Hello Ramblers
I would like to wish all members happy rambling in 1997, 1996 was a very successful year for the club. The rambles were varied and interesting and
well supported.
I am please to announce that we begin 1997 with the vacant place on the Committee filled by Lyn Woolham. We welcome Lyn onto the committee and are happy that we now have our full committee
The club still needs new ramble leaders and Maurice will be pleased to hear from any members who are prepared to lead a ramble.
I would to take this opportunity to thank Helen and Diana Fox for their hospitality after Diana's ramble in December.
If any member is prepared to lead a midweek ramble, please get in touch with Dorothy or Maurice Hickman.
Club Subscriptions:
Most members have now paid their subscriptions. Those who have not are
deemed to be lapsed
Christmas dinner:
Thirty four members got together at 11Porticos Restaurant and enjoyed a Christmas meal This is an opportunity for members to socialise.
Monthly dinners: Club members meet on the first Saturday of each month for a meal at a Central London Restaurant (not too expensive). The next three will be I March, 5 April and 3 May. Please note that in future the meeting place will be outside Westminster Cathedral after the 6 pm Mass. CONTACT
MARGARET MORAN for further details.
Welcome to new members: Ian Almeida, London SW17 OQ2. Arlene Britto, London SW17 7PQ. MaryCaroll, London, W9 3TU. Mary Carbin. Catherine Chainey, Twickenham, TW2 5lID. lsobelle Chichester, London SW2 2DR. Patricia Enes, London N2Q OQA. Bridie Rynes, London NW7 4SA. Kevin
Kearnes, Southampton, SO16 2NR. Barbara Kentish. London N4 lEA. Paul Martin, Canterbury, Kent. Kay McCuilagh, Hendon, NW4 4SA. Margaret
Madill, East Dulwich,SE22 8DL. Angela Murphy, Streatham SWl6 2UY. Tom Reilly. Wembley HA9 7SB. Liz Roberts, London SWIP lQL. Paul Rowntree, East Mitcham SWl6 5MD. Mary Tyford, New Cross SEl4 5PN. Gabrielle
Scott, Hendon NW 4 4SL. Welcome also to Mary Hennessy and Audrey Stiles as Life Members.
CHRISTMAS PARTY:
This was held on January 18th in St Saviours Church Hall in Pimlico and was a great success. Thanks to all who contributed to the raffle, this was
well supported. Also to members who helped in the clearing of the hall at the end of the evening. Over 90 members and friends attended. We actually
made a profit this year. We are now busy organising the summer party. Incidentally someone left a bag and scarf in the hall. If it was you please contact me to arrange collection.
WALKING HOLIDAY IN BAVARIA: Paul Connolly has contacted us to say that he is organising a walking! sight seeing holiday in Bavaria in June. See Ramble list for full details.
Advance Notice: Club Holiday, Bourton on Water. 23rd May to 30th May 1998. Ester Harris has booked 44 places at the Holiday Fellowship house and if all are filled there will be no supplements to pay. The price of the holiday will be known by May 1997. Deposit for holiday is £25 payable by Sept 13th to Ester Harris.
DAY OF RECOLLECTION SUNDAY 9 MARCH: This year we have been asked by members to organise the day of recollection in Lent. This will be held at the Benedictine Centre For Spirituality, 29 Bramley Road, London,
N14 4HE. The Day will be conducted by Dom Anthony. Nearest Tube stations Cockfosters and Oakwood on the Piccadilly line.
The Monastery is on the All 0 halfway between the intersection with the AlII and Oakwood Underground station. By Motorway, leave the M25 at Junction 24 and head south on the A III for approximately three miles. By Bus, the 307 bus stops outside the Church on Bramley Road. There is also a car park at the Church. The cost for the day is £10 . This includes a light lunch. Names and payment can be sent to Tom Heron or myself (Helen) as soon as possible as time is short. Please make cheques payable to "St Francis of Assisi Catholic Ramblers Club". The day starts at 10 am sharp and ends with Mass at 4 pm.
OBITUARY
We are sad to announce the death of Steve WaIter in September 1996. We would also like to extend our sincere sympathy to Torn Heron (committee member) on the death of his Mother in January. Also to John and Medeleine
Lawrence on the death of John's Mother. Masses will be offered for Mrs Lawrence on Monday 10th March at 8pm. and for Mrs Heron on March 11th at 8 pm. Both Masses will be at S1. Boniface Church, Mitcham Road.
