N&M Augl 16 Newsletter

Newsletter November 2016






Refurbished Cowdray Room

our maintenance team saving the Club a
considerable amount of money. Many
thanks must go to their hard work and
enthusiasm for the project. Yassen
Yankov, our Operations Manager, has
overseen the entire project and should
also be congratulated for achieving such
a success. Redecorating by committee is
not really to be recommended! We need
to remember that the room also doubles
as an events room as there is a dance
floor installed under the carpet. This
requires the new furniture to be removed
and returned easily without damage when
the occasion arises.
Voilà, we now have an elegant room for
all Members to use and enjoy whether
in the winter, or summer with the doors
open to the Courtyard.
It is worthy of note that the seven
Have you all seen the beautiful Cowdray With budget restraints in place we started pictures which had been found in
Room which is now finally fully earlier this year with repainting the the basement and hung in the library,
refurbished? If not, I would recommend walls. We obtained guidance from an turned out to be more interesting than
a visit for a special tea and sandwiches or outside designer and many combinations previously thought. The gold frames
scones and cakes, or just sit and enjoy. were put forward and eventually after and signed prints of Kings and Queens
It has taken since 2013 when we had the much consideration from the House now adorn the grand staircase and the
foresight to gain planning permission to and Catering Committee, the Club staff new Cowdray Room as befits their status.
install bridges from the then Library to and anyone who wanted to put in their Lady Cowdray oversees the room and the
the courtyard at the same time as applying pennyworth, we settled on the colours magnificent HMS Revenge is sailing forth
for permission to install the Courtyard you see now, matching where possible from the fireplace.
canopy. This enabled us to replace the the colours in the swags over the new
two sash windows with doors opening doors. The gold mirrors and uplighters Vanessa St John Connolly,
onto the Courtyard and the start of the followed and then the furniture. The Chair of House & Catering and Board
project was underway. painting was all carried out in house by Member.






















Lt Cdr Crossman and Mrs St John Connolly

Wine Buffs July and September Meetings

As there is always so much enjoyable Germany. I can say that it was that perfect July 2017
information to share from the Wine Buffs day, mid- September, an Indian summer Summer Outing (to be announced)
about the variously interesting wines they and 30 degrees. September 2017
try, a fuller version of their reports can Perfect for some superb wines, actually it Australia: Margaret River, McLaren Vale
be found in the Members’ section of the was such a good evening that one member or Clare Valley.
Club website. was heard to comment that Germany was November 2017
In brief, this year’s Summer outing took a real revelation and an indication why English Wine, excluding English Fizz.
place at Pall Mall Fines Wines in Royal German wines were so revered before We are also looking at the Wine Century
Opera Arcade where the evening was the Great War. Thankfully there wasn’t a Club, for people who have tried over 100
hosted by Julian Faulkner of Domaine du bottle of Blue Nun in sight. grape varieties. We don’t know if we will
Grand Cros, an up and coming producer Five wines were tasted and full details can be able to get a group membership for the
from Provence. be found on the website. wine Buffs. But if you like the sound of it,
The group enjoyed tutored tasting of The dates can be found in the events Sign up is free, see the link below.
wines from the Chateau along with cheese calendar. Wine Century Club
and charcuterie. A total of five wines January 2017 www.winecentury.com/membership
were tasted showing off the diversity of North American wines excluding a club whose membership is entirely free
this award winning vineyard. California but including Canada but only open to those who have tasted
From the feedback that I have received, March 2017 100 or more grape varieties.
everyone had a great evening. Former Iron Curtain Happy drinking and until next time,
In September the wine Buffs met, to May 2017 a happy Christmas to you all.
discuss the programme and agenda for Red Burgundies
2017 and to taste and try the wines of Bob Brook, Chairman of the Wine Buffs.


In & Out and Bath Club Golf Society


We’re delighted to announce that our never made it into the winner’s enclosure. In third place was the Turf, followed by
golf society (known as the In & Out The star pairing of our team of two Boodles.
and Bath Club Golf Society, due to the foursomes pairs was Jeremy Richards We would like to remind Club members
amalgamation of the two societies when and our society Captain Michael Firman, who are golfers of a reasonable standard
the Bath Club closed down some thirty humbly supported by our Club Chairman (handicaps of 24 or under) and who are
years ago) has just won the Bath Club John McAnally and Tim Smartt, golf not yet members of the golf society,
Cup held at Woking, for the first time society Dinner Secretary. that they are always encouraged to join,
in living memory! This competition, Victory was even sweeter for the team by contacting the society Secretary Mike
between some twenty of the gentlemens’ as we won on a countback from our old Miller, via [email protected]. The
clubs of London, was inaugurated by friends and rivals, the H.A.C., whose annual golf society Dinner will be held in
the Bath Club sometime way back in team included one of our own past the Club on Thursday 12th January 2017.
the last century, but until now we have society Captains, Richard Stubbs. Tim Smartt, Member
































The In & Out and Bath Club GS team: John McAnally, Tim Smartt, Michael Firman, Jeremy Richards.

