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Fri 24 May 2013 - Mon 27 May 2013
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Sailing - Bank Holiday EVENT CANCELLED
Either Hamble Point Marina, nr Southampton or possibly Gosport
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event cancelled
TBA
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Full details are still to be finalised but this 4 day extended Bank Holiday weekend opens the opportunity to travel further afield including, if the weather forecast and crew experience permits, cross channel to Normandy or the Channel Islands and so a passport must be carried (Non EU nationals must also carry all necessary visas for travelling to & from the above). We should have a Bavaria 38' (11.6m) this weekend with 8 berths available.
Friday morning: Join the boat during the morning and, after assisting to load up the yacht with food & other essentials (all arranged by the skipper) there will be a briefing on safety & handling of the boat. This will be followed by a discussion on the options for the weekend's sailing. Then, at a time to suit the tides, we will leave the marina & head out to sea. With the extended weekend, our cruising range could encompass any of the ports within the area between Brighton, Normandy, the Channel Islands and Swanage. Wherever we go, we will stop at one or two destinations on the way and return to the home port by late afternoon on Monday.
The yacht will be totally self sufficient and we will sleep and generally eat on board the yacht throughout the weekend. Full boat joining instructions will be issued to all crew, advising where to find the boat and what gear to bring with you.
Note that while initial queries regarding berth availablity can be made by e-mail or 'phone, a firm reservation will require payment of the full berth fee. Applications should also include the following information: full postal address, e-mail address & mobile phone number. Also include details of any previous sailing experience (none required but I need to know).
BOOK EARLY: To ensure availability of boat. Cost per berth likely to be around £255 for London members. £265 for members of other aIVC clubs as contribution to cost of our additional sailing public liability insurance. Budget £15 per day for expenses for harbour fees, on board grub/grog/ diesel fuel etc. Contact John who will update you on final arrangements for this weekend.
No previous experience necessary: Collectively, the crew will have sufficient experience to handle the boat.
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Private to members of London IVC
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Sat 25 May 2013
10:00 - 13:00
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Tennis in Finchley
Victoria Park Ballards Lane
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Open
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Meet up for a friendly game of tennis. Play is between 10am and 1pm and costs just £3.00 per person. As we share the courts with non-members drop Frank an email by Friday night or call him at home so that he will know to look out for you.
Underground: Finchley Central
Bus: 82, 125, 460
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Private to members of London IVC
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Sun 26 May 2013
10.49
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Country Walking - Moor Park to Elstree
The Green Belt NW of London
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Open
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Baker Street (Met. line) depart 10.15, Finchley Road 10.20 arrive Moor Park 10.49. Buy a Travelcard covering all zones. Join us for a linear walk of up to 12 miles along section 15 of the London Loop finishing at Elstree & Borehamwood station, but with opt-outs en route. The walk is through Green Belt on the fringes of Greater London. There is some road walking as well as following footpaths through woods and fields. Lunch will probably be at the Windmill, Bushey Heath.
Leader: Simon Langston
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Private to members of London IVC
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Mon 27 May 2013
11.23
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Country Walking - Eastbourne and the Downs
Eastbourne, East Sussex
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Open
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Victoria depart 09.47 [rear 4 coaches?] Clapham Junction 09.53, East Croydon 10.03, Eastbourne arr 11.13 but stay on the train to alight at Hampden Park at 11.23. Book a day return to Eastbourne £29.50 less discounts, but those without railcards may wish to consider buying a Network Downlander ticket online for £16.50.
This Bank Holiday walk will be some ten miles or so from Hampden Park over the South Downs to Beachy Head and finishing along the coast to Eastbourne where tea is possible.
Lunch will be at East Dean (The Tiger Inn, in a cafe or on the green). An opt-out may be possible here by taking a bus to Eastbourne or later at Beachy Head.
Leader: Peter Tarl
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Private to members of London IVC
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Tue 28 May 2013
19:00 to 23:00
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Open Mic at the Green Note Cafe
The Green Note Cafe, 106 Parkway, Camden Town.
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Open
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Free
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This is a cosy, friendly venue featuring particularly good non-professional musicians. Each performer is allowed two songs so there will be plenty of variety. There is a bar and food is available nearby, including bargian cuisine from around the world at Camden Market. Friends of IVC often play here.
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Private to members of London IVC
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Wed 29 May 2013
19:00 - 20:00
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Keep-Fit to Music
City Temple Hall, United Reformed Church,
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Open
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This is an exercise class set to music with a warm up at the start & a cool down with stretching at the end. In between there is a 25 minute aerobic workout for the heart & lungs followed by floor work with resistive exercise. The instructor follows the RSA exercise to music guidelines & holds their qualification. After the class we all go down to the local pub. There is also included a subliminal game of tshirt & music link. The cost is £4.50 for IVC members.
Underground: Chancery Lane
Underground: Farringdon
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Private to members of London IVC
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Wed 29 May 2013
20:00 - 22:00
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Badminton in Beckenham
Langley Park Girls School, Hawksbrook Lane
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Open
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Badminton for everyone. We usually play mixed doubles, and our average attendance is 12. We have 2 courts. No experience necessary. We can lend you a racquet. For clothing, any combination of T-shirts, shorts, tracksuits etc., plus indoor shoes is acceptable. Free parking is available adjacent to the Sports Hall; please follow the signs to the Sports Centre reception. The cost, payable to the Organiser, is £3.50. No prior booking is required. Afterwards some refreshment at a nearby pub.
Rail: Eden Park
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Private to members of London IVC
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Wed 29 May 2013
20:15 - 21:00
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Swimming in Queensway
Porchester Centre, Queensway,
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Open
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We have the big pool to ourselves. There is no need to book in advance. Just turn up and tell the pool staff that you are with the club. You pay our treasurer afterwards. Beginners are welcome. From 8.30 there is an informal game of water polo for the energetic. The cost of swimming is £4.50 for members and £5.00 for guests. Afterwards we meet at The Leinster, Leinster Terrace, W2.
Underground: Queensway
Underground: Bayswater
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Private to members of London IVC
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Wed 29 May 2013
19:00 to 21:00
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Pub Quiz at the Jugged Hare, Victoria, SW1
172, Vauxhall Bridge Road (junction with Rochester Row)
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Open
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£1
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Join us at our table tonight at this regular pub quiz.
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Private to members of London IVC
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Fri 31 May 2013
7.00 pm
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Event Organisers' Meal
Konaki, 5 Coptic Street (Tube: Tottenham Court Road)
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Wed 29 May
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Konaki offers solid Greek cooking based on traditional recipes in comfortable, unpretentious surroundings. It's near to the British Museum.
As a token of appreciation for your contribution, those members who have organised, led or hosted events over the past year are invited to dine here tonight to enjoy a sociable evening with your fellow organisers and with a £10 subsidy on your food bill from the club funds. It's also an opportunity to discuss the running of the club and is partly intended as a replacement for the Activities Committee meetings that fizzled out some years ago. As always, non-organisers are welcome but without benefit of the club contribution!
As a rough price guide their set 3 course dinner, half bottle of wine and service would be about £23 before subsidy; a la carte about £33. Depending on numbers, we may be able to have a special menu on the night.
The book by date of 29 May is the absolute deadline but it would be a great help if you could express your interest well before then. Pay on the night.
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Private to members of London IVC
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Fri 31 May 2013
19:00 to 23:30
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Wine tasting and bbq at Angler rooftop restaurant
Angler restaurant
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asap
35.00
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I am getting a table together for the wine tasting and bbq at the Angler rooftop restaurant in the City (South Place Hotel, London EC2M 2AF).
The evening will start with a Wine Tasting & BBQ, Benoit Allauzen, Angler's Sommelier, to sample wines that work well with summer BBQ dishes. Chef Tony Fleming will be cooking up the dishes on Angler's BBQ. Tickets are £35.
*** Contact Carol for a sample menu and wines to be tasted ***
"Perched at the top of South Place Hotel, Angler restaurant combines an elegant dining room with a simple yet sophisticated menu that’s inspired by the fish and crustaceans from our native seas and rivers … "
Payment is in advance only and places will be booked on receipt of payment – contact Carol for details.
