Social Events
Calendar 2024
The remainder of the Programme for 2024 is the Christmas Lunch listed below with the with Richard Burt Organising it.
To book events go to the member's area. Events will only be available to book when details such as price and date are known.Signing up for an event is an obligation to pay and attend. Cancellations to be discussed with the event organiser as payment may still be required.
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10th December Christmas Lunch (Richard Burt)
Richard has now finalised details for this event which will be held at Brokenhurst Golf Club in a similar format to last year.
It will be held on Tuesday 10 December
The schedule for the day is:
1000 Arrival - tea/coffee and biscuits, pre order drinks for lunch
1030 Probus business
1100 Talk: Wildlife of the Jurassic Coast - Brian Pettit Outstanding Wildlife photographer
1200 Pre Lunch drink ªProsecco, Bucks Fizz, Nosecco or orange juice)
1245 Christmas lunch:
Spiced Pumpkin Soup (vegetarian alternative - melon as last year)
Traditional Roast Turkey (vegetarian alternative - Goats Cheese & Beetroot Wellington with roasted root vegetables, cranberry gel)
Christmas Pudding
1700 Close
The cost is £39 per person which this year includes a pre lunch drink after the talk. As usual please let me know if you have particular dietary requirements. If you wish to have a group table , or have preferred seating arrangements, please let me know. The round tables typically seat eight.
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Diary of Events 2025
The proposed programme of events for 2025 is given below. Please see this web site for the details on the events as they become available and to make a booking. Any member is welcome to organise or lead an event - especially if you have background knowledge that would make the visit particularly interesting!
January
Skittles Evening
February
Bovington Tank Museum
March
Mary Rose Museum
April
Amazon Warehouse Tour, Swindon
May
Golf Tournament
May
RAF Airfields New Forest
June
Treasure Hunt, New Forest
July
Croquet
July
New Forest Fruit Growers
August
Duke of Wellington home, Stratfield Saye Park, Basingstoke
August
Outdoor Evening Theatre, Furzey Gardens
September
Strictly Costumes Event, Village Hall
October
Wine Tasting
November
Quiz Night
December
Christmas Lunch