Forthcoming Events
April / May 2025
Brewery Visit
Harry White is asking for expressions of interest for a visit to Thornbridge brewery just outside Bakewell. If there is sufficient interest he will arrange a mini-bus/coach for the day, and once at the brewery, members will have the (rare) opportunity to see Burton Union Set's in operation, sample a range of excellent beers and eat as much pizza as they feel comfortable with.
There will be a small cost of around £10/head plus the transport. The date has yet to be finalised (depending on seeing the Union Sets in operation) but will hopefully be in either May or June. If members are interested, can they please put their name on the sign-up sheet or alternatively contact Harry: fhwhite@btinternet.com or 07519102404.
Robotic Laboratories Visit in July
Further ahead, Graham Marshment has arranged a tour of the Robotic laboratories in Bristol University through Professor Alan Winfield, who addressed the Club in March (account in the next news roundup), on Tuesday 15th July, open to both members and guests and hosted by Professor Alan.
Graham and a few others are taking up this offer but, as well as extending this invitation to all members, would welcome interest in turning it into a 48 hrs visit. Brunel’s “SS Great Britain” is exhibited in Bristol, as is a replica of the “Matthew of Bristol” which discovered Newfoundland in 1497. For a hat trick, there is also the “SS Great Western” wooden hulled paddle-wheel steamship. One or two of these might be a welcome additional item of interest over the visit if coupled with an overnight stay in a decent hotel.
It is an open decision as to the final details. If any member is interested in taking part in this visit, please would they in the first instance contact Graham to share their interest and discuss possible transport arrangements and the length of stay.
Email or text message: graham@gmarshment.f9.co.uk
FURTHER APRIL EVENTS
St George’s Day Lunch – Wednesday 23rd April
The third of our patronal saints’ celebrations, this year during Easter week, so for some a double celebration.
Godfathers’ Lunch - Tuesday 29th April
These lunches always being together a good group of members. More details will follow from Andrew Richards for those celebrating their month of joining the Club but, as with all lunches, this is open to all members.
MAY EVENTS
Rotarian open lunch - Thursday 1st May
The usual first Thursday lunch which brings together a number of members – Rotarian and otherwise. All members and guests are welcome.
Chairman Trevor’s Last Lunch – Friday 2nd May
Join Trevor to celebrate a year in which a record number of new members joined our Club.
Walking Group – Tuesday 6th May
Please contact Kevin for details: kfdoherty@hotmail.com
Celebration of the 80th Anniversary of Victory in Europe – Tuesday 6th May
The nation will be celebrating the 80th anniversary of the end of WW2 in Europe on 8th May. We have members who had relatives at the surrender on Luneburg Heath on 4th May 1945. Thus 6th May seems a good moment to celebrate our freedom from tyranny.
Golf at Trentham Park - Thursday 8th May
Names and details are already known by the golfers. If you are interested in joining the golf group, please have a word with Phil Shelton: phil.shelton@sky.com
New Chairman’s First Lunch – Friday 9th May
Come and join your new Chairman for his first lunch.
Spring Mixed Dinner – Saturday 17th May
Almost full already, you will need to move fast for this black tie event.
Godfathers’ Lunch - Tuesday 27th May
These lunches always being together a good group of members. More details will follow from Andrew Richards for those celebrating their month of joining the Club but, as with all lunches, this is open to all members.
A reminder of how to book any lunch or event
1. Add your name to the list on the noticeboard in the bar (for events)
2. Let Teresa know (teresataberner@aol.co.uk & 07932 964070)
3. Tell the Vice Chairman (vicechairman@theburtonclub.com & 07799 413493)
4. Use the booking link on the Club System (if you're not registered contact honsecretary@theburtonclub.com or on 07787 808431)
When using the Club System, you will receive an email confirming your reservation. Please note the timing information at the head of the booking list which indicates when there is more than one event on the same day.
