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Fri 30 Jul 2010
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7.30pm
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Crabtree Plantation Circular Walk
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Crabtree Plantation Car Park, RG21 7
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Feel like a pleasant evening walk through the rolling countryside on the edge of Basingstoke ? Meet at the Crabtree Plantation Car Park The main entrance to Crabtree from the A30 is through the Bolton Arch (former stately home entrance, sandy coloured arch, visible from the road). Car parking is available and is located about 1 mile along the A30 Old Basing Road on the right coming from the Basingstoke direction. Postcode RG21 7
From there we can cross the road and join a public footpath across Old Basing common.
We then join the road at the British Legion, walk into Old Basing village past the Old Crown Pub and the ruins of Old Basing house.
After a short distance turn into Basing Road.
Basing Road eventually turns into a footpath which leads through the pounds and fountains of Eastrop Park.
From Eastrop park we can walk a slope to the Memorial Park, and finally from Memorial Park, past Black Dam lakes back to Crabtree Plantation.
The length of the walk is appoximately 3½ miles (5.6 km) and will take around 1½ hours.
Organised by: Contact BNHIVC - The Social Club for North Hampshire
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Sat 31 Jul 2010
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4.30pm
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Bob's Birthday Battle Proms Concert at Highclere
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Highclere Castle, Highclere, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 9RN
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27/7/2010 - IF YOU WANT TO GO THIS EVENT AND HAVE NOT ALREADY BOOKED, YOU MUST NOW PURCHASE YOUR OWN TICKET(S) AT FULL PRICE. TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED ON-LINE AT THE WEB ADDRESS SHOWN IN THE EVENT DETAILS.
Come and help Bob celebrate his birthday at the Battle Proms Concert at Highclere Castle with ground-shaking, breathtaking pyrotechnics and displays, and be treated to a superb array of classical music guaranteed to make you wave your flags, sing out loud and even waltz under the stars! Tickets for this superbly entertaining evening are £30.00 before Sat 31st July and £35 on the day (subject to availability). The tickets usually sell out quickly ... so make sure you book with Bob as soon as possible. Advance group bookings of 10 or more qualify for a £2 reduction per ticket ... so make sure you book by Tuesday 13th July to qualify for the discount. If you book a ticket and cannot go, you must still pay as bookings are non-refundable.
The gates open at 4.30pm which is about the time we expect to arrive to find a good spot. We will arrange for everyone to contribute something towards the picnic before the music starts. Full details of the evenings entertainment can be found on the web site at:
http://www.battleproms.com/Highclere-Castle-31-July-2010
Before the afternoon’s entertainment begins, there’s time to enjoy all the fun of the traditional fairground stalls and visit the fascinating Napoleonic encampment. While you settle down to enjoy your picnic, you will be entertained by the lively jazz band Cambridge Jazz Co.
The historic rumble of the Spitfire engine will accompany the beautiful opening pieces of the musical programme, as a meticulously choreographed aerial display is executed in the skies over the concert arena. In true Battle Proms style, the evening continues with a wealth of triumphal classics performed by the New English Concert Orchestra, joined by our superb soprano soloist Denise Leigh for an enchanting selection of arias and operettas.
Organised by: Contact BNHIVC - The Social Club for North Hampshire
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Sun 1 Aug 2010
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12.30pm
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Bob's Post Concert Sunday Lunch at The Pheonix Inn
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The Phoenix Inn, London Road, Phoenix Green, Hartley Wintney RG27 8RT
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Come and join Bob from 12.30pm for a post concert Sunday Lunch at the recently refurbished Pheonix Inn on the London Road, the A30 in Phoenix Green just south of Hartley Wintney. If the weather is fine, we will eat outside in the lovely beer gardens at the back of the pub.
This is a chance to wind down after the excitement of the Battle Proms Concert the night before ... or the opportunity to wish me a happy birthday if you didn't get to the concert. Please let me know beforehand if you are coming so I can book a large enough table.
Organised by: Contact BNHIVC - The Social Club for North Hampshire
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Tue 3 Aug 2010
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8.30pm
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Clubnight at Longbridge Mill, Sherfield On Loddon
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Longbridge Mill pub, Sherfield on Loddon
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Clubnight is a chance to promote your events(s) to other members and discuss ideas for future events. Join other members for an evening of lively chat at clubnight at the Longbridge Mill pub from 8.30pm. The pub is off the A33 Reading Road by the Sherfield on Loddon roundabout. New and prospective members are very welcome to come to this event. Tonight Ian and the Committee are your hosts.
