London Luncheon Club - 29th June 2012

The next London Luncheon Club will be at the Union Jack Club on Friday 29th June 2012.

It will be preceded by a PowerPoint presentation by Bob Darby who will relate his experiences as the Air Adjutant of 3 PARA during Op Corporate 1982 the recovery of the Falkland Islands. This will start at 1130hrs in the Burns Room.

Lunch will follow at 1300hrs in the main Dining Room. The cost will be £20.00 payable on the day. Cash would be best.

Currently 23 members and guests have stated their attendance. If further places are required please email Bob Darby bobdarby@btinternet.com

London Luncheon Club - Friday 23rd March 2012

The first London Luncheon Club of 2012 will be held at the Union Jack Club, Sandell Street, Waterloo at 1230hrs for 1300hrs lunch. Like all things prices have gone up and regrettably the cost for a 3 course luncheon will be £20.00 payable on the day with cash or by cheque payable to 'The Guild of Battlefield Guides Ltd'

Please email your names if you wish to attend at bobdarby@btinternet.com

The much improved menu will be published here later. The following have expressed their interest in attending

1. Bob Darby

2. Terry Webb

3. Neil Bright

4. Paul Klingels

5. Charmain Griffiths

6. Andrew Spooner (V)

7. Willie Mohan

8. Laurie Evanson-Goddard

9. John Lee

10.Derek Young

11.Julia Page

12.Roger Lye

13.David Craig

14.Will Fowler

Up todate 14 March 2012

Bob Darby

London Luncheon Club Coordinator

London Luncheon Club - Xmas Luncheon 16th December 2011 - Union Jack Club

Members Dinner in Normandy

The 4th Annual Xmas Luncheon of the London Luncheon Club will be held at the Union Jack Club, Sandell Street, Waterloo on Friday 16th December 2011 at 1215hrs for 1300hrs. The menu will be traditional Xmas Fayre. We will be dining in the Mackintosh Room with our guest speaker Ken Maginnis, Lord Maginnis of Drumglass. Members are encouraged to bring along guests. There will be a vegetarian option.

Menu

Classic Smoked Salmon

Roast Crown of Turkey

Apricot and Herb Stuffing

Cumberland Cocktail Sausages

Brussel Sprouts tossed with Smoke Bacon

Glazed Carrots, Parsnips, Swede and Roast Potatoes

Christmas Pudding served with Brandy Sauce

Tea/Coffee

Wines

Port

Places will be limited to 50 maximum. The following Members have requested and have been allocated places.

1.Bob Darby

2.Steve Hunnisett

3.Richard Crompton (Guest)

4.Joe Hamon

5.Jane Barlow (Guest)

6.Phil Harris (Guest)

7.Nora De Bievre

8.Jeff Cormack

9.Phil Maree (Guest)

10.Willie Mohan

11.Terry Webb

12.Graeme Cooper

13.Tom Dormer

14.Keith Kiddie

15.Ian Hodkinson

16.Frank Hooley

17.Neil Bright

18.Mark Banning

19.Bruce Cherry

20.Sue King (New Member)

21.Charmian Griffiths

22.Brett Hayward

23.Mick MacLoughlin

24.Peter Warren

25.Tony Wade

26.James Dinsdale

27. Julia Page

28.Tony Coutts-Britton

29.Dudley Giles

30.Paula Kitching

31.David Craig

32. John Richardson

33. Andy Steel

34. Andy Thompson

35. Mark Smith

36. Paul Evans

37. Richard McDonald-Webb

38. Nikki Archer-Waring

39. Paul Young (Guest)

40.Paul Young partner (Guest)

41. Laurie Evanson-Goddard

42.Andrew Riddoch

43.Steve Roberts

44.James Thomson (Guest)

45.Frank Baldwin

46.Robert Hudd

47.Paula Kitching

Updated 28 Nov 2011 1800hrs

London Luncheon Club - 30 Sep 2011

GBG Members Mike O'Conner and Graeme Cooper

The London Luncheon Club for the 30th September 2011 was held in the Union Jack Club Waterloo. 19 members and guests attended. The consensus was that a good time was had by all!

The next Luncheon will be the Christmas Event again to be held at the Union Jack Club on Friday 16th December at 1230hrs for 1315hrs. Details to be published later

Bob Darby

London Luncheon Coordinator

London Luncheon - 30th September 2011

The next London Luncheon will be at the Union Jack Club Sandell St, Waterloo on Friday 30th September 2011 at 1230hrs for 1315hrs Luncheon. The cost will be £17.00 3 course meal.Payable by cheque The Guild of Battlefield Guides Ltd on the day. As at 19th September 20 members will be attending. Places are still available

London Luncheon Club - Friday 10th June 2011

The Next London Luncheon Club meeting will be at the Union Jack Club on Friday 10th June 2011. Timings are 1230hrs for 1315hrs. The cost is £17.00 payable on the day by cheque to the 'Guild of Battlefield Guides Ltd'.

