Lapworth Ladies meet monthly on the first Wednesday of every month, from October to March.

Meetings take place at various venues (hotels and golf clubs) within easy travelling distance of Lapworth, and they include a three course meal and an after dinner speaker.   The talks are both informative and entertaining.  If you are interested in joining the Supper Club, please feel free to contact Jacqui 785022, Yvonne 783595 or Heather 783638 for more information.

You can view and download the Lapworth Ladies Supper Club Programme of Events from October 2024 to March 2025 and Booking Forms by clicking here.

You can also download a Lapworth Ladies Supper Club Membership Subscription Form by clicking here.

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LLSC Meeting Wednesday 4^th December 2024

Forest Hotel, Dorridge

The Lapworth Ladies Supper Club met at the Forest Hotel for their 2024 Christmas event. Our numbers swelled for this evening as members were invited to bring along partners. As has become a little tradition of the evening, all attendees arrived and had pre dinner drinks, whilst enjoying the music of a local quintet.

A delicious hot 3 course meal with all the trimmings was served by efficient and friendly staff. The meal concluded with coffee and mints as our speaker, Howard Robinson began his talk.

Howard presented a variety of images which were not always as they first appeared. Some pictures presented one image but on closer inspection another image could also be seen, whilst some images gave the impression of wobbly lines but were in fact straight. Howard explained that we don’t see with our eyes but with our brain, and we see things differently depending on which side of our brain is most dominant. Light and shadow can influence perspective and sizes of what we see. It was amazing to see how easily these illusions can fool our brains.

We wish to thank the quintet for entertaining us on our arrival and Howard for a most enthusiastic talk on this fascinating subject. Our thanks also go to all the staff at the Forest Hotel for their warm hospitality and prompt service.

Our next meeting will be on Wednesday 8^th January 2024 at the Hogarths Hotel. Please note that arrival is no earlier than 7pm for 7.30pm sit down. Ian Winter broadcaster journalist will be our speaker for the evening and will be sharing with us some of his  experiences as a tour guide on the railways.

Please ensure that payments reach Heather Day as soon as possible and no later than 10pm 27^th December 2024.  but, if possible, preferably before Christmas.

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LLSC Meeting 6^th November 2024

Olton Golf Club

Over 40 members and their guests of The Lapworth Ladies Supper Club met at Olton Golf Club on Wednesday 6^th November for the second event of the season. Attendees enjoyed a 2-course meal followed by tea and coffee and a presentation from volunteers from the Air Ambulance Service.

Husband and wife, Peter and Vicky Heyward, gave a most informative talk on the work of the Air Ambulance Service and how it is funded.

Peter and Vicky form part of a group tasked with fund raising and promoting the work of the Air Ambulance Service.  Each regional Air Ambulance Service may operate slightly differently but essentially it is a charity and, although works closely with the NHS, it runs entirely on voluntary contributions.  Our local service covers the largest area in England and includes Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Rutland, Warwickshire and Northampton.  The Service started in 2003 and now has 3 air ambulances and a fleet of cars operating an average of 80 missions a week, each at an average cost of £2,300. Crews are composed of critical care paramedics, doctors and pilots. In recent years the service has introduced the Children’s Air Ambulance which operates across the UK.

In addition to a collective donation the committee organised a raffle and were delighted to substantially boost the original donation with the proceeds.  We wish to thank members and guests for their generosity, Olton Golf Club for their hospitality and providing a delicious meal and of course Peter and Vicky for their enlightening presentation.

Our next meeting will be at the Forrest Hotel in Dorridge on Wednesday 4^th December 2024.  After dinner, Howard Robinson will be giving a talk on Optical Illusions and explaining how sometimes our individual brains interpret information differently.  We invite member and guest not to arrive before 7pm for 7.30pm sit down.

Please ensure that online payments, booking forms or, if used, cheques reach Heather Day as soon as possible and no later than 10pm Tuesday 19^th November.  Please contact Heather Day 07790947986 or Yvonne Joyce 07939141538 with any queries.

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LLSC Meeting 2^nd October 2024

The Limes Country Lodge Hotel

The Lapworth Ladies Supper Club met at The Limes Country Lodge Hotel for the first supper event of the 2024/2025 season on Wednesday 2^nd October.  The evening was well attended by members and their guests who enjoyed a two-course meal with coffee and tea and the evening concluded with a fascinating talk from Dr Gillian White.

Dr White entertained us with a factual and uplifting presentation on Queen Elizabeth 1 personal life. Elizabeth greatly favoured Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicestershire. However, despite flirtations with him, and other suitors, her resolve to remain single held strong. During the Elizabethan period, Kenilworth Castle was one of the greatest medieval castles in England. Dudley was not easily put off by Elizabeths ‘independence’ and he hosted a lavish 3-week extravaganza for her at Kenilworth Castle in a most impressive attempt to persuade her to change her mind and marry him. Whilst Elizabeth could not help but beflattered, her ambition and desire for power won over her dilemma of marriage, children and an heir to the throne.

We were spell bound by the extent of Dr White’s knowledge and grateful for her enthusiasm which brought alive the history and made it such a climax to the evening. We also thank the staff at The Limes Country Lodge Hotel for their hospitality and making us so welcome.

Our next meeting. On Wednesday 6th November 2024 at Olton Golf Club. Peter Hayward will be giving a talk on the work of the Air Ambulance Service. We invite member and guests not to arrive before 7pm for 7.30pm sit down

Please ensure that online payments, or if used, booking forms and cheques reach Heather Day as soon as possible and no later than 10pm Tuesday 29^th October.  Please contact Heather Day 07790947986 or Yvonne Joyce 07939141538 with any queries.

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The Lapworth Ladies Supper Club met at Rowington Village Hall on Wednesday 6^th September for their AGM. Approximately 40 existing members attended, and we were delighted to welcome 3 new guests. The existing committee were elected for another year by a unanimous vote. The members were given a summary of the audited accounts and a brief outline of what they could look forward to in the coming year’s programme.

There was plenty of time following the meeting for the ladies to socialise and catch up with old friends over drinks and nibbles.

The Lapworth Ladies Supper Club usually meet on the first Wednesday of every month between October and March at various local venues. There are 2 exceptions this year, due to the bank holiday and Christian calendar in January and March when we will meet on the 8^th and 12^th respectively. Each event costs £30 and includes a 2-course meal with coffee/tea and an after-dinner speaker. An annual subscription of £15 is also required.

The first event with supper and speaker, Dr Gillian White, will be on Wednesday 2nd October at Limes Country Lodge Hotel. All bookings must be made by Thursday 19^th September, members are invited to bring along guests to each event and new members are always welcome. For further details please contact Yvonne Joyce 01564-783595.