From the Chairman

I hope all Two major refurbishments have taken merge with the Naval and Military Club
members have place over the summer. Our somewhat whose ambience, culture and tradition
summered well antique kitchens have received a big of public service suggested that there
and that you upgrade in August with funding from would be much common ground. The
found time and Ampersand. Not only do Gary’s team Cowdray Ladies brought with them
opportunity have many new wonders to help them a handsome dowry which included a
to enjoy some exercise their skills but also time between cheque for £250,000 and some fine
splendid ordering and receiving culinary delights furniture. This sum was invested and
weather in our should be significantly reduced. I have had risen to nearly £600,000 by 1999
Courtyard. already noticed this welcome effect and when the Cowdray Trustees made it
The most I hope others will too. Come and see if available to contribute to the purchase
significant news I have to pass to you you agree. of No 4 St James’s Square. In return the
is that our Secretary/Chief Executive The Nation’s Nurses and Professional In & Out undertook to provide a room
Lieutenant Colonel Christopher Hogan Women’s Club, known eponymously as suitable for the use of Lady members
is leaving the Club for personal reasons. the Cowdray Club after the Viscountess, and commemorating Lady Cowdray.
We thank Chris for his service to the Lady Cowdray one of its co-founders, We have now, over the summer, made
Club and we wish him well for the was established in 1922. It was essentially major progress in delivering with the
future. As many will know Paul Varney a by-product of three factors. Firstly, refurbishment of the former Library,
has been acting as temporary Secretary. the half century process following the now the Cowdray Room, which provides
Paul now has heavier commitments. heroic deeds of Florence Nightingale, to us with a proper drawing room.
So for the time being the Board have establish a professional, state-registered I’ve rather run out of space to describe
engaged Peter Owen as temporary and national identity of nurses in the many recent and forthcoming events
Secretary from 4th October. Peter is a Britain. Secondly, the similar but wider which will fill our autumn term with
former manager of hotels in Stockholm long struggle by the nation’s women, excitement and pleasure. I look forward
and Lusaka and retired in 2015 after 24 not only for enfranchisement but for to seeing as many of you as possible.
years as General Manager of the RAF equality in the professions and business
Club. He is a former Chairman of both and finally, of the very different society Vice Admiral John McAnally CB LVO
the Association of London Clubs and that developed after the First World
of the Club Secretaries and Managers War. By the early 1970s the Club’s lease
Association of Great Britain. I am sure of 20 Cavendish Square was about
he will serve us well. to fall and the decision was taken to


































Wedding Bells


On 1st September 520 guests from all over the world, including several Club members and work colleagues, gathered in the
charming village of Anafotia in southern Cyprus to witness the traditional wedding of our Events and Marketing Executive
Niki Mapouras to Oscar Orellana-Hyder, a delightful international rugby player who she has known since school. With
formalities over, the very happy occasion was celebrated in fine style at a sumptuous beach-side party until dawn. Many
congratulations to the happy couple.

Combat Stress Club Merchandise

Since 2012 the Club has hosted a picnic (£57,143.81 with Gift Aid at this event). suffering from mental health conditions. The Club has a great selection of to introduce you to the various products. A full price list is below. You can also
in the Courtyard for the runners raising Founded in 1919, Combat Stress is the All of their services are free of charge merchandise available from the Babmaes The pictures show a decanter and glasses, email [email protected] and we
money for Combat Stress in the British UK’s leading veterans’ mental health to veterans. Reception so do ask the reception staff a set of In and Out cufflinks and a belt. can take your order from there too.
London 10k in May. charity, providing specialist clinical www.combatstress.org.uk
To date their runners have raised a treatment and support to veterans of
magnificent raised a total of £44,638.02 the British Armed Forces who are














Club Merchandise


£75.00 or £95.00
In & Out Whisky Decanter Cut Glass Decanter in presentation box engraved with Club Crest complete with stopper
with two tumblers
£17.50 or two for
In & Out Whisky Tumbler Round tumbler engraved with Club Crest
£30.00
Club Lapel Pin Enamelled lapel pin with Club Crest £10.00

Club Cuff Links £30.00

Club Cuff Links £30.00

Club Cuff Links £30.00


Club Cuff Links £30.00
Winemaker’s Dinner Fireside Chat Club Watch Strap Made in Club colours £8.95

Christopher Payne
Port Fifty years of furniture - in fifty minutes! Club Belt Made in club colours, sizes available 32, 36, 38, 42 £35.00

Club Scarf Ladies Silk Scarf with Club Crest
£30.00
Tuesday 22nd November
In conjunction with the Wine Buffs, a tutored tasting Club Tie Silk woven tie in Club colours £25.00
with fellow Member Johnny Symington of The furniture expert from Antiques Club Tie Silk woven tie with Club Crest £25.00
Symington Family Estates. Roadshow shares his life in the world
A four course dinner with seven port variants and wine of antiques. Club Social Tie 100% Silk, Made in England £35.00
Tuesday 15th November Club Social Bow Tie 100% Silk, Made in England £35.00

£4.50(small) or
Club Blazer Buttons Enamelled buttons with Club Crest
Time: 1830 £6.50(large)
Price: Gratis for Club Cricket Sweater Made in Club colours, available in full sleeve or no sleeve From £58.00
Members|£5 for Club Bathrobe White cotton with Club Crest, one size only £40.00
Guests
Dress: Suits

Time: 1900 for 1930
Price: £110 for Members £120 for guests
Dress: Mess Kit or Black Tie
Location: The Naval & Military, No. 4 St James's Square,
SW1Y 4JU
For more information or to book, please contact the Events Team on For more information or to book, please contact the Events Team on
020 7827 5724 or email [email protected] 020 7827 5724 or email [email protected]

Club Merchandise

The Club has a great selection of to introduce you to the various products. A full price list is below. You can also
merchandise available from the Babmaes The pictures show a decanter and glasses, email [email protected] and we
Reception so do ask the reception staff a set of In and Out cufflinks and a belt. can take your order from there too.



















