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Select Connections (Members ‘Details of All Events’)

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The Merger of Connect 2 and Select Singles has now been finalised and the Clubs are very successfully working as one under the new Club name Select Connections. We have 2 super Club Nights at Frimley and Hampton Court, and weekly ‘free’ Pub Social at Cobham. The Club offers an absolute ‘Pandora’s Box’ of events each month. As a Member of our New SuperClub you will receive either via e-mail or in the post our ‘Flexible Friends’ consisting of (i) Current month programme Grid; (ii) The next month’s draft calendar grid; (iii) Events in Detail sheets for the current month + holidays info. We now offer ‘Gold’ and ‘Silver’ Memberships, and Guests have 3 visits.

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Note: Under the ‘Select Friends Offer’, if a current member introduces a new guest taking out annual membership, they will receive a free month’s membership, if you introduce 2 new members then = 3 free months membership!

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[R] Regular events - : Mon: FRIMLEY CLUB NIGHT, JIVING at IMBER COURT : Tue QUIZZES (FAIRMILE & MARQUIS) & BADMINTON : Wed Beginners BADMINTON & JIVING : Thur IMBER COURT ‘LIVE’ CLUB NIGHT, SENIOR CINEMA & FLOODLIT TENNIS; Fri BOWLING (GUILDFORD~PINE RIDGE~TOLWORTH),

EPSOM CINEMA, PINE RIDGE PLATTER: Sun GOLF (EVERY SUNDAY).

For details of times, contact names, etc refer to ‘Details of Regular Events’ pages

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December 2007

Sat 1st Dec

8 for 8.30pm

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Rupert

[R] TEN-PIN-BOWLING TOURNAMENT at Guildford Spectrum

At Guildford Spectrum, Parkway, Guildford. With Rupert

For a fun night out, support your area team as its Guildford v Tolworth v Pine Ridge, and there is a cup at stake!! Full of thrills, spills and cries of delight as the STRIKE bar flashes … and groans of despair when the ball slithers unceremoniously down the gutter -> so come along, either to play or as a spectator!! And cheer them on

Two games (includes shoe hire): £9.00 8 for 8.30pm start … MUST BOOK IN TO PLAY!

Directions: Guildford Spectrum Leisure Complex: A3 exit Guildford Leisure Centre, follow signs, free car-parking. Train to Guildford Station -> take bus 100 or 200.

Sat 1st Dec

7.30 for 8pm

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Peter

FINESSE CHINESE RESTAURANT,

Unit 6, The Rotunda, Clarence Street, Kingston Upon Thames, KT1 1QJ

Join Peter for a night of Chinese delights, as we visit Finesse, an oriental all-you-can-eat buffet offering over 40 authentic dishes varying from Chinese, Thai, Malaysian and Japanese cuisine. Vegetarian dishes are available too This is a really good restaurant to try out. Here you will enjoy a quick, cheap, cheerful meal. The atmosphere is nice as well, never to rowdy and window seats are available overlooking the bumbling streets.

Cost: £11 for ‘all you can eat menu’

Meet Peter in the restaurant 7.30pm for 8pm sit down.

Sun 2nd Dec

12 for 12.15pm

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Celia

HERITAGE: CLANDON PARK CHRISTMAS LUNCH

The Street, West Clandon, Guildford GU4 7RQ

Join Celia for Christmas lunch in the vaulted undercroft of Clandon Park, built in the 1730’s by the Venetian architect Giacomo Leoni. The Palladian Mansion has been extensively restored and redecorated. The House has magnificent rooms including the two - storied Marble Hall, one of the finest examples in Europe, which makes an exciting introduction to the house and breathtaking backdrop. The Gardens include a parterre on the South side overlooked by a grotto, Maori House and Dutch Gardens on the East side. Christmas at Clandon 2007 – the menu is superb (www.clandonpark.co.uk) Please call in early as we need to book asap!!

2 courses £17.95 or 3 courses £21.95 (+ service)

Sun 2nd Dec

10.15 for 10.30am start

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Host Tudor

3 mile Esher ‘Commons’ Walk and Pub Lunch

Meet Tudor for a winter's stroll in the West End area of Esher traversing Esher and Fairmile Commons and visiting the Black Pond. Optional pub lunch afterwards.

Meet Tudor outside "The Prince of Wales" pub, Winterdown Road , West End, Esher at 10.30a.m.

Sun 2nd Dec 9.45am

[R] GOLF at a local ‘Pay as you go’ Golf Club – Member’s local course in and around Surrey. Play 9 holes in superb surroundings, call Adrian

Sun 2nd to Mon 3rd Dec 07

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Pam

Cost from £69.95 (single supp £12)

Need to book asap with £30 deposit

BATH CHRISTMAS MARKET & The Cotswolds

A not-to-be-missed Festive Shopping Break! Combining the very best of seasonal shopping, fine, food and entertainment with Bath’s spectacular Christmas Lights, it’s a Yuletide experience to remember, also includes short tour of the lovely Cotswolds & visit to the historic & elegant town of Cheltenham.

Day One: leaving from various pick up points (Pam has the list) the coach travels to the beautiful Georgian city of Bath, arriving early afternoon, then you can wander and partake of what you fancy in this famous Christmas Market ~ over 120 traditional wooden chalet-style stalls; handmade crafts, unique jewellery pieces and decorations, cards, toys and locally produced food and drink, and not forgetting the festive entertainment makes for a very special experience. Plus of course explore and then partake of an early evening meal in Bath and then we head off to our overnight hotel, in the Express Holiday Inn (or similar)

Day Two ~ After full English breakfast, travel to the Cotswolds and the Regency Spa town of Cheltenham, renowned for its stylish shopping, the perfect place to pick up those last few gifts, then we have lunch before travelling homeward, arriving back mid-late evening.

DO BOOK ASAP – places going fast! Limited number of places.

