ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI CATHOLIC RAMBLER'S CLUB
(FOR CATHOLICS ONLY)
Under the patronage of the Cardinal, Archbishop of Westminster
HON TREASURER HON SECRETARY
Mary Walsh Mary Hickman
COMMITTEE 1971/2
Compiler of Rambles Lists: Peter de Smith
Social sub-committee liaison: Peter Webster
Magazine Liason: Maurice Hickman
Advertising: Winifred Hawthorn
SOCIAL SUB-COMMITTEE 1971/2
Secretary: Meg Walsh
Treasurer: Dennis Spiller
Dorothy Hickman, Barbara Lawless, Ralph Dias, Tony Chainey, and Oswald Barrett,
Magazine Editor: Maria Chainey
NEW MEMBERS.
We are pleased to .welcome the following new members and hope they enjoy many happy times with us:-
Maureen Brophy and Margaret O'Neill.
TUESDAY EVENINGS:- Please note that there is not a meeting every Tuesday evening. Please check your list.for details.Please note that,as there is a shortage of girls on the Social · Sub- ommittee, it will help if other .members help .prepare tea etc. N.B. The fee for Tuesday evenings is being raised to 15p. .
CHRISTMAS PARTYThis will be held at the Convent of Mercy, Crispin St. on Saturday 8:I:72, The Party will start at 4,30.p.m. with a buffet,the dancing etc.will start at 6.30.approx. The cost will be 60P.The Catering Officer,Dorothy Hickman,will be glad of offers of cakes,mince pies etc.and also help on the day.
Crispin St.is reached by leaving Liverpool St.Station by the Bishopsgate exit, turning left up Bishopsgate towards Shoreditch and taking the forth turning on the right (:Brushfield St.)and again the forth turning on the right,this is Crispin St.The Convent entrance is on the right. Go to the first door.
CHRISTMAS RAIi/IBLE:
The details of the ramble are as given in the list 6f ramble and social events.The ramble will be followed by a square dance at St. Joseph's Church Hall ,Redhill.The Dance will Start at 6p.m. and will cost 20P. Please bring your own glasses! and also soft shoes to change into.
HOLIDAY MEETING:This will be held on Tuesday 11:1:72. The time for planning next years' holiday is NoW.Please bring full details such as price, dates and travel particulars
St.JOSEPH'S BAZA'AR: The Club Tombola, raffle and stall st the Bazaar realised a total of £61 - an all time record.Further particulars of the event will be found in the Club Magazine. Incidentally,the bottle of gin was won by Jean Horan
THEATRE VISITS: Any members interested in visits to the Royal Festival Hall, Coliseum or Sadlers Wells, please write to Meg Walsh enclosing S.A.E.and giving details of the type of show and the price range required.
ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION: If you have not yet paid your subscription please send 50P to Mary Walsh as soon as possible.
CLUB MAP LIBRARY : This is held by Mary Hickman. All would-be leaders (and.we want more of these) are; welcome to borrow the maps which cover a wide.area.
Y.H.A_WEEK-END: Hlenley-on Thames,Friday.21:1:72 -23: 1: 72. Cost about £3.00 Self-Cooking. Please send a deposit of .£1.00 and S.A.E to Maurice Hickman as soon as possible.
We regret to hear of the death of Mary Prebble's Mother. A Mass will be said for her on Tuesday 14:12:72.at 7 p.m.at Bunhill Row.
EASTER WEEK-END 1972: It is hoped to hold.this at Grasmere in
the Lake District.The cost will be about £7,00.The Coach will
leave London at three 0'Clock on Maunday Thursday afternoon. As this is a very popular hostel it is essential to book early.If you wish to go please send a deposit of £3.O0 to Richard Sumner enclosing
S.A .E.To avoid disappointment,book now - in any event no later than 31:1:72.
ADVANCE NOTICES: -
ANNUAL RETREAT..This is to be held on 5:3:71.he cost will be
90:p and it vill again be held at La. Retraite· Convent,London.S.W.I2. Full details will be announced later
This Committee would like 'to thank tne previous Committee for all the work they have done.
We would wish all members .a very Holy and happy Christmas
ANNUAL DINNER AND DANCE
As the dinner and dance will probably cost over £2 per ticket .it has been decided to ask the members if they are willing to pay this price. Please complete and return (to the Secretary) the questionnaire below before 31:12:71
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I am/am not prepared to pay £2 for a dinner and dance ticket.
(Delete not applicable)
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LIST OF RAMBLE AND SOCIAL EVENTS
I) For rambles, please meet at the booking office of the station of departure 15 minutes before the train s due to leave.
2) · Stout shoes should be worn.
3) All events at Bunhill Row start at 7,30 p.m. unless otherwise stated
SUNDAY Meet Waterloo for 10. 21 train to Weybridge
5th Dec. . Fare: 46p Return. Tea: Weybridge
Lunch: Anchor, :Pyford: Lock. Distance.. 10 miles.
Leader: John & Madeleine Duty:Mary Hickman.
Lawrence
SUNDAY
I2th Dec. CHRISTMAS RAMBLE.
Meet Victoria for 10.44 train to Redhill.
Fare 55P C.O.P. Tea: Redhill.
