A Date for your Diary The date for the 2026 Annual Reunion in Cardiff has been set for 13-15 September. Detailed arrangements will be announced in due course, including the booking details. Clich Here to view the Tickertape of News about our Annual Reunions

All Members Welcome to our Festive Lunch! The George Inn dates from the 18th Century in the beautiful village of Babraham near Cambridge. The present building dates from 1764 and was originally a Coaching Inn, opening as a Public House in 1778. We are delighted to host our Christmas lunch again at this popular venue which offers us parking, easy travel access and a decent menu. Venue: The George Inn, 43 High St, Babraham, Cambridge CB22 3AG Meet: 11.30am for pre-lunch drinks followed by festive lunch in the garden room at 12.45. Lunch: The menu with prices for two and three courses can be found below. Drinks can be purchased separately with a bottle of festive prosecco available at half price! The George Inn Christmas Menu This year the bill will be payable on the day with a cancellation charge of £10 applicable after midday 3rd December. Please send confirmation and pre-orders ASAP or by the latest 27th November to Nicky Rodgers at rodgers.nichola@gmail.com We look forward to seeing you there! With all good wishes Nicky How to get there:  website link click here                   The George Inn is located just off the A11 Southeast of Cambridge. At Fourwentways interchange take the exit to the A1307 Cambridge Road. Parking is available outside and across the street. The nearest railway station is Whittlesford Parkway which is on the Liverpool street line to Cambridge. This is a short taxi ride from the George Inn, or a lift may be arranged.  Alternatively, we may be able to pick you up from Cambridge Railway station. Please get in touch for further information. Nearby accommodation suggestions: Both of these are next to Whittlesford Station. The Red Lion Hotel                       Holiday Inn Express Duxford.

Welcome all! The South Central  Autumn Lunch will be held  at The Golden Lion, 99 Alresford Road, Winchester SO23 0JZ, on 21 October 2025. As usual, let’s meet from 12 noon onwards with lunch served at 12h30, earlier if everyone is present. 2 courses = £26.             3 courses = £34.              Payment on the day DEADLINE for order: Monday 13 October 2025 – PLEASE contact Claudine Pichon at sclbafuncs@gmail.com. with your menu choices. MENU STARTERS [1] Homemade soup with crusty bread [2] Garlic mushrooms on crusty baguette (V) [3] Panko breaded Brie with tomato & chili chutney (V) [4] Tiger prawns in a tomato & garlic sauce, baked with feta cheese ADD £2.- MAINS [5] Beer battered cod & chips with peas & tartare sauce [6] Green Thai chicken curry with basmati rice [7] Beef, ale & mushroom pie with mash potato, seasonal vegetables & gravy [8] Wild mushroom Stroganoff with basmati rice (V) PUDDINGS [9] Sicilian lemon sponge with custard OR vanilla ice cream* [10] Chocolate brownie with vanilla ice cream [11] Fruit crumble with custard OR ice cream OR double cream* [12] Affogato (vanilla ice cream, double espresso & biscotti) Please indicate your choice ADD Americano, Cappuccino, Espresso OR tea = £3.00 Travel and parking; Ample parking available + Bus #64 from Winchester [stop at King Alfred Statue] to Alton via Alresford stops some 50 yards of The Golden Lion – it would be wise to check with the driver. From the M23, use Exit #10, then the B3330, at The Chisel roundabout, turn right on Magdalena Hill, then onto the B3404 towards Alresford.  The Golden Lion is located on the left, shortly after St Giles Hill Graveyard…

The end-of-year lunch for the OXF region will be held on Friday 5th December at a pub called “The Extraordinary Hare” in West Hendred. The village of West Hendred sits below the Berkshire Downs in a very scenic area. The pub has a separate room that we will have to ourselves. It is quite easy to reach from the A34 for those coming from the north or the east, has an ample car park, and is fully accessible for those with such requirements. The Hare will have a special festive menu allowing us to choose two of three courses at a fixed price, which includes a glass of Prosecco (or a non-alcoholic drink). A discretionary service charge will be added to the bill. Members from other Regions are welcome. Please let me know by email if you would like to join: srudgard@yahoo.com.