March, April and May1973  

                                           Programme of Events 
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COMMITTEE 1972/73

Compiler of Rambles Lists:         Advertising & Publicity:

Maurice Hickman                        Winifred Hawthorn     

Magazine Liason:                       Social sub-committee liaison:                

Angela Cahill                              Peter Webster

Map Librarian: Philip Evans       

Other Duties: Joan Colthup
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SOCIAL SUB-COMMITTEE 1972/73

Secretary: Daphne Fisk                    Acting Treasurer: John Lawrence
                                                         (This simple job is half done now but                                                                John would still be glad for someone to

                                                          take over).     

Committee: Oswald Barrett, Leo Coshan, Madeleine Lawrence, Rose Marsh, Meg Walsh

THERE IS PLENTY OF ROOM FOR MORE SO PLEASE VOLUNTEER IF YOU ARE ABLE TO

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NEW MEMBERS: We extend a hearty welcome to the following who have recently joined the Club: Joe 0'Reilly, Richard Jenkins, Andrew Lambert, Joan McWilliams. We hope to enjoy their company for·a long time ahead.

SOME EVENTS FOR YOUR DIARY

DAY OF REOOLLECTION: This will take place on Sunday March 25th at La Retraite, Balham under the direction of Father Peter Giffin of Wonersh. Father Giffin has a reputation for giving interesting and challenging conferences and we look forward to an interesting and rewarding retreat under his guidance. The Committee are recommending that SILENCE shall be observed from the beginning of the first conference (11 a.m,) until the start of Holy Mass immediately before tea Except in the dining room. Total cost, including lunch and tea, is £1.00. If  you ae coming, and we hope everyone is, please tell John Lawrenoe as soon as you have decided, (and not later than 13th March) so that the numbers for meals can be given to the convent.

ANNUAL DINNER AND DANCE: Last year this event was both a social and a gastrnnomic success and we have every confidence that this year's event on Saturday April 28th will be every bit as good, or even better. We are again inviting members of the Little Club to participate. Tickets are £2.45 for single members and £€4.60 for married couples and will shortly be available from members of the Main and Social Committees. You may also order them by post frm the Secretary using the application Form which is printed below.

CHILDRENS' PARTY: This very popular event will take place at st. Joseph's School, Bunhill Row on Saturday May 12th at 3 p.m.. The cost this year has been fixed at 30p per family. Once again Kath Holland is in charge of arrangements (Good Old Kath!) and if any Mum or Dad (or whatever) doesn't get an invitation from her will they please write to say they are ooming, stating number of adults and children in their family. Kath will then bring her records up to date. 

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APPLICATION FOR TICKETS FOR ANNUAL DINNER AND DANCE

To: John Lawrence           

                      Please send me  _ _ _ _ _ tickets at £2.45/£4.60++                                        for the annual dinner and dance on 28th April.

I enclose the full amount and a stamped addressed envelope for reply..        The names of those attending are written on the back of this form. 

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HOLIDAYS AND WEEKENDS ARRANGED IN 1973

EASTER WEEKEND                       Thursday 19th to Monday 23rd April

                                          The Club are spending Easter at Cleeve Hill Youth Hostel, Cheltenham and the weekend ts being organised by Joan Colthup. Apart from the usual rambles it is hoped to arrange visits to Slim bridge Nature Reserve and Prinknash Abbey. Please reserve your plaoe with Joan as soon as possible - minimum deposit £2.00, 'The total cost of the hostel accommodation is £3.50 PLUS V.A.T. 35p. The V.A.T. part can be avoided by paying in full by Tuesday March 20th.

                                          Travel will be by private coach departing Charing Cross Und. Sta (on the Embankment side) at 18.45 on Thursday, (calling at Uxbridge - Sta, Forecourt·at 19.25) and arriving at Cleeve Hill about 22.15. The coach will return from Cleeve Hill on Monday at 17.30 and (allowing for a break) should arrive at Uxbridge about 20.50 and Charing Cross about 21.30. The coach is open to all whether staying at the hostel or at  ggesthouses and the fare is £2.20 return

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SPRING BANK HOLIDAY         Friday 25th to Monday 28th May

                                          This year is the 13th centenary of St. Bede (first English historian) end there is to be a programme of crelebrations throughout the year at Jarrow and 

Sunderland. Unfortunately details have not yet been published, However it is hoped to combine a visit to St. Bede's homeland with a walking holiday around Hadrians Wall,

If·you are interested please oontact M. 'Walsh for further details.

