Breakaway Club

Roger's photos

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Here are some of Roger's photos taken on our walk on Sunday 17th April 2011 from Ditchling Common.

Drifts of bluebells in Blackbrook Wood.

What are these flowers called?

Hi boys.

A couple of posers.

2011 Walks

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Here are some photos from our walks in 2011. Click on the photos for a larger image.

9th January 2011

These photos of the views we saw on our walk from Storrington, together with their captions, are provided by Roger.

Kithurst Hill car park walk further east up the hill was where we gathered after the steep climb from the car park in Storrington.

Up we go to the gathering point.

Walking east towards the A24, the main road from London to Worthing.

Scenic route looking south towards the coast.

Storrington below Surrey on the horizon.

Storrington rugby club.

The river Arun.

2009 Walks

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Here are some photos from our walks in 2009. Click on the photos for a larger image.

Bluebells at The Dover
19th April 2009

It's been a very good year for bluebells and on our walk from The Dover we saw plenty of them.

Summer BBQ

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Here are some photos from our summer BBQ held at Malcolm's on 11th August. Click on each photo to see a larger image.

Pitch & Putt

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Here are some photos from our pitch and putt at Arundel on 22nd July. Click on each photo to see a larger image.

Visit by Moss

2007-06-29T09:21:00.000+01:00

On 11th July, Moss travelled from London to entertain us and as always he was superb and kept us dancing all evening.

20 Years of Breakaway Reunion

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20 Years of Breakaway Reunion

Our 20 Years of Breakaway Reunion at the Parish Hall in Lancing was a great success. After months of planning, we filled the hall bringing current members together with past, reuniting friends and forging new friendships. There were plenty of photographs for reminiscing earlier events, many it seems were in fancy dress, maybe something we should try again. The impressive buffet, arranged by Maggi and Enid, was supplied by Sainsbury’s and complimented by many. We are not being paid to advertise but we do recommend the deli counter of your nearest branch if you are organising an event, extremely good value for money and well presented. Ray kindly donated the magnificent Breakaway cake, baked by his sister Pat and two of the original members cut the first slice before it was shared. If anyone has any photographs of the evening please could they see Enid, as there have been requests for copies. Our four DJ’s, Keith, Paul, Gordon & Allan took their turns throughout the evening and kept the dance floor busy with their great choice of disco music. Brett won the top raffle prize of £50 cash and Jane chose the DVD player, which had been previously donated by a member.

We’ve had an e-mail from one of the first members of Breakaway. Peter Smith who now lives in Thailand would love to hear from any of the original members so if you remember him and want to get in touch please ask Enid for his e-mail address.

Here are some more photos of the 20 Year Reunion Party. If you want any copies please let us know.

Darts Tournament

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Here are some photos from our Darts Tournament held on 22nd June. Click on each photo for a larger image.

Beach BBQ

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Here are some photos from our Beach BBQ held on 17th June. Click on each photo for a larger image.

2005 Walks

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Here are some photos from our walks in 2005. Click on the photos for a larger image.

Kingley Vale
18th Sep 2005

Our walk from West Stoke took us through Kingley Vale.

This is the view from the top of Kingley Vale. The Isle of Wight is on the horizon to the right and to the left of this you can see the inlets of Chichester Harbour and Langstone Harbour. Over on the left we could see Chichester Cathedral, but you won't make it out on this photo.

We've seen deer on several of our walks, but never this many before!

Seven Sisters Walk From Exceat
4th Sep 2005

This walk took us from Exceat, over the Seven Sisters and Beachy Head into Eastbourne.

The walk had lots of ups and downs. This is the view after the first climb up from sea level, looking down on Cuckmere Haven with Seaford Head behind. If you go onto the beach below Seaford Head at low tide, you can find the remains of the first cross-channel telephone cable connecting England to France.

Looking back to Seaford head.

This is where we're heading, along the cliff-tops as far as the eye can see and beyond.

That strange thing on the left is a temporary sculpture. Beyond it, where the cliff dips right down, is Birling gap.

The view looking back.

This is Birling Gap, looking back over the Seven Sisters.

Birling Gap.

Looking back to Birling Gap.

Our first view of Beachy Head lighthouse.