Tooting.
Finally we are grateful to Universe Newspapers for allowing us once again to print the picture of St Francis at the top of our Ramble list and news.
Happy Rambling
Club Committee 1996-97
President: Fr David Barnes, Parish Priest, St Mary Moorfields.
Vice President: Paul Brunning,
Secretary: Helen Hunt, Treasurer: Gillian McLauchlan,
Ramble Ljst Compiler: Maurice Hickman, Membership Secretaries
Margaret Moran,
Mike Hoffman,
Social Secretaries
Patrick Lucas,
Tom Heron.
Committee Member
Lyn Woolham.
Ramble List and News March - May 1997
Saturday 1 1997 March (OS Map 176) Leader: Peter Macdonald
Meet: Richmond Station at )0 45 for 1105 start.
Lunch: Tide End, Teddington Lock. Early Tea: Pembroke Lodge
Distance: approx. 7 miles. Fare: All Zone Travelcard.
Swim for those interested at Richmond Leisure Centre - Cost £2.70
Sunday 2 March 1997 (OS Map 165 )Leaders: Claire Peguy & Patrick Lucas
Meet: Euston at 9 30 for 954 train to Tring (arr. 1025 )
Lunch: The White Lion, Marsworth
Tea: A possibility
Distance: 9 miles returning from Tring
Fare: £7.50 CDR TRING (£4.95 with Network Card)
Saturday 8 March 1997 (OS Map 188 or 199) Leader: Maurice Hickman
Meet: Charing Cross at 8 20 for 8 40 train to Stonegate (arr. 9 47)
Lunch: Carpenter's Arms, Fletching St, Mayfield
Tea: No T but other type of Iiquid refreshment at Bridge Inn, Stonegate
Distance: 13 miles returning from Stonegate by 1812 train
Fare: £10.75 CDR STONEGATE - 1/3 off with Network Card
Sunday 9 March 1979 - Day of Recollection - see above
Sunday 16 March 1997 (OS Map 177) Leader: Paul Brunning
Meet: Charing Cross at 9 30 for 9 52 train to Hayes (Kent) - arr. 1031
Lunch: Queen's Head, Downe (good food)
Tea: Farnborough
Distance: 12 miles returning from Hayes
Fare: £3.50 CDR HAYES
Saturday 22 March 1997 ( OS Map 198) Leader: Maurice Hickman
Meet: Victoria* at 9 30 for 9 47 train to Lewes (arr. 1051 ). Fare: £8.45 with Network Card.
Morning walk to visit the Priory ruins, castle (Barbican ) and Anne of Cleves House.
Late lunch ( 1.30 - 2.30 ) The Sun, Sun St (good food and "Shep" beers)
After lunch we will follow Maurice's intended route for the start of Day 10 of the "A & B Pilgrimage" (i.e. Lewes to Eastbourne) and then proceed up Mt Caburn (good views of Ouse Estuary) before returning to Lewes by different paths. A hilly walk of 4 1/2 miles. For those who wish it there is a 6 pm mass at Lewes. For those who wish to meet us at the pub, catch the] 11 47 train (arr. 12 49) turn right out of station and go uphill past the lights. Shortly after
road bends left, turn right down side street (Sun St). Sun Inn is at bottom on left. For those going on afternoon walk, catch 13 47 train (arr. 14 49) and we shall meet you at the station.
Sunday 23 March 1997 (OS Map 187) Leader: Ossie Barrett
Meet: Oxford Circus (Central Line Eastbound) at 1020 for 1040 train to Loughton (arr. about 1108)
Lunch: The "Owl" Lippetts Hill. Tea: Chingford (Hopefully)
Distance: 8 miles returning from Loughton. Fare: Travelcard
Terrain muddy and boggy. Strong footwear advisable.
Easter Saturday 29 March 1997 OS Map 198/199) Leader: Maurice Hickman
Meet Victoria* at 9 30 for 9 47 train to Lewes (arr. 1051 )
Early lunch ( ]230 - 1.30) : The Trevor Arms, Glynde (near station)
Tea: No tea but you may be in time at Lewes to grab a cuppa at Lewes station.
Distance: 10 1/2 miles returning from Berwick. Hilly in morning but gentle in afternoon.