Organised by: Ian (membership@bnhivc.org)
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Wed 4 Aug 2010
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6.50pm
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Health Walk - Bowlplex, West Ham Leisure Park
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West Ham Leisure Park – outside
Bowlplex
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See Regular Events. Meet at 6.50pm, the walks start at 7.00pm from several locations in Basingstoke on a rota basis. Just turn up - there is no charge. Tonight meet at West Ham Leisure Park – outside
Bowlplex. Join other BNHIVC members for a chance to get some easy exercise. The walk lasts for about an hour at a brisk pace and the leader tonight is Diane.
Organised by: Contact BNHIVC - The Social Club for North Hampshire
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Fri 6 Aug 2010
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London IVC - Weekend Cruise - Solent
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Solent
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Fri 6th - Sun 8th August 2010. Join London IVC members for a 2 day weekend cruise in the Solent aboard a Bavaria 37' (11.3m) yacht. Sailing the Solent is dependent on conditions and we will be overnighting in harbours.
Cost: £115 each in 8 Berths. No Experience is Required. 2 days starting on Friday evening.
NOTES:
1.0 All cruising events will typically include a number of complete novice sailors, however, there will be adequate experience within the crew as a whole to handle the boat.
2.0 Accommodation is provided on board the yacht.
3.0 * Indicates expenses included in price. For other events expenses to cover food, harbour fees, diesel fuel will be around £15 per day.
4.0 Boats cannot be booked until sufficient applications have been received, hence book early or events may not happen. Prices & venues may vary subject to boat availability.
5.0 Boats cannot be booked until suffient applications have been received, book early or events may not happen. Prices and venues may vary subject to boat availability.
6.0 Unless stated otherwise, all weekend sailing events commence on Friday evening.
7.0 Border Agency Requirements and checks for crew sailing cross channel have been significantly increased. All British and EU nationals must carry a passport. Non-EU nationals must in addition, also carry all necessary visas etc for travelling between the UK, France and Channel Islands.
Organised by: Contact BNHIVC - The Social Club for North Hampshire
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Fri 6 Aug 2010
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8pm
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Hot Air Balloon Glow
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The Maidenhead Inn, 17 Winchester Street. Basingstoke
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As part of the Balloons Over Basingstoke hot air balloon festival, War Memorial Park is lit up by about 16 tethered hot air balloons in time to music and lasers. We will meet first in the Wetherspoons pub and walk along to the War Memorial Park for the start of the show at about 9.45pm. If you are around all weekend look out for the balloon launches at 6am and 6pm from Friday to Sunday, subject to weather. Please let me know you are coming so I can look out for you.
Organised by: Contact BNHIVC - The Social Club for North Hampshire
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Sat 7 Aug 2010
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2pm-6pm
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CANCELLED- Pamper afternoon
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Julie's House
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Beautician available for mini treatments (mini facials, file and polish, waxing, neck, back, shoulder massage. Price list and more treatments will be available nearer the time)
Please let me know by 24th July at the latest.
Organised by: Contact BNHIVC - The Social Club for North Hampshire
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Sat 7 Aug 2010
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4.00pm
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Al's Boat and Pub Birthday Meetup
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Tattershall Castle, Thames Embankment, London SW1A 2HR
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Just thought I’d mention that as my birthday is coming up next month it seemed like a good excuse for a get together in London. The plan is to meetup @ the Tattershall Castle (which is a boat pub right opposite the London Eye), and to have drinks there from 4pm onwards.
A good range of reasonably priced pub food is available on the boat. An area called the Cove near the lounge on the lower deck has been reserved so we can all meet there (partners are also welcome).
In the evening, If anybody wants to go on the London Eye or take a river boat cruise from the same location I’m open for ideas..
Getting there:
Tattershall Castle is near Embankment District Line tube station. Turn right out of the tube station, walk for 100yds/90m under the rail bridge, the pub is the second boat pub moored. From Waterloo main line rail station. About 10 mins walk. You need to cross over the river and take a left turn immediately after the Golden Jubilee bridge.
Tattershall Castle review:
http://www.viewlondon.co.uk/pubsandbars/tattershall-castle-review-9795.html
Organised by: Contact BNHIVC - The Social Club for North Hampshire
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Sat 7 Aug 2010
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7:00 for 7:30 p.m.
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Thames Valley IVC - BBQ with Live Folk-Rock Music
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Caversham Heath Golf Club, Mapledurham, Reading RG4 7UT
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Thames Valley IVC invite members of BNHIVC to join them for an evening BBQ with live rock-folk music.
