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Dear "Scots in London/RHSCL"

HOPE YOU AND YOURS CAN JOIN US FOR "A CUP O' KINDNESS" AT SCOTS CHARITY EVENT WITH A DISTINCT BUZZ AND A DISTINGUISHED BLEND. As always, your help in drumming up support and circulating details to your members is appreciated. All welcome!

Date: Thursday 9th December 2004

Venue: The Courtroom of The Royal Scottish Corporation, 37 King Street, Covent Garden, WC2

                      BACK AT THE RSC BY POPULAR DEMAND - (SCOTS) IN THE HEART OF LONDON!
Time:              6.30pm for 7pm until 10pm/late - you'll hear the sound of the bagpipes as you approach!
Cost:              £10, payable on entry includes all wines, beers, softs and food, all profits go to RSC

Charity: The Royal Scottish Corporation (RSC) - "a helping hand for Scots in London for over 400 years"
Entertainment: By Scots Soprano Soloist, the much-acclaimed Robyn Kirk

Piping from Plopsi (and hopefully more Pinstripe Highlanders + Liv McLennan (TBC).

Pipers/the offer of services from talented Scots always welcome.

Staples: Group photo by Eddie and a few words about the charity by Chairman, Wylie.

Descriptives: Informal. Great atmosphere. Very relaxed. Sociable. Mingle/network. Mixed sexes, ages & backgrounds. Definitely NOT DULL and NOT STUFFY! Distinct BUZZ but distinguished BLEND! Be the judge...

Dress code: Anything goes, but discounted entry for kilts/tartan.

Previous evenings have been very successful. Our last three events have raised £700 for the RSC so your help in continuing this momentum by coming along and spreading the word to other Scots, (including your membership where appropriate) and helping to raise more monies to help fellow needy Scots would be much appreciated. It would be good to have 70+ attendees! Guests welcome...

PREVIOUS EVENINGS (PHOTOS):

"Scots in London" Drinks Evening - Wed 6 Oct 2004 at RSC

"Scots in London" Drinks Evening - Wed 7 Jul 2004 at RSC

"Scots in London" Drinks Evening - Wed 7 April 2004 at RSC

LAST QUARTERLY DRINKS BASH - WED 6 OCT Click here for PHOTOS from the evening

It was another great evening. >60 attendees were welcomed by superb piping of Liv McLennan on arrival - Liv was so Pipetastic that the male pipers were scared away - practicising at their Annual Competition at the Caledonian Club. At 7.30pm, Simon Card OBE, President of The Royal High School Club in London, our ever own Master of Ceremonies grabbed everybody's attention in his usual commanding fashion before calling upon Wylie White, Chairman of "The Corporation", who welcomed us all again and thanked us for our continued support. Charles from Classic Tours then gave a brief introduction to the group about The Two Lochs Challenge, an RSC charity cyling event to be held in Scotland next June 17-20th - details to follow. RSC Fundraiser Lorna Duncan then drew the raffle for the merchandise so kindly donated by Lunnainn Albannaich Tartan Army (www.loonyalba.com represented Scott Kelly, Kevin Donnelly et al.). Eddie took to usual group photo. Around 8pm, the group were entertained by Emma Jane Thommen - our/RHSCL/Scots in London's very own fabulous 24 year old Songstress, Writer and Pianist - Scotland's answer to Natalie Imbruglia - who sang and played, so wonderfully, eight of her own songs and attracted more groupies (and CD sales). At 10.30pm those whom remained headed to the Essex Serpentine over the road.

Thanks to all those who attended for the first time, especially the Liv McLennan for her dazzling display on the pipes and Alison Hood representing the Caledonian Club.

PLUG: SCOTLAND'S ANSWER TO THE X FACTOR...

Emma Jane Thommen, the FABULOUS 24 year old Scottish Songstress, Writer and Pianist - "Scotland's answer to Natalie Imbrugia" - has another gig lined up THIS COMING TUESDAY 30 NOVEMBER at The Cobden, 170-172 Kensal Road, W10 - Westbourne Park Tube. Entry is £3 before 8.30pm and £5 thereafter. This is a GUEST LIST ONLY EVENT so please email em-j@fsmail.net (quoting Eddie/Scots in London).

The next Quarterly "Scots in London/RHSCL" Drinks
Wednesday 6th October 2004, in aid of The Royal Scottish Corporation.

Venue: The Courtroom of The Royal Scottish Corporation, 37 King Street, Covent Garden, WC2
Time: 6.30pm for 6.45pm until 10pm/late - you'll hear the sound of the bagpipes as you approach!

Photos from July 2004 drinks at the Royal Scottish Corporation. Click here to see more.

Cost: £10, payable on entry includes all wines, beers, softs and snacks/food, all profits go to RSC
Charity: The Royal Scottish Corporation (RSC) - "a helping hand for needy Scots in London for over 400 years"
Entertainment: Scots rising star songstress, pianist Emma-JaneThommen will be delighting us with sweet melodies plus Piping from The Pinstripe Highlanders
Staples: Group photo by Eddie and a few words about the charity by Chairman, Wylie or Chief Executive, Willie.
Descriptives: Informal. Great atmosphere. Very relaxed. Sociable. Mingle/network. Mixed sexes, ages & backgrounds.Definitely NOT DULL and NOT STUFFY! Distinct BUZZ but distinguished BLEND! Be the judge...
Many thanks to the 60+ persons who attended the Quarterly "Scots in London" Drinks evening on Wednesday 7th July at the RSC. You helped to raise £310 for The Royal Scottish Corporation. A cheque was presented to them today and received with thanks by Chief Executive Willie Docherty and Chairman Wylie White.
Photos from previous events click the photos to see more:

Click here for more photos of the Q2 2004 drinks at the RSC

7 April 2004 - FANTASTIC DRINKS EVENING OVER £200 RAISED FOR RSC

Click on the photo for further photo above from this event.
emma jane Thommen played piano

Just a short note to say many thanks to Wylie, Shona, Ruth, Elizabeth (and Marc) for coming along last night. The evening was very successful and just over 40 people attended (monies received from 35 plus a few freebies for services rendered) - exact numbers to be confirmed once I get the attendance sheet back per discussion with Diane). I think a fabulous time was had by all; smashing venue, flowing drinks and great company. Wylie's welcome and intro to the RSC was very well received. It would be fantastic if the RSC could once again become the informal social centre for Scots in London, both needy and those more fortunate. There is a huge Scots in London void which your organisation can fill. I have no doubt that your charity and its clients would be the key benefactor! As promised, deducting the cost of drinks and nibbles, I am happy to write a cheque to The Royal Scottish Corporation for £210 (more may follow if some outstanding monies are paid).
The evening kicked off at 6.30pm. Guests were welcomed outside the main front door by Mike McGlashan on the bagpipes from The Pinstripe Highlanders. Wylie said a few words aroun 8pm and we then hada few large group photos. Emma-Jane Thommen, a fabulous Scottish Songstress and Pianist then played the piano and sang a few first-class tunes. The crowd was very mixed with the usual regulars and around 15-20 new faces. The wine and beers went down exceptionally well, but I think the next time I will provide cold food as the nibbles didn't stretch far enough! Paul Cursiter made an excellent job of being barman. Many thanks to Shona for making us so welcome.
The happy group at the RSC drinks evening

