Programme

Wednesday 7^th January

Pub Night – The Hoop

Dave J

Join us for a cosy night at this real ale pub, which also does scrummy food if you fancy turning up a little earlier. We’ll be propping up the bar from about 8:30pm. (The Hoop is in on the B1007 in Stock, between Chelmsford and Billericay, grid ref TQ693991, postcode CM4 9BD, see map)

Wednesday 14^th Jaunuary

Committee Meeting

Join us to plan our trips for summer and events for April & May. Everybody welcome.

Sunday 18^th January

Paper Mill Lock Walk

Cress & Mike

Meet at Paper Mill lock, Little Baddow at 10:30am for a super walk of about 8 miles through the Essex countryside. As we’ll be a bit short of time, please bring sandwiches for lunch. However there is a pub about halfway round for a warm up and a possibility of a teashop at the end.

Directions: From Chelmsford take A414 to Danbury. Turn left at mini roundabout signposted Little Baddow. After 2½ miles downhill, the Paper Mill Lock car park is on the left immediately before the river bridge (NGR TL776089, see map).

Wednesday 21^st January

Croatia Slide Show

John M

Croatia is a country with stunning scenery and a favourite for those looking for an unspoilt walking holiday in Central Europe. Join us for a fantastic slide show as John shows us round his recent holiday.

Wednesday 28^th January

Theatre Night – "Don’t Look Now"

Cressida

"Following the death of their young daughter, John and Laura visit Venice to try and escape their grief. But when the couple meet two aged sisters, one of whom claims to have psychic visions of the dead girl, strange things start to happen…"

Stage adaptation of Daphne Du Maurier’s supernatural thriller with a dark and terrifying climax.

7.45pm at the Civic Theatre, Fairfield Rd, Chelmsford.

Tickets available from Cressida for £12.50

Friday 30^th January to Sunday 1^st February

Burnham Deepdale, Norfolk

Cressida

Deepdale Granary Group Hostel offers self catering group accommodation on the North Norfolk coast.

The area is famous for its nature and bird reserves, especially Titchwell and Holkham. The village church, with its Norman Font and Saxon Roundtower, is part of a chain of ancient churches along the coastline, with many other fascinating stately homes and historical buildings close by. Admiral Lord Nelson was born and learnt to sail in the area.

The 17th Century granary at Deepdale Farm has recently been refitted as a comfortable and spacious hostel with fully equipped kitchen, large common room, showers, wash rooms etc.

£20 deposit to book (total cost will be about £40).

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

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