OLD WILLIAMSONIAN CLUB

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

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

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6th December 2024

 

Dear Old Williamsonians and friends,

 

The 40th Old Williamsonian Club Annual Veterans’ Luncheon 2025

 

I am delighted to announce that we will hold the 2025 event in the Clubhouse/pavilion at the School. Once again the catering will be in the hands of our friends. John and Tina Cosgrove, There are two choices for each of the 3 courses. Those of us with allergies will be catered for..

Following on from last year's “Memories” presentation, I am looking for a volunteer to do a similar brief talk at this event. Let me know if you are interested.

 

The Date and time

 

12:15 for 1:00 on Wednesday 9th April 2025

 

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

 

As costs continue to rise there is an increase to £30 per head to include a bottle of wine supplied for each table.

 

The Menu

 

Old Williamsonian Club Veterans’ Luncheon

Luncheon Menu – Wednesday 9th April 2025

 

 

Roasted Sweet Potato and Pumpkin Soup

A rich creamy soup of sweet potato and pumpkin, served with croutons and sour cream

 

Or

 

Ham Hock Terrine

Rustic ham hock terrine arranged on toasted brioche with piccalilli and fine leaf

 

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Chicken Normandy

Supreme of chicken filled with brie, wrapped in cured ham and oven baked, masked with a tomato glace

 

Or

 

Beef and Ale Pie

A traditional pie of braised beef in ale served with a rich gravy.

 

(The above main courses will be served with potatoes and fresh seasonal vegetables to suit)

 

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Chocolate Torte

Velvety chocolate torte set on a fudge sauce

 

Or

 

Lemon Tart

Tangy lemon tart and fresh berries, served with fresh cream

 

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Coffee/Tea and Mints

 

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 2nd April 2025

 

Yours sincerely

 

Chris Halls (Event Organiser, Old Williamsonian Club)

 

 

 

 

Please reserve me ______ seats for the 2025 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

 

 

 

 

 

Booking confirmation –

 

I confirm ___ seats for the 2025 OW Veterans’ Luncheon have been reserved for__________________

 

Chris Halls___________________ Date_______________________________________