The happy group at the RSC drinks evening

I plan to send out a brief email to everyone who attended to thank them for coming along and also to pass on a copy of the photographs from the evening. Following conversation with Marc today, I am very glad that we will be able to have the courtroom again on 7th July for the Q3 2004 Quarterly Drinks. Looking forward to catching up with you, Ian, Jock, Ruth et al. at our next meeting.
Good luck in the marathon. Let me know what you'll be wearing and what time you expect to be where and we'll sort out a big cheers from an 8+ strong Scottish Posse (with Saltires etc). Per conversation with Marc, if you are looking for a piper I can ask Chris and he could also ask Mike and the rest of the Pinstripers - would be fab.
Yours aye,
Eddie

The first Quarterly "Scots in London" Drinks for 2004 was held on Wednesday 7th January 2004 from 6.30pm at The Phoenix (London's first smoke-free bar), 26 Throgmorton Street, London, EC2N, next to the Stock Exchange. Courtesy of the Scottish/Celtic management team.

Dates for 2004 Quarterly Drinks of The Royal High School club in London / "Scots in London" are as follows:

Wednesday 7th January

Click here for more pictures of this event

Wednesday 7th April
Wednesday 7th July
Wedneday 6th October.

The evenings will commence around 6.30pm. Full details will be circulated nearer the time and will also appear on www.royalhighlondon.org.uk , under the new "Scots in London" section on the right-hand side. Please check website for details nearer the tim.

Quarterly Drinks Q2 2003: Wed 2 July 2003

The Quarterly Scottish (Schools/Clubs/Alumni) Drinks Evening held on Wed. 2nd July went very well. It was well-attended by a very mixed crowd (~40 persons), with many new (mostly female) faces ! Thanks to all those who attended for making it an enjoyable evening and to the Hogshead for providing a free buffet feast.
Scottish (Edinburgh) Schools / Clubs in London Drinks is organised to encourage Scots to get together over a few drinks in a relaxed informal atmosphere. It brings together a very broad mix of age groups (male and female - keep it up girls/ladies !) and is a good way to meet new people in the Smoke / get together with old friends !

Quarterly Drinks Q1 2003: Wed 3 April 2003

The next Scottish Schools Quarterly Drinks Evening will be held on Wednesday 2nd April 2003 from 6.30-10pm at The Clachan, Kingly Street, Off Oxford Street. We have reverted back to the original venue for these drinks, the regular haunt of the London Daniel Stewarts Melville College Club, following their hearty recommendation and invitation. New faces are encouraged.
Despite non-complete circulation last year, attendance at these events has grown from 12 at inception (Q4 '01) to 21 (Q1 '02) for drinks between LDSMCC-RHSCL to 35 (Q2 '02 incl.LEAC, LHC, LWC, LOLS) to 41 persons (Q3 '02) to similar numbers (Q4 '02). Attendance has been very mixed by club and age groups involved and those who attend usually come back, joined by new faces as the word spreads. A strong turnout would be appreciated by all clubs and age groups.
Scottish (Edinburgh) Schools / Clubs in London Drinks is organised to encourage Scots (Edinburghers), members of clubs and new faces to get together over a few drinks in a relaxed informal atmosphere. Participants so far include Daniel Stewarts Melville College Club, London Heriot Club, London Watsonian Club, London Edinburgh Academical Club, Old Lorettonian Society, Scottish Girls Schools, Old Fettesian Club (not yet represented), Merchistonian Club (not yet represented) and The Royal High School Club in London, although all Scots (esp.from Edin!) are welcome. London Scottish Golf Club were also recently represented and are keen to hear from Scots golfers !
In 2003, the next Quarterly Scottish Schools Drinks are scheduled for Wed. 2 April, Wed 2 July and Wed 1 October. F ull details, including photos, will be posted here.

Quarterly Drinks Q4 2002: Wed 4 December 2002

The next Quarterly Drinks Evening will be held on Wednesday 4th December 2002 from 6.30-10pm in conjunction with Scottish (Edinburgh) Schools Clubs in London Drinks Evening in The Clachan, Kingly Street, Off Oxford Street. A strong turnout would be appreciated. New faces are always welcome. These drinks were rescheduled as a result of the tube strike, which took place when we were last due to meet in October (when numbers were depleted).
Scottish (Edinburgh) Schools Clubs in London Drinks is organised by the Secretaries of the following London Clubs for members and to encourage new faces: Daniel Stewarts Melville College Club, Heriots Club, Watsonian Club, Edinburgh Academical Club, Old Lorettonian Society, Scottish Girls Schools, Old Fettesian Club (not yet represented), Merchistonian Club (not yet represented) and The Royal High School Club in London, although all Scots (especially Edinburghers) are welcome.

Quarterly Drinks Evening Wednesday 2nd October 2002

9 attended [4 RHS (Chris Craig, Paul Cursiter and myself from 1991 and new face Colin Lynch from 1975), 3 DSMC (David West, Tom Scrimgeour and new face Bruce Maclaren), 2 Glasgow Accies (both new faces Alistair Garrow and Mark Gillis). We all enjoyed the evening, staying until around 9ish. We all decided that we should reschedule another Drinks night before Christmas to compensate for the tube strike, so planning one for Wed 4th December. Watch the site for more details.

Quarterly Drinks Q3 - 3 July 2002, Boisdale's, 15 Eccleston St, Belgravia, SW1

The last pub night was held on the Wednesday 3rd July at Boisdale's. 12 RHS FP's attended our last Quarterly Drinks held on Wed 3 July (including several first time quarterlies from the RHS e.g. David Wilson 1966, Colin Todd 1969 (&son), Gary Beecroft 1977 and, from the regulars, Jim Randell 1944, Robert Dunnett 1969,Will Dunnett 1969, Alastair Maclean 1960, Jeff Robertson 1951, Edward Tait 1991, Fraser Wright 1985, Chris Craig 1991) and other Edinburgh Schools. Apologies were received from Paul Cursiter 1991, Peter Coldham 1947, Ronnie McNeill 1956, Alan Robertson 1951, Alastair Reid 1969, Alan Mitchell 1990, et al.
Around 30-40 attended in total; space became an issue (too cramped) so several attendees decided to move from the Back Bar into the adjoining bar while some had supper in the courtyard. The evening seemed to be enjoyed by those who attended, although some people where not so happy with the service as the bar apparently ran out of both beers on tap! A few ladies attended as well.

