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CHA 'A' Walk Cancelled, 9.1.2010

For the first time in several years, there was no 'A' Walk on 9th January, 2010. In the past, when weather conditions prevented the completion of the programmed walk, alternatives were usually found. The latest example of this was on 2.1.2010, when the planned starting point was inaccessible due to snow and ice. An enjoyable alternative (Bray Head + Little Sugarloaf) was enjoyed by seven hardy stir-crazy souls. Three 'B' walkers also managed to complete most of their programmed walk on the Sugarloaf.
But on 9.1.2010 CHA finally threw in the towel as heavy snow set in at 8a.m.
How is Jill going to live this one down!!!

John Breheny -- Sat, 09/01/2010 - 09:08

Mince Pies Night, 14.12.2009

Nearly 60 members attended this annual social evening in Monkstown. Before stuffing ourselves with a great selection of pies (both home-baked and shop pies), Tony White showed us two films from his Anto Bianco studios:
The first was a record of a CHA walk led by Paddy Duggan last spring during which he planted a wooden cross in the Corribrack mountain at the site of a fatal crash by a small plane enroute from Gloucester to Kildare in 2008, when all four on board died.
The second film retated to a walking holiday in the Dolomites by a group of CHA members in 2008.
At the end of the evening, surplus pies were collected by Cherry, to be passed on to the Simon Community.

John Breheny -- Wed, 06/01/2010 - 20:14

Social Evening, 15th February 2010

At our regular venue in Monkstown at 8.00p.m.,there was a double-bill:
(i) Two representatives from Keep Ireland Open (of which CHA is a group member)gave a presentation about KIO's policies regarding access etc., and answered members' questions.
(ii) CHA member Canon Billy Marshall gave a fascinating talk about his experiences as a missionary in India in the 1960s illustrated with slides.
Rosaleen provided refreshments for an attendance of 45.

John Breheny -- Wed, 06/01/2010 - 19:53

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