Good wines, Good friends, Good times

Lingfield Races

01/06/2024

The trip to Lingfield Races will take place on Saturday, June 1^st.

It’s an early evening card followed by some live soul music so should be good fun.

We intend travelling by train from East Croydon.  So far, 11 people are signed up for this – if we get a few more then we can get a discount on entry tickets by booking as a group. 

So, if you intend to join us, please let Heather know or add your name to the list which will be available by the notice board at our next meeting.

 

Here are some photographs of our trip

Annual Walk

20/07/2024

Our annual walk will take place on Saturday, July 20^th and will feature a stroll along the Regent’s Canal from Camden Lock to Paddington Basin.

The walk is around four miles and is on level paths. Should members decide that four miles is too much, then you can do a shorter walk from Little Venice to Paddington Basin, which is just over a mile.

We will be stopping for refreshments along the way and then in time honoured fashion we will end our walk with a few glasses and a meal at a venue yet to be decided in the Paddington Basin area.  

Committee members are currently researching and sampling possible locations for this.  It’s a tough job but someone has to do it! 

NOTES FOR THE WALK

1st Group - Camden Lock to Little Venice, on to Paddington Basin; Please arrive at your leisure then meet at Wetherspoons THE ICE WHARF approx 12 Noon. Departing on walk at 12.30.

2nd Group - Those joining at LITTLE VENICE - Warwick Avenue Tube - 3 minute walk to Pub WARWICK CASTLE  - 6 Warwick Pl, London W9 2PX. (1st Group will arrive approximately 1.30) We have an area in the snug bar reserved under Tracy's name.  

3rd Group - Paddington Station - Meet at Zizzi's Canal side at Paddington Basin - (3 - 3.15 pm booking). Seating booked under Tracy's name

 

Photographs of the walk

 

 

 

 

After suitable refreshement......onwards

 

Have flag, will follow 

Time for some much needed food and drink

 

Garden Party

04/08/2024

Our garden party will be on Sunday, August 4^th and this year our hosts will once again be Sue and Dennis Gigney so thanks to them for opening up their lovely garden for us all to enjoy.

More details of how the day will run, including the cost, will be circulated nearer the time.

What a great day it was, here are some photo's of the Garden Party

 

Christmas 2024

12/12/2024

Spring Park Wine Circle held our annual Christmas Charity Fundraiser, where we raised a staggering £630 for our chosen Charity Shirley Neighbourhood Care. All those that attended had an amazing time. Thanks to everyone for their generosity and time.

 

 

 

 

 

We are happy to report that Shirley Neighbourhood Care has used a portion of the event's revenues to fill 220 Christmas gift bags with the words, "Thank You SPWC for making this happen."

Without our exceptional members, we could not have accomplished this. Thank you all, and have a wonderful Christmas.

Christmas Meal 2024

17/12/2024

Our Christmas meal took place on Tuesday, December 17th at Tugra restaurant in Hayes. We had our own dedicated room, with its own bar, until midnight. A fun evening was had by all, after the meal DJ Kevin cranked the music up and we danced the night away.

Sunday Lunch

23/03/2025

Our first social event of the year will take place on Sunday, March 23^rd when we will be arranging Sunday lunch at The British Queen pub and restaurant at Locks Bottom. They have a really good-looking Sunday menu including roast lamb, beef and chicken, together with vegetarian options and other non-roast dishes. The cost is likely to be around £25 to £30 per person for two courses and we will be taking names as soon as possible so if you would like to come on March 23^rd (kick off at 2.45 pm) please e-mail me on goffhicks@sky.com or add your name to the list which will be available at the meeting on the 13^th. The pub is easy to reach on public transport from Croydon and Bromley. The 353 bus from Forestdale, Coney Hall and Hayes drops you right opposite the pub.

Post Office Museum

14/05/2025

A look back at some of the highlights of the day. I am sure you will all agree a fabulous day  out - full of fascinating history, fun and great memories.

 

 

Summer Walk Haysden Country Park

06/07/2025

We will travel by train to Tonbridge from Bromley South which takes around an hour.  Once there we pick up the river path which leads into this delightful country park.  We follow a circular route around the lake, stopping halfway for refreshments and a comfort break at an award-winning café.  The walk threads through delightful woodland and passes the river Medway and takes approximately two hours in total.  It is all on good level pathways with no hills, styles or accessibility problems. 

We end our walk at Tonbridge Castle and those who wish to can visit the small visitor centre and learn a little about the history of the castle which is one of the oldest motte and bailey castles in the UK.  Then, in time honoured fashion, we retire to a popular local hostelry, the Ivy House, for a late Sunday lunch.

Lingfield Races and live music night

02/08/2025

Those who came to this popular event last year will remember that the racing was good and so was the live evening entertainment.  Unfortunately, the weather was positively arctic, which was a shame.  This year will be our third visit, so we hope for third time lucky meaning much better weather.  Especially as the entertainment this time is an Abba party night featuring a live tribute band playing into the evening.

Further information will follow, but members who wish to join us should let us know as soon as possible so that we can benefit from a group early bird discount offer of £16pp which applies to groups of more than 10.  Nonetheless, you can of course purchase your own ticket online at any time right up to the day.

 

Annual Summer BBQ -August 17th 2025 - The Warren

17/08/2025

We had a fabulous afternoon at the Warren, which turned out to be a great venue, which we had all to ourselves - perfect. We couldn't have been luckier with the weather, a glorious 26c.

 

We would like to extend a HUGE THANK YOU to Ian for organising - being our fire starter, setting up the barbecue, and arranging for us all to try our hand at petanque, which was great fun.

A few memories to look back on the day....

Faversham Hop Festival

31/08/2025

What a great day we all had at the Faversham Hop Festival. Started with a wee swiftly at the Richmal Crompton (spoons in Bromley), followed by a lovely train journey to Faversham.

The day consisted of lots of laughter,  live music, and entertainment and great company and  fun, fun, fun. Some of us even squeezed in a brewery tour of Shepherds Neame whilst the rest of the group had a glass or two of wine. We all joined back up at 4pm for late lunch at Ask, for more belly laughs and you guessed it more vino........

Roll on, next years, this has to be one social outing we return to.

Some highlights to look back on ... what did we look like