Hi!

Before I launch into diary details I can now tell you that the Christmas Draw sheets are ready and waiting for you at the Bar!  Tis £3 per square or 4 squares for £10. The prizes are Baskets full of delightful goodies!  (There’s an awful lot of bottles ~ Champers, gin, rum, red wine, white wine….)

 

Now onto the diary details:

Tuesday 3rd ~ Something new and very different …there’s to be an Art Project at the club, starting at 7pm.  “It doesn’t matter if you’ve never picked up a paintbrush. From Beginners to seasoned Artists, everyone is welcome.”

This first meeting is an open forum for folk to come along, discuss ideas to find out what members or their guests would like to achieve going forward.

All arts will be covered from painting to photography. John Sharling is running this event and can be contacted on 07946 812961 should you have any particular queries.  There’ll be a poster on the notice board shortly with details (which will include the fact that there’s to be no fee payable).

 

Friday 6th ~ Tis time for another of our fabulous Quizzes…led, as ever, by our very knowledgeable Steward ~ Darren!  Teams can be of any size….but beware…each team will get one point taken off their score for each team member.

Tis £2 per head to enter and the winning team will be rewarded with a cash prize.  The Quiz usually starts around 7.30pm but it’s always a good idea to head to the club early to have a chance of picking your table!  Anita will be on hand from 6-ish so you won’t have to miss out on some decent food!

 

And there’s something else happening on this very day ~ The Tombola will be kicking off from 6pm! Tickets are just 5 for £2 and every number ending in either 0 or 5 wins.

 

Thursday 12th ~ Hollies Investment Club meet at 7pm, which will be followed by dinner in the Main Bar at 8pm.  If anyone would like to join this group’s members  for dinner they would be very welcome.  Menu details etc will appear on the notice board shortly!

 

Friday 13th ~ Christmas Carols with the Epsom Male Voice Choir, 7.30pm. These guys are amazing!  Last years ‘performance’ was incredible…and very moving. Don’t miss it!

 

Sunday 15th ~ Tis time for the December Carvery which kicks off at 1pm. 

There’ll be the usual choice of 3 starters, choice of 3 meats for the main course, served with all the trimmings.  Delicious desserts will follow.

2 courses £20, 3 courses £23 and there’ll be the usual special rate for children.

 

Also on this day there’s a group of members going to the Playhouse to see “Cinderella”.  (All tickets for this have gone so no late bookings available, I’m afraid.)  However those theatre-goers will not be back at the club until around 4.30 to partake of the Carvery.  Should you wish to join them at this later time, they would welcome you!  Please be sure to book via the poster on  the notice board. Might be a good idea to give an estimate of your expected timing!

 

Thursday 19th ~ The Christmas Tombola* is back again for this weekend! 

 

Friday 20th ~ Tis time for another of the very popular Texas Hold ‘em Poker Nights, starting at 7.30pm.  “ £25 will buy you up to 3 hours of fun.” Apparently there’s to be cash prizes! There’s poster on the board ready for folk to sign up. 

(Beginners are welcome…never fear if you don’t know the rules as all will be explained by the Croupier.)

 

Saturday 21st ~ Our Christmas Party! The Carvery still start at 1pm followed later by the Cabaret! Dealing with the Carvery first:

Choice of three things for the starter ~ Butternut Squash Soup, Deep Fried Brie or Chicken + Liver Pate Main ~ there’ll be Turkey, Beef and Gammon with all the trimmings Dessert ~ Christmas Pudding with Brandy Custard, Sticky Toffee Pudding or Lemon Posset. Two course meal ~ £24. Three course ~ £28. Children up to 10 years ~ £12. There’s a poster, complete with a picture of singer Ronnie Barrone, on the board ready for you to sign up!

 

And not forgetting Christmas Day! 

Here’s the Menu:

Appetisers ~  Winter Minestrone Soup, French Onion Soup, Smoked Salmon Terrine or Panko Coated Deep Fried Brie.

Main Course ~ Hand Carved Turkey and Beef Carvery served with all the trimmings.

Christmas Vegetarian Option will be available.

Dessert ~ Traditional Christmas Pudding, Apple + Winter Berry Crumble or Creme Brulee.

£75 per member or guest.

There’s a poster on the board with details. Please be sure to sign up in good time.

 

And then there’s the last event at the club in 2024: Our New Year’s Eve Party!

Always a brilliant event…proved by the fact that this is already FULLY BOOKED!!!

 

Stop! Its not all over yet…I have something else to mention….

Firstly I want to thank all those of you who have donated prizes for our Christmas Tombola.   (The only condition imposed for donations is that everything must be new and un-used.)  This year I have so far wrapped 127 prizes …and I’ve still got loads of paper left should you have something you’d like to donate….

What a mix the prizes are ~ from Fluffy Socks to a Fluffy Dog*, from a Bath Bomb to a Big Picture, from Wine Charms to a Writing Tablet. And to think that tickets are just £2 for 5 and every number ending in either 0 or 5 wins.

* Heads up…its not a real, live dog!

 

And finally ~ a message from our lovely Secretary who slaves away in that office for us.  Collette says “Annual Subscriptions for 2025 are due on 1^st January 2025. Subs for 2025 are: Full members: £230, O65: £200, Country: £180, Affiliate: £90. Please don’t forget to amend your standing orders for your subs”. (A short message but a very important one.)

 

So…all in all….best get your diaries written up as time is whizzing by…

 

Very best wishes

 

Chris Dacey