Every Monday

CLUB NIGHT at Frimley

8.30pm-11pm

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    [R] CLUB NIGHT at The Rose & Thistle, (Social evening)

Sturt Road, Frimley Green, GU16 6HT

A haven for those not able to easily commute into central Surrey, where we meet weekly, chat and socialise, organise events and holidays, in our exclusive ‘Conservatory’ room and outdoor patio area At the Rose & Thistle ~ a lovely ‘olde worlde’ pub on Frimley Green. (Members Free / Guests £5). Get me there: http://maps.google.com/maps?q=GU16+6HT

EVERY MONDAY

8.30 for 8.45pm ‘til 10.45pm

[R] JIVE / ROCK ‘n ROLL CLUB NIGHT ……. Call Rita (07795-143233) or Sandra (01932 883561)

Met. Police Sports Club, Ember Lane, East Molesey, Surrey KT8 0BT [Teaching & Freestlye]

All Welcome, cost £7pp, (members £6), Bar (or bring own drinks) and Table nibbles. Rock’n Roll is fun, keeps you fit & will enhance your social life. (two left feet, no rhythm – No Problem!)

Tue 4th Dec

8 for 8.30pm

[R] QUIZ at THE FAIRMILE, Portsmouth Road, Cobham KT11 1BW Alternate Tuesday’s

Quiz mistress Rosemary. £3 Members / £4 Guests – cash prizes & Hot Snacks.

Every Tuesday

[R] BADMINTON at Woking Leisure Centre, get fit with friends, call Richard

Wed 5th Dec

PUB SOCIAL …………

8.30-11.00pm Call Rita (07795-143233) or Sandra (01932 883561)

[R] MEET NEW & PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS Pub Social Evening at The FAIRMILE, Portsmouth Road, Cobham KT11 1BW

Further to popular demand, and to support our monthly House Parties for New Members, we will now host on the second Wednesday of each month at the fabulous Fairmile to introduce PROSPECTIVE, NEW, RECENT and RE-JOINING Members to Loyalty Members who are more established in the Club. The Fairmile is such a lovely old hostelry and perfect to chat and socialise, drink, and of course ensure your social diary is on track, catching up with the latest events, booking-in and exchange news with friends old and new, with choices of ‘real ale’ and well stocked wine cellar! This is a FREE evening for Members, Ex-members and Guests, there is no limitation on visits and All Welcome.

Wed 5th Dec

7 for 7.30pm

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Leigh

ALADDIN PANTO: co-starring Leigh as a DAME!! at Byfleet

At ST. MARY’S SCHOOL, Entrance on Hart Road, Byfleet

7 for 7.30pm start, we have just 6 tickets for this sell out annual amateur production. Said to be better than the Broadway Shows!! Mince pies & Tea refreshments

See Leigh in full Pantomime regalia. – 3 tickets left at £6 (mince pies & Tea inc)

Wed 5th Dec

Lydia

[R] ‘ORANGE WEDNESDAY’ CINEMA CLUB at Bracknell Odeon

The Point, Skimped Hill Lane, Bracknell, Berkshire RG12 1EN (Near The Peel Centre) - with Lydia. Meet Lydia at the Cinema at 7.30pm, we decide the Film(s) to see at Club Night.

Wed 5th Dec

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Geoff / Martin

[R] Beginners BADMINTON at Lightwater Leisure Centre, The Avenue, Lightwater, Surrey. GU18 5RG. Martin instructs on basics. Play 7-8pm (arrive 10 mins early, ready to play!). Cost £3.50 approx. Call Martin as Geoff away for 2 weeks

Every Wed

[R] JIVING ’classes & freestyle’ beginners/intermediate with Lynn & Pete (Private Club near Bisley)

 

Every Thursday

Thur 6th Dec

CLUB NIGHT

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8.30-11.45pm

(discounted drinks 8.30-9.30pm)

[R] IMBER COURT ‘Disco’, CLUB NIGHT with DJ ‘Infinite’ Ken

Met. Police Sports Club, Ember Lane, East Molesey, KT8 0BT

Top DJ Ken’s spinning the discs tonight, playing your requests from contemporary chart hits to classic tracks through the decades. So join us at our super venue with its smart deco, Night Club ambience, large dance floor, and as always our top gear party is a must for all music lovers, disco divas, and jive bunnies. Lots of car parking. (Members £3 / Guests £6). Guests maximum 3 visits before joining.

Get me there: http://maps.google.com/maps?q=KT8+0BT

Thur 6th Dec 11am

Rosemary

[R] CINEMA & SOCIAL ‘FOR THE OVER 50’s’ at ESHER. Rosemary hosts at the Odeon Cinema, 22 High Street, Esher, Surrey. KT10 9RT Film: The Hoax ~ Richard Gere

Every Thursday

7.15 for 7.30pm

[R] FLOOD-LIT TENNIS at Aldershot Tennis Centre – please check with Martin. Play from 7.30pm, cost approx £3.50. Call Martin whilst Geoff away for 2 weeks

1st Friday of Month

R] TEN-PIN-BOWLING at Guildford Spectrum - Rupert hosts MUST BOOK IN TO PLAY! 2 games £9, arrive 8 for 8.30pm. Will not be holding this week, vis-à-vis Tournament

Fri 7th to Sun 9th Dec

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Sylvia

0208 546 2035

CONTEMPORARY ART EXHIBITION at Sylvia’s in Kingston

Sylvia invites us to her studio to view her works of arts cast in many different art media, with over 150 pieces for sale, framed and unframed on canvas and paper … make lovely Christmas presents.

Preview: (i) Friday 7th Dec … 6.30-9.30pm: (ii) Sat 8th Dec … 10am-7pm: (iii) Sun 9th Dec …1-6pm

Address and directions on booking in. www.sylviasandwith.ukartists.com

Every Friday

From 8pm

[R] Tango Fandango ~ Wimbledon Lecture Hall, 26 Lingfield Road, Wimbledon SW19 4QD Johann hosts our Friday evening Argentine tango lessons. £8

Sat 8th Dec

From 7pm ‘til 12.30pm

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Call Rita (0208 780 9023 / 07795-143233) or Sandra (01932 883561)

CHRISTMAS PARTY ‘Glam & Glitzy’ Dine & Disco (DJ ~ Nick)

HOEBRIDGE GOLF CLUB ~ Old Woking Road, Old Woking (on B382), GU22 8JH

With over 100 party loving people in the mood for a good time, this is the place to be! Start your Festive Christmas season off, with dash, verve and jolly good fun ~ Hoebridge is such a great venue, so dress it up ‘Black Tie’ & ‘Glam & Glitzy’, then its over to you, our fun loving crowd of Connectors

to make merry with the Christmas Cheer, dancing the night away with ‘mirage’ Nick until 12.15am.

