catholics only)
Under the Patronage of the Cardinal Archbishop of Westminster
Hon. Treasurer Hon. Secretary
Maurice O'Brien Kathleen Marney. COMMITTEE 1967/68
Compiler of Ramble Lists: Bernie Doran
Social ·committee:Liaison Dennis O'Carroll
Magazine Liaison: Dorothy Hickman
Advertising: Peter Webster
Jenny Ford Paul Button
SOCIAL SUB-COMMITTEE 1967/68
Secretary Meg Walsh
Treasurer Richard Sumner
Christine Cronin, Jean Gibson, Cecilia Higgins, Jenny· Ovenell,
Andrew Austin, Philip Evans, and Dennis Spiller.
MAGAZINE EDITOR
Adrian Kelly.
How about writing an article for the Magazine? Our Editor is
always looking for new material and will be pleased her from you.
NEW MEMBERS
We extend a warm welcome to the following new members and hope we may have the pleasure of their compsny at all our activities:
Joan Colthup, Maureen Furlong, Brenda Moran, Jenny Ovenell Michael Pallett, Mary Pegler, Ann Pickard and Dennis Spiller.
Club Librarian
The Club possesses maps for all the Home Cunties and these are held
by Richard Sumner. If you are thinking of leading a ramble and would like to borrow a map please contact Richard.
The Secretary has two catering lists (Northern and Southern Sections)
which give details of tea places. These will be on display each Tuesday at Bunhill Row for anyone who wishes to use them.
Subscriptions 1967 /68
Subscriptions are now due for the current year. If you have not already paid please let Maurice have your remittance NOW.
ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION 7 /6d.
The new committee would like to take this opportunity of thanking their predecessors for the excellent service rendered during the year.
TUESDAY EVENINGS
Time to spare after Work? Some of. our members attend 5.30pm Mass at St. Mary Moorfields and go to the· Copper Kitchen for a meal afterwards. Why not.join us?
Will members plsease that social events at Bunhill Row commence at 7.30 pm unless otherwise stated. We would therefore ask you to be more punctual so that these activities may get under way at; the stated time.
Friday Decenber 1st 8.0 pm Mass at St .Josephs, Bunhill Row, will
be offered in thanksgiving for a very happy, enjoyable holiday and safe journeys. ·
CHRISTMAS RAMBLE
Sunday Decenber10th There will be a hot light neal after the ramble at 5.30 pm at the Oast Restaurant, Otford. Tickets, at 6/- must. be obtained from Maurice O'Brien by Tuesday, December 5th. There will be a social evening and "hop" at which light shoes must be: worn. Admission for this will be 2/6.
If you wish, you may join us for tea and/or social only.
Friday December 15th Mass, 6 pm at St Josephs, Bunhill Row, will be offered for the repose of the soul of Mr Gibson (Jean's father).
CHRISTMAS PARTY
Saturday 6th January 1968. The party will be held as usual at the
Convent .of. Mercy, Providence Night Refuge, Crispin Street, E.1. Directions are As follows: Leaving Liverpool Street Station, Bishopsgate ,Exit, ·turn left up Bishopsgate towards Shoreditch. Take 4th turning on the right (Brushfield Street), the 4th turning again on the right and this is Crispin Street. The convent entrance is on the rght.
A buffet toa will be served from 4.30 pm to 5.45 pm followed by our traditional fun, games. and dancing. A charge of· 5/- will be made at the door. If you are willing to help with the preparations on the day of the party, please let the Secretary have your name. The Secretary will also be pleased to have the names of those who are willing to make mince pies, sausage rolls, cakes and any other "goodies" suitable for the occasion!
HOLIDAY· MEETING Tuesday January 9th 1968 If you are interested in leading a Club holiday now is the time to be thinking of it. If you have any bright ideas, come along to the meeting armed with brochures, prices and full details.
DINNER AND DANCE
Saturday February 17th This year the Dinner and Dance will again be held at Schmidts Restaurant;, Charlotte Street, W.1. Tickets at 25/- will be available from the members of both committees. Dress optional. Come along and enjoy the GLAMOUR EVENT 0f THE YEAR!
