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Sporting Meeting – Rugby

19 December 2023 by

Twenty-one brave members and guests braved the arctic winds of Scalby to enjoy Scarborough Rugby Club entertain Moortown. Actually it was a mild December day and Sporting Officer Darren had arranged hospitality, so the group was very much the prawn sandwich brigade. Indeed probably for the first time ever the club with a real life Sir and Lady. The group enjoyed an excellent lunch with abundant refreshment and then courageously stepped out onto the adjacent balcony to watch the match.

Your correspondent kept close to Ian Brabbs who explained the finer points of play to him. His words about the referees bias were less charitable, it would seem that all the sin binning of Scarborough players was absolutely unjustified. It was a classic game of two halves, Moortown stormed into a seemingly unassailable lead, then after a talking to at half-time Scarborough hit back. It was not enough and Moortown ran out comfortable winners.

Our group retired for more refreshments missing the beautiful sunset over the castle. Thanks to Darren for arranging a really successful afternoon of sport and camaraderie.

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November Meeting – Recruitment

18 December 2023 by

New Members Evening at the Central Hotel

The November meeting was a joint meeting with Scarborough 88 Round Table and was looking to encourage new attendees at both clubs.

There were a good in attendance with 88 Round Tablers, guest Tablers from York 65 and a representative of National 41 Club.

The evening started off with an introduction by Roman Scott director Historic Hotels and Properties Ltd the owner of the Central Hotel in addition to other hospitality premises in Scarborough and Whitby. He gave us an over view of the companies plans, Roman is a possible new member for 41 Club.

The evening’s food was provided courtesy of the hotel with a tasty main course of sausage and mash with vegetables followed by sticky toffee pudding and custard for pudding.   

After the meal Scarborough 88 Chairman gave a presentation on the varied activities they enjoy at their meetings and their charity work involving Santa’s Sleigh.

Several members of York 65 gave a most interesting presentation outlining their club activities, charity events in York including popular quiz nights as well as international tabling around the globe.

Next up was 41 Club National Officer Shaun Redman who is also a member of Bridlington 41 Club who spoke about the current status of 41 Club and future proposals.

Last but not least, Scarborough 41 Club members Richard Grunwell and Peter Wilkinson spoke about how their lives had been enriched by membership of Round Table and 41 Club including international connections.

The evening was overall a great success and hopefully there will be a boost to membership of both Round Table and 41 Club.

Mike Shingler reminded 41 Club members of the imminent Santa Sleigh collections and asked for assistance of Elf collectors.

Darren Kellett sports officer reminded members of the upcoming Rugby meal and match.

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December Meeting – Dancing to Seasons

4 December 2023 by

December’s meeting is at the Market Hall, where the Seasons Tribute Group will entertain guests. The evening starts a 7.30pm. Apologies by Sunday 10 December.

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Charity Night Appreciation

30 October 2023 by

Following the great success of the Club’s Charity Evening the club has received thanks for the donation to Westway Open Arms.

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Charity Night raises £3000

24 October 2023 by

In breaking news the updated figures show that £3,000 was raised for charity. A brilliant outcome.

After a break of a few years in deference to COVID, we resumed our run of 41 Club Charity Nights with a fund-raising event held at the Rugby Club on Saturday 21st October.

Chaired by Simon Lockley, the evening was organised over several months by a hard-working committee of:

Simon relaxes, his work done.
  • Charlie Hindle – Dept Chair
  • Stephen Slade – Raffle
  • Stuart Baines – Sponsorship
  • Iain Johnston – Finance
  • David Henderson – IT and Promotion of the event
  • Mike Shingler – MC 

The event was well supported, with 84 people attending it. Guest of honour was Bernie Brown – the Manager of the Westway Open Arms Centre and Food Bank. Health and safety announcements were made and their message emphasised with the assistance of Lisa Kellett and the incomparable Dominic Grunwell, They were treated to a hot buffet meal. Our entertainer, the talented Mark Gregory, arrived and sprang into action with a fiendishly difficult (for some of us anyway!) quiz, and then an hour of singing. Marks wise choice of old favourites soon had people lured onto the dance floor to strut their stuff. drink was consumed and the atmosphere was joyful, to the delight of many and bemusement of some. Steve Slade conducted a raffle then MC Shingler was away auctioning prizes generously donated.

Our MC for the evening, Mike Shingler

Over £2000 was raised from a combination of entrance fees, a successful raffle and auction, plus generous sponsorship and donations, with the proceeds being divided between the Stroke Association and the Westway Open Arms Foodbank based at Eastfield.

Simon commented: ‘I would like to thank all those people who helped organise and promote the event, plus all those who attended, and the various individuals and companies who donated a substantial sum of money towards the above total.’

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2023/24 Meetings

19 October 2023 by

Dates and venues have been announced for future meetings.