Club Merchandise


£75.00 or £95.00
In & Out Whisky Decanter Cut Glass Decanter in presentation box engraved with Club Crest complete with stopper
with two tumblers
£17.50 or two for
In & Out Whisky Tumbler Round tumbler engraved with Club Crest
£30.00
Club Lapel Pin Enamelled lapel pin with Club Crest £10.00

Club Cuff Links £30.00

Club Cuff Links £30.00

Club Cuff Links £30.00

Club Cuff Links £30.00

Club Watch Strap Made in Club colours £8.95

Club Belt Made in club colours, sizes available 32, 36, 38, 42 £35.00

Club Scarf Ladies Silk Scarf with Club Crest £30.00

Club Tie Silk woven tie in Club colours £25.00
Club Tie Silk woven tie with Club Crest £25.00

Club Social Tie 100% Silk, Made in England £35.00

Club Social Bow Tie 100% Silk, Made in England £35.00

£4.50(small) or
Club Blazer Buttons Enamelled buttons with Club Crest
£6.50(large)
Club Cricket Sweater Made in Club colours, available in full sleeve or no sleeve From £58.00

Club Bathrobe White cotton with Club Crest, one size only £40.00

Sons & Daughters
1 2
The Sons & Daughters Dinner is now a popular
annual event in the Club’s calendar when Members
invite members of their family to enjoy a delicious
black tie dinner in the much admired Clubhouse.
1. Mr David Forth and Brigadier Jonathan
Brittain
2. Mr David Forth with Miss Davina Forth and
Mrs Georgia Forth
3. Mr Matthew Brittain, Mr John Briggs and Mr
Guy Snowballl
4. Mr Matthew Brittain, Mr William Brittain,
Brigadier Jonathan Brittain and Mr Edward
Brittain
5. Mr Roger Exwood, Miss Katy Exwood and 3
Cdr Simon Snowball
6. Mr Glen Norton, Mrs Alison Hurley,
Miss Hannah Hurley and Mr Lloyd Norton
7. Mr Graham Apps, Mrs Lynne Dunne,
Mr Peter Strangeway, Miss Helen Strangeway,
Miss Bryony Dunne
8. Mr Alistair Laidlaw, Mr Robin Laidlaw and
Mr James Laidlaw


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Club Christmas Party

Carol Service We are delighted to welcome Members,



Wednesday 7th December friends and family to the highlight of
the Season!

For the Carol Service we will join with A sparkling reception and delicious
Members of the East India Club and three-course dinner with wine followed by music from
‘Funk City’,
The Rag at St James’s Church for our performing the best upbeat and soulful songs to keep the
special pre-Christmas gathering. party flowing and the dance floor full! The bar will open
Returning to the Clubhouse for a ‘til the wee hours too!
two-course hog roast supper. Time: 1900 for 1930

Time: 1830 Price: £95 Members | £98 Guests
Price: £12 Carol Service Only Dress: Mess Kit| Black Tie with Decorations
£45 for Carols & Supper


Saturday

10th December






For more information or to book please contact the
Events Team on: 020 7827 5724 or
[email protected]






Victoria Cross John Carstairs McNeill VC (later Sir John Carstairs McNeill VC)
Lieutenant Colonel, 107th Regiment of Foot (Bengal Infantry)
Date of Act of Bravery, 30th March 1864


For the valour and presence of mind to gallop, Private Vosper’s horse fell and
which he displayed in New Zealand, threw him. The natives thereupon rushed
on the 30th March 1864, which was forward to seize him, but Lieutenant
thus described by Private Vosper of Colonel McNeill, on perceiving that he
the Colonial Defence Force. was not following him, returned, caught
his horse, and helped him to mount. The
Private Vosper states that he was sent
on that day with Private Gibson, of the natives were firing sharply at them, and
same Force, as an escort to Major (now were so near that, according to Private
Lieutenant Colonel) McNeill, Aide-de- Vosper’s statement, it was only by galloping
Camp to Lieutenant General Sir Duncan as hard as they could that they escaped.
Cameron. Lieutenant Colonel McNeill He says that he owes his life entirely to
was proceeding to Te Awamutu on duty at Lieutenant Colonel McNeill’s assistant,
the time. On returning from that place, for he could not have caught his horse
and about a mile on this side of Ohanpu, alone, and in a few minutes must have been
this Officer, having seen a body of the killed.
enemy in front, sent Private Gibson back The investiture took place on 6th
to bring up Infantry from Ohanpu, and December 1864 by Sir George
he and Private Vosper proceeded leisurely Grey, Governor of New Zealand,
to the top of a rise to watch the enemy. Auckland and the medal now lies in
Suddenly they were attacked by about 50 the Imperial War Museum.
natives, who were concealed in the fern close He was a Member of the Club from
at hand. Their only chance of escape was 1866.
by riding for their lives, and as they turned

The Argentine Club Cup

The game was played at a 6 goal handicap exciting and entertaining with Accra a great lunch and lashings of Pimm’s.
level between Accra Polo Club from running out winners by 8 goals to 5. The 2017 fixture is scheduled for
Ghana and HPC, The London Polo Club, The day was well supported by Club Sunday 23rd July at Ham Polo Club
teams were as follows: Members and their guests for a most near Richmond with further details be
It was a four chukka game, hugely convivial sunny Sunday of excellent polo, published nearer the time.


