This is a good 0pportunity to prove that you are not always covered in mud and dressed like a scarecrow!!!
Easter 1968 April 12th to 15th. We shall be spending the weekend in the Mendips, Somerset. Accomodation has been :provisionally booked at Cheddar Youth Hostel. We hope to visit Wells, Glastonbury, Cheddar Gorge and Caves, and Wookey Hole, combined with some pleasant downland walks. The total cost of the weekend will be approximately £6. 0. If you are interested please contact Richard Sumner with a deposit of £2.0.0. before February 29th l968.
DAY OF RECOLLECTION
Sunday March 10th 1968. This will be held at La Retraite Convent, Atkins Road, Clapham Park, S.W.12 The cost will be pproxintvely 11/- which includes lunch and tea. The day will commence at 11.0 am with the first conference followed by Holy Mass at l2 noon. The name of the priest will be announced on the next list.
Go by Northern Line Underground to CLAPHAM SOUTH ( about 25 ninutes from Bank or Charing Cross). Leaving the station, turn right into Balham High Road and left at Dinsmore Road (5th turning). Walk down this road to Cavendish Road and Atkins Road is almost opposite. The convent entrance is on the right.
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If you wish to come, please let the Secretary know before February 25th. Will members please note that all bookings for the Retreat. must be nade through the Secretary In the past, phone calls have been nade direct to. the Convent. The Sisters have asked that this be avoided in future.
St JOSEPH' S BAZAAR
You will be pleased to hear that the Club's two stalls made £35 this year, due to the efforts of Norah Sneaton and Jean Horan and those who gave their assistance in other ways.
It is disappointing that we were unable at least to maintain last year's total of £42, owing to lack of contributions. The amount of money which we make·each year at the Bazaar for St Joseph's is determined by the generosity of our memers in donating items for the stalls. We should bear this in mind for next year.
THE COMMITTEE WOULD LIKE TO TAKE THIS OPPORTUNITY OF WISHING ALL OUR CLUB MEMBERS A VERY HAPPY AND HOLY CHRISTMAS AND EVERY BLESSING IN THE NEW YEAR
ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI CATHOLIC RAMBLERS CLUB
(FOR CATHOLICS ONLY)
UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF THE CARDINAL ARCHBISHOP OF WESTMINSTER
Secretary Miss K Marney
Because of the foot and mouth epidemic it is likely that the rambles on the present list will be altered from week to week. It is possible that some rambles will be cancelled but we hope that this will not be necessary.
Any alterations to the Ramble List will be announced each Tuesday at Bunhill Row. We appreciate that it is not possible to communicate with every member in this way and we would therefore suggest that individual members keep in touch with the Secretary, who will be able to inform them of any changes.
CHRISTMAS RAMBLE 10th DECEMBER
The walk has had to be cancelled but we can still have the meal and social evening.
We will be meeting at Victoria at 4.0 p.m. for the 4.14 to Otford.
Do still come!
The charge for the evening will be 3/6.
LIST OF RAMBLES & SOCIAL. EVENTS
Please meet at.the BOOKING OFFICE (not near the platform). Will newcomers please make themselves acquainted with the Duty Member.
Will members please note that the following· rules nust be observed
when road walking:- :..·
1) When there is. no proper footpath we must walk on the road
. facing the oncoming traffic. .·· . . . . . .
2} We nust not walk more than two abreast.
Failure to observe these rules is not only discourteous and damaging to the good name of the Club, it is also dangerous.
TUESDAY Square Dance. Caller - Maurice O'Brien
28th Nov.
FRIDAY Mass at St Joseph's, Bunhill Row (see above).
1st Dec.
SUNDAY
3rd Dec. Meet Marylebone Station at 11.20 for 11.35 train to GERRARDS CROSS.
Fare: 7/9 (approx) day Return Tea: Chester Tea Rooms,
to. seer Green. Beaconsfield.
Lunch: White Horse, Hedgerley. Distance 10 miles
. .. . Leader: John Harris. Duty; Bernie Doran.
TUESDAY Slide Show "The :past twelve months" by Richard Sumner
December 5th.
SUNDAY This is our CHRISTMAS RAMBLE - see above.
