"Since joining the Group I have made lots of good friends and journeyed on many great trips to beautiful parts of the country. It has greatly improved my quality of life"
Thu 1 Tower of London Ceremony of the Keys (Andrew) Participate in historic military ceremony and mini tour by Yeoman Warder. Free
as long as you buy drinks in Yeomen's club! Dress code. 6.30 - 10.30pm. 6 places
only available - first come first serve.
Fri 2 – Mon 5 Castle Hedingham, Essex - Walking Weekend (Malcolm) Walks along River Colne, River Stour and to 'Constable country.'
Sun 11 Balcombe Walk (Pauline) 11 - 12 miles, lunch at West Hoathly. Visit the Priest House Museum & Gardens.
Sun 18 Grand Union Canal Walk (cont.) (Kathy) Watford to Uxbridge, approx. 11 miles. Meet East Croydon 9.30am.
Fri 23 – Mon 26 Pembrokeshire Camping (Andrew) Camping with the possible option of hostelling. Hopefully, 'Coasteering' along with other more tame pursuits.
Sat 31 Day trip to Brighton (Olga) Games and fish & chips on the beach. Meet at East Croydon 12 noon, catch 12.22 train. Bring a ball, badminton rackets and ping pong if you have them.
Sat 7 – Sun 8 Biggin Hill Air Show (Steve) Visiting either Saturday or Sunday.
Sat 14 – Sun 15 Castle Hedingham Cycling Weekend (Tim) Cycle from around Manningtree, Essex to Castle Hedingham on Saturday. Returning on Sunday.
Sat 28 Birthday Summer Ramble (William E.) Catch train from East Croydon to Lingfield arriving approx. 10.30am. 8 - 10 mile walk including lunch stop. Arrive at Wiremill approx. 5.30pm for evening drinks/BBQ. William will pay for first round. Catch bus back to Croydon or walk back to Lingfield for train.
Sat 5 Narrowboat Day Trip (Linda) From Lower Heyford, Oxfordshire.
Sun 6 Tanners Marathon (Jeff)
Sat 12 New Members stand - Lloyd Park World Party (Andrew) South London's biggest free music festival, music from 1 - 8pm.
Sat 19 Duxford Air Show / Proms (William E.) Concert of popular music combined with flying display, hot air balloons and firework finale. Can combine with visit to museum and make a full day of it. Concert price TBC - approx. £20.00.
Thu 24 – Sun 27 Camping in Devon / Dorset area (Malcolm) Details to follow.
Fri 22 – Fri 29 Northumberland (Linda & Andrew) Edmundbyers YH 20 miles SW of Newcastle from Fri-Mon. With extension to Fri 29th staying at Joiners Shop Bunkhouse, 10 miles N of Alnwick.