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Programme and Newsletter

December-March 2012-13

Chairman’s Note’s

This year’s Christmas dinner will be held on Tuesday, 18

December at Ye Olde Plough House, Bulphan. A pre-dinner

walk is available for those who wish to avail themselves. Please complete

the enclosed booking form and return it to John Whitten as soon as possible.

Next Easter’s coach ramble will be on Tuesday, 9 April 2013, so please make

a note in your diary. This time we are off to Dunwich on the Suffolk coast.

John Whitten, who has been our Treasurer for a number of years, will be

stepping down at the 2013 AGM. We are now looking for a replacement. It

goes without saying that the job requires somebody with a logical mind who

has an interest in figure work. If anybody feels that they would like a more

active role within the group and take over this important role would they

please contact either me, or another member of the committee.

Secretary’s Report

Next year’s Area AGM will be on February 9th, Stock Village Hall, at 10.00am.The guest speaker, Lucy Humphrey, is the Senior Commercial

Marketing Officer for the Ramblers. There is normally a walk in the

afternoon.

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SAVE THE NATIONAL TRAILS CAMPAIGN

The government will soon make a decision on the future of the National

Trails. They could be at risk if responsibility for their maintenance is handed

over to County Councils or voluntary organisations. More than 7, 000 people

have already signed the petition to save them. To add your name to the list, just go to the Ramblers website.

Havering Footpath & Countryside Officer

Footpath Maintenance Working Party

Thank you from me and from Havering Council to everyone who has

come and helped this year. The final date for 2012 is November 16th

and the first provisional date for 2013 is March 15th.

It would be very helpful if Ramblers would let me know of footpaths in

our area where they feel work needs to be done.

The closing date for the next programme is the 28

th February 2013

As we plan to start to compile the April to July programme as soon as the

December-March programme is issued it would be much appreciated if you could supply your walks as soon possible especially if you require a specific

date. Our drop dead date is the 28th

February but please remember the later

you leave it the likelihood the dates that you require will be more restricted.

If you would like to lead a walk on the next programme, please contact a

member of the committee who I am sure will be happy to help you.

Can you please give your walk for the next programme to either

Peter O’Neill on 01708 455626 or Peter Rees on 01708 445177 or

[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

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Web Site

If you would like to receive your programme by e-mail instead of a paper

copy please contact Peter Owen on [email protected].

By obtaining your copy in this way it will save us printing and postage costs.

The programme is the largest outlay from our funds. A programme will, of course, still be printed but we are hoping to be able to cut down the number

being run off. However, if you decide after a trial of receiving the programme

via e-mail, that you would rather revert to the printed copy please just send another e-mail to Peter Owen at the above e-mail address and you will then be

sent paper copies. All members with e-mail access are urged to try the new

system.

All walks

If the weather is inclement, it is important to either check our web site as noted on page 1or contact the leader to see if the walk will take place.

Please check for the availability of public transport on the TFL web site,

before travelling at weekends to allow for the planning of alternative

routes.

Car share

Please car share where possible, as parking is often quite limited.

Curry Evening

Curry night is Thursday 28th

February 7.30pm at the Railway Hotel, Hornchurch at 7.30pm. The curry is optional as the full Ember Inn menu is

available. The curry evening is held in the function room so there is no

scramble for a table in the bar. The venue is next to Hornchurch District Line

Station, buses 252, 193, and 256 also pass the door. Further details can be obtained from Tony Hyde on

01708 551470.

mailto:[email protected]

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Walking with the Ramblers

‘All sporting activities have inherent hazards associated with them, and

rambling is no exception. In spite of the safety of members always being the

paramount concern, accident will occasionally occur. It is therefore important

that when entering into the activity, each member appreciates that they have a

responsibility to identify the hazards associated with the activity, and take all

reasonable steps to eliminate or minimize the potential for an accident to

occur’.

The Ramblers Association is a company limited by guarantee, registered in

England and Wales. Company registration number 445892. Registered

charity in England and Wales Number 1093577. Registered office, 2 Floor,

Camleford House, 87-90 Albert Embankment London SE1 7TW.

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Havering and East London Ramblers Association Committee Members

Chair :

Peter O’Neill

Secretary:

Ken Richards, 26 Arundel Road 01708 375559

Harold Wood. Romford.

