Hello Ramblers

 

Spring is in the air, and summer is shortly following. It is good to see so lany members out on the Sunday rambles. It might be a good idea to bring an elergency sandwich with you as with the large turn out it may be difficult to acquire food in the pub.


Monthly Dinners: Saturday 3 June, 1 July, 3 septelber. Meet outside Westlinster Cathedral after 6pm Mass.
(NB. August 5, is the summer party).


Welcome to new members: Ann Clarke, Clapham Common, South Side SW4 9BW; Phil Doorly, Finsen Road SE5 9AX; G. Dowling,  Royston Road. Penge SE20 7QW; C. Goode Radnor Ave. Harrow MAl ISB; Roy Howard Lakehouse, Truslove Road. West Norwood SE4 9BW; Cristopher
NcNichols St. Nary Moorfields, 4-5 Eldon st. London EC2M 7LS; Hargaret HcSorley, Kenton Lane, Harrow Middlesex HA3 8RR; Elizabeth Roberts, Francis st. London SW1P 1AL; Simon Wilson, Harrow Close, Uckfield, East Sussex
TN22 5DT; Meg. Woollmer Lavender Place. Balpton. Oxon OX1S 2LB. (Sadly we only bave initials for some of our new members. It would be nice to include their Christian names) 

 

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History of the  Club Project: Work on this is going ahead. Do you remember the incident of the burning bus? or holding the door of the
plane dosed on the trip to Lourdes?  If you do you are cordially invited to a summer tea party on the afternoon of (Saturday 5 August). We are having a tea party at the holy apostles hall to gather information about historical events, beginning at 3PM. Long
standing members are particularly asked to make an effort to come to thls.and give the benefit df their memories. No need to arrange in advance, JUST TURN UP.. Bring any
relevant information along to share. We would be delighted to see a good turnout on this occasion. This Will be an inforrmal social event with no loud music.

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Obituary: Sadly news has reached us of the death of Irene
Treby who died in November 1994. Irene was a life member. R.I.P

Fancy a weekend sailing during the sUller? Paul Connolly is organising 3-4 weekend two day Thames sailing trips on barge "Centaur". He can accommodate one to four guests. Cost £50 inc. food and basic accom.odation. All will be

required to help with galley duties. Contact Paul

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Day of Recollection : Sunday 11June 1995.
Venue "The Grail" in Pinner, Theme for the day "To help one person to grow is to build the world". To book send cheque payable to St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Ramblers Club to
Caroline Nolan by June 4th. £5 for day plus morning toffee and afternoon tea. Lunch is £8
extra. Vegetarian meal also available but must be booked in advance.

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Club Publicity: Is the club publicity leaflet displayed in your parish church? If not please let one of the
lembership secretaries know and they will send you one.


Saturday events: It is good to see so many members organising Saturday rambles. Full details of these are in
the ramble list.


The next programme will be going out during the holiday month of August, so if you have anything to put in please let le have it before the 1st. of August.


Arundel and Brighton Ecumenical Walking Pilgrilage:
This annual event is organised by the Arundel and Brighton Diocese. This year's pilgrimage takes place from
Saturday 12 August to Sunday 27 August. It will commemorate the fourth centenary of St.Philip Howard, the 30th anniversary of the foundation of the Diocese of
Arundel and Brighton and 20 years of Walking Pilgrimages.


Average daily walking distance will be 18 miles. There will be Mass every day and several prayer stops at
churches along the way. Pilgrims sleep on floors in village halls, schools etc. cost for the whole pilgrimage is £130 (£90 if under 21) . This covers food, accomodatlon and transport for your luggage (one item
plus sleeping bag). For shorter periods the cost is £10 a night. Day pilgrims are very welcome at no charge.


More details from Haurice Hickman.


Holiday in Budapest: I have received details of an offer of accommodation for a holiday to encourage contact between Christians. Available between June ist. and August 31st. in either a small cottage or a room(s) in Budapest. Please send me a S.A.E. if you would like further details.

