Summary Minutes of ExCo Meeting on 25 March 2024

All members welcome!                Tuesday 8 October 12 noon 220 Belle Vue Rd, Tuckton Bridge, Tuckton, Bournemouth BH6 3BA Let’s meet from 12 noon with lunch served at 12h30 or sooner if everyone is present.     STARTERS [1] CHICKEN LIVER & BRANDY PARFAIT with cherry amaretto compote, sea salt & rosemary focaccia [2] SEA SALT & CRACKED BLACK PEPPER SQUID with Gochujang aioli, crushed chillies [3] JACQUIN BUCHETTE GOATS CHEESE with balsamic roasted beetroot, vanilla poached pear, blackcurrant curd (V) [4] SPICED CARROT & CORIANDER SOUP with pesto, baked carrot crisps (VE) MAINS [5] MARGHERITA PIZZA with mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, basil (V) [6] CHARGRILLED GAMMON STEAK & FRIED EGGS with rustic thick-cut chunky chips, honey-roasted pineapple [7] COD & CHORIZO FISHCAKES with poached Copper Maran egg, lemon velouté, sautéed spinach. Served with your choice of salad or fries [8] FRESHLY BATTERED LINE-CAUGHT COD & CHIPS with minted pea purée, house tartare sauce, charred lemon DESSERTS [9] ICE CREAM OR SORBET & HOME-BAKED TRIPLE CHOCOLATE COOKIE. Choose three scoops from: Sorbet = coconut or raspberry OR Ice Cream = double chocolate, Bourbon vanilla, stem ginger or honeycomb [10] HOME-BAKED VALRHONA CHOCOLATE BROWNIE with Amaretti biscuit crumb, chocolate sauce, Bourbon vanilla ice cream [11] VANILLA POACHED PEAR with coconut sorbet, sweet crumb, chocolate sauce   [12] MINI DESSERT & HOT DRINK Choose any hot drink from our selection of coffee, hot chocolate & teas available then choose your mini dessert [e.g 12(b)] (a) MINI VALRHONA CHOCOLATE BROWNIE with Amaretti biscuit crumb, chocolate sauce, Bourbon vanilla ice cream (b) MINI CALLEBAUT CHOCOLATE CRÈME BRULEE with lemon sugared raspberries, viola (c) MINI SICILIAN LEMON TART with cherry amaretto compote, meringue, viola   £19.00 for 2 courses – 3 courses £23.00 Coffee/Tea ADD £3.00 DEADLINE for orders Monday 1October before 5:00 PM Payment on the day… Please contact Claudine Pichon at sclbafuncs@gmail.com Directions If you arrive across the Tuckton Bridge, the Riverside is on the right.  If you are coming through Tuckton, it on the left before the bridge.  Also note there is ample parking at the pub. I  

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All members are welcome! Ickworth House and Gardens The Rotunda, Horringer, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP29 5QE The Italianate Palace of Ickworth lies in the heart of Suffolk with the Rotunda forming the centrepiece of the Estate, now showcasing an art and silver collection. The Rotunda is surrounded by the beautiful Italianate garden with the dramatic gothic style stumpery. Entry fee: £13 unless you are a National Trust member. You can pay on arrival. We will meet from 10.00 onwards at the West Wing Café. 10.45: Optional Tour of house or Conservation Tour.  This will vary apparently closer to the date so do check the website. Complimentary with entry ticket. 13.00: Meet for lunch at the West Wing Café. Details of The Ickworth Hotel can be found below if you are interested in a longer stay in the area. If you would like to join us, please email Nicky Rodgers at rodgers.nichola@gmail.com We hope to see you there! Best wishes Nicky, Ros and Lynette For full information visit the website. https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/suffolk/ickworth-estate Dogs are welcome except in the house and the West Wing Café. Accessibility: A shuttle bus is available between the venues. One tramper for the grounds and one scooter for the walled garden is available for pre booking.  Contact Nicky if you would like help with this.  Directions: By road: From A14 take junction 42 towards Westley; on west side of A143. For all other routes head towards Horringer. Parking: Welcome kiosk situated on the drive for entry, visitor information and direction to the main car park or overflow car parking as applicable when visiting. Please stop at the kiosk and have any membership cards ready. Sat Nav: Please don’t use the postcode for your SatNav, the main entrance to the Ickworth Estate is via Horringer Village on the A143 and follow the brown signs. Please avoid routes through Chevington (as this is a no through road). By train: Bury St Edmunds 3 miles Plan your car-free visit at Good Journey.  By bus: Ickworth is on the road between Bury St Edmunds and Clare/ Haverhill. There are regular bus services from Bury St Edmunds town centre including the Number 14 and 15 bus. The bus stop is in the village of Horringer and it’s about a 15-minute walk from the bus stop to Ickworth’s visitor centre. Plan your car-free visit at Good Journey. Accommodation:  The Ickworth Hotel with pool and treatment rooms For those who would like to make the most of their time away this splendid hotel is located in the grounds of Ickworth Estate and details can be found here. https://luxuryfamilyhotels.co.uk/locations/the-ickworth/rooms/