Forty or so pensioners and friends were startled by a Halloween invasion of witches and ghosts at the commencement of their lunch at the Tiverton Hotel on October 31st (click here). Several of the Club members (who shall be nameless!) dressed appropriately for the occasion and were eventually welcomed by the rest of the group so that a very enjoyable lunch ensued. The Tiverton Hotel has hosted this October lunch for a few years now and has always provided excellent food and service. The hotel is easy to reach and parking is no problem so we always hope that those who do live in mid and north Devon will find it more convenient to join us.
Category: Events
Seaton Tramway & Cream Tea
There were 24 hardy souls who braved the bad weather to enjoy the tram ride from Seaton to Colyton on Monday 9th September. Most members met up beforehand in the cafeteria of the Jurassic Centre and had a light lunch knowing that a very filling cream tea was awaiting them at the other end of the tramline. The ride itself in a tram reserved for the bank pensioners took us through Seaton Wetlands where many birds and other wildlife could be seen and the rain did not detract from everyone’s enjoyment especially with the lively commentary from the tram driver. Barbara and Peter Johnson’s initiative in suggesting this function and their organisation of it were rewarded with a thoroughly engaging few hours. The cream tea at Colyton Tram Station was worth the trip in itself while Mick Mabbutt’s replica Golden Spread Eagle made sure the occasion was a Barclays exclusive!
Dangerous Obsession
Don’t worry – that’s the name of the latest play we watched at the Sidmouth theatre! Around 25 Barclays Pensioners and friends enjoyed the fine acting, the suspense of the thriller and of course each other’s company thanks to the arrangements made by Barbara and Peter Johnson. This was our fourth theatre visit as a group and more are planned for the future.
Visit to Fursdon Gardens
On Tuesday 11th June the poor weather relented sufficiently for a tour of the lovely gardens and 34 members received a delicious cream tea augmented by Catriona Fursdon’s presentation about the history of the property which proved extremely interesting.
Best view in Sidmouth?
The May lunch attended by 45 members was at the refurbished Sidmouth House Hotel and we believe it is the hotel with the best view in Sidmouth with the whole bay before you.. The lunch itself was excellent and the service matched it. The improved facilities and décor following the refurbishment has certainly enhanced the hotel and on a gloriously sunny day members were reluctant to leave for home.
Dead on Arrival
We are all fine! That was the title of the latest play we attended at the lovely Sidmouth Theatre. As the name suggests it was a murder mystery play and 20 members enjoyed it in March with heavily subsidised seat prices. We are planning another visit this summer so watch out in our Newsletters for details.