Quarterly Drinks Q2 2002: Wed 3 April 2002, Boisdale's, 15 Eccleston St, Belgravia, SW1

34 attended the Inaugural Drinks Evening for Edinburgh Schools' Clubs in London was held in conjunction with The Royal High School Club in London Quarterly Bash on Wednesday 3rd April 2002 at Boisdale's, 15 Eccleston Street, Belgravia. Attendees: M Peat RHS 1991, P Cursiter RHS 1991, C Craig RHS 1991, K Hill RHS 1991, E Tait (Sec) RHS 1991, A Mitchell RHS 1990, G Mackenzie RHS 1990, P Martin RHS 1976, A Maclean RHS 1960, R McNeill RHS 1956, J Robertson RHS 1951, P Coldham RHS 1947; J Hewitt 1995*, A Duguid 1995*, M Brown 1995*, C Campbell 1995*, T Burt (Sec). Mr. Burt, Ms. Burt (* - late arrivals); R Murphy 1987, D Christie 1988, C Runcie , T Walker (Social Sec) , Unknown x2, J Breaks 1991, M Sweet 1991, T Scrimgeour (Sec), H Muirhead , E Gordon (Sec) , Mrs. Gordon, I Plenderleith, Unknown x1, G Cochrane.

Schools Represented were:- London Daniel Stewarts Melville College Club London Heriot Club London Watsonian Club London Edinburgh Academical Club London Merchistonian Club London Lorettonian Society London Scottish Girls Schools	Click for the big picture
Quarterly Drinks Q1 2002: Wed 9 January 2002, The Clachan Bar, Kingly Street, W1 Unfortunately, The Clachan bar called last orders for the very last time on Friday 11th January 2002 and is currently undergoing refurbishment to be manufactured into a "trendy wine bar". As a result, we very much welcome suggestions for central venues for forthcoming pub evenings; a traditional / Scottish pub is what we are looking for. The photo, courtesy of A. Mitchell, shows 17 attendees - L-R: Back Row: C. Craig RHS 1991, K. Hill RHS 1991, G. MacKenzie RHS 1990, A.Hughes 1986; Middle Row: tbc DMSC , A.Cormack DSMC, T. Scrimgeour DSMC, F. Gray DSMC, A. Reid RHS 1969, A. Maclean RHS 1960, J. Randall RHS 1944, P. Cursiter RHS 1991, I. Graham RHS 1986; Front Row - A. Mitchell RHS 1990, D. West DSMC , E. Tait RHS 1991 and L. Gold DSMC 1991. (L. John DSMC and 3 other DSMC also attended but had left when the photo was taken).
Quarterly Drinks Q4 2001: Wed 3 October 2001, The Clachan Bar, Kingly Street, W1 October 2001: 16 attended joint pub evening with Daniel Stewart's London Club at The Clachan, Kingly Street, off Regent St: Left to Right - D. West DSMC 196?, G. West DSMC 195?, J. Randell RHS 1944, M.Knowles RHS 1997, I. Graham RHS 1986, P. Cursiter RHS 1991, E. Tait RHS 1991 and M. Sweet DSMC 1991.
[Drinks] [New Members] [Annual Buffet] [RHSCL Prizes] [Ceilidh] [News] [Golf] [Top of Page] 2. Annual Dinners Annual Dinner 2005: Fri 18 March A venue has now been set for the 2005 Annual Dinner of The Royal High School Club in London. It is scheduled to take place on Friday 18th March 2005 at The Cavendish Hotel, Jermyn Street, Mayfair.This is the same weekend as England vs. Scotland at Twickenham so, as ever, all RHS FP's will be made most welcome and are encouraged to join us. There were 46 of us at last years' dinner. Our new President and Committee are hoping for around 60 at this years' dinner, especially in light of the influx of "youngsters" (1990's school leavers); Chris Craig RHS1991 will be playig his pipes again and the RHSCL/Scotland's own Answer to the X-factor, singer/songwriter/pianist, Emma-Jane Thommen RHS 1997. Please contact eddietait@mac.com or telephone 07748 148080 if you are interested in attending. Full details will be added to the club website and emailed out soon. A formal invitation and reply form will be sent to all those on the RHSCL mailing list. Yours aye, Eddie p.s. You are also reminded that the Edinburgh Club Dinner will be held on Fri 11 March. Please contact jkolijn@mckaynorwell.co.uk. Annual Dinner 2004: Fri 19 March The 2004 London Club Annual Dinner held at Le Meridien RUSSELL Hotel, Russell Square, WC1B on Friday 19th March from 6.30pm for 7.30pm. This year's annual dinner was a great success, with 46 attendees, breaking recent records! Click on the photos to view the photo albums from this event.
The club committee are picured here. Click on the photo for more pictures of committee members plus pictures of the annual dinner participants.
The Edinburgh Club Annual Dinner 2005: Fri 11 March You are also reminded that the Edinburgh Club Dinner will be held on Fri 11 March. Please contact jkolijn@mckaynorwell.co.uk. A party from the London club are hoping to attend. Contact Eddie Tait (eddietait@mac.com or telephone 07748 148080 ) if you wish to join us. The 2004 Annual Dinner of The Royal High School Club (Edinburgh) was held on Friday 12 March at The Roxburghe Hotel, Charlotte Square, Edinburgh. If you are interested in attending and would like to join the London Club table, please contact Rab Forman, Honorary Secretary, The Royal High School Club, 5 & 7 Rutland Square, Edinburgh, EH1 2AS or tel: 0131 229 2212 or email rforman@mckaynorwell.co.uk , stating "London Club". Sorry no photos available from this event as yet. Annual Dinner 2003: Fri 21 March The 2003 Annual Dinner was held at Le Meridien RUSSELL Hotel, Russell Square, WC1B on Friday 21st March from 6.30pm for 7.30pm, in the Grafton Suite (last held at this venue in 1999). The cost is £35 per head. Sorry no photos available from this event. This is the same weekend as England vs. Scotland. Per club tradition and discussion between the Committee, Edinburgh Club and the School, it is hoped that this will enable us to welcome a larger Edinburgh party (both Club members and from the School); maybe a game of golf could be organised between the Clubs? Cheap hotel accommodation may be found via LastMinute.com . If you are interested in attending, please contact the Club Secretary. Unfortunately, Le Meridien Waldorf Hotel had raised the price substantially (~£8pp) this year despite negotiation, hence the regrettable change of venue. The Edinburgh Club Annual Dinner 2004: Fri 12 March The 2004 Annual Dinner of The Royal High School Club (Edinburgh) will be held on Friday 12 March at The Roxburghe Hotel, Charlotte Square, Edinburgh. If you are interested in attending and would like to join the London Club table, please contact Rab Forman, Honorary Secretary, The Royal High School Club, 5 & 7 Rutland Square, Edinburgh, EH1 2AS or tel: 0131 229 2212 or email rforman@mckaynorwell.co.uk , stating "London Club". Annual Dinner 2002: Fri. 15 March The 2002 Annual Dinner of The Royal High School Club in London was held in the Minstrel Suite of Le Meridien Waldorf Hotel, Aldwych, London on Friday 15th March 2002. The evening was very enjoyable. A photo is attached and more are available via the website. 