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Sunday 3rd October Sunday Walk - Ickworth A walk from Ickworth House, Horringer, (3 miles SW of Bury St Edmunds on W side of A143). Bring a picnic lunch. A chance to look in the house if you want, and a seven mile walk around the park and through the woods - Ice House Hill, River Linnet, Chevington Iron Pillars, Obelisk and the Fairy Lake. The House, park and gardens costs £5.20. Park and gardens only costs £2.20. National Trust members free! Meet at 11am at the car park. Wednesday 6th October Two Left Feet In anticipation of George's glorious barn dance at the weekend, Lorna has offered to put us through our paces and make sure we know the basic moves. So if you don't know your willow stripping from your promenade (or even if you do!) come along and be educated. If we successfully master the rudiments Lorna promises to introduce us to the steamy Latin rhythms of Ceroc dancing. 
Saturday 9th October George's Five-Oh Many of you will be amazed that in spite of his youthful appearance George is about to reach his half century. To celebrate this momentous occasion he will be holding a barn dance at Chignall St James Village Hall from 7.30pm to about midnight. There will be a bar and a Polish-style buffet. Everyone is welcome, but parking is limited, so please coordinate transport with Lorna. This is an event not to be missed! Sunday 10th October Saffron Walden Hostel Garden More gardening work at the Youth Hostel. We plan to plant the climbing plants along the west wall amongst other jobs. Please let Jim know if you can come, and bring the usual gardening equipment. We'll be there from 10am to 5pm. See also news and pictures of our project to transform the garden at Saffron Walden Youth Hostel Wednesday 13th October Annual General Meeting We need your support! Please come and hear our report for the year, voice your opinions and ideas, vote or volunteer for the committee. 
Friday 15th October to Sunday 17th October Stow-on-the-Wold A weekend at Stow-on-the-Wold in the Cotswolds; a region which is arguably the tea-shop capital of Britain. The hostel is situated in the market place in the middle of Stow, with one or two pubs a few doors away. 
Attractions nearby include the famous villages of Bourton-on-the-water, and the Slaughters, the Oxfordshire, and Gloucestershire ways. Jim also has details of a 24 mile bike ride centred on Stow if anyone is interested. £20 deposit by start of Sept. please. Total cost: £35 Wednesday 20th October Room 101 Gary In a blatant take off of the popular T.V. series, Gary will be inviting you bring along representations of the four things you most hate in the world. The evening will then be spent justifying their consignment to the eternal dustbin. Caution! If you fail to argue convincingly enough, you will be forced to take your pet-hate home with you! Friday 22nd October Old Court Theatre: Effie Trudi Chelmsford Theatre Workshop are performing "Effie", a new comedy by a local playwright. It's set in 1997 following the General Election and is about a computer which can solve the problems of the world. It's at the Old Court Theatre in Springfield Road. If you are interested in seeing this play, please contact Trudi by 8th October, or call the box office on 01245 606505 for tickets. Cost £6 Saturday 23rd October Paint Balling A paint-ball battle at Billericay (Norsley Rd., near water tower). You’ll be given a full protective suit, helmet, visor, and a paint-ball gun, and sent into the woods to fight for your life! Cost is £20 including 100 paint balls - which apparently doesn’t last very long. An extra 100 rounds costs £6, and smoke grenades are £3.50 each. Contact Dave J. if interested. See also SKIRMISH website. Wednesday 27th October Wild New Zealand! Trudi Trudi's Aunty Doreen has recently had two extensive holidays exploring the natural delights of both North and South Island New Zealand. From a cast of thousands she has slimmed it down to her best 150 slides. This should be a brilliant show, arrive early to be sure of a seat! |
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