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Croydon & East Surrey - Branch Diary

Summary of events 2010

For details of all these events, go to the Diary Section.

Newsletter - click here to download a copy of our Summer 2010 Newsletter. 
(Note that private address details for Branch Officers are removed from the downloadable version of this document.)  Please be patient - this is a large file and may require a few minutes to download.

Rambles - Croydon & East Surrey Branch Ramblers meet on the second Tuesday of each month from March to November (dates and details given in our Diary below). Details of rambles arranged by the London West Branch are also listed here and on their Branch Diary (click here to view) - these take place on the first Tuesday of each month. The rambles are taken at a steady pace.  Good walking shoes are recommended.  Take a packed lunch with you, as it is not always possible to arrive at a suitable place to purchase food and/or drink at lunchtime.

**Please check train times against the current timetable before travelling**
- click here to check your train times on the National Rail website or here for Transport Direct, where you will find all types of travel information, including trains, buses, trams and car routes.

Coffee mornings - Last Wednesday of each month (except December) at the Clock Tower Café, Katherine Street, Croydon (adjacent to Croydon Library) - no need to book, just turn up! You are also cordially invited to attend the Coffee Mornings organised by the London West Branch.

Lunch Group - our Lunch Group, launched in 2008, has proved very popular. We meet on the third Thursday of every alternate month (i.e. February, April, June, August, October and December), for a meal at a pub or inn within easy walking distance of a railway station.  If you have a favourite lunchtime venue that is easily accessible by rail and can accommodate a party of 20 to 30 people, please let Graham Harris know (contact details available to members).

Day Trips in 2010

Here are some of the outings planned for 2010 - see Diary for further details:
Weds 10 March - Guide Dog Training Centre, Woodford, London
Tues 30 March - Globe Theatre Tour and Exhibition, Bankside, London
Weds 12 May - Royal Marines Museum, Southsea
Weds 19 May - SS Great Britain, Bristol
Tues 22 June - Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway
Mon 28 June - Royal Albert Hall, London (evening concert)

Thurs 01 July - Chester, including a options to visit the Cathedral and take a River Cruise

Thurs 15 July - Hatfield House

September (date tba) - Faversham Brewery

Tues 26 October - Bletchley Park

Tues 07 December - RAF Museum, Hendon

Meetings in 2010
Old Southeronians Association AGM - Thurs 08 April 2010
Branch AGM - Wednesday 21st April 2010
 

Members of other BTPF Branches are welcome at all Croydon & East Surrey social events, but numbers may be restricted where coach hire or other bookings have to be made.

Diary of Events 2010

We are continuing to arrange day trips and visits for 2010.  These will be added soon, so keep an eye on this page!

Date Time Event
Thurs 19 Aug 10

13:30

Lunch Group

Venue - the Toby Carvery, Ewell East, Surrey

The restaurant is five minutes walk from Ewell East station. Please leave the station on the up side - there are 17 steps down to the pavement (no ramp for disabled access). Turn right and the Toby Carvery is ahead of you on the opposite side. It is a very busy road so please use the crossing.

We have been allocated our own area for the meal. There is a large lounge for pre-dinner drinks (if required). There are plenty of seats in the garden – if you prefer and the weather is suitable. 

Menu

This is a large Restaurant offering all that is best in a Toby Carvery (Roast Beef, Honey & Mustard Glazed Gammon, and Turkey and delicious Yorkshire Pudding) or Vegetarian Lunchtime Choices, Beef & Theakston’s Ale Pie or Turkey & Gammon Pie. Help yourself to a selection of 8 different vegetables.

Carvery Alternatives:

Vegetarian Meals £7.00

Whole Baked Sea Bass £8.00

Wensleydale Crusted Hake Fillet £8.00

Lemon & Pepper Chicken Salad £7.00

OR add any other starter or pudding and save £1 off the normal menu price (sorry, but this does not include garlic bread).

One course - £5.25 

Two Courses (Starter and Main or Main and Pudding) - £6.25 if chosen from Fresh Cherry Tomato Soup, Melon Jumble, Dairy Ice Cream, Tea or Coffee

Train Times (please check nearer the day to ensure there have been no changes to the timetable - www.nationalrail.co.uk

From Clapham Junction 

12:38 – direct train arrives at Ewell East at 13:05 (Horsham Service)

12:54 – direct train arrives at Ewell East at 13:25 (Epsom Service)

12:48 – Guildford service, change at Epsom – arrives at Ewell East at 13:19

From Horsham

12:04 - direct train arrives at 12:46 (London Victoria Service)

From Guildford

12:28 – London Waterloo service, change at Epsom, arrive Ewell East at 13:19

From Epsom

13:04 – arrives at Ewell East 13:08

13:19 – arrives at Ewell East 13:23

If you wish to attend, please advise Graham Harris one week before (i.e. by 12th August). You do not have to make your menu choices until the day.

