Events Diary - North London District

Programme of Events
2014
9 October
I Magician and Raconteur Henry Lewis plus
II Flu Prevention, Harrow
11 October
The Royal Mews Tour, Victoria
15/17/18 October
SS Robin: Behind the Scenes Tour
Millenium Mills Pier
16 October
I Enfield Talking Newspaper, plus II The
London Beer Flood and III Flu Prevention,
Enfield.
23 October
Oddfellows Stroll led by Keith Potter
Finsbury Park to Highbury
4 November
Talk by Fred Mairet of Home Instead,
Euston
8 November
Good Companions Bingo, Islington
13 November
The Elite Clubs of India and England,
Harrow
15 November
Irving Berlin’s White Christmas - The
Musical, Dominion Theatre
20 November
I Hearing Dogs for the Deaf plus II Dog
Quiz, Enfield
3 December
Mickie Driver’s Christmas Variety Show and
Meal, Wood Green
4 December
Christmas Meal in Harrow, Miller & Carter
9 December
Christmas Party, Wanstead
11 December
Clarinettist Peter Clarke on the History of
Jazz, Harrow
18 December
Christmas Party and Fun Christmas Quiz,
Enfield
2015
3 January
Dick Whittington Pantomime, Ilford
8 January
I Decades: 1970s and II Elvis at 80,Harrow
15 January
I The Life and Death of Dr Crippen plus II
Elvis at 80, Enfield
27 January
Tributes to the Lives and Music of: I
The Everly Brothers plus II Rogers and
Hammerstein, Highams Park
10 February
Oddfellows on Film (call to book), Euston
12 February
Tales from the South Pacific, Harrow
19 February
The Story of the Central Line and its
Stations, Enfield
23 February
Oddfellows Stroll led by Keith Potter
plus optional visit to Horniman Museum,
Peckham, Dulwich and Forest Hill
10 March
Beetle Drive, Wanstead
12 March
The Story of the Central Line and its
Stations, Harrow
19 March
I Decades: 1970s plus II Conversation
Café, Enfield
27 March
Phototour of London’s Theatreland and
Lunch, Leicester Square.
Events at Harrow and Enfield will also
feature a brief presentation raising
awareness about Oddfellows
Membership Benefits.
The Oddfellows is the trading name of The Independent Order of Odd Fellows Manchester
Unity Friendly Society Limited, incorporated and registered in England and Wales No. 223F.
Registered Office: Oddfellows House, 184-186 Deansgate, Manchester M3 3WB
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North London District
Social Events Organiser: Paul Fitton
Address: 4 Tintagel Road, Orpington, Kent BR5 4LQ
Telephone: 07751 360399
Email: [email protected]
Websites: www.oddfellows.co.uk and www.oddfellows-nld.co.uk
October 2014 to March 2015
Welcome
Other Meetings
Welcome to the North London District of the Oddfellows. Members of the
District have organised an exciting and varied programme of events for you all.
This Events Diary is a handy guide for you to keep, so that you know what is
happening in your area. It will be published twice a year.
Degree Lodge
Everybody is welcome at Oddfellows events. Even if you are not a member, we
want to extend an invitation to you and your friends to attend any events that take
your fancy. All are welcome and we like to think we can guarantee you a good time.
The James Roe Provincial Lodge of Past Grands meets on 4 Thursdays a year
at 222 Camden Road, London NW1 9HG. The next meetings are on 4 December
2014 and 5 March 2015 at 7.30pm.
Remember!
Put dates of interest in your personal diary. Alternatively, keep this Events Diary in
a handy place - by the phone, fixed to the fridge or pinned to your notice board.
Want to get involved?
Looking for something to do? If so, there is plenty for you to get involved in with
the Oddfellows. We are always looking for people to help with care support, social
events or writing articles for Cultured Comments. If you are interested, please call
your Branch Secretary today!
Oddfellows Advice Service
Provided in conjunction with the Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB), you can
phone one of our dedicated Oddfellows Advisors to obtain advice and
information on over 15,000 topics. Many local CAB offices are closing or are
only open on certain days and for short hours, but Oddfellow Advisors can
provide the information you want quickly. An Advisor will support you through
your problem from start to finish and of course, the information and your
details will remain confidential.
The North London District Minor Degree Lodge meets at 222 Camden Road,
London NW1 9HG. The next meeting will be held on Thursday 6 November.
Please contact Sister Joyce Caplin on 01992 461840 for further information.