10th Dec Meet: Victoria at 11.0 am for 11. l4 a train to SWANLEY.
Fare: 8/6 C.0.P. to Otford. Tea: The Oast· Restaurant,
Lunch: Eynsford Otford.
Leader; Maurice 0'Brien Duty: Jenny Foord and
Distance; 11 miles. Peter Webster.
TUESDAY "0ld Time Ballroom Square Dance" Caller - Richard Sumner
12th Dec
FRIDAY, Mass at St Joseph's Bunhill Row - see above
15th Dec.
SATURDAY Dancing at Cecil Sharpe House. Meet Camden Town, tube
15th.Dec. station at 7. 30 pm.
SATURDAY Dancing at Cecil Sharpe House. Meet Camden Town tube
16th .Dec. station at 7. 30 pm.
SUNDAY. Meet Waterloo at 10. 30 am for 10. 44 train.to DORKING,
17th Dec. Arriving 11.28 am to connect with 11.48 am train from DEEPDENE to GOMSHALL.
Fare: 9/3 C.O.P. to Gomshall. Tea: Dorking
Lunch: East Horsley Distance; 13 miles.
Leader: Maurice Hickman.. Duty; Denis· 0'Carroll
TUESDAY CHRISTMAS SQUARE DANCE.Caller -. Fred Mc.Andrew..
19th Dec.
SUNDAY Meet Liverpool street (B.R. Suburban) at 10.35 am for11;47
24th Dec. train to CHINGFORD .·.
Fare: 2/11 sirigle to Chingford Tea: Epping
4/- singie: from Epping .. Distance: 10 miles.
Lurich: Turpins Cave, High Beech Duty: HE WHO COMES
TUESDAY BOXING DAY
26th Dec. Meet Victoria at 11.30.am for train at 11.45 am to EARLSWOOD
Fare: 7/9 C.0.P; Tea: Redhill
Lunch: The Elm Shades,
Earlswood Common. Distance: 13 niles
Leader: Mary Hickman Duty: Peter Webster
N.B. Please bring change of shoes.
SUNDAY Meet London .Bridge at. l0.50 am or 11. 05 am train to
31st Dec· MERSTHAM:
Fare: 4/9 single to.Merstham Tea: The Highway Cafe, 4/9 single from Leatherhead Mickleham Lunch: Fox Hotel, Lower Kingswood Distance: 14 miles
Leader: Richard Sumner : Duty: Paul Button
TUESDAY Join us at "Ihe Magic Circle Christmas Box", King George's
2nd. Jan Hall, Adeline Place, Great Russell Street W.C.1. Tickets, price 6/, may be obtained from Jenny Ovenell
SATURDAY CHRISTMAS PARTY see above
6th Jan
SUNDAY Meet Waterloo at 11.20 am for 11.44 train to BOXHILL
7th Jan Fare: 7/9 C.O.P. Tea: Heather Cafe
Lunch: Boxhill Ranmore
Distance: 8 miles
Leader: Meg Walsh Duty: Kathleen Marney
N.B. Must leave the lunch place at 1.30 pm sharp.
TUESDAY HOLIDAY MEET!NG - see above
9th Jan
SATURDAY London Festival Ballet in "The Nutcracker" at the Royal
13th Jan Festival Hall. The performance starts at 3.0 p.Tickets can be
obtained.from Meg Walsh. Price of tickets 7/6 each (party rate).
SUNDAY Meet Liverpool street (central Line) at 10.45 am for 10.59 am
14th Jan train to NORTH WEALD
Fare: 9/- Tea: Freemans Farm
Lunch: The Green Man, Toothill
Magdalen Laver. Distance: 13 miiles
Leader: Arthur Holland. Duty: Maurice O'Brien
TUESDAY Square Dance Caller - Tony Chainey
16th Jan
SATURDAY How about a short brisk walk over Hampstead Heath on a
20th Jan cold, Crispy January day? Meet 2.30 pm at Hampstead Heath tube station (Northern Line). Leader Cecilia Higgins. The walk will be followed by a meal and a visit to the Everyman Theatre. (Should. the weather be unsuitable, meet same time, same place, for an "undercover" visit, then
meal and theatre.)