This is Belle Tout, the old lighthouse used before the modern one was built in the sea. Some years ago it was used as the setting for a BBC drama series. The whole structure was once moved back from the cliff edge to prevent it falling into the sea.

Some of our intrepid party.

It's a long way down there!

Eastbourne just coming into sight. It's all downhill now.

Nearly there! Our walk finished at the pier, where we caught a bus back to Exceat.

2006 Walks

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Here are some photos from our walks in 2006. Click on the photos for a larger image.

Patching Pond
17th Dec 2006

This is the view looking across to Longfurlong.

Patching Pond at the end of our walk.

Wisborough Green
15th Oct 2006

With horns like those, it's lucky we didn't have to walk through that lot! But shortly afterwards, we entered a field with a bull wandering around...

This is at Hawkhurst Court, in the middle of The Mens ancient woodland.

When we stopped for lunch this dog appeared. He begged for scraps, but sometimes we're a mean lot!

Lavington Common
17th Sep 2006

This is the view from the spot where we stopped for lunch.

John attempting to make an exit from the field with the frisky donkey.

Jack and Jill Windmills Walk
27th August 2006

Here are a few photos from the walk we had starting from the Jack and Jill Windmills.

The view from Ditchling Beacon.

Some views from Wolstonbury Hill looking back towards the Jack and Jill windmills.

This is the entrance to the railway tunnel at Clayton - there's somebody living there!

Eartham Wood
14th May 2006

On our walk from Eartham Wood we saw lots of bluebells.

You can just make out Halnaker Windmill on the hill.

Bignor
30th April 2006

Scene seen at Bignor on our walk from Whiteways Lodge.

2007 Walks

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Here are some photos from our walks in 2007. Click on the photos for a larger image.

Hurstpierpoint
20th May 2007

We had a very steep climb up Wolstonbury Hill, but as you can see below the view was well worth it!

Alpacas near Danny.

This is Danny.

Danny again, with Wolstonbury Hill in the background.

Rackham
22nd Apr 2007

Here we passed by one of those huge fields of yellow that you see at this time of the year.

In the woods!

This poem was on one of the stiles we used near Storrington. It reads:

Although the world was made for you,
The landscape green, the heaven blue,
Scent and colour, taste and sound
And all the good things from the ground.
Although the world was made for you,
God fashioned it for others too,
So leave it sweeter where you pass,
Nor spoil one single blade of grass.
Enjoy the good things but be fair -
God meant each one to have his share.

We found this slow worm stuck on the path - he just couldn't get a grip on the sandy surface, so we helped him along with a push.

We saw lots of gliders being towed up and coming in to land at the gliding club airfield.

Parham House.

Arundel
25th Mar 2007

We started from Swanbourne Lake in Arundel and although the weather had warmed up after the recent cold spell, it was still rather overcast - not a good day for photos!

This is the view we had looking towards Amberley and Rackham Hill.

Walking through Arundel Park.

Here we are back by Swanbourne Lake, nearly at the end of the walk.

Burpham
18th Feb 2007

Here you can see the flooding at Amberley Wild Brooks.

A distant view of Arundel Castle. As you can see, it was a very grey day.

The bison at Burpham. They don't seem to do much.

Findon Valley
21st Jan 2007

Here are a couple of views from Cissbury Ring.

Previous Events

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Previous Events

Use the links below to see photos from some of our previous events.

2007 Events

2006 Events

Visit by Moss

Club Events

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DECEMBER 2011 – JANUARY 2012 PROGRAMME

See some other local events that Breakaway Club members will be attending.

An important message from the bar staff:

Please be aware that the basement bar does not open until 8.30pm.

Visitors to the club arriving before 8.30pm are politely asked to get their drinks from the upstairs bar. Thank you.

Tuesday 6th December: Club Night at the Charles Dickens from 8.30pm to 11.00pm. Meet friends and dance to the music courtesy on one of our three DJs. Usual raffle, door prize and snowball.

Saturday 10th December: Keith’s Walk. Meet at 10.00am in the Findon Valley car park at the junction of Shepherd’s Mead and Coombe Rise for a six mile Downland Walk with one short steep climb via Monarch’s Way, No Man’s Land and Cissbury Ring. See links to detailed maps showing exactly where to meet. This will be a joint walk with Sussex Pathfinders, everyone welcome. We should be back before lunch, but you may want to bring a drink.