Mrs Karen de Segundo rolls the ball in to start the match.

The Argentine Club Cup Library News Members’ ‘End of

New books Term’ Christmas Lunch
Opposing the slavers: the Royal
Navy’s campaign against the
Atlantic slave trade by Peter
Grindal was the subject of a
recent fireside chat. Much is
known about Britain’s role in the
Atlantic slave trade during the
eighteenth century but few are Join us for the 'end of term' Christmas lunch
aware of the sustained campaign and enjoy a three course set menu with fellow
against slaving conducted by the Members and friends in a festive Clubhouse
Royal Navy after the passing of accompanied by jolly music
the Slave Trade Abolition Act of Friday 16th December
1807. Peter Grindal provides the
definitive account of this little
known yet important part of the Time: 1230 for 1300
British, European and American Price: £34 per person
history. excluding wine
Dress: Suits
In The maligned Militia:
the West Country Militia of
the Monmouth Rebellion,
1685, author and Club Member
Christopher Scott draws upon a
wealth of information gathered
from personal accounts, private
papers, letters, financial records,
diaries and memoirs to revisit For more information or to book please contact the
the events of 1685 to assess the Events Team on: 020 7827 5724 or [email protected]
militia’s performance in helping
to defeat the so-called ’pitchfork
rebellion’.
Tuesday 17th January
The revised edition of The Sea
Chart: the illustrated history of
nautical maps and navigational
charts by Club Member John Fireside Chat
Blake looks at the history and
development of the chart and The Silent Deep
the related nautical map, in both
scientific and aesthetic terms, The Royal Navy
as a means of safe and accurate
seaborne navigation. Submarine Service since 1945

Sailor in the Desert: The Peter Hennessy
Adventures of Phillip Gunn,
DSM, RN in the Mesopotamia and James Jinks
Campaign, 1915 by David Gunn
is the personal account of a Royal
Navy sailor’s experiences during
the Mesopotamian campaign
of 1915. As an able seaman on
an armed sloop supporting the
British expedition up the River
Tigris, Philip Gunn’s recollections
give a rare perspective of this ill-
fated campaign. Time: 1830
Price: Gratis for Members | £5 for Guests
I look forward to receiving your suggestions for Dress: Suits
new books and please do contact me with enquiries at
For more information or to book please contact the
[email protected] Events Team on:020 7827 5724 or [email protected]

Events Calendar



For more information or to book any of the events,
please contact the Events office on 020 7827 5724 or email [email protected]


NOVEMBER DECEMBER FEBRUARY
Wednesday 2nd Thursday 1st Wednesday 1st
1830 Bridge 1900 InterClub Drinks for the under 35s 1830 Bridge
Play and supper with wine Festive drinks and canapés Play and supper with wine
£43 £35 £43
1600 - 2100 Southwark Fine Wines
Wine Tasting Wednesday 7th Friday 10th
£10 1830 St James’s Square Clubs’ Carol 1900 for 1930 InterClub Mess Dinner
Service and two course supper at the for under 35s
Thursday 10th Club Mess Kit | Black Tie
1900 Club Quiz St James’s Church £75
The second of this year’s quizzes to £12 for Carol Service only
challenge ‘the little grey cells’ £45 for Carol Service and supper Wednesday 15th
£22 including a two course supper 1830 Fireside Chat:
1830 Christmas Bridge Andrew Lownie | Stalin’s Englishman,
Friday 11th Play and supper with wine the lives of Guy Burgess
1230 for 1300 Armistice Lunch £43 Gratis for Members | £5 for guests
£55 for Members | £57 for guests Thursday 16th
Saturday 10th
Sunday 13th 1900 for 1930 Club Christmas Party 1900 for 1930 Pol Roger Dinner
1230 Remembrance Sunday Lunch Three course dinner, dancing and late bar A tutored tasting of five Pol Roger
marques with a four course dinner
The Coffee Room is open for lunch £95 for Members | £98 for guests Mess Kit | Black Tie
Mess Kit/Black Tie with decorations £120 for Members | £125 for guests
Tuesday 15th
1900 for 1930 Winemaker’s Dinner – Friday 16th MARCH
Port. A Tutored Tasting with Johnny 1230 End of Term Lunch Wednesday 1st
Symington of Symington Family Estates 1830 Bridge
Four courses with seven port variations Three course set lunch
and wine. Mess Kit or Black Tie £34 excluding wine Play and supper with wine
£110 for Members | £120 for guests £43
JANUARY
Wednesday 16th Wednesday 4th Tuesday 7th
1830 Fireside Chat
1830 Bridge 1830 Bridge Imperial War Museum. Senior Curator,
Play and supper with wine Play and supper with wine Nigel Steel, will tell us the history of
£43 £43 IWM, about the current exhibitions and
the plans for the museum for the next
Thursday 17th Tuesday 17th few years.
1900 for 1930 Beaujolais Dinner 1830 Fireside Chat Gratis for Members | £5 for guests
An intimate dinner party in the Astor The Silent Deep, the Royal Navy Friday 10th
Room to welcome the new Beaujolais Submarine Service Since 1945
and enjoy some of the older vintages too Peter Hennessy and James Jinks 1300 First Race
£70 for Members | £75 for Guests Gratis for Members | £5 for guests The Grand Military Cup | Sandown
Park Racecourse.
Mess Kit/Black Tie Enjoy a great day at the races to include
Wednesday 18th champagne on arrival and a four course
Tuesday 22nd 1830 Wine Buffs lunch in the Equus Restaurant that
1830 Fireside Chat: Christopher Payne North American wines, excluding overlooks the paddock and the finishing
The furniture expert from Antiques California, but including Canada post. Free parking or shuttle bus from
Roadshow ‘Fifty Years of furniture in Esher Station
fifty minutes’ £10 £155
Gratis for Members | £5 for guests
Thursday 19th Thursday 16th
Wednesday 23rd 1900 for 1930 Burns’ Supper 1900 for 1930 Club Dinner
1830 Wine Buffs Mess Kit | Black Tie for Members only
The Cabernet Sauvignon grape variety £85 for Members | £90 for guests Guest speaker TBC
from around the world Mess Kit | Black Tie with decorations
£10 £90