Fare: £13.70 CDR BERWICK. This is the A & B Pilgrimage Walkout continued. Maurice is intending to spend Saturday night at Alfriston Youth Hostel. See page 6.
Easter Sunday 30 March 1997 (OS Map 199 ) Leader: Maurice Hickman
Meet Victoria* at 9 30 for 9 47 train to Berwick (arr. 1110)
Lunch: The Six Bells, Jevington (about 1.30 - 2.30 )
Tea: Eastbourne near YMCA if possible. An attractive hilly walk over the South Downs.
Distance: 10 miles returning from Eastbourne
Fare: £14.90 CDR EASTBOURNE Final "leg" of A & B Pilgrimage Walkout
Mass: 5.30 pm mass available at Our Lady of Ransom, Grange Road, Eastbourne.
Bank Holiday Monday 31 March 1997 ( OS Map 186) Leader: Philip Evans
Meet: Waterloo at 9 10 for 930 train to Bentley (arr. 1107)
Lunch: Three Horseshoes, East Worldham. No tea.
Distance: 14 miles returning from Bentley. Fare: £9.70 CDR BENTLEY
Sunday 6 April 1979 (OS Map 166) Leader: John Dean
Meet: Kings Cross at 1000 for ]022 train to Welwyn Garden City (arr. 1051 )
Lunch: The Red Lion, Woolmer Green (does food)
Tea: Big Mac near W.G.C. Station if you wish
Distance: 11 miles returning from W.G.c.
Fare: £6.40 CDR WELWYN GARDEN CITY
Sunday 13 April 1997 (OS Map 165 ) Leader: Rena Borg
Meet: Baker St at 9 20 for 9 36 train to Wendover (arr. 1035 ) - change at Amersham
Lunch: The Rising Sun, Little Hampden
Tea: Possible at Wendover
Distance: 12 miles returning from Wendover
Fare: Buy an All Zone Travelcard and pay excess or possibly book through from your BR
Station.
Sunday 20 April 1997 (OS Map 188 ) Leader: Maurice Hickman
Meet: Charing Cross at 8 50 for 9 10 train to Wadhurst (arr. 1012)
Lunch: Ticehurst (GR 689302 )
Tea: Bewl Bridge Reservoir hopefully
Distance: 17 miles returning from Wadhurst
Fare: £9.40 CDR WADHURST
Sunday 27 April 1997 (OS Map 165) Leader: Francis 0' Sullivan
Meet: Marylebone at 9 00 for 9 30 train to Haddenham & Thame Parkway (arr. 1034 )
Lunch: The Gatehangers, Ashendon in the Vale of Aylesbury. Tea: Question Mark
Distance: 18 miles returning from Haddenham & Thame
Fare: £9.50 CDR HADDENHAM & THAME Description: Walk is very hilly.
Saturday 3 May 1997 (OS Maps 1841185) Leaders: Paul Connolly & Tony
Finnegan
Meet: Waterloo* at 8 10 for 8 30 train to Winchester (arr. 9 33 )
Lunch: The Tally Ho, Broughton Tea: The Deacons Arms, Salisbury (good food)
Distance: 25 miles returning from Salisbury
Fare: £15.20 CDR Winchester (£10.64 with Network Card) plus single Salisbury to
Basingstoke ( £8 or £5.88 with N.C. ).
Bank Holiday Monday 5 May 1997 (OS Map 187 ) Leader: Mary Hickman
Meet: Victoria * at 1015 for 1032 train to Redhill (arr. 1103 )
Lunch: The Sportsman, Mogador
Tea: Big Mac, Redhill
Distance: 10 miles returning from Redhill
Fare: £5 CDR RED HILL or £3.35 with Network Card
Sunday 11 May 1997 (OS Map 198 ) Leader: Philip Groves
Meet: Victoria* at 8 30 for 8 47 train to Lewes (arr. 9 56 )
Lunch: The Bull, Ditchling
Tea: No but a cold refreshment shop en route. Also a stop on return to Lewes.
Distance: 20 hilly miles returning from Lewes.
Fare: £8.45 CDR LEWES with Network Card (£12.70 without)
Sunday 18 May (OS Map 187 ) Leader: Maurice Hickman
Meet: Victoria* at 8 45 for 902 train to Redhill (arr. 937)
Lunch: Surrey Oaks, Parkgate near Newdigate
Tea: Pizza Express, Reigate or Big Mac, Redhill if you wish
Distance: 18 miles returning from Redhill
Fare: £5 CDR REDHILL or £3.35 with Network Card - cost per mile walked very cheap!
