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Newsletter February 2008
The Society of Dorset Men
The handsome Society tie is now well established as essential to all Members’ wardrobes. In two versions- navy blue or maroon- with yellow and green stripes, you will certainly be noticed at any Society function [other than the black tie County Dinner] if you are not wearing one! The cost is only £10. A few old style brown ties are still on sale at only £6.
The largest number of Members ever to sit down at a County Dinner, gathered in the giant marquee at the Crown Hotel, Blandford Forum, to welcome the Lord Chief Justice and Lady Phillips.
The culmination of many months of planning by Hayne Russell and Michel Hooper-Immins, who began discussions with Hall & Woodhouse six months before. Director David Hoare and catering expert Alec Howard conspired to organise the superbly balanced menu, expertly served by a team of skilled staff. Thanks to Tess Woodhouse for the super flower arrangements and decorations.
It was truly a super evening to remember for the 310 Members and their wives who were present- more so because it cannot be repeated at Blandford Forum. Click here to see report and photospread
SOCIETY TIES, BADGES AND CUFFLINKS
Committeeman Shaun Cregan is the driving force behind two new acquisitions for the Society. The super metal lapel badge- in red and silver- was launched last year and regularly seen on the jackets and blazers of members throughout the UK. At £1.50, the lapel badge is really a bargain.
Brand new are the striking £4 cufflinks with the Society’s crest embossed. In the photograph above, Shaun models an example and is holding the Society of Dorset Men blazer badge, which has just been reordered at £10.
To complete the story, Shaun has taken over from Peter Ashdown as the Society’s “salesman” and is waiting to hear from you. All prices include UK postage. Make cheques payable to The Society of Dorset Men.
DATES FOR YOUR 2008 DIARY
Saturday 5 April
Annual General Meeting and lunch at the
Olive Bowl, Gillingham.
Sunday 18 May
Spring Lunch with Dr. Paul Atterbury at the Bull Hotel, Bridport.
Saturday 12 July
Evening cruise from Poole Quay and
"Roast around the Coast."
Click Here for full information.
Send your orders to Shaun Cregan at 28 Orchid Close, Taunton TA1 3XL. For enquiries, telephone 01823 286090 or email ShaunCregan@aol.com
310 DINE AT LANDMARK COUNTY DINNER
[Left to right:] Adrian Scott [HM High Sheriff of Dorset,] Lady Georgina Jolliffe, Lord Phillips of Worth Matravers [Rt. Hon. Lord Chief Justice of England & Wales,] Sir Anthony Jolliffe GBE [President of the Society of Dorset Men,] Lady Christylle Phillips.
SEE MORE OF DORSET COUNTY MUSEUM
Dorset County Museum is an independent museum owned and managed by a registered charity- The Dorset Natural History & Archaeological Society. Our Society of Dorset Men, forging ever closer links with the DNHAS, subscribes to an annual Affiliated Society membership which entitles the bearer of a single membership card to free entry to both the Dorset County Museum and the superb “Gentlemen's Club” style library within the High West Street, Dorchester, premises. Any individual member of our Society
wishing to use the wonderful research facilities on offer, or possibly to “check out" the museum and library with a mind to subscribing personally to the DNHAS, should contact Committeeman Trevor Vacher-Dean at Rosslyn Cottage, 8 Love Lane, Weymouth, Dorset. DT4 8JZ. Telephone Trevor at 01305 781261 for details of card availability.
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