7.00 for 7.15pm: Three-course sit down dinner ~ amid a sea of balloons, table gifts, those terrible corny jokes!! table poppers, crackers & good friends! The Festive Menu has a lots of delicious choices:

80 Diners tickets ~ 70 x £29 Members / 10 x £34 Silver & Guests • first 40 ~ tables stay put • next 20 ~ tables move sideways • final 20 ~ its £3 off as tables are no more after 9pm (but you are served 1st).

30 Disco Only tickets ~ £12 Members / £17 Non-Members from 9.00pm

Note: we are strictly limiting numbers and ratio of ladies/gents. Carriages at 12.30am.

Sat 8th Dec

from 7pm ‘til 12.30am

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Geoff

CHRISTMAS PARTY - Mecure Bush Hotel Farnham

The Borough, Farnham, GU9 7NN

The Bush Hotel dates back to the 17th Century and is reputed to be one of England's oldest Coaching Inns. Set in the centre of the market town of Farnham,. We have 25 reservations for dinner and accommodation. The cost is £27.50 per person starts at 7pm and includes a three course meal

Dancing after the meal with the bar closing at 12:30 and we are kicked out at 1am.

Plus, at it is a Christmas bash everyone is going to want to drink so Geoff will make arrangements for taxis or a coach when all the numbers are in.

Please contact Geoff asap to book in with a £10.00 deposit per person

Sun 9th Dec

11 for 11.15am

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John

4.5 miles Heart of Richmond Walk & Lass o’ Richmond lunch with JohnC

Distance approx 4.5 miles, meet at 11.00am for 11.15am start at Pembroke lodge car park near the Refreshment kiosk, visiting Penn Ponds and the Isabella plantation. with a pub lunch afterwards in the Lass o' Richmond Hill. Mainly flat, one small hill. Walking boots and waterproofs Recommended

2nd Sunday

Mid-Morning

[R] GOLF at a local ‘Pay as you go’ Golf Club Member’s local course in and around Frimley, Hampshire. Play 9 holes in superb surroundings, call Martin

EVERY MONDAY

8.30 for 8.45pm ‘til 10.45pm

[R] JIVE / ROCK ‘n ROLL CLUB NIGHT ……. Call Rita (07795-143233) or Sandra (01932 883561)

Met. Police Sports Club, Ember Lane, East Molesey, Surrey KT8 0BT [Teaching & Freestlye]

All Welcome, cost £7pp, (members £6), Bar (or bring own drinks) and Table nibbles. Rock’n Roll is fun, keeps you fit & will enhance your social life. (two left feet, no rhythm – No Problem!)

Every Monday

CLUB NIGHT at Frimley

8.30pm-11pm

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    [R] CLUB NIGHT at The Rose & Thistle, (Social evening)

Sturt Road, Frimley Green, GU16 6HT

A haven for those not able to easily commute into central Surrey, where we meet weekly, chat and socialise, organise events and holidays, in our exclusive ‘Conservatory’ room and outdoor patio area At the Rose & Thistle ~ a lovely ‘olde worlde’ pub on Frimley Green. (Members Free / Guests £5).

Get me there: http://maps.google.com/maps?q=GU16+6HT

Tue 11th Dec

8 for 9pm

[ R] QUIZ at the Marquis of Granby at the FAIRMILE in Cobham with Peter & Audrey

Portsmouth Road, Cobham KT11 1BW (Temporary move for 1 session whilst the Marquis is unavailable, please note we are not holding Quiz on 25th Dec – so next one at the Marquis is Tuesday 8th January 2008)

£3 Members / £4 Guests – Cash prizes & Hot snacks.

Every Tuesday

[R] BADMINTON at Woking Leisure Centre, get fit with friends, call Richard

Every Wednesday

Wed 12th Dec

SOCIAL …………

8.30-11.00pm

[R] INTIMATE SOCIAL EVENING at The FAIRMILE ‘Free’ evening. All welcome

Portsmouth Road, Cobham KT11 1BW

Lovely night of socialising, chatting, drinking, and of course ensuring your social diary is on track, catching up with the latest events, booking-in and exchange news with friends old and new, with choices of ‘real ale’ and well stocked wine cellar! This is a FREE evening for Members, Ex-members and Guests, there is no limitation on visits and All Welcome. Call Rita (07795-143233)

Wed 12th Dec 6.45 for 7pm ……….

Rita (07795-143233)

THEATRE: SNOW WHITE PANTOMIME at Wimbledon Theatre

New Wimbledon Theatre, the Broadway, Wimbledon. SW19 1QG

With heart-throb Ross Kemp as the villainous henchman, king of Pantomime comedy Bobby Davro plays Muddles, alongside them, Harry Potter’s Warwick Davis as Prof Doc and Aimie Atkinson as the perfect Snow White.
The wait is almost over, with spectacular sets, sparkling costumes, hilarious comedy, bags of audience participation and first class song and dance, this years Pantomime is set to be the biggest of them all!

Hi Ho, Hi Ho it’s off to Panto we go!

Meet Rita in Foyer at 6.45pm. Best Seats discounted price £11 (£24)~ Need to book NOW

Wed 12th Dec

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Geoff / Martin

[R] Beginners BADMINTON at Lightwater Leisure Centre, The Avenue, Lightwater, Surrey. GU18 5RG. Martin instructs on basics. Play 7-8pm (arrive 10 mins early, ready to play!). Cost £3.50 approx. Call Martin whilst Geoff away for 2 weeks

Every Wed

[R] JIVING ’classes & freestyle’ beginners/intermediate with Lynn & Pete (Private Club near Bisley)

Every Thursday

Thur 13th Dec

CLUB NIGHT

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8.30-11.45pm

(discounted drinks 8.30-9.30pm)