Provincial Lodge of Past Grands
North London District Past Grands Lodge
Meetings are held at Duchess House, 18/19 Warren Street, London W1T 5LT
at 7pm every third Friday in the months of January, April, July, October and
December. The entrance is around the corner in Grafton Mews. Forthcoming
dates are: 17 October, 12 December (Christmas Supper) 2014 and 16 January
and 17 April 2015.
Irving Berlin’s White Christmas
(The Musical)
Saturday 15 November
Starts at 2.30pm Matinee performance at Dominion Theatre, Tottenham
Court Road, London W1.
Best available seats have been reduced below the regular group rate to
£36.25. To enquire about availability, contact Paul Fitton (Front Page)
Bingo!
To use this service, call 0845 606 2620
Monday to Friday, 9.30am - 4.30pm. All calls charged at a local rate
Oddfellows Care & Welfare Department
The department provides information and back-up when you need answers to
simple or more complicated issues. We can provide information on equipment,
medical conditions, accommodation, local voluntary organisations and can
support you with issues relating to the NHS and Social Services.
To use this service, call 0845 606 3102
Monday - Thursday, 9am - 5pm, Friday, 9am - 4pm
Saturday 8 November
Starts at 2pm at Metropolitan Benefit Society Almshouses (MBSA),
Balls Pond Road, London N1 4AH.
Eric Humberstone is the Bingo caller for this
afternoon event.
Refreshments will be provided.
Cost per card is £3.
Lodge Meetings
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Temple of Peace
October
Good Companions
Saturday 11 October - The Royal Mews
Starts at 11am at Buckingham Palace Road, Victoria,
London SW1. The Royal Mews provides the carriages used
for Royal and State occasions. It is one of the finest working
stables, responsible for training the horses that pull the royal
carriages. The most dazzling is the Gold State Coach, used
at every coronation since that of George IV in 1821. Ticket
prices are Adults £7.85, Over 60/Student (with valid ID)
£7.15, Under 17s £4.58 and Under 5s go free. Pay on the day. The price includes
an audio guide. With an optional pub meal or drink to round off the afternoon. To
book, email or write to Paul Fitton (see front cover) by 8 October.
Meetings are held at 7.30pm at Winchester Road Methodist Church, Winchester
Road, Highams Park, London E4 9JP on the fourth Tuesday every month
except December which is usually a week earlier due to the Christmas period.
Forthcoming dates are: 28 October, 25 November and 16 December 2014 and
27 January (see event listings), 24 February and 24 March 2015. Please contact
Brother Ian Lowry on 01992 620795 or email [email protected] for
further information.
Meetings are held at 7.30pm in the small hall, Metropolitan Benefit Society
Almshouses, Balls Pond Road, London N1 4AH, usually every second Thursday
in the month. Forthcoming dates are: 9 October, 13 November and 11 December
2014 and 8 January, 12 February and 12 March 2015. For further information,
please contact Brother Eric Humberstone on 01992 620958 or email
[email protected].
Friends of Stebon
Meetings take place quarterly at 7.30pm in the Churchill Room, Wanstead Library,
Spratt Hall Road, Wanstead, London E11 2RQ. The next meetings are the
Christmas Party on 9 December 2014 and Beetle Drive on 10 March 2015. Please
contact Sister Eileen Esparon on 020 8532 2582 or email:
[email protected] for further information.
Afternoon Social Events
Harrow
Harrow Arts Centre and Library is next to the large Morrison’s supermarket at
Hatch End. Buses H12 and H14 stop outside and bus 182 nearby. The nearest
tube station is Harrow on the Hill (take H14 bus) and Hatch End train station is 5
minutes’ walk away. Harrow Arts Centre allows free car parking.
Enfield
The Parish Centre is behind Enfield Market and less than two minutes’ walk away
from Enfield Town train station and less than 10 minutes’ walk from Enfield Chase
train station. Buses W8 and W9 stop directly outside the Centre and buses 121, 191,
192, 231, 307, 313, 317, 329, 377 and 629 stop less than two minutes’ walk away.
Euston
The Duchess of Kent Lodge in Euston is hosting afternoon social events on 4
November and 10 February. Full details are shown in the listings.
