Mazda Rotary Club

Hi all,

So I know it's still September but it's time to look at dates and venues for a 2016 Christmas Party. As in previous years we will look to book somewhere for dinner in the Milton Keynes area. One option is Browns who are doing 25% off their a la carte menu and free Prosecco if you book before 14th October.

Possible dates are either Saturday 3rd or 10th December.

Please can you post if you are interested and which dates you can do.

Hi Ann,

As usual Linda and I will be up for this. However, just a heads up that a few of us that normally attend are at Brands Hatch on Friday 2nd December so it could be a bit of an issue.

Hi Ann

Thanks for getting this going for me.  The 10th December would be a better date for me.

Well done for kicking this off Ann.

10 Dec also good for Gwyn and I  :)

 Sorry Amanda and I cannot commit to any thing this year I am off to ?.?? at some time over December and new year to make some pennies...

At the moment I can't make the 10th December. Hopefully I'll catch up with some of you at one of the local meets 😊

The 10th would be suitable for me. Keep us updated on location and booking arrangements further to me (which I know is soonish).
Thanks,
Jeff

Mrs R and myself can make the 10th  :wee_hee:

10th suits us best. Just checking with Wifey if she wants to attend... :)

Thanks for the PM for this Ann.

Jackie and I should be free on the 10th.

OK folks, so I've spoken with Browns and they can do 7:30pm on 10th December if that's OK with everyone?

I need to pay a deposit of £10 per head to secure the booking and qualify for some free Prosecco, it looks like you can't get 25% off at Christmas though as it applies to the al a carte  menu not the festive menu.

So I think we have 15:

Ann & Neil
Lisa & Clive
Ray & Linda
Malcolm & Gwyn
Jeff
Chris & Tina
Sean & Siobhan
Ian & Jackie

And I'm chasing up Steve and I think he's the only regular I've not heard from.

I'll also check out hotel rates.

Ann
Can you recommend a decent hotel close by ?

Thanks
Chris

Right we're all booked up folks.  :06:

7:30pm at Browns Brasserie & Bar
Midsummer Boulevard
Unit 300 CBX3
Milton Keynes
MK9 2EA

I've paid a deposit of £10 per head so I'll PM you all my bank account details so you can do a transfer.

Attached is the Festive Menu and I need to pre-order so I'll do that nearer the time.

I've also attached the details of some offers. Because we booked by 14th October we all get a free glass of Prosecco (or soft drink) on arrival. We also all get a voucher for 25% off a meal at Browns before 30th November, but it does state that it can only be redeemed at the restaurant where the booking is - I am just double checking that is the case. And finally there's a 10% discount off drinks if pre-ordered a week in advance, I'll remind you all when I take your food orders if anyone wants to do this.

Hotel wise Browns is actually below a new Travelodge - which used to be the Ramada where we had our Christmas party in 2014. A double room starts at £61: https://www.travelodge.co.uk/hotels/608/Milton-Keynes-at-The-Hub-hotel?checkIn=10%2F12%2F16&checkOut=11%2F12%2F16&rooms%5B0%5D%5Badults%5D=2&rooms%5B0%5D%5Bchildren%5D=0&rooms%5B0%5D%5Bextras%5D%5B0%5D= (https://www.travelodge.co.uk/hotels/608/Milton-Keynes-at-The-Hub-hotel?checkIn=10%2F12%2F16&checkOut=11%2F12%2F16&rooms%5B0%5D%5Badults%5D=2&rooms%5B0%5D%5Bchildren%5D=0&rooms%5B0%5D%5Bextras%5D%5B0%5D=)

If anyone doesn't fancy that then Jurys Inn is a couple of doors up.

I think that's everything but any questions let me know.

Thanks Ann
Deposit for myself and Mrs CJR sent via Paypal as a gift.

I've booked in at the new Travelodge.

Many thanks Ann - I have sent you £20 via PayPal.

I've also booked into the Travelodge - a tip though for anyone yet to book there - if you Google "Tavelodge Discount" you will find the "Myvoucher codes" website where you can get a "one-off" discount code to knock 10% off the bill. It works  :)

The discount is only available for the next 3 days though, so you'll have to be quick!

Thanks Jeff, Malcolm & Chris - deposits received.

I've had the 25% off vouchers and they are only valid at Browns MK. If anyone still wants some let me know.


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Hi all,

Thanks to everyone for their deposits - just waiting for Ian's so I've chased.

There have been some drop outs so if there's anyone else who would like to come please let me know - I have PMed a few people on the OC.

Sorry Ann! I really must log on here more often!

£20 now sent via PayPal 'friends and family'

Thanks,
Ian.

