Programme

Wednesday Meetings, Weekends Away & Other Events

July 2002

Wednesday 3^rd July

Maldon Walk & Pub

An evening walk of 4 or 5 miles along the sea-wall at Heybridge with views across the Blackwater estuary to Maldon with its historic Thames Barges, returning along the Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation.

Meet at Heybridge Basin car park at 7:30pm (same as for the canal walk, grid ref TL870069, see map), or in the Old Ship pub, at Heybridge Basin afterwards: about 9pm.

Sunday 7^th July

Sunday Cycle Ride

James K

Meet outside the YMCA at 11am to cycle 20 miles or so on a circular route taking in Pleshey and Littley Green, with a pub stop for lunch.

Wednesday 10^th July

Committee Meeting

Join us for discussing September events and weekends away later in the year. Everybody is welcome.

Friday 12^th to Sunday 14^th July

Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk Coast

Trudi

A newly opened hostel in this ancient fishing village on the North Norfolk Coast Path. Creeks and salt marshes teeming with bird life; vast beaches, sand dunes and seals. Excellent footpaths, quiet flint villages, characterful pubs, green lanes and the magnificent Holkham Estate with its deer park and stately Hall.

Ian, our local expert, has already been to check it out: "Brill YH, nice warden, tons of things to do, coastal path is great, 2 narrow gauge railways we've not done before, Walsingham is a must (its a fantastic place), Roman ruins, boat trips to seal island and bird watching. Good pub 2 mins walk and found 4 good tea shops."

£22 deposit will book a bed (total cost will be around £38). Small rooms make the hostel especially suitable for families. Places are filling rapidly so don't delay!

Wednesday 17^th July

Theatre Trip ~ "The Life of Death"

Trudi

A production by the Chelmsford Theatre Workshop at the Old Court Theatre. The Life of Death is a gothic horror play in the Grand Guignol tradition from Clive Barker, author of numerous films and best selling books, including Hellraiser, Candyman and Weaveworld.

Latin America: revolution is in the air. El Coco, the bogeyman, has overthrown the junta and taken the presidential palace. In the dungeons below, monstrous creations seek revenge upon their maker. Can romance flourish between a monster and his hideous bride?

Tickets by phone, in advance, from the Civic Theatre Box Office on 01245 606505, in person, in advance, from the Civic Theatre Box Office or Chancellor Hall, or at the door from 7pm on the night of performance.

Performance starts 7.45pm. The Old Court Theatre is in Springfield Road, Chelmsford, half a mile from the town centre, opposite the prison.

Sunday 21^st July

Clare Walk and Barbecue

Chris & Janet

Janet, Chris and Bethany will be leading us on a walk in rural Suffolk, and have kindly invited us back to a BBQ afterwards. 11km (7 mile) figure of eight walk around Clare. Meet at Chris & Janet's house in Clare at 11:30am.

Walk starts from here - no teas to be served whilst we wait for others or we'll never leave! The first loop is 4km to the West of town and takes us the The Cock pub in Clare for 1:00pm. The second loop is 7km and takes us through Clare Castle Country Park and to the NE of town.

BBQ in the evening - bring whatever you want to be burnt to a crisp +drinks. For anyone just coming for the evening, the BBQ will start from 6:00pm.

Wednesday 24^th July

Evening Cycle Ride

Dave J

To make the most of these long summer evenings, Dave J has volunteered to organise a trip to the pub - by bicycle!

Meet outside the YMCA at 7:30pm for a leisurely 13 mile ride on country lanes, calling in at the Hoop pub in Stock about 9.30. Please bring lights that work as you will be cycling home in the dark!

Wednesday 31^st July

Slide Show

Dave & Ali

Witness the spectacular cliff top scenery of Pembrokeshire bathed in Spring sunshine; marvel at the rugged beauty of the Scottish Highlands and other recent group events. If you have slides or photographs you would like to share with us, bring them along. Everybody welcome.

