Dear Members
My 12th Newsletter & now on the run down to the end of my year as your president. You’ll be seeing a new face & probably a more interesting newsletter in May. The EGM – Minutes are now on the website and the notice boards. Please do look out for the notice of the AGM on Wed 15th May with the usual nominations for committee posts to be in by 30th April. There is an opportunity for members & their immediate family to advertise their business on the events TV in the club, the initial offer is for 6 months of advertising for £50. Please contact the club for further details. What’s been going on The Mother’s Day afternoon was another success for the club. A huge thank you to Sonia for organising, with the assistance given from Shelia, Sarah & our lovely servers Polly & Ava, to make this event a resounding success😊. St Patricks Day evening was another sell out event for the club, “Fexless” did not disappoint again, their last visit to us was 2016. I’m sure their may have been a few sore heads the next morning judging by the Guinness sales that evening. Once again, our bar staff pulled it off again in ensuring that the drinks flowed steadily (Well done😊). I will remind members to book early for tickets to save disappointment, as we had numerous requests for tickets near the event date. You must book early as all events are now selling out regularly, a waiting list will operate but we are limited on numbers. I would also like to remind members that for ticket only functions, members cannot attend to use members room without a ticket. The Spindler Quiz was due to be held 23rd March has been moved to 13th April. Apologies if this causes any inconvenience. What’s on over the next few months; 31st April (Sunday 3-5) If the weather holds up the club is hoping to hold its first garden event of 2024, however we can always move this indoors should the conditions go against us. Please bring a picnic to this free event. 7th April Kids Easter Party The book is open to book your children/grandchildren in the club for our traditional Easter Party. Timings are approx. 3-5pm with an entertainer a light snack for the children (If parents behave, we may give them some snacks too😊). As usual it is limited to club children to a maximum of 50 children. Book now Open 20th April Mucky Fingers (a St Georges Day celebration) An indie rock band playing covers from artists such as: Killers, The Kooks, Artic Monkeys, Kings of Leon, Oasis, Simple Minds, Razorlight, Kaiser Chiefs to name but a few. If your into that, get your tickets early. £5 members & guests’ tickets on sale 22nd March 2nd Aug Goodwood Our annual visit to Goodwood Races is being put on sale early this year due to the very high demand for tickets last year. Pricing is the same as last year with some light refreshments on offer once we reach the coach park @ £40 per person. We have two initial coaches booked with a further coach on hold should demand reach the required limit to enable a third coach. Tickets went on sale on 9th Feb with full ticket price required on booking. Last few places going now & we will close the book on this soon I also issue an appeal for any businesses or individuals who would like to support the installation of a Community Defibrillator External Cabinet, that could be used in cases of cardiac arrest. The national defibrillator network provides the NHS ambulance services with vital information about defibrillators across the UK so that in those crucial moments after a cardiac arrest, they can be accessed quickly to help save lives. www.thecircuit.uk Please contact me if you can help, donations of any size will be gratefully accepted. March 28th Quiz 30th Private Function 31st Possible live music April 4th Quiz 5th KTAF 6th Private Function 7th Kids Easter Party 8th Bingo 11th Quiz 13th Possible live music 18th Quiz 20th (St Georges) Mucky Fingers 22nd Bingo 23rd St Georges Day 25th Quiz 27th Private Function May 2nd Quiz 3rd KTAF 4th Private Function 5th Possible live music 9th Quiz 11th Presidents Charity Night (a ticket only event) 12th Kids Fun Day 13th Bingo 15th AGM 16th Quiz 18th Possible live music 23rd Quiz 25th Possible live music 26th Possible live music Please note our new website details, we are now @ http://www.thecarltonclubdrayton.co.uk/ Thanks Charlie Dear Members
My 11th Newsletter to you & it’s a short one before the Okanagan Valley of British Columbia beckons me to explore its mountains. There have been several occasions where members have been passing their membership card onto non-members. Please be aware that cards may be retained by staff & committee informed. Your membership is at risk. The EGM held on 19th Feb was attended by around a hundred members with the membership fee being agreed for 2024/25. I would like to thank all those members who attended & contributed to the discussions which resulted in an alternative proposal being adopted. You will have notice in due course from the secretary for the fees due from1st April. What’s been going on The Jaspers & the Corsairs were the last two events put on for the pleasure of members & their guests. Two extremely good bands & both were requested and booked by members. If you would like to do similar, please give me details to see if there are dates in the calendar free so we can book them in. What’s on over the next few months; 10th March Mother’s Day Mum’s are the best, so let’s treat yours to an afternoon of Sarnies, Cake & Prosecco or wine mixed with the velvety tunes of Russell Keith. You know that’s the best deal in town at £15 & Half price for children (no prosecco but unlimited drinks from the gun) Tickets on Sale Now 16th March Fexless Its St Patrick’s Day in the club this year with the returning Fexless, be prepared for a crazy night of Irish & lively tunes. They are described as a Lively Irish Band with a Fecking Twist, should be a real treat again. Food is included this gig with special pricing on selected drinks. Tickets on Sale Now Only £8 & members are reminded this is a ticket only event If you wish to wear something green to celebrate that’ll be wonderful, I will be, although it may be just a hat. 7th April Kids Easter Party The book is open to book your children/grandchildren in the club for our traditional Easter Party. Timings are approx. 3-5pm with an entertainer a light snack for the children (If parents behave, we may give them some snacks too😊). As usual it is limited to club children to a maximum of 50 children. Book now Open 2nd Aug Goodwood Our annual visit to Goodwood Races is being put on sale early this year due to the very high demand for tickets last year. Pricing is the same as last year with some light refreshments on offer once we reach the coach park @ £40 per person. We have two initial coaches booked with a further coach on hold should demand reach the required limit to enable a third coach. Tickets went on sale on 9th Feb with full ticket price required on booking. On a personal level I have 8 tickets to Goodwood for Thursday (Ladies Day) 1st Aug, to include entry to Gordon enclosure, minibus outward & return £60. These are first come first served basis. I also issue an appeal for any businesses or individuals who would like to support the installation of a Community Defibrillator External Cabinet, that could be used in cases of cardiac arrest. The national defibrillator network provides the NHS ambulance services with vital information about defibrillators across the UK so that in those crucial moments after a cardiac arrest, they can be accessed quickly to help save lives. www.thecircuit.uk Please contact me if you can help, donations of any size will be gratefully accepted. February 22nd Quiz 24th 6 Nations Rugby Scotland v England 4:45pm 24th Private function March 2nd Private function 4th Bingo 7th Quiz 9th 6 Nations Rugby England v Ireland 4:45pm 9th Charity event (for Parkinson’s disease, please see notice board for details) 10th Mother’s Day, with Russel Keith Tickets on Sale 14th Quiz 16th St Patrick’s Day, see’s the return of “Fexless” (last here 2016) with a little mix of 6 Nations Rugby France v England 8pm (£8) to include food & specials on selected drinks Tickets on Sale Ticket only event 21st Quiz 23rd Spindler Quiz (with nibbles provided by the president) 24th Possible live music 28th Quiz 30th Private Function 31st Possible live music April 4th Quiz 5th KTAF 6th Private Function 7th Kids Easter Party 8th Bingo 11th Quiz 13th Possible live music 18th Quiz 20th (St Georges) Mucky Fingers 23rd St Georges Day 25th Quiz 27th Private Function Please note our new website details, we are now @ http://www.thecarltonclubdrayton.co.uk/ Thanks Charlie Dear Members
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