We have Dr. Gordon Hayes as the speaker at the meeting next Thursday 16th March at the Yacht Club. Gordon will reflect on his career in medicine in a presentation called “The Case – A Rummage Through A Doctor’s Bag”. Plan is to start at 7.30pm with Gordon’s presentation, lasting for 30 minutes or so, and then to eat afterwards (we are having a 3 course meal). I would suggest that anyone who fancies a drink beforehand could meet at the Yacht Club from 7pm onwards.
March Meeting: The Case – A Rummage Through A Doctor’s Bag
16 February 2023 by
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January 2018 Meeting: Burns’ Night
26 January 2018 by
Club members and guests from Round Table 88 arrived at the Crescent Hotel to be greeted by an imposing figure with ginger hair poking out from under a Tam o’Shanter. This person, on closer inspection, turned out to be Tom Cathcart, or Tommy Burns as he became known later in the evening.
Due respect was given to the Scottish Bard with members dressed in black tie (except one whom we won’t mention but I am looking at you, Richard Clark). The Haggis was duly piped in with due ceremony, the Piper going on to make his Address to the Haggis with suitable dramatic oratory.
Fair fa’ your honest, sonsie face,
Great chieftain o the puddin’-race!
Aboon them a’ ye tak your place,
Painch, tripe, or thairm:
Weel are ye worthy o’ a grace
As lang’s my arm
During the long-armed grace the warm-reekin’, rich Haggis was put to the sgian-dubh (dirk or dagger) and despatched. After which, members enjoyed a fine menu of:
Haggis, Tatties and Neeps starter
Steak Pie, with vegetables
Cranachan
The Chairman took the opportunity early in the evening to alert members to the potential of undercover Financial Times reporters in disguise. He warmly welcomed the Chairman of Round Table, Asif Firfirey, and his significant entourage, to the meeting. Job done, he then proceeded to drown his Newcastle United Nil sorrows in Scotch (Black and White brand).
John White gave a fine rendition of “The Selkirk Grace”. Tommy Burns, in between the music, provided an excellent talk on Rabbie Burns, his life, his work, and his love-life.
The raffle of a bottle of malt, won by somebody who wasn’t me, raised a substantial sum towards the Club’s charitable efforts.
TC provided even more whisky to propose a toast to Mr Burns, to the Haggis, to Round Table, and to as many good causes as we could think of until it ran out.
All in all, a fine evening of good food, drink and fellowship, courtesy of the Crescent team and our Piper, suitably orchestrated by Messrs Cathcart and White, to whom grateful thanks were given (and, of course, a toast of whisky proposed).
Yours aye
David Henderson
Ps Sincere apologies that, due to a technical hitch, the video of the Haggis entering the room with the Piper has not rendered. This is a complete cock-up by the Acting Under-Assistant Deputy Stand-in Substitute Roving Club Reporter. He should be sacked and never asked to do it again. Video of TC’s speech is below the gallery.
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Video
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February 2017 meeting report: RNLI visit
22 March 2017 by
41 Club visits the new Scarborough Lifeboat House
The February 41 Club visit took the form of a visit to the new RNLI Lifeboat House at Scarborough’s Sandside to have a look at their new facilities.
The RNLI lifeboat crews showed us the new Shannon class lifeboat which cost £2.3m – and looked it – being in fantastic condition and very shiny.
The new lifeboat had been funded by donations from the F W Plaxton Charitable Trust and will be named “Frederick William Plaxton”. The RNLI fundraising appeal also raised £200,000 towards the cost of a bespoke launch and recovery vehicle for the new lifeboat.
The building includes a revamped shop and an exhibition space where those who visit can learn about the history of the lifesaving charity. There are also upgraded volunteer crew facilities with extra space for lifesaving training and an up-to-date drying room for their kit.
The Shannon class lifeboat is the first modern RNLI all-weather lifeboat to be powered by water jets and not propellers. Capable of 25 knots, the Shannon is 50% faster than the lifeboats it replaces, so ensuring that those in need are reached even faster.
The Shannon needs a bespoke launch and recovery system. She is designed to be mostly launched and recovered from a beach but, without the right launching equipment, this is impossible. The RNLI worked with Supacat Ltd in developing a system capable of launching and recovering the Shannon class lifeboat from the beach at all states of the tide.
After the tour of the Lifeboat House tour we were treated to a fish and chip supper at the Golden Grid which was as tasty as ever.
