ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI CATHOLIC RAMBLERS' CLUB
(for Catholics only)
Under the Patronage of the Cardinal Archbishop of Westminster
Hon. Treasurer Hon. Secretary
Maurice O'Brien Jill T Fogden
COMMITTEE 1966/67
Compiler of Ramble Lists: - Mary Hickman
Social Committee: Liaison - Kath Marney
Magazine Liaison: - Denis O'Carroll
Advertising: - Michael O'Meara
Dorothy Hickman - William Mulderrig
SOCIAL SUB-COMMITTEE
1966/67
Secretary Fred McAndrew
BerTreasurer Bernie Doran
Barbara Lawless, Mary Prebble, Veronica Pipe, Jean Gibson, Charles Litt,
Gerald Crowe, Peter Webster.
If any member has any ideas or suggestions regarding our social activities, please let a member of the Social Committee know and we shall be pleased to discuss them at our next Meeting.
Magazine Editor
Adrian Kelly.
How about an article for the Club Magazine? Our Editor will be pleased to discuss material for the next edition. Why not contact him with your suggestion?
Subscriptions - 1966/67
If you have not yet paid your subscription for the current year, please forward your remittance NOW to Maurice.
May we extend a warm welcome to the following new members and hope that we may have their company at all our activities.
Ellen Bell, Judy Martin, Anne Sapcote, Tony Sumner, John Mills.
Margaret Doughty
Club Librarian
Tony Chainey
The Club possesses maps for all the home counties. If you are considering leading a ramble and would like to borrow one of these maps, please contact the Club Librarian..
ST. JOSEPH'S BAZAAR You will be pleased to hear that the Club's two stalls made £42 this year, due to the efforts of Jean Horan and Norah Smeaton and those who gave their assistance in other ways.
Before outlining our main social events, the new Committee would like to thank their predecessors. for such excellent services rendered throughout the year.
TUESDAY EVENINGS: Time; to spare after work? Then join us for a meal at the Copper Kitchen Restaurant. Situated almost opposite St. Mary Moorfield's, Eldon Street, this restaurant is -open until 7 p.m. For those who finish work rcarly there is Holy Mass each evening at 5.30 p.m.
We would like to draw your attention to the fact that social events at Bunhill Row commence at 7.30 p.m. unless otherwise stated, and we would rcspectfully request that members make every effort to be more punctual in ordor that these activitics mnay get under way at the; appropriate time·
CHRISTMAS RAMBLE· Sunday, December 18th. There will b¢ a hot light meal after the.ramble'at 5.50 p m. at The Oast Restaurant, Otford. Tickets at 6/- must be obtained from Maurice O'Brien before Saturday, December l0th There will be a social cvening and "hop" at which light shoes MUST bc worn. Admission for this will be 2/-,: If you wish, you may join us for tea· and/or social only.
CHRISTMAS PARTY· Saturday, January 7th 1967. The party will be held as usual at the Convent of Mercy, Providence Night Refuge, Crispin Street, E.1. Directions are as follows:-
Leaving Liverpool Street Station, Bishopsgate Exit, turn left. up Bishopsgate towrards Shoreditch. Take the 4th turning on the right (Brushfield St.), the 4th turning again on the richt and this is Crispin Street. The convent entrance is on the· right.
A running buffet will be served from 4.30 p.m. to 5.45 p.m. after which we shall begin our traditional fun, games and dancing. A charge of' 5/- will be made at the door. We shall be pleased to receive any offers of help for the preparations on Saturday morning. Dorothy Hickman would a.lso be grateful for any kind offers in advance for home made savouries and cakes etc.
HOLIDAY MEETING: Tuesday, January 10th 1967. If you have any ideas for a Club Holiday this year, please bring them to the Meeting. Any definite proposals, brochures, prices etc. will be a great help.
DINNER & DANCE Saturday, February 4th 1967 This year this will be held at Schmidt's Restaurant, Charlotte Stret. Dress is optional but this is one opportunity in the year for the ladies to look their most glamorous. Tickets at 25/- are.available from any member of the Committee.