33 attended, including 4 new members (Callum Scot-Brown RHS 1986, Ian Graham RHS 1985, Christopher Pountain RHS 1971 and Gordon Burt RHS 1963) and apologies were received from 22 FP's listed below. The evening was chaired by President Janette Scantlebury RHS 1981 and speeches were given by The Rector, George Smuga, and the President of the Edinburgh Club, Stuart Macmillan RHS 1959. The toast to the President was given by Jim Randell RHS 1944 and a special acknowledgement was made by all attendees to Jim Rowan RHS 1936 who attended his 51st Annual Dinner - a remarkable achievement. Honoured guests also included the Presidents of Daniel Stewart's, Heriot's and Watson's London Clubs, reciprocating as normal. Some photos can be found via the RHS FP contact website and some will be added to this site soon. The 33 attendees (see photo from Alan Mitchell RHS 1990) were: 1. Paul Cursiter RHS 1991 2. Edward Tait RHS 1991 3. Sarah Rooney 4. Alan Mitchell RHS 1990 5. Caryn Benness 6. Ian Graham RHS 1986 (first time) 7. Siobhan Graham 8. Callum Scott Brown RHS 1985 (first time) 9. Juliet Scott Brown 10. Janette Scantlebury RHS 1981 President 11. Alan Rolfe 12. Alex Prentice RHS 1974 13. Juliet Gilbert 14. Christopher Pountain RHS 1971 (first time) 15. Al Senter RHS 1971 16. Simon Card OBE RHS 1967 17. Gordon Burt RHS 1963 (first time) 18. Catherine Burt 19. Alastair Maclean RHS 1960 20. Daphne Maclean 21. Sir Gordon Manzie RHS 1947 22. Lady Rosamund Manzie 23. Jim Randell RHS 1944 24. Shiela Randell 25. Jim Rowan RHS 1936 26. William Michie, LHC 27. Linda Michie 28. Joyce Maccabe, LWC 29. Jeffrey Maccabe 30. Lennox John, LDSMC 31. George Smuga, RHS Rector 32. Stuart Macmillan, RHS Edinburgh Club President 33. Jeffrey Robertson RHS 1950 Apologies for absence were received from the following with best wishes for a successful evening (in no particular order): 1. Paul Martin 1976; 2. Henry Orr OBE 1929; 3. Ian Gilbert 1943; 4. Ian Duncan 1949; 5. Ronnie Corbett OBE 1948; 6. Fraser Wright 1985; 7. Michael Smith 1992; 8. Walter Wood 1946; 9. Robert Dewar 1958; 10. Chris Craig 1991; 11. Don Leslie 1974; 12. Robin Cook MP 1964; 13. William Dunnett 1969; 14. Gregor Mackenzie 1990; 15. George Scott 1944; 16. David Coker 1969; 17. Alan Rose 1949; 18. Wg Cdr Alan Robertson 1951; 19. Robert Davis 1937; 20. David Robertson 1950; 21. Brian Park 1963; 22. Bruce Banister 1947 Annual Dinner: Fri 23 March 2001, Le Meridien Waldorf Hotel, Aldwych As we had such a pleasant dinner and good service last year, we returned to the Waldorf. The price remained the same as last year, £32 per head. The dinner started at 7.00 p.m. for 7.30 p.m in the Mistrel Suite. 33 attended and a most enjoyable evening was had by all. Annual Dinner: Fri 15 March 2000, Le Meridien Waldorf Hotel, Aldwych Held at Le Meridien Waldolf Hotel, Aldwych. About 36 members were present for the dinner, including The Rector, G Smuga (1999- ) and The Edinburgh FP Club President, D Rutherford. It was a very good night/crowd. Annual Dinner: Fri 15 March 1999, Le Meridien Waldorf Hotel, Aldwych (after in the Bar) Taken at the bar at The Waldorf Hotel after the Dinner (~35 members attended). L-R: Back Row - Gregor MacKenzie RHS 1990, G. Smuga RHS Rector & Partner, C. Craig RHS 1991, S. Rooney, M.Smith RHS 1992, S. Randell, J. Randell RHS 1944, A. Rolfe. Front Row - E. Tait RHS 1991, A. Mitchell RHS 1981, J. Scantlebury RHS 1981. Annual Dinners of the London Club began in 1914 (although the club formed in 1888) and have been unbroken since 1950. Annual Dinner: March 1954, St. Ermin's Hotel, Westminster The Annual Dinner of 1954 was held at St.Ermin's Hotel, Westminster, SW1 and chaired by Reverend Robert F.V. Scott. Full London Club records from 1888 are available. This photo pictures Ian Gilbert RHS 1943 and Jim Rowan RHS 1936 both of whom are still active members of the London Club in 2002 ! They are the younger men sitting next to each other on the left hand side. Ian was a remarkable good club secretary from 1958-67 and Jim from 1978-91. Jim has attended every Dinner bar one since 1950-amazing !
[Drinks] [New Members] [Annual Dinner] [Annual Buffet] [RHSCL Prizes] [Ceilidh] [News] [Golf] [Top of Page] 3. RHSCL Wine and Cheese RHS London Club’s 2004 wine & cheese party Arrangements for the RHSCL's 2004 Wine & Cheese Party. Dear RHSCL club members, The Royal High School Club in London’s 2004 Wine & Cheese party will be held on Monday 15th November from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at the Fleming Gallery, 13 Berkeley St, Mayfair (just around the corner from Green Park station). The party will take place in the gallery itself where about 50 works by Anne Redpath and the Edinburgh School will be on display. The evening includes good quality wines, canapes and an optional tour of the gallery. All RHS former pupils, their partners and guests, and RHS teachers (past and present) are welcome to attend. Annual Buffet: Wed 19th November 2003, The Royal Scottish Corporation, 37 King Street, Covent Garden The 2003 Annual Buffet was held on Wednesday 19th November in the Court Room of The Royal Scottish Corporation, 37 King Street, Covent Garden, WC2E from 6.30 - 9.30pm. These evenings are very enjoyable and well-attended. Priced at £6 per person. This price has been held for a number of years and includes all food and drinks (ample wines, beers and softs). All RHS FP's, teachers (past and present) and guests are welcome to attend, especially new faces. Clock on the photos to see photos from this buffet and previous buffets. Edward Tait Honorary Secretary The Royal High School Club in London, 6 Arran House, Raleana Road, London, E14 9RN.
Annual Buffet: Wed 20 November 2002, The Royal Scottish Corporation, Covent Garden The 2002 Annual Buffet held on Wednesday 20th November at The Royal Scottish Corporation, 37 King Street, Covent Garden, WC2E from 6.30 - 9pm. Photos from the event can be viewed here The evening is always very enjoyable and well-attended. It is very reasonably priced at £6 per person, which includes all food and drinks. Please could all those interested who are on the mailing list return the reply form to the Club Secretary. All RHS FP's are welcome to attend and as are all teachers, past and present, whom we would like to remind automatically qualify as honorary members of the club. New faces and guests are always welcome and should contact Club Secretary.
Annual Buffet: Wed 21 November 2001, The Royal Scottish Corporation, Covent Garden 38 attended, including several new faces. A thoroughly enjoyable evening was had by all.
Annual Buffet: Wed 15 November 2000, The Royal Scottish Corporation, Covent Garden As those of you who attended will be aware, Liz Lauder was convalescing from an operation and so the ladies from Rothesay Court were unable to provide the catering service which has been so good in previous years. However, Marks and Spencer, Tescos and a local deli. provided some tasty snacks and the Corporation's caretaker provided my entertainment while getting the snacks from the kitchen to the Board Room! After a few minor incidents with the smoke alarm, I think all of us there enjoyed a very pleasant evening.
Annual Buffet: Wed 15 November 1999, The Royal Scottish Corporation, Covent Garden Held in the Boardroom of The Royal Scottish Corporation, Covent Garden - a charitable organisation for needy Scots within a 30 mile radius of Trafalgar Square ().The evening corresponded with the England v Scotland Euro 2000 qualifying match at Wembley. The young crowd marched off to watch the match in a local pub. It was a pretty good night - Scotland won 1-0...but unfortunately we lost 2-1 on aggregate ! It wasn't until Scotland beat England at Murrayfield in the Five Nations in March of 2000 that we could really cheer out loud (to stop England winning the Grand Slam) !!! This photo was taken at the end of the night. Apologies to those who had left ! Haste Ye Back !
[Drinks] [New Members] [Annual Dinner] [Annual Buffet] [RHSCL Prizes] [Ceilidh] [News] [Golf] [Top of Page] 4. Scottish Charity Ceilidhs Scottish Ceilidh 2004: Sat 10 Jan 2004 at Hammersmith Town Hall Come back from New Year and Ceilidh ! You are invited to attend the First Scottish Charity Ceilidh of 2004, organised every year by a friend, at Hammersmith Town Hall, King Street, Hammersmith, W6 9JU. This years event is in aid of the Cystic Fibrosis Trust. Dress: Whatever you fancy: kilts, black tie, ballgowns, jeans, flipflops...(kilts and tartans very much encouraged !); Time(s): 8pm - 12 midnight; Tickets: £10 per person - the best value £10 you'll spend all year. Payment: Cheques in advance, made payable to "Dramacan" and sent to: Edward Tait, 6 Arran House, Raleana Road, London, E14 9RN. Previous ceilidhs have always been well attended by around 300-400 people. The band, Dalcassian, are always fantastic and there was a "caller" for those who were rusty on the moves. Previous Events First Scottish Charity Ceilidh of 2003: Sat. 5 April 2003, Fulham Town Hall, Fulham Broadway You are invited to attend the first Scottish Ceilidh of 2003 at Fulham Town Hall in aid of Cystic Fibrosis Trust at Fulham Town Hall (opp Fulham Broadway tube, at the corner of Harwood Rd - see map.) Dress: Whatever you fancy : jeans, kilts, ballgowns, flipflops...(kilts and tartans encouraged !) Starts: 8pm Carriages: 12 midnight Tickets: £10 per person - the best value £10 you'll spend all year Photos from the last two Scottish Ceilidhs can be viewed by clicking October 2002 and November 2001. If you are interested, please contact Elizabeth Passey .