Tuesday 21st MAY JUNE
1230 for 1300 Battle Honours Lunch Wednesday 3rd Thursday 1st
St Nazaire 1830 Bridge Wine Dinner
Guest speaker : Nick Beattie, Chairman Play and supper with wine Details to be confirmed
of the St Nazaire Association £43
£60 for Members | £65 for guests Wednesday 7th
Wednesday 22nd Tuesday 9th 1830 Bridge
1830 Wine Buffs 1830 to 2030 New Members Drinks Play and supper with wine
Wines from the former Soviet Union To welcome new Members who have £43
joined in the last year
£10
Gratis for New Members | £15 for Thursday 8th
existing Members and guests 1830-2030 Three Clubs Drinks Party
Friday 24th in the Square Gardens
1930 Royal Marines Mountbatten Wednesday 10th
Festival of Music 1230 from 1300 Gold and Silver Tie The regular get together with our sister
Clubs in our delightful and very special
Royal Albert Hall, Grand Tier Box and Scarf Lunch garden
£49, plus drinks and nibbles Members who have been in the Club for £36 for drinks party only, with a buffet
25 years or more gather together for the supper back at the Club price TBC
Sunday 26th annual lunch
Mothering Sunday £55 Saturday 10th
The Coffee Room is open for lunch, 1100 Colonel’s Review
with a set menu and glass of bubbles for Thursday 11th A limited number of tickets will be
Mother 1900 Canning Club Recital requested.
Programme to be announced Price to be confirmed
Thursday 30th Recital only £15 | Members Recital and The Coffee Room is open for lunch
1830 Irish Whiskey Masterclass with supper £58 | Guests Recital and supper
Jameson with a meze board £60 Monday 12th
£25 1800 The Club’s AGM followed by
Tuesday 16th drinks
APRIL 1030 Imperial War Museum, Private
Tuesday 4th Tour, and then return for lunch at the Wednesday 14th
1900 The Club Quiz, the first of this Club 1830 Bridge | The Waterloo Cup
year’s brain teasers £37 Play and supper with wine
£23 for two course supper
Thursday 18th £43
Wednesday 5th 1900 for 1930 Cigar Dinner Thursday 15th
1830 Bridge The first of our two cigar dinners in 1900 for 1930 Waterloo Dinner
Play and supper with wine the Courtyard with a tutored tasting by Guest speaker to be confirmed
£43 Simon Chase of Hunters and Frankau
£95 for Members | £100 for guests £90 for Members | £100 for guests
Wednesday 26th Mess Kit or Black Tie Mess Kit or Black Tie with decorations
Noon until 1900 Club Tailor Saturday 17th
Benson & Clegg the Club’s tailors will Wednesday 24th
be in the Cowdray Room to discuss your 1830 Wine Buffs The Queen’s Birthday Parade
Summer tailoring Red Burgundies The Coffee Room is open for lunch
£10 Dress is suits unless otherwise stated
Friday 28th
1900 Spring Hog Roast Booking Policy
The first of this year’s Courtyard parties Due to exceptional high demand for the Club, Waterloo and Trafalgar Dinners the following
and on the eve of the 100th Army & booking policy has been formulated to allow all Members access to the Events.
Navy rugby match Please note that the Club and Waterloo Dinners will be in the Coffee Room alone, the
£30 Trafalgar Dinner will be under canvas in the Courtyard. If oversubscribed, places at the Club
Club Casual and Waterloo Dinner will be allocated by ballot.
The booking for the Club Dinner is now open and reservations can be made for Members
Saturday 29th only.
Army & Navy centenary match at Booking for the Waterloo Dinner will open on Monday 6th March and reservations can be
Twickenham made for Members for themselves and one guest only. Reservations can only be made by post
or email and will be confirmed the same way.
To include Buck’s Fizz and bacon butties
at the Clubhouse, curry lunch and drinks Information about the Trafalgar Dinner will be published in the February newsletter.
in the car park; transport to and from Payment will be taken at the time of the booking confirmation prior to the event. If a
Twickenham and a match ticket booking is cancelled subsequent to a payment being taken, refunds will only be made if a
£90 replacement is found within ten working days of the event.

