St Francis of Assisi Catholic Rambler's Club

(affiliated to H.F. Holidays)

The Club is approved by the Archbishop of Westminster; affiliated to the

Rambers Association. Website: www.stfrancisramblers.ukwalkers.com

Programme of Rambles / Events for Winter 2017/2018

(Items for the next programme by early February please)

 

Another splendid effort by the leaders. Don't forget without leaders there would be very little purpose to the club.

 

At the time of going to press the train times shown are correct. However, engineering works may yet be announced which impact on journeys. Whilst we now send out an email alert where this occurs a few days before the ramble concerned is affected, and put amended travel details on our website, members can also check www.nationalrail.co.uk or call 03457 48 49 50. For Tube and Overground it is www.tfl.gov.uk or 0343 222 1234.

New year, new fares!! Please bear in mind the fares shown are as per the national rail website. If you are asked to pay a little more, your forbearance will be greatly appreciated.

 

Walks not on a Sunday: There is a Monday ramble on 1st January and a Saturday one on 20th January.

 

Sunday 3rd December             Leader: Paul Brunning (OS Landranger 188)

 

 PLEASE NOTE: Since putting up the information bellow about this ramble  I have been informed thaat due to circumstances beyond Paul Brunning's control the lunch stop will now be at the Sennokian (Wetherspoons), Sevenoaks. Other food and drink options close by. 

 

This will be around the middle of the ramble and Paul estimates walkers should get there around midday.

 

For your assistance the 0955 train also calls Waterloo East 0958 and London Bridge 1003.

Meet: Charing Cross 0930 for 0955 train to Sevenoaks (arr 1032).

Lunch: Bucks Head Godden Green.

Tea: Sevenoaks.

Distance: 8 easy miles returning from Sevenoaks.

Fare: 7.50 CD-R Sevenoaks with Network card.

 

To see some photographs taken on this walk click HERE

 

Sunday 10th December     Leader: Maurice Hickman. (OS Landranger 187)

Meet: Victoria at 0930 for 1002 train to Purley (arr 1023) to connect with 1028 bus to Redhill

(arr. 1048).

Lunch: William IV. Bletchingley.

Tea: The Garland, Redhill, where you can lubricate your larynx for the singing later.

Distance: 8 miles, returning from Redhill.

Fare: £7.60 CDR Redhill with Network Card. Oyster cards are also valid but not Freedom

passes.

There will be a Carol Concert at the Belfry Shopping Centre, Redhill from 7-8pm.

Maurice will meet the ramblers at Redhill.

 

Sunday 17th December             Leader: Maria Vaz. (OS Explorer map 173).

Meet: West Finchley (Northern Line -High Barnet branch line -zone 4) 1015 for 1030 start

Lunch: Whetstone High Street which has plenty of cafes and restaurants.

Tea: No T today

Distance: 7.5 miles returning from Woodside Park (Northern line zone 4). A ramble following

part of the Dollis Valley Green Walk, including a visit to Totteridge village.

Fare: Oyster/Freedom pass/Travelcard options.

 

Special Announcement

 

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Sunday 17th December. At the end of her ramble Maria Vaz is going to the Angel (Wetherspoons), 

opposite Angel tube station, for a tea stop/pre-Christmas social to which everyone is welcome.

 

You only pay for your drinks and food.

 

This would be around 3.30 to 4.00pm, and as well as being served by the Northern line, there are

numerous bus routes which pass through Angel from far and wide. 

 

Please just turn up and enjoy yourselves!

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Monday 1st January          Leader: John Burbage (Landranger Map187)

Meet: Victoria Station 0855 for the 0910 train to Boxhill & West Humble (arr. 1006). Train also

available from Waterloo departs 0902 (arr. 0950).

Lunch: The Tree on Box Hill. Good food, medium price.

 

Please note that due to circumstances beyond the leaders control, the lunch stop will be The Cock, Headley and not that advertised. To the best of my knowledge this pub provided the lunch stop on the very first walk organised by the club in 1930!!

