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FORTHCOMING FOOPA SOCIAL EVENTS Venue for all the talks will be the Royal Naval Club, Pembroke Road. This year sees the opportunity to book a pre-talk supper in the Upper Bar, which will be a main course and coffee for £7. Please indicate on the form if you wish to make a booking - menu details will be given at the time of acknowledgement and payment will be on the night. FOOPA SOCIAL PROGRAMME: Sept. 2010 to Jan. 2011 (See Below)
FOOPA SOCIAL PROGRAMME. September 2010 to January 2011 Hinton Ampner-Watercress Line Tuesday 14th September Coach leaving from the Cathedral Bus Stop at 10.00am Hinton Ampner is a National Trust House but best known for its gardens. The elegant country house was remodelled by Ralph Dutton the 8th and last Lord of Sherbourne in 1960 after a devastating fire, the gardens were also laid by Ralph Dutton and are widely acknowledged as a masterpiece of 20th century design, mixing formal and informal planting, providing all year interest. There is a cafe to purchase lunch or you can bring your own picnic. The house is open and included in the price. If you belong to the National Trust this part of the trip is free on producing your membership card. We will be leaving the house at 14.00 hrs to go to Alresford to the Mid Hants Railway or what is affectionately known as "The Watercress Line". The heritage railway was saved from total extinction by a group of enthusiastic volunteers in 1973. They raised enough money to reopen the line as a visitors' attraction from Alresford to Ropley in 1977 and continued to raise money to lay track to join up with the South West Trains at Alton by 1985. So, sit back and let the train take the strain and enjoy the sight, sound and smell of a steam engine. Once on board and on your way you will be served with a Cream Tea which is included in the price. After a memorable trip you will board your coach back at round about 17.00 hrs to arrive home at roughly 18.15 - hopefully having had a magical time. Cost for the whole day out is £35.00 per person. Portsmouth in the Blitz Wednesday 6th October, Royal Naval Club, 19.30hrs Dr John Stedman * This is a fund raising event for a memorial to 101 High Street organised by Terry Halloran. As many of you recall, Portsmouth took quite a pasting during the war. Old Portsmouth was particularly badly hit and the heaviest bombing was the night of the Blitz on 10th January 1941. Not only was 101 High Street bombed, killing 14 people that night, but the Guildhall was also destroyed as well as the nave of the Garrison Church. Dr John Stedman is an archivist in Portsmouth Museums & Records Service. He has spent many years audio recording the memories of Portsmouth people living in the city during World War II and is the author of Portsmouth Reborn: Destruction and Reconstruction, 1939-1974 Portsmouth Paper 66. If you are unable to attend the talk, donations (Cash or Cheque made out to '101 Fund' can be sent to Terry Halloran at 69, St Thomas's Street Old Portsmouth. Cost is £5.00 that will go to the Fund. A pre-talk supper is available of either a) Chilli Con Carne or b) Chicken Fricasse both served with Rice. The cost is £7.00 to be paid for when booking the talk. If you are having the pre talk supper please be at the club by 18.30 hrs on the day. Land of Hope and Glory Wednesday 20th October Leaving from Cathedral Bus Stop at 07.30am We begin at Firepower! Historic Woolwich Arsenal for morning refreshments before taking a seat for the atmospheric Fields of Fire-archive film on massive screens with smoke, searchlights and shaking floors. You will meet young soldiers who have served recently in Iraq and Afghanistan. Firepower is the museum of The Royal Artillery which was founded in 1716. Then by coach to the old barracks on Woolwich common housing 1,000 infantry soon joined by UKs foremost equestrian brigade-The Kings Troop Royal Horse Artillery. This is also the proposed venue for the Olympic shooting events. Back to Woolwich for a well deserved lunch of Roast Chicken or vegetarian. There will be time for an individual stroll through the impressive galleries to see exhibits spanning the centuries, before heading off to Stratford just across the water to a viewing point for the Olympic Park. You will see the vast stadium, the Aquatics Centre and Velodrome. Good to see how the park is taking shape and how London is gearing up for the big event. At the end of the afternoon we will stop nearby to buy a cup of tea ready to head home. There