SEPTEMBER - NOVEMBER 1997
Hello Ramblers,
By the time you read this we will have had our summer party. I am sure as with the previous parties it will have been a great success.
A.G.M.
This is the formal announcement of the A.G.M. This year it is being held on October 4th at 3pm in the Holy Appostles Church Hall, Cumberland Street, Pimlico. Nearest tube is Pimlico - Cumberland Street is eight minutes' walk down Lupus Street. We will be electing a new committee which needs to have four gentlemen and four ladies including the Secretary and Treasurer.
Nomination forms are enclosed with this programme. Please send them to Paul Brunning to reach him by 20 September.
I am sure there are a few members out there who would like to serve on the committee. I have certainly enjoyed my four years and have made a lot of
new aquantainces and friends. It is only fair that everyone gets a chance to serve on the committee so if you think you could devote a little time every
three months we would like to see your mame on the nomination list. This is also the time members get to air any views or problems so it would be good to see as many members as possible at the meeting.
The AGM is followed by 6pm. Mass in the Holy Appostles Church, Winchester Street which runs paralell to Cumberland Street. This Mass
is offered for the intentions of club members.
Mass will be followed by our monthly meal in The MOVE N PICK Restaurent Bressington Place, (off Victoria Street) opposite Westminster Cathedral on left side of road. Booking can be made through Tom Heron or Patrick Lucas.
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 6pm Mass. Contact any committee member for details. The next three will be September 6th. Outside Westminster
Cathedral. October 4th (after the A.G.M.and Mass for the Members of the club.) in Pirnlico. November 1st. (after the Mass for deasesed members of the club) also in Pimlico. It would be nice to see a good
attendance at both Mass's and meals.
Please note : Meals for October and November need to be booked in advance.
Monthly Informal Socials: On the second Friday of every month beginning 12 September there will be an opportunity to meet other members
socially at a Central London Pub. The venues selected will serve food until at least 8 30. Make a note of the following dates and venues:
Friday 12 September - "Jack Homer", 244 Tottenham Court Road (nearest tubes Goodge Street, Warren Street and Euston Square).
Friday 10 October - "Buckingham Arms", Petty France SWl. Very close to St James' Park Station (just beyond the Passport Office).
Friday 14 November - "Sir John Oldcastle". A new Wetherspoon Pub just 50 yards to the right outside Farringdon (Circle Line and Thameslink)
Station.
No need to book for these evenings; just turn up from 6 30 onwards and look for either Paul Connolly or Tony Finnegan. For more details or
to make suggestions for future venues ring either Paul or Tony
Welcome to new members: Marine Barbier, London, SWIP IQL. Anne
Convery, London, SE23 2QP. Maria O'Connor, Dagenham, Essex RMIO
9ER. James Hughes, Middlesex TWII 9PA. Regina Vio, London WC 1E 6BT.
AUGUST WEEKEND IN YORKSHIRE: Frank and Anne Keating are organising a weekend in Skipton and surrounding areas on August 22nd 23rd and 24th. The closing date for booking through Frank and Ann was
21 July but you can ring the hostel in Linton and book separately if you wish. The hostel telephone number is 01756 752400
My appologies to Frank and Anne Keating for putting in the incorrect contact date in last programme. I have had some correction slips handed
out by ramble leaders and hope anyone intending to go on this weekend recieved one.
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 priee of the holiday will be knO\TI by
May 1997. Deposit for holiday is £25 payable by Sept 13th to Ester Harris,
Sponsered Walk: Patrick Creban thanks club members who sponsered him. for his walk in May. He raised £100 for St. Josephs Hospice.
OBITUARY
Condolence to Margaret and Denis Moran and the Crowley family on the recent death of Denis Crowley, Margaret's brother.
Fr Russell: I recieved the sad news of the death of Fr. Alastair Russell on Ascention day. Former Parish Priest of the Holy AppostIes Church in Pimlico from 1983-1994. Fr. Russell took a great interest in our club and often made an appearance at our parties. Please remember him in your prayers. RI.P.
Gillian has now completed her move and has written the following:
'The boxes are still stacked low. 'Cos I dont want to go. From a one bedroomed flat into a Studio-small at that! I hired a van. I hired some men but so much to do. even then. Bed. Sofa. Table and Chairs, only up one flight of stairs. Will it go? Will it fit? Yes if move the sofa a bit. Walking boots, clothes and books. Packed in cupboards, hang from hooks. Papers for this, papers for that. I've even found my wolly hat. It doesen't matter
whe;e I look. I just can't find my cheque book.
Very close to Shepherds Bush, yet at night - such a hush! But every evening I have heard for over an hour - a Blackbird! Still I go back to Gorden Court. Slowly I empty cupboards. and sort. Bitby-Bit I will go on the bus number
220! Good luck on your move GilIian.
Items for next programme should reach the secretary or ramble list compiler by the end of October.