Tuesday 13th December: Peter’s Christmas Quiz & Club Night at The Charles Dickens from 8.30pm to 11.00pm. Meet friends and dance to the music courtesy of one of our three DJs. Usual raffle, door prize and snowball.

Friday 16th December: Christmas Dinner and Dance at Worthing Bowling Club.

Tuesday 20th December: Christmas Draw & Club Night at the Charles Dickens from 8.30pm to 11.00pm. Meet friends and dance to the music courtesy of one of our three DJs. Usual raffle, door prize and snowball.

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE

Tuesday 27th December: There will be no Club Night tonight.

Saturday 31st December: New Year’s Eve Party, 8pm. Bring a plate and a bottle, at Ray G’s place. Please put your name on the list and say what you will be bringing.

Sunday 1st January: New Year’s Day walk to blow the cobwebs away, meet at the seafront at the bottom of Heene Road for 11.00am to stroll along seafront to stop at Sea Lane Café for refreshments. Names on the list.

Tuesday 3rd January: Club Night at the Charles Dickens from 8.30pm to 11.00pm. Meet friends and dance to the music courtesy of one of our three DJs. Usual raffle, door prize and snowball.

Tuesday 10th January: Club Night at the Charles Dickens from 8.30pm to 11.00pm. Meet friends and dance to the music courtesy on one of our three DJs. Usual raffle, door prize and snowball.

Friday 13th January: Darts at The Alexandra, Lyndhurst Road, Worthing, starting at 8pm with Hot Buffet at 9pm. Cost of the Buffet will be £1 and we will ask for a contribution towards the prizes. Names on list please.

Saturday 14th January: Social Evening at the Thomas A Becket Pub, 146 Rectory Road, West Worthing, BN14 7PJ, meet at 8pm. Names on the Board.

Tuesday 17th January: Lindsay’s Quiz Night and Club Night at the Charles Dickens from 8.30pm to 11.00pm. Meet friends and dance to the music courtesy of one of our three DJs. Usual raffle, door prize and snowball.

Tuesday 24th January: Club Night at the Charles Dickens from 8.30pm to 11.00pm. Meet friends and dance to the music courtesy of one of our three DJs. Usual raffle, door prize and snowball.

Sunday 29th January: Keith’s Walk. Meet at 10.00am in Lancing Ring car park – from the roundabout on the A27 at Lancing turn north, then in a few hundred yards take the first right turn into Mill Road. Carry on up to the top of the hill where there’s a car park – see links to detailed maps showing exactly where this is. This walk will be about 7½ miles and as we’ll be on the Downs there will be a few hills. Remember to bring a packed lunch and a drink.

Tuesday 31st January: Club Night at the Charles Dickens from 8.30pm to 11.00pm. Meet friends and dance to the music courtesy of one of our three DJs. Usual raffle, door prize and snowball.

Forthcoming events

Tuesday 28th February: Howard’s Quiz.

If anyone is interested in going Go-Karting at Lancing Industrial Estate, two 15 minute sessions costs £35.00, speak to Ray G and put names on list.

Local Events

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Here are some local events for December 2011 and January 2012 that Breakaway members will be attending

For Club events, see Breakaway Club Events

Every Monday and Thursday: LeRoc lessons with Diamond Dance at The Woodlands Centre, Woodlands Avenue, Rustington, BN16 3HB, 8pm – 11pm, cost £7 (or £6 over 60s) or every Monday Ballroom and Latin dance classes by JC School of Dance, at Dial Post Village Hall 7.45pm – 9.15pm, £5 per person. See Allan for more information.

Friday 2nd December: Solos Christmas Disco evening at Arundel Cricket Club. Entrance £6.00 starts at 8pm until 11.30pm.

Friday 16th December: Tamla Motown Night for the over thirties Highdown Hotel Suite, (A259) Littlehampton Road, Goring, Worthing, BN12 6PF starts at 9.00pm, Cost £7.00.

Thursday 22nd December: Evening at the Bali Brasserie, Kingsway Court, Hove, two course meal for £7.95 (as it’s Christmas you may need to book a table) or just meet for the music and dancing.

