ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI CATHOLICRAMBLERS' CLUB
(Under·the Patronage of the Cardinal Archbishop of Westminster)
Hon Treasurer: Hon Secretary:
Richard Walton Anne Walsh
C0MMITTEE 1978/79
Compiler of Ramble Lists - Michael Pallett
Social Events· - Frank Keating,
Advertising .- Maureen Furlong
Other Duties - Mary Walsh, Peter Sturridge
Finola· Hickey
Magazine Editor - John Lawrence
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We offer deepest sympathy·to·Prank Keating on the death of his mother on Christmas Eve. MASS will be offered for the repose of her soul in St Joseph's, Bunhill Row on TUESDAY13 MARCH 1979 at 7.00 pms.
We welcome the following new members to the Club and hope that they will join in many of the activities - Janet Baker, Fiona Sullivan and Mary McHugh.
REMINDER
Some members have not as yet renewed their annual subscription. This should be done as soon as possible. As from September !979 it will be possible to obtain life membership of the Club after 10 consecutive years of ordinary membership. Don't jeopardize your chance of this by letting membership lapse now. Full detaiIs will u9pear on the next list.
LETTERS TO COMMITTEE MEMBERS - When writing to the. Club Treasurer, pLease do not write 'Treasurer' on the envelope. It is not always a good idea to advertise the fact that there may be cash, cheques or postaI orders in a letter. Also, when sending payment to an individual for show tickets or for an outing, please make cheques and postal orders payable to the person and not the Club.
EAT OUT - Anyone wishing to go for ameal out, possibly to a Spaghetti Hous,
meet at 7.45 pm' on TUESDAY 13 MARCH outside St .Joseph's , Bunhill Row after Mass.
DAYOF RECOLLECTION
This will be on 18 MARCH not 11 March at All Saints Pastoral Centre, Londen Colney, Herts. Train leaves St. Pancras ;at 950 arriving Radlett at 10.21 - fare £!.25 CDR. There is a 2/3 mile rarmble from Radlett to All Saints. AIternatively, the same train arrives at St Albans 9 minutes later - fare £1.40 CDR. There is a bus frem St Albans to All Saints and anyene wishing details of this please contact Anne Walsh. Recently almost all British Rail Sunday services have been disrupted by engineering works and it is cdvisable to check train times shortly before hand (Tel 387 7070). The Centre organisers would like to know the number of people likely to attend about a week beforehand so would all those intending to be present
please let Anne Walsh know by 10 March et the latest. Cost will be about £l.2O. Bring packed lunch.
SOUTH.AMERlCAN CARNIVALS - on Friday evenings during the morrth of March various kinds of carnivals are being held in the Latin American .Centre in London. Anyone interested in attending any of these contact Finola Hickey for full details.
BUBBLING BROWN SUGAR - Frank Keating is hoping to organise on outing to this show on SATURDAY 24 MARCH at the Leicester Square Theatre. If you are interested send £4.00 to Frank by 23 February, Meet ot 6.30 pm at the booking office if you wish to go for a coffee before the show.
IPI TOMBI - is at the Whitehall Thealre and anyone wishing to see this on SATURDAY 21. APRIL, send £2,.50 to Frank Keating by 2 March. This show starts at 6.15 PM, so meet outside theatre at 5.45 pm.
EASTER WEEKEND. Last date for booking for the trip to Bath was gven as end of February, instead of end of January. It has proved popular and the booking at the hostel has already been made. If anyone desperately wants to go, contact Frank Keating immediately and he will endeevour to have you fitted it.
HOLLAND- If you are interested in q weekend trip to Holland FRIDAY 4 - MONDAY 7 MAY, let Frank Keat ing know by 7 April. The trip is "The Tulip Route" and goes to The Hague, Amsterdam and Rotterdam, Bed and breakfast in twin bedded rooms cost £4O.O0 inclusive.
CHILDREN'S PARTY - It is hoped that this will be held during May at St Aloysious Infant's School, Euston. Anyone wishing further details or offering help, contact Anne Walsh.
HOLIDAYS - some members ere taking part in the following:-
SCOTLAND- Week commencing 2 June ... on the Island of Arran in the Firth of Clyde -cost £43 + £5 centre expenses.
Week commencing 9 June : at Rhu on the north bank of the Riiver Clyde cost £51.60 + £7.30 centre expenses.
Fares £30-£40 involving travel between London - Centre 1, Centre 1, - Centre 2 - Centre 2 .London.
Anyone interested book directly through .- The Holiday Fellowship Ltd , 142 Great North Way, London NW4 (for Arran) and The Countrywide Holiday Association, Brick Hays , Cromwell Range, Manchester M14 6HU (for Rhu).
LAKE DISTRICT
Week commencing 21 July - Derwent bank , Derwentwater .. HF .. £67.00 (£10.00 deposit).
Week commencing 28 July Borrowdule, CHA - £62.30 (£10.00 deposit)
Please book direct to addresses as above. Penrith Station for both.
