(clogevents) //localendar.com/public/clogevents Public events for calendar: clogevents en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss localendar.com <![CDATA[Matlock trip]]> See details under 13 November.


]]> Sun, 15 Nov 2026 01:00:00 GMT null //localendar.com/elsie?DAM=PublishedEvent&event_id=3283&calendar_id=543902&k=111526&cb=false //localendar.com/elsie?DAM=PublishedEvent&event_id=3283&calendar_id=543902&k=111526&cb=false <![CDATA[Autumnal Kentish walk - circular from Sevenoaks, 10 miles]]> Join me for this 10 mile circular walk from Sevenoaks Station.
We will walk out of town through Knole Park then join a section of the Greensand way, skirting around Hubbards hill towards the village of Sevenoaks Weald. There we can choose a suitable picnic spot, whether on the village green or in the churchyard, before heading into the Windmill pub for refreshments.  Our afternoon route climbs up Baileys Hill to the top of the Greensand ridge. We should have some good views and autumnal woodland to enjoy on our return to Sevenoaks.
Please bring a packed lunch, plenty of water and suitable clothing for the weather. Possible light showers are forecast and there may be muddy bits!
Please note that Sevenoaks trains are going from Victoria mainline station this weekend, though it's still a fast service.
We will meet at the main exit of Sevenoaks Station at 10.10.Catch the South Eastern train leaving Victoria at 9.31, arriving at Sevenoaks at 10.07 with no stops in between, according to my research.You'll need a cheap day return to Sevenoaks. There are frequent return trains in the afternoon.

I will be meeting you at Sevenoaks station.  Hope you can join me.Helen R


]]> Sun, 15 Nov 2026 10:00:00 GMT null //localendar.com/elsie?DAM=PublishedEvent&event_id=3411&calendar_id=543902&k=111526&cb=false //localendar.com/elsie?DAM=PublishedEvent&event_id=3411&calendar_id=543902&k=111526&cb=false <![CDATA[Matlock trip]]> See details under 13 November.


]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2026 01:00:00 GMT null //localendar.com/elsie?DAM=PublishedEvent&event_id=3283&calendar_id=543902&k=111626&cb=false //localendar.com/elsie?DAM=PublishedEvent&event_id=3283&calendar_id=543902&k=111626&cb=false <![CDATA[Matlock trip]]> See details under 13 November.


]]> Tue, 17 Nov 2026 01:00:00 GMT null //localendar.com/elsie?DAM=PublishedEvent&event_id=3283&calendar_id=543902&k=111726&cb=false //localendar.com/elsie?DAM=PublishedEvent&event_id=3283&calendar_id=543902&k=111726&cb=false <![CDATA[Monthly members' social: wine tasting]]> Paul Grimaldi will be leading a lighthearted tasting session of some wines with snacks. Please note this will not replace your evening meal! 

Members Only. This event is now fully booked. Please contact Sue to be added to the waiting list.

Sue Sinton Smith (Social Team)


]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT null //localendar.com/elsie?DAM=PublishedEvent&event_id=3332&calendar_id=543902&k=112026&cb=false //localendar.com/elsie?DAM=PublishedEvent&event_id=3332&calendar_id=543902&k=112026&cb=false <![CDATA[Essex Colne Valley Walk: Marks Tey to Colchester]]> As autumn slowly grinds into winter, you're very welcome to join me for an early festive 11.5 mile wander exploring this scenic (and muddy) part of Essex, with plenty of different views along the way ...

Meeting Point: Marks Tey station (main entrance) at 10.30 am, moving off thereafter

Getting There: Catch the 9.36 Greater Anglia service from Liverpool Street station (destined for Colchester Town), stopping at Stratford 9.43, Shenfield 9.59 and arriving at Marks Tey 10.29

Getting Back: Aiming for the 17.00 service from Colchester Town station to Colchester station, arriving 17.07 - change for the 17.12 service back to Liverpool Street (Marks Tey 17.17, Shenfield 17.51, Stratford 18.06), arriving 18.14

(Rail ticketing would be a day return to Colchester Town, to cover the outward journey to Marks Tey)

Dropping Out: Possible after 8.5 miles at Lexden for the 52 bus to Colchester station

Lunch: Stopping in Fordham after 4 miles, either bring own munchies or get a snack from the "Three Horsehoes" PH, which also has a "Coffee Shed" for bakery goodies (and hot coffee ...)

