We are once again arranging a lunchtime CAMRA Christmas Jumper Day outing to Manningtree on Saturday 12 December, travelling by public transport. There is no need to let me know if you are joining us.
Lunch and pub visits
There are several places for lunch, so please make your own arrangements.
Rather than visiting the pubs en masse, we can take our time and explore in smaller groups, choosing whichever pubs appeal to us. However, if you’d like to appear in this year’s group photo please aim to meet at the Red Lion by 13:15 for 13:20 (which was the time and place we took the group photo last year).
Charity donations and the sailing club
I will not be asking for a charity donation, but members are welcome to make their own donations if they wish.
Stour Sailing Club is holding a similar event that day and may be collecting donations. They would be happy for us to pop in. Their clubhouse is a few doors down from the rear of the Crown pub.
Travel options
(see also https://www.traveline.info for other routes)
From Harwich by train or bus
• Outward trains: depart at 11:26 or 12:26, arriving at 11:48 or 12:48 respectively.
• Return trains: depart at 14:00, 15:00 and 16:00, arriving back in Harwich at 22 minutes past the hour.
• The number 104 bus could also be used however as the journey takes about an hour the train is the better option.
From Clacton by bus or return by taxi
• Outward bus: the No. 2 leaves Pier Avenue, Clacton, at 10:55 and arrives at 11:53.
• Return buses: depart at 14:17 (arriving in Clacton at 15:15) and 16:22 (arriving at 17:20).
As the bus journey takes about an hour, a taxi may be a better option. Sharing between three or four people would help keep the cost reasonable.
From Clacton or Frinton by train
An indirect train journey is another option for members travelling from Clacton or Frinton.
• From Clacton: the 11:05 arrives in Manningtree at 11:55, and the 12:05 arrives at 12:55.
• Return trains: depart hourly at 51 minutes past the hour.
The train is more expensive than the bus, particularly for members with a free bus pass, but offers a more frequent service and a wider choice of return times.