The event is in the idyllic setting of Caversham Heath Golf Club, with beautiful views across a tranquil valley from their west facing balcony, which is ideal for a summer's evening. The live Music is by “Whittakers Patent Remedy”. This popular folk-rock band will be playing throughout the evening, with a cabaret spot during the interval.
During the evening there is a lavish Barbeque provided by the golf club. Tickets cost £18 for non-members (£15 for TVIVC members) and must be booked by Tuesday 3rd August.
Organised by: Contact BNHIVC - The Social Club for North Hampshire
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Sat 7 Aug 2010
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7:00pm
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London IVC - Summer BBQ & Party By the Thames
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Doggetts Coat and Badge on the South Bank
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BNHIVC members are invited to come along to the fantastic London IVC Summer Barbecue party with fantastic views across the Thames to St Pauls Cathedral and beyond. This event has been brought back by the popular demand of London IVC members and is once again being held on the fabulous roof terrace of the Doggetts Coat and Badge Pub near Blackfriars Bridge on the South Bank.
This year's menu includes sausages, burgers, cajun chicken and kebabs as well as hot potatoes and salads. Ticket price also includes a welcome drink of either wine, bottled beer or a soft drink.
ON-LINE EARLY BIRD TICKET PRICE FOR MEMBERS JUST £12.50 (or £14.00 if you prefer to send off a cheque by post) representing great value for this event. Early bird online tickets need to be purchased before Sat 17th July (or posted out by Sat 10th July if sending a cheque - see details below)
Tickets can be bought online at www.londonivc.com or by sending a cheque to our Administrator, Demelza. Please send a cheque made payable to London IVC to: Demelza Collier (Administrator London IVC) 19 College Road, Isleworth, Middlesex, TW7 5DJ (Email: admin@londonivc.com) giving the names of any guests you are buying tickets for. Cheques will need to be posted at the latest by Saturday 31st July to allow time for the ticket to be posted out.
Early Bird On-line ticket price - £12.50
Early Bird postal ticket price - £14.00
On-line ticket price after 17 July £15.00
Postal tickets after 10th July £16.50
Non-members £18.00
You will need to bring your ticket to this event to gain entry and secure your welcome drink please either print out your online ticket or have your postal ticket with you.
Organised by: Kate Cottingham 07989 279651(M) (k_cottingham@tiscali.co.uk)
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Sun 8 Aug 2010
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1pm
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Walk to Basing Common
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Basing Common
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Walk and picnic - bring food, drink, sense of fun and kites, frisbees, footballs, etc - if wet we will decamp to a pub
Organised by: Contact BNHIVC - The Social Club for North Hampshire
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Tue 10 Aug 2010
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8.30pm
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Clubnight at The Way Inn, Chapel Hill
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Chapel Hill, Basingstoke
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The Way Inn is the clubs regular twice monthly venue. The pub can be found just pass the railway bridge up Chapel Hill on the left hand side. You can read a write up about the pub at the following web address www.beerintheevening.com/pubs/s/54/5411/Way_Inn/Basingstoke. Look for the table with the bulletins. New and prospective members are particularly welcome. Tonight Helen and the Committee will be the hosts from 8.30pm.
Organised by: Helen (secretary@bnhivc.org)
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Wed 11 Aug 2010
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6.50pm
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Health Walk - Old Basing Infant School
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Old Basing Infant School Milkingpen Lane RG24 7DL
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See Regular Events. Meet at 6.50pm, the walks start at 7.00pm from several locations in Basingstoke on a rota basis. Just turn up - there is no charge. Tonight meet at Old Basing Infant School Milkingpen Lane RG24 7DL. Join other BNHIVC members for a chance to get some easy exercise. The walk lasts for about an hour at a brisk pace and the leader tonight is Tony.
Organised by: Contact BNHIVC - The Social Club for North Hampshire
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Fri 13 Aug 2010
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7pm
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Cinema Night
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Vue Cinema, Festival Place, Basingstoke
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Come and join us to see a blockbuster at the Vue cinema in Festival Place. We'll meet up for a drink at Lloyds No. 1 Bar and possible food beforehand and then organise the tickets. Please let us know if you plan to come, and if you are likely to be late so that we can organise your ticket.
Organised by: Contact BNHIVC - The Social Club for North Hampshire
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Sat 14 Aug 2010
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16:00
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Pub Crawl in Southampton
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Southampton
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The plan of the pub crawl is "one drink in each pub" starting from one end of the town centre to the other. We can decide if we want to eat when we are there.
If we meet at Basingstoke Train Station at 4pm, then get the next train to Southampton from about 4:15pm.