SUNDAY Meet Waterloo at 10.30 am for 10.44 train to DORKING 21st. Jan (formally Dorking North) then by bus from Station Approach to WOTTON HATCH...
Fare: 8/- plus 1/- bus fare. Tea: Pinehurst,. Broadmoor
Lunch: Abinger Distance: 15 miles
Leader:· Dorothy Hickman Duty: Kathleen Marney
TUESDAY Beetle Drive.
23rd Jan
SUNDAY Meet King Cross (Suburban) at 10.25 am for the 10.40 am
28th Jan train to BAYFORD
Fare: 6/6 Tea: Hertford .
Lunch: Essendon Distance: 12 miles
Leader: Tony and Maria Chainey Duty: Dorothy Hickman
TUESDAY Square Dance. Caller - Alf Tisi
30th Jan
SATURDAY Visit to the Daily Mirror, organised by Jenny Ovenell. Only 3rd Feb 10 people are allowed in the party, so if you are interested please let Jenny have your nane s quickly as possible.
Further details will be announced later.
SUNDAY Meet Victoria (Surrey Section) at 10. 25 am. for 10. 36- am.
4th Feb train to EPSOM DOWNS
Fare: 6/6 C .0.P. Tea: Highway Cafe, Mickleham
Lunch: The Forge, Headley. Distance: 12 miles
Leader: Alf Miller Duty: Denis O' Carroll.
TUESDAY In preparation for the Annual Dinner & Dance, and the full 6th Feb enjoyment thereof. Ballroom Dancing by John Lawrence.
SUNDAY Meet Marylebone at 11.20 am for the 11.35 am train to
11thFeb GERRARDS CROSS.
Fare: 7/6 Tea: The River Cafe, Lunch; Chalfont St Peter Chalfont St Peter
Leader: Madelaine Webster Distance:
Duty: Bernie Doran
TUESDAY Valentine Square Dance & S-Jcial Evening. Caller - Paul 13th Feb Button
SATURDAY Annual Dinner & Dance - see above..
17th Feb
SUNDAY Meet Charing Cross at 10.25 am for 10.40 am train to SEVENOAKS
18th Feb Fare: 8/- C.O.P. Tea: Bligh's H :Hotel, Sevenoaks
Lunch: Wheatsheaf, Ide Hill Distance: l2 miles
Leader: Tony Ryan Duty:Jenny Foord
TUESDAY Visit to the Cheshire Home, 138 College Road, Dulwich, SE19. 20th Feb Meet at London Bridge Station at 6.10 pm for the 6.27 pm train to CRYSTAL PALACE. Please let Meg Walsh know in advance if you want; to come.
SATURDAY Dancing at Cecil Sharpe House Meet at Camden Town Tube 24th Feb station at 7.30 pm.
SUNDAY Meet Liverpool Street (Platform 16/17) at 10.20 am for 10.34
25th Feb am train to WICKFORD
Fare: 9/6 Tea:Ormonde Cafe
Lunch: White Horse Inn, Crays tlill, Wickford
Ramsden Heath Distance: 9 miles.
Leader: Paul Button Duty:Maurice O'Brien
TUESDAY Holiday filns "here in the World"?"
27th:Feb Richard Surmer has arranged for the Wallace Arnold Travel
Agency to put on this film show specially for us. We would
therefore like to see it well attended.
F O R T H C O M I N G E V E N T S
Saturday 2nd March - A visit to the Coliseum to see ·'The Grand Prix" .. Film starts at 5.20 pm; tickets at 7 /6 each can be obtained fron Philip Evans. Closing date 30th January.
Tuesday 5th March Meet Alice at the "Hatters Tea Party." !
No admittance Unless you are wearing a "mad" hat ! Owing to the "curiouser and curiouser" - "EAT ME - DRINK ME" cost of the the evening will be 3/- ..
M?? H????? Fred McAndrew.
Our "programme" is published quarterly, Festival Hall's etc. monthly so if you give Meg Walsh your address and a note of where your "interests" lie we will keep you in touch with any "in-between-list" activities.
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