IBM Retirees Club (Midlands)
(www.retireesmidclub.org.uk)
October 2012 Newsletter
Editorial
Kent always has something new to offer and our trip uncovered some interesting areas, Hever and Dover castles, Tunbridge Wells and Dungeness being just a few. We managed to dodge the showers (or at least most of them) and all went smoothly. So many thanks to Tony and Simon for organising an excellent few days.
Coming up shortly is the skittles evening which is fast becoming an annual event and of course the Christmas Lunch - announcement and booking form in this Newsletter. There is also our trip to Budapest for the Christmas Markets - two places have become available, so if you would like to go contact Alan Bridgeman as soon as possible.
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Brian Wilson, Newsletter Editor. Telephone: 01926-777710 e-mail: brian_h_wilson@msn.com
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Events
Click here to see the list of the events which are planned for the current year. The following is the status of those which have been announced.
30 November - 3 December Budapest Christmas Markets. Two places available.
8 November Skittles at Snitterfield. See anouncement and booking form later in this Newsletter.
17 December Christmas Lunch at the Ardencote Manor on 17th December. Announcement and booking form in this Newsletter.
New Year trip to Cornwall Event closed.
Booking Conditions Click here to read the terms and conditions.
Photographs from Past Events Click here to view a selection of photographs from past events.
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Chairman's Notes - October 2012
Well, we had a good Planning meeting in August and are now halfway through the process of constructing the programme of events for 2013. Thanks to everyone who sent suggestions to the Committee - we have tried to take account of as many as possible.
Gill and I visited the Guide Dog Breeding Centre in Bishops Tachbrook, near Leamington, this week. We can thoroughly recommend it for all those of you who like dogs and wish to know more about how Guide Dogs are bred and trained. This is a new centre which was built for £40 million and opened last year. It is the only Guide Dog breeding centre in the UK. It is currently producing up to 1500 puppies per year. If you wish to know more, click on this link:-
http://www.guidedogs.org.uk/aboutus/national-breeding-centre
I hope to see as many of you as possible at our Christmas lunch on Monday 17th December.
Alan Bridgman
Chairman
IBM Midlands Retirees Club
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SKITTLES EVENING AT SNITTERFIELD - Thursday 8th November 2012 (organiser David Dagley)
A skittles evening has been organised to take place at Snitterfield Sports Club for the evening of Thursday 8th November 2012. This will be a 'self drive' event with a 19:30 meet and a 20:00 start time. A hot buffet will be provided that will suit both carnivores and vegetarians together with prizes for the evening's winners. Maximum number of participants will be thirty; ladies should not bowl in high heels.
Costs for the evening will be £6.00 per head for member (including a drinks voucher) and first guest, cost for second and subsequent guests will be £12.50 per head.
David Dagley Email:- david.dagley@lineone.net
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CHRISTMAS LUNCH 17TH DECEMBER 2012
at THE ARDENCOTE MANOR HOTEL, THE CUMSEY, LYE GREEN ROAD, CLAVERDON NR WARWICK CV35 8LT
This year we have not been able to keep the cost of the Christmas lunch quite as low as it has been for the last couple of years because of the reduction in grant from IBM, but it still represents excellent value at £20.00 per head for members and first guests. There will be the usual welcome drink on arrival and wine with the meal.
Those of you with access to the internet can view details of Ardencote Manor at http://www.ardencote.com
MENU
STARTERS
· Roast Butternut Squash Soup [v] with Nutmeg Crème Fraiche [S1]
· Terrine of Pressed Ham Hock with Winter Chutney, Granary Toast [S2]
· Goats Cheese and Basil Tart [v] with Plum Tomato, Spring Onion and Olive Dressing [S3]
MAIN COURSE
· Traditional Roast Turkey with all the Trimmings, Thyme jus [M1]
· Fillet of Sea Bass, Crushed Potatoes, Charred Fennel, Crayfish Butter Sauce [M2]
· Wild Mushroom Risotto [v] and Tarragon[M3]
DESSERT
· Traditional Christmas pudding with Brandy Anglaise [D1]
· Rich Chocolate Mousse with Raspberry Compote [D2]
· Platter of English Cheese and Biscuits [D3]
Coffee with Mini Mince Pies
To book a place, fill in the booking form and mail it with your cheque £20pp for member and first guest, £35 second guest - made payable to IBM Retirees Club [Midlands] - to arrive not later than Friday 30th November, to:-
Michael Fabianski, 9 Cambridge Gardens, Upper Holly Walk, Leamington Spa, CV32 4JN
Email michael.fabianski@gmail.com Telephone: 01926 745391
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Announcements and Advertisments
COVENTRY BLITZ – A fully dramatised production of “One Night in November” by Alan Pollock, depicting the events of 14th November 1940, will be held at Burton Dassett Church on Saturday 27th October 2012 at 7.30pm. Previously staged in the Belgrade Theatre in 2008, it poses the question “Would you sacrifice a city to win the war?”. The Birmingham Post said “A gripping piece of storytelling, with touches of humour amongst the misery as the tragic events of the night and its impact on the city of Coventry unfold.” This promises to be a moving and thought-provoking evening, not to be missed. Tickets are £12 each and will include a glass of wine. Proceeds will go towards repairing the roof of the church after thieves have twice stripped the lead.
Contact Dave Compton ( Email: dave@compton-family.eu) for further information and to book tickets.
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Sub-Groups of IBM Club and Retirees Club
IBM Retirees PC and Technology Group (founded by Harry Green)
The IBM Retirees PC and Technology Group meets every alternate month for a lively discussion on PC and technology topics in the digital age. There are usually one or two specific presentations given by members or by outside speakers, which the members of the Group have requested. We try to provide a reasonable balance between PC "techie" topics, new technology, and topics of a more general nature such as digital television, Internet telephony and digital photography . So whether you are a newcomer to the PC or a more experienced user, we hope you will find something of interest. You are very welcome to join us.
Contacts:- Roger Goodman email:- ladevie@dsl.pipex.com Alan Bridgman email:- abri@waitrose.com
- Go to meeting dates and other information
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IBM Midlands Golf Society
IBM Retirees and spouses/partners are eligible to play, the events being subsidised by IBM.
Please contact one of the undersigned with any queries.
Contacts:- Graham Seal email:- gaseal@sky.com Michael Davies email:- enosmd@ntlworld.com
- Go to Fixture List and contacts
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