Annual Scottish Charity Ceilidh: Sat. 26 October 2002, Fulham Town Hall, Fulham Broadway See the photos from this year's event. Thanks to those who attended the last Scottish Ceilidh in October. You raised £4,000 by dancing your socks off in for Combat Stress (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) - well done ! The Scottish Charity Ceilidh Evening in aid of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders at Fulham Town Hall, Fulham Broadway (at the corner of Harwood Rd) on Saturday 26th October - the last day of Summer 2002. Last year, 450 attended in total, including 9 RHSCL as part of a larger group of 58. This event is organised annually for a modest fee of £10 a ticket - the best £10 you'll spend all year !!! The band is called Dalcassian - they're fantastic ! - and there is a "caller" for those who don't know the moves. Highland dress and black tie is encouraged but casual dress is also worn; the emphasis is on fun ! It will be a super evening. See the photos from the last one! If you are interested, please contact the Club Secretary.
Annual Scottish Charity Ceilidh: Sat. 3 November 2001, Fulham Town Hall,Fulham Broadway Nine younger members (part of a larger group of 58 friends from Edinburgh/Glasgow) attended a fantastic Scottish Charity Ceilidh evening on Saturday 3rd November 2001 at Fulham Town Hall; 450 attended in total. The charity event is organised annually by a friend for the modest fee of £10 a ticket. The band was great and there was a "caller" for all those who were bit rusty with the moves. This year's event will be held in November and details will be posted in the next a newsletter for all those interested. I'm sure it'll be another super evening.
[Drinks] [New Members] [Annual Dinner] [Annual Buffet] [RHSCL Prizes] [Ceilidh] [News] [Golf] [Top of Page] 5. Annual Scottish Schools Suppers Scottish Schools' Supper and Ceilidh 2003. Dear RHSCL members / Quarterly Scottish Schools Drinks Attendees, You are cordially invited to attend the Scottish Schools' Supper / Ceilidh 2003. The eleventh Scottish Schools' Supper will be held at The Caledonian Club 9 Halkin Street London SW1X 7DE 020 7235 5162 on Friday 10th October 2003 at 7.00 pm for 7.30 pm. Following the success of this event two years ago, another night of Scottish Country Dancing has been arranged. A two-course sit-down meal with coffee will precede the dancing which will start at 9.00 pm. There will be a "caller" to help those who don't know all the steps. Dancing will finish at midnight. Members of the same school will be seated together unless otherwise requested. Highland dress is preferred. Tickets are priced at £40.00 per person. Wine is not included in the price, but a cash bar will be available throughout the evening. Heavy demand is expected, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. The Scottish Schools' Supper / Ceilidh is organised by David Hall of The Glasgow Academical Club, London Section. If you are interested in attending, please correspond directly with David, as indicated below or via e-mail Please complete and return this form. Cheques should be made payable to "The Glasgow Academical Club, London Section" and sent to: - Mr David W. Hall, 20 Cadogan Place, London SW1X 9SA. I enclose my remittance for ________ places @ £40 each. Name: ________________________________________ School: ______________________ Address: ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ Telephone: _____________________________________ Email: _____________________ Tickets will not be issued but all requests will be acknowledged. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please correspond with David directly, as indicated above. Annual Scottish Schools Supper: Fri 12 October 2001, Caledonian Club, 9 Halkin St The Scottish Schools' Annual Supper is to be held at The Caledonian Club, 9 Halkin Street, SW1 on Friday 12th October 2001 at 6.30pm for 7.00pm. This year's format is to be an evening of Scottish Country Dancing with a live band. A two-course sit-down meal with coffee will precede the dancing which will start at 9pm. There will be a "caller" to help those who don't know all the steps. Dancing will finish at midnight. Members of the same school will be seated together unless otherwise requested. Highland dress. Tickets are priced at £30 per person. Wine is not included in the price but a cash bar will be available throughout the evening. Heavy demand is expected so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Cheques should be made payable to this year's organisers: The Glasgow Academical Club, London Section, and sent to: Mr. David Hall, 20 Cadogan Place, London, SW1X 9SA (Tel: 020 7235 9012/email: dwh@aralon.co.uk). Please remit name, address, telephone number, email addresses and the number of tickets required. Remember to state:Royal High School [see reply form].
[Drinks] [New Members] [Annual Dinner] [Annual Buffet] [RHSCL Prizes] [Ceilidh] [News] [Golf] [Top of Page] 6. Burns Club of London Annual Birthday Festival Dinner : Saturday 24 January 2004 . The Burns Club of London will be celebrating the life and works of Scotland's national bard at its Birthday Festival Dinner on Saturday 24 January 2004 from 6 pm until 1 am at Marble Arch Thistle Hotel. After an excellent four course meal the toast to The Immortal Memory will be proposed by Peter Westwood, editor of Burns Chronicle. Dumfries-born Dr Ian Gibson MP will propose the toast to The Lassies and the response will be given by Angela Rippon, broadcaster and author. We shall also have songs by Nicky Spence, winner in 2003 of the Kathleen Ferrier Young Singer of the Year award and recitations. We shall round off the evening with ceilidh dancing from around 11 pm until 1 am to the music of Neil Esslemont and friends. The ticket price is £48, for 7 hours of entertainment. For an application form and further details please contact Jim Henderson, Honorary Secretary, The Burns Club of London by e-mail Click here
[Drinks] [New Members] [Annual Dinner] [Ceilidh] [News] [Top of Page] 7. Golf Events It would be appreciated if all RHS FP's interested in attending any of the advertised contests or interested joining the Club's team could notify new RHSCL Golf Captain, Paul Cursiter RHS 1991, by calling 0208 319 0977 or by e-mail
London Scottish Schools Golf Soc Denham Meeting 22nd June 2004 The day consists of: Morning Round - First match 8.15 am - clubhouse open 7.55am Play in 3's for the Anniesland trophy. School teams of 4 with 3 scores counting. Lunch 1¾ HRS Afternoon Round Foursomes - 9 holes played in school pairs - School Secs responsible for pairings. Donated prizes for Front & Back 9 winners. -Each school secretary will be responsible for bringing a prize for the afternoon round Charges for the day £70 Denham members/golf secretaries £30. School subs £15. Morning Prizes Winning team - LSSGS engraved glasses + Trophy Second team - LSSGS engraved glasses Third team - LSSGS engraved glasses Highest Individual score - RSC shield + Nearest the pin prize Afternoon Prizes Sponsorship & School Secs prizes Further info from Fraser Kirkcaldy Could any RHS FP's interested in attending inform the RHSCL Golf Captain, Paul Cursiter RHS 1991, by calling 0208 319 0977 or by e-mail