Route: Returning to those wide open fields, various paths weave their muddy trails to Aldham, guided by the church spire of St Margaret & St Catherine, before heading downhill into the Colne Valley to Fordstreet. The village originated around the old drovers crossing of the River Colne before the bridge was built around 1800 - safely across brings us into the Fordham Hall Estate, now Woodland Trust and the largest woodland creation site in East Anglia. A myriad of grassy tracks then lead up to the village of Fordham with 14th c All Saints Church and adjacent pub for a lunch stop after 4 miles.

Afterwards, we cross over more meadows that belong to the estate before following the track into Hillhouse Wood and up to historic St Mary's old church (with Anglo-Saxon origins) next to West Bergholt Hall. Our direction changes as we head downhill to cross the Colne Valley again and up to Fordham Heath and the woodland of Iron Latch with a fine view of the valley (before greeting the progress of new housing !). Having reached the outskirts of the spreading Colchester metropolis at Lexden (with optional drop out for the bus), we then head back into the trees of Lexden Gathering Grounds (named after the flowing springs) and a surprisingly green corridor past Lexden Springs with meadowland to Hilly Fields with its low ridge over the Colne Valley in the approaching twilight. And, suddenly, we're in the centre of Colchester for the final mile, breaching the ancient Roman wall via the historic Balkerne Gate with its nearby huge iconic water tower (built 1883 and known as "Jumbo"), past old St Mary-at-the-Walls church and into the narrow back streets with their Christmas lights and festive cheer. A short walk brings us to St Boltolph's church and ruined 12th c priory with Colchester Town station adjacent ...

Moderate yet fairly relaxed pace (2 to 2.5 miles per hour) over paths and fields. Easy terrain with minor undulations and probable muddy bits. Sunset is around 4 pm.

Cheers, Nick


]]> Sat, 21 Nov 2026 10:00:00 GMT null //localendar.com/elsie?DAM=PublishedEvent&event_id=3413&calendar_id=543902&k=112126&cb=false //localendar.com/elsie?DAM=PublishedEvent&event_id=3413&calendar_id=543902&k=112126&cb=false <![CDATA[Windsor Great Park and Runnymede cycle ride]]> Meet at Windsor and Eton Riverside station at 11am. We will cycle through Windsor Great Park, visit the Air Forces memorial and site of Magna Carta at Runnymede, then make our way back to Windsor and Eton Riverside station via the riverside meadows.

Hazel


]]> Sat, 28 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT null //localendar.com/elsie?DAM=PublishedEvent&event_id=3397&calendar_id=543902&k=112826&cb=false //localendar.com/elsie?DAM=PublishedEvent&event_id=3397&calendar_id=543902&k=112826&cb=false <![CDATA[Haven't Stopped Dancing Yet 70/80s disco]]> A 70/80s disco at Stanley Arts in South Norwood  

The disco is put on by the Haven't Stopped Dancing Yet team and is always good fun.

The tickets are £20 plus a £2 booking fee so cost £22 in total. Book early to avoid disappointment.

The Stanley Arts centre venue is acessible by public transport with mainline trains from London Bridge and the overground service the Windrush line from Highbury and Islington all calling at Norwood Junction station which is a seven-minute walk away. 


]]> Sat, 28 Nov 2026 19:00:00 GMT null //localendar.com/elsie?DAM=PublishedEvent&event_id=3377&calendar_id=543902&k=112826&cb=false //localendar.com/elsie?DAM=PublishedEvent&event_id=3377&calendar_id=543902&k=112826&cb=false <![CDATA[Christmas party]]> The CLOG Christmas Party will be held at St George's Church Hall, Little Russell Street.

