CALENDAR OF EVENTS NOVEMBER 2018 - JULY 2019 - Leander Club

CALENDAR OF EVENTS
NOVEMBER 2018 - JULY 2019

CLUBHOUSE TOURS
Members will be able to visit parts of the clubhouse
they don’t often see, to find out how the club
developed, how it achieved its pre-eminent position
in rowing, and how it maintains its place today.
Each tour will include a maximum of 20 guests,
with places bookable in advance, at a cost of
£18 per person, to include an informal fork
supper afterwards, with the opportunity to make
a donation to the Rowing Development Fund if
you wish. Meet in the Bar at 6.30pm.
Each tour typically lasts around 1 ½ hours.

INTRODUCING GUESTS
In order to fund our rowing programme, we are
dependent upon Members to introduce both private
and corporate guests to the club where they will be
made welcome. Many of our corporate guests have
supported us for a number of years which suggests
we are providing a valued service and you can,
therefore, introduce business contacts with
confidence.

LADIES’ LUNCHES
Our ladies’ lunches, held on the last Thursday of
every month, offer the chance for lady Members
and their guests to have their own table or join a
club table and meet new friends. Lunch is 12pm
for 12.30pm. Booking price is £21.00 per
person for a two-course meal.

FINE DINING EVENING
Leander’s Fine Dining Evenings offer the very best
cuisine, prepared with care by our Executive Chef,
Vasil Vasilev and his team, and served in the historic
ambience of the Club dining room. Each Fine Dining
Evening offers exceptional value for money at £42.50
per person. Timings are 7.30pm for 8pm. Dress
code is lounge suit or blazer. Payment is required at
the time of booking. The dates of each event are listed
within this diary. Any requirements for accommodation
the night of a Fine Dining Evening, should be made at
the time of reservation to avoid disappointment.

BONHAMS’ VALUATION DAYS
Bonhams’ Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers are
continuing their valuation days at Leander, where they
can offer free confidential valuations (by appointment
only), for the current auction market, without obligation.
The dates for each event are listed within this diary.
To make an appointment, please call Bonhams’
Oxford Office on 01865 853653.

BUSINESS MEETINGS AND THE USE
OF MOBILE TELEPHONES
Members wishing to use the Clubhouse for private
meetings may book a room accordingly. Members are
asked not to conduct overt business meetings or use
electronic communications devices is any way that may
detract from the enjoyment of those socialising around
them. Mobile phones should be switched to silent in
the clubhouse and calls should be made discreetly.
The Club has an excellent complimentary Wi-Fi
facility that operates throughout the premises.

SUNDAY LUNCHES
We are open for Sunday lunch every Sunday unless
stated otherwise from 12pm with last orders being
taken at 2pm. To book, please contact Laura on
01491 575782 or events@leander.co.uk

Some event details that have not been confirmed at
this stage will be published on the Club website.
Please ensure you check the website, www.leander.
co.uk for the most up to date information.

EVENTS FROM
NOVEMBER 2018
THURSDAY 1 AND 22
NOVEMBER 2018
Bonhams Valuation Day

SATURDAY 3 NOVEMBER 2018
ANNUAL ROWING DINNER
The Annual Dinner gives us all the opportunity to
celebrate the year in the company of our athletes who
have achieved such success on the water. Our guest
speaker will be Annamarie Phelps CBE, vice-chair of
the British Olympic Association and former Chairman of
British Rowing.
Tickets are priced at £45 per person, to include a
welcome drink and Members are encouraged to ‘host’
an athlete by purchasing their ticket.
Dinner is scheduled at 7.00pm for 7.30pm and the
dress code is Leander Evening Dress or Black Tie.
To book, please contact the main office on 01491
575782 or email events@leander.co.uk

SUNDAY 25 NOVEMBER 2018
New Members Reception

TUESDAY 27 NOVEMBER 2018
Fine Dining Evening

MONDAY 3 DECEMBER 2018
Clubhouse Tour

TUESDAY 4 DECEMBER 2018
LIVING ADVENT CALENDAR
Now well established in the Leander Calendar for
family and friends of all ages.
A performance by a local surprise act takes place
outside at 6pm with a complimentary drink and mince
pie. Please book for early evening 2 course buffet.
Dress is very casual and the emphasis is on keeping
warm. Give your best Christmas jumper an airing and
bring all the family. £27.00 per person, ½ price for
children under 10 years old.

TUESDAY 13 DECEMBER 2018
LADIES CHRISTMAS LUNCH PARTY
12 for 12.30. £40.00 per person including a
welcoming glass of fizz, a festive 3 course lunch and
complimentary cracker for each lady. Raffle tickets can be
purchased on the day. Payment is required at time of booking.

