Chelmsford YHA Group

Programme

Wednesday Meetings, Weekends Away & Other Events

February 2007

Wednesday 7th February

Pub Night ~ Margaretting Tye

Cressida

Ward off those winter chills with drinks at The White Hart, Swan Lane, Margaretting Tye, near Ingatestone, (grid ref TL683012, see map) from 8:30pm. This fine Real Ale pub is hidden down a country lane which runs between the villages of Stock and Margaretting.

The White Hart Inn became a pub at the turn of the Century in order to cater to the workers building the Chelmsford Railway. The pub became infamous for regular prize-fights and patrons became known as the 'Tigers' for their fighting ability. Margaretting-Tye soon became known as 'Tigers Island' as it was on higher ground than the surrounding flood plain.


Wednesday 14th February

Un-Valentines Night

Dave P

For those of you who would prefer not to spend the evening going soppy over a box of chocs and some garage forecourt flowers, we are planning an audio-visual treat. We plan to show some videos with an outdoor theme – bring your own popcorn.


Friday 16th February to Sunday 18th February 2007

Weekend in Belguim

Tom

Tom is planning a trip to Bruges for a Birthday weekend. The trip is of course to admire the many fine buildings and museums the city has to offer (nothing to do with beer or chocolate!)

We are travelling by Eurostar train to Brussels leaving Waterloo at 10:43 on Friday. You need to check in 45 minutes before. Tom has the tickets, so collect them from him in advance, or meet at the Eurostar terminal at Waterloo at 09:30. Return train on Sunday evening leaves Brussels at 17:59, arrives Waterloo 19:24.

We’re staying at YH Europa-Brugge, a modern hostel about 15 minutes walk from the railway station and the historic city centre.

All the tickets for our group reservation on Eurostar are now taken.


Tuesday 20th February

Shrove Tuesday Pancakes

A fry up with difference! Janie has invited everyone round to her place to revive the old CYHA tradition of a Shrove Tuesday get together. Bring your own ingredients (oil, flour, milk, eggs & fillings) and the fun starts at 7:30.

Please let Janie & Gordon know if you are coming.


Wednesday 21st February

Committee meeting

We will be trip planning for late summer and organising Wednesday evening activities for April.


Sunday 25th February

boot

Finchingfield & Great Barfield Walk

Dave J

A walk of 5 miles from the picture-postcard village of Finchingfield following the River Pant to Great Bardfield, and returning by Finchingfield Brook. Please bring sandwiches for lunch. Meet by the green at Finchingfield at 10:30 (see map).


Valle de Viñales

Wednesday 28th February

Cuba Slideshow

Dave & Ali

Dave and I spent a cracking couple of weeks touring Cuba, as did John M, and we are keen to share our experiences with you. From 1950’s cars and crumbling colonial splendour, to steamy jungles and towering mountain ranges – we’ve got the lot. There’s nowhere on earth quite like it, so get the low-down from us.

Preview some of the pictures


Note: Unless otherwise stated, Wednesday events start at 8.30pm at the YMCA in Victoria Road, Chelmsford

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