ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI CATHOLIC RAMBLER'S CLUB
(FOR CATHOLICS ONLY)
Under the patronage of the Cardinal, Archbishop of Westminster
HON TREASURER HON SECRETARY
Fred McAndrew MARY HICKMAN
COMMITTEE 1970/71
Compiler of Rambles Lists: Richard Sumner
Social sub-committee liaison: Denis O'Carroll
Magazine Liason: Mary Walsh
Advertising: Peter de Smith
Plus Pat Hobbs and Dorothy Hickman
Social Sub-Committee 1970/71
Secretary: Therese O'Brien
Treasurer: Bill Mulderrig
and Jean Gibson, Bill McCarthy, Christine Cronin, Ralph Dias, and John Mazzuchi.
Magazine Editor: Pat Marsden
NEW MEMBERS.
We are very pleased to .welcome the following new members and hope we will have the pleasure of their company on all our activities:-
Maureen Mulryan, Winnifred Hawthorn and Margaret Glass
Subscriptions
If you have not yat paid your annual subscription for 1970/71 please send
50p, (10/) to Fred McAndrew as soon as possible. No further lists will be
sent to members who have not yet paid.
'l'uesday 2nd March
Meet at 7.p.m. for Fr.Stephenson former Presidcnt o the Club, John Mazzucchi's Fether and also for Margot Wilson and Doris Cable. Doris Cable Secretary of the Club only a few years after it had been founded. ·
Day of' Recollection
Sunday 14th March 1971 at 11. a.m. until 5.30 at the Convent of
La Retraite, Atkins Road, Lond SW4. Cost 90p. (18/-) payable on the day. (cost includes lunch and tea. The Retreat will be given by Fr Stillen SM. Pleasev give your name to Mary as soon as possible, rad no later than Tuesday, 9th March 1971.
How to get to La Retraite: - The nearest tube station is Clapham South (Northern Line) about 20-30 r'linutes journey from the Bank or Charing Cross.On leaving the Station cross the main road and turn right (Balha:rn Hill), take the fifth turning on the left (Dinsmore Rd.). Wal:k down Dinsmore Rd, to Cavendish Rd. and Atkins Rd .is almost opposite.The entrance to the Convent is on the right hand side.
ANNUAL DINNER AND DANCE
To be held on Saturday, 15th May 1971 at the Shaftesbury Hotel, Monmouth Street, London, WC. 9, at 6.50. p.m. for 7.p.m. (Cost £1.65 - 33/ -) for single people and £1.50 (30/-) for married couples. (Don't all hurry to get married before 15th May 1971). Dress is optional. Tickets obtainable from all
Committee members or write with S.A.E. and the money to Mary. Araffle will
be held in the evening.
CHILDREN'S PARTY
Saturday - 8th May 1971 at 4.30. organised by Chris Murray for the children
of past end present members. Chris would like to receive offers of help on the day and cakes, jellies etc.
CLUB H0LIDAYS
Lake District, Mary Hickman is organising a week at Lakeside Hose, Keswick from 29th My to 6th June 1971. Cost about £20. so please send a deposit of £5.00. to Mary as son as possible.
Ireland. 17th June to lst July 1971. Dorothy Hickman is organising a fortnight's holiday in Ireland visiting Dublin (for Tara and Newgrange) Castlebar (for its famous Walking- Festival) - and Co. Tipperery (for the
Galtee Mountains) Cost £45. 00, approx. Accommodation is in Guest Houses. Please write for details to Dorothy Hickman.
Holiday to Andora. from 7th to 21st August 1971. Cost approx. £57. 00. travelling by rail. For full deteils plesse write (enclosing s.a.e) to Christine van Duivenbode as soon as possible.
YOUTH HOSTEL WEEKENDS
Easter Weekend - Derbyshire. April 9th - 12th - there are still a few
vacancies on this weekend. If you wish to go please send a deposit of £2 00 to Richard as soon as possible,
Weekend March 19th/20th at Colchester. Plense send a deposit of £1.35 (27/-.) and s.a.e. to Dorothy Hickrnan before 24th Februrry 1971.
A scarf and lipstick were left behind at the Christmns Party, also a pair of soft shoes at John end Maddie's Wedding Reception. Will the owners please contact the Secretary.
Sunday RambIe List
Please meet at the Booking Office of station of departure 15 minutes
before times below. Strong shoes or boots are essential.
Sunday March 7th.
Meeteet Watierloo for 10.41 train to CHERTSEY Book C.0.P. to
Lunch: Callow Hill ( Rose Olive Branch) Chertsey via Staines.
Tea: Eton, Eton Guest House.
Leader: John Lawrence Duty: Peter De Smith Distance 11 Miles.
Sunday March. ]4th.
Anual Retreat. For details see above.
Sunday March. 21st.
Meet Waterloo Fo:rr 10.28 train to Sunningdale. F'are 14/-C.O.P.
Lunch:Brickmakers Arms. (70p)
Tea: The Bon Accord, Sunningdale. Duty:Fred McAndrew.
Leader: John Mazzucchi. Distance:I3 Miles.
Sunday March 28th
Meet Waterloo for 10.44 train to Dorking North. Fare I0/- C.0.P.