Friday 6th January: Solo’s Disco Evening at Arundel Cricket Club. Entrance fee £6.00, starts at 8pm – 11.30pm.

Friday 27th January: Solo’s Disco Evening at the Arundel Cricket Club. Entrance fee £6.00, 8.00pm to 11.30pm.

Next Walk

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Why not come for a walk with us?

Not sure what to expect? Take a look at our previous walks.

Sunday 29th January: Keith’s Walk. Meet at 10.00am in Lancing Ring car park – from the roundabout on the A27 at Lancing turn north, then in a few hundred yards take the first right turn into Mill Road. Carry on up to the top of the hill where there’s a car park. This walk will be about 7½ miles and as we’ll be on the Downs there will be a few hills. Remember to bring a packed lunch and a drink.

If you need directions use Google Maps (see below) or use this link to the Transport Direct website. The destination has been provided for you, so just enter the postcode you will be starting from.

The start point for the walk is grid reference TQ183063. Use the links below to see maps with the start point indicated showing you exactly where to meet.

Streetmap shows a road map, zoom in and out and scroll the map as you wish. In built-up areas zoom in to see a street map.

Google Maps shows a satellite image, so you can zoom in and see what it looks like before you get there. Near the top-left corner of the map you may see a 'yellow man' – drag him onto the appropriate area of the map to get Street View, so you can see what the approach to the start point looks like. You can get directions by clicking the "Get directions" button and then entering your start location (probably easiest to give your postcode).

Saturday 10th December: Keith’s Walk. Meet at 10.00am in the Findon Valley car park at the junction of Shepherd’s Mead and Coombe Rise for a six mile Downland Walk with one short steep climb via Monarch’s Way, No Man’s Land and Cissbury Ring. This will be a joint walk with Sussex Pathfinders, everyone welcome. We should be back before lunch, but you may want to bring a drink.

The start point for the walk is grid reference TQ134066. Use the links below to see maps with the start point indicated showing you exactly where to meet.

Streetmap shows a road map, zoom in and out and scroll the map as you wish. In built-up areas zoom in to see a street map.

Previous Walks

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See Where We've Been On Our Previous Walks

Here's a brief summary of the walks we've already been on. For some of them you can check out the photos.

Date	Miles	Starting from
27 Nov 11	7¾	Crossbush
2 Oct 11	8¼	Henfield
7 Aug 11	8	Pagham
19 Jun 11	7½	Amberley
1 May 11	7½	Pulborough
17 Apr 11	7	Ditchling Common photos...
20 Mar 11	8	Stopham Bridge near Pulborough
6 Feb 11	7¾	SDW near Washington
9 Jan 11	7¾	Storrington photos...
5 Dec 10	5½ & 5*	Ferring (morning & afternoon walks with Sussex Pathfinders Rambling Club)
7 Nov 10	7½	High Salvington
3 Oct 10	8	Slindon Wood
12 Sep 10	8	Henfield
15 Aug 10	8½	Lord's Piece
20 Jun 10	7	Beeding Hill, near Shoreham
9 May 10	8	Dial Post
18 Apr 10	8	Highdown Hill
21 Mar 10	7	Fittleworth
7 Feb 10	8¾	Littlehampton
17 Jan 10	7¼	Steyning
12 Dec 09	7¾	Crossbush
15 Nov 09	7½	Pulborough
25 Oct 09	7½	Slindon
13 Sep 09	7½	Woodingdean
9 Aug 09	7½	Lewes
12 Jul 09	7½	Goodwood
14 Jun 09	8½	Whiteways Lodge
17 May 09	7½	Southwater
19 Apr 09	8¼	The Dover photos...
29 Mar 09	8	Shipley
22 Feb 09	8½	West Grinstead (Downslink car park)
18 Jan 09	7	Arundel
28 Dec 08	8¼	Findon Valley
16 Nov 08	7½	Burpham
19 Oct 08	9¾	Shoreham
7 Sep 08	9	Eartham Wood
24 Aug 08	7¼	Cocking Hill
13 Jul 08	8	Upper Beeding
15 Jun 08	8¾	Saddlescombe
18 May 08	8½	Highdown Hill
20 Apr 08	9½	Storrington
10 Feb 08	8½	Ashington
13 Jan 08	8½	Bost Hill, Findon Valley
16 Dec 07	7¾	Highdown Hill
25 Nov 07	7½	Hangleton
21 Oct 07	9	Slindon Wood
23 Sep 07	7½	Steyning
12 Aug 07	7	Lord's Piece
24 Jun 07	8¼	Duncton
20 May 07	7¼	Hurstpierpoint photos...
22 Apr 07	7¾	Rackham photos...
25 Mar 07	8	Arundel photos...
18 Feb 07	8	Burpham photos...
21 Jan 07	9	Findon Valley photos...
17 Dec 06	8	Patching Pond photos...
19 Nov 06	9	Shoreham
15 Oct 06	10¼	Wisborough Green photos...
17 Sep 06	9	Lavington Common photos...
27 Aug 06	9¼	Jack & Jill Windmills photos...
2 Jul 06	9½	Partridge Green
18 Jun 06	12*	Devil's Dyke
14 May 06	10	Eartham Wood photos...
30 Apr 06	11½	Whiteways Lodge photos...
19 Mar 06	13½*	Beggars Bush
26 Feb 06	12	Washington
15 Jan 06	8	Steyning
4 Dec 05	10	Findon
13 Nov 05	8	Lancing Ring
16 Oct 05	10	Greatham Bridge
18 Sep 05	11½	West Stoke photos...
4 Sep 05	9½	Exceat see photos from our walk over the Seven Sisters and Beachy Head...
31 Jul 05	9	Selmeston
12 Jun 05	11	The Dover
15 May 05	9½	Slindon Wood
10 Apr 05	11	Burpham
20 Mar 05	9½	Beggars Bush
20 Feb 05	7½	Kithurst Hill

