The club is approved by Cardinal Cormac Murphy O'Connor, Archbishop of Westminster,
Affiliated to the Ramblers Association Re istered Charit No. 306089
Dear Ramblers
A very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the committee to one and all. ..
Christmas seems to be here again so soon, and we have some festivities in the club that we hope you will come along to and enjoy.
Christmas Dinner - Saturday 15th December at Brahms Restaurant, Pimlico: Look forward to seeing members who have already booked for this.
Christmas Ramble and Social - Sunday 16th December: Please see the enclosed flyer for details of this and the Ramble List for the walk. We have an additional room this year so hopefully it should build on the success of the social last year, and also we are expecting to
have a better balance between sweet and savoury items. The cost is £5.50 for the buffet - please send your money to Gillian McLauchlan by 10th December. Please see the enclosed flyer for details of this and the Ramble List for the walk.
The AGM - 13 October 2001: We were pleased to have Fr. David, our President of the club, attend the AGM.
We are very sad to see Robert Slater step down from the committee. We thank him for his support; and his wit and wisdom will be sorely missed. We welcome Mike Hoffman back for
a second spell on the committee.
A copy of the minutes is enclosed for which we are grateful to Dorothy Hickman.
The AGM was followed by the 5.30pm Mass celebrated by Fr. David for the members of SFACRC, and then about 15 members went on to have a meal and a drink at the Masque Haunt, Old Street.
Don't forget your subs:
Subscriptions were due in October and currently still only £4.00. It helps the club funds enormously if you pay on time. Please send your money to Gillian or you can pay in cash or cheques to any committee members you meet on a walk. As you will see from the enclosed AGM minutes it has been voted to have the subs raised to £5.00 from next year; £50.00 for life
members.
Welcome to new members:
Kay Gaffney, Hoddesdon, Herts EN11. Joseph Elliott, Northwood, Middx HA6. Bill O'Neill, London W9.
Congratulations to life members:
Helen Hunt and Anne Alcock on attaining life membership this year.
DAY OF RECOLLECTION - Sunday, 24th February 2002: We are honoured to have our President, Fr. David Barnes host this for us at St Mary Moorfields Church hall, (see address at top of Committee liat below). Day starts at 11.00am with coffee and tea available on arrival. Fr. David will give a talk at 11.30am and the day will follow the format of previous years. There will be a Mass at 3.00pm and the day will end at 4.00pm approx. Cost is £6.00
There are various lunch options in Liverpool St, Moorgate or Old Street, or you can bring a packed lunch if you prefer. If you would like to attend please send a cheque to Gillian made payable to St Francis - of Assisi Catholic Ramblers Club.
Congratulations to Witold Sokolowski on his 40th Birthday on 6th November. Hania and his family had a surprise party for him on Saturday 3rd November which was attended by over thirty SFACRC members.
Obituaries: Our deepest sympathy and prayers to Rena Borg on the death of her brother, Joseph in September. Rena wishes to express her thanks and appreciation to all the members of the club who came to the funeral Mass and sent her sympathy and Mass cards. She has offered six Masses in gratitude.
Our deepest sympathies and prayers also to Christopher McNicholas on the death of his father, and to Monsignor Peter Grant on the death of his sister in Australia.
An Electronic Group: We are going to have a trial of sending the newsletter and programme to people who would like to receive it by email. This has the added benefit of saving the club money in postage. Recipients will need to have Acrobat Reader 4.0 and Word 97 on their computer. If you are interested please email me.
Sunday, 21st October 2001: Due to unforeseen circumstances Frank Bigg was delayed getting to Chelmsford. Apologies to the inconvenience caused to any members turning up for this walk.
Dick Whittington - 6-8 December at Holy Apostles, Pimlico (Cumberland Street). Starting at 7.30pm. Starring Colin Lavender, a member of our club.
Easter at Dorset: Maurice Hickman is organising an YHA awaybreak (Thurs-Mon) at Portland Bill Youth Hostel. For more details phone Maurice on 01737 765231.
Holiday in Poland, May 2002:
Members interested in walking-sightseeing holiday in Poland please come and meet up with Hania at the Royal Festival Hall, 4.00pm on 12th January 2002 to discuss arrangements.
