Category: Meeting Reports

  • Report on the Turkish evening held on 21 November 2024

    The March meeting saw a return to the Az Turkish restaurant on Columbus Ravine after an absence of several years. Our Catering Officer John had arranged an interesting 2 course meal starting with a range of small plates featuring various Turkish dishes followed by what appeared to be a Turkish version of moussaka crossed with…

  • Report on attendance at rugby match between Scarborough v Rochdale at Silver Royd on 26 October 2024

    Last season the match chosen by our Sports Officer Darren was played in the bitter cold and resulted in another loss for Scarborough who were on a long losing streak and provided little to enthuse the crowd especially the non-rugby fan. This year Darren excelled himself choosing a sunny afternoon and an entertaining game of…

  • Report on the Trafalgar Night Meeting held on 17 October 2024

    In a reprise of a Trafalgar Night meeting held a few years ago our Catering Officer John organised this month’s meeting to celebrate the stunning victory of the Royal Navy (27 ships of the line) commanded by Lord Horatio Nelson over the combined might of the French and Spanish navies (33 ships of the line)…

  • Report on Chairman’s Introduction to the new 41 Club year, 19 September 2024

    Chairman Dom welcomed 25 members to the first meeting of the 41 Club year held at the Crescent Hotel on Thursday 19 September. Following consumption of the Crescent Hotel’s staple menu of vegetable soup, boeuf bourguignon and sticky toffee pudding the Chairman’s Introduction was brief albeit described by one member as Churchillian. It only became…

  • Report on annual archery competition on 17 July 2024

    On Wednesday 17 July 8 members of 41 Club and our sister organisation Farts together with 1 guest attended the annual archery competition arranged by Darren and kindly hosted by members of Scarborough Archers at their club field on Osgodby Lane Cayton. Recently retired GP and former Chairman of 41 Club Mark Laws graced the…

  • Report on the Quoits Competition held on 11 June 2024

    Report on the Quoits Competition held on 11 June 2024

    The evening of 11 June saw the first of this summer’s sporting events organised by our Sporting Officer Darren when 13 players from 41 Cub and its sister organisation Farts participated in the annual Quoits Competition held as in previous years at Beck Hole. Members of the Beck Hole Quoits Club (John, Phil, Eddie and…

  • Tapas meeting report 16 May 2024

    The final meeting before the summer break and the first meeting of our new Chairman Dominic’s year in office found us back at La Tapas for some authentic Scarborough tapas and Spanish beer brewed under licence in Burton on Trent. Several members followed our absent Secretary Mike’s suggestion of a pre-meeting pint (or two!) at…

  • Report on 68th Annual General Meeting

    Report on 68th Annual General Meeting

    The 68th Annual General Meeting was held at the Crescent Hotel on 18 April 2024 when 21 members and 5 guests from Beverley 41 Club, including a founding member of Scarborough Castle, joined Chairman Charlie Hindle for the final meeting of his term of office. There were several late apologies including long term Secretary Mike…

  • March Meeting Report – We Love Wine

    March Meeting Report – We Love Wine

    The meeting was a logistical challenge for catering officer Dom as given the out of town venue transport was offered to club members with some members meeting at the Lord Roseberry in town and a second group at the Nags Head. It was the first time for years that I been in the Lord Roseberry…

  • February Meeting Report – Chinese New Year

    February Meeting Report – Chinese New Year

    The February meeting took the form of a pre meal drink for those who chose in the Tap and Spile after which those already across the road were joined in Tops Chinese restaurant. There were three guests Venkatesh, John Price and Simon Ball. The meal consisted of the usual Chinese crisps think oversized Quavers! Followed…