will be a comfort stop going up to Woolwich and on the return. Cost 0f this trip is £35.00 which includes a return coach, morning refreshments, lunch and admission to Firepower!. . As Far as the Tide Does Flow Thursday 4th November, Royal Naval Club, 19.30hrs. Commander Hopper The talk is about the History of Portsmouth and the Dockyard, and what the QHM (Queens Harbour Master) responsibilities are now in the modern day in Portsmouth and also the Dockyard. This includes the comings and goings of all ships. Cost is free A pre- talk supper is available with a choice of a) Beef Stroganoff & rice or b) Shepherd's Pie with a medley of vegetables. Cost is £7.00, to be paid when booking the talk. If you are having the pre-talk supper please be at the club by 18.30hrs on the day. Thanks Annual FOOPA Lunch Wednesday 24th and Thursday 25th November. Kitsch'n d'Or, 37 Eldon Street, Southsea 12 for 12.30pm We are offering two dates this year so everyone gets a chance to come. The Kitsch'n d'Or is a friendly, family run French restaurant in Southsea, specialising in Provincial French food. Kitsch'n d'Or prefer to offer a variety of traditional rustic style dishes, platefuls of tasty food and definitely not Nouvelle Cuisine. The menu will be available nearer the time. Included in the cost is a 3 course lunch, glass of wine or soft drink on arrival and coffee. A small charge for gratuity has been added to the price. The cost is very reasonable at £16.50 per person.. Bluewater Wednesday 8th December Leaving the Cathedral Bus Stop at 07.00hrs From the waters of Portsmouth to the "Bluewater" of Kent. Christmas is a time for shopping and there can't be a better time to visit Europe's largest and most innovative retail destination. Therefore FOOPA is organising a day trip to Bluewater in Kent. Bluewater has successfully combined retail and leisure to offer a day out destination. It has a department store on every corner-John Lewis, Marks & Spencer's and House of Fraser. In Bluewater's own words: Bluewater's philosophy is simple: to make shopping an enjoyable, stress-free experience, to treat its customers as Guests. Trained Hosts are on hand to give a "helping hand' with shopping, provide information about where to shop, eat and which facilities are available. What more do you need for a good day out and Christmas Shop ????? There will be a comfort stop on the way up and on the way back. Cost for this trip is £15. Flowers for Christmas Wednesday 15th December, Royal Naval Club, 19.30 hrs Pam Welch Pam is a teacher and demonstrator of Contemporary Floral Design. She has exhibited at the National Flower Show, the Chelsea Flower Show, Wessex and Jersey Area Shows and various Church Flower Festivals, including Portsmouth Cathedral. Pam will show you how to enhance your Christmas table and surrounds. There will be a raffle at the end of the evening for the arrangements; the money will go to pay for the flowers used. Cost free A pre talk supper is available; the choice is between a) Lamb Madras Curry or b) Mediterranean Chicken both served with rice. The cost is £7.00 to be paid for when booking the demonstration. If having a pre talk supper please be at the club by 18.30hrs Thanks Charity Quiz Night Thursday 13th January 2011, The Royal Naval Club, 19.30hrs Yes - let's start to get rid of the after Festivities Blues by making the grey cells work. General anything goes quiz. A small prize will be given to the winners. Bookings are welcome either as singles or as a team of four - just remember to come up with an appropriate name for your team. There will be a cost of £2 per person, payable on the night that will go to SSAFA- Solidiers, Sailors, Airforce Association, There will be a pre quiz meal available; the choice will be between a) Beef Goulash or b) Lamb Provencale. The cost of this is £7.00. Please pay on booking. If you are having a pre talk supper please be at the club by 18.30pm Thanks. If you are going to book a couple of trips please may I have separate cheques and these will be cashed just before the trip or just after, When ordering pre talk suppers, please could you specify if you would like to order option a) or option b). This helps the chef at the club and enables us to have a choice. I hope this does not cause too many problems but please do feel free to ring me if in doubt. Please book early to avoid disappointment. If you find nearer the date you are unable to take up your place, you can cancel with 48 hours notice, by phoning 023 92356160 or with any other queries. |