Weds 25 Aug 10
from 10:30

Coffee Morning

Clock Tower Café, Katherine Street, Croydon (adjacent to Croydon Library)

Tues 07 Sept 10

10:30

London West Branch Ramble

Meet at Leatherhead Station

Tues 14 Sept 10

11:00

Croydon Branch Ramble

Oxted Circular

Meet at Oxted Station at 11:00

Leader: Derek Jemmett

Thurs 16 Sept 10

Manningtree to East Bergholt - a Walk in Constable Country

Meet at Liverpool Street Station for the 09:30 train to Manningtree OR meet at Manningtree station at 10:35

Walk approximately 5.5 miles to East Bergholt via Flatford Mill and Dedham

One short gradual climb near end of walk, no stiles or other hazards.

Pub lunch at Dedham

Then options: 

1. Bus to Manningtree 

2. Bus to Colchester (Town Centre) 

3. Walk back to Manningtree

If you are interested, please advise Peter Blanthorn (contact details in Newsletter) so that he can advise the pub how many to expect for lunch. Wear strong Walking Shoes and bring Waterproofs in case of rain.

Weds 22 Sept 10

Visit to Shepherd Neame Brewery, Faversham, Kent 

It is suggested that we have lunch in a local pub or café and meet at the Brewery at 12:45 for a guided tour of the Brewery starting at 13:00.  The tour takes approximately 90 minutes. 

If you wish to have lunch, meet at Faversham Station at 11:40 hours

Suggested trains:

From St Pancras (Domestic) depart at 10:28, arrive Faversham 11:33 

From Victoria depart at 10:22, arrive Faversham 11:39 

Otherwise take a later train and meet at the Brewery at 12:45. 

Return Trains:

To St Pancras - depart at 14:58, arrive 16:06 or 15:28, arrive 16:40 

To Victoria - depart at 14:52, arrive 16:07 or 15:22, arrive 16:38 or 15:52, arrive 17:07

Cost of tour £9.50 per Person. Cheques payable to Peter Blanthorn by 1st September, please (contact details in Newsletter). 

Note: We need a minimum of 16 persons, otherwise the cost will be higher. 

Weds 29 Sept 10
from 10:30

Coffee Morning

Clock Tower Café, Katherine Street, Croydon (adjacent to Croydon Library)

Weds 29 Sept 10  

Croydon Branch Committee Meeting

Carolyn House, Croydon

Tues 05 Oct 10

10:45

London West Branch Ramble

Meet at Woking Station (Up Side Exit, Platform No. 1) for a ramble over Horsell Common to Fairoaks Airfield.  

Refreshments available en route.

Tues 12 Oct 10

10:56

Croydon Branch Ramble

Amberley to Pulborough

Meet at Amberley Station at 10:56

Leader: Derek Jemmett

Tues 19 Oct 10

11:00

London West Branch Coffee Morning 

Squires Garden Centre, Badshot Lea, near Farnham

Weds 20 Oct 10

10:42

London West Branch Ramble

A Ramble in Wychwood Forest - meet at Charlbury Station

Train departs Reading at 09:52, arrives Charlbury at 10:42

This ramble is 7 to 8 miles with pub lunch possible at Finstock.

Leader: Stewart Greenaway

Thurs 21 Oct 10

Lunch Group

to be confirmed - for details, please contact Graham Harris or see current Newsletter.

Tues 26 Oct 10

10:00

Bletchley Park 

Meet at London Euston Station

This is a joint excursion with London West Branch

Weds 27 Oct 10
from 10:30

Coffee Morning

Clock Tower Café, Katherine Street, Croydon (adjacent to Croydon Library)

Tues 02 Nov 10

10:50

London West Branch Ramble

Meet at Wanborough Station

Tues 09 Nov 10

10:52

Croydon Branch Ramble

Chipstead to Coulsdon

Meet at Chipstead Station at 10:52

Leader: Derek Jemmett

Weds 24 Nov 10
from 10:30

Coffee Morning

Clock Tower Café, Katherine Street, Croydon (adjacent to Croydon Library)

Tues 23 Nov 10

11:00

London West Branch Coffee Morning 

Squires Garden Centre, Twickenham

Weds 24 Nov 10  

Croydon Branch Committee Meeting

Carolyn House, Croydon

Tues 07 Dec 10

10:20

RAF Museum, Hendon 

Meet at St. Pancras International (Domestic) - East Midland Trains

This is a joint excursion with London West Branch

Thurs 09 Dec 10

Christmas Lunch

Possibly Belmont Carvery, subject to confirmation

Details will be published nearer the date.

**  Joint Trip or Activity with London West and/or BRB HQ Retired Staff Branches.

All Croydon & East Surrey Branch walks (except March 2010) will be led by Derek Jemmett - contact details in Newsletter - please check travel arrangements on National Rail's website or on Transport Direct before you set off.

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