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Private to members of London IVC
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Sat 1 Jun 2013
10:00 - 13:00
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Tennis in Finchley
Victoria Park Ballards Lane
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Open
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Meet up for a friendly game of tennis. Play is between 10am and 1pm and costs just £3.00 per person. As we share the courts with non-members drop Frank an email by Friday night or call him at home so that he will know to look out for you.
Underground: Finchley Central
Bus: 82, 125, 460
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Private to members of London IVC
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Sat 1 Jun 2013
12 noon - 11pm
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Strawberry Fair
Midsummer Common, Cambridge
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Open
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Don't miss this great Cambridge event - lots of interesting foods, stalls, events, poetry, music and other entertainment from 12noon to 11pm. Let me know what time you would like to meet up and I will co-ordinate a couple of different meet up times then email details nearer to the day. I'm sure lots of our members will be there. The journey from London King's Cross takes about 45 minutes and an off-peak day return costs £23. You may find cheaper fares online if you don't mind taking a slower train. Buses Citi 1, Citi 3 or Citi 7 will get you from the station into the city centre.
"Ten hours of FREE live music, film, arts and crafts on Midsummer Common. The Acoustic Bar will feature comedy, cabaret, folk and acoustic performances. The 'Steam Punk Town' music area is expected to return, and the central Village Green, open air arena offering a range of performances and displays, and of course, the obligatory beer tents with AUTHENTIC LOCAL ALE."
Read more at http://www.efestivals.co.uk/festivals/strawberryfair/2013 OR
http://www.strawberry-fair.org.uk
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Private to members of London IVC
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Sat 1 Jun 2013
7-10.30pm
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Saturday Night Social in Covent Garden
Concert Artists Association bar, CAA, 20 Bedford Street, London
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Free
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We will return to the great little bar in the Concert Artists Association that we have used for socials after AGMs but this time it will be purely for a fun evening with the cheapest bar prices in Covent Garden. Admission is free but there will be a collection for Paul the barman. There'll be live entertainment including bands and more.....
You can eat nearby - we will have details of good eating places a few minutes walk away.
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Private to members of London IVC
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Sun 2 Jun 2013
10.48
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COUNTRY WALKING - LEWES
Lewes Sussex
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Open
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Victoria depart 09.47, Clapham Junction 09.53, East Croydon 10.02 for Lewes arrive 10.48. A day return costs £25.40, but consider buying a Network Downlander ticket online. The walk will be a circular route of nine and a half miles over the glorious Downs and alongside the river with lunch at Rodmell.
Leader: Sheila Cosgrove.
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Private to members of London IVC
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Sun 2 Jun 2013
10:30 - 13:00
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David Bowie Is
Victoria & Albert Museum, Cromwell Road
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Book through V&A website
£14
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The first international retrospective of the extraordinary career of David Bowie. David Bowie Is will feature more than 300 objects that include handwritten lyrics, original costumes, fashion, photography, film, music videos, set designs and Bowie's own instruments.
We booked for this event at the February Arts Group, and have £14 tickets for entry to the exhibition at 10.30am. If you'd like to join us, book your own ticket through the V&A website http://www.vam.ac.uk/content/exhibitions/david-bowie-is/ and then drop me an email so I can include you in the final meeting arrangements.
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Private to members of London IVC
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Sun 2 Jun 2013
12:45
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Chilled Out Summer River Cruise
Cowey Sale, by Walton Bridge, Walton on Thames
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£30
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Come along and join West Surrey IVC for a four hour chilled out summer cruise on the Thames aboard the "Walton Lady". A two course sit-down carvery lunch with traditional jazz band accompaniment is included, all for £30 per person.
The boat departs Cowey Sale at 1 pm prompt and returns at 5pm. Please be on board by 12.45 pm at the latest.
There is a large public car park nearby. Trains from London Waterloo leave every half hour and reach Walton on Thames station in 35 mins. Bus 555 will get you into central Walton (Hepworth Way) in 5 minutes and then it's less than a ten minute walk to the boarding point at Cowey Sale by Walton Bridge. Check bus departure times nearer the day as the 555 is only an hourly service on Sundays.
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Private to members of London IVC
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Mon 3 Jun 2013
18:30
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The Arts Group
Walkers Of Whitehall, Craig Court
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Open
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The Arts Group meets every month to swap ideas for theatres, cinemas, concerts, etc., that we can then visit as a group. Last month, for example, we featured adaptations of literary classics both American (F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby) and English (Graham Greene's Travels With My Aunt).
Anyone may organise an event for the Arts Group, so if there's a particular show you'd like to see, feel free to come along and suggest it - other people will probably be interested. Bring your cheque book and your diary to book for events, or just come along for a drink and a chat.
If you can't make it along to the meeting, don't panic - an email will go out on the Broadcast system later tonight with details of events you can still book for (you'll need to respond by noon on Wednesday). For advance warning of things we're planning, look at (or follow) our Twitter feed: http://www.twitter.com/IVCArtsGroup
Future Arts Group meetings will be held on Monday July 1st and Monday August 5th.
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Private to members of London IVC
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Tue 4 Jun 2013
19:00 to 21:00
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French Linguists Meal
Bistro 1, 75 Beak Street, London, W1F 9SS
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Open
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We shall meet again in this inexpensive restaurant for a meal with a wide choice and conversation in French.
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Private to members of London IVC
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Wed 5 Jun 2013
19:00 - 20:00
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Keep-Fit to Music
City Temple Hall, United Reformed Church,
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Open
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This is an exercise class set to music with a warm up at the start & a cool down with stretching at the end. In between there is a 25 minute aerobic workout for the heart & lungs followed by floor work with resistive exercise. The instructor follows the RSA exercise to music guidelines & holds their qualification. After the class we all go down to the local pub. There is also included a subliminal game of tshirt & music link. The cost is £4.50 for IVC members.
Underground: Chancery Lane
Underground: Farringdon
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Private to members of London IVC
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Wed 5 Jun 2013
20:00 - 22:00
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Badminton in Beckenham
Langley Park Girls School, Hawksbrook Lane
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Open
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Badminton for everyone. We usually play mixed doubles, and our average attendance is 12. We have 2 courts. No experience necessary. We can lend you a racquet. For clothing, any combination of T-shirts, shorts, tracksuits etc., plus indoor shoes is acceptable. Free parking is available adjacent to the Sports Hall; please follow the signs to the Sports Centre reception. The cost, payable to the Organiser, is £3.50. No prior booking is required. Afterwards some refreshment at a nearby pub.
Rail: Eden Park
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Private to members of London IVC
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Wed 5 Jun 2013
20:15 - 21:00
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Swimming in Queensway
Porchester Centre, Queensway,
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Open
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We have the big pool to ourselves. There is no need to book in advance. Just turn up and tell the pool staff that you are with the club. You pay our treasurer afterwards. Beginners are welcome. From 8.30 there is an informal game of water polo for the energetic. The cost of swimming is £4.50 for members and £5.00 for guests. Afterwards we meet at The Leinster, Leinster Terrace, W2.
Underground: Queensway
Underground: Bayswater
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Private to members of London IVC
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Thu 6 Jun 2013
20:30 - 23:00
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Social Pub Evening
The Bridge House Tavern, 2 High Street, Penge, London
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Open
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Beckenham/Bromley's first pub evening of the month. The venue calls itself a pub but looks more like a wine bar. Its location is immediately beside Penge West railway and Overground station. There is both a printed menu with additional food items on a blackboard which can vary as the evening progresses. Look for the IVC name on one of the tables. We try to sit on the lowest level of the building which usually has plenty of room on a Thursday night, but if warm evenings materialise, we may be in the beer garden.
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Private to members of London IVC
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Sat 8 Jun 2013
10:00 - 13:00
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Tennis in Finchley
Victoria Park Ballards Lane
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Open
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Meet up for a friendly game of tennis. Play is between 10am and 1pm and costs just £3.00 per person. As we share the courts with non-members drop Frank an email by Friday night or call him at home so that he will know to look out for you.
