SANDWELL GROUP – RAMBLERS’ ASSOCIATION

NOTICE BOARD:

Anniversaries, Birthdays, etc.

80^th Birthday
Former Group Chairman, John Craxford, celebrated his 80^th birthday on Friday 29 August 2008.
70^th Birthday
Eric Farmer was 70 on 7 September 2008.
65^th Birthday
Don Evitts, the Group’s Publicity Secretary and Area Representative, was 65 on 10 January 2008. Don, Betty and family celebrated at a family gathering on the evening of his birthday.
The Group’s Social Secretary, Val Figg, was 65 on 2 February 2008. Val and Peter celebrated at a weekend away with relatives in Marlow.
Brian Stevens was 65 on 8 April 2008. He celebrated with fellow walkers at the end of the walk at Hanchurch on Sunday 27 April, with wine and cakes.
Jenny Baker was 65 on 11 May 2008
Cynthia Farnell was 65 on 18 May 2008, during the Group’s visit to St Mawes.
Betty Evitts was 65 on Tuesday 8 July 2008
Golden Wedding Anniversary
Roy and Doreen Smith celebrated their 50^th Wedding anniversary on Saturday 22 March 2008 with a party, to which family and friends from the Sandwell Group were invited.
Retirement
Chairperson, Vivien Du Bois retired from full time employment on Friday 1 August 2008.

Many congratulations to the above popular Group members.


Staffs Area AGM – Sunday 30 November 2008
Thanks to the following 16 members who supported Sandwell Group by attending the Area AGM and morning walk at Codsall in Staffordshire:- Vivien Du Bois, Cliff & Cynthia Farnell, Val & Peter Figg, Jean Groutage, Joyce & John Scott, Margaret Skelton, Doreen & Roy Smith, John Talbot, Ken Weaver, Mavis & Mike Whale, Jill Woodward. Yet again, Sandwell Group had the largest contingent from the Staffs Groups.
We are grateful to the hosts, Wolverhampton Area, for leading the walk and looking after us so well.

Brian Stevens
Sadly, popular Group member, Brian Stevens died on 8 November 2008, after a short illness. His funeral, which was attended by a huge contingent of Group members, took place at St Pauls Church, Golds Green on Tuesday 18 November. Brian’s passing will leave an immense gap in the lives of his many friends in Sandwell Ramblers.
Our sympathy and thoughts go out to Pauline and the rest of Brian’s family.

Rambler Friendly Pubs:-
The Malt Shovel at Highly, Shropshire. Tel 01746 862550, Email LiOka6@aol.com
Licensees: Jason & Lisa. Took over in November 2006. From Rowley Regis originally.
Visited on Tuesday 6 September with party of 23 led by Brian & Jan Gregg.
Extremely warm welcome - good pub food, Hobson’s beers.
Nice garden and patios with marvellous views of the Clee Hills.
Sunday lunch for £4.95
The Peacock Inn, Main Street, Tysoe, Warwickshire CV35 0SE. Tel 01295 680338
Licensee: Jan
Warm & friendly village pub serving traditional pub food
Recommended by Peter Figg after a recent visit.
The Huntley Arms at Wheaton Aston, Staffordshire. Tel
Licensee:- Keith
Canalside pub with excellent pub food. Close to the Staffordshire Way.
Weekdays £6 for two meals for pensioners. Beautifully served and marvellous value.
The Huntsman, Little Wenlock, Shropshire TF6 5BH. Tel 01952 505820
Licensee:- John Haffall.
Swan, Fradley, Staffs. Tel 01283 790330
Very friendly pub with good food.
The Ship Inn, Barlow Hill, Wincle, Cheshire. Tel 01260 227217
Licensee:- Chris Knights
Walkers very welcome in the tap room.
The Hill Tavern,Lower Clent, Worcs. Tel 01562 885024
Licensee:- Lorraine Gannon
Visited by a large coach party of Sandwell Ramblers after the Three Peaks walk on Sunday 16 March 2008.
Good food with a warm and friendly welcome. www.hilltavern.co.uk
The Bell, Trysull, South Staffordshire. Tel 01902 892871
Visited on Wednesday 23 April with party of 24 led by Brian & Jan Gregg.
Extremely warm welcome - good pub food. Nice sheltered patio with tables and chairs. Large car park.
Licensee:- Steve
The Finger Post, Norton Road, Pelsall. Tel 01922 693707. email thefingerpost@hotmail.co.uk
Manager: Steven Foster
Nice location beside the canal, good food and walkers welcome

(updated 3 December 2008)

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