Bank Holiday Monday 26 May 1997 (OS Map 187)Leader: Dorothy
Hickman
Meet: Victoria* at 1015 for 1032 train to Redhill (arr. 1102) to connect with 1119 train to Reigate (arr. 1123 ).
Lunch: Skimmington Castle, Reigate Heath
Tea: Reigate, if you wish
Distance: 11 miles returning from Reigate
Fare: £5.10 CDR REIGATE
Asterisk * means train also stops at Clapham Junction - Patrick, etc please note'
Where CDR fare is quoted % off the fare can be obtained if you have a Network Card.
Weekend "Awaybreak" fare to Eastbourne is £18.50 from Victoria (% off with Network Card)). This should be purchased if you are going on the Alfriston Weekend.
MID- Week Events
Wednesday 12 March 1997 Leader: Dorothy Hickman
Meet: London Bridge Rail Station, near WH Smiths at 1115.
Visit Brighton at War Experience ( £4.95, OAP £3.75 ), then walk along Thames Path to
Westminster to visit Cabinet War Rooms (about £5 ).
Lunch Southwark Cathedral Chapter House or Founders Arms (Young's pub).
Monday 14 April 1997 Leader: Dorothy Hickman
Meet Victoria * at 1025 for 1043 train to Redhill (arr. 1115 ), then 411 bus at 1130 from Redhill Bus Station (opposite rail station) to Bletchingley (arr. 1140). Look around Bletchingley, have lunch there and go on walk of up to 6 miles. Return by bus to Redhill.
Wednesday 21 May 1997 Leader: Dorothy Hickman .
Meet: Waterloo at 1100 for 1120 train to Guildford (arr. 1153 ).
Look around museum etc. Hopefully, guided tour in afternoon. Lunch/tea in Guildford.
YOUTH HOSTEL WEEKENDS/HOLIDAYS
Easter SaturdaylEaster Sunday 29 - 30 March 1997 Organiser: Maurice
Hickman
This weekend is in conjunction with the walkouts for the A & B Pilgrimage in August. Travel light as all your belongings will have to be carried. We will be staying Sat. night at Alfriston Youth Hostel (Frog Firle ). It is essential to be a member of the Youth Hostels Association (cost £9.50) You can become a member at the Youth Hostel, or by writing to YHA Trevelyan House, St Albans, Herts, ALl 2DY. If you wish to come on this weekend and wish
Maurice to book up at the Hostel for you, please send Maurice a deposit of £8.50 together with a SAE by 3rd March. After this date you will have to book up at the hostel yourself - name, address and te!. no. supplied.
Friday 23 to Monday 26 May 1997 (OS Map 110 ) Organiser: Maurice
Hickman
This is a weekend staying at Crowden-in-Longdendale Youth Hostel. Travel will be by the 1400 hour coach from Victoria Coach Station (Service 540R) to Manchester Coach Station, Chorlton St (arr. 1835 ), then by the 1930 coach (Service 351 ) direct to Crowden Youth Hostel (arr. 2030 hours ). Return by 1355 coach from Hostel the following Monday. Cost of
return fare on coach to Manchester is £20.50. Return fare Manchester to Crowden is £5. Thus total is £25.50. You can book up at any National Express agent. Cost of 3 nights at hostel (breakfast extra and can be ordered at the hostel) is £20.85. Ifyou wish Maurice to book up for you please send him a deposit of £21 by 3rd March with SAE for further details.
After this date you will have to book up yourselves (details supplied on request).
Walking/sightseeing holiday in Eastern Bavaria in June Organiser: Paul
Connolly
The venue is 90 minutes by train from Nuremberg Airport. It enjoys beautiful scenery, good walking country, castles and is close to all amenities. Cost will be about £180 return air fare plus £ 10-£ 15 a night accommodation. Optional second week of more challenging walks in Switzerland. Until Paul returns from America, please contact Tony Finnegan on 0181-767-
5293 with expressions of interest.
Arundel & Brighton St Augustine Walking Pilgrimage from Chichester to Canterbury (from Saturday 9th to Sunday 24th of August 1997) Walking every day and staying overnight on the floors of schools and church halls. Contact Maurice for more information
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