From time to time we hold meetings which are open to Club Members
and their guests and if you are thinking of joining us then these
informal meetings are the ideal introduction. It's up to you how long
you stay and you can discover just how friends and former
colleagues are involved with our club. Just keep an eye out for
Coffee Mornings and Afternoon Teas
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Forthcoming Events
Christmas Lunch
Top Meadow Country House & Golf Club Function Suite Date Friday 5th December
RM14 3PR
This year I am delighted to invite you to join us for a truly delightful afternoon at this picturesque setting in the heart of Essex.
A coach will be arranged to ensure as many of you as possible can enjoy this occasion. But if you prefer you can drive yourselves. There is ample parking here.
We also have a different cabaret singer for your enjoyment and very friendly staff to serve you. Due to increased costs, there will be no welcome drink this year, but wine will be on the table for you or a soft drink of orange juice will be available from the bar counter.
Gloria & Peter will also try to tempt you to buy raffle tickets in aid of our chosen charity at this, our very last function of the year. We should all arrive by at least 12 midday as we eat at 12.30pm and should be on our way home at 4pm. Try to be early to ensure you can sit with friends.
If you should have special dietary needs please let us know, thank you.
The meal choices are as per response slip
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Les Misérables A West End Musical (Matinee Performance) Date Thursday 12th March
Sondheim Theatre The show starts at 2.30
Shaftesbury Ave W1D BA
Please come and enjoy this wonderful sell-out musical. I have successfully managed to get us some amazing seats in the stalls, not too close this time, at the front. The music is vibrant and I am sure you all know the songs by now. But for those of you unfamiliar with the story line set in France:-
Les Misérables can refer to Victor Hugo’s novel, the long-running sung-through musical, or one of it’s many adaptations. This includes a 2012 film and a 2018 BBC television series. All versions centre on the story of Jean Valjean, an escaped convict in the 19th century France, who struggles for redemption. He redeems himself to become a Mayor and factory owner, but his pursuit by the relentless police Inspector Javert causes many problems. Viva la France.
Please be advised this is a make your own way event, and no food is supplied. Nearest tube is Piccadilly Circus.
Nb. I have managed to get a few end-of aisle seats, so if you need, please add this to your acceptance slip.
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Kevin’s Walk A Bluebell Walk Date Wednesday 15th April
LEPC Spring walk 2026 After Easter 2026.
Wanstead Flats, the flats during the war and bluebells in the park.
This is a two hour walk about 3 miles around Wanstead Flats and into Wanstead Park to look at the Bluebells. Meet at Manor Park Elizabeth Line station 10.45, there are toilet facilities on the station. Alternatively, if travelling by car, four hours free parking is available in Capel Road post code E12 5DB after the junction with Gladding Road. Those meeting at the corner of Capel Road and Forest Drive please join us at 11.00.
We will be looking at how the Flats were used during the second World War and go into Wanstead Park to visit the Tea Hut and use the toilets. After the tea break we will visit and admire the Bluebells in Chalet
wood before returning to the flats to continue our walk. We will end at the Golden Fleece pub for lunch at your own expense at about 1.30. It’s a quarter mile walk from the pub back to the station.