Underground: Finchley Central
Bus: 82, 125, 460
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Private to members of London IVC
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Sat 8 Jun 2013
11:00 to 17:00
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Greenwich summer wine tasting and lunch
Davy’s Wine Vaults, Greenwich, 161 Greenwich High Road, SE10 8JA
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asap
£47.95
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I am again getting a table together for the Davys wine tasting in Greenwich on Saturday 8 June 2013 - our 4th year of attending this very good value tasting in a lovely setting.
Due to popular demand, a second summer tasting (the first one in May is already sold out) and lunch at Davy's Wine Vaults Greenwich has been arranged. This is a fantastic day with a superb selection of over 100 wines to sample at your own pace, with experts on hand to advise, followed by a chef inspired four course meal.
The price of your ticket includes samples of all wines followed by a delicious four course lunch with coffee. Outside seating is available weather permitting.
The tasting opens at 10.30am (arrive at your leisure) – tasting lasts until 1.30pm – lunch is served every quarter of an hour from 12.30pm – we will book the 1.30pm slot for lunch.
The cost is £47.95 per person for the tasting and four course lunch, see menu below.
Roasted tomato soup with coconut cream
Smoked salmon mousse with pickled vegetables
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Confit of duck leg - bubble and squeak, shallot purée and a red wine jus
Pan-fried fillet of sea bass on roasted aubergine and cumin spiced lentils
Wild mushroom and Waterloo cheese filo parcel served with baby vegetables and a tarragon cream sauce
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Dark chocolate torte with a toffee mascarpone
Rhubarb and cherry crumble topped with vanilla ice cream
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Cropwell Bishop Stilton and Westcombe Cheddar oat biscuits, grape and apple chutney
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Freshly filtered coffee
Tickets to this event sell out very fast, so please book early to avoid missing out.
Tickets will be bought on receipt of payment (cheque or bank transfer) or buy your own via the website indicate that you are joining Susie Gazzard/Carol de Beer's table and let me know you are coming.
http://www.davy.co.uk/p/wineshop-buy-online/tasting-events/summer-wine-tasting-saturday-8th-june.html
?utm_source=SEG001487&utm_medium=eshot
&utm_term=Summer%20tasting%20and%20lunch%20extra%20date%20-%208th%20June
&utm_campaign=Upcoming%20Greenwich%20Tastings
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Private to members of London IVC
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Sat 8 Jun 2013
11:00 to 20:30
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Southampton & Hythe Awayday
Southampton & Hythe
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Open
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Meet at Waterloo in time to catch the 11:05 train to Southampton, arriving 12:22. Off-peak day return is £37.50. We'll wander through Southampton's Old Town towards Town Quay, from where we'll take the Hythe Ferry across Southampton Water to the pleasant village of Hythe on the edge of the New Forest. The ferry costs £5.50 return, including rides on the Hythe Pier Railway.
The ferry goes right past the Queen Elizabeth II Terminal and so affords a close-up view of any ocean liners in port. Cunard's Queen Mary 2 is scheduled to be at Southampton today.
In Hythe there should be time for a meal and/or drink and/or short walk.
For the return journey we'll aim to get the 19:00 train from Southampton, arriving Waterloo 20:20, but there are at least 2 trains per hour in case our plans change.
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Private to members of London IVC
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Sat 8 Jun 2013
19:00 to 23:30
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Graham's birthday pub-crawl in Greenwich!
Cutty Sark Tavern-4 ballast quay,SE10 9PD (1900-1950). The Trafalgar-Park Row,SE10 9NW (2000-2100). Old Brewery-Old Naval College SE10 9LW (2100-2200). Gypsy Moth-60,Gwich church St SE10 9BL (2200-)
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This is a pub-crawl around some characterful and historic pubs in Greenwich. All of these pubs feature outdoor drinking areas- which is hopefully where we'll be!
We start at The Cutty Sark, which is a traditonal riverside pub. Then it's on to The Trafalgar, which again is a traditonal riverside pub and has a great range of beer.
Next, we walk through the grounds of the former naval college to the Old Brewery
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Private to members of London IVC
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Sun 9 Jun 2013
10.47
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COUNTRY WALKING - MORTIMER and CALLEVA ATREBATUM
Mortimer, Berks
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Open
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Paddington depart 09.57 to Reading arrive 10.30, change trains, depart 10.37 for Mortimer arrive 10.47. A day return costs £19.30. Ealing Broadway members depart 09.21 via Reading (arr 10.11).
This is a ten mile walk along the quieter paths of Berkshire with clear streams and shady woodland. Lunch at the Red Lion, Mortimer West End -approx 12.15 - 13.30). In the afternoon we visit the abandoned Roman town of Calleva Atrebatum with the remains of its amphitheatre.
Easy going with no steep ascents. Return to Paddington should be at 17.19.
Leader: Tim Newman
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Private to members of London IVC
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Sun 9 Jun 2013
12:00 - 15:00
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Nature Lovers - Conservation Afternoon
Westbere Copse Local Nature Reserve, junction of Westbere & Minster Roads, West Hampstead, NW2.
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This small but diverse nature reserve in West Hampstead has benefited greatly over the years from conservation work performed by IVC members. Why not come along and admire the fruits of our labours. This is also a chance to try your hand at conservation work. Tools, training and free light refreshments are all provided.
Underground: Kilburn, Jubilee Line
Bus: C11
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Private to members of London IVC
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Tue 11 Jun 2013
7:45pm
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Theatre: Orange Tree, Richmond
Orange Tree Theatre, Richmond
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Open
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ASAP
£16.50
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See Seven Year Twitch, a new play by David Lewis in the intimate surroundings of the Orange Tree Theatre
2013 is proving to be an especially good year for the Orange Tree. After three fine plays from 1930s, we now have a new comedy from David Lewis. His previous works have proved popular with Orange Tree audiences and we look forward to another entertaining evening.
Another chance to visit the charmingly intimate Orange Tree Theatre. More details can be found on the theatre website http://www.orangetreetheatre.co.uk/.
This event was organised at the May arts group. Booking has now closed, though you can still join us if you can obtain a ticket from the theatre.
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Private to members of London IVC
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Tue 11 Jun 2013
19:00 to 21:00
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German Linguists Meal
Bistro 1, 75 Beak Street, London, W1F 9SS
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Open
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We shall meet in one of our favourite restaurants for an inexpensive meal and chat in German. All levels of German speakers are welcome.
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Private to members of London IVC
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Wed 12 Jun 2013
19:00 - 20:00
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Keep-Fit to Music
City Temple Hall, United Reformed Church,
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Open
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This is an exercise class set to music with a warm up at the start & a cool down with stretching at the end. In between there is a 25 minute aerobic workout for the heart & lungs followed by floor work with resistive exercise. The instructor follows the RSA exercise to music guidelines & holds their qualification. After the class we all go down to the local pub. There is also included a subliminal game of tshirt & music link. The cost is £4.50 for IVC members.
Underground: Chancery Lane
Underground: Farringdon
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Private to members of London IVC
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Wed 12 Jun 2013
20:00 - 22:00
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Badminton in Beckenham
Langley Park Girls School, Hawksbrook Lane
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Open
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Badminton for everyone. We usually play mixed doubles, and our average attendance is 12. We have 2 courts. No experience necessary. We can lend you a racquet. For clothing, any combination of T-shirts, shorts, tracksuits etc., plus indoor shoes is acceptable. Free parking is available adjacent to the Sports Hall; please follow the signs to the Sports Centre reception. The cost, payable to the Organiser, is £3.50. No prior booking is required. Afterwards some refreshment at a nearby pub.
Rail: Eden Park
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Private to members of London IVC
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Wed 12 Jun 2013
20:15 - 21:00
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Swimming in Queensway
Porchester Centre, Queensway,
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Open
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We have the big pool to ourselves. There is no need to book in advance. Just turn up and tell the pool staff that you are with the club. You pay our treasurer afterwards. Beginners are welcome. From 8.30 there is an informal game of water polo for the energetic. The cost of swimming is £4.50 for members and £5.00 for guests. Afterwards we meet at The Leinster, Leinster Terrace, W2.
