Programme for July 2001

Wednesday 4^th July

Evening Pub Walk

In celebration of footpaths finally being opened up, Tom will be hosting an evening walk followed by drinks in the pub.

Meet at the Pig and Whistle pub in Chignall Smealy (grid ref 679112), at 7.30pm for the walk. Be sure to bring walking boots, insect repellent optional.

Sunday 8^th July

Paglesham Walk

Lorna

Paglesham is a tiny but delightful village just a few miles north-east of Southend-on-Sea, between the rivers Roach and Crouch. Meet outside the YMCA in Chelmsford at 10am, or in the car park of the village hall in Paglesham East End at 11am. The walk will take us to the Cherry Tree pub in Stambridge Road, Rochford.

We are planning to meet up with the Hostellers' Sailing Club, and there will be opportunities to go sailing. See directions. Further details from Lorna.

Wednesday 11^th July

Guided Wildlife Walk on Galleywood Common

Lynn

Lynn has arranged for Chelmsford Museum Service's Keeper of Natural Sciences to give us a guided tour of the Borough's own lowland heath at Galleywood Common. Chelmsford Borough Council has been managing and restoring this important habitat for several years. The walk will cover conservation techniques and examine restored areas, habitats and problems.

The walk lasts about one and a half hours, followed by a drink at the Horse and Groom.

Situated about 2 miles south of Chelmsford, the Common's 116 acres provide an example of lowland heath with a wide range of habitats including grass, woodlands, gorse, bracken, heathland, ponds and bogs. In July 1993 it became a local nature reserve. On the common was the old Chelmsford racecourse where races were held until the 1930s.

A contribution of £2 each will be collected - funds go to conservation projects.

Meeting at 7.30pm at the Horse and Groom Car park in Galleywood, grid ref TL701029 (Turn off B1007 Stock Rd at the Galleywood crossroads towards Margaretting, take the 1^st right and then bear right into Horse and Groom Lane)

Wednesday 18^th July

Committee Meeting

As usual everyone is welcome to pile into the Charles Peters lounge and help us decide future events and trips - all suggestions are welcome.

Friday 20^th to Sunday 22^nd July

Sheringham Youth Hostel, Norfolk coast

Dave / Ian

Sheringham is a pleasant resort around an original fishing village on the north Norfolk coast. Suggested by Ian Dinmore, our local guide, to include steam trains, coast walks, beaches, horses, pubs and brewery.

Sheringham hostel is a former children's home has its own tree shaded flower garden.

We expect at least 3 out of the 4 long distance paths will be open. Optional destinations include:
Wells for trip to Our Lady of Walsingham Shrine; Holt Georgian Village Pub/Tea Shop (on certain days this may mean horse an cart job!); Aylsham and NT's Blickling Hall via Narrow gauge choo choo; Roman Forts along Norfolks North Coast; NT Felbrigg Hall and Woodlands (if open). Pub meal at railway station with no village but royal waiting room. Victorian Mock Tudor Tour along the North East Coast, this includes a climb up to the top of Cromer Parish Church....good views!

We have also reserved some family rooms at the hostel for some of our members with children.

Deposit £22. Total cost for the weekend will be around £37.

Wednesday 25^th July

Call My Bluff

Ali

A foray into the dark world of strange sounding words and animal cunning. Teams will attempt to gain points by thinking up alternative meanings for little known words and persuading the opposition that it's all true! A glib tongue and a devious nature are a definite advantage.

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