The South Lodge Lunch

‘We were greeted with a glass of Prosecco and the news that The Pass had just been awarded a Michelin star that morning!  They were so pleased they gave us another glass of Prosecco on the house!

The demonstration was lovely, the head chef Matt, pictured below, did Lobster risotto and everyone enjoyed  watching him prepare it.

 

We had lots of messages of how good this lunch was and we have passed on thanks to the staff at South Lodge.

"The four course lunch was absolutely delicious from the Carpaccio through to lobster risotto with white chocolate jelly (yes odd but very good)," said Debbie von Bergen, reporting on a wonderful South Lodge lunch at The Pass. 

Please see below for details of the planned lunches to date.  We hope to have an extra special lunch as well, so keep an eye out for forthcoming details.  Lunch numbers are limited, so please, if you do wish to attend, book a place now to avoid disappointment.
 

Membership

New Membership for 2012 will be £25 to cover administration costs.  There is a minimum of two lunches per year.  For every lunch attended £15 is donated to the hospice. You can join or book lunches by telephoning Wendy 01293 871485, email wendytif@rusper.eclipse.co.uk, or download an application form here.

Gravetye Manor Lunch, Tuesday 8th May 2012

Gravetye Manor, West Hoathly, invites members to lunch and learn the history of a wonderful old manor house.  The new head gardener will take us on a 1 hour tour of the wonderful Gravetye gardens. The gardens at Gravetye Manor are a very special place and can be considered amongst the most influential in English gardening history. Richard Infield built Gravetye Manor in 1598 for his bride, Katharine Compton. Gravetye’s most notable owner, William Robinson one of the greatest gardeners of all time, bought the Manor in 1884 and the one thousand acres in which it stands, and it was his home until he died in 1935. In 1958 Peter Herbert turned the Manor into a country hotel and restaurant of the highest standard. There will be a talk about Gravetye Manor's history and then the highly acclaimed chef will produce a special menu of 3 courses; each course accompanied by a selected wine to complement the dish.  A surprise gift as we depart is also included.

Lunch and 1 hour tour is limited to 20 places and costs £65 per person. If you wish to attend please send a £10 deposit now.
 

Monday 10 September 2012 - ‘Late Lunch Club at the Palace’.

In a year when the Queen celebrates 60 years as head of an Empire we look to mark the occasion with an exclusive to Lunch Club members. We have secured 25 places for an exclusive Tour of the Palace for 1 ½ hours followed by a private 45 minute Tour of the Gardens. 

Arrive at the Gates of Buckingham Palace  and grounds at 12.45pm.  After the tour we will walk the short distance to the Rubens Hotel for tea, cakes and sandwiches. Each attendee will receive a commemorative Diamond Jubilee Mug to mark the occasion courtesy of The Leonardo Collection. The total cost is £80 per person inclusive which includes the £15 donation to the hospice Appeal.

To book your place on this lunch please download this form.

House of Commons lunch with Rt Hon Francis Maude MP, Thursday 25th October 2012

Back by popular demand.  The Rt Hon Francis Maude MP for Horsham and Cabinet Members are delighted to invite the members of the New Horizons Appeal Lunch Club back to the House for another very enjoyable and informative lunch. Once again a surprise guest MP will also join the lunch.  Both MPs will provide an insight into Government, politics and invite us to share views and ask questions of them.
The lunch details will be confirmed in July but there will be a three course lunch and we hope a tour (not guaranteed).

Places will be limited to 22.  Cost yet to be confirmed, estimated to be £75. If you wish to attend please book a place now with a £10 deposit per person


VIP Lunch Club facilities are also be offered at the New Horizons Appeal events. To register your interest or find out more, please contact Paula Daly on 01293 447367 or pauladaly@stch.org.uk