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Southend Branch

The Southend Branch of the Friends of Essex Churches Trust runs four outings each year. There are coach pick ups from Rochford, East Southend, and thence via the A13 London Rd, Hadleigh and Rayleigh.

The programme is usually available in late January and provides three half and one full day to venues largely in Essex, and on occasions, Suffolk and Kent

Thanks to a continuing recruitment campaign, supported by many of our present members,

Visit to Theydon Mount, St Michael
Visit to Theydon Mount, St Michael
we have been able to maintain membership at over eighty.  Even though some of our members, through ill health, are no longer able to travel with us on our outings, they continue to support us with subscriptions and donations.

Early booking is necessary as our coaches are usually fully booked.

 

Outings for 2009

Half Day
Tuesday 31st March. Lawford St. Mary, Manningtree,
followed by a WI Tea and the Branch AGM at nearby
Wrabness. Grand views of the Stour Estuary.
 
Half Day
Thursday 14th May. Boreham, St. Andrew for County AGM.
We shall enjoy a short runabout of the country lanes
before arrival, and receiving the warm welcome always
afforded us by the county folk and officials. Teas
will be served in the church or hall.
 
Full Day
Wednesday 24th June.  St Mary, Hitchin. Members
will be free to enjoy the day as wished in this
delightful old market town. A WI Tea will be had
on a working farm near Ware.
 
Half Day
Tuesday 1st September. The Medieval church of
St. Mary at Latton, Harlow, follow by Tea in the
church hall. Time permitting, before arrival we hope to
visit a church in the Epping area.
 
We expect to have a speaker at each venue talking 
about the building and its history.

For further information, please contact:
Don Woracker on 01702 203027
donworacker@hotmail.com