[R] IMBER COURT ‘live’, CLUB NIGHT with ‘ CREATIVE COVERS

Met. Police Sports Club, Ember Lane, East Molesey,

This super group of talented musicians and their fantastic vocalist put on a terrific show, its pure entertainment, and with a little added floorshow to heighten the tempo ~ it’s a must for music lovers and for disco divas. The guys play a full range of disco covers and have been known to accept requests, so disco divas will be happy. Our super venue with its smart deco, extended room space, large dance floor, and Happy Hour 8-9pm discounted drinks to get us in the mood. So whether you’re a disco diva, jive bunnie or just there to socialise ~ it’s a super night at Imber Court. Lots of car parking. (Members £3 / Guests £6). Guests are most welcome to visit, to a max of 3 qualifying events from 1st April, prior to joining our SuperClub. Get me there: http://maps.google.com/maps?q=KT8+0BT

Thur 13th Dec 11am

Rosemary

[R] CINEMA & SOCIAL ‘FOR THE OVER 50’s’ at ESHER. Rosemary hosts at the Odeon Cinema, 22 High Street, Esher, Surrey. KT10 9RT Film: 3 : 10 to Yuma ~ Russell Crowe

Every Thursday

7.15 for 7.30pm

[R] FLOOD-LIT TENNIS at Aldershot Tennis Centre – please check with Martin (Geoff away for 2 weeks). Play from 7.30pm, cost approx £3.50. Call Martin to book in.

2nd Fri Mthly

8 for 8.30pm

[R] TEN-PIN-BOWLING at Pine Ridge Golf Club - Old Bisley Road, Frimley, Camberley, Surrey. GU16 9NX. Hosted by Steve. MUST BOOK IN TO PLAY! 2 games £8

Fri 14th Dec

7.30pm

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Peter

Spiritual Evening – CLEAR OUR YOUR PAST, with Sarah Jane Grace

The Sanctuary, St Michael’s Church, Church Street, Ewell KT17
Sarah Jane talks us through recollections of fragments or memories of past lives and it can be helpful to journey back to these memories through meditation to help us understand situations in present Spiritualism can help us begin to look into those worlds beyond. It is a bridge that can help us touch the intangible. Meet Peter at 7.30pm at the Sanctuary prompt (doors close at 8pm).

Every Friday

From 8pm

[R] Tango Fandango ~ Wimbledon Lecture Hall, 26 Lingfield Road, Wimbledon SW19 4QD Johann hosts our Friday evening Argentine tango lessons. £8

2nd Fri monthly

EPSOM CINEMA CLUB, sorry no meeting this month with Chris

Sat 15th Dec

8’til 12pm

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Rita (07795-143233) of Sandra (01932-883561)

JIVE & ROCK’n’ROLL DISCO PARTY with Val & Patrick at Epsom at St. Joseph’s Hall, St. Margaret’s Drive, Epsom

Val & Patrick invite us to their Christmas Party by Candle light. There is a full buffet (please bring along a plate of food to add to our ‘pot-luck’ buffet spread and your own drinks & glass). DJ ‘Pat the Hat’ is on home ground playing lots of 60’s 70’s 80’s classics plus jive & rock’n roll. It’s a large wooden dance floor and tickets limited … so book in for a fabulous night of music, food, disco and jive

8 ‘til 12pm: MUST buy tickets In Advance: £7 (Please bring your own drinks & buffet plate-up)

Sat 15th Dec

8.30 for 9pm

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Maureen

BOOMBOOM CLUB with ‘KAST OFF KINKS’ Christmas Show

Sutton Football Club, Gander Green Lane, Cheam, Surrey

The trio of Kast Off Kinks members comprise, bass player John Dalton, drummer Mick Avory and keyboard player John Gosling, and new sideman Dave Clarke. So definitely not a tribute band and they’re back playing the early stuff now and again, rather than 300 nights a year, and don’t they just love it! We have reserved 6 tickets at £13 (£15 on the door). Maureen will be down at front of Stage.

Sun 16th Dec

All day Event

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Hosted by Bea & Jacqui

CAROL SERVICE ‘Sing-A-Long’ at the Albert Hall, London with Bea & Jacqui

Royal Albert Hall, Kensington

Meet Bea & Jacqui, under the clock on Waterloo Station at 11.15am for 11.30 start.

Walk to Royal Albert Hall stopping for hot drink and cake at a café on route.

Need to be at Royal Albert Hall by 13.45pm, the Concert starts at 2.30pm, and it promises to be a wonderful concert that's guaranteed to set you up for Christmas – Raymond Gubbay's Christmas Carol Singalong at the Royal Albert Hall. Clap your hands, stamp your feet and sing your heart out as TV's Jonathan Cohen leads you through the fun filled jamboree of popular carols and festive songs. After concert find somewhere to eat and then see the Christmas lights on our walk back to Waterloo.

Sun 16th Dec

From 2pm

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Rosemary

Buffet, Mulled Wine & Hot Mince Pies ‘A first taste Christmas’

Hosted by Rosemary in Walton

Spend a lovely cosy afternoon at Rosemary’s and enjoy that first taste of Christmas … mulled wine, splendid buffet and hot mince pies with friends .. absolute heaven.

So forget the shopping, the decorations, the to-do lists and put your feet up for an hour or two.

You may like to bring your own other alcoholic beverages.

Cost £8 includes buffet, mulled wine, soft drinks & mince pies. 2.00pm onwards

Directions: Full directions and contact details etc., given at the time of booking

Sun 16th Dec 9.45 for 10am

[R] GOLF with Adrian at Hoebridge Golf Club. Play 9 holes in superb surroundings, call Adrian – need to book in by Friday please

Mon 17th Dec

Every Monday

CLUB NIGHT at Frimley

8.30pm-11pm

    [R] CLUB NIGHT at The Rose & Thistle, (Social evening)

Sturt Road, Frimley Green, GU16 6HT

A haven for those not able to easily commute into central Surrey, where we meet weekly, chat and socialise, organise events and holidays, in our exclusive ‘Conservatory’ room and outdoor patio area At the Rose & Thistle ~ a lovely ‘olde worlde’ pub on Frimley Green. (Members Free / Guests £5).

Get me there: http://maps.google.com/maps?q=GU16+6HT

EVERY MONDAY

8.30 for 8.45pm ‘til 10.45pm

[R] JIVE / ROCK ‘n ROLL CLUB NIGHT ……. Call Rita (07795-143233) or Sandra (01932 883561)

Met. Police Sports Club, Ember Lane, East Molesey, Surrey KT8 0BT [Teaching & Freestlye]

All Welcome, cost £7pp, (members £6), Bar (or bring own drinks) and Table nibbles. Rock’n Roll is fun, keeps you fit & will enhance your social life. (two left feet, no rhythm – No Problem!)