RM3 0RT

Treasurer:

John Whitten, 68 South View Drive.

Upminster. RM14 2LH

Membership Secretary:

Diane Biggadike.

Walks Secretary:

Peter Rees

Havering Footpath & Countryside Officer

Joan Bullivant

Barking & Dagenham Footpath Secretary

Michael Cullen* 01708 379583

Newham Footpath & Countryside Officer

John Buckle

Webmaster:

Peter Owen

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* Not a committee member

As you read through this

walks programme you will

hopefully be thinking

about the walks that you

plan to put on the next

programme. To facilitate

getting dates that suit you

we are happy to accept

walks from the 4th

December.

Sat 1 Dec Sat 1 Dec 10:30am

Peter O’Neill

Meet at King George V DLR

station, for a walk to the O2

Arena.

5 Miles

Sun 2 Dec 10:00am

Ron Lockhart

Meet at Berwick Pond Country

Park.

Postcode RM13 9EJ

GR L/R 175 TQ543/836

Depending on numbers we will

make this a 5 mile walk or if they

want to continue after lunch I will

do so.

5 miles

Tues 4 Dec 10:00am

John Whitten

Meet at Grangewater entrance

gates (Park at end of Bucklers

Lane) for walk along Mardyke and

back to Grangewaters.

GR 607814

Registered Assistance Dogs Only

6.5 miles

Sat 8 Dec 10:15am

Joan Pearce

Meet at 10.15 in north-east corner

of Paddington Street Gardens,

opposite Luxborough Street,

(nearest underground Baker Street)

for a walk via Camden to

Cheapside passing four of

London’s ‘Great Trees’

6 miles

Sun 9 Dec 9:00am

Tony Rowe

Meet at Harold Wood Station at

for car share to Burnham-on-

Crouch. Catch train - fare £3.10 -

to North Fambridge for a walk

along River Crouch back to

Burnham. Bring packed lunch as

no pubs directly on route until

right at the very end of the walk.

Registered Assistance Dogs Only .

10 miles

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Tues 11 Dec 10:30am

Peter O’Neill

Meet at Bromley-by-Bow

underground station, for a walk

through Three Mills and

surrounding canals.

6 Miles

Sat 15 Dec 10:30am

John Buckle

Meet at Island Gardens Station DLR. walk to Blackheath and

Greenwich Park and back to Island

Gardens

5 miles

Tues 18 Dec 10:00am

Norman Tolley

Meet at Thorndon Park south car

park, the Half Way House end of

the park, for a walk across the park via Jury Hill to the visitor centre

and back again by a different

route. There is a £2.00 charge for this car park.

G.R. 633 899


5 miles

Yes it’s that time again

can you please give your

walks to either Peter Rees

or Peter O’Neill.

Sat 22 Dec 9:45am

David Brooks

Christmas Hat walk. Meet at

Upminster Station in main

entrance hall of station for journey

to Chalkwell. Travel in groups of

4 to obtain maximum savings on

fare for a walk from Chalkwell

Station to Southend.

5 miles

Sun 23 Dec 9:00

Ron Lockhart

Meet at H.W.N.C. at 0900hrs for

car share. if going straight there

meet at the Viper in Mill Green for

a 10:00 hrs start . This again is a

joint walk with West Essex

Postcode CM4 0PT

GR L/R183 TL641/ 018

This is one of these 5 mile walks

but if anyone wishes to

continue in the afternoon I will do

so.

5 miles

Sat 29 Dec 10:15am

John Smith

Meet at Tower Hill Station for a

linear walk along the south side of

the embankment to Westminster, and then through St James Park to

Green Park Station

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5.5 miles

Sun 30 Dec 9:00am

Norman Valentine

Meet at Harold Wood Station car

park for car share to Hadleigh

Country Park for circular walk to

Leigh for lunch stop.


9 miles

Tues 1 Jan 10:30am

Ken Richards

Meet at Harold Wood

Park for a Thames Chase ramble. GR550 902


4.5-5miles

Sat 5 Jan 10.15am

Joan Bullivant

Meet at Mile End tube station for a

circular walk via Tower Hamlets

Cemetery Park, Mile End Park, Victoria Park and Well Street

Common.


