ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI CATHOLIC RAMBLERS' CLUB
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(Under the Patronage of the Cardinal Archbishop of Westminste)

 

Hon Treasurer                          Hon Secretary                         Mem Secretary
Peter Robson                           Helen Fox                                Richard Walton

COMMITTEE 1985/86


Compiler ot Ramble List            -  Maurice Hickman                      

 

Publicity                                     -  Peter MacDonald        

Social Activities                         -  Mary Walsh, 30 Briarwood Road, Clapham Park,

 

Other Duties                             - Winifred Hawthorne, 

 

                                                 - Diana Fox, 

 

MASS - SUNDAY 1 JUNE 1986
The Mother of Anna Davy died recently - Mass will be offered on Sunday 1 June at 10 00 am at et Mary Moorfields


COMMITTEE 1986/87
Are you willing to serve on the Committee? Just 4 meetings a year. Think about it as we shall shortly be looking for nominations.


WALKING PILGRIMATE - SUNDAY 10 AUGUST TO SUNDAY 24 AUGUST
This is the 12th Walking Pilqrimaoe organised by the Diocese of Arundel and Briqhton. This year's Pilgrima0e is called "The Wessex Walk" or "St Dunstan's Pilgrimage". The walk starts at Brighton and finishes at Bath a fortnight later. There are two rest days at Alton and at Marlborough. The pilgrims sleep overnight in halls on their own air beds or camp beds. Luggage is carried from one hall to another, so pilgrims only need to carry what they need for each day's walk. Naurice will be leadinn the walk on Tuesday 12 August from Billingshurst to Haslemere. The route is waymarked by arrows, so you can proceed at your own pace. The averaqe distance covered each day is 18 miles. If you wish for an information sheet and an
application form, please write to 1Maurice enclosng a SAE. The total cost of the pilqrimage is £68 which includes the use of the halls, food and return fare by coach from Bath.


SOCIAL
Wc are pleased to report that Joe Lee is now back home in his flat in Leather Lane, much better though still under the hospital. Joe has now unfortunately returned to hospital - but St Bartholomews.
Some members were very interested to see a past member, Joe Hand competing on "Mastermind" a few week3 ago.


Meg and Mary Walsh took part in "Morning worship" on London TV on Sunday 18 May.                                       


SATURDAY 31 MAY - CHEESE AND WINF PARTY
Will those who have not yet let Mary Walsh know if they intend to come please do so as soon as possible so that there
will be enough for them.


TUESDAY 17 JUNE

Please meet Mary Walsh at the Bank Tube Station at 7 30 pm for a Guided walk of Victorian London, The City and East Rnd revealed - cost £2.50.

 

R A M B L E  L IS T


COR - Cheap Day Return
FLTS - From Local Tube Station


SUNDAY 1 JUNE 1986                                      Leader - Ossie Barrett   
After 10 00 am Mass at StMary Moorfields., Eldon Street
Meet LIVERPOOL STREET, CENTRAL LINE at 10 55 for 11 10 to LOUGHTON
Lunch:      Duke'of Wellington, High                  Tea: Chingford
Beech
Distance:  9 miles returning from Loughton      Fare: £2.00 FLTS
Duty: Mary Walsh


SUNDAY 8 JUNE 1986                                    Leader- Rena Borg
Meet BAKER STREET at 9 45 for 10 04 to WENDOVER
Lunch:           The Plough, Whitely                 Tea: Wendover (if possible)
Distance: 13 miles                                           Fare: £4.20 CDR to Wendover
                                                                        Duty: Winnie Hawthorn


SUNDAY 15 JUNE 1986                                Leader - Hilary McNabb
Meet ClIARING CROSS at 10 15 for 10 30 to SEVENOAKS
Lunch:      The Lamb, Sundridge                    Tea: Sevenoaks (if possible)
Distance:  11 miles approx                              Fare: £3.20 CDR to Sevenoaks
                                                                        Duty: Maurice Hickman


SUNDAY 22 JUNE 1986                                 Leader -.Maurice Hickman
Meet VICTORIA 'Meeting Ploint' at 10 02 to BILLINGSHURST (arr 11 09)
Lunch: Blue Ship, The Haven                         Tea: Bring your own
Distancce 12 miles                                          Fare: £5.60 CDR
                                                                        Duty:Helen Fox

 

SUNDAY  29 JUNE 1986                                Leader - Philip Evans

Meet PADDINGTON 9.25 for 9 45 to NEWBURY (arr 10 46)

Lunch:       Furzebush, Ball HIll                       Tea: Little Chef, Newbury

Distance:   14 miles                                         Fare: £6.00 CDR
                                                                         Duty: Diana Fox

 

SUNDAY 6 JULY 1986                                Leader- John & Maddie Lawrence

Meet KING'S CROSS, PICCADILLY LINE platform at at 10.45, for 11 00 approx) OAKWOOD
Lunch: The Lock, Cockfosters                     Tea:Chipping Barney
Distance I0 miles                                          Fare: £2.00 FLTS
                                                                      Duty: Peter Robson

