Programme
Wednesday Meetings, Weekends Away & Other Events
November 2008
Sunday 2nd November
Whole Hog Challenge
Roz
Roz has invited us to go the Whole Hog – a foot based course of about 8 miles including various fun challenges en route. At £35 per person, it’s a bit more pricey than our usual events, but all proceeds go to Marie Curie Cancer Care.
Set at Wantisden Hall, Suffolk, the organsiers don’t specify what the challenges are but guarantee they will be fun (if dirty), with a wimp-out option for any task you really can’t contemplate. What better way to raise money for such a good cause?
They are looking for teams of three to take part. Please let Roz know if you’re interested.
Wednesday 5th November
Ali’s Birthday Meal
Most of you know Ali and many of you will know that this year is her 40th birthday. Come to the Green Man in Howe Street for 7:30pm (eating at 8pm) and help her welcome middle age. Any reassurance that life isn’t over will be welcomed.
Leaving Chelmsford towards Great Dunmow on A130, turn left at the last roundabout (signposted Howe St. and Gt. Waltham) - sign board to the Green Man. Pub is on the left after ½ mile (grid ref. TL696148, see map)
Please let Dave know if you want to come as table numbers will need to be confirmed a couple of weeks in advance.
Wednesday 12th November
Committee Meeting
Join us to plan our trips for late spring and events for February & March. Everybody welcome.
Saturday 15th November 2008
Tour of Television Centre
A backstage tour of BBC Television Centre. You'll see into the studios, visit BBC News, and have a chance to play in the interactive studio. TV Centre is in Wood Lane, Shepherd's Bush, opposite White City underground station (Central Line). Be at the main entrance at 1pm. The tour lasts about 2 hours.
Cost £9.50. This visit is proving very popular, and there are only a few places left. Please send money to Dave P to book by 22nd October.
Wednesday 19th November
Annapurna Sanctuary Slide Show
Gary
Join Gary for a night literally on top of the world as he takes us on a tour of the foothills of the Himalaya. The Annapurna Sanctuary is a high glacial basin north of Pokhara in Nepal. Careful, it may end up as another destination on your ‘To Do’ list!
Friday 21st to Sunday 23rd November
Weekend in Bristol
Bristol hostel is a comfortably converted waterfront warehouse in the heart of the vibrant city of Bristol. With views over the waterways, it has been sympathetically restored to create a relaxing yet cosmopolitan atmosphere. Visit the magnificent Avon Gorge, Brunel’s suspension bridge, the historic harbour and the SS Great Britain, or one of the many theatres, museums and art galleries in the city.
Deposit £44 to cover bed and breakfast. You have the option of travelling by car, bus or train.
Wednesday 26th November
Pub Night: The Queen’s Head, Fyfield
The Queen's Head, in the village of Fyfield, is a delightful seventeenth-century country pub, situated in beautiful countryside three miles north of Chipping Ongar, on the B184 at the junction of Ongar Road, Queen Street and Dunmow Road. (Grid ref TL570069, postcode CM5 0RY, see map)
Listed in the Good Beer Guide, a great choice of real ales is served.
Note: Unless otherwise stated, Wednesday events start at 8.30pm at the YMCA in Victoria Road, Chelmsford
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