2009 Annual Dinner

[Fay]

Who do we contact regarding the above please?

[Ian]

Sue's organising the attendee list. But if there's anything you want to know, ask away...

[Fay]

Do we have to book, now, Ian, or will there be a reminder?

[Sue]

I have started a list of people interested in coming to the dinner. It is to be the Blacksmith's Arms Cudham., Feb 6th. I think that the number will have to be limited to 34. I shall have a chat to Jim in a day or two when he is back and then put details of event etc here on the site. I don't think we have made a firm booking as yet with them, they will require a deposit so we will need to take deposits to confirm places - I guess at the December meeting or by post. I will update everyone in a couple of days.

Cheers, Sue.

[Sue]

Jim is finalising the menu with the pub and I hope we can post it on the web site later today.

We have 25 names on the list so far - limit is 32, you can choose your starter and main at Thursday's meeting or e-mail it to me. The cost is £25 in advance if possible as have to pay a deposit : )

[Mike]

Sue can I check I am down (x2) pleasae?

[Jim]

Hi All

I've asked Rick to post the menu details on the main site. Here it is as well.

A Society Dinner has been arranged on Friday 6th February at the Blacksmith's Arms at Cudham.  There is a car park behind the pub, please arrive by 7:30pm so the first course can be served at 8pm. The address is:

The Blacksmiths Arms
Cudham Lane South
Cudham
Kent TN14 7QB
Tel: 01959 572678

Map Directions: http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?x=544632&y=159677&z=0&sv=TN14+7QB&st=2&pc=TN14+7QB&mapp=map.srf&searchp=ids.srf

It is a fixed price menu at £25 per person. Details below (vegetarian options still to be finalised, details on thursday). Please email Sue Peters (sue.orpington-astronomy.org.uk) or see her at the next meeting if you have not yet booked.

STARTERS

1.   Gravalax or Salmon, served on a bed of Watercress with a warm dill, mustard sauce.

2.   French Onion Soup, scented with cognac and herbs and finished with Gruyere Croutons.

3.   Prawn Cocktail with avocado and brown bread and butter.

4.   Vegetarian Option

MAIN

1.   Roast Scottish Sirloin of beef served on dauphinoisse Potatoes with Yorkshire pudding and wild mushroom sauce.

2.   Corn fed Chicken Supreme stuffed with a brunoise of leek, served on crushed baby potatoes with a green peppercorn sauce.

3.   English Leg of Lamb Steak served on dauphinoisse Potatoes with a blueberry and mint sauce.

4.   Fillet of Halibut, baked with a mushroom and garlic crust, served on a warm tomato vinaigrette with new potatoes.

5.   Vegetarian Option

All mains are served with a selection of fresh veg.

DESSERT

There will be a wide choice of desserts available from our usual running menu

TEA and COFFEE

[Sue]

Mike, Jim has list at present and I have asked him to check and add you and Cris if not already on.

[Jim]

Hi Mike

You and Cris are on.

[Mike]

Thanks.

[Rick]

I've asked Rick to post the menu details on the main site.

Now done. Sorry for the delay.

[Jim]

The Vegetarian options have now been finalised.  They are

To the starters menu...  Goats cheese grilled over a field mushroom, salad & warm herb vinaigrette.

To the Main menu........ Crepe filled with spinach, tomato & Brie glazed with welsh rarebit & Salad.

[Mike]

Sounds nice !

[Sue]

Hello All,

There are five spaces for the dinner if anyone else is interested. Please contact me by Sunday 1st Feb at latest as we have to give the pub our order first thing on Monday.You can pay on the night - £25.

I still have not had choices from the menu for Mike and Cris, Tom, and Ian. If you could let me know what you would like please.

Cheers Sue.

[Ian]

the usual suspects I see...

Expect an email Sue