Tue 18th Dec

8 for 8.30pm

[R] QUIZ at THE FAIRMILE, Portsmouth Road, Cobham KT11 1BW Alternate Tuesday’s

Quiz mistress Rosemary. £3 Members / £4 Guests – cash prizes & Hot Snacks.

Every Tuesday

[R] BADMINTON at Woking Leisure Centre, get fit with friends, call Richard

Wed 19th Dec

8 for 8.30pm

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Rita (07795-13233)

‘Informal’ STEERING GROUP MEETING at The Fairmile

with a complimentary glass of wine & mince pie! Portsmouth Road, Cobham KT11 1BW

Calling all Members – we need as many Members to come along as possible to make their voices known, pose ideas, concepts, positives & negatives, tell it the way you see it – we discuss them all & make the changes that will shape the face of Select Connections going forward.

Agenda: Jan/Dec Events Programmes; Update/feedback; Membership; AOB??

Meet Rita (07795143233) and Sandra (01932 883561), 8pm’ish. All Members Welcome

NB: If you would like to come earlier then do have a meal in the Cedar Room (10% discount)

Every Wed

[R] JIVING ’classes & freestyle’ beginners/intermediate with Lynn & Pete (Private Club near Bisley)

Every Thursday

Thur 20th Dec CLUB NIGHT

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8.30-11.45pm

(discounted drinks 8.30-9.30pm)

[R] IMBER COURT ‘Disco’, CLUB NIGHT with DJ ‘Carl’

Met. Police Sports Club, Ember Lane, East Molesey, KT8 0BT

Top DJ Carl is spinning the discs tonight, playing your requests from contemporary chart hits to classic tracks through the decades. So join us at our super venue with its smart deco, Night Club ambience, large dance floor, and as always our top gear party is a must for all music lovers, disco divas, and jive bunnies. Lots of car parking. (Members £3 / Guests £6). Guests maximum 3 visits before joining.

Get me there: http://maps.google.com/maps?q=KT8+0BT

Thur 20th Dec 10am

Rosemary

[R] CINEMA & SOCIAL ‘FOR THE OVER 50’s’ at ESHER. Rosemary hosts at the Odeon Cinema, 22 High Street, Esher, Surrey. KT10 9RT Film: Atonement ~ Keira Knightley

3rd Fri mthly

21st Dec

[R] TEN-PIN-BOWLING ~ Charington Bowl, Tolworth, Kingston Road, Tolworth KT5 9PB (off A3), Hosted by John & Paul. Cost £6.10. 8 for 8.30pm

Fri 21st Dec

5.30 ‘til 7.30pm

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Rita (07795-143233)

CAROLS & FESTIVE SPIRIT AT HAMPTON COURT

Hampton Court Palace, Surrey KT8 9AU

Carol singing with a difference! Sing festive songs as we roam through the palace's courtyards and moonlit gardens, accompanied by a brass band. £7.00 MUST BOOK NOW only 6 TICKETS

Please book in NOW / ASAP so that we can purchase more tickets as soon as available, meet up at 5.30pm in front of the Railway station at Hampton Court and we will then walk across to Hampton Court to join in the Carol Singing which starts at 6pm until 7.30pm. Call Rita for further details.

Fri 21st Dec

8.30 for 9pm

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Maureen

BOOMBOOM CLUB with ‘THE BOHEMIANS’ Christmas Show

Sutton Football Club, Gander Green Lane, Cheam, Surrey SM1 2EY

One of the best ‘Queen’ tribute bands around, Rob Comber's outrageous stage antics and personality making him the perfect Freddie, and guitarist Nick Ballard tracks Brian May's inimitable style. The two set show offers all the Queen favourites from "We Will Rock You" through "Bohemian Rhapsody" to the climactic "We Are The Champions". Sing a long, dance drink and just let yourself enjoy, a great evening!! Meet Maureen inside, usually near to the front saving the best places. Pay & collect 6 reserved tickets at £10 (£12 on the door) … name of Select Connections/ Rita Watson

Every Friday

From 8pm

[R] Tango Fandango ~ Wimbledon Lecture Hall, 26 Lingfield Road, Wimbledon SW19 4QD Johann hosts our Friday evening Argentine tango lessons. £8

Sat 22nd Dec

8.30-12.30

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Rita (0208 780 9023 / 07795-143233) or Sandra (01932 883561)

CHRISTMAS PARTY DISCO at IMBER COURT – with DJ Nick

Met. police sports club, Ember Lane, East Molesey KT8 0BT

Everyone invited to our last Disco of the Year, celebrate in style, the balloons will be flying, Nick is our DJ ensuring the Party is in top gear all night, and will be Christmas Charity Raffle. Plus, just to make it more interesting wear something FESTIVE, (if nothing else it will save you £1 on the door – subject to adjudicators OK!!)

From 8.30pm ‘til 12.30pm (Bar ‘til midnight) Tickets: Members £8 (£10 on Door) / Guests £10

Sat 22nd Dec

8-12pm

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Shirley

WINE CIRCLE EVENING at Yateley

Held at Yateley School in the Main Hall, School Lane, Yateley, Hampshire GU46 6NW

Shirley is inviting Members to come along to sample free Punch, Wine & Beer all for £9 inclusive. Limited tickets from Shirley

 

Sat 22nd Dec

8.30 for 9pm

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Maureen

BOOMBOOM CLUB with ‘THE MODS’ – Music of an Era Xmas Show

Sutton United Football Club, Gander Green Lane, Sutton, Surrey SM1 2EY

These Groups of talented musicians fronted by singer Johnny Warman, they play all the hits of the decades and with such panache, energy - its electric and vibrant the atmosphere of a ‘speak easy’ re-creating the tempo and the pure magic of good music. Sing a long, dance drink and just let yourself enjoy, a great evening!! Meet Maureen from 8.30pm (she is usually near to the front by the stage) – securing the best standing places!! So pick up reserved tickets at the door under name of Select Connections / Rita Watson by 9pm so get reduced price £10.