 

 

 

 

Lord make me an
instrument of thy
peace ..
Where there is hatred ...
let me sow love;
Where there is injury ...
pardon;
Where there is doubt ...
faith;
Where there is despair ..
hope
Where there is darkness.
light
Where there is sadness ..
joy

Picture reproduced by kind permission of The Universe

 

 

 

O Divine Master,

grant that I may not
so much seek to be
consoled ...
as to console
To be understood ...
as to understand
To be loved ...
as to love
For
I t i s
giving ...that
receive
It is in
pardoning ...that we
are pardoned
It is in
dying ...t.hat; .we' are
born to eternal life

CLUB COMMITTEE 1994-95


President: Fr David Barnes, Parish Priest; St Mary
Moorfields.


Vice President: Paul Brunning            Secretary. Helen Hunt 


Ramble List Compiler:                       Map Reading Learning, Assistant                                                                 Rambe List Compiler.                   

Meurice Hickmsn,                                 Terry Dobson, 


Membership Secretaries:


Peter Macdooald,                                 Frances Kershsw, 


Social Events Compiler.                    Other Duties
Caroline Nolan,                                    Catherine Scott

 

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SUNDAY and BANK HOLIDAY RAMBLES - JUNE to AUGUST


Sunday 4 June 1995 (OS Map 165)       Leader: Kevin Doyle
Meet: Baker Street at 1014 for 1035 train to Wendover (Change at Amersham) (Arrives: 1135).
Lunch: The Plough, Cadsden (serves food).
Tea: La Petite, Wendover (if possible).
Distance: 14 miles returning from Wendover.
Fare: £6.20 CDR WENDOVER. Walk is fairly hilly.


                           Saturday 10 June 1995 - ramble - see Saturday walk list


Sunday 11 June 1995 - DAY OF RECOLLECTION - see Newsletter above.


                           Saturday 17 June 1995 - ramble - see Saturday walk list


Sunday 18 June 1995 (OS Map 187)               Leader: Tony Finnegan

Meet: Victoria* at 9 05 for 9 19 train to Dorking (Arr 10 27).
Lunch: Stephan Langton, Friday Street (pub serves food) - eat yours elsewhere!
Tea: Dorking.
Distance: 18 miles returning from Dorking. Walk hilly in parts.
Fare: £5.40 CDR nORKING. For more information ring Tony on 0208-767-5293
Sunday 25 June 1995 (OS Map 187) Leader: Dorothy Hickman
Meet: Victoria" at 9 45 for 10 02 train to Redhill (Arr 1038).
Lunch: William IV, Bletchingley.
Tea: St Joseph's Parish Fete, Ladbroke Rd, Redhill. Entrance fee approx. 20P.
Distance: 10 miles returning from Redhill. Fairly easy underfoot.
Fare: £4.70 CDR REDHILL. Choice of cakes or bangers for tea!


                           Saturday 1 July 1995 - ramble - see Saturday walk list
Sunday 2 July 1995 (OSMap 199)                    Leader: Maurice Hickman
Meet: Victoria* at 9 30 for 9 47 train to Eastbourne (Arr 11 24).
Lunch: Tiger Inn, East Dean.
Tea: Birling Gap and/or Beachy Head.
Distance: 12 miles returning from Eastbourne.
Fare: £13.60 CDR EASTBOURNE. Possibility of swim if weather fine.Afternoon walk involves some steep cliff climbing but the faint hearted can return by bus to Eastbourne if they wish.


                           Saturday 8 July 1995 - ramble - see Saturday walk list


Sunday 9 July 1995 (OS Map 174) Leaders: Frances Kershaw and Meg Woolmer
Meet: Paddington at 9 05 for 9 25 train to Reading (Arr 10 00).
to connect with 10 15 train to CHOLSEY (Arr 10 34).
Lunch: Lord of Mischief, Blewbury.
Tea: Sorry. Bring your own!
Distance: 10 miles returning from Cholsey at 6 20(Arr Reading 6 42, Paddington 7 38).


Sunday 16 July 1995 (OS Map 166) Leader: Tony Finnegan
Meet: Euston (British Rail) at 9 35 for 9 54 train to Berkhamstead(Arr 10 29)
Lunch: Fishery Inn, Hemel Hempstead. Pub serves food. Eat yours elsewhere!
Tea: Chipperfield if T shop still open.
Distance: 16 miles returning from Apsley.
Fare: £6.30 CDR BERKHAMSTED.