Tea: Bikers café, Boxhill.

Distance: 8-9 calorie burning miles with some steep hills. Sticks and a torch recommended.

Fare: Return Victoria to Boxhill and West Humble £5.95, £3.15 from Zone 6 boundary, both

with Network Card. Via Waterloo £7.45 with NC.

John will meet the ramblers at Boxhill & West Humble.

 

Sunday 7th January Leader: Paul Connolly (OS Explorer 161)

Meet: Blackfriars 1020 for 1042 train to Ravensbourne (arr 1109).

Lunch: Catford. Choice of pubs and cafes.

Tea: Greenwich.

Distance: 8 miles finishing at Greenwich.

An urban ramble taking in the Green Chain Walk and Waterlink Way.

Fare: Oyster/Freedom pass/Travelcard options

 

It is very likely Paul will join the train at Peckham Rye and he has provided the following additional information  to help ramblerscoming from east, northeast, or south London if they wish to avoid coming into town.

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The 1042 from Blackfriars calls at Peckham Rye 1055 which is served by the Overground as well.

 

Connections can be made as follows:

 

From Highbury and Islington (Victoria line and National rail and other Overground services) 1011 calling

at Whitechapel 1024 (District and Hammersmith and City), Canada Water 1032 (Jubilee), and arriving

Peckham Rye 1040.

 

From Clapham Junction (more services than you can shake a stick at) 1035 due Peckham Rye 1049.

 

Please also note the tea stop will be the Gate Clock (Wetherspoons), right next to Cutty Sark DLR.

Greenwich station is about 5 minutes walk from there.

 

Sunday 14th January Leader: Maurice Hickman (Explorer Map 146).

Meet: Victoria 0930 for 1002 train to Redhill (arr 1034) or from London Bridge 1001 train arriving Redhill 10.29 both connecting with 1040 to Nutfield (arr 1044).

Lunch: Bell Inn, Outwood.

Tea: Garland, Redhill.

Distance: 11 miles, returning from Redhill.

Fare: £7.60 with Network Card.

Please bring sandals or boot coverings for use in pub as the morning walk is likely to be quite muddy. The last two miles will be on gravel and pavement so dusk should not be a problem.

 

Saturday 20th January Leader John Burbage (Landranger Map179)

Meet: Victoria 0910 for the 0937 train to Faversham (arr 1051).

Ramblers can also take the 0927 High Speed train from St Pancras International calling Stratford International 0934 and arriving Faversham 1030.

Lunch: We will take a late lunch (or fish supper) in Whitstable. Venue to be decided on the day and will depend on time of arrival.

Tea: Order with your lunch.

Distance: 9 miles on the level over paths, ploughed fields and beach. Be prepared for cold winds off the North Sea. There will be time to look around the atmospheric old town centre and harbour area.

Fare: From Victoria £15.50 CDR Whitstable with NSE discount. Please note; ticket not valid on the High Speed trains in either direction.

From St Pancras £19.60 CDR Whitstable with NSE discount.

 

Sunday 28th January. Leader: Robert Slater. (OS Landranger 166)

Meet: King's Cross 0930 for the 0952 to Baldock (arr.1031).

Lunch: The Cricketers, Weston.

Tea: Baldock.

Distance: 8 miles returning from Baldock. One short hill in woodland in the morning.

Fare: £8.45 with Network Railcard.

Robert will meet the walkers at Baldock.

 

Sunday 4th February Leader: Paul Brunning (OS Landranger 188)

Meet: Charing Cross 0930 for 0955 train to Sevenoaks (arr 1032).

Lunch: White Horse Sundridge. Please note Pub is now the White Hart Brasted - just down the road from Sundridge on the A25 -  as the White Horse is between leases.

Tea: Sevenoaks.

Distance: 9 miles returning from Sevenoaks.

Fare: 7.50 CDR Sevenoaks with Network card.

 

Sunday 11th February Leader: Philip Groves (OS Explorer Map 181).

