Wednesday 1st October
Hong Kong Slideshow
Cynthia / John / Cress
Join us on Zoom for an evening focussing on Hong Kong. The highlights are Cynthia & Jonathan’s holiday from 2017, history from John, and Cress’s Dad’s pictures from 1950s.
Sunday 5th October
Writtle Walk
Cress
Unfortunately, we've had to postpone the planned walk at Purleigh for today.
Instead, Cress will lead a walk from Writtle going to Edney Common, total about 10 miles. Bring something for your lunch, and meet at 10.30am at the Writtle village car park (CM1 3DT) near the duck pond ///upset.cracks.panic.
Wednesday 8th October
Meal - Rose & Crown Gt Waltham
George & Jonathan
A joint celebration for George and Jonathan’s birthdays from 7:30pm. Let George know by 1st October if you want to come so we can book a table.
Wednesday 15th October
Committee Meeting
Join us on Zoom for planning trips for the spring and events for December.
Friday 17th to Sunday 19th October
1912 Centre, Harwich
Jim
We've booked the 1912 Centre, a hostel in the old fire station in the Harwich Conservation Area.
This hostel is in the heart of Harwich heritage area, only 50m from the sandy beach, promenade and harbour. It was built in 1912 as the Town Fire Station, and has been converted to a fully-equipped hostel. We have sole use for this weekend. You'll need to bring a sleeping bag.
There'll be opportunities to explore the historic port. Visit Dedham and follow the Stour Estuary from Manningtree, Mistley and Wrabness to the seaside resort of Dovercourt.
Directions: Follow A120 to Harwich Quay, continue past the Navy Yard Wharf. The Centre is located in Cow Lane adjacent to the historic Electric Palace Cinema. Free on-street parking.
Or from Harwich Town railway station, follow signs to Electric Palace (Cow Lane, Off Wellington Rd, CO12 3ES, ///navigate.flinches.leaned, grid ref TM261326)
£50 deposit to book a bed
Wednesday 22nd October
Pub - The Crown, Sandon
Cress
Meet up for a drink or two at The Crown, Sandon, CM2 7SH, from 8:30pm.
Wednesday 29th October
Annual General Meeting
This is our chance to recap over the last year and look to the year ahead. The meeting starts on Zoom at 8.30pm. There is a phone alternative for those who struggle with the internet. Contact us for joining instructions. Online voting will be available, or you can appoint a proxy to vote on your behalf.
Agenda to include Secretary’s, Treasurer’s and Chairman’s report, Election of the Committee.
Any motions for the meeting, or appointment of proxies, should be sent in writing to the Secretary Dave Julian.