Hi guys,

Please can I have your menu choices? The full details are attached earlier in this thread but the summary is:

Starters
Honey roasted pumpkin soup (v)
Severn & Wye Valley smoked salmon
Mushroom parfait (v)
Twice baked Croxton Manor cheese souffle (v)
Pork, pancetta & apple terrine

Mains
Roast breast of turkey
Stilton, nut & brie roast with glazed puff pastry (v)
Roast fillet of sea trout
Braised blade of beef
Slow roast belly of pork

Desserts
Traditional Christmas pudding (v)
Passionfruit slice (v)
Dark chocolate tart (v)l
Cheeseboard (v)
Under three weeks to go  :06:

Hello Ann,
Please refer to my selections across the three courses below -

Many thanks,
Jeff

Quote from: AMH on November 21, 2016, 06:36:29 PM
Hi guys,

Please can I have your menu choices? The full details are attached earlier in this thread but the summary is:

Starters
Honey roasted pumpkin soup (v)

Mains
Slow roast belly of pork

Desserts
Passionfruit slice (v)

Under three weeks to go  :06:

Thanks Jeff!


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Many thanks Ann, here are the selections for Gwyn and myself:


Starters
Severn & Wye Valley smoked salmon - Malcolm
Mushroom parfait (v) - Gwyn

Mains
Roast breast of turkey - Malcolm & Gwyn

Desserts
Traditional Christmas pudding (v) - Gwyn
Passionfruit slice (v) - Malcolm

Looking forward to it   :drunken_smilie:

Hi Ann
For Tina and I, the following;
Salmon x 2 (both)
Turkey x 1 (Tina). Blade of Beef x1 (Me)
Christmas Pud x 2 (both)

Thank you
Chris

Hi Ann,

For Jackie and myself:

Starters
Severn & Wye Valley smoked salmon - Ian
Twice baked Croxton Manor cheese souffle - Jackie

Mains
Braised blade of beef - Ian
Slow roast belly of pork - Jackie

Desserts
Dark chocolate tart - Both


Many thanks.

Thanks guys - just Mr Pearce left!


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All done and submitted as attached - please check to make sure I've got yours correct. I'll bring a copy on the night in case you forget.

See you all in a couple of weeks.  :)

Thanks Ann for managing all the arrangements for us - looking forward to it  :00123101:

Real sorry Lisa and myself will not be joining you tomorrow  :( but we both hope you have a great time   :0012395: :0012392:

 :( Sorry you both won't be joining us this year Clive and Lisa, but we'll be thinking of you this evening.

Our journey over (in the Jazz) looks to be rainy all the way........better than ice or snow though  ;)

We look forward to seeing everyone else tonight at Browns, if we don't bump into anyone first at the hotel  :)

Arrived early lots of Christmas shopping done already.
See you all at Browns

We arrived just after midday.

Mazda Rotary Club Xmas dinner... Is anyone actually bringing a rotary car?? Lol

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Quote from: Ian.Mothersole on December 10, 2016, 05:04:03 PM
Mazda Rotary Club Xmas dinner... Is anyone actually bringing a rotary car?? Lol

Possibly not!  ;D

See you in the bar!  :party0036:

Thanks to everyone for coming last night - especially to Jeff who drove all the way from Wales!  :eek:

The photos are here: https://goo.gl/photos/tX6yrZMxiKxHrxb96

As we were discussing I've been going to these for ten years and here's the full run down:

2006 Jurys Inn Milton Keynes: https://goo.gl/photos/JL32TH8fvzFpiMGF7
2007 Can't remember where this was? https://goo.gl/photos/JifaZXSvKCAR6YJKA
2008 The Thistle Hotel, Birmingham https://goo.gl/photos/T2s9shewUhKeFesr6
2009 Moore Place, Aspley Guise https://goo.gl/photos/xrqEYqt2RH29q5tR9
2010 This was the year of the really bad weather (when we moved into our new home!) so the Christmas Party got cancelled.  :(
2011 Back on form at The Living Room, Milton Keynes https://goo.gl/photos/kBBkno3cnD4ZF3pr6
2012 Did we miss this year as well? I can't find any photos??
2013 Casino Party Night at the De Vere Harben hotel, Newport Pagnall https://goo.gl/photos/NuUHvkPjDtcDgStDA
2014 Was it a night at the Oscars or something at the Encore Ramada, Milton Keynes https://goo.gl/photos/uVEzvmW3uyYcZxkD6
2015 Horwood House, Little Horwood https://goo.gl/photos/Huy5JDAhe5F6ywj38

Many thanks Ann for pulling this together. What a "glittering" evening it was ;-)

We thought the food and service in Browns was excellent. Good to see everyone - Gwyn and I had a great evening, plus we took the opportunity to do some window shopping in MK too.

Wishing everyone a very Happy Christmas!

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Just back from my epic drive from MK up to Sterling and back home.

Big thanks to Ann for arranging a great night. We really catching up with you all.

All the best for Christmas and the New Year.

Jackie and I had a nice weekend. Many thanks Ann for organising this one. Was great to see everyone as always.

Merry Christmas.

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