Lunch: The Crricketers,Westcott. (50p)
Tea: Grims Kitchen, Abinger Hammer.
Leader; Bill 0'Neill. Duty: Dorothy
Distance 12 Miles. Hickman
Sunday April 4th,
Meet; Victoria for 10.36 train to Three Bridges. Fare: I5/- C.0,P.
Tea: HayWards HeathLunch: Red Lion Turners Hill. (75p)
Leader: Dorothy Hickman. Duty: Richard Sumner.
Distance :14 Miles.
12th, April ( Easter Monday).
Meet: Charing Cross for·11.15.train to Sevenoaks . Fare: 10/- C.0.P. .(50 p)
Tea: Bligh's Hotel, Sevenoaks.Lunch; The White Rook,Uhderriver.
Leader: Fred McAndrew, Duty: He who comes
Distance: 9 Miles.
Sunday April 18th
Meet: Victoria for 11.0 3 train to Dorking, 10/- (50 p)
Lunch: The Cricketers, Westcott
Tea: The Mad Hatter, Dorking,
Leader: Feete De Smith. Duty: Mary Walsh
Disitance : 11 Miles.
Sunday April 25th..
Meet: Victoria for 10.28 tain to Redhill. Fare: 9/3 ( 47 p)
Lunch: The Mint Ams, Lower Kingswood. C.0.P.
Tea: The Tudor Bell, Redhill.
Leader: Mary Hickman. Duty: Dorothy Hickman
Distance: 14 Miles.
There is Mass at. 6.30. p.m at Redhill.
Sunday May 2nd,
Meet Liverpool Street (Main Line for 10.47 train to Shenfield. Fare: 10/-( 50 p)
Lunch: Herongate
Tea:. Billericey.
Leader: Theresa O'Brien. Duty: Dorothy Hickman
Distance:10 Miles
Sunday May 9th.
Meet Waterloo for 10 50 train to Guildford. Fare: 12/-C.O.P.
Lunch: Drummond Arms, Albury (6Op)
Tea: Grims Kitchen, Abinger Hammer.
Leader: Meg Walsh.
Distance:11 Miles. Duty: Fred McAndrew
Sunday May I6th
Meet Viotria for 10.44 train to Hassocks. Fare: 17/-C.0.P.
Lunch: The Bull, Ditchling. (85p)
Tea: Hurstpierpoint.
Leader: Maurice Hickman Duty: Richard Sumner.Distance: 12 miles.
Su,nday May 23rd.
Meet Baker St. Underground Station for 11.0O.train to Chesham.
Lunch:'Cowercroft. Fare 11/-C.0.P.
Tea: Red Lion, Chenies. (55p)
Leaser: Dennis Spiller. . .·.
Distance: 11 Miles Duty: Peter De Smith.
Monday May 3Ist.
Meett Charing Cross for 10.43 train to Bexley. Fare: 3/5 to Bexley.
Lunch: The Chequers, Crocken Hill plus 6/9 from
Tea: Cavalier Tearooms, Shoreham. Shoreham to Victoria
Leader: Philip Evans.
Distance: I2 Miles. Duty: He. who comes.
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N.B. meet in the station booking hall 15 minutes before train departure time.
A Grand Reunion of all club members, both past and present, is to be
held. Full Details to be anounced later.
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Engagement: We are pleased to announce the following engagement:
Geraldine Hannigan and Jose-Marie Buendia.
Deaths: We regret to hear of the deaths of.Fr.Steverson; (a former President of the Club), Doris Cable, Margot Wilson and John Mazzuchi's Father.
STOP PRESS: DINNER and DANCE an extension of licence for the sale of
liquor up to Midnight has been applied for.
Spring Bank Holiday John Mazucchi is organising a Youth Hosel Week-end to North Wales. For further details.please write to John.
Typing Errors please forgive any errors - this has been typed with two fingers and: one thumb!
Wanted VERY URGENT. leaders for the next list. Any member of the Committee will be only too willing to help you plan a ramble.
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SOCIAL EVENTS
Tuesday 2nd March Mass 7.00.p.m. at St.Joseph's Bunhill Row
Talk on India With film
Ralph Dias and Mary Powis
Tuesday 9th March Square Dance Caller - Paul Maplesden
Tuesday 16th March Irish Evening - Songs, Dances and entertainment with an Irish Flavour
Organised by Christopher Jones.
Tuesday 23rd March Light Classical Music on Tape - Peter Webser
Saturday 27th March Footpath Claring for details please contact Dorothy Hickman as soon as possible.
Tuesday 30th March Square Dance Caller - Bill Mulderrig and
John Mazzucchi.
Tuesday 20th April Square Dance Caller - Bill NcCarthy
Tuesday 27th April Ice Skating
Meet John Mazzucchi at Streatham Ice Rink at 7.30.p.m.
Tuesday 4th May Square Dance Caller - Tony Chainey
Saturday 8th May Children's Party
Tuesday 11th May Folk Evening organised by Bill McCarthy.
Saturday 15th May Annual Dinner & Dance.
Tuesday 18th May Square Dance Caller - Fred McAndrew
Tuesday 25th May Talk by a member of the Rambers' Association.
(Mr. V. W. Morecroft - Hon. General Secretary, Southern Area) .