Change of email: Please note in the last column of this newsletter that my (Antoinette's) email has changed.
Y.H.A. Group Membership Card:
The club is in possession of a group membership Y.HA card. Please contact Helen in advance, if you would like to borrow it for hostel weekends in case she is away at the
time you need it.
Club Committee Members 2001/2002
President:
Fr David Barnes, Parish Priest,
St Mary Moorfields,
4-5 Eldon Street
London EC2M 7LS
Vice President:
Helen Hunt,
Secretary:
Antoinette Ratnam,
Email: antoinette_ratnam@hotmail.com
Treasurer:
Gillian McLauchlan
64 Pankhurst House,
Ramble List Compiler:
Paul Connolly, 23 Latimer Drive,
Email: paulconnolly30@hotmail.com
Membership Secretaries:
Maria Darroch,
Email: MariaDarroch@worldreporter.net
John Burbage,
Email: turbo@burbagej.freeserve.co.uk
Social Secretary:
Mary Maxwell,
Committee Members:
Nick Peterson, Flat 47,
Shortlands Grove, Bromley,
Mike Hoffman,
RAMBLE LIST AND NEWS DECEMBER 2001 - FEBRUARY 2002
COPY DATE FOR THE NEXT PROGRAMME: 20th January 2002
This last twelve months has been a challenging time for the club, firstly with the train disruptions that were the aftermath of the tragic rail crash at Hatfield, and then the wholesale closure of footpaths as a result of the foot and mouth epidemic. Despite the difficulties presented by these terrible events, we have managed to maintain a full rogramme of walks, something other rambling clubs did not do. To all involved in keeping things going, whether leading or 'behind the scenes', well done.
Please note fares in January will be going up. At the time of preparing this programme the new fares were not available, so please be understanding if asked to pay a little more than
what is shown.
And finally.... as it's winter, don't forget your torches just in case a walk cannot be finished in daylight.
Sunday 2nd December 2001 (os map 187) Leader: Bemadette Cahill
MEET LVictoria 0940 for 1006 train to Ashtead (arr 1046)
LUNCH : The Chequers, Walton-On-Hill (Good food)
TEA : Ashtead
DISTANCE : 8 miles returning from Ashtead
FARE :£3.35 cdr with network card discount
Bemadette will meet the ramblers at Ashtead
Sunday 9th December 2001 (os map 187) Leader: Maurice Hickman
MEET Victoria 1010 for 1034 train to Coulsdon South (arr 1102)
LUNCH The Fox, Coulsdon Common
TEA Fanny's Farm Shop
DISTANCE: 10 miles returning from Redhill
FARE £4.10 cdr Redhill with network card discount
Maurice will meet the ramblers at Coulsdon South.
Sunday 16th December 2001 - CHRISTMAS RAMBLE/SOCIAL (os map 176&177) Leader: Tony Norton
MEET : Putney Bridge (District line, Zone 2) for 1100 start
LUNCH : Masons Arms, Battersea Park Road "
TEA : Christmas social at the Royal Oak, 44 Tabard Street, SE!. From 4pm, tickets £5.50.
Please see the flyer for full information.
DISTANCE: 9 miles returning from Borough. An urban walk taking in Battersea Park area, and
part of the Thames Path. Boots not necessary as all dry surfaces on the route
FARE : One-day travelcard up to £4.90
Sunday 23rd December 2001 (os map 166 and 176) Leader: Martin Harrison
MEET :Cockfosters (Piccadilly Line, Zone 5) 1045 for 1100 start
LUNCH : The Chequers, Coopers Lane, Potters Bar, Good cheapish food
TEA : Trent Country Park
DISTANCE : 8 fairly easy miles returning from Cockfosters
FARE : One-day travelcard up to £4.90
Martin will meet the ramblers at Cockfosters
Sunday 30th December 2001 (os map 154) Leader: Robert Slater
MEET : Kings Cross 0950 for 1015 train to Cambridge (arr 1101)
LUNCH : The Green Man, Grantchester
TEA : Cambridge; "Stands the church clock at ten to three and is there honey still for tea?"