HOLIDAY IN ZERMATT  June 9th to 23rd. 16th to 30th. or 9th to 30th

                                           This holiday will be in Chalet apartments for 2 to 6 persons each most of which are South facing and provide views over the village and of the Matterhorn. Travel is by air and train and the total cost (inclusive of booking fee, compulsory insurance, electrioity, cleaning and tourist tax) is £57 - £58  for 2 weeks and £66 for 3 weeks. Full details from Mary Walsh. 

HOLIDAYIN LAKE DISTRICT             June 30th to July 16th

                                            This is a two week walking holiday with shorter and easier walks in the first week. Members will stay at Eskdale during the first week either et a youth hostel or a farmhouse - your choice - at a cost of £7 to £15 for full board. For the second week the choice is a youth hostel or farmhouse at Borrowdale or Lakeside House, Keswiok and the cost for this week will be £7 to £20. Grand total from £14 to £35 according to the degree of luxury desired, plus approx. £9 return rail fare (or about half this by coach). Deails from Peter Culba if you are interested.

HOLIDAY IN UNTERSCHAECHEN    July 21st to August 3rd

                                             Untersohaechen, in the canton of Uri, lies on the Klauser Pass, which is off the usual tourist track; nearby mountains rise to 11 ,000 feet. This holiday is arranged by the Holiday Fellowship/Wayfarers and accommodation is in the Hotel Brunnital which has a heated indoor swimming pool (free to guests),

It is hoped that the leader will be Mr Green who is well known for leading the Holiday Fellowship at Plan in the Dolomites. The walks will be Grades 2 and 3 which is within the capacity of members of the club, The cost £ £80 including travel by rail or 92 if you wish to fly.

Anyone interested please contact Mary Hickman without delay as this is a very popular holiday and will be fully booked very quickly,

CASTLEBAR WALKING FESTIVAL   One week to include June 28th to July 1st

                                             It is hoped to arrange a week's 'holiday in Ireland to include the 

Castlebar 7th International walking festival (dates above). The cost will be £20-25 and anyone interested should contact Mary Hickman.

HOLIDY IN ALNMOUTH          Two weeks during August

                                             Joan Colthup is planning a small group holiday to Alnmouth on the Northumbrian coast sometime in Agust for two weeks, staying at the H.F. guest house, The area includes Holy Island, the Farne Islands (Bird Sanctuary), Hadrians Wall and many historic castles. Rambles will be arranged through the Cheviot Hills and along the shore and cliffs. Cost (not including travel) will be £42.10, If interested twll Joan as soon as possible and dates will be decided,

HOLIDAY AT ABERYSTWYTH               September 1st to 8th

                                              Members will stay at a guest house and will go for walks in the nearby hills. There will be an opportunity to ride on the Vale of Rheidol and Tallylyn railway. Total cost about £25 including rail fare. This holiday will be run in conjunction with the holiday to Tenby which follows (both chronologically and on this page)

HOLIDAY AT TENBY (South Wales)      September 8t th to 15th

                                             Members will stay at aguest house and walks and excursions will visit Caldy Island, Pembrokeshire National Park and Preseli Mountains. Accommodation will be about £15 but add about £10 £or fares if not going to Aberystwyth the week before.

S.A.E FOR details of both Aberystwyth and Tenby to Dorothy Hickman. 

WEEKEND AT HOLY CROSS PRIORY  It is hoped to arrange another                                                                          weekend at Holy Cross Priory, Heathfield, helping the old and, frail under the auspices of Sister Mary Garson. If you would like to assist please write to Dorothy Hickman giving preferred dates.