Bedroom Rates 2017

The Board has made the following All rooms are fully en-suite with either the Christmas period.
changes to the bedroom rates for the a bath or a shower. Rates are per room, Please note if you are to cancel a
2017. per night and are inclusive of Continental reservation, it must be done preferably
Bedrooms vary in size and quality, breakfast, a choice of newspaper and by email or in writing before 12.00 on the
particularly the singles. At weekends and VAT. day prior to the date of arrival. Failure
over the Christmas period, rooms will be A light cooked breakfast or a full English to do so may result in the levy of a non-
allocated, best first, strictly in order of breakfast is available at extra charge. arrival charge up to the full cost of the
booking. Continental breakfast only is served over bedroom.


Weekend Rates

Members (Per Night) Affiliates (Per Night)
Definition 1 night 2 nights 3 nights 1 night 2 nights 3 nights


Canning Suite £195 £175 £155 £260 £230 £190
Directors £165 £145 £125 £190 £170 £150
Double
Twins & £125 £105 £95 £150 £140 £130
Doubles
All Singles £85 £75 £65 £130 £120 £110

Monday -Thursday rates

Definition Members Affiliates
Canning Suite £300 £355
Directors' Double (double occupancy) £260 £325
Directors' Double (single occupancy) £230 £285
Twin/Double (double occupancy) £185 £235

Twin/Double (single occupancy) £165 £205
Superior Single £145 £185
Officers' Cabin £120 £155
Club Cabin £100 £135


Resignations

We are fortunate that very few Members resign from this Club.
However, please note the strict regulations below giving the
process for resigning.
In accordance with Article 21.1 of the Club’s bye-laws (available
on the website or by application to the membership office, if you
happen to have misplaced your copy):
“Any Member intending to resign shall notify the Secretary in
Christmas Greetings
writing. No resignations will be effective unless acknowledged in
writing on behalf of the Club. Such notification must reach the
Secretary on or before 30th November otherwise the Member
Detail from the Coffee Room fireplace with Christmas colour. www.theinandout.co.uk will be required to pay the subscription for the ensuing year.”



Christmas Card

This year’s Christmas card features the detail from the
wonderful Coffee Room fireplace. Priced at £1 per card
or £8 for 10, they are available from Babmaes reception
desk

Wine Committee

The Wine Committee met in early Riesling Beblenheim, Quinta de Chocapalha
September and discussed a number of Domaine Trapet, 2012, Tinto, Lisbon, 2010, £35.00
issues including considering which wines £39.00 Quinta de Chocapalha Tinto
should be served at Club events. At the Jean-Louis Trapet and his wife is a fantastic example of why
main Club events of the year, we will Andrée’s vines are situated on Portugal is the world’s most
serve the Club Claret and the excellent the warmer east and south- underrated wine country.
Les Grenadiers Chardonnay, IGP Côtes east facing slopes and are all It has lots of ripe fruit and
de Thongue, 2015. For other events we farmed (certified) organically complexity, lifted by perfumed
will serve different wines. and bio-dynamically. The violet notes and really
Another idea that the Committee grapes are manually harvested subtle acidity that makes it
considered was offering wines, of which at maximum maturity giving unbelievably fresh. This red
we have limited quantities, at a special a Riesling with crisp citric wine can cope with much richer red meat
price for members for a limited period. acidity balanced out by rich apricot and dishes and could even pair well with
This suggestion met with positive zesty fruit with a long spicy finish. This venison.
response and we will be developing this wine can manage to pair well with more Shiraz Viognier, The Lane,
further, so watch this space. spicy food, including curries. Adelaide Hills, 2013, £35.00
It also agreed all the descriptions for the Old Vines Wine Cellars, Delicious, old-world style
wines on the List. Those of you who Chenin Blanc, Stellenbosch, Shiraz-Viognier, borrowing
have been in the Coffee Room in the 2012, £28.00 winemaking techniques from
last few weeks will see that the Wine Made by a pioneering mother France’s Rhône Valley. The
List is now a serious tome and there are and daughter team in South fruit of The Lane’s younger
informative descriptions for each of the Africa’s premium wine region. vines, this wine is made by
wines. It is hoped this will help members This has a refined balance co-fermenting Shiraz with a
choose wines to accompany their lunch of ripe fruit, crisp vitality dash of white Viognier grapes,
or dinner. I have decided to highlight a and background honey, lending a feminine complexity
few stars from the list that you may not white flowers and marzipan. and fleshy softness to the wine. Dark-
have noticed or tried. This wine is more suitable fruit and white pepper notes embellish.
Domaine Les Escasses, IGP Côtes for lighter dishes, such as I would pair this wine with lamb or beef
de Gascogne, Producteurs vegetarian, salads and chicken. dishes but would equally work well with
Plaimont, 2014, £25.00 Brouilly Pisse-Vieille, game birds such as pheasant or partridge.
A blend of local Gascony Domaine Lathuilière- Sticky Mickey Late Harvest
grapes Colombard and Gravallon, 2012, £33.00 Sauvignon Blanc, Eradus,
Ugni Blanc with a dash of Domaine Lathuilière-Gravallon Marlborough, 2014, £33.00
Sauvignon Blanc. The nose is a small, family-run domaine Appealing aromas of apricots,
is grassy with hints of green now in its 5th generation. This dried fruit and honey on
apples and the palate is round wine sits on granitic clay- the nose. The palate shows
and peachy, with some citric limestone soils, which gives mango, tropical fruit and
notes on the finish. This great a real balance of weight and melon flavours and great limey
value wine is excellent with freshness. Supple blueberry acidity which gives backbone
both fish and chicken. fruit sits over rich earthy, to the ripe fruit flavours. A
mineral notes in this elegant lingering, delicious finish!
and complex wine. Beautiful spiced This wine will complement
blueberries and mulberries dance across rich sponge puddings, tarts and strong
the palate of this rounded, succulent cheeses.
Brouilly. This red wine would be a perfect Simon Ward, Chairman of the Wine Committee
match to pork, lamb and veal dishes.

