Scarborough ex-Tablers' Association
Itinerary – Meet at Fisherman’s Cottage at 16.00 pm if you wish to have a guided tour of Ayton Castle. Only recently have guided tours become available for the general public. I am told by John Edwards that, strictly speaking, it is a fortified Manor House which was built in the turbulent 14th Century. The trip may take up to an hour AND IS VOLUNTARY of course.
17.00hrs – Repair to Fisherman’s Cottage where we will start the evening with a complimentary glass of bubbly and then enjoy a traditional Greek starter consisting of cold meze and finishing with hot meze such as grilled lamb meatballs.
18.00hrs – We help ourselves to spit-roasted marinated lamb and chicken served with Greek Village Salad and buttered Jersey potatoes.
19.00hrs – Dessert course consisting of Greek-style yoghurt served with sweet white grapes and honey (there will also be some Tiramisu for anyone who doesn’t like yoghurt).
DRINKS – There will be a self-service bar with drinks at supermarket prices, typically £5-6 bottle for wine and £1 for beer and lager. Or please feel free to bring your own liquor if you wish – we have plenty of glasses!
WEATHER – If inclement then the event will be held in a marquee and will not be cancelled unless very strong winds occur which is unlikely.
COST – To include the bubbly and a per capita contribution to the Friends of Ayton Castle – £15 per head to be paid on the night.
RSVP – This is an event for members, partners and guests. If you wish to attend then please Tom know by email no later than 12.00hrs on Monday 10 July.
(REMINDER – this is an OPT IN event so you have to book if you wish to attend)
Lots of people have already booked but, unfortunately Tom’s iPad has dumped the details so please book again – sorry !
If anyone has any queries then please contact Tom ASAP on his mobile 07939 246202
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The next 41 Club meeting will be on Thursday 25th May at 7.30pm for 8pm dining at Olivers on the Mount Restaurant which will be opening exclusively for our use.
Our new Chairman, Mark Laws, will very kindly be offering pre meal drinks at his house from 6.30pm. The more energetic may wish to stroll from there up to the restaurant.
Our Intrepid Walkers in 2015
The menu will be –
Starter – Hot seafood cocktail in a pastry basket or broccoli and stilton soup (v)
Main – Chicken in mushroom madeira sauce or penne rustica (v)
Dessert – Apple and thyme crumble with custard/ice cream or cheese board
Tea or coffee and mints
NB – This meeting is open to members and their partners. It is an opt-in meeting, and the restaurant need to now exact numbers in advance. The deadline for replies is midnight on Sunday 14th May on a first come first served basis should numbers exceed the restaurant capacity of around 50.
Please see the latest May newsletter for details on how to opt in to the meeting and email address to use.
Please could all replies indicate –
1) name of attending member
2) name of attending partner if applicable
3) menu choice for member and partner.
4) whether they plan to attend the pre meal drinks at Mark’s house
Gordon Hayes (Meeting Organiser)
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STOP STOP PRESS – revised revised arrangements for 9 February. Lifeboat House tour is back on (as of 26 January)!
So, in February, we meet on Thursday, 9 Feb at 7pm at the new Lifeboat House, and thence at the Golden Grid on the Foreshore at 7.45pm.
On Thursday, 9 March we will be at the Copper Horse, usual time of 7.30pm, where we will be joined by National President Barry Durman.
Organiser (for both meetings): Ian Costello
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The November meeting will be an all-ticket opt-in meeting on Friday, 11 November – our charity meal / musical entertainment / cash-free fun casino at the Crown Spa in aid of our supported charity this year, Basics Plus.
Please note:
1) This counts as an ‘opt-in’ 41 Club night, and therefore members will be paid for, and need only pay for any guests/ partners that they invite.
2) We do still need to know who will be attending for catering purposes of course – numbers to Steve Slade please.
3) The casino part of the evening is a fun event only. There will be some prizes but no actual money will be lost or won.
