Programme

Wednesday Meetings, Weekends Away & Other Events

March 2007

Wednesday 7th March

Pub Night

Join us for an evening at the Wheatsheaf, just off the Green in Writtle, for a drink or two at this lovely traditional pub (see map.

Wednesday 14^th March

Civic Theatre – The Woman in Black

Cressida

Adapted from the novel by Susan Hill, the Woman in Black is a tense thriller verging on the supernatural. Prepare for a chilling evening of suspense. Contact Cress by 28^th Feb if you want a ticket. Cost £15.

Meet at 7:30pm at the Civic Theatre, Fairfield Rd, in Chelmsford (car park entrance in Coval Lane).

Friday 16^th to Sunday 18^th March 2007

Shining Cliff Hostel

Dave P

A rent-a-hostel weekend at a small 'off the beaten track' hostel in the heart of an ancient woodland in Derbyshire. Shining Cliff hostel is close to Derwent Valley World Heritage Site and within easy reach of Peak District National Park. There are many walks in the area; Shining Cliff Woods is a Site of Special Scientific Interest due to the variety of plants and animals. The wood supports a diverse bird community including warblers and flycatchers and, in the winter, bramblings and other finches. The National Tramway Museum and Carsington Water are nearby.

How to get there: From the A6 at Ambergate, just south of the junction with the A610 to Nottingham, turn into Holly Lane (signposted with a finger post) and cross over a stone bridge. Follow the road for about 1½ miles until you come to the third farm (Netherpark Farm). Turn right where a finger post directs you into the wood. Go through the five-barred gate and along the track to the parking area (do not obstruct the track to the hostel). The hostel is a 10 minute walk down the woodland track from the car park, bring a torch! (hostel is at grid ref SK335522 on OS Landranger 119)

Deposit £20 please. (total cost will be about £46)

Wednesday 21^st March

Committee Meeting

We will be trip planning for late summer and organising Wednesday evening activities for May. Everybody is welcome at the committee meetings.

Sunday 25^th March

Sunday Walk Dedham Vale

Dave J

Meet at the big car park at Flatford Mill (grid ref TM075335, see map) at 10:30 for a walk along Dedham Vale in Constable Country, for about 7 miles. We’ll probably be at the Red Lion in East Bergholt about lunchtime, but bring sandwiches to be on the safe side. Tea shops in Flatford & Dedham.

Wednesday 28^th March

Mountain Safety & Navigation

Dave P

Our traditional pre-Easter session, mugging up on mountain navigation and safety. It’s also a chance to compare guidebooks and get some ideas for walks.

Note: Unless otherwise stated, Wednesday events start at 8.30pm at the YMCA in Victoria Road, Chelmsford

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		Programme Wednesday Meetings, Weekends Away & Other Events March 2007

		Wednesday 7th March Pub Night Cressida Join us for an evening at the Wheatsheaf, just off the Green in Writtle, for a drink or two at this lovely traditional pub (see map. Wednesday 14^th March Civic Theatre – The Woman in Black Cressida Adapted from the novel by Susan Hill, the Woman in Black is a tense thriller verging on the supernatural. Prepare for a chilling evening of suspense. Contact Cress by 28^th Feb if you want a ticket. Cost £15. Meet at 7:30pm at the Civic Theatre, Fairfield Rd, in Chelmsford (car park entrance in Coval Lane). Friday 16^th to Sunday 18^th March 2007 Shining Cliff Hostel Dave P A rent-a-hostel weekend at a small 'off the beaten track' hostel in the heart of an ancient woodland in Derbyshire. Shining Cliff hostel is close to Derwent Valley World Heritage Site and within easy reach of Peak District National Park. There are many walks in the area; Shining Cliff Woods is a Site of Special Scientific Interest due to the variety of plants and animals. The wood supports a diverse bird community including warblers and flycatchers and, in the winter, bramblings and other finches. The National Tramway Museum and Carsington Water are nearby. How to get there: From the A6 at Ambergate, just south of the junction with the A610 to Nottingham, turn into Holly Lane (signposted with a finger post) and cross over a stone bridge. Follow the road for about 1½ miles until you come to the third farm (Netherpark Farm). Turn right where a finger post directs you into the wood. Go through the five-barred gate and along the track to the parking area (do not obstruct the track to the hostel). The hostel is a 10 minute walk down the woodland track from the car park, bring a torch! (hostel is at grid ref SK335522 on OS Landranger 119) Deposit £20 please. (total cost will be about £46) Wednesday 21^st March Committee Meeting We will be trip planning for late summer and organising Wednesday evening activities for May. Everybody is welcome at the committee meetings. Sunday 25^th March Sunday Walk Dedham Vale Dave J Meet at the big car park at Flatford Mill (grid ref TM075335, see map) at 10:30 for a walk along Dedham Vale in Constable Country, for about 7 miles. We’ll probably be at the Red Lion in East Bergholt about lunchtime, but bring sandwiches to be on the safe side. Tea shops in Flatford & Dedham. Wednesday 28^th March Mountain Safety & Navigation Dave P Our traditional pre-Easter session, mugging up on mountain navigation and safety. It’s also a chance to compare guidebooks and get some ideas for walks. Note: Unless otherwise stated, Wednesday events start at 8.30pm at the YMCA in Victoria Road, Chelmsford Next Month...
Please send any comments on these pages to Dave Plummer