Organised by: Contact BNHIVC - The Social Club for North Hampshire
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Sun 15 Aug 2010
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10.30am
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Southampton IVC - Cycling Along The Test Valley
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Test Valley
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On road circular cycle ride along the Test Valley stopping for lunch at Stockbridge.
27 mile route starts at Romsey and includes some hills particularly towards the start and finish.
17 mile route starts at Dunbridge and joins the Romsey cyclists but is less hilly as well as shorter.
Lunch will be in Stockbridge probably at Lilly Langtree's Tea Rooms. Alternative walk is being organised by Peter McLeod to Danebury Rings Iron Age Fort and will join us for lunch.
Organised by: Contact BNHIVC - The Social Club for North Hampshire
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Mon 16 Aug 2010
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7:45pm
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Committee Meeting @ Squire's Bar, Red Lion Hotel
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Squire's Bar, Red Lion Hotel, London Street
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Members are welcome to attend Committee meetings. Please contact the secretary (secretary@bnhivc.org) for directions if you plan to attend the meeting.
Organised by: Contact BNHIVC - The Social Club for North Hampshire
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Tue 17 Aug 2010
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8:30pm
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Club Night @ The Rhu Bar
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Rhu Bar, London Street, Basingstoke, RG21 7NY
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Why not come along to the Rhu Bar from 8.30pm - a great bar with a relaxing friendly atmosphere opposite the Red Lion Hotel in London Street at the top of town. A chance for a jolly good chat and meet a growing band of new people. If you are a propective member, let us know you are coming so we can look out for you. You will find us either downstairs if the main bar is quiet or in the lounge area at the top of the stairs ... look for the bulletin on the table. The hosts tonight are Louise and the Committee.
Organised by: Louise / chairman@bnhivc.org
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Wed 18 Aug 2010
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6.50pm
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Health Walk - Oakley School
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Oakley School, Oakley Lane Lay-by outside RG23 7JZ
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See Regular Events. Meet at 6.50pm, the walks start at 7.00pm from several locations in Basingstoke on a rota basis. Just turn up - there is no charge. Tonight meet at Oakley School, Oakley Lane Lay-by outside RG23 7JZ. Join other BNHIVC members for a chance to get some easy exercise. The walk lasts for about an hour at a brisk pace and the leaders tonight are Jenny and Margot.
Organised by: Contact BNHIVC - The Social Club for North Hampshire
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Thu 19 Aug 2010
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TBA
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Cambridgeshire IVC - Edinburgh Festival
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Pollock Halls, Near Holyrood Park, Edinburgh
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If you have often thought about doing the Festival – now is the time to give it a try. I have been several times during the last 10 years and the air of excitement within the city during festival time is indescribable, and with so much to do it is hard to choose.(Late night comedy shows, theatre, dance, free street entertainment, visits to the art gallery or book festival). Accommodation prices continue to rise each year, but is available at Pollock Halls student appartments (vacated during the summer and rented out) near Holyrood Park and within a 20 minute walking distance of the city centre. Cost is £43 a night for a single room with shared facilities and a buffet breakfast taken in the dining hall. Cost for 4 nights is £172. If you want to join this event you will need to book and pay for your own accommodation and consider how you will get there. (There are direct flights from Stansted, train or a group may want to drive). You may find it easier to book on line - details as follows.
Edinburgh First Accommodation
The University of Edinburgh
18 Holyrood Park Road
Edinburgh
EH16 5AY
www.edinburghfirst.co.uk
Tel: 0131 651 2007
Fax: 0131 667 7271
Email: bed.breakfast@ed.ac.uk
Contact Shirley if you intend coming or want more information.
Organised by: Contact BNHIVC - The Social Club for North Hampshire
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Sat 21 Aug 2010
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9.30am
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Day at Thorpe Park
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Thorpe Park
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Everyone knows about Thorpe Park, so join me for a day of rides and lots of fun,(if you can cope), hopefully we can car share, and meet in the carpark.
Organised by: Contact BNHIVC - The Social Club for North Hampshire
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Tue 24 Aug 2010
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8:30pm
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Clubnight @ The Millstone, Old Basing (Deadline)
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The Millstone, Bartons Lane, Old Basing, RG24 8AE
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This pub has got lots of character and is very welcoming with a great range of beers. Come along from 8.30pm for another evening of lively chat and gossip. The hosts for this evening are Bob and the Committee. Look for the bulletins on the table. New members especially welcome.
Organised by: Bob (alo@bnhivc.org)
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Wed 25 Aug 2010
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7.30pm
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Curry in Overton
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Redfort Overton
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Wednesday night curry in Overton at the Redfort.