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IMPORTANT When writing about any of the above holidays please do not forget to enclose a stamped and addressed envelope. The organisers will appreciate it and you will get your reply quicker.

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TUESDAY EVENINGS ARE,CAUSING CONCERN

The Committee have decided to draw members attention to the fact that, while Tuesday evening socials continue to be a social success and geatly enjoyed by those who come, they are becoming an ever increasing financial burden. The Treasurer recommended an increase in the·change for each evening from 15p to 20p, but if the attendancce were further reduced, or even if it remained the same this would not be sufficient to bring the account into balance. The only real solution is increased attendance - an average of eight more every Tuesday would put everything right. It has been decided therefore to keep the prioe tne same for this list and appeal to members to try to come more often. If the response is disappointing the Oommitte will have to decide at their next meeting, on Friday April 1th, whether to increase the charge or reduce the number of meetings at Bunhill Row, or both. Meanwhile the ball is in your court, so play the game for the benifit of the club and your fellow members.

MARCH 1973 PROGRAMME

SUNDAY RAMBLES

4th  Leader - Bill O'Neill

       Meet Waterloo at 10.30 for

       10.44         train to Dorking (Fare

       75p C.0.P.)

       Lunch at Westcott, The

       Cricketers

       Tea at Grirnms Kitchen, Abinger         Hammer Return by bus to                   Dorking for train home. Distance         11 miles. Duty member: Maurice         Hickman

11th Leader - Tony Ryan

        Meet Charing Cross at 10.55 for

       11.10 train to Sevenoaks (Fare            65p C.0.P. Lunch at Ide Hill,               The Wheatsheaf. 

       Tea at Sevenoaks, Blighs Hotel.         Distance11 miles

       Duty member: Winifred                       Hawthorn

18th Leaders - John & Madeleine                Lawrence

        Meet Liverpool Street (B.R.) at                     10.55 for 11.10 train to                          Harlow Mill. Lunch at                          Sawbridgeworth,                                  King William IV. Tea to be                    arranged.

                  Distance7 Miles. Fare 61p

                  C.0.P.

       Duty member: Angela Cahill.               See also below for details of an           evening performance at The               Playhouse, Harlow, Essex.

TUESDAY EVENTS 

6th RECORD EVENING

Please bring a few of your favourite records and hand them to Peter Webster who is organising the evening

13th INTERNATIONAL DANCING

A repeat of a highly successful evening, but including some more popular dances which we are familiar with.

A great deal of preparation goes into organising an evening like this and it is hoped the numbers coming will justify the effort Leo is putting into it.

20th THEATRE VISIT

A night in the 'Gods' for which details will be announced. Please let Daphne know if you have any special requests.

27th     SQUARE DANCE

Your caller this evening will be Tony Chainey.

Sat 17th CEILI at CECIL SHARP HOUSE

An evening of folk Dancing and Folk Songs for all to enjoy. To reach Cecil Sharp House from Camden Town Station, cross Camden High Street and go down Parkway (a little to the left). Take the second on the right (Oval Road) and almost imndiately take the left fork (Gloucester Avenue). When the road forks again Cecil Sharp House is on the corner. In all about 10 mins. walk.

DAY OF REC0LLECTION at LA RETRAITE (Details above)

To reach La Retraite from Clapham South Station, turn right out of the station and walk down Balham Hill.. At the bottom turn left down Dinsmore Road and walk to the end. Atkins road is almost opposite and La Retraite is a few yards along on the right hand side. Please arrive between 10,30 and 10,45 a.m.

Sun 18th SLAVA - Folk songs_and Dances of Poland and Yugoslavia

  7 pm.    more than 5O Dancers in colourful and authentic costume perform at the Playhouse, Harlow, Essex.  Contact Leo Coshan for more details if interested (Leo is taking part in the dancineg).

The ramble for this day has been arranged in the Harlow area ( details above)

APRIL 1973 PROGRAMME

SUNDAY RAMBLES

1st Leader - Maurice Hickman

Megt Waterloo at 10.30. for 10.44 train to Dorking (Fare 75p C.O.P.) thence by bus to start of MYSTERY RAMBLE (The venues for lunch and tea are shrouded in mystery.