THURSDAY 17 JANUARY 2019
Bonhams Valuation Day

FRIDAY 18 JANUARY 2019
FILM NIGHT - KISS THE JOY
Come and enjoy supper and a viewing of Kiss the Joy
a documentary about Joan Lind Van Blom breaking the
“glass ceiling” in USA rowing, setting the gold standard
not just for women – but for men – forever. Two course
set supper at 6.45 pm for 7.15 pm followed by viewing
of Kiss the Joy (running time about 1 hour) Cost: £20
per person, payable in advance To book: Contact
the Leander Club office on 01491 575782 or email
events@leander.co.uk

FRIDAY 1 FEBRUARY – SUNDAY 16
MARCH 2019
Six Nations Rugby

MONDAY 4 FEBRUARY 2019
Clubhouse Tour

THURSDAY 7 FEBRUARY AND
28 FEBRUARY 2019
Bonhams Valuation Day

TUESDAY 12 FEBRUARY 2019
MEET THE ATHLETES DINNER
This evening will give people the opportunity to meet
and hear from the new Director of Performance for
British Rowing, Brendan Purcell.
Timings are 6.30pm for reception drinks with a prompt
sit down at 7.15pm for a sumptuous 3 course dinner.
(Wines not included). Club athletes will join you at your
tables of 10, they will circulate after each course.
£48 per person including a reception drink and dinner.
Dress code: Lounge Suit or Blazer.

THURSDAY 14 FEBRUARY 2019
VALENTINE’S DAY DINNER
A romantic candlelit dinner will be served in the
splendour of the Club dining room. Reserve your own
intimate table for two or join a club table to meet
fellow Members and their guests. Dress lounge suit or
blazer. 7.30pm for 8pm. £42.50 per person to
include canapés and a glass of pink fizz on arrival.

MONDAY 4 MARCH 2019
Clubhouse Tour

SATURDAY 16 MARCH 2019
ST PATRICK’S DAY DINNER
Details to be confirmed in 2019

THURSDAY 21 MARCH 2019
Bonhams Valuation Day

TUESDAY 26 MARCH 2019
Fine Dining Evening

SUNDAY 31 MARCH 2019
MOTHER’S DAY LUNCH
Come and treat your mum to an enjoyable lunch
at Leander Club this Mothering Sunday. Booking is
essential. Children of all ages are welcome

MONDAY 1 APRIL 2019
Clubhouse Tour

SUNDAY 7 APRIL 2019
THE BOAT RACE
Viewing of the Men’s and Women’s Boat Races will take
place in the Regatta Room. The Women’s Race starts at
2.15pm followed by the Men’s race at 3.15pm.
No booking necessary.

THURSDAY 11 APRIL 2019
Bonhams Valuation Day

FRIDAY 19 APRIL 2019
Good Friday

SUNDAY 21 APRIL 2019
EASTER SUNDAY LUNCH
Why not make Easter a special occasion this year by
getting all the family together and enjoy a seasonal
three-course lunch including coffee and chocolates?
Easter Sunday is the perfect excuse for the ultimate
roast lunch from 12 noon to 2.30pm.
The Easter Bunny will be there to arrange a special
Easter Egg Hunt, children are very welcome.

TUESDAY 30 APRIL 2019
Fine Dining Evening

MAY 2019 – DATE TO BE CONFIRMED
MEET THE ATHLETES DINNER
Details will be released in 2019.

THURSDAY 2 MAY AND THURSDAY
30 MAY 2019
Bonhams Valuation Day

MONDAY 13 MAY 2019
Clubhouse Tour

TUESDAY 28 MAY 2019
Fine Dining Evening

MONDAY 3 JUNE 2019
Clubhouse Tour

SATURDAY 15 JUNE 2019
ROWERS BBQ
The Club is holding a Barbecue for all past Leander
Rowers and their partners and children. We hope to
assemble as many Leander rowers as possible and
mark the occasion with a group photograph.
This is an opportunity to meet up, celebrate past
victories, share old memories and make new ones.
Arrival from 12.30pm with the BBQ served from
1pm. £16 per person, payable in advance and dogs
are welcome in the garden only please.
Don’t worry, even if some of your crewmates are no
longer Leander Members, they are definitely included
in this invitation.To book, please contact Laura at
events@leander.co.uk or 01491 575782

SUNDAY 16 JUNE 2019
FATHER’S DAY LUNCH
Come and treat your Dad to an enjoyable lunch at
Leander Club this Father’s Day. Booking is essential.

THURSDAY 18 JULY 2019
Bonhams Valuation Day

TUESDAY 25 JUNE 2019
Fine Dining Evening

FRIDAY 28 JUNE 2019
QUALIFIERS BBQ
A very casual and relaxed barbecue during which we open
our grounds to all young athletes who have been racing to
qualify for Henley Royal Regatta. No tickets needed and
inexpensive food and drink is available on the boat hard.
Starts around 5pm, just turn up with friends and family.