I have arranged this meal out with my work people but if anyone would like to join us, please let me know.
Organised by: Contact BNHIVC - The Social Club for North Hampshire
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Wed 25 Aug 2010
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6.50pm
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Health Walk - Crabtree Plantation
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Car Park at Crabtree Plantation on A30 at Old Basing
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See Regular Events. Meet at 6.50pm, the walks start at 7.00pm from several locations in Basingstoke on a rota basis. Just turn up - there is no charge. Tonight meet at Car Park at Crabtree Plantation on A30 at Old Basing. Join other BNHIVC members for a chance to get some easy exercise. The walk lasts for about an hour at a brisk pace and the leaders tonight are Clare and Mike.
Organised by: Contact BNHIVC - The Social Club for North Hampshire
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Fri 27 Aug 2010
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London IVC - Weekend Cruise - Continent/Solent
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Continent or Solent
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Fri 27th - Mon 30th August 2010. Join London IVC members for an August Bank Holiday Cruise on an Oceanis 41' (12.5m) Yacht, travelling to the Continent if conditions permit or cruising the Solent.
No Experience Necessary but Passport Required (see note 7). Cost: £231, 8 Berths, 4 Days
NOTES:
1.0 All cruising events will typically include a number of complete novice sailors, however, there will be adequate experience within the crew as a whole to handle the boat.
2.0 Accommodation is provided on board the yacht.
3.0 * Indicates expenses included in price. For other events expenses to cover food, harbour fees, diesel fuel will be around £15 per day.
4.0 Boats cannot be booked until sufficient applications have been received, hence book early or events may not happen. Prices & venues may vary subject to boat availability.
5.0 Boats cannot be booked until suffient applications have been received, book early or events may not happen. Prices and venues may vary subject to boat availability.
6.0 Unless stated otherwise, all weekend sailing events commence on Friday evening.
7.0 Border Agency Requirements and checks for crew sailing cross channel have been significantly increased. All British and EU nationals must carry a passport. Non-EU nationals must in addition, also carry all necessary visas etc for travelling between the UK, France and Channel Islands.
Organised by: Contact BNHIVC - The Social Club for North Hampshire
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Fri 27 Aug 2010
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AIVC Weekend - Britannia Grand Hotel, Llandudno
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Brittannia Grand Hotel, Happy Valley Road, Llandudno, Conwy, LL30 2LR
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Three nights dinner, bed & breakfast.
This hotel is ideally located on the Pier overlooking the sea and Llandudno’s Victorian Promenade. The hotel has nightly Entertainment. Llandudno is Wales's largest resort, uniquely situated between the Great and Little Ormes with two wonderful beaches. Llandudno has kept its Victorian and Edwardian elegance and splendour, despite its modern attractions.
Excursions from Llandudno
- The Great Orme (just up the hill) Walk, drive, cycle or take the tram to the top of the Great Orme.
- The Welsh Highland Railway. Journey behind the most powerful 2' gauge steam locomotives in the world on a 19½ mile journey through the fabulous scenery of the Snowdonia National Park. It offers high-quality saloon carriages with on-train refreshments and toilets, the superior comfort of First Class in our Pullman Saloon "Bodysgallen" - and a brand-new panoramic Pullman Observation carriage - or you could even experience the scenery with the wind ruffling your hair in our open coaches!
- Conwy - The Walled Town
- Conwy Castle and its adjoining walled town was built by King Edward I. The views from the battlements of the castle are breathtaking looking out across mountains and sea and down to the roofless shell of the castles 125ft Great Hall. It is from these battlements that visitors can best appreciate Conwy's other great glory, its ring of town walls.
- Llanberis Pass
- Perhaps a walk up Snowdon? Or let Snowdon Mountain Railway take you on a journey of a lifetime to the rooftop of Wales. Mount Snowdon, at 3,560 ft dominates the landscape of Snowdonia National Park in North Wales. Claim this mountain peak, the highest Wales, as a lifetime’s achievement.
For more details about Llandudno go to www.greatorme.org.uk and follow the links.
Cost £117 per person sharing a twin room. £137 per person for a single room. A deposit of £20 secures your place.
Organised by: Contact BNHIVC - The Social Club for North Hampshire
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Sat 28 Aug 2010
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7.30pm
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Birthday Meal at Cafe Piccolo
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Cafe Piccolo, Winchester Street, Basingstoke
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Join Julie and help her celebrate her birthday at Cafe Piccolo on Winchester Street at the Top Of Town from 7.30pm. We will be hitting Basingstoke town centre pubs for a drink afterwards. Please let Julie know if you are going to attend so she can book a large enough table for everyone.