Thursday 9 October - I Magician and Raconteur Henry Lewis plus II Flu Prevention
Starts at 2pm to 4pm at Kenton Room, Harrow Arts Centre, Uxbridge Road, Hatch
End, Harrow HA5 4EA. Henry Lewis is the Hon Vice President of The Magic
Circle and a Gold Star Medallist performer. Henry - the Man with YOU in his Mind
- will teach you some memory techniques. Hear too a short presentation on the
dangers of flu and how to prevent the disease. There will be a £2 charge for the
entertainment and refreshments are free.
Wednesday 15, Friday 17 and Saturday 18
October - SS ROBIN
Millennium Mills Pier, Royal Victoria Dock,
Newham, London. Recalling Masefield’s poem
‘Cargoes’, Robin is the last surviving ‘dirty British coaster’. Robin is one of three
ships in London in the Core Collection of the National Historic Ships Register (the
nautical equivalent of a Grade 1 Listed Building), the others being Cutty Sark and
HMS Belfast. We are privileged to have a unique and exclusive opportunity of a
‘behind the scenes’ guided tour of the vessel, while it is being refurbished, before it
opens to the public in 2015, 125 years after its launch. The event is free, although
you may wish to donate to the Charity SS Robin. Bacon or vegetarian rolls and
drinks will be bought in for a small charge to members. Time slots are 10.30am,
11.30am and 12.30pm on each day. Please book with Paul Fitton (see front cover).
Thursday 16 October - I Enfield talking Newspaper plus II the London Beer
Flood and III Flu Prevention
Starts at 2pm to 4pm at St Andrew’s Parish Centre, 36 Silver Street, Enfield EN1 3EG
For 50 years Enfield Talking Newspaper has provided blind and visually impaired
people in Enfield with a free weekly tape. Editor Phillip Dawson of ETN will
raise our awareness of the service. After the free refreshments, Paul Fitton’s
presentation tells the story of the London Beer Flood, which caused havoc and
death 200 years ago today. Hear too a short presentation on the dangers of flu
and how to prevent the disease. A £1 raffle will be held.
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Lodge Meetings
Thursday 23 October - Oddfellows Stroll: Finsbury Park to Highbury
and Islington
Starts at 11am at Finsbury Park station (Victoria and Piccadilly lines and Capital
Connect). On the 4 mile walk, we will go into Finsbury Park, follow the ‘New River’
(not a river and certainly not new) before rounding the two large reservoirs serving
this part of London. This is a partly unsurfaced path and might be muddy. Then
we will wander through Clissold Park before making our way along streets to
Highbury Fields. Weather permitting you might enjoy a picnic on Highbury Fields
or the North London District Office, adjacent to the Fields, will be available with
a cup of tea. From there it is a short distance down to Highbury and Islington
station. Please book with Keith Potter in advance on 01322 407085 or
07756 522812 or email [email protected].
Good Samaritan
November
Tuesday 4 November - Home Instead
Starts at 3.30pm at Duchess House, 18/19 Warren Street, London W1T 5LR.
Duchess of Kent Lodge invite you to a presentation by Fred Mairet from Home
Instead, the organisation used by the Oddfellows Care and Welfare department as
an alternative to convalescent home visits. He will talk about what his organisation
can offer to members and Keith Potter will advise the Oddfellows’ role. This is a
free event, including refreshments. Please book with Keith in advance on 01322
407085 or 07756 522812 or email [email protected].
Saturday 8 November - Bingo!
Starts at 2pm at Metropolitan Benefit Society Almshouses (MBSA), Balls Pond
Road, London N1 4AH. Eric Humberstone is the Bingo caller for this afternoon
event. The session, on behalf of Good Companions Lodge will be held in the
upstairs hall at the MBSA. Refreshments will be provided. The cost per card is £3.
Attendees are asked to help by having the correct money.
Thursday 13 November - The Elite Clubs Of India And England
Starts at 2pm to 4pm at Kenton Room, Harrow Arts Centre, Uxbridge Road, Hatch
End, Harrow HA5 4EA. We are pleased to welcome another presentation from the
Harrovian Speakers. Indra Sikdar will talk to us about the Elite Clubs of India and
England. The UK Clubs are the New Cavendish Club, the Civil Service Club and
the Royal Overseas League. In India they are the Royal Bengal Club, Tollygunge
Club, Madras Club and Madras Gymkhana. The event and refreshments are free.
There will be a £1 raffle.