Meet: Euston at 0835 for 0855 train to Tring arriving 0930.

Lunch: The Valiant Trooper, Aldbury.

Tea: Berkhamsted.

Distance: 15 miles, some hills, returning from Berkhamsted.

Fare: CDR to Tring with railcard, £10.87.

Philip will meet the ramblers at Tring.

 

Sunday 18th February. Leaders: Roger and Virginia Yelland (Explorer map 174)

Urgent Stop Press - Please read this notice in red if you are hoping to attend this ramble: 

 

Due to engineering works all trains from Liverpool Street to Cheshunt and beyond are running via Seven Sisters.

 

Please be advised of the following change to the outward journey:

 

Meet Liverpool St 0905 for 09 25 train calling at Seven Sisters (which can also be reached on the Victoria line) 0938 and arriving 0956.

 

NB: There are no trains from Stratford this Sunday.

 

The ramble finishes at Cheshunt and there are six trains per hour back to Seven Sisters and Liverpool St. 

Lunch: The Crown, Broxbourne on the Lea Navigation towpath.

Tea: TeaBA

Distance: A leisurely 9-10 miles in the Lea Valley, easy walking at a gentle pace. Suitable for all.

Fare: £7.40 CDR Cheshunt with NSE discount. Oyster cards also valid to Cheshunt but not Freedom passes.

 

Sunday 25th February. Leader: Tom Gilmartin (Explorer Map 146)

Please be advised all services to Coulsdon South only go from Victoria.

 

The revised outward journey details are as follows;

Meet Victoria 0940 for 1002 train arriving Coulsdon South 1030.

Train also calls Clapham Junction 1009 and East Croydon 1021.

 

All trains from Redhill terminate at Victoria.

Lunch: The Fox Coulsdon Common.

Tea: The Sun, Wetherspoons Redhill.

Distance: 10 miles returning from Redhill.

Fare: £7.60 CDR with Network Card. Oyster cards are also valid to/from Redhill but not Freedom passes.

 

Please bring torches for use during the dark Winter evenings. It is also a good idea to pack either sandals or coverings for your boots for use in the pubs.

 

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 Club Committee 2017-2018

(Please note: Addresses and telephone numbers are not included in this internet version of the programme)

 

President:  Fr Chris Vipers, Parish Priest,     Membership Secretary         

St Mary Moorfields, 4-5 Eldon Street,             Antoinette Adkins,

EC2M 7LS                                                                  

 

 

Secretary                                                        Ramble List Compiler

Maurice Hickman                                             Paul Connolly

 

Treasurer                                                         Publicity

John Burbage                                                   David Crundall

 

Other Duties

 

Annual Subscription Reminder

 

This is a reminder that the Club annual subscription of £7 is due in October. This can be paid at the AGM. The membership of members who do not pay by the 31st of December will be deemed as lapsed. It can also be paid by post by sending a cheque for £7 made out to St Francis of Assisi Catholic Rambler's Club to the treasurer John Burbage, 126 Gibsons Hill, London SW16 3EY.

Tel: 020 8676 4074 email: turbo.johnb@gmail.com

 

Cancelled Barn Dance

 

Anyone who bought a ticket for the barn dance and has not been in touch with JohnBurbage regarding repayment please contact him ASAP.

 

News and Events December 2017 to February 2018

 

Jean Horan R.I.P. (3rd July 1934 -14th October 2017)

It is with great sadness that the death of Jean Horan has to be announced. Her funeral took place at St Mary Mother of God Church in Hornchurch and her cremation at South Essex Crematorium. She was the Club Secretary from 1961 to Together with Norah Smeaton she started and helped run the Club's stall and raffles at St Joseph's Church Bunhill Row Annual Bazaar. She was one of those people who helped when help was needed.

 

Betty Morrison R.I.P.

I have to announce the sad news of the death of Betty Morrison who was a long serving member of the Club. She died on Wednesday 8th of November just short of her 99th birthday which would have been this December. Her funeral will be on Monday 27th of November at St Anthony of Padua, Genoa Road, Anerley at 2pm.

