From time to time we hold meetings which are open to Club Members
and their guests and if you are thinking of joining us then these
informal meetings are the ideal introduction. It's up to you how long
you stay and you can discover just how friends and former
colleagues are involved with our club. Just keep an eye out for
Coffee Mornings and Afternoon Teas
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Forthcoming Events
Mills and Thrills Walk with Kevin Mason Tuesday 9th April
Closing date Tuesday 5th March
This linear walk explores another part of the East End of London through time offering a taste of the old and the new.
The route starts at Bromley by Bow station (on the District line) and follows the paths around Three Mills Island, linking to the Greenway at Stratford and then looks at recent developments in the Olympic park finishing at Westfield in Stratford where there are plenty of places for lunch.
The walk is about 3 miles and is mainly on surfaced paths including roadside pavements and some cobble stones. There is one flight of steps down right at the start of the walk.
There are three toilet stops available on the route plus a coffee stop in the old viewing tower which was put in place when the Olympic park was being developed.
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Spring Lunch Froday 26th April
Closing date 12th April
Once again you are invited to lunch with yourlepc colleagues at the Masonic Hall, Upminster.
It has good rail connections but if you prefer to drive there is a gated car park with plenty of spaces.
Most arrive by 12 noon to get settled and we sit down at 12.30
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Newmarket Stud Farm, American cemetary, and finishing at Coton Orchard Garden Centre Thursday 9th May
Closing date 11th April
A 90 min guided tour of the impressive National Stud (we expect to see some foals) after which we go to Newmarket town centre, later visiting the American cemetary. Our final stop is the Coton Orchard Garden Centre where you might like to indulge in a cream tea before heading home.
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Legal London. A walk with Peter & Glolria Goodfellow
Thursday 13th June
Closing date 31st May
There will be a guided walk around Legal London, whic will include the following:-
Royal Court of Justice, Inner and Middle Temple, Grays and Lincoln Inns of Court and Inns of Chancery.
There will be a short history of how "Legal London" developed over many years going back to the 11th Centuty. Also other historical buildings will be pointed out, including "The Old Curiousity Shop" as mentioned by Dickens in one of his books, and the oldest Twinings Tea Shop in London.
There will be a comfort stop at a cafe after 30 mins and the Lunch stop is at an old Public House.Distance - 2 miles.
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William Morris Gallery & Hidden Heartfordshire River Cruise Plus Two Course Lunch Thursday 20th June
Closing date 20th May
We start at the William Morris Gallery where we will have a tour, plus you can buy refreshments if you wish.
Then a two course lunch before boarding a boat which will pass the unique Ware gazebos overhanging the County Town of Hertfordshire - along the flood plains of the River Lee with its abundance of wildlife. We will also pass Amwell Nature Reserve There will be a running commentary on board and we return to Ware Town quay to meet our coach for our return journey.
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