Hello Wayfarers and friends
"Dear Brian, thanks again for your news reports. Just want to say adieu for I shall be pedalling to Heathrow in the early hours of to-morrow [Tuesday] en route to Lanzarote. Happy cycling to all, especially Bernard." Pam
"Hi Brian and fellow Wayfarers. The bike has been in the shed too long now, and I am looking forward to cycling with you all again. I have been doing a lot of long distance walking and leading walks for the Ramblers. Our holiday in Australia was lovely, we spent Christmas with our two sons one of whom lives in Sydney, and then travelled around south to Melbourne, We all lost our shirts at the Crown casino!! Then we drove to Port Campbell, along the Great Ocean Road, saw the many sights, Twelve Apostle Rocks, along Warrnambool, Then north towards Geelong, and onto the Hume Freeway etc.. . We got back to Sydney, the temperature had soared to 45 deg, hottest summer since 1939. We were in time for the New Year fireworks on the harbour bridge, Fantastic! Hope you all had a good one. Stay healthy and lots of good cycling. Love from Margaret."
"Brian Sorry I have not been on many trips but I have been caring for my son who died on 9 January (25 years old!!!). I am starting a contract for 6 months so will not be available for mid-week rides and will not be renewing for 2006. Could I just say how welcoming the group was and the pleasure it gave me through a very difficult time has been appreciated. Thanks to everyone and if I get a run of Wednesdays off I'll be back (quoting Arnie) Eric Flint (of the red Roberts and weak legs). "
'A' group's traditional urban ride down the Thames in bright winter sunshine saw 17 of us leave an overcrowded Claygate Day Centre via Claygate Common, east of Sandown Park, Molesey, Hampton Court, Bushey Park, Hampton Wick and Teddington. Here we learned that the well-publicised closure of the lock footbridge really was happening and some chaos arose. Graham, Julian and Bernard took the ferry, Phil decided to return home and Ray and Toni must have followed him in error and those that had decided to stay on the road had made their separate way. The leader's group backed off the bridge and continued through Teddington to Richmond where we crossed the barrier bridge and were reunited with the ferrymen. We used the towpath as far as Kew Bridge, which we crossed to stay on tarmac through Grove Park and along the north bank through Duke's Meadows and Chiswick to Hammersmith. Last year's Blue Anchor lunch delay persuaded us to go Wetherspoon in Kings Road W6, but there are two venues of this description and we finished up with the "roadies" in the old JDW William Morris pub, now re-branded "Lloyds Bar", with the leader's group down the road in the lush new Plough and Harrow. Just as well, perhaps, as both pubs were pretty full anyway. We just happened to meet up again after lunch in King Street and the combined group went back through Chiswick and over Barnes Bridge, through the byways to Sheen and along the Beverley Brook path to Richmond Park. It being well before 3pm, it was decided by the majority to continue across the park to Kingston for tea at John Lewis's Riverside Café, from where we went our separate ways, but not before the leader bought a new shirt for his nephew Matthew's wedding on Saturday. Brian
Hi Brian A report from 'C' group, as follows: Harold led Beryl, Carole, 'Nita, Dawn, myself, Roger, Ron W., Bill, Dave, Dennis and Derek out of Claygate Day Centre, turning left and left again into Telegraph Road. We then did a bit off-road down Old Claygate Lane, (not too muddy). We came out into Surbiton, near the old Assembly Rooms (took me back a bit - my ballroom dancing days)! We continued and went through Coombe Estate, admiring the large properties, then we went thro' Ladderstile Gate in Richmond Park, and down 'Test' hill (which was a first for me). On Saturday afternoon when we go to Richmond Park, Les leads us up it! The sun shone going through the park and the deer were out enjoying it as much as we were. We came out of the park at Bog Gate; then we climbed the hill for our lunch stop at the Lass O' Richmond Hill. A very nice stop - poor chef was extra busy - so had a half hour wait; but it was worth it. I recommend the bacon, brie and cranberry ciabatta. It was freshly made and hot. We made our way back to Surbiton, turned into Balaclava Road and had afternoon tea in Long Ditton at Squires. I was glad I made it back to Nonsuch in daylight! Bye for now, Lynda.
SWLDA's annual Barn Dance is at Banstead on Saturday 4th March and social secretary Jen will have tickets available at Cobham next week. I will have some after that if you miss out next week. Cobham next week also sees distribution of the current membership list exclusively for and including paid-up members; so don't forget your membership card. I also am short of some Wayfarers CTC membership numbers, so an email or a note from you could assist. I pay for the most erratic ISP imaginable and today it is at its most unreliable, so I hope you receive this soon [noon].