Underground: Queensway
Underground: Bayswater
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Private to members of London IVC
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Fri 14 Jun 2013 - Sun 16 Jun 2013
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Nature Lovers - Dormouse Weekend
Pierland Wood, near Ruckinge, Kent
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Dormice have become very scarce as their habitat is being lost, but well managed woodlands can still support good populations. By special arrangement we will spend the weekend in a privately owned woodland in Kent where there are substantial numbers that are easy to see and can even be handled.
We wil drive to Pierland Wood on the afternoon of Friday 14th to set up camp. We will then visit an excellent Indian restaurant in a nearby village. After that we will return to the camp for a wine and music party in my spacious tent.
Saturday morning will start with a cooked breakfast after which we will join BTCV volunteers in inspecting the dormouse nesting boxes where we should find families of these adorable little animals. Later we will join in some conservation work to improve the woods and conduct some wildlife walks and surveys. In the evening we will have a bonfire and BBQ and more wine & music.
On Sunday we wil continue with the conservation & survey work and later drive back to London. The photo shows a dormouse from my last visit here in 2012.
Travel and food costs will be shared. No conservation or wildlife surveying skills are required but you will need to be willing to rough it a little!
More information here: http://www2.tcv.org.uk/display/kent_pierland_wood We will be joined by members of a nature conservation volunteer group.
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Private to members of London IVC
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Sat 15 Jun 2013
10:00 - 13:00
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Tennis in Finchley
Victoria Park Ballards Lane
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Open
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Meet up for a friendly game of tennis. Play is between 10am and 1pm and costs just £3.00 per person. As we share the courts with non-members drop Frank an email by Friday night or call him at home so that he will know to look out for you.
Underground: Finchley Central
Bus: 82, 125, 460
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Private to members of London IVC
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Sat 15 Jun 2013
7.30 to 11 pm
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Wine Tasting - Italian Wines
Ann's home in Hampstead
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Open
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Early booking reccomended to ensure a place.
£20
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Italy is the world's largest wine producer and overdue a place in our wine tasting schedule. With our usual generous allowance we will have bottles not only from Piedmont and Tuscany but also some from the less famous areas. Ann will be providing some Italian themed food (including a dip from Ancient Rome!) to accompany our tasting.
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Private to members of London IVC
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Sat 15 Jun 2013
11:00 to 17:00
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Weald Way Stage 1
Gravesend Pier
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Open
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Today we walk the first 10 miles of this long distance path from Gravesend to Eastbourne. Either meet at Sole Street Station in time to pick up bus 416, departs 1100 hrs. or meet us at the pier at about 1130 hrs. A packed lunch is advisable today. Bus times will need checking nearer the date. Contact leader to discuss travel options if wishing to car share from Junction 8.
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Private to members of London IVC
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Sun 16 Jun 2013 - Thu 27 Jun 2013
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Inter club cycling
Margate to Norwich
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Open
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Cycling from Margate to Norwich around the East coast with Ed and Jo from Solent Socialising. Full details can be found on page 10 of the April edition of AIVC holidays brochure available in the members section of the web site.
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Private to members of London IVC
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Sun 16 Jun 2013
11.17
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COUNTRY WALKING - BALCOMBE to HAYWARDS HEATH
Balcombe Sussex
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Victoria depart 10.27, Clapham Junction 10.32, East Croydon 10.42 for Balcombe arrive 11.17, but buy a day return to Haywards Heath £20.60. The morning walk skirts Ardingly Reservoir, passing through some delightful and remote parts of the Weald, to lunch at Ardingly where there is a choice of two pubs. In the afternoon we continue through Ardingly College to the south end of the reservoir, then south to Haywards Heath where there may be tea before a choice of numerous trains home. Distance 8-9 miles.
Leader: Tony Newman
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Private to members of London IVC
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Sun 16 Jun 2013
17:30 - 22:45
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West End Cinema Visit
London, W.1
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Open
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This evening we shall go to see a film which may not be mainstream, i.e. where the film would not be one where the scriptwriters all went to the same American writers' school. The film may bear some resemblance to real life and may be subtitled. Recent choices have included 'Lore', a sub-titled post Second World War drama about a Nazi teenager discovering German wartime truths, and 'Side Effects', a thriller using pharmaceutical drugs as a background.
We shall probably eat after the film but this depends on its starting time. Roland will be making his selection during the preceding week, but would welcome ideas about suitable films and restaurants.
New members are especially welcome, but please note that Roland must be contacted in advance to confirm the meeting place and time.
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Private to members of London IVC
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Tue 18 Jun 2013
19:00 to 21:00
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IVC Policy Committee Meeting
Garden Studios, 71 - 75 Shelton Street,
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As a member of IVC you are entitled to attend Committee meetings and join discussion of the club's future and activities. Tonight's meeting is the Policy Committee which discusses long term club affairs and policies. We will head for a pub afterwards.
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Private to members of London IVC
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Tue 18 Jun 2013
19:30 to 23:55
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Theatre: The Amen Corner at the NT
National Theatre, South Bank
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Open
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£12
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I have booked nine tickets for this performance. Please contact me if you are interested in joining us.
The Amen Corner was written by James Baldwin in 1965. Its a story set in a Harlem Church, expressed through the rousing beat of the gospel choir. More details can be found on the National Theatre Website http://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/shows/the-amen-corner.
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Private to members of London IVC
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Wed 19 Jun 2013
19:00 - 20:00
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Keep-Fit to Music
City Temple Hall, United Reformed Church,
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This is an exercise class set to music with a warm up at the start & a cool down with stretching at the end. In between there is a 25 minute aerobic workout for the heart & lungs followed by floor work with resistive exercise. The instructor follows the RSA exercise to music guidelines & holds their qualification. After the class we all go down to the local pub. There is also included a subliminal game of tshirt & music link. The cost is £4.50 for IVC members.
Underground: Chancery Lane
Underground: Farringdon
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Private to members of London IVC
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Wed 19 Jun 2013
20:00 - 22:00
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Badminton in Beckenham
Langley Park Girls School, Hawksbrook Lane
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Open
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Badminton for everyone. We usually play mixed doubles, and our average attendance is 12. We have 2 courts. No experience necessary. We can lend you a racquet. For clothing, any combination of T-shirts, shorts, tracksuits etc., plus indoor shoes is acceptable. Free parking is available adjacent to the Sports Hall; please follow the signs to the Sports Centre reception. The cost, payable to the Organiser, is £3.50. No prior booking is required. Afterwards some refreshment at a nearby pub.
Rail: Eden Park
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Private to members of London IVC
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Wed 19 Jun 2013
20:15 - 21:00
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Swimming in Queensway
Porchester Centre, Queensway,
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We have the big pool to ourselves. There is no need to book in advance. Just turn up and tell the pool staff that you are with the club. You pay our treasurer afterwards. Beginners are welcome. From 8.30 there is an informal game of water polo for the energetic. The cost of swimming is £4.50 for members and £5.00 for guests. Afterwards we meet at The Leinster, Leinster Terrace, W2.
Underground: Queensway
Underground: Bayswater
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Private to members of London IVC
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Wed 19 Jun 2013
6 pm
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New Members' Event
Truckles, Pied Bull Yard, off Bury Street
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This event in this lovely winebar with it's own courtyard near the British Museum is for new and prospective members and is immediately followed by our regular monthly 'clubnight'. Recently joined, or just seen the website or the adverts and not sure if IVC is for you? Come along and find out more about our club and what sort of events we have. Whether you are thinking about joining or you have just joined and want a relaxed and informal event to get started, this is the right event for you. Stay after 6.30 when our regular members begin arriving and join us for the main clubnight. Helen and Des look forward to meeting you there.
Organiser: Helen Upton 07947 053329 hupton3322@aol.com and Des Morrison 07980 931385 desmorrison5@hotmail.com
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Wed 19 Jun 2013
6:30 to 11pm
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Monthly Club Night
Truckles Wine Bar. Pied Bull Yard. Off Bury Place, Bloomsbury
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Potential members, new members and the initiated are very welcome to join us for some good conversation and some laughs at Truckles, a great wine bar offering a wide selection of great wines but also a full bar, so beer lovers need not feel left out! If the sun decides to shine there is a lovely courtyard we can sit out in. Look out for the IVC sign which will be on the table. But if you have a problem locating us please call us.