Organised by: Contact BNHIVC - The Social Club for North Hampshire
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Tue 31 Aug 2010
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8:30pm
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Clubnight @ The Way Inn (Distribution)
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The Way Inn, Chapel Hill, Basingstoke, RG21 5TB
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The Way Inn is the clubs regular twice monthly venue. Tonight is bulletin distribution so come along and collect your September 2010 bulletin. The pub can be found just pass the railway bridge up Chapel Hill on the left hand side. You can read a write up about the pub at the following web address www.beerintheevening.com/pubs/s/54/5411/Way_Inn/Basingstoke. Tonight the Committee will be the hosts from 8.30pm. Look for the table with the bulletins. New and prospective members are particularly welcome.
Organised by: The Committee: committee@bnhivc.org
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Wed 1 Sep 2010
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6.50pm
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Health Walk - The Boathouse at Eastrop Park
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The Boathouse at Eastrop Park, Eastrop Way, Basingstoke RG21
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See Regular Events. Meet at 6.50pm, the walks start at 7.00pm from several locations in Basingstoke on a rota basis. Just turn up - there is no charge. Tonight meet at The Boathouse at Eastrop Park, Eastrop Way, Basingstoke RG21. Join other BNHIVC members for a chance to get some easy exercise. The walk lasts for about an hour at a brisk pace and the leader tonight is Diane.
Organised by: Contact BNHIVC - The Social Club for North Hampshire
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Sat 4 Sep 2010
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TBA
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Go Ape! - Alice Holt Forest
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Go Ape! Alice Holt
Bucks Horn Oak
Nr Farnham
Surrey
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It’s not in the dictionary, but if it was, Go Ape would be described as a ‘high-wire forest adventure’.
That means giant obstacle courses up in the trees using ladders, walkways, bridges and tunnels made of wood, rope and super-strong wire, and top it all off with the country’s best zip lines (including the longest at 426 metres – check it out on You Tube).
Kitted people out with harnesses, pulleys and karabiners, after a 30 minute safety briefing and training you are let loose into the forest canopy, free to swing through the trees. Of course, instructors are always on hand, regularly patrolling the forests (not in monkey suits unfortunately!)
The result is spectacular. The Go Ape experience gets your adrenalin pumping, gets people out of their comfort zones and above all (no pun intended), it’s just great fun.
Last time we did Go-Ape in Bracknell Forest, lots of us went and we had a great time. This time I thought we should try a different course in Alice Holt Forest in Surrey.
Please book by 13th July as I'd like to book as soon as possible as Go-Ape is very popular. Places are limited to 14 per session so let me know ASAP if you are interested.
Travel arrangements and car sharing to be arranged once I know numbers.
Organised by: Contact BNHIVC - The Social Club for North Hampshire
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Fri 10 Sep 2010
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Cotswolds Camping
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The Cotswolds
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Join Lin in the beautiful Cotswolds for a weekend of camping and walking. We will arrive and pitch our tents on the evening of Friday 10th September at a simple and quiet campsite with showers and toilets but no shop. If the weather is good on the Saturday we will head out for a walk of approximately 8-9 miles (or shorter if preferred) after picking up some lunch. Of course if you don't want to join the walk or if the weather is bad then there are other activities in the surrounding area. Saturday evening can be a BBQ or pub meal depending on how we feel, and of course the weather! The Sunday will be another shorter walk or perhaps something more relaxing.
From the campsite there is a pub within walking distance across the fields and more further a field for those who like a longer walk or short drive. All the amenities of the Cotswold village of Northleach are 1 mile from the site.
The campsite is in the Gloucestershire Cotswolds area of “outstanding natural beauty”. There are miles of wonderful walks to be enjoyed in the area and lots of villages and (hilly) lanes to be discovered by walkers and cyclists or for the less energetic by car.
Dates: 10th-12th September
Cost per night: £6 for a basic pitch plus £2.50 per person (adult), £1 per dog. There will be extra costs for food and drink.
Contact: Lin Wylie 07922056331
Book by: I will book the pitches at the start of August so let me know by the end of July if you'd like to come along. It might still be possible to book individually after this date depending on pitch availability.
This is not exclusively an IVC event so there may be non-members attending. Not suitable for children.
Organised by: Contact BNHIVC - The Social Club for North Hampshire
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Fri 10 Sep 2010
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Northern Soul In Dalaman Turkey
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Dalaman, Turkey
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Fancy something a little bit different from the norm. Friday flight from Birmingham with transfers to and from the airport or make your own travel arrangements and meet us at the resort.
