Category: Scarborough 41 Club News

  • Chairman’s report, February 2016

    Chairman’s report, February 2016

    We had a good, sociable time at the Kam Sang Restaurant on Thursday. Nothing to report, so I thought you might like a little humour!! An elderly gentleman… Had serious hearing problems for a number of years. He went to the doctor and the doctor was able to have him fitted for a set of…

  • Appreciation for the Club’s charity donations

    Appreciation for the Club’s charity donations

    Just before Christmas, the Club made donation to the Scarborough Salvation Army and (joint with Table) to Round Table Children’s Wish. We have received a a letter of thanks from the Salvation Army, and Karen Winchcombe – director of  Round Table Children’s Wish – replied to say ‘Amazing – well done!’  

  • Message from your Vice Chairman, January 2016

    Message from your Vice Chairman, January 2016

    As current 41 Club Vice-Chairman to Richard Grunwell’s chairmanship, and a relative newcomer, I would like to introduce myself as your next Chairman from April this year. I am a previous member and chairman of Scarborough RT88, and joined 41 Club four or five years ago. I know some of you better than others, but…

  • Scarborough 41 Club gives a Christmas gift to the Salvation Army

    Scarborough 41 Club gives a Christmas gift to the Salvation Army

    Members of Scarborough 41 Club have donated a timely Christmas gift in the shape of a cheque for £400 to help the local Salvation Army with their busy work at this special time of year. Salvation Army representative Nigel Wood who accepted the cheque from 41 Club said that they expected to be very busy…

  • Scarborough 41 Club and Round Table charity race night proves a good bet!

    Scarborough 41 Club and Round Table charity race night proves a good bet!

    Scarborough 41 Club and Round Table recently joined forces to arrange a Race Night to raise money for the Round Table Children’s Wish appeal which arranges ‘Wishes’ to cheer the lives of seriously ill children and their families, be it a trip to Disneyland or meeting a pop star. The event was held in November…

  • 2015 Round Table Sleigh fund-raising

    2015 Round Table Sleigh fund-raising

    To all Santas, Elves and Rudolfs: It has been a good effort this year, especially in view of Table numbers. As for the bucket money which I’ve been taking to the casino each day ( don’t bother making the obvious remark), it was going very well up until Wednesday when I was told the coin…

  • Lifetime achievement award for Richard

    Lifetime achievement award for Richard

    We’re delighted to report that our indefatigable Chairman, Richard Grunwell, received a special Lifetime Achievement Award at the Scarborough News Business Awards, 2015. The award was made at a gala dinner on 20 November, held at the Spa. Photograph below of Richard receiving his award (and having his photo taken) courtesy of Pinkney Grunwells website.

  • Future meetings update: December 2015 to April 2016

    Future meetings update: December 2015 to April 2016

    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…

  • 20 November 2015 club meeting: Charity Race Night

    20 November 2015 club meeting: Charity Race Night

    Dear Fellow Members, Simon Lockley and his group have been working extremely hard organising the Race Night on Friday, 20 November. I do urge you all to support him. This is a serious fund-raising opportunity for the Club and deserves a positive response from us all. We had a good address earlier this month from…

  • Round Table Children’s Wish

    Round Table Children’s Wish

    We’re holding a Race Night on Friday, 20 November 2015 at the Rugby Club. Please note the evening begins at 7.00 for 7.30pm. More details to follow. Here’s a video on the Children’s Wish charity we are supporting on the night. It was shown at our recent meeting at the Crescent Hotel.   Another video on…