London Scottish Burns Golf Day, 25th January 2004 Click the photo to see more pictures of this event.
Saint Andrews Day Foursomes, Thursday 27 Nov 2003 The next Saint Andrews Day Foursomes will take place on Thursday 27 Nov 2003 8. 45 am - 5pm, at The Royal Mid Surrey Golf Club (inner and outer courses), in aid of The Sportsmans Charity Photos from the previous event can be viewed here . Click here for the full invitation. In the third year of this event, the Scottish Exiles at Royal Mid-Surrey again invite you to join them for a joyous celebration of the Patron Saint of Scotland and of golf. We will play Saint Andrews Day Foursomes in the morning followed by a lunch of traditional Scottish fare. There will also be music from the The Pinstriped Highlanders and the toast by the intimitable Professor David Purdie MD FRCOG FSA. The Foursomes is open to men's, ladies or mixed pairs and tee allocations will be made on a first come first served basis. The Winning Pairs on both courses will win through to one of the Regional Finals of the Saint Andrews Day Foursomes at The Grove, Mere G&CC or St. Andrews Bay and a chance to qualify for the International Final at St. Andrews. St. Andrews Foursomes is a most enjoyable format and we would welcome all friends of Scotland to team up with a mate from school, club, or work to join us in honouring our Patron Saint and enjoying the camaraderie of one of Scotland's greatest gifts to the world - the game of golf. As this is also Thanksgiving Day it would be particularly appropriate if you were to invite any American friends you may have to join us. Plan: 0845 Registration, Coffee 0930 Saint Andrews Foursomes - Shotgun Start Stableford off half combined handicaps of the pair. Max 18 stokes per team. 1400 Saint Andrews Day Luncheon Grace - Alec Wilson Esq. Past President the Caledonian Club The Haggis - John Frame Esq. (Scotland 1967-74) The Sportsmans Charity St. Andrew and Golf - TBA Scotland - Professor David Purdie MD FRCOG FSA Music: The Pinstriped Highlanders 1730 Ambulances Dress Jacket & Tie. Tartans appreciated. Cost: Green Fees, Three Course Lunch and Wine £70 per player or £40 for RMS members Prizes for the Winning Pair, Longest Drive, Nearest the Pin (sponsored by Mackays of St. Andrews) and Runners-Up Prizes (sponsored by Scotland the Brand). If you are interested, PLEASE REPLY TO ALEXANDER KILGOUR, and state your name, daytime telephone number, address, team name and Player 1 and Player 2 plus handicaps: Address: SADF/RMS, P.O.Box 42, Lymington, SO41 8NZ Tel/Fax: 01590 67 55 35 Email: alexander@kilgour-family.com A strong turnout by all RHSCL golfers would be appreciated.
LONDON SCOTTISH GOLF CLUB CHARITY DAY Friday 12th September 2003 We are holding our annual charity day on Friday 12th September. As our two clubs have a close relationship we hope that you would be interested in entering a team to take part. The cost per team of four is £120 and we hope that you will support this worthwhile cause. The format is stableford with the best two scores per hole counting, with a maximum handicap of 24 playing off three quarters. Preferred lies when on the fairway are permitted as this is a fun event with all profits raised being donated to local charities which the Captain of LSGC is supporting in his year of office. Upon arrival you will receive coffee or tea and a bacon roll on arrival, 18 holes of golf on a historic course used by the third oldest golf club in England - LSGC was incorporated into the Royal and Ancient in 1865 - followed by a buffet self service meal. The catering is done in this way so we can cope with a large field and also so individuals with early tee times do not have to wait around for hours in the Clubhouse. We finish the day in the evening with a prize giving and a raffle for which tickets are sold when you arrive. We very often have an auction for donated golfing prizes that are just too memorable to be missed. Please note that pillar-box-red upper garments must be worn on the course - this is a local by-law enforced by the Common's Conservators - and these tops can be hired or purchased from the Pro shop. If you would like more details of the course you can visit our web site. Should you want to obtain any further information please contact our Club Secretary Steve Barr on 020 8789 1207. Richard Grayling LSGC Captain Regimental Golf Society , Invitation to Golf Day, Wednesday 7th May, 2003 GUEST DAY AT THE LONDON SCOTTISH GOLF CLUB, WINDMILL ROAD, WIMBLEDON, LONDON SW19 FUTURE EVENTS: Wednesday 11th June: Guest Day Saturday 12th July: Match v London Scottish Golf Club. (LSRGS members) Wednesday 20th August: Guest Day Wednesday 1st October: Autumn Prize Day (LSRGS members only) To be arranged: Dinner at London Scottish Regimental Headquarters Captain: Tom Hallett Spring 2003 golf program download in Word format (zipped 7kb)
_______________________ RHS CLASS OF '91 REUNION Louise Hunter, Gordon Balfour, Stuart Davidson and Edward Tait would like to thank all those who attended the Class of '91 Reunion on Saturday 6th October 2001 held at The Royal High Athletic Club, East Barnton Avenue. In total, 68 people attended: 49 FP's, 1O Partner's, 8 teachers (big thanks)and the President of the FP Club (66 for food). It was good to see such a broad representation of our year in one place ten years on. We were very pleased with the night and we hope you all had a great time as well. During the day, 8 of us watched the rugby (Royal High FP beat Irvine 13-7). The match ball was sponsored by The Class of 1991. This was followed by a tour around the inside of the school, bringing back a few memories. Thank you for your £5 contribution, which was included in the ticket price (for all FP's and Partners). This will helped to raised £295, which will be given to the school (by Louise and Stuart). Irish Bingo and the raffle raised £110 net for the FP Club, with malt whisky and 2x£20 being won by John Murray, Sarah Rooney and Neil Mackay respectively. Bill and Lynn, from the bar, did a good job of keeping us well oiled and Robin & Co. dished up a plentiful supply of tasty homemade main courses and desserts (and some wine); thanks to them and to Jock Dewar for raising the toast ! We hope you also enjoyed the cheesy '80's tunes and the photos/letterboard. Thanks to The Royal High Athletic Club for the hire of the Clubhouse and the FP Club President, David Rutherford, for his guest appearance. The new Rector, George Smuga, sent his apologies. All of photos from the day/evening have also been posted on to the official RHS FP website (approximately 55 in total) (http://groups.msn.com/RoyalHighSchoolFPcontactsite/). We hope that this will spur some of us to keep in contact in-between times. An easy way to do this is via the above website or via http://www.friendsreunited.co.uk We look forward to welcoming you all, and those unable to be present, in another ten years time... Kind regards, Eddie, Louise, Gordon and Stuart The Royal High School Class of '91
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FP Rosie Kay's premiere of her new work Asylum 11th May 2004 You are invited to Rosie Kay's premiere of her new work Asylum with Daniel Yamada. Exploring issues of belonging and identity this new work creates a physical language in which we can all identify with. How do we conform? How do we connect with others? " Kay and Yamada are beautiful movers, ther long lean bodies a joy to watch, the choreography fluid and inspired." The Scotsman Box Office: 0121 689 3040/ 0870 730 1234 Please contact Rosie on 07961 43 42 56 if you require a press ticket. Many Thanks Rosie Kay