7 nights in 3 * Burc Hotel in Dalaman , TURKEY. It's a real opportunity to sample the real Turkey by day and boogie the nights away in the evenings. Dalaman has some fantastic scenary with secluded beaches. Air Con in all rooms; continental buffet style breakfast , buffet or a la carte evening meal.
Drinks are very reasonable at the hotel, £1.50 per pint, coke , orange etc, £1.00 , £2.00 wine per glass. Interested ?
Around £350.00 per person for 7 nights including entertainment, from various Northern Soul Music DJ's.
Organised by: Contact BNHIVC - The Social Club for North Hampshire
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Fri 17 Sep 2010
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London IVC - Weekend Cruise - Jurassic Coast
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Jurassic Coast (towards Weymouth)
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Fri 17th - Sun 19th September 2010. Join London IVC members for a Weekend Cruise on a Dufour 38' (11.6m) yacht, sailing the Jurassic Coast (a world heritage site) in the direction of Weymouth dependent
on conditions and overnighting in harbours.
Cost: £115, 8 Berths, No Experience Required, 2 days starting Friday evening
NOTES:
1.0 All cruising events will typically include a number of complete novice sailors, however, there will be adequate experience within the crew as a whole to handle the boat.
2.0 Accommodation is provided on board the yacht.
3.0 * Indicates expenses included in price. For other events expenses to cover food, harbour fees, diesel fuel will be around £15 per day.
4.0 Boats cannot be booked until sufficient applications have been received, hence book early or events may not happen. Prices & venues may vary subject to boat availability.
5.0 Boats cannot be booked until suffient applications have been received, book early or events may not happen. Prices and venues may vary subject to boat availability.
6.0 Unless stated otherwise, all weekend sailing events commence on Friday evening.
7.0 Border Agency Requirements and checks for crew sailing cross channel have been significantly increased. All British and EU nationals must carry a passport. Non-EU nationals must in addition, also carry all necessary visas etc for travelling between the UK, France and Channel Islands.
Organised by: Contact BNHIVC - The Social Club for North Hampshire
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Fri 17 Sep 2010
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7.30 pm
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Pub night at The Red Lion, Mortimer West End
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The Red Lion, Church Road, Mortimer West End, RG7 2HU
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Come and join Richard and Clare for a congenial evening of eating, drinking and conversing. This pub serves good food and real ales. Table needs to be booked by 10th Sept. Let me know by then if you wish to attend.
Organised by: Contact BNHIVC - The Social Club for North Hampshire
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Sat 18 Sep 2010
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7.30pm
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Barn Dance
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Cholderton Village Hall
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A traditional Barn Dance in a traditional village hall. There will be a live band, caller, bar and dinner included plus a raffle. Can't dance? No problem, caome and join the crowd.
Organised by: Contact BNHIVC - The Social Club for North Hampshire
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Fri 24 Sep 2010
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7.30pm
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Monty Python's Spamalot
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New Victoria Theatre, Woking
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Audiences all around the world have been roaring with laughter since Monty Python's Spamalot, by Eric Idle and John DuPrez, won the Tony Award for Best Musical in 2005. Spamalot tells the legendary tale of King Arthur and the knights of the Round Table and features a bevy (or possibly a brace) of beautiful show girls, witch burnings (cancelled too expensive) not to mention cows, killer rabbits and French people. The show features the hilarious songs He Is Not Dead Yet, Knights Of The Round Table, Find Your Grail and of course the Nation's Favourite Comedy Song (Reader's Digest Poll 2009) - Always Look on the Bright Side of Life Don't miss your night with the Knights of The Round Table at the most infectiously funny musical of the millennium. Sets musical theatre back a thousand years!
Organised by: Contact BNHIVC - The Social Club for North Hampshire
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Sat 2 Oct 2010
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5:30PM
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The Bison Vs The Bracknell Bees
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Planet Ice Arena, Leisure Park, Basingstoke, Hampshire.
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Join me to support our local ice hockey team, the Basingstoke Bisons in a exciting action-packed league game against the Bracknell Bees at home.
For those who are interested, the entry price also includes free ice-skating after the game. Alternatively we can have a few games of pool and a drink in Wolfies.
Organised by: Contact BNHIVC - The Social Club for North Hampshire
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Sat 9 Oct 2010
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7.00pm
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Level 42 in Concert - Oxford
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New Theatre, George Street, Oxford OX1 2AG
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Level 42 have been performing as a group for 30 years, and this event is part of their 30th anniversary tour. They have had numerous hits such as "Lessons in love" "Running in the family" and "Children say".