Sun 23rd Dec

12.30 for 1pm

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Rosemary 01932-254322

SILVERMERE FESTIVE LUNCH with Rosemary

Silvermere Golf Club, Redhill Road, Cobham, Surrey KT11 1EF

Upstairs in the lovely Inn On The Lake Restaurant, with Rosemary. Enjoy a wonderful 4-course lunch in the function room upstairs – places limited. This splendid Carvery Lunch includes a help-yourself ‘starter table’ with a very wide selection of cold starters plus a soup option, a main course of 2 roast meats with vegetarian option, plus a selection of seasonal veggies, roast/boiled potatoes, yorkshires etc. and a selection of desserts which are to die for! Plus coffee and mints.

Cost is £19.95 (inc free glass of wine, coffee & mints). Please book in with £10 deposit.

Meet Rosemary downstairs at 12.30 – lunch booked for 1pm.

Sun 23rd

    Check with Adrian or Martin if Golf is on today?

Every Monday

CLUB NIGHT at Frimley

8.30pm-11pm

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Lydia

    [R] CLUB NIGHT at The Rose & Thistle, (Social evening)

Sturt Road, Frimley Green, GU16 6HT

A haven for those not able to easily commute into central Surrey, where we meet weekly, chat and socialise, organise events and holidays, in our exclusive ‘Conservatory’ room and outdoor patio area At the Rose & Thistle ~ a lovely ‘olde worlde’ pub on Frimley Green. (Members Free / Guests £5). Get me there: http://maps.google.com/maps?q=GU16+6HT

Christmas Eve

24th Dec

Event to be Confirmed, maybe just a pub evening social or local event … if you have anything in mind please let us know??

Christmas Day morning 11.30am – 1pm

SCENIC ‘PEN PONDS’ STROLL & Bucks Fizz Toast with Sue G

Meet Sue at the Pen Ponds car park in Richmond Park, for a short walk across to the Ponds to feed the ducks (take lots of bread) and then stroll around the water ways before returning to the cars for a glass of Buck Fizz to toast Christmas Day.

Christmas Day

25th Dec

From 2pm

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Rita (07795-143233)

XMAS LUNCH / DINNER – ‘Open House’ at Wimbledon

share this special festive day and have fun with good friends, all the trimmings as well!

Flat 2 Albemarle House, 76 Wimbledon Park Side, Wimbledon SW19 5NP

It’s a House Party with a difference – very informal and a social day for relaxing with friends, traditional Christmas lunch / dinner: party fayre throughout the day, and then whatever you fancy i.e. walk on the Common, home entertainment, cards or ‘low key’ games, maybe dance in the evening. So stay a couple of hours or all day, but do book in as can only cater for 16 max (members only). Please contact Rita if you would to being along some goodies … otherwise just bring drinks, yourself & sense of humour? Early arrivals get to help with dinner, late stayers to wash up! Food & Soft drinks supplied. Cost £10, please book in early. Visiting Celebrity Chef is ‘Our Graham’ back by popular demand

Wed 26th Dec

BOXING DAY – nothing arranged for today, but if you feel the urge, then please feel free!

Every Thursday

Thur 27th Dec

CLUB NIGHT

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8.30-11.45pm

(discounted drinks 8.30-9.30pm)

[R] IMBER COURT ‘Disco’, CLUB NIGHT with DJ ‘Starlite’ John

Met. Police Sports Club, Ember Lane, East Molesey, KT8 0BT

Top DJ John’s spinning the discs tonight, playing your requests from contemporary chart hits to classic tracks through the decades. So join us at our super venue with its smart deco, Night Club ambience, large dance floor, and as always our top gear party is a must for all music lovers, disco divas, and jive bunnies. Lots of car parking. (Members £3 / Guests £6). Guests maximum 3 visits before joining.

Get me there: http://maps.google.com/maps?q=KT8+0BT

 

 

Fri 28th Dec

8pm

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Rosemary

FISH & CHIPS at Molesey with Rosemary - Table booked for 8.30pm

Superfish Restaurant, 51 Old Woking Road, West Byfleet, KT14 6LG

A brilliant licensed Fish n’ Chip restaurant which includes choice of Small, Large or Moby Dick! sized portions of Fish, Chips, French Bread n butter, pickles etc from £5.45-£8.30. Fish is cooked to perfection, crispy batter, chunky chips, the Chicken is excellent too!!

10 Places ONLY booked for our own section front of house.

Fri 28th Dec

8.30 for 9pm

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Maureen

BOOMBOOM CLUB with ‘Rollin Stoned’ – Sutton

Sutton United Football Club, Gander Green Lane, Sutton, Surrey SM1 2EY

With a Rolling'Stoned show, the costumes are shamelessly camp gaudy and fab, the instruments genuinely vintage and the wit irreverent. The show includes not only all the classic crowd pleasing hits, but is spiced with enough eclectic selections from the deeper recesses of Stones Album archives to satisfy the most demanding of "Buffs. Sing a long, dance drink and just let yourself enjoy, a great evening!! Meet Maureen from 8.30pm (she is usually near the front by the stage) – securing the best standing places!! Pick up reserved tickets at the door - name of Select Connections / Rita Watson by 9pm = reduced price £10.

Sat 29th Dec

7.30 ’til late

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Pauline B

HOUSE PARTY ‘BLAZING SADDLES!’ at Pauline’s in Ewell

Directions on booking in.

Hang onto your westerns and cowboy boots as Pauline is cooking up a range of tantalising ‘outback dishes’. Starters – still in the melting pot? ; Main Course – Bangers n’ mash or Spicy curry, with Salad, Rolls etc, unlimited soft drinks. Then DANCING to Great 60’s Music.

We have a maximum of 30 places, (15 men and 15 women).

