The Supper Club

Organisers:  Colin Ellis - supper@ashbyu3a.co.uk - phone 01530 272592
    and Mike Stow - phone 01530 469152

This group aims to visit local pubs and restaurants for an evening meal and and social conversation. We normally meet on the 4th Thursday of the month at 7 pm for 7.30 (This is a fortnight away from the Lunch Group). We will jointly decide on venues.

Everyone is welcome, all we ask is that you sign the sheet by the display board at the monthly meeting prior to the supper, or contact Colin or Mike, by phone or by email, so we can book the relevant number of seats.

If anyone is interested in coming along, but has been discouraged by problems with transport, it may be possible to arrange lifts. Please contact Colin or Mike on the numbers or emails above.

There may sometimes be a limit on numbers depending on the venue's ability to cater for larger numbers, in which case places will be offered strictly on a first come, first served basis. There may also need to be a cut-off date for bookings. This will be stated on the bookings list.

23rd July – The Green Man, Clifton Campville

This was a new venue for all of us, although some had tried and failed in the past to get a booking because it was closed for a private event. When we arrived the car park was pretty full, which is a good sign, and plenty of locals were using it as a pub.

We were seated at a pair of adjacent tables by friendly staff. We didn’t have to pre-order so we had a little time to study the menu and make our choices. Our server was very helpful in explaining some of the more unusual things on the menu.

All the food came up reasonably quickly although there was a small hiccup over one starter on the other table, and one persons steak was not quite as hot as expected. Otherwise everyone seemed to enjoy the food, service and of course the company.

At the time of booking, the landlord had promised Colin that we would be in for a treat. He was right.

Next month, on 27th Aug, we are returning to the Unicorn at Orton on the Hill. We haven't been there for a couple of years. I don’t know why as it is always very good.

Anyone wishing to join us, please drop a line to supper@ashbyu3a.co.uk