Saturday 15 November - Irving Berlin’s White Christmas - The Musical
Starts at 2.30pm Matinee performance at Dominion Theatre,
Tottenham Court Road, London W1. Aled Jones and Tom
Chambers star in Irving Berlin’s White Christmas. It’s
the story of two ex-army pals who team up with a pair of
sisters to stage a show to save a remote Vermont ski lodge
that’s fallen on hard times. Best available seats have been
reduced below the regular group rate to £36.25. To enquire
about availability, contact Paul Fitton (see front cover).
Meetings are held at 7.30pm at 222 Camden Road, London NW1 9HG, every
alternate Tuesday. Forthcoming dates are: 14 and 28 October, 11 and 25
November, 9 and 23 December 2014 and 6 and 20 January, 3 and 17 February
and 3, 17 and 31 March 2015. Phone Sister Joyce Caplin on 01992 461840 for
further information.
Charles Hewitt
Business and Ceremonial Meetings are held at 7.30pm in The Lodge House, 1
Hewitt Road, London N8 0BS on Wednesdays. Forthcoming dates are 1 October,
5 November, 3 December 2014 and 7 January, 4 February and 4 March 2015.
Phone Sister Joyce Caplin on 01992 461840 for further information. Social
Sessions will be held monthly at St Andrew’s Parish Centre, 36 Silver Street,
Enfield EN1 3EG. The dates are Thursdays: 16 October, 20 November and 18
December 2014 and 15 January, 19 February and 19 March 2015 from 2pm to
4pm. Contact Paul Fitton (see front cover) for further information.
Duchess of Kent
Lodge meetings are held at Duchess House at 18/19 Warren Street, London
W1T 5LR. The entrance is around the corner in Grafton Mews. Meetings take
place on alternate Tuesday evenings. We are currently experimenting by starting
these meetings an hour earlier at 5pm. Forthcoming dates are: 7 and 21 October,
4 November (at 3.30pm) and 18 November, 2, 16 and 30 December 2014 and
13 and 27 January, 10 and 24 February and 10 and 24 March 2015. The District
Officers’ Visit is on 21 October 2014. Please contact the Lodge Secretary Brother
Keith Potter on 01322 407085 or email him at [email protected] if you
require further information.
Pride of Islington
Meetings are held at 7.30pm at Highbury Crescent Rooms, 70 Ronalds Road,
London N5 1XA, every alternate Wednesday. Forthcoming dates are: 1, 15 and
29 October, 12 and 26 November and 10 December 2014 and 7 and 21 January,
4 and 18 February and 4 and 18 March 2015. For further information, please
contact Brother Bob Smith on 020 7226 1740.
Flower of Hendon
Meetings are held at Christ Church, corner of Heriot Road and Brent Street,
Hendon, London NW4 2EG at 7.15pm every second Monday in the months of
February, April, June, August, October and December. Forthcoming dates are:
13 October, 8 December 2014 and 9 February and 13 April 2015. For further
information, contact Sister Angela Hooker on 020 7226 2738 or email
[email protected].
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March
Thursday 20 November - I Hearing Dogs for Deaf People plus II Dog Quiz
Starts at 2pm to 4pm at St Andrew’s Parish Centre, 36 Silver Street, Enfield
EN1 3EG. Are you a dog lover? Today’s presenter is Liz Arendt who will be
accompanied by Maple, her loveable canine friend! Liz is the Chairman of the
Herts Branch of Hearing Dogs for Deaf People. It is a national charity and centre
of excellence in training dogs to alert deaf people to important sounds and danger
signals in the home, work place and public buildings. After the break, Paul Fitton
will host a Quiz on Dogs, famous and otherwise. Refreshments are free and there
will be a £2 raffle, which includes a donation to the charity.
Tuesday 10 March - Beetle Drive
Starts at 7.30pm to 10pm at Churchill Room, Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road,
Wanstead, London E11 2RQ. Another popular Beetle Drive - and it won’t cost an
arm and a leg! Friends of Stebon Lodge will provide everything that you need to
take part... and free refreshments. Please confirm attendance with Eileen Esparon
on 020 8532 2582 or email [email protected].
Thursday 12 March - The Story of the Central Line and its Stations
Starts at 2pm to 4pm - Kenton Room, Harrow Arts Centre, Uxbridge Road, Hatch
End, Harrow HA5 4EA. Why a line that runs 34 plus miles from Epping in East
London over to West Ruislip is called The Central Line. Jeni Plummer’s visual
presentation explains this, the origins of the names and some information about
each of the stations. The refreshments are free and there will be a collection for
Hearing Dogs for the Deaf.