As many Members as possible are asked to attend as we have as our principal guest Lord Maginnis of Drumglass a prominent Member of the House of Lords and a future supporter of the Guild. Some may recall he was a principal in promoting the Good Friday agreement in Northern Ireland as well being a former Company Commander in the Ulster Defence Regiment during the time of the 'Troubles'. He was the potential victim of numerous IRA assassination attempts!

If you can attend please email me at bobdarby@btinternet.com by close of play Friday 4th June 2011

The following Members and guests have requested attendance (As at 1500hrs 2nd June 2011)

1.Lord Maginnis of Drumglass - Principal Guest
2.Bob Darby
3.Christopher Newbould
4.Bruce Cherry
5.Gerald James - Guest of Bruce Cherry
6.Mike Tipper
7.Neil Bright
8.Tom Thorpe - Guest of Neil Bright - Chairman London WFA
9.Julia Page
10.Laurie Evanson-Goddard
11.Steve Hunnisett
12.Nicky Bird
13.James Thomson
14.Nora De Bievre
15.Jeff Cormack
16.Dermot Gallagher
17.Derek Frisby
18.Tony CB -Chairman
19. Mike Brown
20.Peter Warren - Guest
21.Richard MacDonald-Webb - Guest
22.Hugh Bicheno
23.Frank Baldwin
24.Steve Roberts
25.Graeme Cooper
26.Keith Holland
27.Tony Wade
28.Tim Stoneman
29.Colin Parslow
30.Ian Taylor

London Luncheon Club - Friday 4th March 2011

The first London Luncheon of 2011 will be on Friday 4th March 2011 at the Union Jack Club. Timings will be 1230hrs for 1300hrs.Dress jacket and tie. Guild name badges to be worn please. Due to increased prices the cost per seat has regrettably gone up to.£17.00 However,this still represents very good value for a 3 course luncheon. As this is now an official Guild event cheques should be made payable to the Guild of Battlefield Guides. You can give me on the day or, send to my home address 4 Rosemount Road, Ealing,London W13 OHJ.

Please book now at bobdarby@btinternet.com. If you are not sure whether you can attend at this time but would like to reserve a place, let me know also.I will send out a nominal roll 7 days before the event so Members can confirm attendance. I am required to inform the UJC no less than 4 days beforehand for catering and security.

The following Members and guests have already notified me of their attendance albeit some provisionally marked 'P'

1.Bob Darby
2.Terry Webb
3.Willie Mohan
4.Bob Hilton (P)
5.Wendy Davies (P)
6.Nora De Bievre
7.Jeff Cormack
8.Hugh Jenner (P)
9.Frank Hooley
10.Donald Dryhurst
11.Laurie Evanson-Goddard
12.John Lee
13.Tony CB - Chairman
14.Andy Thompson
15.Neil Bright
16.Clive Harris
17.David Craig
18.Dudley Giles
19.Mike Sheil
20.Mark Banning
21.Tony Wade
22.Paul Burton
23.Frank Baldwin
24.Graeme Cooper
25.Ian Wilson

(As at 22nd Feb 2011)

It is appreciated some of you who will not know whether you can attend until just before the event. Please call or text me on 07957 361434 perhaps the day before and I will try and fit you in on the day.

New Members are especially welcome. Its an opportunity to meet other Members and visa versa. As it our first Luncheon of 2011 I look forward to seeing as many of you there as possible.

Bob Darby
London Luncheon Coordinator

London Luncheon Club Dates 2011

The dates for Luncheon in 2011 are as follows:


Friday 4 March 2011

Friday 10 June 2011

Friday 30 September 2011

Friday 16 December 2011 - Xmas Luncheon

Please note that dates have moved to a Friday

In addition there will be a number of walks and presentations with guest guides and speakers. Details will be published on the Guild Update and on this Blog

To all Members have a Happy New Year!

London Luncheon Club Xmas Lunch - 17 Dec 2010

49 Members attended the Third Annual Xmas Lunch of the London Luncheon Club. Many braved the elements to attend at the Union Jack Club Waterloo. The event goes from strength to strength judging by the comments I have received from those who attended. I would ask Members in future to confirm any non-attendance to me after receiving an Attendance List on which their name may appear. I appreciate that I canvass attendance well in advance of the date of the event but assume you will attend if you have told me it is your intention to do so!! Hope that does not sound too complicated!! I personally foot the bill for no shows!