6 mile

Sun 6 Jan 10.00am

Joan Bullivant

Meet at Putney Bridge tube station

for a circular walk via Chiswick

and Barnes. Pub stop but advisable to bring a packed lunch.


10 miles

Tues 8 Jan 10:30am

John Smith

Meet at Tower Hill Station

for a linear walk along the Thames

embankment (northern) to

Westminster then through the

Royal Park to Knightsbridge

Station

6 Miles

Sat 12 Jan 10:30am

Peter O’Neill

Meet at King George V DLR

station. Walk to Greenwich via the

Thames Barrier

5 Miles

Sun 13 Jan 9:0am

Tony Rowe

Meet at Harold Wood Station for

car share to Ightham Mote, Kent.

Walk to Sevenoaks for lunch via

Godden Green. Plenty of pubs and

cafes in Sevenoaks. Return via

Knole Park and Greensand Way.

A fairly hilly 8 miles.


8 miles

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Tues 15 Jan 10.30am

Joan Bullivant

Meet at Rotherhithe station for a

circular walk via Southwark Park

and Stave Hill Ecological Park.


6 miles

Sat 19 Jan 10:00am

Ken Richards

Meet at Weald Country Park

Visitors Centre Car Park (There is

a charge) for a circular walk.

GR 570 943.


5 miles.

Sun 20 Jan 9.00am

Sandra Dalton


park for car share to Ingatestone.

Walk via Ingatestone Hall and

Mountnessing Windmill.

Lunch at end.

8 miles

Tues 22 Jan 10:00am

Phil Havis

Meet at car park outside the

“Dukes Head” public house,

Laindon Common Road, Little

Bursted for a local walk.

GR672 928


5.5 miles

Sat 26 Jan 10:30am

John Buckle

Meet at High Beech Visitor Centre

for circular walk through Epping

Forest

Post code IG10 4AF

5 miles

Sun 27 Jan 10:00am

Norman Valentine

Meet at Liverpool Street Station

(Platform 18 barrier) for circular

walk towards City Farm then along

Regents Canal and Thames Path.

Packed lunch advisable.


8 miles

Tues 29 Jan 10:00am

Peter Owen

Meet at RSPB for a linear Walk

from Purfleet Bird sanctuary along

Thames path. Depending on wind

direction either to Grays or

Rainham. Idea is to keep wind

behind us so not too cold.

5 miles

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We will probably still have

gaps in the walks

programme at this time, if

we want to have a full

programme and you think

you can help can you

please give your walks to

either Peter Rees or Peter

O’Neill.

Sat 2 Feb 10:30am

Peter Rees

Meet at Victoria Underground

Station at the Victoria Street

entrance for a walk through Chelsea and Battersea Park (coffee

stop in park) to Fulham Broadway

Station.

6 miles

Sun 3 Feb 10:00am

Ron Lockhart

Meet at Berwick Pond Country

Park for a circular walk doing the

Upminster Circular.

Postcode RM13 9EJ

GR L/R 175 TQ543/836

This is a joint walk with West

Essex and is an all day.

11 miles

Tues 5 Feb 10:30am

Tony Hyde

Meet Swiss Cottage station

(Jubilee line) for walk following

the course of Tyburn River to Thames.

6 miles

Sat 9 Feb 10.30am

Les Cannings

Meet at Boston Manor underground station for a linear

walk to Osterley underground

station, both are on the Piccadilly

line.

5 miles

Sun 10 Feb 10.00am

Joan Bullivant

Meet at Woolwich Arsenal DLR

station for a circular walk via

Maryon Wilson Park, Charlton

Park, Woolwich Common and

Plumstead Common. Pub stop but

advisable to bring a packed lunch.


10 miles

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Tues 12 Feb 10:00am

Phil Havis

Meet at the Stock Village Hall C.P.

entrance to car park in Common

Road off B1007 Billericay – Stock

Road just north of the of the

“Hoop Public House” please park

at the far end of the car park.

For a circular walk to Margaretting

Tye and Crondon Park Golf

Course.

GR 693 991


5.5 miles

Sat16 Feb 10.15am

Joan Bullivant

Meet at Cutty Sark DLR station for

a circular walk via Greenwich and

Blackheath. Registered Assistance Dogs Only

6 miles

Sun 17 Feb 10.00 am

Joan Bullivant

Meet at High Beech Visitors

Centre for a circular walk

through Epping Forest.