Lunch, Skimmington Castle
Reigate Hill Distance: 10 miles.
Leader: Mary Hickman Duty: Douglas Kirk See above for details of social following the ramble
TUESDAY
14th.Dec. Square Dance .Caller - Fred McAndrew.
The dance will be preceded by Mass at 7.00.P.M. For Mary Prebble's Mother.
Saturday
18th Dec. London Walk-about. Visit to National Gallery and evening tour of interesting old inns.Meet at foot of Nelson's Column at 2.00 p.m. for walk about starting prompt at 2.I5. Tea National Gallery basement 4 - 4.30 pm. For tour of inns meet Dirty Dicks. (opposite Liverpool St. Station at 7.00 p.m.
SUNDAY
19th Dec. Meet Charing Coss for 11 08 train to Greenwich.
Fare:11p single Tea: Nunhead.
Lunch: Lewisham Distance: 8 miles
Leader: John Harris Duty: Mary Walsh
BOXING DAY.
SUNDAY.
26th Dec. Meet Victoria for 10.44 train to Betchwort:h (change at Redhill). Fare: 55p C.O.P. to Redhill.Plus excess payable on train.
Lunch: Dolphin, Betcbworth. Tea: Redhill. Leader: Maurice Hickman. Duty: Santa C1us.
Evening Mass available in Redhill at 6.30 p.m.
SUNDAY
2nd Jan. Meet Euston for 10.50 train toTring.
Fare: 65P C.O.P. Tea: Town Farm, Aldbury
Lunch: Bulbourne. Distance: I2 miles. Leader: Mary Hickman. Duty: Peter de Smith.
SATURDAY
8th Jan. CHRISTMAS PARTY. For full details please see above.
SUNDAY
9th Jan. Meet Victoia for 11.02 train to Dorking.
Fare: 7OP C.O.P. Tea: The Mad Hatter,
Dorking.
Lunch: The Plough, Coldharbour. Distance: I2 miles.
Leader: Dorothy Hickman. Duty: Mary Bracken.
TUESDAY
11th Jan. Holiday meeting. Please bring holiday ideas and details of dates,cost etc.
SATURDAY
15th Jan. Footpath clearing. Catch 12. 06 train from Victoria to Redhill. If interested please send S.A.E, to Dorothy Hickman.
SUNDAY
16th Jan. Meet Victoria for 11.02 train to Dorking.
Fare: 70 C.O.P. Tea: The Mad Hatter,
Dorking.
Lunch: The Oricketers,Westcott. Distance: 11 miles.
Leader: Peter de Smith. Duty: Peter Webster.
TUESDAY
18th Jan A transport miscellany - from horse train to Hovercraft. to be given by Edward Ireby.
SUNDAY.
23rd Jan. Meet Paddington for 11.03 train to Shiplake.
Fare :80P C.0.P, Tea: Henley.
Lunch: Sonning. Distance: 9 miles.
Leader: Maurice Hickman. Duty: Winifred Hawthorn.
Evening Mass available at 6.30 p.m.
SUNDAY
30th Jan. Meet Charing Cross for 11.16 train to Sevenoaks.
Fare: 58P C.0.P. Tea: Cavalier Tea Rooms
Shoreham.
Lunch: Bucks Head,Godden Green. Distance:10 miles.
Leader:Fred McAndrew. Duty: Peter de Smith.
TUESDAY
1st Feb. SQUARE DANCE. Caller - John Lawrence.
SUNDAY
6th Feb, Meet King's Cross for IO. 52 train to Welwyn North.
Fare: 55P. C.0.P. Tea: Welwyn..
Lunch: Datchworth Green Distance: I2 miles.
Leader: Peter Culba. Duty: Maurice Hickman
TUESDAY
8th Feb, Slide Show organised by Peter Webster. Please let Peter have
no more than 20 of your best slides by 1:2:72.
SUNDAY
13th Feb, Meet Waterloo for 11.13 trainto Egham.
Fare: 52P C.0.P. Tea: The Old House Cafe, Egham.
Lunch:The Barley Mow, Distance: 10 miles.
Englefield Green.
Leader: Peter Webster Duty: Mary Walsh.
TUESDAY
15th Feb. SQUARE DANCE.Caller - Ralph Dias. St.Valentine's Day Dance.
SUNDAY
20th Feb. Meet Liverpool St.(Central Line) for 11.00 train to Loughton.
Fare:Single to Laughton 20P Tea: The Roof Garden,
Single back from Epping 25P Epping
Lunch: Honey Lane Plain. Distance: 10 miles.
Leader: Tony Chainey. Duty: WinifredHawthorn
SUNDAY
27th Feb.. Meet Victoria for IO.44 train to Salfords.
Fare: 40 P single Tea: Upper Farm Tea
plus approx.35P From Boxhill. Rooms,Boxhill Road.
Lunch: The Dolphin,Betchworth. Distance:I2 miles.
Leader: Philip Evans Duty: Maurice Hickman
TUESDAY
29th Feb. .LEAP YEAR DAY, SQUARE DANCE. Caller -Tony Chainey
8TOP PRESS.Please contact Maurice Hickman.re. below.
Anyone interested in going on a Saturday archeological dig {in the Merstham area in search of the terminal rails of the Surrey Iron Railway.
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