*On these dates we had separate morning and afternoon walks, so you didn't have to walk the whole distance.

Contact

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How To Contact Us

1. At the Charles Dickens, Heene Road, Worthing on a Tuesday evening from 8.30pm onwards - no need to make any arrangements in advance (although you're welcome to if you wish), just come on down. As soon as you get inside the Charles Dickens immediately turn left and then descend the stairs which you'll see on your right. (For location maps see Multimap or Streetmap.)

2. E-mail us at [Please enable JavaScript in your browser to view this email address.]

3. Phone Allan on 01903 694247

Breakaway Club

Roger's photos

2011 Walks

9th January 2011

2009 Walks

Bluebells at The Dover19th April 2009

Summer BBQ

Pitch & Putt

Visit by Moss

20 Years of Breakaway Reunion

20 Years of Breakaway Reunion

Darts Tournament

Beach BBQ

2005 Walks

Kingley Vale18th Sep 2005

Seven Sisters Walk From Exceat 4th Sep 2005

2006 Walks

Patching Pond17th Dec 2006

Wisborough Green15th Oct 2006

Lavington Common17th Sep 2006

Jack and Jill Windmills Walk27th August 2006

Eartham Wood14th May 2006

Bignor30th April 2006

2007 Walks

Hurstpierpoint20th May 2007

Rackham22nd Apr 2007

Arundel25th Mar 2007

Burpham18th Feb 2007

Findon Valley21st Jan 2007

Previous Events

Previous Events

2007 Events

2006 Events

Club Events

DECEMBER 2011 – JANUARY 2012 PROGRAMME

Local Events

Here are some local events for December 2011 and January 2012 that Breakaway members will be attending

Next Walk

Why not come for a walk with us?

Previous Walks

See Where We've Been On Our Previous Walks

Contact

How To Contact Us

Bluebells at The Dover
19th April 2009

Kingley Vale
18th Sep 2005

Seven Sisters Walk From Exceat
4th Sep 2005

Patching Pond
17th Dec 2006

Wisborough Green
15th Oct 2006

Lavington Common
17th Sep 2006

Jack and Jill Windmills Walk
27th August 2006

Eartham Wood
14th May 2006

Bignor
30th April 2006

Hurstpierpoint
20th May 2007

Rackham
22nd Apr 2007

Arundel
25th Mar 2007

Burpham
18th Feb 2007

Findon Valley
21st Jan 2007