SUNDAY 13 JULY 1986                                       Leader - Maurice Hickrnan
Meet VICTORIA 'MEETING POINT' at 10 30 for 10 49 to DORKING (arr 11 40)
Lunch: The Cricketers, Westcott                   Tea: Polesden Lacy
Distance: 8 miles returning from Boxhill        Fare: £3.20 CDR to Dorking
                                                                       Duty: Peter Macdonald


SUNDAY 20 JULY 1986                                 Leader - Dorothy Hickman
Meet WATERLOO at 10 35 for 10 55 to GUILDFORD (arr 11 31)

Lunch: Drummond Arms, Albury                  

Tea: Chilworth Manor               (Admission 50p in aid of District Nurses)

Distance:      10 Miles               Fare:  £4.20  CDR Guildford
                                                  Duty: Richard Walton

SUNDAY 27 JULY 1986                                Leader - Philip Evans
Meet CHARING CROSS at 9 15 for 9 30 to  SEVENOAKS (arr 10 02)
Lunch: The Plough, Basted                           Tea: Little Chef, Otford
Distance: 23 miles                                          Fare: £3.00 CDR to Sevenoaks
                                                                        Duty: Winnie Hawthorn

 

SUNDAY 3 AUGUST 1986                             Leader - Tom Lally
Meet VICTORIA 'Meeting Point' at 10 30.for 10 49·to LEATHERHEAD
Lunch William IV, Mickleham                          Tea: Wimpey Dorking
Distance: 10 miles returning from.Dorking      Fare: £3.20 CDR to Dorking
                                                                        Duty: Maurice Hickman


SUNDAY 10 AUGUST 1986                          Leader - Paul Brunning
Meet LIVERPOOL STREET at 10 15 for 10 35 to AUDLEY END (arr 11 35)
Lunch: White Horse, Newport                        Tea: Bring your own
Distance: 10 miles                                          Fare: £6.00 CDR to Audley End
                                                                       Duty: Mary Walsh


SUNDAY 17 AUGUST 1986                          Leader - Diana Fox
Heet WATERLOO at -9 15 for 9 30 to VIRGINIA WATER (arr 10 07)
Lunch: The White Hart,Chobham                  Tea: Bring your own
Distance:11 miles                                           Fare: £3.20 CDR Virginia Water
                                                                        Duty: Peter Macdonald


BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY 25 AUGUST 1986 Leader- Philip Evans
Meet VICTORIA 'Meeting Point' at 9 30 for 9 49 to LEATHERHEAD (arr 10 32)
Lunch: Nutley Hall, Reigate .                            Tea: Boxhill
Distance: 18 miles returning from Leatherhead    Fare: £2.70 CDR
                                                                          Duty: Diana Fox

 

SUNDAY 31 AUGUST 1986 - Trip to the Seaside Leader - Maurice Hickman
Meet VICTORIA 'Meeting Point' at 9 30 for 9 47 to EASTOURNE (arr 11 15)
Lunch: Tiger Inn, East Dean                               Tea: Birling Gap and/or 

                                                                                    Beachy Head
Distance: 6 miles returning by bus from Birling Gap or 12 miles if walking back to Eastbourne. There will be an opportunity for swimming at Birling Gap if weather fine                                                               Fare: £8.10 CDR to Eastbourne
                                                                             Duty: Peter Robson


Please let Maurice have walks for the Autumn list by the end of July if possible.
New ramble leaders most welcome.


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SOCIAL EVENTS (contd)


SATURDAY 28 JUNE 1986 Summer Dinner
Please meet Mary Walsh at Tower Hill tube station at 6 30 pm to visit the new St Katherine's Dock precinct for dinner. Cbst £12.00 approx - deposit of £5.00 required. Please let Mary Walsh know by 10 June if you wish to go in order that the places may be booked.


SATURDAY12 JULY 1986
Come to Windsor for the Rose Show - bring your lunch and picnic in the Castle grounds. Catch the 10 42 train from Waterloo - CDR £3.50.


TUESDAY 22 JULY 1986
If you are interested in "On the Air Radio 2" the Golden Age of Radio, Celebrities quizzed by David Rider at the Pari.s studio, Lower Regent Street - 7 30 to 9 00 pm.
Please let Mary Walsh know by 10 June in order to obtain the free tiokets.


SATURDAY 2 AUGUST 1986
Walk across Hampstead Heath - tea at Kenwood House and Lakeside Concert at the Concert Bowl (un-numbered deck chairs £3.00 - sitting on the grass £1.75).
Meet Mary Walsh at Hampstead Heath Tube Station at 3 00 pm.


SATURDAY 23 AUGUST1986 - DOOMSDAY EXHIBITION" at the Public Records Office Museum
- admission £2.50. .t-1eeMtary Walsh at Chancery Lane Tube Station at 2 30 pm.

 

Stop Press: Sayurday 18th July. Meet Rena Borg pt Holborn Tube station
at 8 pm for a meal at The Dutch Pancake House.