Greetings Ramblers

 

Once again we are planning our summer events, chief of which is our SUMMER PARTY which we are holding on Saturday  July 17th from 7pm-11pm.

 It will be in St Mary's Church Hall in Clapham Common, Live Music by Pat Fitzgerrald Duo. Country, Irish, Middle of the road.The hall is in St Alphonsus Road, Off Clapham Park Road just round the corner from the Belle ue Pub. The Northern line to Clapham Common is the nearest tube. Busses: 35, 37, 88, 137 155, 345, 355 Please bring food to share but since there will be a cash bar on the night you are asked not to bring your own drink. Donations for raffle would be apprecrated. The booking conditions do not allow us to charge for admission but £3 per person will be collected in the course of the evening to help meet expenses. 


There is Mass at St. Mary's Church, Clapham Park road at 5.30.. There is also a devotion to Our Lady of Perpetual Succour from 6.30-7pm. There is parking near the Church and Hall but it is also used by restaurant goers.


Walkiog Pilgrimage: Some members are planning to go on the Arundel and Brighton Ecumenical Walking Pilgrimage in August. "St Dunstan's
Pilgrimage" from Chichester To Bath via the Isle of Wight starts Sat 14th Ends 29th August.This is a great experience living in a community.
exploring our Christian faith and growing together as you walk to your pilgrimage destination.


See enclosed leaflet and application form for more details. Daywalkersare welcome freeof charge.

 

Engagement: Congratulations and best wishes to Caroline Nolan on her recent engagement to Conchur. Best wishes also to Olivia and John Delargy who have moved to Co Antrim. Olivia is a former secretaryof the club.


Apologies: to members who received the last programme late due to a dispatch error.

 

70th Anniversary Celebrations: In response to my request for ideas in the last programme Barbara Bridle has volunteered to organise a weekend away at Aylesford Priory in Kent, probably in June 2000. Prices as follows, £30 per night, full board. £60 for weekend. B&B & supper £22.60p. Or £18 B&B. Barbara is willing to book a weekend as long as someone else is available to lead a few rambles.

 

Other suggestions so far to celebrate this occasion are, a dinner dance, Holiday/Pilgrimage to Assisi, a new club badge. We would welcome any other ideas plus feedback on ideas so far and some action from  club members. If anyone knows of a suitable hall to hold a function which is not
too expensive please let me know.


Welcome To New MembersBarbara Blake, Tabard Street, London. Anne Brooks London, Tom Collis, St Johns Hill, SWll, Eileen Cullen, Walthamstow, Elena Curotto, Victoria Park Square, Pauline Woodhouse, Purley, Surrey. Re-joined:Anne Convery,London. Frank Crowley, WandsworthRoad, London.

 

New members Please read your introductory leaflet carefully as it gives good advice, especially about wearing suitable footwear with ankle support for your own safety


Worth Abbey Ramble On Good Friday: A great turnout on this ramble with 54 members led by Catherine Scott. Catherine must hold the record to date for the largest group.Welldone Catherine. I was unable to join this one as I
was working.

 

August Bank. Holiday Break: Frank Bigg is organising a weekend at
Walsingham. Frank will lead a walk on one or two of the days taking in the lovely Norfolk countryside. One possible walk is Wells-Next-The-Sea 8 3/4 miles. Terrain, good underfoot, mainly level. Accommodation can be booked at the Pilgrims Bureau or the Blacklion Pub. Details and enquiries to Frank Bigg. Frank has sent me on some information about Walsingham and I will be pleased to send it on to anyone who is interested in any of the Pilgrimages.

 

Sailing Weekend: Paul Connolly is organising a few sailing weekends on Barge Centaur during the summer between June and August. VVeekend starts on Friday evenmg and ends on Sunday evening. Cost including food £60-£65. Bring sleepmg bag and bedding. For more details contact Paul

 

Day of Recollection 1999: was held at Tyburn Convent and was attended by 36 members. This was the biggest turnout for a long time. Our thanks to Fr. Peter Grant who led us through a yery spiritual day startng with the Stations Of The Cross. In the afternoon we were given a talk on the Martyrs in the Martyrs Chapel by one of the community. The day ended at 3.3Opm with Mass celebrated by Fr. Peter. Fr. David Bames visited the group in the afternoon.

 

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
5th June, 3rd July, 7th August, Contact any comnnttee member for details.


Y.H.A. Group Membership Card: The club is in possession of a group membership YH.A. card. Contact me (Helen) if you would like to borrow it for
hostel weekends.


Sponsorship: Maria Darroch who is a committee member, would like to thank all who sponsored her in the London Marathon in aid of the Y/W.C.A's Maze Marigold Project which works with young women abused through prostitution. Her time was 5 hours 36 minutes. Maria raised £280. Those sponsors whose payment is still outstanding are asked to send Maria a cheque payable to the YW.c.A. of Great Britain.