SUNDAY 30 JUNE 2019
AGM
Whether or not you plan to attend our AGM at 11am
you are warmly invited to book for a buffet lunch in the
clubhouse afterwards. Booking for lunch is essential.

WEDNESDAY 3 – SUNDAY 7 JULY
2019
HENLEY ROYAL REGATTA
Regatta booking packs will be sent to Members in
March. Please take note that some areas, including
clubhouse lunches, become fully booked very quickly
and Members are therefore advised to make their
arrangements as early as possible. There is also an
opportunity to book crew reunion dinner parties.
Advance bookings for Regatta tickets close on Friday 30
June 2019. After which point, tickets can only be purchased
directly from the badge tent from Wednesday 3 July 2019.

WEDNESDAY 10 – SUNDAY 14 JULY 2019
HENLEY FESTIVAL OF MUSIC AND ARTS
Why not book into an early supper at the Club before
heading down to the Festival. An a la carte menu will be
available each evening (except Sunday) from 6pm.

THURSDAY 19 JULY 2019
Bonhams Valuation Day

ROWING DIARY
NOVEMBER 2018
3           Fours Head, London
10-11       1st International Assessment, Boston, Lincolnshire

DECEMBER 2018
11          British Indoor Championships, Lee Valley Velo Park
15-22       2nd International Assessment, Caversham
22          Turkey Sculls, Henley

FEBRUARY 2019
9           3rd International Assessment, Boston, Lincolnshire

MARCH 2019
9           Reading Head
14          Scullery Head
15          Schools’ Head, London
16          Women’s Eights Head of the River Race, London
30          Head of the River Race, London

APRIL 2019
7           University Boat Races, London
19-21       GB Final Trials, Caversham

MAY 2019
5           Wallingford Regatta, Eton Dorney
10 -12      World Cup I, Plovdiv, Bulgaria
11-12       Ghent Regatta, Belgium
24 -26      National Schools Regatta, Eton Dorney
31-2 June   European Championships, Lucerne, Switzerland

JUNE 2019
1-2         Metropolitan Regatta, Eton Dorney
21-23       Henley Women’s Regatta
22          Marlow Regatta, Eton Dorney
21-23       World Cup II, Poznan, Poland
28          Henley Royal Regatta Qualifying Races

JULY 2019
3-7         Henley Royal Regatta
12-14       World Cup III, Rotterdam, Netherlands
24-28       World U23 Championships, Sarasota, USA

LEANDER COMMITTEE MEMBERS
(Until 1 September 2019)
OFFICERS
President			    Mike Sweeney CBE
Chairman		      Hugh Richardson
Hon Secretary		 Fiona Dennis
Hon Treasurer		 Peter Greenslade
Captain			Vicky Thornley

OTHER COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Paul Mainds BEM		          Jennifer O’Reilly
Rob Clegg		                Marcus Bateman
Craig Walton		             John Verrill
Andy Trotman		             Anne Buckingham
Chris Dalley

EX OFFICIO MEMBERS
Director of Rowing & Chief Coach Mark Banks
General Manager		                Paul Budd OBE
Building Committee		             Peter Greenslade

CONTACTING THE CLUB
Leander Club Limited trades at ‘Leander Club’.
Company Number is 09983 188. Registered at Leander
Club, Henley-on-Thames Oxfordshire. RG9 2LP
Whenever possible, please make general telephone enquiries
and bookings during weekday office hours (9am - 5pm)

CONTACT DETAILS

LEANDER CLUB
Henley-on-Thames, RG9 2LP
www.leander.co.uk
T: 01491 575782 F: 01491 410291

GENERAL MANAGER:
Paul Budd OBE FIH
E: manager@leander.co.uk
Direct Line: 01491 636777

DEPUTY MANAGER:
Caroline Mulcahy
E: caroline@leander.co.uk
Direct Line: 01491 636765

EVENTS & OPERATIONS MANAGER:
Laura Andrew
For bespoke events and meetings
E: events@leander.co.uk or regatta@leander.co.uk
T: 01491 575782

OFFICE ASSISTANT:
Michelle Thomas
For accommodation and general bookings and enquiries
E: office@leander.co.uk T: 01491 575782

MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY:
Cheryl Vyvyan
For all membership queries
E: membership@leander.co.uk T: 01491 575782

PINK HIPPO SHOP – RETAIL MANAGER:
Sara du Luart
E: shop@leander.co.uk T: 01491 575782

MEDIA AND PRESS RELATIONS:
Robert Treharne Jones
E: press@leander.co.uk Direct line: 07528 937 624

GUIDANCE FOR MEMBERS
CLUBHOUSE INFORMATION
The clubhouse is open to Members most of the year except
for: Sundays after 4pm, (except for bedroom reservations);
after lunch on Bank Holiday Mondays and Good Friday
as well as for two days following Henley Royal Regatta
(to restock); and the Christmas and New Year period from
lunchtime Sunday 23 December 2018 to Wednesday
2 January 2019.

