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Old Southeronians
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. |
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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.
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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) |
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Thurs 01 July - Chester, including a options to visit the Cathedral
and take a River Cruise |
 | Thurs 15 July - Hatfield House |
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September (date tba) - Faversham Brewery |
 | Tues 26 October - Bletchley Park |
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Tues 07 December - RAF Museum, Hendon |
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 | Meetings in 2010:
 | Old Southeronians Association AGM - Thurs 08 April 2010 |
 | Branch AGM - Wednesday 21st April 2010 |
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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.
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
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Lunch Group
 | Venue - the Toby Carvery,
Ewell East, Surrey
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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. |
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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. |
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Menu
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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. |
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Carvery
Alternatives:
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Vegetarian
Meals £7.00 |
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Whole
Baked Sea Bass £8.00 |
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Wensleydale
Crusted Hake Fillet £8.00 |
 | Lemon & Pepper Chicken
Salad £7.00 |
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OR
add any other starter or pudding and save £1 off the
normal menu price (sorry, but this does not include garlic
bread). |
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One
course - £5.25 |
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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 |
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Train
Times (please check nearer the day to ensure there have been no
changes to the timetable - www.nationalrail.co.uk)
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From
Clapham Junction
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12:38
– direct train arrives at Ewell East at 13:05 (Horsham
Service) |
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12:54
– direct train arrives at Ewell East at 13:25 (Epsom
Service) |
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12:48
– Guildford service, change at Epsom –
arrives at Ewell East at 13:19 |
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From
Horsham
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12:04
- direct train arrives at 12:46 (London Victoria Service) |
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From
Guildford
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12:28
– London Waterloo service, change at Epsom, arrive
Ewell East at 13:19 |
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From
Epsom
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13:04
– arrives at Ewell East 13:08 |
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13:19
– arrives at Ewell East 13:23 |
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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. |
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| 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
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London
West Branch Ramble
Meet at Leatherhead Station |
| Tues 14 Sept 10 |

11:00
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Croydon
Branch Ramble
Oxted Circular Meet at
Oxted Station at 11:00 Leader:
Derek Jemmett |
| Thurs 16 Sept 10 |

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Manningtree
to East Bergholt - a Walk in Constable Country
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Meet at
Liverpool Street Station for the 09:30 train to Manningtree OR
meet at Manningtree station at 10:35 |
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Walk
approximately 5.5 miles to East Bergholt via Flatford Mill and Dedham |
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One short
gradual climb near end of walk, no stiles or other hazards. |
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Pub lunch at
Dedham |
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Then
options:
1. Bus to
Manningtree
2. Bus to
Colchester (Town Centre)
3. Walk back
to Manningtree |
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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. |
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| Weds 22 Sept 10 |
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Visit
to Shepherd Neame Brewery, Faversham, Kent
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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. |
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If you wish
to have lunch, meet at Faversham Station at 11:40 hours |
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Suggested
trains:
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From St
Pancras (Domestic) depart at 10:28, arrive Faversham 11:33 |
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From
Victoria depart at 10:22, arrive Faversham 11:39 |
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Otherwise
take a later train and meet at the Brewery at 12:45. |
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Return
Trains:
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To St
Pancras - depart at 14:58, arrive 16:06 or 15:28, arrive
16:40 |
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To
Victoria - depart at 14:52, arrive 16:07 or 15:22, arrive
16:38 or 15:52, arrive 17:07 |
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Cost of tour
£9.50 per Person. Cheques payable to Peter Blanthorn by 1st
September, please (contact details in Newsletter). |
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Note: We
need a minimum of 16 persons, otherwise the cost will be
higher. |
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| Weds 29 Sept 10 |

from 10:30 |
Coffee
Morning
Clock Tower Café, Katherine Street, Croydon (adjacent to
Croydon Library) |
| Weds 29 Sept 10 |
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Croydon
Branch Committee Meeting
Carolyn House, Croydon |
| Tues 05 Oct 10 |

10:45
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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
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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
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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
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| Thurs 21 Oct 10 |

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Lunch Group
 | to be confirmed - for details, please
contact Graham Harris or see current Newsletter. |
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| 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
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London
West Branch Ramble
Meet at Wanborough Station |
| Tues 09 Nov 10 |

10:52
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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 |
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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 |

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Christmas
Lunch
 | Possibly Belmont Carvery, subject
to confirmation |
 | Details will be published
nearer the date. |
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** 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.
To find out more, please contact us via Membership Enquiries.
Click on the links below to go to:
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