Pub stop but advisable to bring

a packed lunch.

Registered Assistance Dogs

Only

GR 413981

10miles

Tues 19 Feb 10:15am

Les Cannings

Meet in Danbury in the car park

opposite the Post Office for a

circular walk

Post Code CM3 4NQ

LatN51.7167650/Long

E0.578535o

5 Miles

Sat 23 Feb 10:15am

Coral O’Neill/Beryl Buckler Meet at Waterloo Station under

the main clock for a walk along the

“The Real Ale Trail” to Canary

Wharf taking in 6 pubs en route.

6 miles

Sun 24 Feb 9am

Sandra Dalton


park for car share to Blackmore.

Lunch Viper PH Mill Green.

8-10 Miles

Tues26 Feb 10:15am

Peter Rees

Meet at Gunpowder Park in

Sewardstone Road, Waltham

Abbey for a circular walk via

Gilwell Park.

Post Code EN9 3GP

Lat N51.6757760 / long

E0.002341o


6.5 miles

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Thurs 28 Feb 7:30pm

Curry night

The Railway Hotel Hornchurch

This is your last

opportunity to submit

walks for the next

programme

Sat 2 Mar 10:15am

Linda Moulder

Meet at Woolwich Arsenal DLR

station. Meet on platform 2 for a train to

Abbey Wood, for a hilly, linear

walk via Lesnes Abbey, Bostal Heath, East Wickham open space,

Oxleas and Falcon woods. Return

by train back to Lewisham DLR. Registered Assistance Dogs Only

6 miles

Sun 3 Mar 10.00 am

Joan Bullivant

Meet at Blackfriars tube station

for a linear walk to Hampstead

tube station via Primrose Hill

and Parliament Hill.

Pub stop but advisable to bring

a packed lunch.

Registered Assistance Dogs

Only

10 miles

Tues 5 Mar 10.30am

Joan Bullivant Meet at Gospel Oak station for a

circular walk via Parliament Hill

Fields, Waterlow Park and Hampstead Heath.


6 miles

9 Mar 10:15am

Tony Hyde

Circular walk starting from

Theydon Bois Station via Bell

Common.

5.5 miles

Sun 10 Mar 9:00am

Tony Rowe

Meet at Harold Wood for car share

to Danbury. Catch bus - about £3

or use bus pass - to Maldon. Walk

along Blackwater and then up to

Danbury. Can be muddy after rain

and last third of walk is quite

hilly. Bring a packed lunch as no

obvious pubs directly on route.


9.5 miles

Tues 12 Mar 10:30am

Linda Moulder

Meet at Temple underground

station for a walk to Camden.( Part of Fleet River walk.)

5 miles

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Fri March 15th

Footpath Maintenance Working

Party (Provisional date)

Sat 16 Mar 10:15am

Roy Clemance/Maureen Collins

Meet at Clapham South tube

station for a walk from Clapham

Common to Wandsworth Common

via Wandsworth Prison

5.5 miles

Sun 17 Mar 9:00am

Kathleen Valentine

Meet at Harold Wood station car

park for car share to Epping

Forest. Circular walk via Copped

Hall and buffer land to N.E. of the

forest

Bring packed lunch but possible

pub stop.


10 miles

Tues 19 Mar 10:30am

John Whitten

Meet at Mile End Station for walk

along the Grand Union canal and

through Victoria Park to Bethnal

Green station (central line)


5.5 miles

Sat 23 Mar 10:15am

Bernard Stevens

Meet at the Memorial Hall car park

in little Waltham for a circular

walk towards Broomfield.

Lat N51.788603o/long E0.476961

o

GR 711 132


6 miles

Sun 24 Mar 9.00am

Sandra Dalton

Meet at Harold Wood Station for

car share to Shoreham, Kent. Walk

has steep hill at beginning and a

few more hills in morning. Return

via Darenth Valley.

Lunch at Lullingstone Visitor

Centre or bring packed lunch.

8 miles

Tues 26 Mar 10:00am

Norman Tolley

Meet at the car park on B2007 junction 16 on the A12. The car

park is near Galleywood common,

about a quarter of a mile from the

roundabout as you come of the A12 for a walk to Temple Grove,

Wantz Corner, Tanfield Tye.

