Old Williamsonian Club

124th Annual Dinner

 

Date: Friday 13th November 2026

Time: 6:45pm for 7:30pm sit down

Carriages: Midnight

 

Venue: Gillingham Golf Club, Woodlands Road, Gillingham, ME7 2AP

Price: £39.00 pp (no concessions)

Dress Code: Black Tie

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Dear Old Williamsonian,

 

On behalf of the Committee, I am pleased to invite you to our annual dinner, as set out above.

In addition to the 3-course meal and time spent with fellow OWs and friends, there will be a few words from me, a raffle, customary traditions and from about 9.15 for an hour or so, some unobtrusive songs from Andy Smith, an excellent local singer-guitarist.

 

MENU

 

Starters

 

1A Homemade Carrot and Coriander Soup

 

1B Crayfish and Prawn Cocktail Served with a lemon mayonnaise

 

1C Chicken Liver Parfait On toasted brioche with a caramelised red onion chutney

 

Mains

 

2A Pan Glazed Chicken Stuffed with ricotta and apricots wrapped in Parma ham

 

2B Roasted Salmon Fillet With a herb crust served with sun blushed tomatoes

 

2C Crispy Belly of Pork On a bed of sweet red cabbage topped with a pear chutney and a cider jus

 

2D Wild mushrooms and tru􀆯le Risotto with parmesan shavings

 

ALL mains are served with herb roasted new potatoes and seasonal vegetables

 

Puddings

 

3A Classic Baked Vanilla Cheesecake

 

3B Baileys Bread and Butter Pudding

 

3C Spiced Apple Pie Served warm with fresh clotted cream

 

Followed by tea and coffee

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To reserve your place, please email to: owannualdinner@gmail.com with:

 

1. Your name

 

2. The names of any others attending who you are paying for

 

3. Confirmation you have paid by bank transfer (see below) the correct amount (i.e., number of persons x £39) and the reference you have given

 

4. Menu choices for each person you have paid for

 

5. Details of any allergies

 

The closing date is 20 October 2026, but the venue has a limit on numbers and places will be reserved on a first-come,first-served basis.

 

Bank Details: Old Williamsonian Club | Account Number: 01144715 | Sort-Code: 403635 | Ref: [your first and last name]/AD

 

I look forward to receiving your email and to seeing there; it should be a good night.

 

Kind regards

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Ian (Eddie) Pentecost

Club Chairman