The first video is a compilation of photographs taken by Alex J and converted to video.
The next is part of the Saturday evening Aalten cabaret:
Now, part of the Scarborough 88 cabaret
Some photos as video from David H’s phone
Report: Scarborough Round Table host a successful 80th Charter celebration
24 September 2015 by
Chairman Richard takes a well-earned snooze – during the Gala Dinner
I must congratulate Scarborough Round Table on a highly successful 80th Charter celebration.
Although numbers were down, everything went well and the atmosphere was great. As you can imagine, our Dutch visitors threw themselves into the celebrations with enthusiasm.
Our 41 Club guests arrived on Thursday evening, flying from Dusseldorf to Leeds; meaning they had less of a rush when returning on Sunday; one Tabler arrived by car on the Saturday but the rest flew into Leeds on Friday morning and were taken via York marina, Sam Smith’s brewery and various hostelries to arrive at the appointed welcome point, the Downe Arms. Thanks to all those who provided the transport from and to the airport.
On Friday evening, we were joined by Tablers’ families at Betton Farm for a Hog Roast and music; an early start to the evening was designed to allow for a good rest before the morrow. Some took advantage of that!
We were not sure what to expect for Beach Games, the following morning but, whilst some played badminton, others appreciated the opportunity to visit the MAP site for more boystrous fun with zombies and paint-balling, thanks to new Tabler David Hooper (inducted on the Saturday evening). Lunch followed; fish & chips at the Blue Crush. And so to Scarborough Castle for an entertaining, interactive history lesson from our guide, Eliott; a man who clearly enjoys his job and brought the Castle to life!
All appreciated the free time in the late afternoon in the excellent weather to prepare for the main event of the weekend.
Richard & Daphne at the Crown Spa put on a great event for us; thanks to them.
Superbly choreographed by MC Chris Redford the evening ran smoothly with good food and service, the room attractively decorated and Magic Mike doing his table magic followed by a disco.
Good speeches from Terry Cooper, 41 Club National President, the two Table Chairmen Ben and Rogier, and a Shingler Special as he slurred his monologue.Presents were exchanged: fine clogs from Aalten Club and an 88 deckchair from Scarborough. The traditional cabarets were enjoyed by the assembled company and several Scarborough Tablers’ wives were heard to comment that Dutch Tablers dance!
The more prudent guests retired in good time, but the Master of Ceremonies took his duties seriously and left the Casino at dawn.
Breakfast at the Crown Spa was followed by words of farewell and appreciation of a good weekend and promises to reconvene in Aalten in 2½ years time.
Scarborough 41 Club special guests were (on the Friday evening and Sunday breakfast) Mick Thorpe and Tom Pindar (Saturday evening) with, of course, their good ladies Sheila and Margery. Mick and Tom were two of the original party that went to Holland and began twinning with Aalten all those years ago.
Thank you, Ben, and all your members for all your efforts.
Richard Grunwell
Chairman, Scarborough 41 Club
ps We’ll have more pictures and videos here on the site soon – Ed
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80th Charter and twinning weekend programme: 18 – 20 September 2015
16 September 2015 by
Table Chairman Ben Kitto and his team have put together a great weekend of events at which they hope that all ex-Tablers will join Scarborough Round Table No 88 to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the issue of the Table Charter and to meet with friends old and new from Aalten.
If you would like to make a late booking, you still can, via this booking form. Just choose the events you wish to participate in.
Date and time |
Where |
What |
| Friday 18 Sept | ||
| Prior to 3pm | Collection of guests from airport, ferry etc | |
| 3.00pm | Downe Arms, Wykeham | Welcome drinks and meet host families |
| 6.00pm | Betton Farm, Ayton | Family Hog Roast and line dancing |
| Saturday 19 Sept | ||
| 10.00am | North Bay, in front of Blue Crush | Beach Games |
| 12.30pm | Blue Crush | Fish and chip lunch |
| 2.00pm | Scarborough Castle (meet at entrance) |
guided tour |
| 3.30pm | Free time – walk to Town Centre | shopping and continental market |
| 7.00pm | Crown Spa Hotel | Drinks Reception for 80th Charter Celebration dinner (black tie) |
| 12.00am onwards | Scarborough Casino, St Thomas St | Survivor’s breakfast |
| Sunday 20 Sept | ||
| 9.30am | Crown Spa Hotel | Breakfast and farewell speeches |
| 11.00am | Crown Spa Hotel | Depart for airport, ferry etc |
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80th Charter and Twinning: 18-20 September 2015
9 August 2015 by
Table Chairman Ben Kitto and his team have put together a great weekend of events at which they hope that all ex-Tablers will join Scarborough Round Table No 88 to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the issue of the Table Charter and to meet with friends old and new from Aalten.
Here’s the weekend’s events listed below – you can pick and choose the events you wish to join with.
To help Table plan the weekend, please book your events by 31 August 2015 via this booking form.
Date and time |
Where |
What |
| Friday 18 Sept | ||
| Prior to 3pm | Collection of guests from airport and ferry | |
| 3.00pm | Downe Arms, Wykeham | Assemble to meet with guest to go to host families |
| 6.00pm | Betton Farm, Ayton | Family Hog Roast and line dancing |
| Saturday 19 Sept | ||
| 10.00am | North Bay | Beach Games |
| 12.30pm | tbc | Fish and chip lunch |
| 2.00pm | Scarborough Castle | tour |
| 3.30pm | Town Centre | shopping and continental market |
| 7.00pm | Crown Spa Hotel | 80th Charter Celebration dinner (black tie) |
| 12.30am | Scarborough Casino | shirt losing time |
| Sunday 20 Sept | ||
| 11.00am | Crown Spa Hotel | Survivors’ breakfast and farewell speeches |
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Aalten 2013
10 September 2012 by
Dear All
Your illustrious Chairman has asked me to co-ordinate arrangements for the visit to Aalten, to celebrate the 50thAnniversary of their Charter. We had been given provisional dates of 29, 30 and 31 March 2013 but those have now changed to 5, 6 and 7 April 2013. I suspect that the change may have something to do with the previous dates being the Easter weekend!
The Dutch Club are very keen to have a bumper turnout for their celebrations and they are particularly hoping to have with them those who were at the original Charter night all those years ago. As I understand it, there are three surviving, Mick Thorpe, Denis Chapman and Tom Pindar. I have been in touch with all them and know that they had pencilled it in their diary for the previous week, I only hope they are able to make the new date.
Of course, all Members and their partners are welcome and they are particularly hoping that those who have been in previous years will join them in their celebrations.
An early indication of numbers would be much appreciated so that I can pass that on. I will be contacting later to firm up on numbers and travel arrangements.
With best wishes.
Richard Grunwell
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