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Wednesday 3rd May Pub NightNigel We've decided that it's been far too long since we last graced the White Horse Pub in Pleshey! Come along and down a sociable couple of drinks in this delightful village pub. (Grid ref TL664145) See map Wednesday 10th May Evening WalkNigel Danbury Common revisited. Some of you may recall a very successful evening walk last year which Nigel organised but was unable to go on due to illness. Not wanting to miss out he has re-scheduled it for this year! Meet in the car park by the Cricketers pub in Danbury at 7.30pm for an hour or so's walking before meeting back at the pub for a well-earned drink at about 9pm. As you go up the hill into Danbury on the A414 from Chelmsford, turn right opposite the Bell Inn into Well Lane. At the end of Well Lane, turn left (Woodhill Rd). At the second turning on the left (Penny Royal Rd) you will see the Cricketers Arms. There is a small National Trust car park by the junction. See map. Saturday 13th May Sid KipperTrudi Sid Kipper, the folk singer and raconteur, is appearing at the Rayleigh Arms pub in Terling. Trudi assures us that although he is very funny, he can be quite rude (so not suitable for Lynn). The cost is about five pounds - for more details and tickets either contact Trudi before the 11th May, or the Rayleigh Arms direct on 01245 353558. Saturday 13th May Three Peaks of YorkshireThe challenge is to climb the three major peaks of the Yorkshire Dales (Pen-y-Ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough) in a day, a walk in excess of 20 miles. Contact Lorna if you think you're up to it!. Sunday 14th May Epping Forest WalkDave goes back to his roots with a spring walk in Epping Forest. Please bring sandwiches (yes, that does include you, Lynn) as the forest pubs get very busy. Meet at the Honey Lane Plain car park near Waltham Abbey at 11am. From M25 J26 take A121 towards Loughton; after 500m (past Volunteer pub) turn right at crossroads (Woodbine pub opposite) into Forest Side, car park is immediately on left - grid ref TQ413996. See map Approx 45mins from Chelmsford). Wednesday 17th May Committee MeetingAs usual everyone is welcome to come to the Charles Peters Lounge and discuss the future events and trips the group will be booking in the months to come. All ideas and suggestions gratefully received. Wednesday 24th May Scotland QuizSo you think you know your Trossachs from your Hebrides? Test your knowledge with a light-hearted quiz courtesy of Lorna, in preparation for the forthcoming week in the far north. Lorna also promised to do a section on Gaelic pronunciation and the names of Scottish Mountains, so at least you'll know what to say when your friends ask you what you climbed! Friday 26th May to Sunday 4th June Scotland: Sutherland and Cairngorms
We will be spending the first half of the week at Durness Youth Hostel, which is on the far north coast of Scotland. A magnificent setting, with the mysterious Smoo Cave nearby. Try a boat trip inside, or venture on to Cape Wrath. Great hillwalking including Ben Hope, Cranstackie & Ben Spionnach. Other sights worth seeing are the Arts and Crafts Village at Balnakeil, the Highland Rare Breeds Farm, the RSPB reserve of Handa Island and the Faraid Peninsula. There are 6 beautiful, clean sandy beaches within easy walking distance. 
We then move on to Loch Morlich hostel in the Cairngorms. By the Loch in Glen More Forest Park above Aviemore with easy access to Cairngorm by ski-lift. Also Ben Macdui and the largest area in Britain above 4000ft. This wild plateaux overlooks some of the most magnificent corries and cliffs in Scotland.
Total cost of the week is expected to be about £160. All places on this trip are now taken. |
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