OLD WILLIAMSONIAN CLUB
(Founded 1891)


OW Lodge update
Dear All.
At our meeting on 4th February we decided to hold a Blue Table event at Gundulph Square, Rochester on 1st March.
This event is open to men only who wish to learn something about Freemasonry.
The Lodge will hold a short business meeting starting at 6pm and lasting around 30 minutes.
After the meeting has closed, the Members will remain in the Lodge room in their regalia and non-Masons will be brought in.
Proceedings should last around half an hour and will, I expect, include a Q&A session.
A three- or four-course meal will be available for those who book in to dine, cost will be £24 or £27 per head depending on the menu chosen by our Worshipful Master.
Formalities will be kept to an absolute minimum to allow socialising at the bar after the meal.
Anyone wishing to come along should, in the first instance, contact me at rayboast4605@gmail.com and I will then forward details to them as and when they are sent to Lodge Members.
They will no doubt see some familiar faces as the Lodge has many members of the sporting sections (mostly non-playing as out of 35 or so Lodge Members, 22 are over 60 and, of the over-60s, 16 are over 70!).
Please be aware that this event is not a recruitment drive, it is intended to simply raise our profile among different sections of the OW Club.
I would be grateful if you would forward this message to the members of your sections.
The Lodge is also hoping to hold a few social gatherings (the annual White Table event is already scheduled for Saturday 6th December, details to follow later in the year), hopefully using the Clubhouse where possible/appropriate.
I will forward details as and when I receive them from the Lodge Secretary.
Best Regards,
Ray
123rd Old Williamsonian Club Dinner
Dear Old Williamsonians,
I am pleased to hereby give notice of the
Saturday 22nd November 2025
Gillingham Golf Club
Woodlands Road
Gillingham
Kent
ME7 2AP
6:45pm for 7:30pm sit down
Carriages: Midnight
Please contact Dan Harrison– danharrison01@hotmail.com to confirm your attendance, any specific seating requests and to notify him of any allergen, dietary, vegan or vegetarian requirements.
£35 per person
Bank Details:
Old Williamsonian Club
Account Number: 01144715
Sort-Code: 403635
Please include your name as the reference
Dress Code: Black Tie
In addition to the 3- course meal and time spent with fellow OWs and friends, there will be a speech from the current OW Chairman, Dan Harrison, a raffle, customary traditions, a photographer and an exhibit of photographic memorabilia of years gone by.
MENU
Starters
Homemade Carrot and Coriander Soup
Crayfish and Prawn Cocktail
Served with a lemon mayonnaise
Chicken Liver Parfait
On toasted brioche with a caramelised red onion chutney
Mains
Pan Glazed Chicken
Stuffed with ricotta and apricots wrapped in Parma ham
Roasted Salmon Fillet
With a herb crust served with sun blushed tomatoes
Crispy Belly of Pork
On a bed of sweet red cabbage topped with a pear chutney and a cider jus
Risotto
Wild mushrooms and truffle with parmesan shavings
ALL mains are served with herb roasted new potatoes and seasonal vegetables
Desserts
Classic Baked Vanilla Cheesecake
Baileys Bread and Butter Pudding
Spiced Apple Pie
Served warm with fresh clotted cream
We look forward to celebrating this special evening with you.
Kind regards
Dan Harrison
Old Williamsonian Club Chairman