DAY OF RECOLLECTION: Sunday, February 26th 1967.Tis will be held as usual at La Retraite Convent, Atkins Road, Clapham Park, SW.12. The cost will be approximately 10/- which includes lunch and tea. The day will commenc at 11 00 a. m with the first conference followed by Holy Mass at twelve noon, Th Retreat ill be given this ear by Rev. Fr. Philip Leonard, S.J. Directions to the convent are as follows;-
Take the Northern Line underground to CLAPHAM SOUTH, (about 25 mins from Bank or Charing Cross). Leaving the station, turn right into Balham High Road and turn left at the 5th turning, ( Dinsmore Road), Walk down this road to Cavendish Road and Atkins Road is almost opposite. The convent entrance is on thq right.
If you intend to come, please let Jill have your name before February 12th.
EASTER 1967: March 23 - 27th 1967. Richard Sumner is organising a Youth Hostel party to Sandown, Isle of Wight. We will leave on Thursday evening, March 23rd from Waterloo Station. The cost will be approximately £5.10. Od. If you are interested, please contact Richard with a deposit of £2. 0. 0. before January 31st. It.may be possible to book accommodation in a nearby hotel and further details on this will be available at a later date.
THE COMMITTEE WOULD LIKE TO TAKE THIS OPPORTUNITY OF WISHING ALL OUR CLUB MEMBERS A VERY HAPPY AND HOLY CHRISTMAS AND EVERY BLESSING FOR THE NEW YEAR.
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RAMBLE LIST
Please meet AT THE BOOKING'OFFICE (not near the platform). Newcomers are asked to make themselves acquainted with the Duty Member, who will be wearing a Papal coloured rosette
SUNDAY Meet Victoria Main Line Booking Office (Surrey Section) at 27th Nov. 10.30 am for 10 .50 am train to EPSOM DOWNS (Returning from Leatherhead).
Fare· 6/6d Tea· The Rising Sun, Leatherhead
Lunch·The Forge, Headley. Distance· 12 miles
Leader· Alfred Miller Duty Bill Mulderrig
TUESDAY Ice Skating at Streatham. Meet outside the rink at 7.30 pm. 29th Nov Nearest·station - Streatham on the Richmond Line from Holborn Viaduct or Blackfriars Entry 5/- Hire of Skates 2/-.
SUNDAY Meet Liverpool St. (CENTRAL LINE) at 10.45 am for 11.00
4th Dec. am train to NORTH WEALD.
Fare. 9/-Ret. Tea· Feemans Farm, Toothill
Lunch·Green Man, Toothill Distance: 12 miles
Leader·Arthur Holland Duty: Dorothy Hickman
TUESDAY Square: Dance. Caller - Alan Rowe
6th Dec.
SATURDAY Visit to British Museum. Meet Alf Miller outside the
10th Dec Dominion Theatre, Tottenham Court Road at 2.30 p.m. Programme - lecture tour complete with guide in the Museum, followed by a Neapolitan dish of your own choice
at an Italian Spagetti House, and finishing at Cecil Sharpe House for dancing.
SUNDAY Meet Waterloo Main Line Booking Office at 11.10 am for 11.21
11th Dec. am train to EFFINGHAM. (Returning from Cobham)
Fare: 7/9 C.O.P. Tea· Old Cottage Rest. Cobham
Lunch: Black Swan, Distance·14 miles. Martyrs Green
Leader: Jennie Foord Duty: Denis 0'Carroll
TUESDAY Talk on Rome with slides. Mr. Pagnell.
13th Dec
THURSDAY Visit to the Cheshire Homes, Dulwich. Meet at Holborn 15th Dec Viaduct Station at the Booking Office at 6.30 p.m. Further details will be announced.
SUNDAY Meet Victoria (Kent Section) Booking Office at 11.00 am for 18th Dec 11.14 am train to SWANLEY. This is our CHRISTMAS RAMBLE - See above.
Fare 8/6 C.O.P. Tea: The Oast House, Otford.
Lunch·Five Bells, Chelsfield Distance· 11 miles
Leader. Maurice o'Brien Duty: Jill Fogden & Michael O'Meara
TUESDAY Square Dance. · Caller - Tony Chainey.
20th Dec.
BOXING DAY Meet: Charing Cross (Surrey Section) Booking Office at 26th Dec. 11.05 am for 11.21 am train to CHIPSTEAD.
Fare: 7/- C.O.P. Tea. Mint Arms, ·Lower Kingswood
Lunch: Well House nr.