Truckles closes at 10pm; we can move on to the nearby Museum Tavern at the end of the evening.
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Private to members of London IVC
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Thu 20 Jun 2013
20:30 - 23:00
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Social Pub Evening
Moon And Stars Pub, 164-166 Penge High Street, Penge, London
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Our regular monthly visit to the Moon and Stars in Penge High Street. This is a Wetherspoon establishment so there is a wide choice of reasonably priced food and drinks that can be enjoyed in a muzak-free atmosphere; Thursday night is curry night in this pub so you won't be eating alone. Look for the IVC name on one of the tables.
We meet from 8.30pm, probably somewhere towards the back and possibly in one of the side-booths. New (and gregarious!) members are especially welcome.
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Private to members of London IVC
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Fri 21 Jun 2013 - Sun 23 Jun 2013
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Inter club adventure weekend
Capel Curig, Snowdonia
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20.00
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An adventure weekend deep in Snowdonia hosted by Birmingham IVC . Accommodation is in what Birmingham describe as a characterful bunkhouse, but perhaps one should be prepared for basic!!.
Full details on page 11 of the April edition of the AIVC holiday brochure in the members section of the website
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Private to members of London IVC
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Fri 21 Jun 2013
7-10.30pm
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Nine Below Zero with Eddie & The Hot Rods
The Garage, 20-22 Highbury Corner, London N5 1RD
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£17.50
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NINE BELOW ZERO + special guests EDDIE & THE HOT RODS
Two of the most energetic and exciting live bands the UK has ever produced together for one night only.
For three decades Nine Below Zero have delivered an explosive mix of Blues & Rock that never fail to leave their audiences illuminated and exhausted. Featuring the definitive line-up of Dennis Greaves, Mark Feltham, Brendan O’Neill, and Brian Bethell. After thousands of shows together, this incendiary on-stage chemistry has enabled Nine Below Zero to sell-out venues all over Europe.
Eddie & The Hot Rods Special guests (on stage at 7:45pm) are still led by lead singer Barrie Masters. The Hot Rods began life in 1976, when four teenagers from Southend on Sea got together playing their own style of fast energetic Rock ‘n’ Roll and R&B. They soon became a big hit on the London scene, catching the eyes and ears of the music press and the major record companies. Their anthemic hit "Do Anything You Wanna Do" is rightly regarded as one of the UK’s Top 20 best singles of all time.
Buy Tickets online (£17.50 advance, £20.00 on door) from http://www.reallylivemusic.com/ There is a £1 per order (not per ticket) handling charge. Let Dave know when you have a ticket to arrange meet up details.
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Private to members of London IVC
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Fri 21 Jun 2013 - Sun 23 Jun 2013
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Sailing - Jurassic Coast Cruise - EVENT FULL
Lymington Yacht Haven (Post Code SO41 3QD)
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EVENT FULL
£155 (£165 for other aIVC)
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Subject to weather and tides, we plan to cruise along the Hampshire & Dorset coasts towards Weymouth or Portland in a Bavaria 38'. The Jurassic Coast is a World Heritage Site and is also Thomas Hardy country. Sparsely populated, rolling countryside ends abruptly at a coast line of high limestone cliffs, interspersed with a few small coves & bays, where we may anchor for a while and soak up the peaceful ambience and the sun's rays.
Join the boat during Friday evening and, after assisting to load up the yacht with food & other essentials (all arranged by the skipper) we will adjourn to the pub to mull over options for the weekend's sailing. The current plan is that we will have an early start on Saturday morning, leaving the Solent via the Hurst narrows and heading west out across Christchurch Bay and into Weymouth Bay, arriving in Weymouth or Portland late afternoon or early evening. On Sunday we retrace our steps arriving back in Lymington by late afternoon.
The yacht will be totally self sufficient and we will sleep and generally eat on board the yacht throughout the weekend. Full boat joining instructions will be issued to all crew, advising where to find the boat and what gear to bring with you.
Note that while initial queries regarding berth availablity can be made by e-mail or 'phone, a firm reservation will require payment of the full berth fee. Applications should also include the following information: full postal address, e-mail address & mobile phone number. Also include details of any previous sailing experience (none required but I need to know).
BOOK EARLY: To ensure availability of boat & a berth at the destination.
Cost per berth: £155 for London members. £165 for members of other aIVC clubs as contribution to cost of our additional sailing public liability insurance. Budget £15 per day for expenses for harbour fees, on board grub/grog/ diesel fuel etc.
No previous experience necessary: Collectively, the crew will have sufficient experience to handle the boat.
Organiser:
Private to members of London IVC
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Sat 22 Jun 2013
10:00 - 13:00
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Tennis in Finchley
Victoria Park Ballards Lane
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Open
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Meet up for a friendly game of tennis. Play is between 10am and 1pm and costs just £3.00 per person. As we share the courts with non-members drop Frank an email by Friday night or call him at home so that he will know to look out for you.
Underground: Finchley Central
Bus: 82, 125, 460
Organiser:
Private to members of London IVC
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Sat 22 Jun 2013
1pm - 7pm
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Richmond to Wimbledon pub amble
Richmond
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The long warmish days are here so why not join Helen, Des and Rosie the dog for another of their South West London pub ambles? We will head to the river where we will have our first 'rest' and opportunity for a drink at The White Cross one of the riverside pubs. Then it's up Richmond Hill to Richmond Park, reputed to have been a favourite hunting place for Henry VIII. Taking a short break at Pembroke Lodge for tea, we then walk across the beautiful open park, where we may pass by one of the herds of deer, to Wimbledon Common. Crossing the more heathy landscape of the common brings us to The Crooked Billet, a lovely old Youngs pub. Having refreshed ourselves with an ale we leave the common to our next pub The Swan, a Taylor Walker pub close to Wimbledon Village where those that want will be able to get some tasty pub grub and Rosie will enjoy a well deserved packet of crisps and a bowl of water! The final part of our amble takes us down Wimbledon Hill to The Alexandra where there will be the chance of a farewell ale.
Wimbledon station is close to our final pub stop and Wimbledon is also well served with buses for the trip home. About 6.5 miles of easy walking.
We look foorward to seeing you.
Organiser:
Private to members of London IVC
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Sat 22 Jun 2013
19:30 to 23:55
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Malaysian Meal at Gloucester Road
'Bugis Street' Malaysian Restaurant at the Millennium-Gloucester Hotel, Entrance in Courtfield Road (near corner of Ashburn Place), off Gloucester Road SW7 4LH
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Open
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20th June 2013
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Bugis Street is a large bustling Brasserie style restaurant with pleasant casual ambience that serves some excellent Chinese and Malaysian dishes at quite reasonable prices. All the food I have eaten here has invariably been freshly prepared and carefully cooked to authentic recipes.
Satays, Soups and Noodle dishes are particularly recommended - and a Good meal can be had for around £25 including drinks. So join in making this a great evening
Please book by Mid-Day on Thursday 20th June the latest. No texts please
Organiser:
Private to members of London IVC
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Sun 23 Jun 2013
11.24
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COUNTRY WALKING - COTSWOLDS
Moreton in Marsh, Gloucestershire
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Paddington depart 09.35 arrive Moreton in Marsh 11.24. A day return before discounts costs £31.50.
This ten mile circular Cotswolds walk is in a delightful area that we rarely visit. From Moreton we walk through the hamlet of Aston Magna to lunch after four miles at the Churchill Arms (www.thechurchillarms.com) in Paxford with its traditional Cotswold cottages. After lunch we walk by way of Blockley and the borders of Batsford Arboretum back to Moreton for tea (if time).
Leader: Simon Langston
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Private to members of London IVC
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Wed 26 Jun 2013
19:00 - 20:00
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Keep-Fit to Music
City Temple Hall, United Reformed Church,
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Open
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This is an exercise class set to music with a warm up at the start & a cool down with stretching at the end. In between there is a 25 minute aerobic workout for the heart & lungs followed by floor work with resistive exercise. The instructor follows the RSA exercise to music guidelines & holds their qualification. After the class we all go down to the local pub. There is also included a subliminal game of tshirt & music link. The cost is £4.50 for IVC members.
