JANUARY - A  grey, damp day greeted more than 50 members, who boarded a coach which was to take them on the first outing of the New Year. The destination was the White Horse public house in Pleshey, a quiet village a few miles from Chelmsford, where lunch was served. Considering our number, the friendly restaurant staff coped with ease, and members enjoyed a three-course meal in this charming pub. The chef and his wife, who own the pub, turned out (in drizzly rain), to wave us all off. A good start to the year, and members are looking forward to participating in more interesting and entertaining outings arranged, as always, with her usual attention to detail, by Annette Dwyer-Joyce, the Social Secretary. (Report and photos Brian Leith)