This year’s Christmas Lunch will be held at The Malt Shovel in Bubbenhall on Wednesday 10th December; there are still a few places left, but please get your booking in by Friday 28th November. See below for updated information, including an additional menu option (roast beef) and the possibility of car sharing.
Michael Fabianski, Newsletter Editor. E-mail: ibmmidretnews@gmail.com
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Transport to and from future club events
We are aware that many members may find it difficult to get to club events.
This may be for several different reasons, such as:
- Not having a car.
- Not liking driving at night.
- Public transport not available to get to the venue.
- Having difficulty walking.
etc.
If this applies to you and you would like to attend an event, please let the event organiser know and they will endeavour to arrange a lift from another member attending.
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Event Reports
E2510ABR: Batsford Arboretum
Nine members of the club enjoyed a good day out at the arboretum on Wednesday 22nd October. Luckily we had dry and sunny weather on the day.
After walking around the arboretum the members had a good lunch and had time to browse around the shop and garden centre.
Ray Bradshaw
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Events
The following events are currently planned for 2025:
- E2512XML
- Wednesday 10 December Christmas Lunch. See below
Photographs from Past Events.
Click on one of the links below to view a selection of photographs from past events.
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UPDATE
E2512XML: Christmas Lunch, Wednesday December 10th 2025 Organiser: Gary Wooding
Please note that there is now an additional Main option for the menu –
M6 Roast Beef served with all the trimmings and seasonal vegetables.
Please contact the organiser if you would like to change your order.
If you require or are able to offer transport to the Malt Shovel,
then please contact Gary who will attempt to organise it.
Booking for this event will close on Friday 28th November.
The MIRC (Midlands IBM Retirees Club) is pleased to announce this year’s Christmas Lunch, which will be held at The Malt Shovel in Bubbenhall on Wednesday 10th December.
The Malt Shovel, Lower End, Bubbenhall CV8 3BW.
Meet from 12:00, and sit down at 13:00.
The price for this event, which includes a 3-course lunch plus gratuities, is just £33 per person, including guests. A two course option is available with a £5.00 reduction. Please make your choices from the following menu, and note that drinks etc. are not included in the quoted price.
Please complete the attached booking form and return it to Gary Wooding as soon as possible.
Word document Printable Booking Form
Refer to the document Event Booking Conditixons for Terms and Conditions.
Sub-Groups of Retirees Club and Employee Club
It is hoped to organise occasional rambles with options so that participants can choose a length of walk to suit them.
Please contact Terry King, terryaking@hotmail.com for more information.
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Members’ Notices
We all know Midlands Retirees who are undertaking a range of activities to raise money for good causes. The Committee have therefore decided to offer this space to advertise such initiatives and other events which may be of interest.
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