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 September - November 1997
Priory Farm Pick Your Own Anniversary Event
Saturday 6 September 1997 (OS Map 187) Leader: Dorothy Hickman
Meet: Victoria * at 1115 for 1132 train to Redhill (arr. 1201)
Lunch: Inn on the Pond, Nutfield Marsh (GR 303516)
Tea: Priory Farm
Distance: 5 miles
Fare: £5 CDR REDHILL (£3.50 with Network Card)
Sunday 7 September 1997 (OS Map 177) Leader: Paul Brunning
Meet: Victoria at 1020 for 1041 train to Farningham Road (arr. 1116)
Lunch: The Ship, Green Street Green
Tea: Hartley
Distance: 10 miles returning from Longfield
Fare: £5.50 CDR LONGFIELD
Sunday 14 September 1997 (OS Maps 1741175) Leader: Paul Connolly
Meet: Paddington at 9 25 for 9 45 train to Reading(arr. 1018) to connect with 1025 train to Goring (arr. 1038)
Lunch: The Bell Inn, Aldworth (simple food)
Tea: Unlikely
Distance: 12 miles returning from Cholsey and Moulsford
Fare: £10.80 CDR CHOLSEY & MOULSFORD
Walk goes through very beautiful countryside
Sunday 21 September 1997(OS Map 166) Lee Valley Walk Leader: Rena Borg
Meet: Liverpool St. at 955 for 1013 train to Cheshunt (arr. 1037)
Lunch: Coach & Horses, Waltham Road, Nazeing (at corner of St Leonard's Road)- good food
Tea: Possible in Waltham Abbey
Distance: about 12 miles returning from Cheshunt
Fare: £4.50 CDR CHESHUNT
YHA Weekend at Eastbourne (Friday 26 - Sunday 28 September)
Saturday 27 September 1997 (OS Map 199) Leader: Maurice Hickman
(Special Day! )
Meet: Victoria* at 9 30 for 9 47 train to Eastbourne (arr. 1124)
Lunch: Tiger Inn, East Dean (good beer and food)
Tea: The Wish Tower, Eastbourne Distance: 12 miles
Mass: 6pm mass at Our Lady of Ransom, Grange Road.
Sunday 28 September 1997 (OS Map 199) Leader: Maurice Hickman
Meet: Victoria* at 9 30 for 9 47 train to Polegate (arr. 1115)
Lunch: Sussex Ox, Milton Street
Tea: Eastbourne Distance: 11 miles returning to Eastbourne via Youth Hostel
Fare: £14.90 CDR EASTBOURNE (£9.85 with Network Card)
Awaybreak from London: £18.20 (one third offwith Network Card) -
valid for 5 days
Self Catering Weekend at Beachy Head (Eastbourne) Youth Hostel
Friday 26 to Sunday 28 September
Maurice is organising a self catering weekend at Eastbourne to take place on the above dates. If you would like to come on it, please send an SAE for details to Maurice. A deposit of £16 will be required by Maurice by the first week of September if you wish him to book for you. If you wish to book yourself the address to write to is: The Warden, Youth Hostel, East Dean
Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 8ES. Tel. 01722 - 337494 Fax: 01722 - 414027. Travel from London will be by the 1947 train to Eastbourne (arr. 2112). When we arrive at Eastbourne there will be a chance for anyone to stop for a meal before walking to the Youth Hostel (hostel 1 1/2 mile walk from station). The Awaybreak fare from London is £18.30 (1/3 off with Network Card). Food will have to be brought to cook at breakfast time, otherwise we could have basic meals at pubs and cafes at lunch time and in the evening. We shall return on Sunday evening with the members of the Club who have come just for the day. If you book up at the hostel yourself please let Maurice know you are coming.
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Sunday 5 October 1997 (OS Map 166) Leader: Eugene Donnelly
Meet: King's Cross Station at 9 40 for short walk to Thameslink ticket office
for 1000 train to St Albans. (arr. 1031)
Lunch: The Old Fox, Bricket Wood Common
Tea: Possibly but unlikely
Distance: 15 miles returning from St Albans
Fare: £7.60 CDR ST ALBANS (£5.70 with Network Card)
Above train also calls at East Croydon (931), London Bridge (9 46) and Blackfriars (953)
Sunday 12 October 1997 (OS Map 187) Leader: Dorothy Hickman
Meet: Victoria* at 1015 for 1032 train to Redhill (arr. 1103) to connect with 1119 train to
Reigate (arr. 1123)
Lunch: The Skimmington Castle, Reigate Heath
Tea: Brockham Village Church Hall - home made teas!
Distance: 11 miles returning from Reigate
Fare: £5.10 CDR REIGATE
Sunday 19 October 1997 (OS Map 165) Leader: Rena Borg
Meet: Baker St at 9 15 for 9 36 train to Chalfont & Latimer to connect with Chesham train.
Lunch: The Five Bells, Botley (serves light meals) (arr. 1026)
Tea: Big Mac, Chesham
Distance: 9 miles returning from Chesham. Walk is hilly in parts.