Travel - Latest from Alan Mitchell RHS 1990 from his World Tour, September 2002 Al's idiosyncratic reports from far flung lands with only his pilchards and Caryn to keep him sane (ish).
Sandy Forsyth former Head of English Sandy Forsyth, former Head of English (a.k.a. Dr. Forysth), died in w/e 20 July 2002. Sandy was on the staff for 32 years and retired in 1995. His funeral was held at Mortonhall Crematorium on Monday 22 July at 12 noon. He was known to many FP's and will be sadly missed. A full obituary can be downloaded from Scotsman News Archive (5kb )
School Commemoration and Prize-giving Day, Fri 27 June 2002, Barnton, Edinburgh The Royal High School Club in London continued to fund three prizes (and a cup for Swimming not listed) at this year's School Commemoration day and Prize-giving was held on Friday 27th June from 10am. For the second year in a row all of the winners were girls: Prize for Dux in Art (£50): Sara MacNab & Carol Petrie Prize for and English Poem (£50) Christie O'Carroll Prize for Dux in Technological Design (£50) Dw Barker. Well done to all concerned.
Committee Changes: Two Members Step Down and New Golf Captain Appointed, April 2003 Two ex-London Club Presidents and prominent Committee members, Alan Rose RHS 1949 and (Ret'd) Wing Commander Alan Robertson RHS 1951, have decided to step down from the London Committee. Alan Rose was the club president in 1984. Until his resignation, he was also the Club Golf Captain for many years. Alan felt that it was now right to pass on the reigns to a younger golfer. Alan Robertson was club president from 1998 until 2000. He is also a former Secretary of The Royal Scottish Corporation , the London-based Scottish Charity to help needy Scots within a 35 mile radius of London. The input and enthusiasm of both Alan's will be greatly missed, however both have pledged to still attend club events, whenever possible; we look forward to seeing them. Thanks on behalf of the club for their great job over the years. Alan Rose suggested that Paul Cursiter RHS 1991 would make an ideal replacement as Golf Captain. This was agreed by the Committee and so Paul is now the new RHSCL Golf Captain. Paul's first task as Captain will be to distibute details and unofficially mustering a team(s) for the London Scottish Regimental Invitation Golf Day (open to all Scots) on May 7. His first official role will be to muster up a team(s) for the Annual Golf Day at Denham run-by the London Scottish Schools Golfing Society. Full details of both events to follow. If you are interested in playing golf, whatever your level, please contact Paul on 0208 319 0977 or email cursiter@yahoo.com . The President, Committee and Club would like to wish Paul all the best in his new role. New Members, 11 in year to November 2002 So far this year, 11 new fully-paid up members have joined (including those below). In addition to the 8 new joiners mentioned in the June 2002 newsletter, please join with me in also welcoming: Robert Mill RHS 1969 Alastair Reid RHS 1969 Mike Smith RHS 1992 New Members & Committee Changes, June 2002 The Club would like to welcome the following new members who have joined recently:
Alastair Reid † Michael Smith † Keith Ovenstone Megan Peat Ian Graham Callum Scott-Brown Paul Martin (rejoined) Christopher Pountain Gordon Burt Romano Cavaroli	RHS 1969 RHS 1992 RHS 1993 RHS 1991 RHS 1986 RHS 1985 RHS 1976 RHS 1971 RHS 1963 RHS 1950
†-Overlooked in June 2002 Newsletter. Apologies The club would also like to welcome William Dunnett RHS 1969 (our new club webmaster) on to the committee. Will replaces Ian Duncan RHS 1949. Ian was President of the club from 1992-93. We would like to thank him for his highly-valued contribution and his continued support.
New club Website, June 2002 The Club has launched its own website, which can be accessed via http://www.royalhighlondon.org.uk . The site contains a plethora of information: "about the club", "what we do", "happy days" (recollections of teachers and their nicknames and different eras of the school), "events", "shop" and details about "subs", "the general fp site" (which includes discussions and club photos), "contacting the club" and "links" to other useful websites. William Dunnett RHS 1969 initiated the idea of the website and followed it through to completion. On behalf of the President and the Club, I would like to say a big thank you to Webmaster Will for creating such a good site. In addition, thanks to the 30 individuals who kindly responded to the email request asking for "teachers nicknames", included in the "happy days" section, especially to Robert Dunnett RHS 1969, Ian Cuthbert RHS 1950 and Jim Randell RHS 1944. The size and quality of the response was unanticipated. Going forward, with the permission of the contributors, Will aims to add new articles and features on a regular basis. If you have any contributions or comments, contact him at webmaster. . Please could you help us raise awareness of the existence of the club by spreading the word to other RHS FP's, wherever they may be.
Membership, January 2001 The January 2001 newsletter unfortunately started with the very sad news that, one of our oldest Club members, Dan Logan, died just before Christmas. Dan was always keen to attend Club functions and indeed was at the cheese and wine party in November. I have written to his family passing on the condolences of the Club. He will be sadly missed.
Committee Change, January 2001 This will be my last newsletter as Secretary and Treasurer (Janette Scantlebury RHS 1981). From 23rd March, Edward Tait RHS 1991 will take over in this role although the handover will probably actually take place some time shortly after the Annual Dinner. We will try to make the handover as smooth as possible, but inevitably, there may be a few delays or hiccups for which we apologise in advance!
Subscriptions, January 2001 As you will be aware from the November 2000 Newsletter, the annual subscription (now due) is being increased to £15 to cover the increased costs in running the Club and its events. Many of you have standing orders set up to pay your subs. I (Janette Scantlebury RHS 1981) am informed by our bankers that most banks will accept your telephone or written instructions to them to increase the amount payable. However I know that some request that a fresh mandate is completed. There is therefore a mandate form enclosed with this newsletter for you to complete and send to your bankers. If you do not currently have a mandate set up but would like to start one, please also complete the form. Currently most of the standing orders are payable in March. As the Club's accounting year now runs from 1 January, it would be useful if you could arrange for the payment to be made in January or February. I would be grateful if you could also return the lower part of that page to me, regardless of how you wish to pay your subscriptions. This allows us to know whether we should expect a standing order payment for your subs and if a payment does not arrive, whether we should be chasing you, or asking you to chase up your bank. A number of members seem to forget whether they have set up a standing order or not.. If I am aware that you have, I have ticked the box on this form for you. (This saves you also sending me a cheque which I then have to return to you.)
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1. Scots in London Quarterly Drinks

