ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI CATHOLIC RAMBLERS' CLUB

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(Under the Patronage of the Cardinal Archbishop of Westminster)

 

Hon Treasurer                                                Hon Secretary
Mary Ahearne                                                 Mary Walsh

COMMITTEE 1977/78
Compiler of Ramble List - Philip Evans,         Advertising -  Maureen Furlong                               
Magazine Liaison - Madeleine Lawrence       Social Events - John GriffeyOther Duties Vincent McKeever Peter Sturridge

Magazine Editor   - John Lawrence, 

 

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CHRISTMAS RANBLE - SUNDAY 11 DECEMBER 1977
He are pleased to report that although Fr Clayton has retired from St Bede's,
Croxley Green the new Parish Priest Fr Staunton is extending a welcome to us for this event. The arrangements are the same as last year - Mass at 6.00 pm, tea and dancing. Please bring soft shoes. Cost of tea and evening approximately 70p.


CHRISTMAS PARTY - SATURDAY 7 JANUARY 1978
This will be he held at ST JOSEPH'S SCHOOL, BUt-IHILLROW. The School has closed and the first floor has now been furnished by the parish for use as a Parish Hall.
The Party will be from 4 00 - 10  pm.
Volunteers who are able to help in any way, please contact Mary Walsh.
DIRECTIONS - for new members, Moorgate Tube Station, turn north past Ropemaker St and Eldon Street to Finsbury Square on the right and Chiswell Street on the left; turn into Chiswell street and take the first road on the right Bunhill Row, then the first road on the left Lambs Passage, the school gate is then on the right past the new Presbytery - then follow the noise across the playground and up the stairs!  


DAY OF RECOLLECTION - SUNDAY 26 FEBRUARY 1978
This will be held at ALL SAINTS PASTORAL CENTRE, LONDON COLNEY, Herts.
From 11 15 am - 5 60 pm., Cost approximately £1. Bring packed lunch.
Travelling arrangements - Those coming are advised to make enquiries regarding times of Green Line 717 buses and other buses. The following is being arranged by the club - take the 9 50 train f'rom ST PANCRAS to RADLETT which arrives at 10 21 (always advisable to check Sunday train times) Fare £1.05 (CDR at Nov 77). This train will be met at Radlett and a short ramble of 2/3 miles will be led from the station to All Saints. For anyone unable to walk transport will be provided. 


Maureen Furlong will be glad to answer queries rcgarding the arrangements and she would also like to hear from any members who will be coming by car and willing to offer lifts from Radlett Station to All Saints and back, if neccessary. Any drivers requiring a map of the area, please apply to Mary Walsh.


SQUARE DANCE - TUESDAY 29 NOVEMBER 1977
Caller - Philip Evans - in the old roomat ST JOSEPH'S SCHOOL, Bunhill Row - 7.30 - 10 00 pm.


We arere thinking of making arrangements for a SUPPER DANCE and should be pleased to know who would be interested.


SUBSCRIPTIONS - Many members have renewed their subscriptions, but for those for whom it is convenient Mary Ahearne, our Treasurer, will be collecting at both the Christmas Ramble and the Christmas Party.

 

RAMBLE LIST


SUNDAY 4 DECEMBER 1977                          Leader - John Griffey
Meet:        BAKER STREET at 10.45 for 11.01 to AMERSHAM
Lunch:      Chalfont St Giles                              Tea: Chalfont St Giles
Distance: 10 miles                                             ,Fare: 1.40 Approx.
Duty:        Maureen Furlong

SUNDAY11 DECEMBER 1977 (CHRISTMAS RAMBLE) Leader - Madeleine

                                                                                                         Lawrence
Meet:      RUISLIP STATION to move off at 11.15
               10.42 train from BAKER STREET calls at Rayners Lane arrives                      Ruislip 11.13                                    Fare: Book return                                                                                                        CROXLEYGREEN'
Lunch:     The True Lovers Knot, Northwood            from Home LT Station      Tea:         St Bede's Church Hall, Croxley Green      (ticket valid on outward                                                                                       journey to Ruislip)

(see also above)                                               Duty: Vicent McKeever
Distance: 9 miles


SUNDAY 18 DECEMBER 1977                       Leader - Maurice Hickman
Meet:       VICTORIA at 10.30 for 10.44 to REDHILL
Lunch:     Skimmington Castle, Reigate Heath  Tea: Fortes, Redhill
Distance: 10 miles                                             Fare: £1.15 plus bus fare to

Duty:        Philip Evans

SUNDAY 1 JANUARY 1978                            Leader - Peter Sturridge
Meet:       BELSIZE PARK Tube Station at 11.00
Lunch:     Bull & Bush                                      Tea: Kenwood
Distance: 6 miles (Returning from Golders Green Tube (both stations on        Edgware branch Northern Line)                 Fare: Book f'rom local tube station
Duty:       Dorothy Hickman

 

SUNDAY 8 JANUARY 1978                                   Leader - Tom Lally                  
Meet:       St PANCRAS at 10.35 for 10.50 to ST ALBANS
Lunch:     The Plough, Tytenhanger Lane      Tea: St Albans
Distance: 12 miles                                          Fare: £1.17 CDR

Duty:       John Griffey


SUNDAY 15 JANuARY 1978                          Leader - Maurice Hickman
Meet:       VICTORIA at 10.30 for 10.44 to REDHILL.
Lunch:     The Cock, HeadLey                        Tea: Fortes, Redhill
Distance: 1.2 miles                                          Fare: £1.15 plus bus fare to
                                                                                 Buckland

Duty:        Philip Evans

SUNDAY22  JANUARY 1978 (DRY RAMBLE) Leader - Frank Keating
Meet:        RUISLIP at 11.00 or 10.20 for 10,27 at BAKER STREET
Lunch:      Picnic (brinq something to drink   Tea: Picnic
Distance: 10 miles                                         Fare: £l:20 from Baker St.
Duty:        Maureen Furlong                                    (book for LcaI tube                                                                                            returning from Uxbridge)


SUNDAY29 JANUARY 1978                         Leader - Mary Hickman
Heet:        VICTORIA 10.30 for 10.44 to REDHILL
Lunch:      Mint Arms, Lower Kingswood       Tea: Fortes, Rcdhill
Distance: 12 miles                                         Fare: £1.15
Duty:        Peter Sturridge

SUNDAY 5 FEBRUARY 1978                 Leader - Philip Evans
Meet:       VICTORIA at 11.00 for 11.14 to KEMSING
Lunch:     Rising Sun, Woodlands              Tea: Cavaliers Restaurant                                                                                         Shoreham

Distance: 9 miles optional 2 miles to Otford Fare: £1.45 CDR to Kemsing
Duty:        Maddy Lawrence


SUNDAY12 FEBRUARY 1978                 Leader - Philomens Carolan
Meet: LIVERPOOL STREET at 11.30 for 11.43 to (STANSTEAD ABBOTTS)
Lunch:      George IV, Gt Amwell                        Tee. Picnic
Distance: 10 miles (Leader.will meet at station) Fare:£1.50 approx.
Duty: Vincent McKeever

 


SUNDAY 19 FEBRUARY 1978                  Leader - Frank Keating
Meet:        WATERLOOat 11.3O for 11.44 to 1KEW BRIDGE
Lunch:      Three Pidgeons, Riverside, Richmond  Tea: Richmond

Distance: 7 miles                                        Fare: 55p CDR
Duty: Mary Ahearne


SUNDAY 26 FEBRUARY 1978 - DAY OF RECOLLECTION
See above.