Programme
Wednesday Meetings, Weekends Away & Other Events
January 2008
Wednesday 2nd January
No Meeting: Sorry guys, but we figure we’ll either still be nursing hangovers or struggling to adjust to the first day back at work.
Wednesday 9th January
Naples Slideshow
Chase away the chills and damp of a British winter with images of golden sunshine-bathed Neapolitan streets, spiced with the volcanic might of Vesuvius and the ruined city of Pompeii – all courtesy of Helen & Dave’s trip last year. A must-see!
Saturday 12th January
Straw Bear
The streets of Whittlesea (nr Peterborough) may not be seeing George and the Good Easter Molly Gang doing their lunge and grapple this time around (it’s a folky-dance thing, best not to ask). But there are plenty of other dancers to see and real ales to try whilst you experience a bit of British Culture in the raw. For details see: Straw Bear website
Sunday 13th January
Mill Green & Blackmore Walk
Time to walk off some of those Christmas pounds with a modest 6½ miler through the remains of the ancient Writtle Forest with sweeping views over the village of Blackmore.
Meet at 10:30am at the parking area opposite The Viper, Mill Green (grid ref TL640019, see map). From here we will be walking to the Leather Bottle, Blackmore for a spot of lunch about 1pm, before returning to Mill Green. Please let Jim know if you’re coming.
Wednesday 16th January
Committee Meeting
We will be trip planning for summer and organising Wednesday evenings for March. Everybody’s welcome.
Friday 18th to Sunday 20th January 2008
Wetherdown Hostel, Hampshire
On top of the South Downs is Wetherdown Hostel, an award-winning example of an eco-renovation and a comfortable place to stay, just a few steps from the South Downs National Trail, three miles south of the picturesque village of East Meon, it benefits from some of the best views in Hampshire. A clean, bright, friendly hostel, ideal for walkers and cyclists. The hostel has spacious communal areas, comfortable bedrooms with hand basins & separate bathrooms / toilets throughout. A ‘help yourself’ breakfast is included in the price. There is a small fully equipped self-catering kitchen. All linen, duvets and towels provided.
The hostel is at the Sustainability Centre, Droxford Road, East Meon, GU32 1HR. Take A3 from London/Petersfield; shortly after Queen Elizabeth Country Park, take a left turn - sign posted Clanfield. The road then doubles back under the A3. At the Rising Sun Pub turn right (there is a brown sign signposted The Sustainabilitiy Centre). Follow the road for about 2 miles - the last mile is up hill through woods. At the top of the hill turn left by a cottage onto the Droxford Road. Continue for about 400 yds and the Centre is on the left Grid Ref SU 676 189, see map.
£35 will book your bed. Total cost including meals and petrol contribution will be about £50.
Wednesday 23rd January
Pub Night: The Green Man
Join us for drinks at the Green Man, Highwood Road, Edney Common, CM1 3QE (grid ref TL649044, see map) from about 8:30pm. This is a lovely pub in a rural location, perfect for a quiet night out.
Wednesday 30th January
Curry Night
Warm yourselves up with a spicy night out on the town at The Spice, Duke St, Chelmsford. 7:30 for 8pm, please let Helen know if you’d like to come so she can book you a poppadum.
Note: Unless otherwise stated, Wednesday events start at 8.30pm at the YMCA in Victoria Road, Chelmsford
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