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

Please send any comments on these pages to Dave Plummer

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		Programme Wednesday Meetings, Weekends Away & Other Events July 2002

		Wednesday 3^rd July Maldon Walk & Pub Jim An evening walk of 4 or 5 miles along the sea-wall at Heybridge with views across the Blackwater estuary to Maldon with its historic Thames Barges, returning along the Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation. Meet at Heybridge Basin car park at 7:30pm (same as for the canal walk, grid ref TL870069, see map), or in the Old Ship pub, at Heybridge Basin afterwards: about 9pm. Sunday 7^th July Sunday Cycle Ride James K Meet outside the YMCA at 11am to cycle 20 miles or so on a circular route taking in Pleshey and Littley Green, with a pub stop for lunch. Wednesday 10^th July Committee Meeting Join us for discussing September events and weekends away later in the year. Everybody is welcome. Friday 12^th to Sunday 14^th July Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk Coast Trudi A newly opened hostel in this ancient fishing village on the North Norfolk Coast Path. Creeks and salt marshes teeming with bird life; vast beaches, sand dunes and seals. Excellent footpaths, quiet flint villages, characterful pubs, green lanes and the magnificent Holkham Estate with its deer park and stately Hall. Ian, our local expert, has already been to check it out: "Brill YH, nice warden, tons of things to do, coastal path is great, 2 narrow gauge railways we've not done before, Walsingham is a must (its a fantastic place), Roman ruins, boat trips to seal island and bird watching. Good pub 2 mins walk and found 4 good tea shops." £22 deposit will book a bed (total cost will be around £38). Small rooms make the hostel especially suitable for families. Places are filling rapidly so don't delay! Wednesday 17^th July Theatre Trip ~ "The Life of Death" Trudi A production by the Chelmsford Theatre Workshop at the Old Court Theatre. The Life of Death is a gothic horror play in the Grand Guignol tradition from Clive Barker, author of numerous films and best selling books, including Hellraiser, Candyman and Weaveworld. Latin America: revolution is in the air. El Coco, the bogeyman, has overthrown the junta and taken the presidential palace. In the dungeons below, monstrous creations seek revenge upon their maker. Can romance flourish between a monster and his hideous bride? Tickets by phone, in advance, from the Civic Theatre Box Office on 01245 606505, in person, in advance, from the Civic Theatre Box Office or Chancellor Hall, or at the door from 7pm on the night of performance. Performance starts 7.45pm. The Old Court Theatre is in Springfield Road, Chelmsford, half a mile from the town centre, opposite the prison. Sunday 21^st July Clare Walk and Barbecue Chris & Janet Janet, Chris and Bethany will be leading us on a walk in rural Suffolk, and have kindly invited us back to a BBQ afterwards. 11km (7 mile) figure of eight walk around Clare. Meet at Chris & Janet's house in Clare at 11:30am. Walk starts from here - no teas to be served whilst we wait for others or we'll never leave! The first loop is 4km to the West of town and takes us the The Cock pub in Clare for 1:00pm. The second loop is 7km and takes us through Clare Castle Country Park and to the NE of town. BBQ in the evening - bring whatever you want to be burnt to a crisp +drinks. For anyone just coming for the evening, the BBQ will start from 6:00pm. Wednesday 24^th July Evening Cycle Ride Dave J To make the most of these long summer evenings, Dave J has volunteered to organise a trip to the pub - by bicycle! Meet outside the YMCA at 7:30pm for a leisurely 13 mile ride on country lanes, calling in at the Hoop pub in Stock about 9.30. Please bring lights that work as you will be cycling home in the dark! Wednesday 31^st July Slide Show Dave & Ali Witness the spectacular cliff top scenery of Pembrokeshire bathed in Spring sunshine; marvel at the rugged beauty of the Scottish Highlands and other recent group events. If you have slides or photographs you would like to share with us, bring them along. Everybody welcome. Note: Unless otherwise stated, Wednesday events start at 8.30pm at the YMCA in Victoria Road, Chelmsford
Please send any comments on these pages to Dave Plummer