London Luncheon Club Xmas Luncheon 17 Dec 2010

The third London Luncheon Club Xmas Luncheon will take place at the Union Jack Club, Sandell Street, Waterloo at 1215hrs for lunch at 1300hrs Friday 17th December 2010. As of today 11th December 2010 we have a full house of 60. However, I will hold reserve names until 24hrs before.

Menu

Duck and Orange Pate with Melba Toast

Traditional Roast Norfolk Turkey

Sage and Onion Stuffing

Cumberland Cocktail Sausages wrapped in Bacon

Goose Fat Roast Potatoes

Carrots,Brussels Sprouts and Honey Roasted Parsnips

Cranberry Sauce

Bread Sauce

Christmas Pudding served with Brandy Sauce

Coffee and Mince Pies

House Wines

Port

The cost per head will be £36.00 with cheques payable to me Bob Darby. We have 60 places available. Members are encouraged to bring guests. Members may care to stay overnight at the Union Jack Club. If you let me know your accommodation requirements I will book a room for you. I have been allocated 10 single rooms at £49.50 per night with breakfast and twin rooms at £91.00. Residency is normally only available to ex-service or serving personnel. GBG members have been reserved accommodation at special rates. Note you will need to book before the 1st December. If you wish to attend the Luncheon and require accommodation email bobdarby@btinternet.com

The following members and guests have either confirmed their attendance or have booked pending confirmation.

1. Bob Darby

2. Mark Smith

3. Paul Evans

4. Mark Banning

5. Tom Johnston

6. Jo Hook

7. Peter Hewlett-Smith

8. Tony Coutts-Britton

9. Dodie Buchanan

10.Dr Peter Morris - Guest Bob Darby

11.Frank Baldwin

12.Piers Storie-Pugh

13.Laurie Evanson-Goddard

14.Charmian Griffiths

15.Brett Hayward

16.Wendy Davies - Guest Bob Hilton

17.Bob Hilton

18.Paula Kitching

19.James Thomson - Guest Paula Kitching

20.Bruce Cherry

21.Ralph Bennet - Guest Bruce Cherry

22.Robert Hudd

23.Julia Page - Hon Member

24.Steve Kupis - Guest Frank Hooley

25.Dermot Gallagher

26.Derek Frisby

27.Vern Littley

28.Bruce Littley

29.Mike Buckmaster-Brown

30.Brian Humphreys - Guest Vern Littley

31.Tony Angel - Guest Vern Littley

32.Terry Webb

33.Tony Wade

34.Joe Hamon

35.Neil Bright

36.Steve Hunnisett

37.Mike Tipper

38.Frank Wright - Guest-Mike Tipper

39.Frank Hooley

40.Jeff Cormack

41.Nicky Bird

42.Mike O'Connor

43.Jane Barlow - Guest Bob Darby

44.Phil Harris - Guest Bob Darby

45.Nora De Bievre

46.Shirley Harper-O'Neill- Guest Bob Darby

47.Walter Hart-Guest Bob Darby

48.Tony Knee - Guest Mike Tipper

49.Keith Kiddie

50.Tim Stoneman (confirmation pending)

51.Stuart Seddon

52.Ray Almond - Guest Terry Webb

53.Richard Crompton - Guest Steve Hunnisett

54.Ian Alexander

55. Doug Flowers

Attendees as at 15th December 2010

Bob Darby

London Luncheon Coordinator

London Luncheon Club - Special Event Luncheon - Wednesday 10th November 2010

In a departure from our normal luncheon only meetings we have been offered the opportunity by GBG Member Dr John Richardson to listen to a presentation by his good friend and battlefield guide Rajesh Rampal. Rajesh is visiting England in November and would welcome the opportunity to talk to Guild members. He is an expert in matters relating to Indian VC winners, the Mutiny or War of Independence and .....'Thuggee'

The subject matter will be the Indian Mutiny 1857



Timings:

1030hrs Coffee available
1050hrs Registration
1100-1200hrs 'Siege and Assault of Dehli' a talk with PowerPoint
1200hrs Break
1210-1320hrs 'The Devil's Wind' Battlefield Tour DVD
1330hrs Luncheon

The venue as usual will be at the Union Jack Club in the Burns Room

Members are cordially invited at a cost of £20.00 payable on the day. This will INCLUDE the cost of Luncheon. Please apply directly to me at bobdarby@btinternet.com

We are currently limited to 30 seats so it is a matter of first come-first served.