Regards
Peter
Canon Peter Holliday
Vicechairman@theburtonclub.com
07799 413493
Harry White is asking for expressions of interest for a visit to Thornbridge brewery just outside Bakewell. If there is sufficient interest he will arrange a mini-bus/coach for the day, and once at the brewery, members will have the (rare) opportunity to see Burton Union Set's in operation, sample a range of excellent beers and eat as much pizza as they feel comfortable with.
There will be a small cost of around £10/head plus the transport. The date has yet to be finalised (depending on seeing the Union Sets in operation) but will hopefully be in either May or June. If members are interested, can they please put their name on the sign-up sheet or alternatively contact Harry: fhwhite@btinternet.com or 07519102404.
Robotic Laboratories Visit in July
Further ahead, Graham Marshment has arranged a tour of the Robotic laboratories in Bristol University through Professor Alan Winfield, who addressed the Club in March (account in the next news roundup), on Tuesday 15th July, open to both members and guests and hosted by Professor Alan.
Graham and a few others are taking up this offer but, as well as extending this invitation to all members, would welcome interest in turning it into a 48 hrs visit. Brunel’s “SS Great Britain” is exhibited in Bristol, as is a replica of the “Matthew of Bristol” which discovered Newfoundland in 1497. For a hat trick, there is also the “SS Great Western” wooden hulled paddle-wheel steamship. One or two of these might be a welcome additional item of interest over the visit if coupled with an overnight stay in a decent hotel.
It is an open decision as to the final details. If any member is interested in taking part in this visit, please would they in the first instance contact Graham to share their interest and discuss possible transport arrangements and the length of stay.
Email or text message: graham@gmarshment.f9.co.uk
FURTHER APRIL EVENTS
St George’s Day Lunch – Wednesday 23rd April
The third of our patronal saints’ celebrations, this year during Easter week, so for some a double celebration.
Godfathers’ Lunch - Tuesday 29th April
These lunches always being together a good group of members. More details will follow from Andrew Richards for those celebrating their month of joining the Club but, as with all lunches, this is open to all members.
MAY EVENTS
Rotarian open lunch - Thursday 1st May
The usual first Thursday lunch which brings together a number of members – Rotarian and otherwise. All members and guests are welcome.
Chairman Trevor’s Last Lunch – Friday 2nd May
Join Trevor to celebrate a year in which a record number of new members joined our Club.
Walking Group – Tuesday 6th May
Please contact Kevin for details: kfdoherty@hotmail.com
Celebration of the 80th Anniversary of Victory in Europe – Tuesday 6th May
The nation will be celebrating the 80th anniversary of the end of WW2 in Europe on 8th May. We have members who had relatives at the surrender on Luneburg Heath on 4th May 1945. Thus 6th May seems a good moment to celebrate our freedom from tyranny.
Golf at Trentham Park - Thursday 8th May
Names and details are already known by the golfers. If you are interested in joining the golf group, please have a word with Phil Shelton: phil.shelton@sky.com
New Chairman’s First Lunch – Friday 9th May
Come and join your new Chairman for his first lunch.
Spring Mixed Dinner – Saturday 17th May
Almost full already, you will need to move fast for this black tie event.
Godfathers’ Lunch - Tuesday 27th May
These lunches always being together a good group of members. More details will follow from Andrew Richards for those celebrating their month of joining the Club but, as with all lunches, this is open to all members.
A reminder of how to book any lunch or event
1. Add your name to the list on the noticeboard in the bar (for events)
2. Let Teresa know (teresataberner@aol.co.uk & 07932 964070)
3. Tell the Vice Chairman (vicechairman@theburtonclub.com & 07799 413493)
4. Use the booking link on the Club System (if you're not registered contact honsecretary@theburtonclub.com or on 07787 808431)
When using the Club System, you will receive an email confirming your reservation. Please note the timing information at the head of the booking list which indicates when there is more than one event on the same day.
Regards
Peter
Canon Peter Holliday
Vicechairman@theburtonclub.com
07799 413493