Programme for July 1999

Kentwell is a moated Tudor Mansion where they occasionally hold historical re-creations of everyday domestic Tudor life. Up to 250 enthusiasts will be living, acting, dressing and speaking as they would have done in the year 1520. King Henry is on wife no. 1 and there has been no split with Rome…..

Meet at Kentwell Hall (at Long Melford just off the A134 between Bury St Edmunds and Sudbury) at 11am. Please contact Alison if you need a lift.

Come and join Nigel on a splendid summer evening walk in the beautiful countryside near Danbury. Meet at the Cricketers, Danbury at 7.30pm for the walk, or 9pm for a friendly drink.

Staying at Snowdon House bunkhouse, Gwastadnant, Nant Peris, a barn which was converted into a bunkhouse in 1959, but recently renovated retaining much of its original character. The Bunkhouse has a well equiped kitchen, hot and cold water showers, a drying room for those days when you might get wet., a brand new insulated roof, a large banquet style table with benches for eating meals and planning the next day's adventure. Located on the A4066, a few miles south of Llanberis, about half way between Pen y Pass and Nant Peris. Traveling from Llanberis towards Nant Peris, after leaving Nant Peris, travelling for 1/4 of a mile, you will find Snowdon House on the left side of the road, with the carpark to the right which is also the campsite entrance.

You'll need to bring a sleeping bag, and crockery and cutlery.

Ideal location for all the big mountains. £10 deposit. Total cost of the weekend less than £40.

Destination The Hoop at Stock. Setting off from the YMCA at 7.30 for a leisurely 13 mile ride on country lanes. Please bring lights that work as you will be cycling home in the dark!

Go up to town for a walk round the amazing gardens at Kew. My favourite is the Victorian palm house, which has to be seen to be believed! We plan to have a shared picnic lunch, please contact Roz to find out what to bring.

Meet at Chelmsford railway station for the 9:41 train or outside Kew Gardens Victoria Gate (main entrance) at 11:30. Cost: £5 admission plus rail fare.

In the Charles Peters Lounge at the YMCA from about 8.30pm. Come along and share your views on future events and activities.

This weekend's work is postponed until 15th August

Particularly appropriate if you are joining us in the Tatras Mountains in September, otherwise a fun evening demonstrating exactly how much we don’t know about this fascinating country.