PROGRAMME 2022
Our programme is prepared 3 months in advance so is subject to additions and changes. Watch for updates here for more details. Events headed FYI (FOR YOUR INFORMATION) have been recommended by an EFOG member but no-one is formally co-ordinating the activity. If interested you will need to make your own arrangements and/or chat with others about doing something together.
An asterisk * marks an event which needs to be booked in advance. Please book asap. Those coming up in in future months are listed at the bottom of this page.
If any member wishes to lead (or suggest) an event on a free date, please contact Peter or Maz first to check that the date is still free. Members can find contact details for those organising events on their paper programme and will also be sent updates via EFOG member e-mails.
The majority of events are open to non-members who may be interested in joining EFOG. If you would like more information please use the contact facility on this website or contact Peter (01992 573638 or 07960 205921) or Ken (020 8524 3960).
Updates & Notices
The walk at Highwood on Sunday 29th May has been cancelled
The proposed walk on Sunday 5th June has been cancelled
The walk on 11th June has been cancelled
May
Thursday 5th CHARADES. Eileen
Saturday 7th WALK. Circular walk via Theydon Bois of about 6 miles. Meet at Debden station 10.20am - we will leave at 10.30am.
Bring: snacks/lunch/water. Lunch stop in Theydon Bois. Drink in the Queen Victoria. Jill V.
Thursday 12th BADMINTON. Val.
Saturday 14th WALK This walk on Saturday replaces tomorrows proposed walk. This one will be in Chelsea, going through the grounds surrounding the Royal Hospital at Chelsea, along Cheyne Walk & crossing the Albert Bridge into Battersea Park. Meet at Sloane Square Tube Station at 11 am. You can bring lunch or there is a cafe in Battersea Park or several in Chelsea. Eileen
Thursday 19th QUIZ. Val.
Saturday 21st CYCLE RIDE. Epping Forest. Lynne
Thursday 26th WANSTEAD WALKABOUT. Meet 7.30pm under the train bridge at Snaresbrook, to look at the garden patches and greenery of Wanstead. Finishing at The George P.H. Marian
Sunday 29th WALK Highwood (near Chelmsford) 5/6 miles. Val. Cancelled
June
Thursday 2nd JUBILEE TEA PARTY. Bring, drink, cakes, etc.
Sunday 5th WALK. Highwood (near Chelmsford) 5/6 miles. Val. Cancelled
Thursday 9th GAMES EVENING. 7.30 Christchurch Green. Peter
Saturday 11th to Sunday 19th HOLIDAY in IRELAND (near Dublin). Eileen
Saturday 11th WALK. Sue S. Cancelled
Wednesday 15th Pre-AIR SHOW, Duxford. Brian
Thursday 16th BENDY STRETCHES. Sue C.
Thursday 23rd PICTIONARY. Parviz
Saturday 25th 6 months to Christmas WALK ! Trevor
Thursday 30th PROGRAMME PLANNING. We need pre-planning please. Lynne
July
Saturday 2nd CYCLE RIDE. Epping Forest. Lynne
Thursday 7th BARBECUE & BOULES. 7.30 at hall. Bring food & drink. Peter
Saturday 9th WALK. Along River Lea. Trevor
Thursday14th BOARD GAMES NIGHT. Bring your games along. Dave
Thursday 21st QUIZ. Brian
Saturday 23rd WALK. Lynne
Thursday 28th Outdoor VOLLEYBALL. Parviz
Saturday 30th Weekend trip to IRONBRIDGE. Marian
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January
Saturday 1st NEW YEAR’S DAY WALK. Meet Loughton Station 10.00 Parviz
Thursday 6th BRING AND BUY SALE. Parviz
Sunday 9th WALK in Epping Forest. Meet at the corner of Forest View and Eglington Road in Chingford at 10.30 am.
A loop of approximately 7 miles, stopping at High Beach for the loos and snacks. Brian
Thursday 13th PROGRAMME PLANNING. We need more pre-planning please. Email Lynne with your ideas.
Sunday 16th ‘CRIME & PUNISHMENT’ WALK, London. Meet in the glass lobby of Blackfriars Station (District and Circle lines) at 11am. The walk will take about 2 hours, and finish at St. Pauls Central Line Station. Eleanor
Thursday 20th AGM. This will now take place on 27th.
Saturday 22nd WALK. Lee Valley Park. Meet at 10.30am in the car park at front of cafe near the Lee Valley Farm, Stubbins Hall Lane, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2EF. This is a FREE car park but please can one occupant of each car buy a drink or something at the cafe.
A walk of about 6 miles around the lakes in Lee Valley Park.
We will stop off at the odd bird hide, calling in at the White Water Centre for lunch and back along the river to the car park.
