The 2015 Adam Dean Memorial Walk

04-10-2015

Club news: Ashby-de-la-Zouch

This is one of my favourite signs and typifies the theme of the annual Ashby Round Table annual Country Walk! This took place in the Peak District on Saturday 3rd October, with 16 Tablers and 41ers taking part. The weather this year was perfect, dry, not too warm (although it was when you w...

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Chester Archery Club

30-09-2015

Club news: Chester Grosvenor Knights

Grosvenor Knights of Chester 41 Club had a great evening at Chester Archery Club last month, with even our blind member Tom Walker trying his hand with a bow and arrow (see photo opposite). We were joined by a number of members from Chester Round Table and Deeside 41 Club and needless to say we retired to a local pub after for a meal and a few beers....

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September's meeting (recap)

21-09-2015

Club news: Guisborough

September meeting: Rotary’s 50th Anniversary Charter Night Dinner. A table full of us attended our Rotarian colleague’s celebration event at Gisborough Hall on Thursday 17 September. An evening of congratulations, which was attended by RIBI’s National President (Peter Davey) and Guisborough Town Mayor (Malcolm Griffiths) to name but a few. This fine evening was attended by me, Paul Dickinson, Mike Drake, Mel Ha...

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The Orient Express - Waterloo to Siddenham

17-09-2015

Club news: Leicester de Montfort

Our thanks to Mr Straker for enthusiastically hosting a once regular event in his garden and domicile. From my records we were last there in 2012 - and we had the opportunity to see the progress thet the local rail engineers have made in extending the line from Waterloo.Following drinks in the garden (remarkab...

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41 Club 70th Anniversary Lunch

15-09-2015

Club news: Ashby-de-la-Zouch

Seven members of Ashby 41 Club (me, Goody, Hugh, Greg, Pete B, Kevin and JR) ventured north to the Royal Armouries in Leeds on 12th September for the 70th Anniversary Lunch of 41 Club. The first problem when we arrived at the venue at 11:30 was that the bar wasn't due to open until 12 noon, but fortunately common sense prevailed and pints of Black Sheep bitter were being served only 10 minutes later!

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So Near, Safari!

06-09-2015

Club news: Petersfield

Eight Ex-Tabler's house were thoroughly cleaned on Saturday in readiness for this year's running dinner.  After enjoying canapes (Dates stuffed with goat cheese and walnut in top - Wow!), Champagne and a stunning view across Hampshire, up at Ted and Christine's, we dispersed across Petersfield to enjoy starters and then on to another house for the main course, before finally meeting up for desserts, more drinks and a party at Mi...

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Burger this for a laugh

03-09-2015

Club news: Petersfield

It was National Burger day in the US last week, so it would be nice to report we were recognising the celebrations of our transatlantic cousins.  It would be a lie, though.  Just a fluke, as we neither adopted, adapted nor improved.Nothing flash this month, simply a burger plus a free pint from The Folly, plus plenty of banter making for an excellent evening, of which I remember nothing except having a good time (I w...

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September Meeting Forecast

30-08-2015

Club news: Beverley & District

Our Chairman Chris has arranged a talk by Mr Dave Bontoft of the Hull Cartridge Company.His company hold a Royal Warrant “By Appointment to Her Majesty the Queen”He will tell us all about `Royal Warrants` how they work and what they mean....

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August's meeting (recap)

23-08-2015

Club news: Guisborough

Well, what a great night we had. We were joined by 8 members of Redcar 41 Club and were able to undertake an inter-club competition comprising 12 games with each club playing each game in pairs. The result was close, with Guisborough coming out triumphantly 7 : 5. Hopefully this is something that can be repeated and Peter Milburn is going to organise a trophy in time for the next inter-club challenge. Great food, fine ales and free ...

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It's murder out there tonight!

13-08-2015

Club news: Petersfield

Last night saw an array of the members meeting at the 221b Square Brewery pub to be given the instructions for the evening's social event, namely a "Super sleuth - find the murderer " thingy.  Most of us just wanted to stay in the pub, but after getting the "you will enjoy yourselves whether you like it or not!" talk by the organiser - Mr "Spam Hands" Ro...

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