The Business Centre Parties at the Club

Please be reminded that no food or drink is allowed to be Just a reminder that the
brought in to the Business Centre from outside the Club. Courtyard marquee will be up
Refreshments can be ordered via The Goat on extension 283. between now and the New
Private and Confidential Year and is available for hire
for Christmas parties. For
When using the computers in the Business Centre please make more information, please call
sure you log out of your accounts completely. On a number the banqueting office on 020
of occasions recently private and confidential material has been 7827 5723 or at banqeting@
left open for all to see, and on the printer. theinandout.co.uk

The Royal Navy after Jutland including the role of Destroyers

The principal achievement of the Royal Destroyer Flotillas and their escort Flow base of the Grand Fleet. Tragically
Navy Grand Fleet at Jutland on May role at Jutland on December 21st 1916 it was escorting
31st 1916 had been, despite suffering Club member Lt Cdr Alexander Hugh HMS Hoste back to Scapa Flow when
the heavier losses, to inflict sufficient Gye had served at Jutland on May they collided and the Negro was lost with
damage on the German High Seas 31st commanding the Acheron Class five officers and 45 crew. It is important
Fleet to maintain the superiority of the destroyer HMS Lapwing as part of the 1st to remember that accident at sea was
Grand Fleet to deter Admiral Scheer from Destroyer Flotilla escorting the 5th Battle an ever-present threat in the course of
risking engagement in the North Sea. The Squadron. dedicated service to the war effort.
Grand Fleet were able to dominate the 5th Battle Squadron was a special unit of First Battle of the Atlantic
approaches and enforce the (eventually) the fast Queen-Elizabeth-class battleships The Royal Navy’s importance reached well
war-winning Blockade. intended to act as the vanguard of the beyond the North Sea, not forgetting the
On the two occasions that the High Seas main battle line. It operated at Jutland approaches to the vital Channel crossings,
Fleet ventured into the North Sea after with the Battlecruiser Fleet commanded in its dominance of trade routes world-
Jutland, it was on limited raid missions, by Vice-Admiral Sir David Beatty where wide including the Atlantic crossings
both of which were aborted without the Squadron including HMS Warspite, crucial to the Allied war effort and also
result. On August 18-19, the High Seas HMS Barham, HMS Valiant and HMS used by the Germans especially via neutral
Fleet sailed out on a mission to raid Malaya fired 200-300+ rounds each and ports in the Netherlands, Denmark and
Sunderland on the North Sea coast but inflicted considerable damage on enemy Scandinavia. The passage of neutral
returned to port on alert that the Grand ships. shipping such as American, and the use
Fleet was approaching. On October According to one source: ‘It was the of neutral ports presented difficult and
18th – 19th, there was another sortie to squadron that arguably saved Beatty’s controversial problems for both sides in
attack shipping east of Dogger Bank but bacon at Jutland ... Once … the 5th BS seeking to enforce blockade.
on this occasion suffered a submarine had managed to close the range, the Interestingly, the action of the Grand
torpedo sinking as well as bad weather Queen Elizabeths’ shooting proved Fleet at Jutland, followed by the Allied
and returned to port. excellent and VON DER TANN and land offensive at the Somme from July
By 1917, there were serious repercussions MOLKTE especially felt the full weight 1916, together had a decisive impact on
for the morale of the sailors of the of these super-dreadnoughts’ heavy 15 German strategy that eventually proved
High Seas Fleet, with acts of passive inch shells. fatal to the German war effort. One
resistance and then mutinous disruptions, Before Jutland, Lt Cdr Gye had of the achievements of the Somme
culminating in the more general mutiny distingished himself commanding the Offensive was to persuade the new
on October 29th 1918 when Admiral Lapwing with the 1st Destroyer Flotilla German High Command of Ludendorff
Scheer ordered a last-ditch sortie to inflict at the Battle of Heligoland Bight on 28th and Hindenburg to remain on the
as much damage as possible on the British August 1914, when he came to the rescue defensive on the Western Front while
Grand Fleet with a view to obtaining of the severely damaged HMS Laertes convincing them of the necessity of
better Armistice terms. under heavy fire. He also commanded the intensifying Germany’s own Blockade of
The backbone of the Royal Navy was Lapwing in the 1st Flotilla at the Battle of the vital Atlantic life-line of supplies of
of course the squadrons of mighty Dogger Bank on 24th January 1915. foodstuffs and munitions to the Allies.
Dreadnought Battleships and the faster After Jutland, Lt Cdr Gye took over After Jutland, the Grand Fleet continued
Battlecruisers but each squadron was command of the new destroyer HMS to play a vital deterrent role neutralizing
escorted and protected by a Destroyer Negro to which he had been appointed in the German surface fleet. This in turn
Flotilla that was able both to launch and May, patrolling regularly from the Scapa persuaded the German High Command
to counter enemy torpedo attacks. in time to take the fateful step of turning
to reliance on a vastly increased U-boat
construction programme leading to
the renewal of Unrestricted Submarine
Warfare from February 1st 1917, though
this strategy had already been twice
abandoned owing to fear of bringing
the USA into the war on the Allied side.
Attacks on Atlantic shipping intensified,
seriously threatening this vital Allied life-
line.
The Germans calculated that sinking
600,000 long tons (610,000tons) of
merchant shipping destined for Britain
would bring the Allies to their knees
before any American intervention in
the war could have an impact. At first

