January 2026 New Years Dinner

As usual our first meeting of the year was a social dinner out. Like last year we went to the Red Lion in Bletchingly. There were 27 of us and we appeared to be the only diners, so hopefully the pub appreciated our visit. Between us we must have tasted everything on the menu! 

There was a short list of “specials” which included lamb chops, however there were only two available and three people wanted them so there was a debate as to who would have them! Ian politely chose another dish, which he enjoyed. When the chops arrived they were dry and tough, which was disappointing but the rest of us had a delicious meal. A lot of people had sticky toffee pudding for desert which certainly didn’t disappoint!

Janet kindly handed out the printed programme of events for the year, which will follow the normal format. One difference later on is to be an evening of cocktails, which should be interesting. 

Our summer outing is planned to be a visit to a brewery – makes a change from wine!

Liz Lake

All in all it was a very jolly evening and we look forward to the February 3rd meeting, which will be Race Evening!