Underground: Chancery Lane
Underground: Farringdon
Organiser:
Private to members of London IVC
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Wed 26 Jun 2013
20:00 - 22:00
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Badminton in Beckenham
Langley Park Girls School, Hawksbrook Lane
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Open
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Badminton for everyone. We usually play mixed doubles, and our average attendance is 12. We have 2 courts. No experience necessary. We can lend you a racquet. For clothing, any combination of T-shirts, shorts, tracksuits etc., plus indoor shoes is acceptable. Free parking is available adjacent to the Sports Hall; please follow the signs to the Sports Centre reception. The cost, payable to the Organiser, is £3.50. No prior booking is required. Afterwards some refreshment at a nearby pub.
Rail: Eden Park
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Private to members of London IVC
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Wed 26 Jun 2013
20:15 - 21:00
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Swimming in Queensway
Porchester Centre, Queensway,
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Open
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We have the big pool to ourselves. There is no need to book in advance. Just turn up and tell the pool staff that you are with the club. You pay our treasurer afterwards. Beginners are welcome. From 8.30 there is an informal game of water polo for the energetic. The cost of swimming is £4.50 for members and £5.00 for guests. Afterwards we meet at The Leinster, Leinster Terrace, W2.
Underground: Queensway
Underground: Bayswater
Organiser:
Private to members of London IVC
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Wed 26 Jun 2013 - Sun 30 Jun 2013
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Glastonbury Festival
Worthy Farm, Pilton, near Shepton Mallet, Somerset.
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Open
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Free
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Every year London IVC visits the Glastonbury Festival where we work as volunteers in the recycling team. Its a little late to join the queue for volunteering now - but there is always 2014! We will be tweeting about the festival and our volunteering work with photos on the LIVC twitter feed @LondonIVCSocial so please follow us for updates.
Organiser:
Private to members of London IVC
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Sat 29 Jun 2013
10:00 - 13:00
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Tennis in Finchley
Victoria Park Ballards Lane
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Open
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Meet up for a friendly game of tennis. Play is between 10am and 1pm and costs just £3.00 per person. As we share the courts with non-members drop Frank an email by Friday night or call him at home so that he will know to look out for you.
Underground: Finchley Central
Bus: 82, 125, 460
Organiser:
Private to members of London IVC
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Sat 29 Jun 2013
10:10 to 17:00
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Thames Path Stage 6.
Vauxhall Station to Barnes Bridge
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Open
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Today we walk 8 miles this time along the south bank finishing at Barnes Bridge Station.
Organiser:
Private to members of London IVC
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Sun 30 Jun 2013
11.10
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COUNTRY WALKING - CHICHESTER HARBOUR
Emsworth, Hants/Sussex border
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We travel to Emsworth for a circular walk of ten level miles around Thorney Island, a promontory offering interesting views and features (our feathered friends included) of Chichester Harbour.
Victoria depart 09.17, Clapham Junction 09.22, East Croydon 09.33 for Emsworth arrive 11.10. Day return fare £27.10, but consider buying a Network Downlander ticket online.
OR you can travel from Waterloo at 09.30, Clapham Junction 09.39 to Havant change trains 10.52 - 11.01 for Emsworth arrive 11.05. Day return by this route is £31.20.
Please bring a packed lunch as there is no pub on this route, although drinks and loos are available at the Yacht Club.
Leader: Adrian Tring
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Private to members of London IVC
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Sun 30 Jun 2013
14:00 to 17:00
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Guided Walking Tour: Roman Londinium
Tower Hill
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Open
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Join me for another guided walking tour from Daniella. This a 2 hour slow walk around the area with stops for talks given by our guide, ending in a trip to a local pub to chat :)
Roman Londinium : In the Footsteps of the Gladiators
Over 2000 years ago – the City of London simply didn’t exist. A greenfield site which people of the stone and iron ages had simply ignored. But this would all change when the Roman Emperor Claudius sent a force of 40,000 soldiers and elephants – tempted by natural resources and the glories of yet another victory.
It was the Romans who would create Londinium as a military and trading outpost before it became their capital.
On today’s walk we will hear about governors and gladiators, about forums and forts as well as temples and ampitheatres while seeing some of the few remaining parts of Roman Londinium.
Cost per person is £6, this is to be paid in cash on the day of. Please bring correct change. We will meet at Tower Hill Station, Trinity Square Exit for a 2pm start and will end at the Museum of London. A maxium of 30 people can be catered for so please email Ele to book your place.
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Private to members of London IVC
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Tue 2 Jul 2013
9:15 pm
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Arts Group: Bigmouth at the Soho Theatre
Soho Theatre, 21 Dean Street, Soho.
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Book while seats still available!
£10
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The sell-out hit of the 2012 Edinburgh Fringe from one of Europe’s hottest theatre companies to explode out of Belgium since Ontroerend Goed.
Valentijn Dhaenens has received universal critical acclaim and has been described as a one-man powerhouse for his thrilling and virtuoso performance in Bigmouth. Using fragments of well-known and lesser known speeches, he shows that in 2,500 years, the tricks of the trade hardly changed and that whilst the absolute truth doesn’t exist, it is just a pretty lie for those who aspire to world power or simply just the hand of their beloved. He who picks his words well, can turn the weakest argument into the strongest.
The theatre seats are unreserved so you may buy your own ticket online. Drop Rhiann an email to let her know you are going and she will let you know meet-up arrangements.
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Private to members of London IVC
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Thu 11 Jul 2013
19:00 to 23:00
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Kate Miller-Heidke
The Islington, Tolpuddle Street
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Open
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book via TicketWeb website
£11.25
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Kate Miller-Heidke is an Australian singer-songwriter. She has a great ear for a tune, an operatic vocal range, and an occasionally filthy mouth. You'll like her. Watch some of her videos at http://www.katemillerheidke.com/videos/ and see if you agree.
We booked for this show at the April Arts Group meeting, and have standing tickets for the show (priced £10, plus a £1.25 online booking fee). If you fancy joining us, book through TicketWeb http://www.ticketweb.co.uk/event/kate-miller-heidke-tickets/45929 and drop me an email so I can include you in the final meeting arrangements.
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Private to members of London IVC
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Sun 14 Jul 2013
12:00 - 15:00
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Nature Lovers - Summer Flowers and Birds
Westbere Copse Local Nature Reserve, junction of Westbere & Minster Roads, West Hampstead, NW2.
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Explore the summer flowers and birds of this lovely little nature reserve in West Hampstead. This is also a chance to try your hand at conservation work. Tools, training and free light refreshments are all provided.
Underground: Kilburn, Jubilee Line
Bus: C11
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Private to members of London IVC
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Tue 16 Jul 2013
19:00 to 21:00
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IVC Executive Committee Meeting
Garden Studios, 71 - 75 Shelton Street, London
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As a member of IVC you are entitled to attend Committee meetings and join discussion of the club's future and activities. Tonight's meeting is the Executive Committee which discusses day to day club affairs. We will head for a pub afterwards.
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Private to members of London IVC
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Thu 18 Jul 2013
7.30-11pm
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Genealogy introduction - find your family history.
Host's flat in East Finchley - you will be given the address when you book.
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Free
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Dave has been researching his family history and has access to several web sites where this can be pursued. Tonight he will describes how it is done and his own findings. Bring along some information on your own family and we will see what we can find.
Genealogy always turns up surprises including both tragedies and triumphs. Come and find out who you really are! Bring along a contribution to the snacks and drinks that will be shared. Contact Dave to book a place.
Organiser:
Private to members of London IVC
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Fri 19 Jul 2013 - Sun 21 Jul 2013
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Sailing - Weekend Cruise
Hamble Point Marina, nr Southampton (Post Code PO12 1AH)
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Open
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ASAP, to ensure availability of boat.
£147 (£157 for other aIVC)
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This weekend we hope to hire a 9.7m Fulmar sailing yacht. This 5/6 berth boat has an excellent reputation as a fast cruiser. While most yachts nowadays have roller reefing headsails, this boat will be what some call a "proper yacht" as it comes with a full set of separate headsails.This will be good experience for those new to fore deck work. For the more experienced, it will test the memory cells as they try to remember just how that big pile of disorganised canvas could possibly be folded up neatly and coaxed into the small sail bag.