Stuart Baines
Scarborough 41 Club roving reporter
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Future meetings update: December 2015 to April 2016
10 November 2015 by
This just in from our excellent Catering Officer:
Thursday, 10 December 2015: 7.30 for 8pm Eastern Paradise Indian restaurant, St Helens Square (opposite the Market Hall) for an Indian banquet
Thursday, 14 January 2016: Burns night at Fledglings restaurant 7.30 for 8pm (black tie)
Thursday, 11 February: the Kam Sang on North Marine Road for a Chinese New Year meal
Thursday, 10 March: still prevaricating!
Thursday, 21 April: AGM at the Wrea Head
Suggestions for a speaker for the March meeting would be welcomed by Simon W.
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October 2015 Club Meeting : Children’s Wish
29 October 2015 by
For our October event the venue was The Crescent, the food was first class as ever with a starter of
Salmon Pate, a huge Barnsley Chop for mains and Chocolate Brownie for pud, who could ask for
more ?!
Catering officer Simon was in buoyant mood having guessed the attendance correctly and only two
seats without back sides in place.
The speaker was Tabler Allan from Coventry 23 Round Table who are promoting the Children’s Wish
charity which aims to bring dreams to reality for seriously ill children. Allan explained that the
difference of Children’s Wish to similar charities is that each wish big or small is customised to the
wish of the child in question, and also allows siblings and up to two adults to join the child in the
experience.
Children’s Wishes have been such as trips to Disneyland and meeting their favourite characters
when there which make a big difference to the children and their families.
Scarborough 41 Club and Scarborough Round Table are to hold a joint fundraising evening at
Scarborough Rugby Club on 20 November for Children’s Wish. The evening is to be a Race
Night with a Pie and Pea supper. Cost £ 15.00 per head although the November meeting subs will
cover the cost for 41 Club members and partners.
Members are encouraged to bring wives/partners and guests. Simon Lockley is the main promoter
and would appreciate numbers to the Treasurer by 14 November.
Stuart
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March 2015 meeting
5 March 2015 by
Our March 2015 meeting is at the Copper Horse, Seamer on 12 March, usual time. It is a gourmet meal and wine tasting with a speaker from Betton Wines.
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Our next meeting is at Tuscany Too, 12 February 2015
26 January 2015 by
We meet at Tuscany Too, on Filey Road, at our usual time of 7.30 for 8.00pm.
Simon, our Catering Officer, has informed us that there is a choice of dishes from the menu for the evening.
And that we will have the restaurant to ourselves for the evening.
Our guest speaker will be Jim Dillon, Chief Executive of Scarborough Borough Council, himself an ex-Tabler. Jim will be talking to us about the latest developments in the Borough.
I look forward to seeing you all there, at what will be a bit of a home fixture for your Chairman.
Best wishes
David
Tuscany Too
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Special Table meeting: guest speaker – M S Thorpe Esq – 17 March 2015
26 January 2015 by
Mick has been invited to speak at the Table meeting to be held on Tuesday, 17 March 2015.
He will be talking to Table about the history of Round Table in Scarborough. This is an appropriate subject for many reasons, not least that it is the Aalten twinning visit in September of this year.
41 Club members are most welcome to come along to support Mick and to hear him speak. I will be there, and I hope you will, too.
Please let either Mick or me know if you can attend and we will inform Table.
David
Chairman, Scarborough 41 Club 2014-15
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Meeting report: the First World War myths
24 November 2014 by
Club Chairman David Henderson was sent to the front line in place of the advertised speaker, who was wounded and in a casualty clearing station.
Stuart will be adding a report here soon.
In the meantime, some photos.
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- Oh what a lovely war talk!
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- The shin bone is connected to the thigh bone …
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- Another old dug-out
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- Look what Ifound in my soup
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- How much will I get for this at the scrap yard?
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- Boom boom boom boom
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- Dave A shows off his new teeth
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- A scintillating vote of thanks from TC
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Our next meeting is 13 November 2014: The bombardment of Scarborough 1914
29 October 2014 by
On 16 December 1914, German battlecruisers bombarded the town, causing great damage and the loss of 18 lives. Many more were injured. They then moved on to Whitby.
Local historian Keith Johnston will describe the events to us.
Please note: this will be an early meeting – 6.45pm for 7pm with the talk before the meal.
The meeting is at Scarborough Rugby Club.
Also note: due to the requirements of the venue, any apologies for the meeting are needed one week ahead of time, ie by the end of Thursday, 6 November.
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