4) The deadline for 41 Club members to obtain their tickets for the Casino Night is 31 October.
Basics Plus was formed in 1990 to provide training and work experience for people with special needs. Over the years the organisation has developed projects which not only benefit people with learning disabilities but provides valued and much needed services to the local community. Through a range of activities Basics Plus is making a significant contribution to the region’s rapidly expanding social economy.
Open to members, partners, family and friends. Tickets (no charge for members as this is a Club meeting, and priced at £30 each for non-members to include the meal and coffee, entertainment and casino chips) are limited and going quickly, so I would urge members to obtain their tickets asap to avoid disappointment.
They are available from either me, Simon L, Stuart, Steve Slade, Mike Shingler and Richard Grunwell.
Gordon
Chairman, Scarborough 41 Club
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The December meeting involved a “festive” meal at Scarborough’s Eastern Paradise, excellent food
as ever although the service was a bit slow. Plenty of Poppadoms and the usual pickle tray and a
good and varied banquet.
Unfortunately for Simon the catering officer non apology attendance was high leaving five empty
seats, please make sure you apologise to save you money and the club the embarrassment at the
venue.
The Treasure being on his hols those attending were able to keep their loose cash in their pocket
with no charity box to do the rounds.
The chairman reminded members that the next me
eting is Burns’ Night on 14 January 2016 which will
be the black tie
Stuart
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Background
– Whilst 41 Club has gained some new members in recent years, it was proposed that we should raise the profile via a ‘Membership Evening’
– The immediate advice from Round Table members who had tried a similar event, was that actually badging the evening with the word ‘Membership’ was guaranteed to frighten off any invited guests
– The Membership Officer – Simon Lockley -therefore formed a committee consisting of Richard Grunwell/ Steve Slade/ Simon Ward plus Ben Kitto flying the flag for RT88 to agree a way forward. We also had guest appearances from Mike Shingler & Nigel Sheppard, and David Henderson promoted the event online
– It was decided to host some type of social event, and this was rapidly followed by the notion of making this into a Race Night to generate some funds for seriously ill children
Progress
– The Membership Officer then spent an exhausting 3 months delegating tasks to others
– The Race Night started to take shape, and by ‘D Day’ – 20 November – Yorkshire Race Nights had been booked to appear at Scarborough Rugby Club, and 110 people had booked a place
– Jenny Slade plus her friend Victoria, and Elaine Lockley kindly spent several hours decorating the room with items donated by Boyes Stores
The Event
– There were a few last minute cancellations and additions but 106 people attended, with Ian Costello parting them from their money at the door.
– Scarborough Rugby Club donated a very large room free of charge and sponsorship from local companies underpinned costs and got us off to a head start. Thanks to: Lloyd Dowson/ David Duggleby/ Brian Davidson/ Raflatac/ Moore Stephens/ Pinkney Grunwells/ Care Micro/ plus Boyes
– Alan Collins – Ambassador for Children’s Wish – drove all the way up from Coventry to explain how the organisation provided customised ‘wishes’ to brighten the lives of children undergoing treatment for cancer and other serious conditions
– Simon L & Ben Kitto kicked off the event with a brief welcome then handed over to Tyrone from Yorkshire Race Nights.
– Simon Ward & Jim Hughes manned theTote and the racing started, pausing only for some excellent pie , chips & peas at 8.30pm plus a raffle hosted by Tony Peers assisted by Samantha Lockley
– Stuart Baines was tasked with capturing a record of the event
Conclusion
– Steve Slade arranged for money from the various sources to be counted during the event, and he was able to step forward at about 11pm to thank people for attending and announce a provisional net joint donation from 41 Club & RT88 of £2,000
– The local press are going to be invited to a formal handover of the money to Children’s Wish, and contact details to be supplied to encourage potential new members to get in touch.
Simon Lockley
Photos by Stuart Baines
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