"Hi Brian and fellow Wayfarers. The bike has been in the shed too long now, and I am looking forward to cycling with you all again. I have been doing a lot of long distance walking and leading walks for the Ramblers. Our holiday in Australia was lovely, we spent Christmas with our two sons one of whom lives in Sydney, and then travelled around south to Melbourne, We all lost our shirts at the Crown casino!! Then we drove to Port Campbell, along the Great Ocean Road, saw the many sights, Twelve Apostle Rocks, along Warrnambool, Then north towards Geelong, and onto the Hume Freeway etc.. . We got back to Sydney, the temperature had soared to 45 deg, hottest summer since 1939. We were in time for the New Year fireworks on the harbour bridge, Fantastic! Hope you all had a good one. Stay healthy and lots of good cycling. Love from Margaret."
"Brian Sorry I have not been on many trips but I have been caring for my son who died on 9 January (25 years old!!!). I am starting a contract for 6 months so will not be available for mid-week rides and will not be renewing for 2006. Could I just say how welcoming the group was and the pleasure it gave me through a very difficult time has been appreciated. Thanks to everyone and if I get a run of Wednesdays off I'll be back (quoting Arnie) Eric Flint (of the red Roberts and weak legs). "
'A' group's traditional urban ride down the Thames in bright winter sunshine saw 17 of us leave an overcrowded Claygate Day Centre via Claygate Common, east of Sandown Park, Molesey, Hampton Court, Bushey Park, Hampton Wick and Teddington. Here we learned that the well-publicised closure of the lock footbridge really was happening and some chaos arose. Graham, Julian and Bernard took the ferry, Phil decided to return home and Ray and Toni must have followed him in error and those that had decided to stay on the road had made their separate way. The leader's group backed off the bridge and continued through Teddington to Richmond where we crossed the barrier bridge and were reunited with the ferrymen. We used the towpath as far as Kew Bridge, which we crossed to stay on tarmac through Grove Park and along the north bank through Duke's Meadows and Chiswick to Hammersmith. Last year's Blue Anchor lunch delay persuaded us to go Wetherspoon in Kings Road W6, but there are two venues of this description and we finished up with the "roadies" in the old JDW William Morris pub, now re-branded "Lloyds Bar", with the leader's group down the road in the lush new Plough and Harrow. Just as well, perhaps, as both pubs were pretty full anyway. We just happened to meet up again after lunch in King Street and the combined group went back through Chiswick and over Barnes Bridge, through the byways to Sheen and along the Beverley Brook path to Richmond Park. It being well before 3pm, it was decided by the majority to continue across the park to Kingston for tea at John Lewis's Riverside Café, from where we went our separate ways, but not before the leader bought a new shirt for his nephew Matthew's wedding on Saturday. Brian
Hi Brian A report from 'C' group, as follows: Harold led Beryl, Carole, 'Nita, Dawn, myself, Roger, Ron W., Bill, Dave, Dennis and Derek out of Claygate Day Centre, turning left and left again into Telegraph Road. We then did a bit off-road down Old Claygate Lane, (not too muddy). We came out into Surbiton, near the old Assembly Rooms (took me back a bit - my ballroom dancing days)! We continued and went through Coombe Estate, admiring the large properties, then we went thro' Ladderstile Gate in Richmond Park, and down 'Test' hill (which was a first for me). On Saturday afternoon when we go to Richmond Park, Les leads us up it! The sun shone going through the park and the deer were out enjoying it as much as we were. We came out of the park at Bog Gate; then we climbed the hill for our lunch stop at the Lass O' Richmond Hill. A very nice stop - poor chef was extra busy - so had a half hour wait; but it was worth it. I recommend the bacon, brie and cranberry ciabatta. It was freshly made and hot. We made our way back to Surbiton, turned into Balaclava Road and had afternoon tea in Long Ditton at Squires. I was glad I made it back to Nonsuch in daylight! Bye for now, Lynda.
SWLDA's annual Barn Dance is at Banstead on Saturday 4th March and social secretary Jen will have tickets available at Cobham next week. I will have some after that if you miss out next week. Cobham next week also sees distribution of the current membership list exclusively for and including paid-up members; so don't forget your membership card. I also am short of some Wayfarers CTC membership numbers, so an email or a note from you could assist. I pay for the most erratic ISP imaginable and today it is at its most unreliable, so I hope you receive this soon [noon].
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