Greetings Ramblers
As we are now well on the
way towards the millennium
we are thinking of ways to
celebrate the 70th anniversary
of the St Francis
of Assisi Catholic Ramblers Club.Suggestions so far are, a dinner dance, Holiday/Pilgrimage to Assisi, a new club badge. We would welcome any other ideas.
I Life membership cards:
We have had requests for the new membership card from some life members. If you would like one to be sent to you let Gillian know.
WELCOME TO NEW MEMBERS: Anne Carroll, London, N4 2LB. Margaret
Crosland, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 ILG. Paul Doyne, Victoria, London, SW1V
2BL. Angela Doyne, Victoria, London, SW1V 2BL. Tessa Ferriter, Tooting,
SWI7 9LD. Caroline Griffin, Acton, London, W3 6YH. Kala Guiness, Tottenham, London, N17 6LA. Ursula Kaltenbach, Ilford, Essex, IG6 3DH. Welcome also to new life members: Barbara Bridle, Tony Finnegan, Bill and Jean Mulderrig, Francis 0' Sullivan.
Can I take this opportunity to remind all new members to wear suitable footwear with ankle support for their own safety. It can be muddy and rough under foot. Please read your introductory leaflet carefully as it gives good advice. You can also read the various items from the leaflet on the internet
Visit website http://indigo.iel-Iouisfin/openramb.htm (Website note - the address was later changed to the more user friendly www.stfrancisramblers.ukwalkers.com.
Christmas Party: This year we held the party at the Phoenix Pub in Palace
Street Victoria as we could not acquire a hall. The staff were very welcoming and helpful. An excellent buffet was provided by members. Music was provided with tapes and CD's catering for all tastes. We had a raffle with prizes generously donated by members. The Party raised £57, after deduction of expenses. A good night was enjoyed by all who attended. We may return to the Phoenix Pub for a social evening in the the future.
WORTH ABBEY RAMBLE ON GOOD .FRIDAY: Please make a note of this from the ramble list. Catherine Scott is leading this year. This is a very easy ramble and the service at Worth Abbey is a very spiritual experience.
SUMMER PARTY: We are still looking for a suitable hall to hold the party.
We would welcome any suggestions.
SAILING WEEKEND: Paul Connolly is organising a few sailing weekends on Barge Centaur during the summer between June and August. Weekend starts on Friday evening and ends on Sunday evening. Cost including food £60-£65. Bring sleeping bag and bedding. for more details contact Paul.
HOLlDAY at YELVERTON, SOUTH DEVON: Dorothy Hickrnan is organising
a holiday at the above destination from Saturday August 7th-14th 1999 with
a chance to see the Eclipse of the Sun weather permitting. Yelverton is between Plymouth and Tavistock and close to Dartmore.. Accommodation
is bed, breakfast and evening meal. Early bookings are advisable. Details from Dorothy Hickrnan
Day of Recollection 1999: This is now booked for March 14th. at Tybum Convent, 8 Hyde Park Place London W2 (off Marble Arch). Bring a packed
lunch. Cost £6. Send a Cheque to Gillian payable to St Francis of Assisi Catholic Ramblers Club. Coffee will be available from 09.30. Day starts at 10 am Fr. Peter Grant who is a member will take us through the morning and we will have a talk by one of the Sisters on the Martyrs after lunch. The
day will end with Mass at 3.30pm.
MONTHLY DINNERS: Club members meet on the first Saturday of each month for a meal at a Central London Restaurant (not too expensive).
Meeting place is outside Westminster Cathedral after 6 pm Mass. Dates as follows, Saturday 6th March, 3rd April, 1st May. Contact any committee
member for details.
Y.H.A. Group Membership Card: The club is in possession of a group membership Y.H.A card. Contact me (Helen) if you would like to borrow it for
hostel weekends.
SPONSORSHIP: Maria Darroch who is a committee member, is participating
in the London Marathon this year in order to raise funds for the Y.W.C.A's Maze Marigold Project which works with young women abused through prostitution. Anyone wishing to sponsor Maria or find out more about this project should contact her.
IRISH CHAPLAINCY CONCERT IN WEMBLEY: Featuring DOLORES KEANE, plus supporting artists. Saturday 27th of February at 7.30pm. Tickets £12, £15. Booking Tel. 01712631477, Mon-Fri 9-5pm ..
Ramble List Compiler on the Internet: You wiII notice from the committee addresses that our Ramble List Compiler has now gone mod and you can send your ramble details to him on the Internet. His address is connpa@kilmaI1uk.com and he LOVES getting E Mails, especially from new ramble leaders (or old ones).
Website: If you are one of the 250 or so people. who have so far visited the
SFACRC website and would like to do so again you can now go straight in
without going via Tony Finnegan's homepage. The direct address is at the top of this newsletter. Links to other sites, such as rail timetables, Redemptorist Publications etc are on Tony's Homepage which you can access direct from the SFA site by clicking on the words "Tonys Hornepage"
on the left hand side of your screen.