 

Alfred Tisi R.I.P.

I have also to announce the sad news of the death of Alfred Tisi who was a long serving member of the Club and died on Tuesday 14th of November at 4pm. He received the sacrament of anointing and all his family were with him at the time of his death.

 

Annual General Meeting of the Club

 

The Annual General Meeting took place on Saturday 21st of October and was attended by around 23 members of the Club. Unfortunately no members came forward to replace any of the existing members of the committee and thus the committee remains the same. The motion to increase the membership subscription to £10 was not passed. However the motion to make the Club more inclusive was overwhelmingly passed and the constitution was amended. A copy of the amended constitution was sent out to members on email. Anyone not on email can receive a copy by sending a SAE to the secretary.

 

Secretary's Report 2017

I am pleased to report that I have recovered from my cancer treatment. However, I will be looking to retire from the work of secretary in the not too distant future, certainly by the end of 2019 when i reach 80 years of age. I will seek to assist anyone who is willing to take over this work from me. It is gratifying that more members have come forward to lead rambles, many

for the first time. Now we should also be also be seeking new younger blood to stand for the committee in the coming years to ensure that the Club has a bright future to look forward to and members can still enjoy the unique benefits of belonging to and sharing in a truly Christian Club

 

TWELFTH NIGHT (EPIPHANY) PARTY

 

On Saturday 6th January ,the Twelfth Day of Christmas, celebrate this special dayand the beginning of the new year by dining and dancing in a night club atmosphere at Lowiczanka Restaurant(POSK),1st Floor,238-246 King Street, Hammersmith W6 ,which is round the corner from Ravenscourt underground station. The total cost for a three course meal ,coffee or tea, including 10% servicecharge, is £31.35. It even includes Christmas crackers. Drinks are ordered from the bar at reasonable prices. Arrive at 6.45pm for 7pm and dance the night away, well, shall we say until 1pm? To book ,please send your cheque ,payable to R.G.Slater, for said sum, together with your order from the menu shown here, toRobert Slater,6 Shelley Close, Hitchin, Herts SG4 0PW, by Tuesday 21st December. Cheques will not be banked until after 6th. If need be, Robert can becontacted either by e.mail, rgs166@hotmail.com ,or by telephone, number 01462435229. Who would like to be the traditional Lord of Misrule for the night?

 

CHRISTMAS PARTY MENU 2017

MENU No 1

MON-THURS £21/ FRI-SAT 28.50

 

Starter

WILD MUSHROOM CREAM SOUP

BORSCH WITH TRADITIONAL POLISH DUMPLINGS

 

Main Course

ROAST TURKEY WITH CRANBERRY SAUCE

SALMON WITH VEGETABLES AND BUTTER SAUCE

ROAST LAMB WITH GRILLED VEGETABLES

 

Desert + Coffee/Tea

CLASSIC CHRISTMAS PUDDING TRADITIONALLY SERVED WITH BRANDY SAUCE

HOMEMADE CHEESECAKE

MINCED PIE ICE CREAM

 

SOUPS ARE SERVED WITH TRADITIONAL POLISH BREAD

MAIN COURSE SERVED WITH POTATOES AND SELECTION OF VEGETABLES

VEGETARIAN MAIN COURSE: SPINACH PANCAKES OR POLISH DUMPLINGS

THE PRICE OF THE MEAL INCLUDES CHRISTMAS CRACKERS

 

SERVICE CHARGE OF 10% WILL BE ADDED TO YOUR BILL

 

 

.Holiday in St Ives, Cornwall May 4th -11th 2018

Some of us long retired members are going on the Christian Guild's 'Sightseeing & Discovery' Holiday staying at Treloyhan Manor Hotel, St Ives, Cornwall TR26 2AL.

 

If you would like to join us, ring Dorothy Hickman for details or contact hotel on: 01736 796340 or email : treloyan@christguild.co.uk to book or for more information.

Please let Dorothy know if you book.