Sunday 23 July 1995 (OS Map 165) Leader: Paul Connolly
Meet: Euston at 9 30 for 9 54 train to Tring (Arr 10 35).
Lunch: The Rose and Crown, Ivinghoe (food available).
Tea: Tring if possible.
Distance: 15 very energetic miles returning from Tring.
Fare: £7.20 CDR to TRING.
Walk involves a 500ft climb up IvinghoeBeacon.


Sunday 30 July 1995 (OS Map 197) Leader: Peter Macdonald
Meet: Victoria* at 8 40 for 9 02 train to Bognor Regis (Arr 10 48), then short bus ride to
Pagham. Leader will meet party at Bognor Regis.
Lunch: Crab and Lobster, Sidlesham (Good Food).
Tea: Pagham. ..
Distance: 7 miles returning by bus from Pagham to Bognor Regis.
Fare: E14.40 CDR to BOGNOR REGIS plus return bus fare to Pagham.


Sunday 6 August 1995  (OS Map 188)     Leader: Paul Brunning
Meet: Charing Cross at 9 50 for 10 10 train to Tonbridge (Arr 10 47).
Lunch: The Spotted Dog, Smart's Hill (Very good food).
Tea: Tunbridge Wells.
Distance: 10 miles returning from Tunbridge Wells.

Fare: E6.50 CDR TUNBRIDGE WELLS.


                           Saturday 12 August 1995 - A & B Pilgrimage walk - see                                Saturday walk list.


Sunday 13 August 1995  (OS Map 188)              Leader: Richard Chill
Meet: Victoria at 10 00 for 10 21 train to Eynsford (Arr 10 54).
Lunch: Lullingstone Golf Club.
Tea: Badgers Mount Garden Centre.
Distance: 10 miles returning from Otford.
Fare: E5.30 COR OTFORD.


                           Saturday 19 August 1995 - A & B Pilgrimage walk - see                                Saturday walk list.


Sunday 20 August 1995 (OS Map 166) Leader: John Dean (Mid Herts Catholic Ramblers).
Meet: Kings Cross at 1000 for 1023 train to Welwyn Garden City (Arr 10 51).
Lunch: The Bell, Codicote (Does food).
Tea: Welwyn Garden City.
Distance: 12 miles returning from Welwyn Garden City.
Fare: E5.80CDR WELWYN GARDEN CITY.


Sunday 27 August 1995                                  Leader: Paul Connolly
Meet: Liverpool St at 9 40 for 10 00 train to Shenfield (Arr. 10 27).
Lunch: Vipers, Mill Green.
Tea: Possibly at Ingatestone.
Distance: 9 miles returning from Ingotstone.
Fare: E5 70 CDR INGATESTONE. Ring Paul for more details


Bank Holiday Monday 28 August 1995        Leader: Philip Evans (OS Map 197)
Meet: Waterloo at 9 00 for 9 15 train to Petersfield (Arr 10 13).
Lunch: Three Horseshoes, Elsted.
Tea: No, but Traditional English Ale will be available later.
Distance: 20 miles returning from Rowlands Castle.
Fare: £14.30 CDR ROWLANDS CASTLE

 

SATURDAY WALKS from June to August 1995

 

Saturday 10 June 1995 (OS Map 187)          Leader: Maurice Hickman
Meet Victoria" at 9 20 for 9 40 train to Dorking (Arr 1022). Leader will meet party at station for short walk to other station (Dorking Deepdene) to catch 10 47 train to Gomshall(Arr HJ'S8). Walk very hilly but there are fine views at the tops of the hills to compensate.
Lunch: Windmill'Inn near Pitch Hill (sells food). Extra stop: Kings Head, Holmbury St Mary;
Tea: Cafe at top of Leith Hill (1000ft high if tower is included).
Distance: 15 Staggering miles finishing about 7pm at Star & Garter, near Dorking Station.
Fare: £5.40 CDR DORKING plus E1.70 single from Dorking(Deepdene) to Gomshall.