Cost £10 (bring your own alcoholic drinks please) 7.30pm until late. *Members Only*

Sat 29th Dec

8.30 for 9pm

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Maureen

BOOMBOOM CLUB with ‘NEW AMEN CORNER’ Xmas Special Show

Sutton Football Club, Gander Green Lane, Cheam, Surrey

Andy Fairweather-Low & Amen Corner was one of the most exciting bands around on the sixties pop scene - a mixture of mod psychedelic power pop, with heavy horns, swirling Hammond organ, and power house live show. Hits included "Gin House", "Bend Me Shape Me", "If Paradise was half as Nice", "High in the Sky", & "Hello Suzie";

We have reserved 6 tickets at £10 (£12 on the door) do book-in asap. Sing a long, dance drink and just let yourself enjoy, a great evening!! Meet Maureen from 8.30pm (she is usually near the front by the stage) – securing the best standing places!! Pick up reserved tickets at the door - name of Select Connections/Rita Watson by 9pm to get reduced price £10

Sun 30th Dec

11am

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Suzy

SUZY’S SHORT SEASONAL STROLL in Hampton Court & lunch after

Meet Suzy at 11.00am at the Diane Fountain in Bushy Park.

Admire the winter landscape in this varied 445 hectare Park, as we take a gentle stroll of around 2 miles traversing the wide and majestic avenue of triple rows of horse chestnut trees, see Christopher Wren’s fountain with a statue of Diana by Francesco Fan, and Fallow deer grazing under the trees in the park. Then we repair to local hostelry for drinks and lunch. A super way to spend Christmas Sunday with friends of a like mind.

Parking should be free at the car park near to the Fountain or just across the road from the Garage (just up from the Cardinal Worsley) also in the bus lane as it is a bank holiday

Sun 30th Dec to Tue 2nd Jan

NEW YEAR’S BREAK in PARIS EURO DISNEY (4 days)

Bea has arranged for 3 nights / 4 days in Paris, with New Years Eve spent in EuroDisney, for £165 and we have availability for 10 (5 already taken) so please call Bea asap if you would like to take a festive ‘oh la la’ in gay Paris.

Mon 31st Dec from 8pm’til 1.30am

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Call Rita (0208 780 9023 / 07795-143233) Sandra (01932 883561) or Rosemary

NEW YEAR’S EVE ~ MASQUERADE PARTY at IMBER COURT

Met. police sports club, Ember Lane, East Molesey KT8 0BT

This promises to be a fantastic evening of fantasy (everyone to wear a mask), sparkling wine, magic, balloons, and festive trimmings. Feel free to dress to the occasion, DJ’s, Glam & Glitzy, Costumed, or Smart Evening … our masked contingent are treated to a Champagne Reception at 8pm, hot buffet from 8.15pm followed by running cold buffet from 9.30pm throughout the evening. Top DJ Lee keeps the party in top gear. Good music, delicious buffets, and in such wonderful company of good friends.

From 8pm ‘til 1.30am (Music ‘til 1am / Bar ‘til 12.30am)

Cost: Members £40 / Guests £45

Table Plan available upon booking in / payment

(Note: this is a shared event with the Met Police – however, we do have our own exclusive area)

January 2008

 

Tue 1st Jan

2pm ‘til ??

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Rita (07795-143233)

NEW YEAR’S DAY ~ LUNCH/DINNER ‘Open House’

Share this special festive day and have fun with good friends, all the trimmings as well!

Flat 2 Albemarle House, 76 Wimbledon Park Side, Wimbledon SW19 5NP

It’s Rita’s House Party with a difference – very informal and a social day for relaxing with friends, traditional New Year’s Day lunch / dinner: party fayre throughout the day, and then whatever you fancy i.e. walk on the Common, home entertainment (singing, dancing, charades), or just a super charged chat and laugh with friends. So stay a couple of hours or all day, but do book in as can only cater for 16 max. Soft drinks and food provided)

Cost £10. (Do bring a bottle of wine or spirits or whatever tipples your fancy).

Tue 1st Jan

[R] QUIZ at THE FAIRMILE, Cobham with Quizmistress Rosemary. 8 for 8.30pm.

Wed 2nd Jan

[R] FAIRMILE Social Evening / JIVING at Bisley / Beginners BADMINTON at Lightwater

Thur 3rd Jan

IMBER COURT ‘LIVE’ with NITETRAIN …. A new Band to the Club

Thur 3rd Jan

[R] Senior Cinema, Esher with Rosemary / Flood-lit Tennis at Aldershot with Geoff

Fri 4th Jan

Guildford TEN-PIN-BOWLING with Rupert / Tango at Wimbledon with Johann

Fri 4th Jan

BARBARA’S HOUSE PARTY at Epsom

Fri 4th Jan

BoomBoomClub ~ BEACHED BOYS ~ at Sutton FA with Maureen

Sat 5th Jan

HOTEL DE VIE, Meal with Erotica! At Farnham with Rita

Sun 6th Jan

To Be Advised: Walk, Heritage, Dinner Party, Sunday Lunch or other event

Sun 6th Jan

[R] GOLF ~ Check with Adrian or Martin if Golf is on today?

Mon 7th Jan

FRIMLEY GREEN Club Night / JIVE & Rock ‘n’Roll at Imber Court

Tue 8th Jan

[R] QUIZ at the Marquis of Granby in Esher ~ Quizmasters Peter & Audrey. 8 for 9pm

Tue 8th Jan

[R] BADMINTON at Woking Leisure Centre, get fit with friends, call Richard

Wed 9th Jan

[R] FAIRMILE Social Evening / JIVING at Bisley / Beginners BADMINTON at Lightwater

Wed 9th Jan

BRACKNELL ‘ORANGE’ CINEMA with Lydia

Thur 10th Jan

IMBER COURT Club Night DISCO with DJ Nick

Thur 10th Jan

[R] Senior Cinema, Esher with Rosemary / Flood-lit Tennis at Aldershot with Geoff

Fri 11th Jan

Pine Ridge TEN-PIN-BOWLING with Steve / Tango at Wimbledon with Johann / Epsom Cinema

Fri 11th Jan

Spiritual Evening at Ewell with Peter

Sat 12th Jan

HOUSE PARTY at Sue’s in Kingston

Sat 12th Jan

CHERTSEY DISCO & BUFFET with Tom & Steph. Sorry cancelled until later in year.

Sun 13th Jan

To Be Advised: Walk, Heritage, Dinner Party, Sunday Lunch or other event

Sun 13th Jan

[R] GOLF ~ Call Martin for 9 holes in and around Hants

Mon 14th Jan

FRIMLEY GREEN Club Night / JIVE & Rock ‘n’Roll at Imber Court

Tue 15th Jan

[R] QUIZ at THE FAIRMILE, Cobham with Quizmistress Rosemary. 8 for 8.30pm.