Distance Between 2 and 20 miles Duty member: Dorothy Hickman

8th Leader - Dorothy Hickman

Meet Waterloo at 10.35 for 10.52 train to Guildford ( Fare 90p C. 0. P.) Lunch at Ram Cider Hse, Catershall Tea at Coffee Bar, Godalming.

Optional walk after tea back to Guildford. Distance 11 Miles

Duty ember: Maurice Hickman

15th Leader - Philip Evans

Meet Baker Street at 40.45 for 11.00

train to Gt. Missenden (C.O.P. 8Op) Lunch at Ballinger (The Pheasant)

Tea: at Wendover Friar Tuck.

Distance 10 miles.

Duty member: Joan Colthup

MONDAY 23rd. Leader TonyChainey. Meet. L'pool St (Central Line) at 10.15 for 10.30 train to Grange Hill (take Epping train and Ch. at Woodford). Lunch at Abridge. Tea at Newbury Park. Distanoe I I miles. Fare (Singles) app 60p

29th Leader - Philip Evans.

Meet Victoria et 10,30 £or 10.44 train to Merstham (Book single ticket).

Lunch at Lower Kingswood, Mint Arms. Tea at Boxhill (Upper Farm Tea Rooms) Distance 12 miles

Duty member: Peter Webster

TUESDAY EVENTS

3rd -· 'SQUARE DANCE

Your-caller this evening will be John Lawrence.

10th CHALLENGE QUIZ

        The LITTLE CLUB .return· -for ·a Challenge Quiz. Please come in good time so that our guests do not outnumber us.·· This should be an interesting and instructive evening in which many can take part and. all can enjoy,

17th S. MATTHEW'S PASSION

Come along to the performance of this masterpiece at St. Paul's Cathedral. Arlimission is free but a· collection is taken. Performance starts at 6 p.m,

Meet Daphne outside at 5.40 p.m.

A REMINDER

is;Th€social Sub-Committee is well May I remind you of our appealin the last list. The Social Sub Committee is well below strength, especially as regards men. Please lighten their load by helping whenever you can to get the equipment out and set it up and, at the end, if you have time, help to put it all away again. Many hands make light work.

SUBSCRIPTIONS:

This is a period of heavy expenditure for the Club and the Treasurer is concerned at the slow rate members sre renewing their subscription, If you get a xeminder with this list, and haven't . already paid, please send it off to Dorothy as soon as you can.      Thank You

MAY 1973 PROGRAMME

SUNDAY RAMBLES

6th Leader - Gerald Crowe

      Meet Victoria at 11.00 for 11.14          train to Otford (Fare 65p C.O.P.)

      Lunch at Badgers Mount (Polhil          Arms) Tea at Eynsford, Eynsford        Cafe. Distance 9 miles. TAKE              CARE to board correct part of            train - it divides en route. Duty:            Philip Evans.

13th Leader : Joan Colthup

        Meet :Baker Street at 10.45 for          11.00 train to Chesham (Fare               70p 0.0.P.) Lunch at                             Ballinger, The Pheasant Tea at           Chesham. Distance 10 miles               Duty member: Winifred                       Hawthorn

20th Leader - Peter Webster

        Meet Waterloo at 10.45 for                  10.59 train to Egham (Fare 60p          C.0.P. Lunch at Englefield                    Green, Barley Mow. Tea at                  Egham. Distance 9 miles.

        Duty member: Joan Colthup

TUESDAY EVENTS

1st        AMBLE, led  by Madeleine                  Lawrence

A pleasant evening stroll through the

grounds around Hampton Court Palace and Bushy Park, followed by a drink. 

Meet Kingston Station to move off 6.45 p,m. (Trains from Waterloo at 6.04 & 6.16 p.m)

8th           SQUARE DANCE

Oswald Barrett is calling the dance for us this evening

15th         DEBATES

Plelase let Daphne have your ideas for subjects to discuss before Easter lf possible. Volunteers for speakers also needed please,

22nd  SQUARE DANCE (Caller Ralph Dias