Club History: Since the discussion of this project at the 1998 AGM a draft history, running to over 130 pages, has been produced. Contributors are now reading copies of the draft and final amendments should be made before the next programme is circulated. A limited number of copies will then be printed for sale to members past and present.
Items for next porogramme should reach the secretary or ramble list
compiler by the 23rd of April 1999.
Misprints: Those who enjoy picking out misprints might enjoy the following
selection which I saw recently in another magazine:
Don't let worry kill you, let the Church Help;
The 1991 Spring Council Retreat will be hell May 10-11th;
Thursday night pot luck supper, prayer and medication follow;
A bean supper will be held on Tuesday, music will follow;
Remember in prayer the many who are sick of our Church ancl community;
For those or you who have children and don't know it we have a nursery down stairs;
The ladies of the Church have cast off clothing of every kind and they may be seen in the Church basement friday.
Happy Rambling
Club Committee 1998-99
President: Fr David Barnes, Parish
Priest, St. Mary Moorfields.
VIce President: Paul Brunning.
Secretary: Helm Hunt,
Treasurer: Gillian McLaucblan,
Ramble List Compiler: Paul Connolly,
Membership Secretaries
Bridie Barry, and
Francis O'SuIlivan,
CommIttee Members:
Maurice Hickman,
Maria Darroch,
Robert Slater.
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RAMBLE LIST AND NEWS March - MAY 1999
COpy DATE FOR THE NEXT PROGRAMME: FRIDAY 23RD APRIL
Five new leaders over two programmes. Congratulations to Greg McCormick and Patrick Crehan for their contributions in the last programme, and to Catherine Scott, Maria Darroch, and David Robbins for their efforts in this programme. Thanks should also go to Stephen Graham, Ranald Watson, and .John Burbage for stepping forward in the last year. This is very heartening for the club after a few of our most experienced leaders were recently no longer able to offer their services, however we still need others to help spread the load a bit further. For all the present leaders routefinding and leading is a labour of love, but please bear in mind the time and effort given to make the walks possible, and consider if you could help out as well.
Sunday 7th March 1999 (os map 187) Leader: Maurice Hickman
MEET :Victoria 0940 for 1002 train to Redhill (arr 1042)
LUNCH : The Plough, Leigh
TEA : Big Mac, Redhill
DISTANCE: 12 miles returning from Redhill
FARE :£ 3.55 cdr with network card Redhill
Saturday 13th March 1999 (os maps 67 &154) Leader: Paul Connolly
MEET : Liverpool Street 0920 for 0948 train to Stanstead Mountfitchet (arr 1032)
LUNCH : Cricketers, Rickling Green - Good food and a friendly welcome
TEA : Possibly at Wendens Ambo (not far from Audley End Sta~ion)
DlST ANCE : 10 miles returning Audley End - could be muddy in the afternoon
FARE : £ 11.00 cdr Audley End
Sunday 14th March 1999 DAY Of' RECOLLECTION. Please see above
Sunday 21st March 1999 (os map 188) Leader : Maria Darroch
MEET : Victoria 0800 for 0822 train to Otford (arr 0859)
LUNCH : Plough, Trottiscliffe
TEA : Amazon & Tiger, Harvel
DISTANCE: 18 miles returning from West Mailing. Walking mostly along the North Downs Way.
Hilly and muddy in places.
FARE : £8.80 cdr West Malling
Sunday 28th March 1999 (os map 165) Leader: Francis 0' Sullivan
MEET : Grosvnor Gardens (opposite Victoria station) 0900 for 0930 Oxford Tube bus to Lewknor (arr 1030)
LUNCH : The Fox, lbstone
TEA : ??
DISTANCE: 12 miles returning from Lewknor
FARE: £7.00 cdr Lewknor
Friday 2nd April 1999 (Good Friday) (os map 187) Leader: Catherine Scott
MEET : Victoria 0940 for 1002 train to Three Bridges (an 1053)
LUNCH : Cowdray Arms, near Worth Abbey - Plenty of non-meat options
TEA : No 'T'
DISTANCE: 8 miles returning from Three Bridges
FARE : £ 8.50 cdr Three Bridges
In the afternoon we will be attending the Good Friday service at Worth Abbey which starts at 3pm
Monday 5th April 1999 (Easte.· Monday} (os map 175) Leaders : MaureensCahalane & Furlong
MEET : Paddington 0940 for 1008 train to Henley on Thames (arr 1103) - change at Twyford
LUNCH : Stag & Huntsman, Hambleden - good food but expensive. Small shop in the village
TEA : Fawley Court
DISTANCE : 9 miles returning from Henley on Thames
FARE : £ 8.90 cdr Henley on Thames
Saturday 10th April 1999 (os map 176) Leader: Stephen Graharn
MEET : Battersea Park station 1015 for 1030 start
Very frequent trains from Victoria and Clapham Junction
LUNCH : The Volunteer, 245-247 Baker Street, W 1
TEA : Kenwood House aI1 gallei
DISTANCE: 9 miles returning from Hampstead. City walk through parks and past many points of interest
FARE : One day travelcard - up to £ 4.50
Sunday 11th April 1999 (os map 186 & 187) Leader: Maurice Hickrnan
MEET : Waterloo 0855 for 0915 train to Guildford (arr 0957) to connect with bus no 273 from Friary bus station at 1045 arriving Shamley Green 1055. Time for coffee in Guildford.
