Issue 79 December

Issue79December2008Editor: Vernon Dunhill email: vernon.dunhill@ntlworld.comWatton WheelersSunday 26 th October 2008 CTC Emitremmus DeserverRide (Summertime Reversed)Six Watton Wheelers took part in the annual CyclistsTouring Club organised road ride from Fairlands ValleyPark Stevenage through East Herts and Essex to SaffronWalden and back.The weather although not cold was very damp and wewere glad of the refreshments provided on route at thevarious check points where as the ride was run underrules governing the average speed we had to have ourroute cards time stamped. Many riders had puncturesalthough our group only sustained one.Total mileage was 62 miles at a minimum overall averageincluding stops of 8mph.Sunday 2nd November, Leader MaryFour riders left Watton in the mist and joined another sixat East Herts Station. We went through Hartham, alongthe road from Bengeo down to the Wadesmill roundaboutand took a left turn along a track behind Hanbury Manor.Across to Cold Christmas, up to Rush Green and backdown to Wareside. Then to Widford, down Nether Street,off road, and through some very large puddles and arrivedin Sawbridgeworth. Fig Fairs just happened to havea Craft Market in the memorial hall and the wonderful ladiesfrom the W.I. had made some home made cakesand bacon sandwiches etc. Return on a similar route viaWare and along the towpath. Pat and Dave managed tohave 4 punctures between them. Approx. 30miles andback to Watton at 3pm.Sunday 9 th November 2008 Leader TrevorTwo start points for this ride, Watton and Morrisons inWelwyn Garden City and with a total of 18 riders the ridewas split into two parts to aid control.Essentially the ride followed the old railway line, nowknown as the Alban Way, through Hatfield to St Albans,where Cornish pasties and a hot drink were enjoyed.The return was via Sandridge and Stanborough to Morrisonsand then back to Watton. The weather was bright andnot too cold with a total of 36 miles for the whole trip.Weekend Club Runs:On Sunday mornings, meet Watton PavilionSunday 7th December 2008 9.00amOn Road ride. Destination to be advised. Leader John.Sunday 14th December 2008 9.00amOff Road Geo-Cache ride. Leader Adrian.Sunday 21st December 2008 9.00amOn Road – Vanstones, Codicote. Leader Alan.Saturday 27th December 2008 9.00amTurkey Burner. Leader Alan.Sunday 28th December 2008 9.00amOn Road. Hertford. Leader Alan.Details of forthcoming Sunday club runs can also be found on :-www.wattonwheelers.myfreeforum.orgMidweek Club Runs:Wednesday mornings at 9.30 am from Watton PavilionContact John for details. john@waring-online.netStarter RidesShort gentle rides for beginners. To arrange a convenient time either insmall groups or individually.Phone Marion or Trevor on 01920 420356 or e-mail at trevormarion@hotmail.comW-A-S Tennis ClubThe Annual Dinner and Trophy Presentation will be onSaturday 6 th December at 7.30 at the School – The themeis the “Wild West” – tickets are £25 from a committeemember.The AGM will be held at the Pavilion on Monday 8 th Decemberat 8.00pm. Please support this and help discussnext years programme.The adult and junior coaching programme continues.Make contact if you are interested in joining a coachingsession. The club coach Ian Vosper can be contacted on01920 830794 if you want to organize a session.If you wish to join the club, make contact with Ian Knight –Chairman (01920 830448), Ian Vosper – Club Captain(01920 830794) or Elaine Felgate – Membership SecretaryACTIVITIESAVAILABLESENIORFOOTBALLGary MackYOUTHFOOTBALLStewart ParfittLADIESFOOTBALLJohn FitzjohnSUNDAYFOOTBALLJack TurnerCRICKETWilf Emsley01920 83103201920 83060107837 75507407834 52531201920 830986

Sunday 26 th OctoberWatton RamblersA group of nine walkers, led by Derek Henley, setout from Watton to Hertford via Bramfield encounteringpavement, road, field edge, farmyard, footpath,bridle way, playing fields, woodland quagmire andploughed field in constant drizzle.After recovering over an excellent lunch and drink atthe Bridge House the group, joined by two othermembers, returned in much improved conditions viaWaterford, Stapleford and Watton Green. Despitethe weather it proved an enjoyable walk.Saturday 15 th NovemberThis 'long morning walk' led by Peter Aknai took usin an easterly direction towards Gregory's farm, thento Coomb's Wood, over the Bourne (usually dry, butrunning a little after all the rain of the last few days),then on to the woods behind Munden Parva.Bright sunshine made the autumn walk very pleasantand the countryside has never looked better. Wereturned via the road to Whemstead, turning ontofootpath No.7 to cut across the fields back to MillLane.Lunch and a pint at the George & Dragon crowned asatisfying 6.5 mile walk for 11 members of WattonRamblers.The „Walking – the way to Health’ group stillmeets every Tuesday at the Sportsfield at 10.00 amfor a 2 hour walk in the countryside around Watton.These walks are conducted at your own pace andall are welcome - just turn up and join in.Details from rosemarycooper@ntlworld.comTel: 01920 411622Please remember to observe the country code at all times, dogs andchildren are welcome but need to be accompanied and kept undercontrol. Appropriate clothing recommended.Rambling Club Membership is open to all (£5 per couple,or £3 single with children under 16 free if accompanied)and the first walk is free to non-members .Watton Youth FootballDevelopment TrainingAGES 5 to 9 YEARSAt Datchworth SchoolStarting Saturday 20th SeptemberAt 9:30am to 11:00amJust turn up on the dayFor details contactStewart Parfitt Tel: 01920 830601 or Derek Hills Tel: 01438 813684Email: stewart.parfitt@tiscali.co.uk or delboyhill81@btinternet.comWALK PROGRAMMEAll walks meet at Watton SportsfieldSunday November 30th 9.00 am2 nd part of Hertfordshire Way walkLeader Linda ThurlowSunday 7 th December 1.00 pmTown Trail /Quiz WareLeaders Julie Rain and Linda Thurlow.Thursday 1 st January beating the BoundsLeader Ray Everett.Meet at the Pavillion 10.30 for hot punch andmincepies. Walk starts 11.00 amSaturday 17 th January 9.30 amHalf day walkLeader Bob ThurlowSunday FootballThe East Herts Corinthian Sunday Football League Division1 positions as at 10 November.P W D L GD PTSGoffs Oak 6 6 0 0 36 18Rosemill FC 5 3 0 2 11 9Waggon &Horses FC6 3 0 3 5 9Jubilee FC 6 3 0 3 -3 9New Riverside 4 2 0 2 1 6The Highway 5 1 0 4 -10 3Bury Rangers 6 1 0 5 -40 3TENNISCYCLINGBADMINTONKICK BOXINGRAMBLINGJU JITSUIan KnightAlan HeadlandDavid StockJim KeenLinda ThurlowDave Boddy01920 83044801920 83035101920 83087507772 70903601920 83038901992 500956