Sometimes we need to put fund raising and other works aside for a while and let our hair down a bit.
Our monthly Dinner Meetings, although classed as "business", are held at local hostelries and offer a regular opportunity for more light hearted chat and, of course, good food and drink. The December "Ladies Night" was held at the new restaurant facility at Hindhead Golf Club. Very nice too!
Sunday lunches in various pubs, Beer and Skittles evenings and Petanque tournaments are popular, as are the occasional Cheese and Wine Parties (next one planned for Sunday 28th February at Farnham Conservative Club). Visits to Theatres or Concerts are arranged to cater for the "culture vultures" amongst us, and as a new venture which is proving popular, our "Walk Chairman" finds exciting walks in the local neighbourhood from time to time.
Of course, those with particular fields of interest, e.g. Railways, Aircraft, Museums, Theatres, Concerts, or maybe just a day trip and nice meal in Boulougne, often organise outings to indulge themselves and others of like mind. We visit ed the BBC TV Studios at Shepherds Bush in February and have a visit to The Globe Theatre planned for August.
The annual events of Charter (the Club's birthday) and the Handover Dinner, when the Lion Presidency changes hands are, supposedly, formal affairs but great fun nevertheless. Venues range across the Channel, up rivers, down in the woods, in castles, wherever.
A Rural Handover
What on Earth is in that Stir Fry, Jim?!?