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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 Charity Fundraising Night 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.

The South Bank Winter Fair

14/12/2024

Our next outing will be a trip to The South Bank Winter Fair on Saturday, December 14th.

We'll meet at Hayes Station at 1200 in time to catch the 1214 train to Charing Cross. From there we'll cross The Thames on foot via Hungerford Bridge to the South Bank where we can explore the Winter Fair with its many stalls of crafts, gifts, food and dazzling lights as well as music and entertainment. There will be ample opportunity to enjoy a glass or two of mulled wine.

From there, we'll stroll along the Thames Path, where there are plenty of hostelries - The Founders Arms, Doggett's, The Anchor - at which we can stop to recharge the batteries before heading on to Borough Market which consists of three main areas: Three Crown Square (larger producers and merchants), Green Market (small, specialist produce traders) and Borough Market Kitchen (street food traders).

At 4.30 we're booked in to Cote Brasserie at Hays Galleria just the other side of London Bridge for a late lunch/early dinner. Those of you who went to Canterbury last year will know that Cote treated us extremely well. We'll need to take food orders in advance and menus will be available shortly on this website and on our club noticeboard. There is no need for payment in advance or a deposit - it's just pay on the day.

From Cote it's just a short walk to London Bridge station from where we'll make our way home.

If you would like to add your name to the list of those who have already expressed an interest in attending, please let Heather know.

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.