DRESS CODE
The dress code throughout the clubhouse is defined as
‘smart casual’. Smart jeans are acceptable but not
sportswear or trainers, please. Members are reminded that
the Club Pink livery and Club buttons are the strict preserve
of Full (rowing qualified) Members and may not be worn by
others. Leander Evening Dress is for Full Members only and
comprises Dinner dress trousers and shirt, pink bow tie and
cummerbund, traditional Club double breasted navy
blazer with Club buttons.

SMOKING POLICY
There is a non-smoking policy including e-cigarettes
throughout the club (including all bedrooms) which, in
compliance with current legislation, is strictly enforced.

MEALS AND BAR SERVICE
The Members’ Balcony with its river view is usually available
for dining from 12 noon to 1.45pm and from 7pm to
8.45pm daily. Reservation is advised.

The Bar is open from 11am until 11pm and less-formal meals are
available in the evening (except Sundays) until 8.45pm.

No meal or drink service is provided after 4pm on Sundays.
We are always pleased to tailor requirements for private or
corporate events – please speak to the main office.

ACCOMMODATION RATES 2018
Bedroom rates inclusive of breakfast for 2018:
Members single £93
Members double £115
Member’s Guest and Reciprocal single £130
Member’s Guest and Reciprocal double £152
Non-Members single £147
Non-Members double £172
CONFERENCE DELEGATE RATES 2018
Daily delegate rate £69.50
Residential delegate rate (24 hours) £199 per person

ACCOMMODATION RATES 2019
Bedroom rates inclusive of breakfast for 2019:
Members single £96
Members double £118
Member’s Guest and Reciprocal single £130
Member’s Guest and Reciprocal double £152
Non-Members single £147
Non-Members double £172
CONFERENCE DELEGATE RATES 2019
Daily delegate rate £69.50
Residential delegate rate (24 hours) £199 per person

All rates are inclusive of VAT.

MEMBERS DRAWING ROOM
The Drawing Room is strictly for Members and their
accompanying guests. It is intended as a sanctuary,
away from other Club business activity and vocal or
obvious electronic communications devices. The Club
staff are always happy to advise on other areas of the
Club where business meetings or private work may be
conducted.

CAR PARKING
The Club does not own the car park but has allotted spaces
on the left as you enter. These are only available for Members
and their guests during visits to the Club. Club parking space
is often at a premium and Members may not use the car park
at other times. Members may not park between 7am to 7pm
Monday 1st July and Tuesday 2nd July and throughout the
Regatta period between Wednesday 3rd July until midnight
on Sunday 7th July 2019.

RECIPROCAL CLUBS AND OTHER
MEMBER CONCESSIONS
There are an extensive number of clubs where we have
reciprocal arrangements and members may stay there
as guests. The list of participating clubs and the code of
conduct for such visits are on the website and copies are also
available in the office.
There are also a number of concessionary arrangements for
goods and services that are available to Leander members
and these are listed in the member’s section of the website.
Letters of introduction can also be accessed online by logging
into the members area on the Leander Club website.

GRATUITIES
Staff gratuities are entirely at the Members discretion; they are
always well received but are not expected. Many Members
choose to contribute to the staff fund which is distributed at
Christmas.
The office staff are pleased to accept such donations during
working hours.

PINK HIPPO SHOP
A member of staff will be pleased to open the Pink Hippo
Shop for you during normal office hours and at other time
when commitments permit. Shop items may be purchased
on-line at www.leander.co.uk

GUESTS
Members are encouraged to bring their guests to the Club
where they will be most welcome (other than for specific
Members-only events). Members are responsible for ensuring
their guests comply with Club rules. Members are also
encouraged to propose new Members to join the Club and
advice in this respect can be obtained from a Committee
Member, the General Manager or the Membership Secretary.

PETS
Members may not bring pets into the Clubhouse.

CHILDREN
Although the Club is not set-up for children under 10, we
nonetheless welcome well-behaved children, other than at
Regatta, as part of private parties or with member’s families
provided they do not interfere with the enjoyment of others.
Families are especially encouraged during weekends. We
have a family bedroom but we do not have other child-friendly
facilities. You are therefore advised to bring your own high
chairs and other children’s necessities. The restriction on
children under 10 at Regatta remains in place.

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                                  Laura Andrew
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