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Sunday 1st October The Southern Cycle Saunter Enjoy a leisurely 30 to 35 mile cycle ride around the lanes of Kent. This event takes place every year on the first Sunday in October, organised by Croydon YHA Group. Teams of up to six people guess their way around the route, solving puzzles and quizzes on the way around. This event is not about finishing the route in the fastest time. The aim instead is to gain the maximum amount of points on the clues and quizzes. All entrants receive a certificate and the winning team gets a trophy. The cost is around £5. There are drinks and refreshments en route and lunch, tea and drinks are included in the price. Please contact Nigel as soon as possible if you're interested and we'll try to put a couple of teams together. Wednesday 4th October Pub Night: Pig & Whistle Pub night at this charming hostelry in Chignall Road, Chignall Smealy (grid ref 679112). Please join us from 8.30pm. Saturday 7th October George's Birthday Dinner George marks the passing of yet another year with a hearty meal at the Three Elms public house in Chignal St James, 8.00 for 8.30pm. He's eager for all his friends to join him, but needs to know numbers in advance so the table can be booked. As George has yet to enter the modern age of telecommunications, please declare your intentions to Dave P before 4th October. Wednesday 11th October Annual General Meeting Join us for a fun-packed evening where we review the events of the year and elect the committee to take us into 2001! Please make every effort to attend as we need a minimum no of members before we can start the meeting. Take the opportunity to shape our future! 
Friday 13th to Sunday 15th October Badby Hostel, Northamptonshire Badby Hostel, in rural Northamptonshire, is a 17th Century thatched cottage situated on the church green in one of Britain's prettiest villages. The area offers sweeping landscapes and a network of quiet lanes and footpaths. Nearby attractions include Badby Woods, the Nene and Knightley Ways, Oxford Union canal walk and cycleway, and there are two pubs in the village. Some of us will be bringing bicycles, and it may be possible to hire bikes at Pitsford Water. Please contact Jim (01277 654928) if you want to discuss bike transport or hire. Total cost for bed, food and petrol approx £32. Please pay £18 deposit by 20th Sept. Places are limited so don't delay. Wednesday 18th October Badminton
Just when you thought it was time to wind down for winter Dave wants you to join him bouncing around a badminton court chasing a little feathered ball. Venue is Riverside sports centre at 9pm (depending on court booking) with compulsory apres-game drink in the bar afterwards. Please let Dave know if you are interested at least a week in advance so he can book the right number of courts. Cost £2-£3. Saturday 21st October
Wakehurst Place Wakehurst is the stunning Kew satellite garden near Ardingly, Sussex. It has very extensive grounds with woodland walks, rhododendron dell, rare shrubs, herbaceous borders, a shop and restaurant etc. If that isn't tempting enough the autumn colours will be absolutely stunning at this time of the year. Open 9.30-5.30pm. The plan is to meet at the entrance at 11am. If you want to share a lift, contact Roz for details. Cost: £5.00 admission, free for Nat. Trust members. Wednesday 25th October Fascinatin' Fungi
Trudi Ever wished you knew more about those weird looking toadstools we see on our autumn walks? Well, here's your chance. This National Trust talk will give you an insight into sex life and sheer variety of these amazing organisms. Cramphorn Theatre, Fairfield Rd, Chelmsford 7.45pm. Entrance fee about £1.50.
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