 

Ramble List Compiler on the Internet: Ramble leaders can now EMail their details to Paul at connpa@kiImartukcom. Paul will be delighted to
hear from new ramble leaders (or old ones)! 

- Announcements: Memers
 bers who would be willing
to orgaruse weekends away,
CLUB HISTORY: The Club History is now ready for publicatIon. The price  will depend on the number of orders received but thanks to the generosity of
those who contributed to startup costs we hope to keep It down to £4 per copy. If you cannot arrange to pick up your copy an additional £ 1.70p will be required for postage and packing. To obtain a copy at the guaranteed price of £4 (plus £1.70p postage and packing if relevant) please send a cheque payable to St Francis of Assisi Catholic Ramblers Club to: Tony Finnegan, 30 Avarn Road, Tooting, London SW17 9HA.


OBITUARIES

 

Sincere sympathy to Margaret Moran on the loss of her husband Denis on March 9th following a long illness bravely borne. Mass will be offered for
Denis on June 26th in St. Magdeline's Church, Brockley at 6.30. Nearest Stations Brockley or Crofton Park. Margaret extends an invitation to members to her home for a cup of tea afterwards.


Sincere sympathy is also extended to Betty Morrison on the sad loss of her brother William in Scotland after a long illness. Mass will be offered for William In St. Mary Moorfields Church, Eldon Street on Saturday 19th June at 5.30.


Sincere sympathy to Witold Sokolowski on the sudden death of his father. The 5.30 Mass will be offered in St. Mary Moorfields Church, Eldon
Street on Saturday July 10th. Hanna and Witold would like members to join them after mass for a drink/

 

I received notice of J oan Ashbourne's death which occurred on April 14th. Joan was predeceased by her husband John.  They were both life members

 

Announcements: Members who would be willing to orgaruse weekends away, ramble breaks or social events can send me details for inclusion in our newsletter.  

 

Items for next programme should reach the secretary or ramble list compiler by the 17th of July.


Happy Rambling

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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 JUNE - AUGUST 1999 

 

COPY DATE FOR THE NEXT PROGRAMME: FRIDAY 23RD JULY


Thanks once again to all those members who in this and the last programme have given their time and energies to lead walks, we are still on the look out for new talent and also maybe the return of some prodigal sons and daughters who will be very gratefully welcomed back into the fold; any takers out there, please?


This programme coincides with the new summer times on the railways, and as a result there might be some variations to the times given in the ramble details. Unfortunately at the time this list was being finally completed the new summer times were not available to correct any possible discrepancies, so please be gentle with the leaders and the ramble list compiler if you happen to experience any delays in the start of a walk.


By the way - don't forget to read the secretary's items above.


Any other notes are at the end


Saturday 5th June 1999 (os maps 186 & 187) Leader: Maurice Hickman
MEET        : Victoria 1010 for 1033 train to Boxhill (arr 1118)
LUNCH      : Ranmore Arms, Ranmore Common (os 112501)
TEA            : Newlands Corner
DISTANCE : 15 miles via North Downs Way returning from Guildford
FARE          : £8.10 cdr Guildford plus £ 1.05 single Leatherhead to Boxhill
Maurice will meet the ramblers at Boxhill


Sunday 6th June 1999 (os map 188)                Leader: Hilary McNabb
MEET          : Victoria 0955 for 1022 train to Otford (arr 1102)
LUNCH       : Fox & Hounds, Romney Street
TEA             : Lullingstone
DIST ANCE : 9 miles returning from Otford
FARE           : £6.10 cdr Otford


Saturday 12th June 1999 (os map 166)            Leader: Phil Carolan
MEET          : Liverpool Street 1010 for 1032 train to Waltham Cross (arr                              1059)
LUNCH       : Waltham Abbey - variety of pubs and cafes
TEA             : Waltham Abbey
DIST ANCE : 5 miles returning from Waltham Cross
FARE           : £5.00 cdr Waltham Cross
An opportunity to visit many places of historical interest

 

Sunday 13th June 1999 (os map 174)               Leader: John Burbage
MEET          : Paddington 0855 for 0918 train to Goring & Streatley (arr                                1026)
LUNCH        : The Four Points, Aldworth
TEA              : Maybe in Goring
DIST ANCE : 12 miles returning from Goring - Some steep hills
FARE           : £10.50 cdr Goring & Streatley


Sunday 20th June 1999 (os map 166)   Leader: Tony Finnegan (Birthday Boy

                                                                                                                    Mark 1)
MEET       : Kings Cross Thameslink station 091 0 for 093 1 train to St                               Albans (arr 1003)
LUNCH     : The Wicked Lady, Nomansland
TEA           : Possibly at St Albans
DISTANCE: 17 miles returning from St Albans
FARE         : £7.10 cdr St Albans