November 23rd – New Members Dinner and Social at The Central Hotel

Saturday December 16th  – Christmas Dinner Dance with live music from the Seasons at Scarborough Market Hall

Thursday January 18th – Dinner and Drinks with guest speaker Mr Robert Smith at the Marisco Lounge

Thursday February 22nd – Chinese New Year Dinner at Tops Restaurant

Thursday March 21st – Wine and Canapés Guest Speaker tbc, at the Brompton Forge. Transport from town to be provided 

Thursday April 18th  – AGM at he Crescent Hotel

Thursday May 16th – Tapas and Guest Speaker tbc, at La Rocca Tapas

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Signpost Helps Dutch Visitors Find Scarborough

16 October 2023 by

The signpost inaugerated at the last 41 Club meeting is already proving successful. Visitors Benny Gussinklo and his wife Anjo. and Masja van Dongen, the daughter of one of the founders of Aalten Round Table, Ben Westerweld, viewed the totemic memorial to our twinning Aalten. They were visiting 41 Club member Richard Grunwell for the weekend.

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September Meeting – Signpost

27 September 2023 by

The September meeting saw 41 Club meetings resume after the summer break. Chairman Charlie was sunning himself in a somewhat warmer and definitely more exotic climate, and so we were in the capable hands of Dominic for this meeting. 

Richard Frank made a rare but welcome appearance, and introduced us all to the new Aalten signpost outside the newly renamed Central Hotel. As you will recall, the previous signpost was outside the Crown Spa Hotel, where it pointed somewhat forlornly to Denmark. The blame for this navigational error, and for the poor condition of the sign, was attributed by Richard to Ian Costello, who then in turn spent the rest of the evening vigorously denying this.  

Anyway, the ceremonial duties performed, we retired into the Central for a most excellent steak pie main course, followed by an equally impressive sticky toffee pudding. 

During the brief business, the secretary announced that Brian Heaps has retired from 41 Club at 93 years of age, after approximately half a century of membership, which is a most impressive feat. We all wish Brian best wishes for a well-deserved rest. 

Details were also supplied about the next meeting, which is the Charity night at the Rugby Club on October 21st. 

The meeting closed with a toast to both the memory of Richard Appleton, and to the usual RTBI. 

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Charity Fund Raising Social Evening: Saturday, 21 October 2023

25 September 2023 by

Our October 41 Club meeting is something a bit different –  a great opportunity to enjoy a night out with family and friends whilst supporting two worthwhile charities – The Stroke Association, and Westway Open Arms Food Bank at Eastfield!

Members & Partners: 

Members need to use the opt-in menu item above or this link to book a place for themselves and their partners. The cost is £32.50 a head and this will be billed against members’ accounts for settlement at the year-end in the usual way.

Other Guests:

Want to bring additional guests? No problem.
Payment Options: You can now pay for your guests by credit card via our website.

Book and pay online

Sponsorship:

Would you like to sponsor a table or donate to the event? Find out more by clicking the button below.

Sponsor

Alternatively, payment can be made by bank transfer direct to Scarborough 41 Club – sort code 20-75-92, account number 73150976 (NB please include your name as a reference) – or by sending a cheque directly to Simon (address in Members’ Directory).

Once payment has been received, tickets will be posted to you in good time to distribute to your guests.

Further NB: please advise details of any food allergies/special food preferences when booking.

Start the evening with a free drink, and then enjoy a hot tasty buffet with vegetarian option, then a choice of pudding, followed by a short quiz, raffle and dancing to the sounds of our professional entertainer – Mr. Mark Gregory – check out his video and photos here.

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November Meeting – Membership Drive

16 September 2023 by

We are all aware of the necessity to recruit new members thereby ensuring the continuation and survival of our club and that, historically, we have looked to Round Table to provide us with new blood. From discussions I have had with Dave Robinson, current (and previous) chairman of Round Table 88 it appears that this source of potential new members is in deep trouble. Dave tells me that RT have only 5 active members. This is something that should concern us all.

Having had discussions with various members of 41 Club it became apparent that something should be done. Accordingly, our meeting to be held on November 23rd will take place at The Central Hotel and will be a recruitment event for RT and, by extension, ourselves. Peter Wilkinson and his team at Scarborough Ambassadors have kindly allowed use of their data base to enable RT to target suitable prospective members and Dave Robinson has written a letter of introduction inviting those interested to come to the meeting and learn a little more about the RT/41 movement. I have made contact with York RT who have agreed to send a delegation to our meeting and they will also speak of their own experiences of revitalising a dormant club and making it a vibrant, relevant organisation once again.

I hope that we will achieve a good attendance from all quarters. I duly invited Wynn Parry to this event and advised him of our strategy and he was impressed with our vision and cooperation across the various clubs. Unfortunately he is unable to attend but wishes us well. Fingers crossed that it all works!

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