Doors will open at 6:30pm, with food being served from 7pm. 

Please bring your own drink.

Members only. 

More details to follow.

Sue Sinton Smith 


]]> Wed, 02 Dec 2026 20:00:00 GMT null //localendar.com/elsie?DAM=PublishedEvent&event_id=3398&calendar_id=543902&k=120226&cb=false //localendar.com/elsie?DAM=PublishedEvent&event_id=3398&calendar_id=543902&k=120226&cb=false <![CDATA[Christmas pub crawl]]> CLOG's annual pub crawl - more details to follow.


]]> Sun, 06 Dec 2026 23:00:00 GMT null //localendar.com/elsie?DAM=PublishedEvent&event_id=3393&calendar_id=543902&k=120626&cb=false //localendar.com/elsie?DAM=PublishedEvent&event_id=3393&calendar_id=543902&k=120626&cb=false <![CDATA[New Year trip, Alnwick youth hostel]]> New Year trip to Alnwick in Northumberland for five nights from Tuesday 29 December to Sunday 3 January 2027. It's a great location for walking Northumberland’s coastal path. As is customary with our New Year trips, we will be holding a party on New Year’s Eve with a communal meal, disco, and midnight toast.

We have exclusive hire of Alnwick YHA partner hostel, a two-storey property in the centre of the town, part of which was the Victorian Court House. There is a large dining room lounge, and communal kitchen for our use. There are plenty of options in Alnwick for eating out and shopping.

The charge of £240 for those staying in the hostel covers the accommodation and ingredients to make your own breakfast and packed lunch, and the cost of the communal New Year’s Eve meal.

This trip is fully booked.


]]> Tue, 29 Dec 2026 01:00:00 GMT null //localendar.com/elsie?DAM=PublishedEvent&event_id=3304&calendar_id=543902&k=122926&cb=false //localendar.com/elsie?DAM=PublishedEvent&event_id=3304&calendar_id=543902&k=122926&cb=false <![CDATA[Alnwick New Year trip]]> See 29 December for details.


]]> Wed, 30 Dec 2026 01:00:00 GMT null //localendar.com/elsie?DAM=PublishedEvent&event_id=3305&calendar_id=543902&k=123026&cb=false //localendar.com/elsie?DAM=PublishedEvent&event_id=3305&calendar_id=543902&k=123026&cb=false <![CDATA[Alnwick New Year trip]]> See 29 December for details.


]]> Thu, 31 Dec 2026 01:00:00 GMT null //localendar.com/elsie?DAM=PublishedEvent&event_id=3305&calendar_id=543902&k=123126&cb=false //localendar.com/elsie?DAM=PublishedEvent&event_id=3305&calendar_id=543902&k=123126&cb=false <![CDATA[Alnwick New Year trip]]> See 29 December for details.


]]> Fri, 01 Jan 2027 01:00:00 GMT null //localendar.com/elsie?DAM=PublishedEvent&event_id=3305&calendar_id=543902&k=010127&cb=false //localendar.com/elsie?DAM=PublishedEvent&event_id=3305&calendar_id=543902&k=010127&cb=false <![CDATA[Alnwick New Year trip]]> See 29 December for details.


]]> Sat, 02 Jan 2027 01:00:00 GMT null //localendar.com/elsie?DAM=PublishedEvent&event_id=3305&calendar_id=543902&k=010227&cb=false //localendar.com/elsie?DAM=PublishedEvent&event_id=3305&calendar_id=543902&k=010227&cb=false <![CDATA[Alnwick New Year trip]]> See 29 December for details.


]]> Sun, 03 Jan 2027 01:00:00 GMT null //localendar.com/elsie?DAM=PublishedEvent&event_id=3305&calendar_id=543902&k=010327&cb=false //localendar.com/elsie?DAM=PublishedEvent&event_id=3305&calendar_id=543902&k=010327&cb=false