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THE ACTIVE BLACK COUNTRY 41 (EX-ROUND TABLE) CLUB(Meetings Arranged)

 

NEXT MEETING:

Forthcoming Meetings and Organizer

Hi All

Hope you are all keeping well.

Our December meeting looks like being our final meeting!!! due to ongoing lack of support, and no one prepared to arrange meetings or attend meetings.

I have planned a double event on Monday 11th December 2023 NOTE CHANGE OF DATE DUE TO XMAS

1. Meet at the newly refurbished The Old Bush, High Street Wombourne WV5 9DT at 6.30pm for a pint or two of Black Country Ales finest.
2. At 7.45pm we walk(or drive) a few hundred yards to Tiffu's Indian Restaurant 2-3 High St Wombourne WV5 9DN for our final meal together. Please note that Tiffu's is Unlicensed so bring your own drinks etc.

It is unfortunate that we have to wind up ABC 41 Club but at the AGM in September it was decided that due to the lack of ongoing support we would address the situation at the end of 2023 so that no subs would be payable for the next year. October and November meetings were poorly attended so Paul Jay and myself took the decision to wind up the club.

 

Lets have a good final meeting!!!

Please let me know by return if you are attending our final meeting or not so I can book in numbers with Tiffu's-

Yours in ABC

Stuart J. Drake.

 

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Lichfield. 20th November 2023. 18.00 -18.30 pm. Queens Head, Queens Street, Lichfield WS13 6QD. Quick pint.

Quick walk round our big church thing and it’s pool. Few other sites.

20.30pm Bitter Suite for Fish and Chips and Beer.

Numbers back to me please. Paul Jay <paul@pauljay.co.uk>

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In the lovely village of Hagley near Stourbridge ABC 41 club Thursday 12th October

Meet at the King Arthur, a Bathams Pub, Worcester Lane, Hagley, Stourbridge, DY9 0NW

Parking on the road or in the free shoppers car park. When looking for the King Arthur look out for its association with Round Table.

Time; any time from 6.45pm to 7:30pm for a drink

At 7:30pm we went for Chicken & Chips at the nearest Curry house in Hagley. Organised by: Bob Whiston

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Ten Pin bowling at Dudley Monday 20th March 2023 at 7.30pm.

10 pin bowling at Castle Gateway, Dudley, DY1 4TA.

Reduced rate as we’re all ‘seniors’ is £6.45 for 2 games. Food is available on site.

Please book in with me directly and I will pay in advance once final numbers confirmed.

Kindest regards, Yours in ABC Andy

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Monday 16th January 2023 was an Escape Room(s) challenge solving puzzles about 6 or so max per room, are placed in a room that you then have to solve a serious of clues/puzzles against the clock (an hour I think) to eventually (hopefully) escape from. These room have a theme and in the venue we are going to they have 5 different Rooms but I currently have 2 of them booked ("Bank Job" and "Enigmista"), with an option to book at least one more room if numbers require.

With at least 8-15 of us the normal price/head would be £20 but they are currently offering a weekday discount of 25% bringing this down to £15.

60-62 Constitution Hill, Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham B19 3JT www.escapereality.com 19:30pm sharp so get there at least 15-20 mins in advance for briefing. Yours in ABC41 Mike mikelang@blueyonder.co.uk

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HI ALL

GREAT NIGHT AT BOMBAY PICKLES in DECEMBER 2022

WE NEED MEMBERS AND NON MEMBERS TO VOLUNTEER TO ORGANIZE FEBRUARY TO JUNE INCLUSIVE AND FOR OUR A G M IN SETEMBER I WILL ARRANGE A SUITABLE VENUE FOR THIS MEETING.

NO MEETINGS FOR JULY AND AUGUST. (HOLIDAY SEASON)

CAN YOU PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHAT MONTHS YOU CAN ARRANGE SOMETHING DIFFERENT FOR US ALL TO ENJOY.

LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR REPLY BY RETURN

YOURS IN A B C

Kind regards, best wishes, STAY SAFE and have a great Christmas

Stuart J. Drake.

STUART J. DRAKE

Tel No:- Home 0044 (0)1902 892712

Mobile 0044 (0)7812 638075

 

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12th Dec 2022 Xmas Meal -

Bombay Pickles. Lower High Street, Stourbridge

Hi All

Great turnout for our annual "Christmas Curry' last night at Bombay Pickles and pre-drinks at Duke William.

The food, drinks and company were all excellent.

Thank you to Stuart for arranging it.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Yours in ABC
Matt

first we all had a beer or few at the Duke William at 6.30pm.

organised by: Stuart J. Drake.

 

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LAST MEETING:

Monday next 21st November 2022 at The Crooked House Himley at 7pm. Organised by Matt or Jacob upcott@blueyonder.co.uk

 

Monday 17th Oct 2022 charity quiz night. Acorn Lodge, 149 Vicarage Road, Oldbury, B68 8JA

A general knowledge quiz based on the decades from the 50’s to the 20’s matching the Queen’s reign. The questions started around 8:00pm

The nigh was open to friends/families/staff/users to get as many quizzers in as possible, with an entry charge of £5.00 per person plus a raffle [donations of prizes for the raffle much appreciated]

Cheers, Neil

 

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Due to the recent sad passing of our beloved Queen and the recent announcement of Her funeral to be held on Monday 19-Sep-2022. With respect our AGM was postponed to Wednesday 21-Sep-2022

Held at the Dudley Arms at Himley DY3 4LB at 7pm for 7.30pm. Food was available for our AGM meeting.