Sunday 27th June 1999 (os map 168)   Leader: Paul Connolly (Birthday

                                                                                                      Boy Mark 2)
MEET          : Liverpool Street 0835 for 0900 train to Kelvedon (arr 0952)
LUNCH       : The Swan, Little Totham (Landlord quite happy if you want to

                      bring your own food)

TEA             : MaIdon
DIST ANCE : 14 miles returning from MaIdon - mostly flat terrain (Yes this is

                       Essex!! !)
FARE           : £7.60 cdr with network card Kelvedon plus bus fare £2.90

                       MaIdon to Chelmsford (approximately 25 minutes journey)
Paul will meet the ramblers at Kelvedon


There may be a chance to see some classic sailing craft at MaIdon as well as other points of interest


Sunday 4th July 1999 (os map 188)            Leader: Paul Brunning
MEET       : Charing Cross 0950 for 1010 train to Sevenoaks (arr 1044)
LUNCH     : The White Rock Inn, Underriver
TEA           : Sevenoaks
DISTANCE: 9 miles returning from Sevenoaks
FARE         : £5.50 cdr Sevenoaks


Sunday 11th July 1999 (os map 168)           Leader: Frank Bigg
MEET        : Liverpool Street 0835 for 0900 train to Marks Tey (arr 0958)
LUNCH      : Earls Colne - Reasonable selection of pubs and cafes
TEA            : Bures
DISTANCE : 14 miles returning from Bures
FARE          : £10.00 cdr Bures with network card discount

 

Sunday 18th July 1999 (os map 176)            Leader: Witold Sokolowski
MEET        : Waterloo 0955 for 1017 train to Kingston (arr 1049)
LUNCH     : The Rose of York, Petersham road, Richmond
TEA           : The Windmill, Wimbledon Common
DISTANCE: 11 miles returning from Wimbledon
FARE         : One day travelcard - up to £4.50


Sunday 25th July 1999 (os map 186)            Leader: Tony Finnegan
MEET       : Waterloo 0920 for 0945 train to Haslemere (arr 1051)
LUNCH     : The Dog & Pheasant, Brooke
TEA           : Unlikely
DISTANCE: 11 miles returning from Haslemere. Lovely scenery but very

                     hilly.
FARE         : £ 11.00 cdr Haslemere


Sunday 1st August 1999 (os map 199)         Leader: Maurice Hickman
MEET        : Victoria 0920 for 0947 train to Eastbourne (arr 1124)
LUNCH      : Tiger Inn, East Dean
TEA            : Birling Gap (possibility of a swim)
DISTANCE : 12 miles returning from Eastbourne. Fairly hilly in the afternoon
FARE          : £11.05 cdr with network card Eastbourne
Maurice will meet the ramblers at Eastbourne


Sunday 8th August 1999 (os map 179)         Leader: Maria Darroch
MEET        : Charing Cross 0910 for 0930 train to Wye (arr 1103)
LUNCH     : Five Bells, Brabourne
TEA           :Why ask - bring a flask
DISTANCE: 16 hilly miles returning from Wye
FARE         : £9.50 cdr with network card Wye


Sunday 15th Aguust 1999 (os map 197 & 198) Leaders: Chris McNicholas                                                                                       and Catherine Scott
MEET         : Victoria 0835 for 0902 train to Worthing (arr 1040)
LUNCH      : Tudor Tavern, Angmering. No food - Cafe nearby or bring your

                     own sandwiches
TEA           : Littlehampton - Fish & Chips etc.
DISTANCE: 8 miles returning from Littlehampton
FARE         : £10.50 cdr with network card Littlehampton
Bring a towel and swimming costume as there will be a chance for a dip during the walk.

 

Sunday 22nd Aguust 1999 (os map 166)        Leader: John Burbage
MEET       : Kings Cross Thameslink station 0905 for 0931 train to Harlington

                   (arr 1026)
LUNCH      : The Raven, Hexton
TEA            :??
DISTANCE :13 miles returning from Harlington. Hilly in the afternoon
FARE          : £12.10 cdr Harlington
This train calls at East Croydon 0901, London Bridge 0916, Blackfriars 0922, West Hampstead 0939


Monday 30th August 1999 (os map 197)         Leader: Paul Connolly
MEET        : Waterloo 0920 for 0945 train to Liss (arr 1102)
LUNCH      : Hawkley Inn, Hawkley
TEA           : Possibly in Petersfield
DISTANCE: 12 miles returning from Petersfield. Very scenic but hilly in the                         afternoon
FARE          : £9.00 cdr with network card Petersfield


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.


Please ensure you bring your Network cards or Gold cards so that you can get the 1/3rd off the full fares.

 

Unless otherwise indicated the fares shown are the full fare from the London Terminus.