Programme for April 1998

Yes, time again to start reeling in those unsuspecting people who show an interest in hostelling. Dave will be doing another of his popular "Review of the Year" slide shows. Please come armed with welcoming smiles, and anyone you manage to pull in off the street on your way.

This walk around the delightful village of Finchingfield and its surrounds is just the thing to get you warmed up for the Easter trip. There is also the strong possibility of a teashop in the afternoon.

Meet at 10:30 am in the carpark at Coval Lane (near the fire station) or 11:00 by the Green in Finchingfield. Bring sandwiches (enough for yourself and Lynn) .

Bring your own maps and boots as this is your last chance to prepare for Easter.

We will be staying at Rydal Hall Youth Centre near Ambleside. This is a fully-equipped hostel-style self-catering centre in an excellent location for walking and exploring the southern Lake District. There is even a bar and a teashop on the site!

The Centre is not available on Thursday 9th. Some of us will be staying at Windermere hostel on that night, but remember that Thursday before Easter usually sees some of the worst traffic jams of the year, so anyone who’s working that afternoon will need to stay somewhere en route, or travel on Friday. There’s also the choice of coming home on Monday or Tuesday - please let me know as soon as possible which option you want.

You’ve walked the hills, ate the cream tea, probably bought the T-shirt, now see what you really know about the Lakes.

From 8pm at Dave’s in Springfield

Party! Party! Come and celebrate Trevor’s ever increasing tally of birthdays! As he’s getting kinky in his old age there will be an "‘Allo, ‘Allo" theme (anything to get the girls in short skirts and low cut blouses). Bring your own booze, nosh and string of Gallic onions.

Watch out those skittles! CYHA go bowling!

Meet at the Megabowl at approx. 8:30pm to play at 9:00 and for beer in the White Horse at 10pm. Please let Dave J know if you’re interested so he has an idea of numbers.

Cost £4.50

Brush up on those essential skills on this extremely economical weekend course in Kemsing Youth Hostel, nr. Sevenoaks, Kent. Starts 10:00am Saturday and ends 4:00pm Sunday. Price is £35 for adults and includes all meals, tuition and overnight accommodation.

Contact June Jordan on 01634 861348 after 6:00pm for further details.

Eastern Area are organising a litter/beach clearance in the Hunstanton area in Norfolk. Volunteers staying at the Youth Hostel will be give a free overnight for taking part. Contact Romaine Byers on 01727 836912 for more details.

Closer to home, Harlow group are organising a litter pick between 10am and 1pm in Harlow Town Park near the Youth Hostel and hoping to raise money for disadvantaged children and young people. Contact Margaret Mountsteven on 01279 419191 if you are interested in helping out.

An evening of poetry and music at Trudi’s. Bring your favourite poems to read. 7pm - 10.30pm.

By now you should all have your Lakes photos back, so bring them along plus any others you have of trips or holidays.