Program for 2004

The next Quarterly "Scots in London/RHSCL" Drinks Wednesday 6th October 2004, in aid of The Royal Scottish Corporation.

7 April 2004 - FANTASTIC DRINKS EVENING OVER £200 RAISED FOR RSC

Quarterly Drinks Q2 2003: Wed 2 July 2003

Quarterly Drinks Q1 2003: Wed 3 April 2003

Quarterly Drinks Q4 2002: Wed 4 December 2002

Quarterly Drinks Evening Wednesday 2nd October 2002

Quarterly Drinks Q3 - 3 July 2002, Boisdale's, 15 Eccleston St, Belgravia, SW1

Quarterly Drinks Q2 2002: Wed 3 April 2002, Boisdale's, 15 Eccleston St, Belgravia, SW1

Quarterly Drinks Q1 2002: Wed 9 January 2002, The Clachan Bar, Kingly Street, W1

Quarterly Drinks Q4 2001: Wed 3 October 2001, The Clachan Bar, Kingly Street, W1

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Annual Dinner 2005: Fri 18 March

Annual Dinner 2004: Fri 19 March

The Edinburgh Club Annual Dinner 2005: Fri 11 March

Annual Dinner 2003: Fri 21 March

The Edinburgh Club Annual Dinner 2004: Fri 12 March

Annual Dinner 2002: Fri. 15 March

Annual Dinner: Fri 23 March 2001, Le Meridien Waldorf Hotel, Aldwych

Annual Dinner: Fri 15 March 2000, Le Meridien Waldorf Hotel, Aldwych

Annual Dinner: March 1954, St. Ermin's Hotel, Westminster

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3. RHSCL Wine and Cheese

RHS London Club’s 2004 wine & cheese party

Annual Buffet: Wed 19th November 2003, The Royal Scottish Corporation, 37 King Street, Covent Garden

Annual Buffet: Wed 20 November 2002, The Royal Scottish Corporation, Covent Garden

Annual Buffet: Wed 21 November 2001, The Royal Scottish Corporation, Covent Garden

Annual Buffet: Wed 15 November 2000, The Royal Scottish Corporation, Covent Garden

Annual Buffet: Wed 15 November 1999, The Royal Scottish Corporation, Covent Garden

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4. Scottish Charity Ceilidhs

Scottish Ceilidh 2004: Sat 10 Jan 2004 at Hammersmith Town Hall

Previous Events

First Scottish Charity Ceilidh of 2003: Sat. 5 April 2003, Fulham Town Hall, Fulham Broadway

Annual Scottish Charity Ceilidh: Sat. 26 October 2002, Fulham Town Hall, Fulham Broadway

Annual Scottish Charity Ceilidh: Sat. 3 November 2001, Fulham Town Hall,Fulham Broadway

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5. Annual Scottish Schools Suppers

Scottish Schools' Supper and Ceilidh 2003.

Annual Scottish Schools Supper: Fri 12 October 2001, Caledonian Club, 9 Halkin St

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Annual Birthday Festival Dinner : Saturday 24 January 2004 .

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7. Golf Events

London Scottish Schools Golf Soc Denham Meeting 22nd June 2004

London Scottish Burns Golf Day, 25th January 2004

Saint Andrews Day Foursomes, Thursday 27 Nov 2003

LONDON SCOTTISH GOLF CLUB CHARITY DAY Friday 12th September 2003

Regimental Golf Society , Invitation to Golf Day, Wednesday 7th May, 2003

GUEST DAY AT THE LONDON SCOTTISH GOLF CLUB, WINDMILL ROAD, WIMBLEDON, LONDON SW19

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FP Rosie Kay's premiere of her new work Asylum 11th May 2004

Travel - Latest from Alan Mitchell RHS 1990 from his World Tour, September 2002

Sandy Forsyth former Head of English

School Commemoration and Prize-giving Day, Fri 27 June 2002, Barnton, Edinburgh

Committee Changes: Two Members Step Down and New Golf Captain Appointed, April 2003

New Members, 11 in year to November 2002

New Members & Committee Changes, June 2002

New club Website, June 2002

Membership, January 2001

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