OLD WILLIAMSONIAN CLUB

c/o 8 Roman Close, Blue Bell Hill Village, Chatham, Kent, ME5 9DJ.

Mob: 07768 558656, email: chris.halls@btopenworld.com

 

20th January 2026

 

Dear Old Williamsonians and friends,

 

The 41st Old Williamsonian Club Annual Veterans’ Luncheon 2026

 

I am delighted to announce that we will hold the 2026 event in the Clubhouse/pavilion at the School. Our long term caterers, John and Tina are retiring so we have a new caterer this year by the name of Damon Dalmedo. Damon has managed various restaurants in North Kent and is happy to step in and fill the vacancy., There are three choices for each of the 3 courses. Those of us with allergies will be catered for..

 

Once again we intend to have one or two “Memories” presentations so I am looking for a volunteer or two to give a brief talk at this event. Let me know if you are interested.

 

The Date and time : 12:15 for 1:00 on Wednesday 8th April 2026

 

The Venue The Clubhouse/pavilion at the School.

 

The Format

 

Formalities will be kept to an absolute minimum thus maximising the time for conversing with old friends. Once again there will be a seating plan this year so please let me know by email or complete the section at the end of this notice stating with whom you would like to be seated with and I will do my best to accommodate your wishes.

 

The Cost

 

I am pleased to announce that the cost per head will remain at £30 per head to include a bottle of wine supplied for each table.

 

The Menu

 

Old Williamsonian Club Veterans’ Luncheon

Luncheon Menu – Wednesday 98h April 2026

 

Starters

 

 Leek & Potato Soup with Sourdough Croutons

 or

Chicken Liver Parfait served with plum relish & Sourdough Croutes

or

Goats Cheese & Caramelised onion Tartlet served with land cress & fig Balsamic Caramel 

 

 

 

Main Course

 

Breast of Chicken, Serrano Potato Gratin with Stem Broccoli and a Honey & Mustard Cream 

or

Medallion of Salmon with a potato gnocchi seafood chowder

or

Baked Butternut Squash with Vegan Feta, Tomato & Olive Cous Cous & Red Pepper Dressing 

 

Desserts 

 

Sicilian Lemon Cheesecake with a Blueberry Compote

or

Chocolate Brownie with a Salted Caramel Sauce 

or

Plate of British Cheese with Traditional accompaniment (£3 supp)

 

 

 

Other Details

 

• It is imperative that you indicate your and your guest’s food choices for each course by completing the grid below or similar. This can be emailed to me.

• If you have a food allergy, please indicate on your booking form.

• The Veterans’ Luncheon is open to any Old Williamsonian aged 55 and over; guests, which may include spouses or partners (also aged 55>), are welcome.

• If you wish to attend, please complete the form below and send it to me as soon as possible (to include email). Payment is required with booking. If you want a confirmation of your booking either enter your email address in the space below or enclose an SAE so that I may return the booking confirmation. If you wish, and this is much easier for me, you may pay for tickets by electronic transfer into Club’s account for which the sort code is 40 36 35 and the account number 01144715. If you choose this method, please let me know.

 

Finally

 

We are restricted to a maximum of 60 attendees. Places will be allocated on a first come first served basis so you will need to get your application in as soon as possible.

 

The cut-off date for ticket applications is 23:59 on Wednesday 24 March 2026

 

Yours sincerely

 

Chris Halls (Event Organiser, Old Williamsonian Club)

 

 

Please reserve me ______ seats for the 2026 Veterans’ Luncheon for the guests listed below. I enclose my cheque in the sum of £________ made payable to the Old Williamsonian Club. I have transferred the sum of £______ to the OW account. (Delete as appropriate).

 

My name ______________________ Years at School __________________________

 

My email address_________________________

 

Names of guests ________________________________________________________________

 

 

Name

Starter

Main

Dessert

 

I/we would like to sit with

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Booking confirmation –

 

I confirm ___ seats for the 2026 OW Veterans’ Luncheon have been reserved for__________________

 

Chris Halls___________________ Date_______________________________________