Thursday 19 March - I Decades: 1970s plus II Conversation Café
Starts at 2pm to 4pm at St Andrew’s Parish Centre, 36 Silver Street, Enfield EN1
3EG. You are invited to Paul Fitton’s next presentation in the series Decades.
The 1970s - the decade that taste forgot! See and hear memories of that time
and bring your own along! See and handle Museum objects from the time. You
can expect fun and banter as you remember items and events that you thought
that you had safely left in the past. The event is different as it travels around
Oddfellows venues in London as members voice their own memories and
anecdotes. The Different Voices’ Conversation Café brings people together to
start open and friendly conversations leading to a better understanding of mental
health issues and reduce stigma. The cafe space will be set up and decorated
with gingham tablecloths, bunting, posters and balloons. You will be warmly
welcomed in the ‘café’ with free tea, coffee and home-made cakes and cookies
and freely ask questions and receive information about mental health. Organised
by the Advocacy Project. There will be a £1 prize raffle.
Friday 27 March - Photowalk: Theatreland
Starts at 11am at Leicester Square underground station
at street level. You can practise and improve your
photography skills on another of our regular walking tours.
This time, we’ll be looking at the great character and grand
neo-classical, Romanesque, or Victorian façades of the
theatres as well as their history and local anecdotes and
maybe meet a few ghosts! This day out is designed for photographers, walkers
and those wishing to see an interesting corner of London that they may not know.
Then lunch at The Wellington in The Strand anyone? Please book with Paul Fitton
(see front cover), your Guide on the day.
December
Wednesday 3 December - Mickie Driver’s Christmas Variety Show and Meal
Doors open at 11.20am with lunch at noon and carriages about 4pm. Takes place
at Wood Green Social Club, 3-4 Stuart Crescent, Haringey, London N22 5NJ Let
your festivities begin with Mickie’s Christmas Special. A splendid Christmas Lunch is
followed by a fabulous, fun-filled show in which a talented cast brings you favourite
Christmas Songs and a finale of most-loved Christmas Carols. It really is a joyful
afternoon. The price of £17.50 also includes a traditional Christmas meal* plus dessert
and tea or coffee. Drinks are available at club prices. Places are available on a first
come first served basis. Please send your cheque made payable to North London
District to Paul Fitton (see front cover). *Please advise any special dietary needs.
Thursday 4 December - Harrow Christmas Meal
Starts at noon at the Miller and Carter (The Leefe Robinson), Harrow Steakhouse,
Brockhurst Corner, Uxbridge Road, Harrow HA3 6DL. There are two events this
month for the members who meet regularly at Harrow Arts Centre. Today, they are
moving 1½ miles along Uxbridge Road for their Christmas meal. All members are
welcome. Please book with Paul Fitton (see front cover) by 13 November.
Tuesday 9 December - Christmas Party
Starts from 7.30pm to 10pm Churchill Room, Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road,
Wanstead, London E11 2RQ. Celebrate Christmas with Friends of Stebon Lodge.
Christmas refreshments are free. Please confirm attendance with Eileen Esparon
on 020 8532 2582 or email [email protected].
Thursday 11 December - Clarinettist Peter Clarke on the History of Jazz
Starts from 2pm to 4pm Kenton Room, Harrow Arts Centre, Uxbridge Road, Hatch
End, Harrow HA5 4EA. Clarinettist Peter Clarke tells you about the history of jazz.
This is a free event including refreshments.
Thursday 18 December - Christmas Party and Fun
Christmas Quiz
Starts at 2pm to 4pm at St Andrew’s Parish Centre, 36
Silver Street, Enfield EN1 3EG. Have yourself a very Merry
Christmas at Charles Hewitt Lodge’s party and enjoy a fun
Christmas Quiz. A £1 raffle will be held.
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January
Saturday 3 January - Pantomime - Dick Whittington
‘Turn Again!’ and join loveable Dick Whittington and his loyal cat for a rags-toriches magical pantomime extravaganza that’s purrrrfect for the whole family!
Traditionally, tickets sell quickly, so please call Eileen Esparon on 020 8532 2582
to enquire about availability now! Ticket prices are Adults £15 and Children and
Senior Citizens £12.Starts at 1pm at Kenneth More Theatre, Oakfield Road, Ilford
IG1 1BT (opposite the Town Hall).