Bring drink, snacks and lunch (lunch would be available at the White Water Rafting Centre). Cafe at Farms car park should be open as well at beginning and end of walk. Please wear appropriate footwear and bring waterproofs etc. just in case. Lynne
Thursday 27th AGM
Saturday 29th WALK. Walthamstow Marshes. Meal at the Ferry Boat Inn to be confirmed. Jenny CANCELLED
February
Thursday 3rd CHARADES. Eileen
Sunday 6th WALK from Theydon Bois. The Oak Trail. Meet at 10.30 at The Bull, Theydon Bois, opposite Forest Drive, near Theydon Bois tube station. Free parking.
About 5-6 miles.A stop at the Forest Gate pub part way. Likely to be muddy. Brian.
Thursday 10th BALLOON VOLLEYBALL. Peter
Saturday 12th WALK via Cranham Marsh Nature Reserve. Meet at Upminster Station at 11 a.m. The walk is a circular walk of about 6 miles and will be muddy/ wet in places. There's a visitor centre about 3/4 of the way round which does snacks, but people can bring their own food if they wish. It should take around 2.5 to 3 hours including the stop at the cafe. Trevor
Wednesday 16th to Sat 20th CADOS panto ‘Cinderella’ at Chingford. Kathy
Thursday 17th HOCKEY BY NUMBERS. Peter Cancelled due to closure of ROVSCO Hall
Saturday 19th WALK in London. Meet outside Lancaster Gate underground station (on the Central Line) at 10:30am. The walk will be through the parks to the Thames and then down river to St Pauls. There will be places to drop off on route if you wish. A packed lunch or snack for a break on route is suggested. Sue S. Cancelled
Thursday 24th GAMES NIGHT. Bring your board games. Dave Cancelled due to closure of ROVSCO Hall
Saturday 26th QUIZ NIGHT. For St. Clare’s Hospice, Theydon Bois Village Hall. Sue S
Sunday 27th GUIDED TOUR around Valentines Mansion & gardens, Ilford. Meet 11.15am inside the lobby. Access from the Emerson Road entrance to Valentines Park off Cranbrook Road. Eleanor
March
Thursday 3rd BOARD GAMES - replaces skittles as in original programme. Dave
Sunday 6th COPPED HALL WORK PARTY. 10.00 at gate. Lunch at the Forest Gate. Peter G. Brian
Thursday 10th POETRY EVENING plus CHEESE & WINE. Marian
Sunday 13th WALK. 7.75 mile walk from Bayford, near Little Berkhamsted, in Herts.No public transport, so we will have to use cars.The walk starts from the church in the village where there is parking. There is a pub in the village where we may be able to get a meal. Eileen.
Thursday 17th QUIZ. Eileen.
Saturday 19th BIKE RIDE in Epping Forest. Meet at 10.30 am at the Golfers Café on Bury Road, Chingford. Lynne
Thursday 24th PROGRAMME PLANNING. We need more pre-planning please. Lynne
Saturday 26th WALK. Greenstead Church area. Meet outside Theydon Bois tube station for lifts to Greensted Church at 10.30. After viewing the "oldest wooden church in the World", we will do a 4 to 5 mile country walk, stopping at Ongar for lunch/coffee/ toilets etc.. Peter B.
Thursday 31st PICTIONARY. Parviz
April
Friday 1st - Thursday 3rd. Youth Hostel Stay at Court Hill Centre in Wantage, Oxfordshire. £22.50p per person per night. Off junction 14 of the M4. I need to know who is coming by Sunday 13th February. Eileen
Thursday 7th QUIZ BINGO. Jill S.
Saturday 9th EPPING FOREST WALK. Meet outside Loughton Station (Central Line) for a 10:30am set off. Not sure how muddy it will be, but aim to stick to the horse paths. A circular walk, stopping at High Beech for a lunch break. Sue S.
Thursday 14th DECORATE EASTER EGGS. Bring blown or hard boiled eggs. Plus CHEESE & WINE Peter
Monday 18th Markfield BEAM STEAM ENGINE & WALK. Marian
Thursday 21st JELLY BABY OLYMPICS. Trevor
Saturday 23rd BIKE RIDE in Epping Forest. Meet at 10.30 at the Golf Club Cafe, Bury Road, Chingford E4 7QJ. Lynne
Saturday 23rd BARN DANCE at Chigwell Riding Trust. Maz
Thursday 28th T’AI CHI. Parviz
Friday 29th HYDE HALL car trip for the first day of the Craft and Design weekend. Let Brian know if attending. Brian
Saturday 30th to 7th May CRUISE on the Norfolk Broads. Trevor
Future events suggested or planned
To find out if our programme suits you, you are welcome to come along for a free trial period. The annual fee is £30.
We meet Thursdays at 8.00 p.m.
ROVSCO HALL,
72 Hollybush Hill, Snaresbrook, E11 1PE
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