Bob Darby
London Luncheon Club Coordinator
Badge 29

Declared Attendees at 8th November 2010

1. Bob Darby
2. Dr John Richardson
3. Laurie Evanson-Goddard
4. Charmian Griffiths
5. Brett Hayward
6. Bruce Cherry
7. Steve Elsey
8. Stuart Fraser
9. John Greene
10.Frank Hooley
11.Robert Hudd
12.Mike O'Connor
13.Nora De Bievre
14.James Dinsdale
15.Willie Mohan
16.Hugh Bicheno
17.Robert Furse (MPHS)
18.Frank Baldwin
19.Nicky Bird
20.Terry Webb
21.Sheela Bonarajee
22.Dudley Giles
23.Ian Dexter
24.Peter Warren
25.David Craig
26.Rajesh Rampel

London Luncheon Club - Thursday 28th October 2010

Members are reminded that the next London Luncheon will meet at the Union Jack Club. Cost £15.00 per person. Timings 1215hrs for Lunch at 1300hrs.

Please pay on the day but let me know you wish to attend as soon as possible.

Bob Darby
Badge No 29
London Luncheon Club Coordinator

Attendees as at 18th October 2010

1. Bob Darby
2. Frank Hooley
3. Charmian Griffiths
4. Brett Hayward
5. Robert Hudd
6. Willie Mohan
7. John Lee (new member)
8. Terry Webb
9. Keith Appleyard
10 James Dinsdale

GBG London Luncheon Club 26th August 2010

The next London Luncheon Club will be at the UJC on Thursday 26th August 2010 at 1215hrs for 1300hrs Lunch. The cost as usual will be £15.00 for 3 courses. Please confirm attendance by sending a cheque payable to R Darby 4 Rosemount Road, Ealing, London W13 0HJ and email attendance to bobdarby@btinternet.com

Declared Attendees and Provisonals at 1630hrs 24th August 2010

1, Bob Darby
2. Derek Frisby
3. Dermot Gallagher
4. Vern Littley
5. Paul Evans (Guest - Littley)
6. Mark Smith (Guest - Littley)
7. Frank Baldwin
8. Mike Sheil
9. Bruce Cherry
10.Paul Warren (Guest- Cherry)
11.Nora De Bievre
12.Terry Webb
13.Tony Coutts-Britton
14.Steve Elsey
15.Ray Almond(Guest- Webb)
16.Keith Appleyard
17.Laurie Evanson-Goddard
18.Rick Allard (Guest - Darby)
19.Robert Hudd
20.Charmian Griffiths
21.Brett Hayward
22.Ian McLeod
23.Simon Brookes(Guest - McLeod)

Provisional Bookings

23.Tim Pritchard-Barrett (TBC)

GBG London Luncheon Club 24th June 2010

'Little and Large' Terry Webb and Tim Stoneman

The two James Dinsdale and Thomson

Normandy Veteran Myer Malin sat between Tim Stoneman and Phil Brazier

Mark Banning, Mike O'Connor and Steve Elsey at the bar

The London Luncheon Club met at the Union Jack Club on Thursday 24th June 2010. 25 members and guests attended. The beautiful and sunny weather kept numbers down.

Kathleen Neagle GBG Member from Ireland attended for the first time using a visit to friends as an opportunity to attend. Also attending was Myer Malin, a Normandy Veteran and President of the The D Day Club.

The next Luncheon will be Thursday 26th August 2010. More details to follow.

Bob Darby

Badge 29
London Luncheon Club Coordinator

Declared Attendees for London Luncheon 24th June 2010

Steve Hunnisett
Neil Bright
Sam Dorrington(Guest)
Paula Kitching
Steve Elsey
Bob Hilton
Robert Hudd
Graeme Cooper
Willie Mohan
Mike O'Connor
Keith Appleyard (Guest)
Laurie Evanson-Goddard
Terry Webb
James Dinsdale
Kathleen Neagle
James Thomson (Guest)
Nora De Bievre
Charmian Griffiths
Tim Stoneman
Brett Hayward
Richard Hayward (Guest)
Philip Brazier (Guest)
Murray Brazier (Guest)
Dodie Buchanan
Mike Brown
Myer Malin (Guest)
Bill Crier (Guest)
Mark Banning
Bob Darby

The list is now closed. 29 members and guests attending

(Updated 21st June 2010)

London Luncheon Club dates for your diary

24 June
Location: UJC
Organiser: Bob Darby

26 August
Location: UJC
Organiser Bob Darby

28 October
Location: UJC
Organiser Bob Darby

17 December
Location: UJC
Organiser Bob Darby