SCILLY ISLES ProvioionaI dates Saturday 15 - Saturday 29 September
Accommodation. Guest houses at Hugh Town on St Mary's Islaind and at Penzance,
Cost .. about £50 per week for bed, breakfast and evening meal,
Travel - by train to Penzance - fare about £23.00 - boat (2 1/2 hours) to St Mary's
- fare £14.00 return, or helicopter (20 mins) about £80.00 return.
Most of the holiday will be spent on the Scilly Isles, but a few days will probably be spent at Penzance, LocaI boatmen provide excursions in suitable weather to the other four inhabited islands and to (or round) the other islands and bird colonised rocks. At the end of September grey seals breed on the westermost of these islands. Other attractions are archaeologicaI monuments, castles arid very few cars or roads.
Send SAE for details to Dorothy Hickman,
RAMBLE LIST
SUNDAY 25 FEBRUARY
See previous list for details. If possible please let Daphne Fisk kno,if you
are going, so that she will know the number of people for tea.
SUNDAY 4 MARCH 1979 Leader - Dennis Spiller
Meet: BAKER STREET at 10.46 for 11.01 to AMERSHAM
Lunch: Penn Street Tea: Amersham
Distance: 10 miles Fare: 80p from local tube station
Duty: Michael Pallett
SUNDAY 11 March 1979 Leaders..John and Madeleine Lawrence
Meet: KINGS CROSS (Piccadilly line Platform) at 10.45 for 11.00 approx to OAKWOOD.
Lunch: The Lock, Cockfosters Tea: Chipping Barney
Distance: 10 miles Fare: 80p fromlocal tube station
Duty: Anne Walsh
SUNDAY 18 MARCH 1979 - DAY OF RECOLLECTION
See above for details
SUNDAY 25 MARCH Leader - Tom Lally
Meet: KEW GARDENS TUBE STATION at 11.30
Lunch: Three Pigeons, Richmond Tea: Hampton Court
Distance: 10 miles Fare: 80p from local tube station
Duty: Michael Pallett
SUNDAY 1 APRIL 1979 Leader - Maurice Hickman
Meet: VICTORIA at 10.-50 for 11.00 to SALFORDS
Lunch: Irons Bottom Tea: Little Chef, Hookwood
Distance: 11 miles plus optional 2 miles after tea to Redhill
Duty: Frank Keating Fare: £1.50 CDR
SUNDAY 8 APRIL 1979 Leader - Frank Keating
Meet: BAKER STREET at 10.45 for 11.01 to WATFORD
Lunch: Clarendon Arms,Chandlers Cross Tea: Picnic
Distance: 11 miles Fare: 80p from local tube station
Duty: Maureen Furlong
MONDAY 16 APRIL 1979 (EASTER MONDAY) Leader - Phillip Evans
Meet: CHARING CROSS at 11.10 for 11.24 to KNOCKHOLT
Lunch: Queen's Head , Knockholt Tea: Little Chef Grill, Otford
Distance: 10 miles Fare : £1.55 approx. CDR Sevenoaks
Duty: Peter Sturridge
SUNDAY 22 APRIL 1979 Leader - Oswald Barrett
Meet: BAKER STREET at 10.45 for 11.01 to AMERSHAM
Lunch: Hyde Heath Tea: Chalfont St Giles
Distance: 16 miles (including 3 miles after tea) Fare: 80p from local tube stution
Duty: Frank Keating
SUNDAY 29 APRIL 1979 Leader - Richard Walton
Meet: MOORGATE (British Rail) at 10.30 for 10.40 to HERTFORD NORTH
Lunch: The Woodman, Chapmore End Tea: Picnic
Distance: 11 miles Fare: £1.10
Duty: Finola Hickey
SUNDAY 6 MAY 1979 Leader - Phillip Evans
Meet: WATERLOO 10.10 for 10.20 to GUILDFORD to connect with 11.28 to WANBOROUGH
Lunch: Cider House Shackleford Tea: Golden Egg, Guildford
Distance: 10 miles Fare: £2.25 approx. CDR Wanborough
Duty: Mary Walsh
SUNDAY13 MAY 1979 Leader - Frank Keating
Meet: BAKER STREET at. 10.45 for 11.01 to WATFORD
Lunch: Chandlers Cross, Clarendon Arms Tea: Picnic
Distance: 11 miles Fare: 8Op from local tube station
Duty: Peter Sturridge
SUNDAY 2O MAY1979 Leader - Philomena Carolan
Meet: CHARING CROSS at 11.00 for 11.18 to KNEBWORTH (Leader will meet at Knebworth)
Lunch: Hobin Hood & Little John, Knebworth Tea: Knebworth House
Distance: 10 miles Fare : £1.80
Duty: Anne Walsh
MONDAY 28 MAY1979 (SPRING BANKHOLIDAY) Leader - Dorothy Hickman
Meet: WATERLOO at 10:40 for 10.50 to GUILFORD
Lunch: Compton Tea: Guildford
Distance: 11 miles Fare: £1.80 CDR
Duty: Richard Walton
Ramble will include visit to Lesley Hall. Entrance 70p
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