Tue 16th Jan

[R] BADMINTON at Woking Leisure Centre, with Richard. Get fit with friends, play 7-8pm

Wed 16th Jan

STEERING GROUP at the FAIRMILE, Cobham

Wed 16th Jan

[R] JIVING at Bisley / Beginners BADMINTON at Lightwater

Thur 17th Jan

IMBER COURT Club Night ‘LIVE’ with DOUBLE TROUBLE

Thur 17th Jan

[R] Senior Cinema, Esher with Rosemary / Flood-lit Tennis at Aldershot with Geoff

Fri 18th Jan

Tolworth TEN-PIN-BOWLING with Paul & John / [R] Tango at Wimbledon with Johann

Sat 19th Jan

Go Greek at THE VINE TREE in Claygate with JoanO

Sun 20th Jan

To Be Advised: Walk, Heritage, Dinner Party, Sunday Lunch or other event

Sun 20th Jan

[R] GOLF at HOEBRIDGE GOLF CLUB, Old Woking with Adrian

Mon 21st Jan

FRIMLEY GREEN Club Night / JIVE & Rock ‘n’Roll at Imber Court

Tue 22nd Jan

[R] QUIZ at the Marquis of Granby in Esher ~ Quizmasters Peter & Audrey. 8 for 9pm

Tue 22nd Jan

[R] BADMINTON at Woking Leisure Centre, get fit with friends, call Richard

Wed 23rd Jan

[R] FAIRMILE ‘Old Friends’ / JIVING at Bisley / Beginners BADMINTON at Lightwater

Thur 24th Jan

IMBER COURT Club Night DISCO with DJ Pete

Thur 24th Jan

[R] Senior Cinema, Esher with Rosemary / Flood-lit Tennis at Aldershot with Geoff

Fri 25th Jan

MEET NEW MEMBERS PARTY at Karen’s in Woodham

Fri 25th Jan

Pine Ridge PLATTER with Barbara / [R] Tango at Wimbledon with Johann

Sat 26th Jan

DISCO at ABBEY MOOR GOLF CLUB at Addlestone with DJ XXXXXX

Sat 26th Jan

BoomBoomClub ~ 4 BILLS & A BEN ~ at Sutton FA with Maureen

Sun 27th Jan

Theatre: MOSCOW STATE CIRCUS at Wimbledon with Rita

Sun 27th Jan

[R] GOLF ~ Call Martin for 9 holes in and around Hants

Mon 28th Jan

FRIMLEY GREEN Club Night / JIVE & Rock ‘n’Roll at Imber Court

Mon 28th Jan

Theatre: DANCING IN THE STREETS at Wimbledon with Rita

Tue 29th Jan

[R] QUIZ at THE FAIRMILE, Cobham with Quizmistress Rosemary. 8 for 8.30pm.

Wed 30th Jan

[R] FAIRMILE ‘Old Friends’ / JIVING at Bisley / Beginners BADMINTON at Lightwater

Thur 31st Jan

IMBER COURT Club Night DISCO with DJ John

Thur 31st Jan

[R] Senior Cinema, Esher with Rosemary / Flood-lit Tennis at Aldershot with Geoff

Sat 2nd Feb

HOUSE PARTY MUSIC QUIZ with Cara & Steve

Sat 9th Feb

BURNS NIGHT SUPPER & DISCO at Byfleet with Lorna

Sat 16th Feb

VALENTINES DISCO at CANNONS, West Byfleet

Sat 22nd Mar

BARNDANCE at Byfleet with SIBBY

FUTURE SATURDAY EVENTS:

Sun 30th Dec

PARIS FOR NEW YEAR / EURODISNEY

Sat 15th Dec

CANDLELITE 50’s ROCK & ROLL DISCO

Sun 16th Dec

MULLED WINE & MINCE PIES (Members Only)

Sat 22nd Dec

XMAS PARTY at IMBER COURT (Just Disco)

Sun 25th Dec

SILVERMERE FESTIVE MEAL (Members only)

Sat 5th Jan

HOTEL DE VIE ‘Dine with Passion’ Farnham

Tue 25th Dec

‘OPEN HOUSE’ XMAS DAY DINNER(Members)

Sat 12th Jan

HOUSE PARTY at Sue’s in Kingston

Sat 29th Dec

WESTERN STYLE HOUSE PARTY(Members)

Sat 19th Jan

GO GREEK at the GREEKVINE, Claygate

Sat 26th Jan

DISCO at ABBEY MOOR GOLF CLUB

HOLIDAYS AND MINI-BREAKS:

Sun 30th Dec to Tue 2nd Jan

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Bea and Jacqui

NEW YEAR’S EVE at PARIS EURO DISNEY (4 days)

Bea has arranged for 3 nights / 4 days in Paris, with New Years Eve spent in EuroDisney, for £165 and we have availability for 10 (5 already taken) so please call Bea asap if you would like to go. Geoff has stayed in quite a few Campaniles, the breakfast is a very good buffet and the evening meals are part buffet, starters and deserts, with an Al a Carte main course. As he remembers it the price would be about £8.00 for the full works excluding wine (which is very good, but depends on your palette!). Coach pickup would be from Farnborough station.

The Travelsphere quote: Return travel by executive coach;  Channel crossings with P&O Ferries or Eurotunnel; Three nights' accommodation including breakfast (normally a Campanile); Services of a Travelsphere Tour Manager; City tour; return transfer and entrance ticket to Disneyland Park on New Year's Eve; Single room £60. We understand that unfortunately a number, if not all the rides will be operating! 

Feb or March 2008 (Celia)

SKIING HOLIDAY ~ join Celia for a super week or two in the white stuff … more details will be posted anon. Celia
 

Contact Details: Ms Rita Watson, 2 Albemarle, 76 Wimbledon Park Side, London SW19 5NP

Tel (Home) 0208 780 9023 (Mobile) 07795-143233

(E-mail) connect2together@aol.com    (Website) www.connect2together.co.uk

rita@selectsingles.org     www.selectsingles.org

Payment Details: Please make cheques payable to:

(i) For Events: Connect 2 – Events

(ii) For Membership Subscriptions: Connect 2 – Membership

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