Lapworth Ladies Supper Club Programme for 2023/24

4th October 2023  7.00pm

Hogarths Hotel B93 8QE

Travels in North Korea –  Richard Harris and his son Charles spent a week in North Korea, based in the capital Pyongyang, one of the most isolated and repressive regimes in the world. He will describe, with the aid of his slides, his experiences there and provide an insight into this rarely visited country.

Book by Tuesday  26th September 2023

1st November 2023  7.00pm

Olton Golf Club B91 1JH

Denis Plater-Toastmaster

Denis Plater, a qualified and experienced toastmaster will tell us the history of this role and we will hear some tales from his career in this unusual role.

Book by Tuesday 24th October 2023 

6th December 2023   7.00pm

Our Christmas evening at Copt Heath Golf Club B93 9LN 

Lost pubs of BirminghamKevin Thomas from Birmingham Heritage Walks.

The Jewellery Quarter is one of Birmingham’s most fascinating neighbourhoods. Home to a wealth of history and striking architecture – including some of the city’s lost pubs. You’ll also learn about the unique buildings that make up this neighbourhood.

Book by Tuesday 21st November 2023

10th January 2024      7.00pm

Limes Country Lodge Hotel B94 5JZ 

The History of The Millenium Way Walk

Barry Durman from 41 Club will tell us- How the walk started, where it goes, the technology involved and the challenges that HS2 construction has recently caused. This will all be illustrated with pictures of highlights of the Circular Walks that make up the full walk.

Book by Tuesday 2nd January 2024

7th February 2024   7.00pm

Ladbrook Park Golf Club B94 5ED

The Hidden Hedged Gardens of Warwick

These are rare survivals of detached Victorian gardens once used by townsfolk living above their business to escape from the crowded town on Sundays. They have been lovingly restored and are  nationally recognised, They were saved  from clearance by local neighbours and  are now run by Hill Close Gardens Trust

Book by Tuesday 30th January 2024

6th March 2024     7.00pm

Forest Hotel,  Dorridge, B93 8JA

Stepping into Spring :Lorena Dyer Florist

Her interest in gardening led her to first a hobby of flower arranging and then to professionally qualifying as a florist.  She has travelled UK wide as a demonstrator for the National Association of Flower Arranging Societies (NAFAS). She has created arrangements for the wives of senior politicians and celebratory displays in Westminster Abbey.

Lorena will be using seasonal flowers to demonstrate how with a little imagination we can decorate our homes this spring. Please bring along some cash to purchase raffle tickets for the chance of winning the floral displays produced on the evening.

Book by Tuesday 27th February 2024

Further information and how to book Supper Club Meetings

Time:  Supper club starts at 7.00pm for a 7.30pm meal.  Members are politely reminded to arrive no earlier than 7.00pmin order to allow the speaker to set up and your committee to check the venue. After dinner talks last approx. 45mins

To Book and Pay. Most members now book on line. Heather our Treasurer emails a new booking form to you each month. Paper booking forms are still available. Whichever way you book ensure the treasurer receives the correct payment and booking details electronically or by post a minimum of 8 clear days prior to the supper (i.e., by Tuesday of the week before the supper at the latest).  Please note bookings and payments for our Christmas supper must arrive a minimum of 15 clear days before the supper to allow time for table group planning.

How to Pay

  1. Bank Transfer
Lapworth Ladies Supper Club
Barclays Bank account number             13326152
Sort code                                      20 84 13

OR

  1. By cheque payable to Lapworth Ladies Supper Club and sent with a booking form to our treasurer

Heather Day, Serenity House, 23 Chapel Lane, Chessetts Wood, Lapworth B94 6ET

Special dietary requirements: Please remember to indicate on the booking form any dietary requirements including any vegetarian requirements. If you have any queries please contact a committee member and not the venue.

Guests: You are very welcome to bring a guest (who can only attend once as a guest in a season) to any of the meetings, please fill in the appropriate part of the slip enclosing payment for your guest. Guests need to pay membership subscriptions if they wish to attend more than one meal in a season.

Cost: Each supper club Meal is £30 for a two-course meal (except our 3 course Christmas supper which is £38 and when male/female guests are also welcome)

Annual Subscriptions:  The subscription remains at £15, which is used primarily to pay for fees, meals, and travel for the speakers and room hire and equipment charges.

Please include your subscription as a separate payment with your payment for your first meal.