DISTANCE.; 10 miles returning from Cambridge. Enjoy the genteel setting of The Orchard,
Grantchester, haunt of Rupert Brooke, Virginia Woolf, E.M. Forster, and other
literary giants..Walk back along the river Cam to explore the city, and attend, if you
wish, evensong in Kings College Chapel.
FARE :£9.90 cdr Cambridge with network card discount
Robert will meet the ramblers at Cambridge.
Saturday 5th January 2002- CHRISTMAS PARTY. Please see above for details
Sunday 6th January 2002 (os map 188) Leader: Paul Brunning
MEET : Charing Cross 0925 for the 0950 train to Chelsfield (arr 1020)
LUNCH : Three Horseshoes, Knockholt Pound
TEA : Sevenoaks
DISTANCE : 10 miles returning from Sevenoaks
FARE £3.35 cdr Sevenoaks with network card discount or One day travelcard £4.90
Paul will meet the ramblers at Chelsfield.
Sunday 13th January 2002 (os map 188) Leader: Hilary McNabb
MEET : Charing Cross 0925 for 0950 train to Dunton Green (arr 1037)
LUNCH : The Crown, Shoreham
TEA : McNabbs nest
DISTANCE : 9 miles returning from Dunton Green
FARE : £3.80 cdr Dunton Green with network card discount
Hilary will meet the ramblers at Dunton Green
Sunday 20th January 2002(os map 187) Leader: Maurice Hickman
MEET : Victoria 0935 for 1002 train to Redhill (arr 1038)
LUNCH : The Plough, Leigh
TEA : Redhill
DISTANCE : 11 miles returning from Redhill
FARE : £4.10 cdr Redhill with network card discount
Maurice will meet the ramblers at Redhill
Sunday 27th January 2002 (os map 165) Leader: Tony Norton
MEET : Baker Street 0945 for 1006 train to Chesham (arr 1056)
LUNCH : The Plough, Hyde Heath
TEA : Alright but only if you're very good
DISTANCE: 10 hilly miles returning from Great Missenden
FARE : All zone travel card plus D (£4.30p with Network South East card discount) plus
single Great Missenden to Amersham £1.60p with Network South East card
discount
Sunday 3rd February 2002 (os map 188) Leader: Paul Brunning
Meet : Victoria 0950 for 1020 train to Eynsford (arr 1105)
LUNCH : The Royal Oak, Shoreham
TEA : Eynsford
DISTANCE : 11 miles returning from Eynsford
FARE : £5.50 cdr Eynsford with network card discount
Paul will meet the ramblers at Eynsford
Sunday 10th February 2002 (os map 187) Leader: Tony Finnegan
MEET : Victoria 0840 for 0906 train to Dorking (arr 0957)
LUNCH The Plough, Coldharbour (highest pub in the South East)
TEA :Dorking
DISTANCE : 12 miles returning from Dorking (hilly in parts and some mud!!)
FARE : £7.00 cdr Dorking.
Sunday 17th February 2002 (os map 165) Leader: Maria Darroch
MEET : Marylebone 0835 for 0859 train to Wendover (arr 0940)
LUNCH :Old Swan, Swan Bottom
TEA : Not today
DISTANCE : 14 miles returning from Great Missenden. Hilly in parts
FARE : £6.45 cdr Wendover with network card discount
Saturday 23rd February 2002 (os map 167) Leader: Paul Connolly
MEET : Liverpool St 0935 for 1000 train to Bishops Stortford (arr 1036)
LUNCH :Prince of Wales, Green Tye
TEA Sawbridgeworth
DISTANCE : 10 mostly level miles returning from Sawbridgeworth
FARE :£6.lOp cdr Bishops Stortford with Network South East card discount
RAMBLE LIST AND NEWS DECEMBER
Sunday 24th February 2002b- DAY OF RECOLLECTION. Please see above for details ofthis.
Don't forget
Please ensure you bring your Network cards or Gold cards so that you can get the 1!3rd off full fares for yourself and up to three guests travelling with you. You can also get 50p off all zone travel cards even if purchased at underground stations.
Uniess otherwise indicated the fare shown is the full fare from the London terminus.
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