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
Mamma Mia! – A West End Musical (Matinee Performance) Date Thursday 13th March Novello Theatre - Aldwych WC2B 4LP Cut-off date is Thursday 13th February
Come and see ‘the ultimate feel-good show’ (Classic FM) at the Novello Theatre with MAMMA MIA! – the world’s sunniest, most exhilarating smash-hit musical!
Fall in love with the irresistibly funny tale of a mother, a daughter, and three possible dads on a Greek Island Idyll, all unfolding to the magic of ABBA’s timeless songs in this fantastic jukebox musical.
Since premiering in London’s West End in 1999, Judy Cramer’s vision of bringing the sparkle of ABBA’s songs to the stage has thrilled over 70 million people around the world, in over 50 different productions and 16 languages! The show is fresh with new artists in the lead roles.
Whatever age you are, you can’t help but sing along to these great songs.
The Matinee show starts at 3.00pm sharp. All seats are in the Stalls.
Please be advised this is a make your own way, and no food is supplied.
Nearest tube is The Embankment
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A Walk with Kevin - Kings Cross - Coal Drops Yard (Regents Canal) Date Thursday 10th April
Cut off date is Thursday 27th March
A hidden treasure brought back to life.
Our spring walk of about 3 miles starts at Kings Cross Station by platform 9/10 where the toilets and Harry Potter shop are.
Over the past decade the Regents Canal has been transformed at Kings Cross and is today an important part of the neighbourhood just as it was in its industrial heyday.
We will take a walk along the Regents Canal and enjoy the acres of parks and gardens. Stroll through the cobbled streets of Coal Drops Yard and discover shops restaurants and bars.
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Spring Lunch
Masonic Hall, Upminster RM14 1DF Friday 25th April Closing Date 7th April
Please join us once again at the Upminster Masonic Hall for a delightful 3 course lunch.
This venue suits all our members as it has plenty of parking plus is very near to Upminster station for those who prefer to travel Train.
Spring is upon us all but I have decided to give Lamb a rest this year and as many of you prefer Sea Bass and most of you like Beef, I feel you will be spoiled with these food choices.
Once again there will be a raffle in support of the Charities chosen by you at our AGM.
Food choices as per response slip.
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Spring Lunch Friday 25th April
Masonic Hall, Upminster Closing date 7th April
The last visit we had at Top Meadow went very well. Some thought a little more filling in the sandwiches would be nice. A view I have made known to the Chef.
I am hopeful that a Game of Bingo can be arranged, but please do not hold me to it!
We will use the same building as we did for Christmas but use the downstairs room which is not so big. It holds a maximum of 48.
We will sit down to eat by 1pm, so please arrive no earlier than 12.00, in order that we might enjoy a game of Bingo before we start. The sandwiches, scones with jam and cream will be served first with a little break followed by the delicious cakes.
To keep costs down, there will be no coach available. Instead, if you can make your way to Upminster Tube Station, we will try to match you with someone who has spare capacity in their car. We regret this cannot be guaranteed but we will keep you advised and give you a named driver.
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Stepping through time. A walk with Peter and Gloria Tuesday 3rd June
Closing date 15th May
There will be a Guided Walk around The City of Londinium dating from AD 200 to the 21st Century.
We will visit the largest complete section of the Roman Wall, a medieval church nick-named the “Ghastly Grim” by Charles Dickens, and also in the Crypt of another church, the remains of a tessellated flooring of a Roman Villa. Then a Saxon Arch, the old Leadenhall Market and into the 21st Century with the Sky Scrapers and many other gems of London, finishing with a Victorian Bath House.
There will be a Comfort Stop at a cafe after 30 minutes and the Lunch Stop is at an old Public House.
Distance: - 2.00 Miles.
Meet:- Tower Hill Station (District Line) at 10:45am for
11.00am start. In the entrance of the station.
Return:- Train from Liverpool Street Station (Central Line).
Peter and Gloria.