Forthcoming Events
What's on in May & June
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
MAY EVENTS
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.
JUNE EVENTS
Golf Trip to the Wirral – Monday 2nd – Thursday 5th June
We look forward to the photographs of the action on this trip…….
Rotarian Open Lunch - Thursday 5th June
Always a good group to join for lunch, open to all members and guests.
Walking Group – Tuesday 10th June
As usual, please contact Kevin for details: kfdoherty@hotmail.com
Bowls Singles – Richards Cup and Haywards Plate - Wednesday 11th June
This will take place at Tatenhill Bowls Club. Please be there by 5.30pm for a prompt 6pm start. Wives / partners are encouraged to attend (but not play) and a cold buffet with, of course, liquid refreshment, will be available. Please remember to bring flat sole shoes.
Booking will be either on the Club System, by telephone or from a notice on the Club Board. If you intend to bring your partner, please let Harry White -fhwhite@btinternet.com - or Kevin McGonigle know in advance so we can properly cater for everyone attending.
Fathers’ and Daughters’ Dinner – Friday 13th June
An opportunity to show daughters the delights of our Club.
Brewery Visit – Tuesday 17th June
There is just one place left on the coach to visit Thornbridge brewery just outside Bakewell. 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.
Please contact Harry White directly if you would like to go: fhwhite@btinternet.com or 07519102404.
Liverymen Open Lunch - Wednesday 18th June
For the second time we bring together members, members that are Liverymen and invited Liverymen to the Club. Organised by Richard Boucher-Giles, we look forward to welcoming London Liverymen to show them the delights of our provincial Club.
Battle of Waterloo Lunch - Friday 20th June
As we mark the 210th anniversary of this conclusive battle in the Napoleonic Wars to learn something of the most decorated and bravest pacifist of the First World War, Lance Corporal William Harold Coltman, man of Burton.
Croquet evening - Monday 23rd June
Venue: Ashby Croquet Club at Moira Miners Welfare, Bath Lane, Moira, DE12 6BP.
Time: 5.45 for 6.15pm.
Format: Doubles competition for the Jim Staley Trophy.
Dress Code: Flat soled shoes please.
Afterwards we will be having a buffet in Peter Owen’s garden, address:
The Shrubbery
Overseal
Swadlincote
Derbys
DE12 6HX
Ladies are welcome to watch the croquet and to join us afterwards for the buffet at Peter Owen’s home. Please book so Teresa can cater for the right numbers including our partners.
Godfathers Lunch - Tuesday 24th June
These lunches are proving very popular so please book early. Andrew Richards will be posting more details.
St Modwen Lunch – Friday 27th June
A lunch to celebrate St Modwen, Burton’s Patron Saint.
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
MAY EVENTS
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.
JUNE EVENTS
Golf Trip to the Wirral – Monday 2nd – Thursday 5th June
We look forward to the photographs of the action on this trip…….
Rotarian Open Lunch - Thursday 5th June
Always a good group to join for lunch, open to all members and guests.
Walking Group – Tuesday 10th June
As usual, please contact Kevin for details: kfdoherty@hotmail.com
Bowls Singles – Richards Cup and Haywards Plate - Wednesday 11th June
This will take place at Tatenhill Bowls Club. Please be there by 5.30pm for a prompt 6pm start. Wives / partners are encouraged to attend (but not play) and a cold buffet with, of course, liquid refreshment, will be available. Please remember to bring flat sole shoes.
Booking will be either on the Club System, by telephone or from a notice on the Club Board. If you intend to bring your partner, please let Harry White -fhwhite@btinternet.com - or Kevin McGonigle know in advance so we can properly cater for everyone attending.
Fathers’ and Daughters’ Dinner – Friday 13th June
An opportunity to show daughters the delights of our Club.
Brewery Visit – Tuesday 17th June
There is just one place left on the coach to visit Thornbridge brewery just outside Bakewell. 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.
Please contact Harry White directly if you would like to go: fhwhite@btinternet.com or 07519102404.
Liverymen Open Lunch - Wednesday 18th June
For the second time we bring together members, members that are Liverymen and invited Liverymen to the Club. Organised by Richard Boucher-Giles, we look forward to welcoming London Liverymen to show them the delights of our provincial Club.
Battle of Waterloo Lunch - Friday 20th June
As we mark the 210th anniversary of this conclusive battle in the Napoleonic Wars to learn something of the most decorated and bravest pacifist of the First World War, Lance Corporal William Harold Coltman, man of Burton.
Croquet evening - Monday 23rd June
Venue: Ashby Croquet Club at Moira Miners Welfare, Bath Lane, Moira, DE12 6BP.
Time: 5.45 for 6.15pm.
Format: Doubles competition for the Jim Staley Trophy.
Dress Code: Flat soled shoes please.
Afterwards we will be having a buffet in Peter Owen’s garden, address:
The Shrubbery
Overseal
Swadlincote
Derbys
DE12 6HX
Ladies are welcome to watch the croquet and to join us afterwards for the buffet at Peter Owen’s home. Please book so Teresa can cater for the right numbers including our partners.
Godfathers Lunch - Tuesday 24th June
These lunches are proving very popular so please book early. Andrew Richards will be posting more details.
St Modwen Lunch – Friday 27th June
A lunch to celebrate St Modwen, Burton’s Patron Saint.