Baddow Park and back to Galleywood Common.

Explorer 183 GR704 022


6 Miles

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Sat 30 Mar 10:30am

Doreen Tayler

Meet at Mile End Station for a

linear walk to Camden Town.

5 miles

Sun 31 Mar 10:00

Ron Lockhart

Meet at Sunnycroft Gardens

Cranham for a circular walk this

can only be a 5 mile walk.

Postcode RM14 1HR

GR L/R 175 TQ 579/877.

5 miles

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Walk Leaders

David Brooks

John Buckle

Joan Bullivant

Les Cannings

Roy Clemance

Sandra Dalton

Micky Doyle

Phil Havis

Sheila Horne

Tony Hyde

Ron Lockhart

Linda Moulder

Jerry O’Brien

Coral & Peter O’Neill

Don Ostle

Peter Owen

Peter Rees

Ken Richards

Peter Robinson

John Smith

Tony Rowe

Bernard Stevens

Doreen Tayler via Membership Secretary

Norman Tolley

Norman & Kath Valentine

John Whitten

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Canterbury Coach Ramble

Group Discussion

On a recent coach ramble to Canterbury, Havering and East London

Ramblers’ walk leader Les Cannings discusses with the group whether

or not his map is the right way up. He assures them he is not really lost

just temporarily misplaced. Photo taken by Peter Owen.

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Ramblers Holidays Walking Partnership

The Havering and East London Ramblers group

has recently joined The Walking Partnership.

This new partnership, supported by Ramblers

Worldwide Holidays, provides direct financial contributions to local walking

groups to help with organising group walks, encouraging people to get out

walking, helping to clear and improve footpaths, providing equipment to help

walkers etc. Over the past 65 years, Ramblers Worldwide Holidays has given

many millions of pounds to assist walking charities and conservation projects

in Britain and the countries they visit on their worldwide holidays. Now our

group can benefit directly.

Ramblers Worldwide Holidays operate group walking holidays in the UK and

all around the world. Each holiday is accompanied by a qualified walks leader,

so you can leave all the organising to them and just enjoy meeting like minded

people and of course, some fantastic walking. Holidays are graded in terms of

difficulty, and there is a full range from sightseeing right up to hut-to-hut

mountain treks. Take a look at their website on www.ramblersholidays.co.uk

or give them a call on 01707 33113 for more details or to order a brochure.

Remember when you book to quote the name of our group, and we will then

receive a contribution of £10 per person on UK holidays, £20 per person on

short haul holidays, and £30 per person on long haul holidays. This extra

funding could really make a difference to us

http://www.ramblersholidays.co.uk/

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CHRISTMAS LUNCH – 18 December 2012 - 1.15pm

To be held at Ye Olde Plough House Brentwood Road (A128). Bulphan

Essex RM14 3SR COST £21 PER PERSON Staff gratuities included.

MENU

Starters: Roasted Tomato & Basil Soup (V)

Prawns with Marie Rose Sauce

Creamy Garlic Mushrooms on Bruschetta

Farmhouse Pate with Toast

Main Course: Traditional Roast Turkey with Chipolata Sausage

wrapped in Bacon and Sage & Onion Stuffing

Roast Beef with Yorkshire Pudding

Roast Loin of Pork with Apple Sauce

Fillet of Salmon with Creamy Dill Sauce

Goats Cheese, Red Onion and Walnut Tart (V)

All served with Roast Potatoes and Seasonal Vegetables

Desserts: Christmas Pudding Cheesecake

Profiteroles with Chocolate Sauce

Fresh fruit salad

Mince Tart with Crumble Topping & Brandy Custard

Coffee

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PTO

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Please complete the booking form and return to Mr John Whitten,

68 South View Drive, Upminster RM14 2LH by 30 NOVEMBER 2012

NAME

NO OF SEATS REQUIRED

TELEPHONE NUMBER

Total amount enclosed at £21 per person ………..

Please make cheque for full amount payable to Havering and East London

Ramblers Social Account. ALL ENQUIRIES TO PETER O’NEILL 01708

455626

This year we have to make our choice at time of payment, so please select

your meal and send completed form and your cheque to John Whitten.

GUEST STARTER MAIN COURSE DESSERT

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