Kingswood Distance· l5 miles
Leader Richard Sumner Duty HE WHO COMES!
SATURDAY Have a meal and a drink with Club Members and see the 3lst Dec. New Year in at Cecil Sharpe House Meet at the Golden Egg Restaurant, Leicester Square at 7.30 pm.
SUNDAY Meet Euston Station at 10 50 am for 1l.05 am train to 1st Jan. BERKHAMPSTEAD.
Fare: 9/3d C.O.P. Tea: As lunch
Lunch: The Valiant Trooper, Distance: 15 miles
Aldbury
Leader: Mary Hickman Duty: Dorothy Hickman
SATURDAY CHRISTMAS PARTY - See above.
7th Jan.
SUNDAY Meet Victoria Main Line Booking 0fice (Surrey Section) at 8th Jan. 11.05 am for 11.18 am train to DORKING NORTH.
Fare: 8/3 Tea· The Madhatter, Dorking
Lunch: The Cabin, Westcott Distance· l4 miles
Leader· Dorothy Hickman Duty· Denis O'Carroll
TUESDAY Club Holiday Meeting - See above.
10th Jan.
SUNDAY Meet Marylebone Station at 11.25 for 11.35 am train to 15th Jan. GERRARDS CROSS.
Fare: 7/- Tea: River Cafe,
Chalfont St.Peter
Lunch Charlfont St. Peter Distance· 12 miles
Leader· Madeleine Webster Duty: Mary. Hickman
TUSDAY Square-Dance. Caller - Fred McAndrew
17th Jan.
SATURDAY Dancing at Cecil Sharpe House. Meet at Camden Town 21st Jan. tube station at 7.50 pm.
SUNDAY Meet Charing Cross at 10.40 am for 10.57 am train to 22nd Jan. ABBEY WOOD. (Train stops at Waterloo at 10 59 am and London Bridge at 11.01 am.)
Fare: 4/9d return Tea: To be announced
Lunch: Leather Bottle, Upper Distance· 10 miles
Belvedere Duty: Maurice O'Brien
Leaders: John & Sheila White
TUESDAY Our friends at The Little Club have been invited to join us 24th Jan. for a quiz and a dance. Further details to be announced later.
SUNDAY Meet Liverpool St. (CENTRAL LINE) at 10.45 am for 11.00
29th Jan. am train to LOUGHTON (Retumnin from Epping).
Fare: 3/6 plus 4/- singles Tea: Coopersale
Lunch: Theydon Bois Distance: 12 miles
Leader: Tony. Chainey Duty: Kath Marney
TUESDAY Square Dance. Caller - Des O'Neill.
31st Jan.
SATURDAY ANNUAL DINNER & DANCE - See above
4th Feb.
SUNDAY Meet Liverpool St. (CENTRAL LINE) at 10./45 am for 11.00 5th Feb. am train to NORTH WEALD.
Fare: 9/- Tea: Freeman's Farm,
Lunch: The Drill Hall, Grensted Distance: 13 miles
Leader: Peter Culba Duty: Bill Mulderrig
TUESDAY Visit to the Empire Pool Wembley to see "Sleeping Beauty 7th Feb. on Ice". Tickets at 9/- available from Mary Prebble.
SUNDAY Meet Victoria Sation (Kent Sction) at l0 50 am for 11.09 am 12th Feb. train to BEVER.
Fare: 8/9 Tea: Old Lodge, Limpsfield
Lunch: Hever Distance: 12 Miles
Leader: Richard Sumner Duty: Jill Fogden
TUESDAY Square Dance. Caller - Maurice O'Brien.
14th Feb.
SATURDAY Festival of song & dance at the Royal Albert Hall. Tickets at 18th Feb.available from Gerald Crowe.
YOUTH HOSTEL WEEK-END AT BROADMOOR ( ABINGER COMMON) FEB. 17th - FEB. 19th Details from Dorothy Hickman. If you are interested, please let Dorothy have a deposit of £l before 31st December.
SUNDAY Meet Victoria Station (Surrey Section) at 10.30 am for 10.47 19th Feb. am train to MERSTHAM. (Returning from Reigate).
Fare· 7/- C.O.P. Tea: The Tudor Bell, Reigate
Lunch: Mint Arms, Distance· 12 miles
Lower Kingswood
Leader: Gerald Crowe Duty: Michael O'Meara
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