Crew will join the boat during the Friday evening and, after assisting to load up the yacht with grub & other essentials (all provided by the skipper) we will adjourn to the pub to mull over the options for the weekend's sailing. On Saturday morning, after a briefing and at a time dependent on the tides, we will leave the Hamble River, heading either east or west up the Solent, depending on the weather forecast, tides and the crew's preference for the day's destination.. We aim to arrive by late afternoon. There will be time for looking around the destination prior to getting stuck into the evening meal, which will be cooked on board by the crew. A visit to a pub will usually also be fitted in. On Sunday we will return to the home port, arriving by late afternoon.
The yacht will be totally self sufficient and we will sleep and generally eat on board the yacht throughout the weekend.
Full boat joining instructions will be issued to all crew, advising where to find the boat and what gear to bring with you.
Note that while initial queries regarding berth availablity can be made by e-mail or 'phone, a firm reservation will require payment of the full berth fee. Applications should also include the following information: full postal address, e-mail address & mobile phone number. Also include details of any previous sailing experience (none required but I need to know).
BOOK EARLY: To ensure availability of boat.
Cost per berth: £147 for London members. £157 for members of other aIVC clubs as contribution to cost of our additional sailing public liability insurance. Budget £15 per day for expenses for harbour fees, on board grub/grog/ diesel fuel etc.
No previous experience necessary: Collectively, the crew will have sufficient experience to handle the boat.
Organiser:
Private to members of London IVC
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Sat 27 Jul 2013
TBA
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AIVC Holiday in Robin Hood's Bay, North Yorks
Old School House, Robin Hood's Bay, near Whitby, North Yorks
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£50 (4 nights) / £80 (1 week)
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Join members of IVCs across the country at this Association organised holiday. We came here in 2011 and had such a good time, so had to go back!
Robin Hood’s Bay, with its narrow streets and quaint cottages and houses, is one of the most picturesque
and far-famed villages on the English coastline. The old village nestles in a narrow ravine at the edge of a wide sweeping
bay, which is bounded on the north by Bay Ness and on the south by the lofty
cliffs of Ravenscar. We are taking over the "Old School House" which as really good accommodation similar to a Youth Hotel. The idea is a choose of half a week (4 nights) or go the whole hog and stay 8 nights. www.old-school-house.co.uk
Lots of activies possible including walking, cycling, riding and many lovely places to visit.
For more details contact Peter.
The cost is per person per stay is only £50 / £80 B&B
(yes, you have read it right)
Sat 26th July to Wed 31st July or Wed 31st July to Sun 4th Aug - £50
Sat 26th July to Sun 4th Aug - £80
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Private to members of London IVC
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Mon 29 Jul 2013
10:00 to 23:55
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Discover Sea Kayaking
Menai Bridge, Anglesey
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Open
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Register ASAP
£260
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Cherry, of Derby Focus, the aIVC club in Derby, is organising another 4 day sea kayaking course from Mon 29th July to Thursday 1st August inclusive.
The cost includes all the equipment, tuition and a degree of travel to the launch sites. We will be based in Menai Bridge but will launch from wherever the instructor feels is most suitable on the day. The cost does not include transport there or back or accomodation but for the past three years Cherry has car-shared where possible and camped to keep costs down. This course is for beginners and casual canoeists/kayakers as long as you are confident in/on the water. Last year we saw puffins and seals gliding along with us. Please get in touch ASAP to register your interest or ask any questions.
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Private to members of London IVC
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Thu 22 Aug 2013
7-10.30pm
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Joe Louis Walker - Blues guitarist
The Garage, 20-22 Highbury Corner, London N5 1RD
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Open
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£19.50
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Multiple Grammy & WC Handy Award winner, Joe Louis Walker is one of the most heralded Blues artists of our time. He is a true powerhouse guitar virtuoso, unique singer and prolific songwriter who has toured the world religiously throughout his career and earned himself a legion of dedicated fans. He has recorded with the likes of BB King, James Cotton, Bonnie Raitt, Taj Mahal, Huey Lewis, Branford Marsalis, and Ike Turner, with a discography that counts 18 solo albums, 2 live DVD’s, and countless compilations and guest appearances.
Still recording & touring with a vengeance, JLW is already being referred to within the blues world as a "living legend." However, as Walker himself would say, "the best is yet to come!" JLW is currently in the studio working on a new Blues release as well as a Gospel album featuring a myriad of legendary guests. This is JLW’s first and only London performance since two sold out nights at Ronnie Scott’s in October 2010.
JLW is joined for this show only by young British Blues phenomenon Aynsley Lister and his full band, who open the show as very special guests. Reckoned by many to be one of the most exciting young guitarists since Clapton at his peak. Aynsley has youth, good looks, outrageous amounts of talent and a record deal to boot.
Influenced from an early age by the 1960s RnB era, Lister takes these key elements and mixes them with a more current and melodic lyrical approach. He was the only British artist to be featured in Classic Rock’s Top 10 Contemporary Blues Rock Artists.
A unique pairing that’s not to be missed.
Buy Tickets online (£19.50 advance, £22.00 on door, if available) from http://www.reallylivemusic.com/ There is a £1 per order (not per ticket) handling charge.
Then let Dave know to arrange meeting details.
Organiser:
Private to members of London IVC
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Fri 23 Aug 2013 - Mon 26 Aug 2013
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Sailing - Bank Holiday Cross Channel Cruise
Hamble Point Marina, nr Southampton (Post Code PO12 1AH) (or possibly Gosport)
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Open
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Book early to ensure availability of boat
£265 (£275 for other aIVC)
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This 4 day extended Bank Holiday weekend opens the opportunity to travel further afield including, if the weather forecast and crew experience permits, cross channel to Normandy or the Channel Islands and so a passport must be carried (Non EU nationals must also carry all necessary visa's for travelling to & from the above). We should have the luxury of an Oceanis 423 (12.9m) this weekend with 7 berths available.
Friday morning: Join the boat during the morning and, after assisting to load up the yacht with food & other essentials (all arranged by the skipper) there will be a briefing on safety & handling of the boat. This will be followed by a discussion on the options for the weekend's sailing. Then, at a time to suit the tides, we will leave the Hamble River & head out to sea. With the extended weekend, our cruising range could encompass any of the ports within the area between Brighton, Normandy, the Channel Islands and Swanage. Wherever we go, we will stop at one or two destinations on the way and return to the home port by late afternoon on Monday.
The yacht will be totally self sufficient and we will sleep and generally eat on board the yacht throughout the weekend. Full boat joining instructions will be issued to all crew, advising where to find the boat and what gear to bring with you.
Note that while initial queries regarding berth availablity can be made by e-mail or 'phone, a firm reservation will require payment of the full berth fee. Applications should also include the following information: full postal address, e-mail address & mobile phone number. Also include details of any previous sailing experience (none required but I need to know).
BOOK EARLY: To ensure availability of boat. Cost per berth: £255 for London members. £265 for members of other aIVC clubs as contribution to cost of our additional sailing public liability insurance. Budget £15 per day for expenses for harbour fees, on board grub/grog/ diesel fuel etc.
No previous experience necessary: Collectively, the crew will have sufficient experience to handle the boat.
Organiser:
Private to members of London IVC
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Tue 27 Aug 2013
19:00 to 23:00
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David Byrne & St Vincent
Roundhouse, Chalk Farm Road
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Open
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David Byrne (formerly of Talking Heads) and Annie Clark (who records and performs as St Vincent) collaborated last year on an album called Love This Giant. This show, like the album, will see them accompanied by a large brass section, performing songs from the record as well as old favourites from both their back catalogues.
We booked for this show at the March Arts Group meeting, and have £35 standing places in the stalls. If you fancy joining us, book through the Roundhouse website http://www.roundhouse.org.uk/whats-on/productions/david-byrne-and-st-vincent and drop me an email so I can include you in the final meeting arrangements. Tickets were still available at the time of writing, but may not remain so for long, so book early.
