President's Newsletter 10

Dear Members
My 10th Newsletter to you, there’ll might be one more before I pop off skiing in a few weeks, but don’t hold your breath😊 Members & guests your support for events in 2023 has been greatly appreciated, I look forward to seeing you in 2024
Thank you to all those writing in & passing on verbal comments about the new furniture. It’s a great investment for the club & whilst we are proud of it, we would like to keep it that way for many years to come. Concerns have been raised by some members where dogs have been seen on seats. Members please refrain from doing this unless you have a protective covering with you.
The inclement weather has prevented many children from the use of our outside facilities. Parents must always be mindful of other members when inside by monitoring your children, a couple of near misses have occurred with electrical leads & curtains which could have cause some distress for parents & the club. Also please prevent children from playing on furniture.
Ever tried clay pigeon shooting? A 60-bird clay shoot at Brick Kiln Farm, near Four Marks, Alton happens on the last Sunday of every month. All are welcome, and no previous experience is necessary. Please contact Alan Bishop or Pete Ogden for further details or leave your contact details behind the bar or through the suggestions/request form on the web page.
A huge congratulations goes to Steve Avis who has been given an Honorary Membership in recognition of the many years of time, effort & dedication he has put into this club, with over 15years in some capacity on running the club. I can only thank him for his sterling efforts. (Well done Steve)
A reminder that members must sign in their guests for every visit to the club, guest are required to leave when the member signing them in leaves the club. There have been occasions when this requirement under our licencing condition have not been followed. Members flouting this rule will be subject to committee involvement.
You will notice a slight change in the happy hour offerings within the club, this has been altered for the benefit of members whilst attracting attendance at your club.
What’s been going on
The committee have been mostly reviewing 2023 events & setting out plans to keep the club moving forward in a challenging environment. Tough times are ahead, but we will endeavour to improve whenever while maintaining the club fit for purpose.
What can I say about the panto players? Absolutely fantastic, it gets better every year. Well done cast & all the backstage crew, our brilliant young future members shone a brightly this year & of course a big thank you to our resident director Alan Jenkins. He really doesn’t need much acting up to play the part of the baddie😊 So the face paint comes off for this year & hopefully the search will be in full swing for a suitable script for next year. Thanks guys & gals (that includes you JW & AJ😊). You deserve a big wrap party (Well Done)
 
What’s on over the next few months;
3rd Feb The Jaspers
The Jaspers are a four-piece band playing alternative covers from 1976-89, New Wave, Pop, Ska & Punk. So, if you like the Cure, Buzzcocks, Pistols, Undertones, Skids, the Jam & similar bands you best book in now. Tickets on Sale Now Only £5
Its this Saturday guys, don’t miss it
 
17th Feb The Corsairs
If you like a bit of Rockabilly or Ska, this is the band for you. It’ll be Madness to miss them & also Bad Manners not to turn up, you may get in a Jam, but if you do don’t worry, we won’t leave any Stray Cats behind. Book tickets now to see these tunes being played out. Tickets on Sale Now Only £5 & only a few remaining.
 
10th March Mother’s Day
Mum’s are the best, so let’s treat yours to an afternoon of Sarnies, Cake & Prosecco mixed with the velvety tunes of Russell Keith. You know that’s the best deal in town at £15 & Half price for children (no prosecco but unlimited drinks from the gun) Tickets on Sale Now
 
16th March Fexless
Its St Patrick’s Day in the club this year with the returning Fexless, be prepared for a crazy night of Irish & lively tunes. They are described as a Lively Irish Band with a Fecking Twist, should be a real treat again. Food is included this gig with special pricing on selected drinks. Tickets on Sale Now Only £8 If you wish to wear something green to celebrate that’ll be wonderful, I will be, although it may be just a hat.
 
7th April Kids Easter Party
The book is open to book your children/grandchildren in the club for our traditional Easter Party. Timings are approx. 3-5pm with an entertainer a light snack for the children (If parents behave we may give them some snacks too😊). As usual it is limited to club children to a maximum of 50 children. Book now Open
 
2nd Aug Goodwood
Our annual visit to Goodwood Races is being put on sale early this year due to the very high demand for tickets last year. Pricing is the same as last year with some light refreshments on offer once we reach the coach park @ £40 per person. We have two initial coaches booked with a further coach on hold should demand reach the required limit to enable a third coach. Tickets go on sale on 9th Feb with full ticket price required on booking.
 
On a personal level I have 8 tickets to Goodwood for Thursday (Ladies Day) 1st Aug, to include entry to Gordon enclosure, minibus outward & return £60. These are first come first served basis.
 
I also issue an appeal for any businesses or individuals who would like to support the installation of a Community Defibrillator External Cabinet, that could be used in cases of cardiac arrest. The national defibrillator network provides the NHS ambulance services with vital information about defibrillators across the UK so that in those crucial moments after a cardiac arrest, they can be accessed quickly to help save lives. www.thecircuit.uk Please contact me if you can help, donations of any size will be gratefully accepted.
 
January
25th Quiz
27th Private function
28th Private function 1-3pm (kids birthday party)
 
February
1st Quiz
2nd Key to a Fortune (9 keys & £1800 on offer)
3rd 6 Nations Rugby Italy v England 2:15pm
3rd The Jaspers (£5) Tickets on Sale
5th Bingo
4th Private function 1-3pm (8yo birthday)
8th Quiz
10th Possible live music
10th 6 Nations Rugby England v Wales 4:45pm
15th Quiz
17th The Corsairs (£5) Tickets on Sale
22nd Quiz
24th 6 Nations Rugby Scotland v England 4:45pm
24th Private function
 
March
2nd Private function
4th Bingo
7th Quiz
9th 6 Nations Rugby England v Ireland 4:45pm
9th Charity event (for Parkinson’s disease, please see notice board for details)
10th Mothers Day
14th Quiz
16th St Patrick’s Day, see’s the return of “Fexless” (last here 2016) with a little mix of 6 Nations Rugby France v England 8pm (£8) to include food & specials on selected drinks Tickets on Sale
21st Quiz
23rd Spindler Quiz (with nibbles provided by the president)
24th Possible live music
28th Quiz
30th Private Function
31st Possible live music
 
Please note our new website details, we are now @ http://www.thecarltonclubdrayton.co.uk/
 
Thanks
Charlie
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