Social Programme Winter 2021-2022
Contact Details: Jean Greenfield: 01442 862023 Tim Bailey: 07771 505563
Support for Ukraine Friday Evening 11th March & Wednesday 13th April
Sheila ran a social fund-raising evening for Ukraine on Friday 11 March. Burgers and hot dogs were available and of course it was a good chance to catch up with other members over a drink from the bar. The club donated the food for the evening so all money raised is g0ing to a ‘matched donation’ Ukraine Appeal. A minimum donation of £5 was suggested but it was up to members. All were asked to wear something blue & yellow.
Sheila also plans to hold a burger/hot dog lunch plus tea or coffee on Wednesday 13th April at 1.00 p.m; the cost will be £2.50. Hopefully this will raise some more funds for Ukraine. There is no Whist on that date and this will be the last social event before the Bowls season begins. Please add your name to the sign up sheet on the notice board in the Clubhouse or contact Sheila if you are unable to get to the clubhouse before then.
So far over £800 has been raised – a Fantastic achievement – Well done to all and in particular to Sheila
This well supported successful and enjoyable evening was arranged by Sheila at short notice.
‘Paparazzo’ Brian Ralphs took some images during the evening – to look through his gallery of approx 100 images CLICK HERE and remember in order to return to this page after viewing use the browser’s ‘back arrow’ or ‘previous page’ option at the top of the gallery page.
The Christmas Social Morning at the Club on the 3 December (see the poster on the left) was very successful.
It was very well supported and everyone was so pleased to meet up with other members in these difficult times. It was also very pleasing to see the clubhouse adorned with Christmas decorations.
It was also very profitable for the club, so a great success for everyone.
There were lots of prizes donated for the tombola stall and Tim Bailey made a fantastic cake for the ‘Guess the Weight of the Cake stall’, that cake was won by Dave Sear.
Thanks to everyone who either helped on the morning or came along and supported the event.
A small gallery of images from the morning is below the poster.
The honours for the Skittles Competition went to:
The Hot Shots!!!!! – Sylvia Smith, David Fletcher, Steve Burrell, Joan Luther and Dave Drew
Individual highest scorer: John Bell (who donated his ‘glitter-ballesque’ prize!) to Georgie Sear
Some images taken during the competition are shown in the Gallery below (Clicking on an image will bring up a larger image; to return to this page use your browser’s return arrow)
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A Selection of Previous Events:
British Night (26th October 2019)
The first event of our winter programme was held at the club on Saturday 26th October – ‘A British Night‘. Click for images and video clips of a great night.
Presentation Night (23rd November 2019)
Our 2019 Presentation Night Dinner & Dance was held at Berkhamsted Golf Club. Over 70 members were treated to an excellent meal – some said the best we’ve had! – then we celebrated not only the winners & finalists in our own Competitions but toasted the success of our Ladies & Mens teans in winning the W&D Ladies Jubilee Cup & the W&D Griffin Cup respectively to add to individual successes by some of our men in the W&D Mens Competitions. A great night thanks to organisers Anne Furlong, Kevin Clarke, Christine & Paul Sims and the Batchelor ‘Boys!’ Disco. (– Images to follow)
Smiths Coffee Company Talk & Cake (13th December 2019)
A very entertaining talk by Colin Smith about his Company’s long standing coffee business from growth to tasting. His products were tasted alongside cakes provided by Club Members – a great combination!!. Proceeds from this afternoon were divided amongst the club and the Hospice of St Francis.
Skittles Competition (19th January 2020)
This competition was a tremendous success and likely to become a regular event! The winning team & individual proudly display their ‘hard-won’ chocolates!!!!
Other Images & Videos
Darts Competition (Saturday 22nd February 2019)
Another very successful event organised by Sheila Bell and her team. A good evening enjoyed by all.
& The ‘winners’
2018 Events
Lee Rivers 12 Jan 2018 – A great evening of nostalgia and dancing – Enjoyed by all which hopefully will be repeated during 2018.
Quiz Night 10th February – Hosted by Stuart Wesley and his Hemel Hempstead Rotary Club colleagues: Another excellent evening with a close outcome and not too much ‘brain ache’.
Darts Evening 24th February – A re-introduction of friendly rivalry; some images can be viewed by clicking here.
Race Night 17th March – Unfortunately owing to adverse travelling conditions the Clerk of the Course Peter Batchelor cancelled the meeting to guard against a poor attendance; We hope that the meeting will be re-staged later in the year
Walking Treasure Hunt of Berkhamstead with Tea & Sandwiches April 8th – A new venture. Come and find the hidden treasures in Berkhamsted – It should take around 1 and 1/2 hours and after there will be tea & sandwiches (maybe soup!) at the club.
Friends & Family Day 14th July – Our inaugural Friends & Family day was a great success; to see a selection of images from the day click here.
Race Night 6th October – The rerun of the meeting cancelled earlier in the year was well attended and most of the punters went home home happy even if their pockets were a little lighter – but club funds were heavier!
Our 2017 season ended with:
1. Presentation Dinner & Dance at Berkhamsted Golf Club on Saturday 11th November 2017 – It was a very well supported evening enjoyed by all. For some images of the evening click here.
2. AGM – Clubhouse Sunday 19th November 2017 at 10:00
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3. A very well supported Christmas Coffee Morning held in the Clubhouse on Sunday 26th November 2017. Thanks again for all the raffle prizes donated by our generous local businesses:
Fyfe Butchers, Bovingdon; Results Hairdressers, Hemel Hempstead; Pendley Court Theatre
As always please support all the businesses that support our club.
Winter 2016 – 2017
Sheila Sorley, assisted by Maureen Smart, is preparing a programme of Winter Activities – which is displayed below. Also items are listed in the 2016 Diary. If members have any ideas for the Winter Activities please contact Sheila directly. However if you merely want an item flagging in the Diary then contact Christine Sims.
Sunday December 18th 2016 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. Christmas Carol Singing in the Clubhouse
A very successful and enjoyable afternoon of carol singing for members plus their family and friends featuring Philip Cheung on Keyboard. Philip did a really good job and all money raised will be split equally between the club and the Hospice of St Francis.