Those Present - Ben Reid, Bob Whiston, Matt Upcott, Stuart Drake, Martin Osbourne, Mike Lang, Jacob Upcott, and Jonathan Lees

Officers Elected:
Chairman Matt Upcott
Vice Chairman Vacant
Secretary Stuart Drake
Treasurer Paul Jay
Webmaster Jonathan Lees

Organised by Honorary Secretary Stuart Drake Tel 07812 638075 01902 892712

Yours in ABC41Club - Chairman Matt

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No Meeting in July and August as is the tradition of ABC 41 Club due to holidays.

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Organised by: Craig Dollery: A private talk, tour of the Old Birmingham Lockup In Steelhouse Lane https://museum.west-midlands.police.uk/

20th JUNE 2022 look around and a 1 hour talk about the history.

We spend another 45 min or so looking around and moved onto another local pub. (Should have had a beer at home instead). Guests came too.

Hi All, Yes thank you Craig for organising a great evening 20th June 2022 at the Police Lockup in B'ham. Just a heads-up for those who might have taken their car:

If you drove into Birmingham Monday night depending upon your vehicle age and type you may be required to pay for a Clean Air Zone Charge! You can check if you have to pay by visiting: https://vehiclecheck.drive-clean-air-zone.service.gov.uk/vehicle_checkers/enter_details A patient told me this morning that his son did not do this for his car a month ago and received a summons for £80 last week! YIABC Jon

 

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Churchill Members only night 7.30pm award winning fish and chips served own drinks were taken – soft or Beer etc. coats worn if outside. Monday 23rd May 2022 playing Table Football in a league format, two players per team. Hosted by Bob

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Ten Pin bowling at Dudley
2 Games and a burger for £10.00 on WEDNESDAY 20TH APRIL AT 7.30pm
NOTE DATE CHANGE DUE TO EASTER BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY

Organised by: Jacob at jacob@availsolutions.co.uk
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WEDNESDAY 16th MARCH 2022 19.30PM BEER AND SKITTLES WITH FOOD INCLUDED IN PRICE in STOURBRIDGE

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7.30pm 16th March 20222 The Queens Head 111 Enville Street Stourbridge DY8 3TQ Beer and Skittles v Spires 41 Club Lichfield - And the National Vice President will be there as well. Organised by: Paul Jay

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Monday 21st February 2022 Lee Humphries arranged a cultural visit to some of the historic pubs close to the centre of Sedgley.

7.30pm at The Beacon Hotel, 129 Bilston Street Sedgley DY3 1JE which this year is celebrating 170 years of brewing on the premises.

Moved on to The Bulls Head, 27 High Street DY3 1JA, which is a Holdens pub housed in a listed building (end terrace).

Finally for those who had the energy The Mount Pleasant, 144 High Street DY3 1RH known locally as The Stump, with its mock Tudor facade and selection of well kept ales. I will share some of the local history and infamy surrounding these premises but try not to bore you.

Ample parking was next to all stops for those who didn't fancy walking.’

Great night Last night at The Beacon and The Bulls Head in Sedgley. Well done Lee and a good turnout. Regards: Stuart Drake

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17th Jan 2022 organised by Russell Cleland - and bookings were taken by: STUART DRAKE HON SEC

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Christmas Cheer from ABC 41 Club members TUESDAY 14th DECEMBER 2021 an Indian meal at Tiffus 2 - 3 High Street WOMBOURNE WV5 9DN organised by Hon. Sec. Stuart Drake

Hi all

A good turnout as usual for our annual festive curry last night. Thanks to Stuart for arranging it, excellent venue, meal and service from Tiffu's. The company and banter was great too!

Please all book in with Stuart asap for Russell's meal and speaker night on the 17-Jan-2021 as he needs the numbers to ensure the event can go ahead.

Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year!

Yours in ABC

Chairman Matt

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Fourteenth A G M Monday 15th November 2021 - (N.B. There was no thirteenth AGM in 2020 due to Covid-19 Coronavirus restrictions from the UK government)

Thanks to all who attended the AGM on Monday at The Dudley Arms Himley. This is a summary of our discussions and actions.

Apologies from - Andy Hood Jonathan Lees Ben Reid John Ferris Paul Daniels Tim Scott Tony Smith Mike Lang Ian Povey Paul Brindley Steve Salt Geoff Gray David Wilcox and Peter Simpson

Those Present - Stuart Drake Paul Jay Craig Dollery Bob Whiston Neil Rabone Russell Cleland Alex Forty Matt Upcott Jacob Upcott and Lee Humphries

Officers Elected
Chairman Matt Upcott
Vice Chairman Vacant
Secretary Stuart Drake
Treasurer Paul Jay
Membership Vacant
Webmaster Jonathan Lees

No Other Business Meeting concluded. Stuart Drake. Hon Secretary: Thanks all for a good meeting tonight and things look positive for the future of ABC41 Club. I did mention tonight that Options for Life who run my daughter’s day centre, which we have supported with a couple of quiz nights in the past, have just set up a crowdfunding page. They are looking to get support for a music project for people with learning disabilities and/or autism. The page is here: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/options-for-life?utm_id=1&utm_term=g5pqp6WY9 They have a big target but it will be a great help for disabled people in the area [not just children like many other charities]. If you can help with a donation or can pass this on to others, that would be great. As we also agreed, I will try to arrange a quiz night for our April meeting – subject to covid allowing us to use the centre. Best wishes,
Neil

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October 18th 2021 was at the Queens Head pub, Enville Street Stourbridge

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September 13th 2021 was at the Anchor, Caunsall for 7:30pm

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