Thursday 8 January - I Decades: 1970s plus II Elvis At 80
Starts at 2pm to 4pm at Kenton Room, Harrow Arts Centre,
Uxbridge Road, Hatch End, Harrow HA5 4EA. You are
invited to Paul Fitton’s next presentation in the series
Decades. The 1970s - the decade that taste forgot! See and
hear memories of that time and bring your own along! See
and handle Museum objects from the time. You can expect
fun and banter as you remember items and events that you
thought that you had safely left in the past. The event is
different as it travels around Oddfellows venues in London
as members voice their own memories and anecdotes. In
Paul Fitton’s second presentation, we celebrate the life and music of Elvis Presley,
who would have celebrated his 80th birthday today. The event and refreshments
are free. Metal Theft Warning - Paul will conduct a Wallet and Purse Raid on your
copper in aid of the Provincial Grand Master’s Charity, the Bobby Moore Fund for
Cancer Research UK!.
Thursday 15 January - I Elvis at 80 plus ll the Life and
Death of Dr Crippen
Starts at 2pm to 4pm at St Andrew’s Parish Centre, 36
Silver Street, Enfield EN1 3EG. In today’s double bill, we
celebrate the life and music of Elvis Presley, who would
have celebrated his 80th birthday a week ago. In Paul
Fitton’s second presentation, we hear about the life and
death of Hawley Crippin and investigate whether he really
did murder his wife Cora. You be the jury! Your vote counts!
This is a free event, including refreshments. There will be a
£1 raffle. Metal Theft Warning - Paul will conduct a Wallet
and Purse Raid on your copper in aid of the Provincial Grand Master’s Charity, the
Bobby Moore Fund for Cancer Research UK!
Tuesday 27 January - I A Tribute to the Life and Music of the Everly Brothers
plus The Lives and Music of Rogers and Hammerstein
Starts at 8.30pm at Winchester Road Methodist Church, Winchester Road,
Highams Park, London E4 9JP. Following the death of Phil Everly a year ago, Paul
Fitton has been presenting a tribute to the life and music of the two brothers. You
can enjoy the presentation, featuring words and extracts from 10 songs, including
Crying in the Rain and Wake up Little Susie. Paul’s second presentation will be
a look at the lives and music of Rogers and Hammerstein in the golden age of
musical theatre. The event and refreshments are free. Please confirm attendance
with Brother Ian Lowry on 01992 620795 or email [email protected].
February
Monday 10 February - Oddfellows on Film
Starts at 4pm at Duchess House, 18/19 Warren Street, London W1T 5LR. Keith
Potter will present a digital slide show. He will show a number of short videos/
stills of Oddfellows events including walks and more. The event is free including
refreshments. Please book with Keith in advance on 01322 407085 or 07756
522812 or email [email protected].
Thursday 12 February - Tales From The South Pacific
Starts at 2pm to 4pm at Kenton Room, Harrow Arts Centre, Uxbridge Road, Hatch
End, Harrow HA5 4EA. Regular favourite Paul Mapplebeck returns with more
anecdotes from Sir Arthur Grimble’s A Pattern of Islands. He will add even more
flavour to the anecdotes with his personal experiences in New Caledonia and
Tahiti. The event and refreshments are free.
Thursday 19 February - The Story of The Central Line and Its Stations
Starts at 2pm to 4pm at St Andrew’s Parish Centre, 36 Silver Street, Enfield EN1
3EG. Why a line that runs 34 plus miles from Epping in East London over to West
Ruislip is called The Central Line. Jeni Plummer’s visual presentation explains
this, the origins of the names and some information about each of the stations.
There will be a £2 raffle with proceeds going to Hearing Dogs for the Deaf.
Monday 23 February - I Oddfellows Stroll: Peckham, Dulwich and Forest Hill
plus II A visit to Horniman Museum
Starts at 11am at Peckham Rye station, which is served by trains from north and
central London and many buses. We will walk to Peckham Rye Park, Camberwell
Old Cemetery and Dulwich Park, a distance of a little over three miles. Here there
is a café and places for a picnic. You may leave the park and catch a bus back
to Peckham Rye station or other destinations. There will be an optional further
one mile walk to the Horniman Museum. This museum displays an interesting
collection of objects and has extensive gardens with fine views and a small nature
trail with an animal walk. From the museum it is a 10 minute walk down to Forest
Hill station for Highbury and Islington and London Bridge and several buses,
including route 197 to Peckham Rye station. Please book with Keith in advance
on 01322 407085 or 07756 522812 or email [email protected].