LUNCH : The Windmill, Pitch Hill (grid ref 080424)
TEA : Unlikely
DISTANCE: 18 miles along the Greensand Way and North Downs Way returning from Guildford.
Option of finishing at Gomshall for those who want a shorter walk.
FARE : £7.80 cdr Guildford plus bus fare. Maurice will meet the ramblers at the railway station
Sunday 18th April 1999 (os map) 66) Leader: Tony Finnegan
MEET : Kings Cross {)900 for 0921 train to Hitchin (arr 1000)
LUNCH : The Green Man, Great Offiey
TEA : Hitchin
DIST ANCE : 17 miles returning from Hitchin
FARE : .£10.00 cdr Hitchin
Sunday 25th April 1999 (os map 175) Leader: Peter MacDonald
MEET : Paddington 0920 for 0948 train to Windsor Central (arr 1026) - Change at Slough
LUNCH : Fox & Hounds, Bishops Gate - Filled baguettes only
TEA : Windsor
DISTANCE: 10 miles returning from Windsor
FARE : £5.60 cdr Windsor Central
Saturday 1st May 1999 (os map 184) Leaders: Paul Connolly
MEET : Waterloo 0810 for 0835 train to Tisbury (an 1011)
LUNCH : The Queens Head, Broad Chalke
TEA : Deacons Alms, Salisbury - hot food available
DISTANCE: 18 miles returning from Salisbury
FARE : £16.10 cdr Tisbury with network card discount
This walk goes through some of the most unspoilt and remote parts of southern England
Paul will meet the walkers at Tisbury
Monday 3rd Mav 1999 (bank holiday) (os map 176) Leader: Stephen Graham
MEET : Baker Street' 1015 for! 036 train to Chorleywood (an 1110)
LUNCH : The Feathers, Chalfont St Giles
TEA : Amersham
DISTANCE: 9 miles returning from Amersham. Visit to Miltons Cottage after lunch. Admission £2.00
FARE : £6.00 all zones travelcard with 'D' extenstion
Sunday 9th May 1999 (os map 175) Leader: Ranald Watson
MEET : Paddington 0920 for 0943 train to Reading (an 1017)
LUNCH : Baskerville Arms, Lower Shiplake (opposite Shiplake station)
TEA : Wait and see
DIST ANCE : 18 miles returning from Marlow
FARE : £9.70 cdr Reading plus £2.60 single Marlow to Maidenhead
Chance to leave or join the walk at lunchtime, Shiplake is on the Twyford - Henley line
Sunday 16th May 1999 (os map 197) Leader: David Robbins
MEET : Victoria 0840 for 0902 train to Amberley (arr 1027)
LUNCH : White Horse, Sutton - Very good fooel
TEA : Possibly at Houghton Bridge
DIST ANCE : 12 miles returning from Amberley, hilly after lunch
FARE : £ 12.70 cdr AmberJey - David will meet the ramblers at Amberley
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Sunday 23rd .May 1999 (os map 166) Leader: John Dean - Joint walk with Mid-Hens Catholic ramblers
MEET : Kings Cross 0930 for 0956 train to Welham Green (arr 1028)
LUNCH : The Plough, Tyttenhanger Green (os GR 183059)
TEA : No
DISTANCE : 12 miles returning from Wclham Green
FARE : £5.50 cdr Welham Green - John will meet the ramblers at Welham Green
Sunday 30th May 1999 (os map 188) Leader: Paul Brunning
MEET : Charing Cross 0950 for 1010 train to Tonbridge «lIT 10:;4)
LUNCH : Leicester Arms, Penshurst
TEA : Leigh
DIST ANCE : 10 miles returning from Tonbridge
FARE : £8.60 cdr Tonbridge
Monday 31st May 1999 (bank holiday) (os map 187) Leader: Tony Finnegan
MEET : Victoria 0930 for 1002 train to Three Bridges (arr 1044)
LUNCH : Dunnings Mill, East Grinstead (low beams, duck or grouse)
TEA : None
DISTANCE : 17 miles returning from Three Bridges. Ramblers can leave or join the walk at East Grinstead, supplementary fare £3.60
FARE : £8.50 cdr Three Bridges
And finally .....
Don't forget Sunday train services can be affected by engineering works. Information on these can be obtained by calling 0345 484950 or see the relevant ceefax or teletext pages on tv.
Also .....
Remember your network cards if you want to take advantage of discounted travel.
Enjoy yourselves - The days are getting longer, and who knows, the sun might even shine!
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