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Private to members of London IVC
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Sat 31 Aug 2013
7-11pm
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US Wine & Food Tasting
East Finchley - you will be given the address when you book
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Open
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£20
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We will sample a range of better US wines from various regions accompanied by some home cooked American cuisine. And you will be entertained with recorded traditional US music.
There will be hand outs describing the wines and we will discuss them informally.
Organiser:
Private to members of London IVC
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Fri 20 Sep 2013 - Sun 22 Sep 2013
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Sailing - Weekend Cruise
Gosport
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Open
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ASAP, to ensure availability of boat.
£150 (£160 for other aIVC)
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This weekend we hope to hire a Bavaria 38' with 8 berths. If travelling by train the Gosport Ferry will get you across from Portsmouth Harbour Station in just 5 minutes. Crew will join the boat during the Friday evening and, after assisting to load up the yacht with food & other essentials (all arranged by the skipper) we will adjourn to the pub to mull over the options for the weekend's sailing. On Saturday morning, after a briefing and at a time dependent on the tides, we will leave the marina, aiming to arrive at our destination by late afternoon. There will be time for looking around prior to the evening meal, which will be cooked on board by the crew. A visit to a pub will usually also be fitted in. On Sunday we will return to the home port, arriving by late afternoon.
The yacht will be totally self sufficient and we will sleep and generally eat on board the yacht throughout the weekend.
Full boat joining instructions will be issued to all crew, advising where to find the boat and what gear to bring with you.
Note that while initial queries regarding berth availablity can be made by e-mail or 'phone, a firm reservation will require payment of the full berth fee. Applications should also include the following information: full postal address, e-mail address & mobile phone number. Also include details of any previous sailing experience (none required but I need to know).
Book early to ensure availability of boat and as John will be away for part of the summer.
Cost per berth: £150 for London members. £160 for members of other aIVC clubs as contribution to cost of our additional sailing public liability insurance. Budget £15 per day for expenses for harbour fees, on board grub/grog/ diesel fuel etc.
No previous experience necessary: Collectively, the crew will have sufficient experience to handle the boat.
Organiser:
Private to members of London IVC
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Fri 27 Sep 2013
00:00 to 23:55
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Autumn Weekend in the Lake District
Coniston, Cumbria
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Open
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£50 approx.
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Leeds IVC are inviting members of all IVCs to this Autumn Colours weekend staying at The St Andrews Centre in Coniston. The centre is situated in the heart of this beautiful Lakes village. Time can be spent walking in the dramatic fells, wild woodlands & peaceful lakeside or taking the Victorian steam yacht Gondola to Brantwood, John Ruskin’s former home.
Basic bunk accommodation in dormitories. An idea of cost (excluding travel) is around £50 for 2 nights including 2 breakfasts and the Saturday evening group meal in the hostel. Deposit cheque (£30) payable to "Leeds IVC" secures your place - not refundable unless someone takes your place.
E-mail weekendsaway@leedsivc.org.uk for more details/ booking information.
Organiser:
Private to members of London IVC
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Sat 5 Oct 2013 - Sun 13 Oct 2013
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A Week Walking The Nelson Way
Cromer / Sheringham in Norfolk
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Open
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This week we commence walking The Nelson Way a 424 mile walk from Horatio's birthplace of Burnham Thorpe to Portsmouth. This week we will cover 56 miles as far as North Walsham in 6 days + a rest day. Accommodation to be sorced in the Cromer / Sheringham area. Feel free to join all week or just on days. A draft programme is available from the leader upon request.
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Private to members of London IVC
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Fri 11 Oct 2013 - Sun 13 Oct 2013
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Sailing - Autumn Cruise
Hamble Point Marina, nr Southampton (Post Code PO12 1AH)
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Open
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ASAP, to ensure availability of boat.
£155 (£165for other aIVC)
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This is the penultimate trip of the IVC season. Crew will join the boat, a Southerly 42', during Friday evening and, after assisting to load up the boat with food and other essentials (all arranged by the skipper) we will adjourn to the pub to mull over options for the weekend's sailing. The current plan is that we make an early start on the Saturday morning and join in with a "Fast Cruise" event organised by another club. This consists of a fairly relaxed sail, as part of a flotilla of yachts, following a set course around bouys in the Solent, ending up in Cowes on the Isle of Wight by late afternoon. Each boat will be individually timed around the course and the fastest boat gets bragging rights. In the evening we will join the other crews in the Royal Corinthian Yacht Club (Cowes) for an evening meal and a beer or two. Should either the weather or the preference of the crew decide otherwise, then we would make our way to Cowes via an alternative route.On Sunday we will return to the home port, arriving by late afternoon.
The yacht will be totally self sufficient and we will sleep and generally eat on board the yacht throughout the weekend. Full boat joining instructions will be issued to all crew, advising where to find the boat and what gear to bring with you.
Note that while initial queries regarding berth availablity can be made by e-mail or 'phone, a firm reservation will require payment of the full berth fee. Applications should also include the following information: full postal address, e-mail address & mobile phone number. Also include details of any previous sailing experience (none required but I need to know).
Book early to ensure availability of boat and a berth in the destination port.
Cost per berth: £155 for London members. £165 for members of other aIVC clubs as contribution to cost of our additional sailing public liability insurance. Budget £15 per day for expenses for harbour fees, on board grub/grog/ diesel fuel etc.
No previous experience necessary: Collectively, the crew will have sufficient experience to handle the boat.
Organiser:
Private to members of London IVC
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Wed 23 Oct 2013
14:30
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Much Ado about Nothing at The Old Vic
The Old Vic Theatre, The Cut, Waterloo, London SE1 8NB
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Mark Rylance directs James Earl Jones and Vanessa Redgrave in Shakespeare's comedy.
Although this event is a long way ahead, seats for earlier performances are already quite heavily booked.
Please book your own seat direct with the box office and let me know. I have booked F8 in the stalls (currently front row but seating plan could change). At time of writing all seats in Row F are available.
Full price tickets range from £11 to £52. Concessionary tickets are available. £21 for disabled people for top three price seats. Best seats available may be booked for £26 by Senior Citizens.
Concessionary tickets may only be booked by phone (booking fee £2.50 per ticket unless you are a Friend of The Old Vic), or in person at The Old Vic, The Cut, Waterloo, SE1 8NB (no booking fee).
Otherwise, full-price tickets may be booked online with no booking fee:
theoldvictheatre.com
There will be an optional post-performance meal (details TBA).
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Organiser:
Private to members of London IVC
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Fri 8 Nov 2013 - Sun 10 Nov 2013
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Sailing - Warm(ish) Winter Cruise
Hamble Point Marina, nr Southampton (Post Code PO12 1AH)
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Open
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Book early to ensure availability of boat.
£135 (£145 for other aIVC)
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We finish our season with another sail on a Southerly 42'. Crew will join the boat during Friday evening and, after assisting to load up the boat with food and other essentials (all arranged by the skipper) we will adjourn to the pub to mull over options for the weekend's sailing. The current plan is that we make an early start on the Saturday morning and join in a fairly relaxed sail, as part of a flotilla of yachts, following a set course around bouys in the Solent. Each boat is timed and the fastest gets bragging rights in the pub. On Sunday we will return to the home port, arriving by late afternoon.
The yacht will be totally self sufficient and we will sleep and generally eat on board the yacht throughout the weekend. Full boat joining instructions will be issued to all crew, advising where to find the boat and what gear to bring with you.
Note that while initial queries regarding berth availablity can be made by e-mail or 'phone, a firm reservation will require payment of the full berth fee. Applications should also include the following information: full postal address, e-mail address & mobile phone number. Also include details of any previous sailing experience (none required but I need to know).
Book early to ensure availability of boat and a berth in the destination port.
Cost per berth: £155 for London members. £165 for members of other aIVC clubs as contribution to cost of our additional sailing public liability insurance. Budget £15 per day for expenses for harbour fees, on board grub/grog/ diesel fuel etc.
No previous experience necessary: Collectively, the crew will have sufficient experience to handle the boat.
Organiser:
Private to members of London IVC
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