NB Cancellations- Please cancel by contacting Heather at the earliest opportunity heatherday57@hotmail.co.uk Tel 01564 783638 . No refunds can be given after the last booking date (unless there are members on the waiting list) as the final numbers will have been forwarded to the venue.  Refunds can be arranged for early cancellations but there will be no carry forward facility of payments for future suppers.

Thank you. We look forward to an interesting and entertaining season





Lapworth Ladies Supper Club

 Wednesday 1st November 2023

7.00pm

Olton Golf Club 31, Mirfield Road, B91 1JH

Toastmaster

  Special Dietary requirements  Y/N If Yes state clear details Annual Subscription £15

(Separate cheque)

Payment

Meal £30

Members name        
Guest name        

If you are paying by cheque please return this form and cheque (payable to Lapworth ladies Supper club) no later than Tuesday 24th October  to Heather Day, Serenity House, 23 Chapel Lane, Chessetts Wood, Lapworth B94 6ET

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Wednesday 4th October 2023

7.00pm

Hogarths Hotel, Four Ashes Rd, Dorridge, Solihull, B93 8QE

Travels in North Korea

Special Dietary requirements  Y/N If Yes state clear details Annual Subscription £15(Separate cheque) Payment

Meal £30

Member Name

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Guests name

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If you are paying by cheque please return this form and cheque (payable to Lapworth Ladies Supper) in an envelope to reach Heather no later than Tuesday 26th September.

Heather Day, Serenity House, 23 Chapel Lane, Chessetts Wood , Lapworth B94 6ET

 

 

Lapworth Ladies Supper Club

Wednesday 6th December 2023 7.00pm Our Christmas Supper

Copt Heath Golf Club, 1220 Warwick Road B93 9LN

Lost Pubs of Birmingham

Dress code: ‘Dressy’ Black tie optional

  Special Dietary requirements  Y/N If Yes state clear details Payment

Meal £38

Member Name

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Guests Names

 

 

 

 

     

Please note drinks will not be included on the tables but are available at the cash bar.

If you are paying by cheque please return this form and cheque (payable to Lapworth Ladies Supper)  in an envelope to reach Heather no later than Tuesday 21st November                              Heather Day, Serenity House, 23 Chapel Lane, Chessetts Wood , Lapworth B94 6ET

Please indicate on the back who you would like to sit with and as far as possible we will include your request in the table plan- Tables seat 8-10

Lapworth Ladies Supper Club

Wednesday 7th February 2024

7.00 pm

Ladbrook Park Golf Club, Poolhead Lane, Tanworth in Arden, Solihull   B94 5ED

The Hidden Hedged Gardens of Warwick

 

Special Dietary requirements  Y/N If Yes state clear details Payment

Meal £30

Member Name
Guest name

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If you are paying by cheque please return this form and cheque (payable to Lapworth Ladies Supper) in an envelope to reach Heather no later than Tuesday 30th January .

Heather Day, Serenity House, 23 Chapel Lane, Chessetts Wood, Lapworth B94 6ET

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Lapworth Ladies Supper Club

Wednesday 10th January 2024

7.00pm

Limes Country Lodge hotel B94 5JZ

Millenium Way Walk

Special Dietary requirements  Y/N If Yes state clear details Payment

Meal £30

Member Name

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Guest name

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If you are paying by cheque please return this form and cheque (payable to Lapworth Ladies Supper) in an envelope to reach Heather no later than Tuesday 2nd January .

Heather Day, Serenity House, 23 Chapel Lane, Chessetts Wood, Lapworth B94 6ET

Lapworth Ladies Supper Club

 Wednesday 6th March 2024

7.00 pm

 Forest Hotel, Dorridge ,B93 8JA

Stepping Into Spring

Special Dietary requirements  Y/N If Yes state clear details Payment

Meal £30

Member Name

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Guest name

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If you are paying by cheque please return this form and cheque (payable to Lapworth Ladies Supper) in an envelope to reach Heather no later than Tuesday 27th February

Heather Day, Serenity House, 23 Chapel Lane, Chessetts Wood, Lapworth B94 6ET


Lapworth Ladies Supper Club

Wednesday 6th March 2024

7.00 pm

Forest Hotel, Dorridge ,B93 8JA

Stepping Into Spring

Special Dietary requirements  Y/N If Yes state clear details Payment

Meal £30

Member Name

—————————–

Guest name

—————————–

If you are paying by cheque please return this form and cheque (payable to Lapworth Ladies Supper) in an envelope to reach Heather no later than Tuesday 27th February

Heather Day, Serenity House, 23 Chapel Lane, Chessetts Wood, Lapworth B94 6ET