Fare: £5.20 CDR CHESHAM - One Day Travel Card to Chesham
Sunday 26 October 1997(OS Map 178) Leader: Kevin Doyle
Meet: Charing Cross at 9 30 for 9 46 train to Strood (arr. 1056)
Lunch: The Robin Hood, Bluebell Hill
Tea: "The Friars", Aylesford (Carmelite Priory)
Distance: 9 miles returning from Aylesford
Fare: £8.40 CDR AYLESFORD There is Mass at the "Friars" at 5 pm.
Sunday 2 November 1997 (OS Map 164) Leader: Francis O'Sullivan
Meet Grosvenor Gardens opposite Victoria Station at 9 00 for 9 30 coach (Oxford Tube) to Thornhill Park and Ride near Oxford (arrives about 1040).
Lunch: Grassington
Tea: Not very likely
Distance: 12 miles returning from Thornhill Park and Ride.
Fare: £6.50 Day Return
Sunday 9 November 1997 (OS Map 187) Leader: Tony Finnegan
Meet: Victoria* at 9 10 for 932 train to Balcombe (arr. 1024)
Lunch: The Oak, Ardingly (pub serves food)
Tea: Possibly at Balcombe Tea Rooms
Distance: 13 miles returning from Balcombe
Fare: £10.90 CDR BALCOMBE (£7.60 with Network Card)
Description: A pleasant walk through Sussex's open countryside. Some not-too-demanding hills and expect some mud.
Sunday 16 November 1997 (OS Map 187) Leader: Maurice Hickman
Meet: Victoria at 9 40 for 1002 train to Redhill (arr. 1038)
Lunch: Three Horseshoes, lronsbottom
Tea: Big Mac, Redhill
Distance: 12 miles returning from Redhill
Fare: £5 CDR REDHILL
Sunday 23 November 1997 (OS Map 165) Leader: Philip Evans
Meet: Marylebone at 950 for 1010 train to Princes Risborough (arr. 1105)
Lunch: The Pink and Lily, Parslow's Hillock (does food) - GR 828019
Tea: None
Distance: 10 miles returning from Princes Risborough
Fare: £8.30 CDR PRINCES RISBOROUGH
Description: Undulating terrain
Sunday 30 November 1997 (OS Map 188) Leader: Hilary Mc Nabb
Meet: Victoria at 1000 for 1015 train to Borough Green (arr. 1109)
Lunch: Papermaker's Arms, Plaxtol
Tea: Of the alcoholic liquid variety at Borough Green
Distance: 9 miles returning from Borough Green
Diocese of Arundel & Brighton - the St Augustine of Canterbury Pilgrimage
Day 1 Saturday 9 August - revised details (new timing for start of Walk) - Map 197
For 10am Mass at Chichester Cathedral meet Victoria at 7 40 for 8 02 train to Chichester. Arrives 9 48. Turn left out of station and keep straight on for Cathedral; the entrance is on the left - 6 minute walk.
For Tea and Coffee at Cathedral Visitor's Centre, catch 902 train (arrives 1048)
To join Walk to Arundel (15 miles) catch 1002 train (arr. 1148), turn right out of station and. then follow orange arrows to The Spotted Cow at Hunston (food available) - 1 3/4 mile walk. Lunch period from 12.30 to 13.30. GR 863020
For 8 mile walk leave walk at Barnham Station and catch 1711 train back to London.
For 11 mile walk leave at Ford Station and catch 1815 train back to London.
For 15 mile walk catch 2005 train back to London from Arundel
Afternoon Programme
14.00 - 14.15 Prayers. St Stephen's Church, North Mundham GR 874022
14.45 - 15.00 Prayers. St Gile's, Merston GR 894026
16.30 - 16.45 Prayers. St Mary's Barnham GR 956035
17.45 - 18.00 Prayers. St Mary's, Ford GR 003035
19.00 - 19.15 Arrive St Mary's Hall, Arundel (near Catholic Cathedral) GR 014072
Day 4 Tuesday 12 August - Lewes to Eastbourne - Leader: Maurice Hickman
Meet Victoria at 8 25 for 8 47 train to Lewes (arrives 952). Right out of Station. Right again at pub. Right again at crossroads into Cliffe High Street. Follow High Street for about a quarter of a mile to St Thomas' a Becket Church on left for 1000 - 1015 prayer stop.
Follow orange arrows with rest of Pilgrims after that. Catch 2015 train back to London.
Rest of Day Miles from Start Place
11.30 3.5 Glynde Station and Trevor Arms
12.15 - 12.30 5 Prayers. St Peter, West Firle
13.00 Charleston Farmhouse - toilets and teas
14.00 - 15.00 9 Lunch. Cricketer's Arms, Berwick
15.15 - 15.30 9.25 Prayers. St Michael & All Angels, Berwick
16.00 - 16. I5 10.5
17.45 -18.00 14 Prayers at St Andrew's Church,
Jevington (Drinks)
Prayers. URC Church, Alfriston
19.15 17 Arrive YMCA Hall, Eastbourne
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