Saturday 17 June 1995 (OS Map 187/188)Leader: Paul Brunning
Meet Victoria" at 935 for 954 train to Edenbridge Town - arrives 1042 (Chan2e at Oxted).
Lunch: Hever Castle or Henry V pub opposite.
Tea: At Hever Castle if you wish.
Distance: 4 miles to Hever Castle plus 1 mile to Hever Station.
Fare: E5 CDR HEVER.


Saturday some time in June (Out/Side Country) Leader: Philip Groves
Ramble to France: Please contact Philip about the date and time of this event.

Saturday 1 July 1995                               Leader: Paul Connolly
Short walk plus Mass plus social.
Meet Euston main concourse for the 15 04 train to Apsley (Arr. 15 32). Gentle 5 mile stroll to Berkhamsted. 6 PM Mass in Sacred Heart Church, Park Street. Those who cannot come to walk but can attend Mass and social take 17 04 train from Euston to Brekhamsted (Arr. 17 39). Will be met at station. After Mass go to "The Boat" (a pub by the canal) for Bar-B-Cue.
To help Paul reserve space and food please ring him by 29 June if you are coming.
Fare: £6 30 CDR BERKHAMSTED.


Saturday 8 July 1995  (OS Map 187)      Leader: Dorothy Hickman
Visit to Priory Farm - PICK YOUR OWN.
Meet: Victoria* at 1115 for 11 32 train to Redhill (Arr 1201).
Lunch: Inn on the Pond, Nutfield Marsh.
Tea: Priory Farm or Redhill.
Distance: 6 miles returning from Redhill.
Fare: £4.70 CDR REDHILL. Possibility of a bus back to Redhill if required.


Saturday 15 July 1995                            Leader: Richard Chill
Meet: 2pm outside Hampstead Underground (Northern Line - Edgware branch) for historical
post Bastille Day walk across Hampstead Heath to Kenwood House.
Tea: Kenwood House
Distance: 5 miles returning from Hampstead.
Fare: E3.80 Cheap Day Travel Card. For more info ring Richard 


Saturday 12 August 1995 (OS Map 197) A & B Pilgrimage Walk ( part of Day One walk)
Meet Victoria* at 7 40 for 8 02 train to Arundel (Arr 09 27).
Lunch: The Bridge Inn near Amberley Station (pub serves food)
Distance: 4 miles returning from Amberley Station. Can visit museum near station in afternoon.
Fare: £12 CDR ARIJNDEL. From Arundel Station turn left and keep straight ahead towards town centre and up to Cathedral ( 1 mile) for 10 am mass. If not attending this Mass catch the later 09 02 or 10 02 train to Arundel and meet the Pilgrims after mass. Ring Maurice for more details nearer the date, i.e. on or just before 11 August.


Saturday 19 August 1995 (OS Maps 187/188) - A & B Pilgrimage Walk from The Westerham Hall, Westerham to The Moat URC Hall, London Road, East Grinstead. Lunch will be at The Royal Oak, Staffhurst Wood. Distance about 15 miles. It is possible to join this walkby getting a train from Victoria to Oxted and then a bus to Westerham. Return can be made by train from East Grinstead ( on the same line as Oxted) to Victoria. Train and bus times available from Maurice nearer the date ( See above).


Saturday 26 August 1995 (OS Map 186) Leader: Dorothy Hickman
Meet: Waterloo* at 10 30 for 10 51 train to Guildford ( Arr 11 55)
Lunch and Tea: Losely Hall - Elizabethan Manor House and Dairy Farm.
Distance: 7 miles returning from Guildford at about 6pm.
Fare: £7 CDR GUILDFORD. Admission to Losely Hall is £3.50.


Please Note. For all main line stations marked with an asterisk, the train calls at Clapham Junction 5-7 minutes later. Trains for Redhill, Eastbourne, Edenbridge Town, Arundel and Bognor Regis, also call at East Croydon 15 - 18 minutes later. Dorking trains also call at Sutton and Epsom. The 9 19 train on Sunday 18 June is a stopping train calling at Balham and West Croydon as well as Sutton and Epsom.