If you would like to attend the event, I will be purchasing the tickets on Wed 2nd June, to ensure that there are still tickets available, so please ensure I have your payment by club night on the 1st June.
We can decide nearer the time if we will go to Oxford earlier that day for drinks/meal etc.. If you want to leave it later in the year to book your tickets. the website to book tickets is www.theatreoxford.org.uk.
Organised by: Contact BNHIVC - The Social Club for North Hampshire
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Sat 13 Nov 2010
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2pm
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Calendar Girls
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Mayflower, Southampton
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Join me to see Calendar Girls show followed by a meal somewhere in Southampton. More details to follow soon.
Organised by: Contact BNHIVC - The Social Club for North Hampshire
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Sat 20 Nov 2010
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8pm-2am
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Have a try at Ghost Hunting "revisited"
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Fort Widley, Portsdown Hill, Portsmouth
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Part of "Palmerstone's Follies", Fort Widley was built in 1861 to defend the city of Portsmouth from sea and land attack. A central spiral stair from the parade ground gives access to the four main tunnels running off it radically. It is these underground chambers that most of the Paranormal activity have been reported.
After having an amazing time at this event earlier this year, I've decided to arrange another trip to this event. The evening consists of being split into 2 teams, where you conduct different ghost hunting experiments using various pieces of equipment. Having "chewed off so many ears" talking about what I experienced last time, I want to go back a second time to experience the drama, atmosphere, and paranormal occurances which happen during the evening.
I would like to book the places by 1st September to ensure there are places available, so please get your full payment to me by this date if you want to attend. Any questions or queries give me a call.
Organised by: Contact BNHIVC - The Social Club for North Hampshire
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Fri 26 Nov 2010
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Portsmouth IVC - Chocolate Weekend in Bournemouth
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Bournemouth
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A scrumptious weekend for chocolate lovers (and not just for the women!) A top hotel in bournemouth including breakfast and dinner for two nights, two days of chocolate tuition,learning how to make delicious delicasies with the brown yummy stuff. On arrival we are met with a chocolate fountain for us to start the weekend off with. We also go home with all the goodies we have made over the two days. The price of this is £275.00 which may sound a lot but when broken down is £60 a night for hotel/breakfast, £75 two days tuition, £75 for two three cource meals and all the chocolate we can eat that weekend plus freetime to go out in the evening. Go on, indulge yourself a bit!
Organised by: Contact BNHIVC - The Social Club for North Hampshire
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Fri 7 Jan 2011
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TBA
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Birmingham IVC - New Year+ Weekend - Welcome Party
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Barcelo Country Hotel, Scures Hill, Nately Scures Nr. Hook Hampshire RG27 9JS
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Tonight we are joining in with the welcome party on Friday evening of the Birmingham IVCs first weekend of the year away. Usually this event attracts up to 130 members from Birmingham and IVCs from around the country. The weekend is being held very close to Basingstoke at the 4* Barcelo Country Hotel on the A30 near Hook. More details of this event will be available nearer the time.
For further info about the hotel see http://barcelo-hotels.co.uk/hotels/southern-england/barcelo-basingstoke-country-hotel
Organised by: Contact BNHIVC - The Social Club for North Hampshire
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Sat 8 Jan 2011
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TBA
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Birmingham IVC - New Year+ Weekend - Dinner Dance
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Barcelo Country Hotel, Scures Hill, Nately Scures Nr. Hook Hampshire RG27 9JS
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Tonight we are going to join in with the Saturday Evening Dinner Dance of the Birmingham IVCs first weekend of the year away. Usually this event attracts up to 130 members from Birmingham and IVCs from around the country. The event is being held at the Barcelo Country Hotel near Hook. More details of this event will be available nearer the time.
Organised by: Contact BNHIVC - The Social Club for North Hampshire
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Sun 9 Jan 2011
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TBA
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Birmingham IVC - New Year+ Weekend - Mystery Event
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Barcelo Country Hotel, Scures Hill, Nately Scures Nr. Hook Hampshire RG27 9JS
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This is part 3 onSunday evening of the Birmingham IVCs first weekend of the year away. Usually this event attracts up to 130 members from Birmingham and IVCs from around the country. Tonight we are going to join in with the Sunday evening mystery entertainment at the Barcelo Country Hotel near Hook. More details of this event will be available nearer the time.
Organised by: Contact BNHIVC - The Social Club for North Hampshire
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