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1984: The Walking Club
Derek became the inspiration for then starting the
Members of OMWA (Then the name of The Trinity group back in 1984. We walked the first Sunday of
every month, and had an away weekend on the
Club) are welcome to form groups or "clubs" of
May Bank Holiday. Each family took a turn in
their own as did John and Kate Benstead.
researching and planning the walk which in our
early days was about 8 miles. Mandatory was the
The Sextons, and Kate and I were members of a
circular walk with a pub lunch in the middle.
walking group until there were a few unable to
either attend or walk any longer. The other families
We continued walking until about 2016. A New
were: - Derek and Thelma Cooper, Les and Jackie
Year's Day lunch and stroll was arranged for 1st
Harris, Mike and Christine Wareham, Geoff and
January 2018. We did meet, but I am not sure if we
Judith Wilsher. The idea was kindled by the ladies
talking at the club on Boxing Day. The conversation walked. Although we have lost members over
made comment on the fact that we all got into cars recent years, those of us still around meet and keep
and shot off to see friends but getting to know our in touch.
local area by walking around it was something
John Benstead
ignored.
Friday Lunch at The Trinity Club
The lunches have been convivial a昀昀airs and
overall more members and friends have joined
us this year with some new faces also very
welcome. The Christmas jumper compe}}on
was again won by Rodney Clarke with his
昀氀ashing lights and music Jumper. We now have
the 400 club monthly draws made during lunch
to add excitement to the day !
This Lunch was started by Geo昀昀 Wilsher for any
member who were around at lunch}me young
or old to socialise with other members.
For a modest price, the peace and quiet of
Sanderstead and the cha琀琀er of diners can be
enjoyed on the 昀椀rst Friday of the month at 12
noon. Please join us with your friends and
family.
Friday Lunch at The Trinity Club
First Friday of the Month 12 noon – 2.00 pm
A chance to meet with regular and country members of all Clubs of
the Association and Foundation over a buffet and a drink.
ALL MEMBERS, PARTNERS and FRIENDS are MOST WELCOME
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