the threat was real. But Britain was able
in time to develop successful counter-
measures so that, when the USA did
finally declare war on Germany in April
1917, this entry into the war proved in the
end disastrous to Germany, though the
crucial issue was a race against time and
the ability to stem the tide of merchant
ship losses before America could mobilize
and transport its own forces to the front
in the face of the U-boat threat.
This First Battle of the Atlantic
reached a turning point when the War
Cabinet finally persuaded the Admiralty
to introduce the convoy system across the
Atlantic against earlier Admiralty advice
that convoys would present an easier
target for U-boat attack. From June 1917
on, the Germans were unable to meet
their set objective of sinking 600,000 long
tons. In 1918, they were rarely able to sink
more than 300,000 long tons (300,000
t). Between May 1917 and the end of
the war on 11 November 1918, only
154 of 16,539 vessels convoyed across
the Atlantic had been sunk, of which 16
were lost through the natural perils of sea information from the Admiralty’s Room the war proved a critical outcome of the
travel and a further 36 because they were 40 on the whereabouts of U-boats. German strategic decision. Although it
stragglers. The full convoy system for Atlantic took the Zimmermann telegram, revealing
Convoy escorts were composed of crossings, started in June 1917 and German negotiations with Mexico to
obsolete cruisers and pre-dreadnought fully implemented in September 1917, draw Mexico into an attempt to win back
battleships for the oceanic stretch of ensured that the Battle of the Atlantic Texas from the USA, to precipitate finally
the routes, while in the more dangerous swung decisively in the Allies’ favour. the declaration of war by the USA in
waters around Britain they were Meanwhile, the use of defensive tactics April 1917, these negotiations were a final
composed of destroyers, of which 75 such as employing merchantmen with throw of the dice by a Germany resigned
were requested but only 43 were released concealed weaponry, the Q-ships, and the to the eventual entry into the war by the
from other duties. Destroyers were now use of observation balloons or kytoons USA.
equipped with wireless communications also greatly reduced U-boat effectiveness. Robert Cookson, Club member
enabling them to receive up-to-date Ultimately, the entry of America into




Bridge Society

It has been an exciting time for bridge Roehampton Swiss Teams. The Club’s Tie and is normally very well attended.
at the Club. On 10th October the Club team performed well and finished a A full calendar of representative matches
played host to the annual St James’s Café respectable position amongst a very with other clubs has now been arranged
Bridge event. This competition involved tough field. for the rest of this year and all of 2017
pairs of players moving between five The regular dinner and duplicate by one of our members, Ms Barrie
St James’s clubs during the course of evenings continue to be well supported, Gilbert. My thanks to her for all the
the afternoon. Afterwards the Club but space can normally be found for any hard work in arranging these.
this year had the honour of hosting the new members who would like to play. Finally, it is hoped that there will again be
dinner at which prizes were awarded to It has been decided to concentrate on a series of lessons for beginners held in
the winning pair and the pair that was having one formal evening per month on 2017. If any members are interested in
closest to 50% and the Club Chairman the first Wednesday, at which Victor Lesk participating in these, please contact me
made the speech. The event was directed will be our Tournament Director. Please on my e-mail: simonward3094@gmail.
by our resident Tournament Director, let me know by e-mail if you would like com
Victor Lesk and was regarded as another to play.
success. On 7th December is the annual Simon Ward, Bridge Chairman
On 23rd October The In & Out was Christmas Bridge evening, which is Black
asked again to field a team in the Annual

Tea at the Club

To coincide with the refurbishments of The Cowdray Room we are pleased to present a new afternoon tea offering to be served in
from Monday to Friday. Chef, Gary Espirt has put together the menu below. For groups of five people and above we request that
you make a reservation via the Long Bar.





FULL AFTERNOON TEA £26.00

Selection of sandwiches:
Smoked salmon and cream cheese on brown bread

Pickled cucumber on white bread
Ham and wholegrain mustard on white bread

Coronation chicken in a soft white wrap


Two homemade fruit scones: served with Rodda’s clotted cream and strawberry jam

Selection of cakes and sweet light bites: to include sweet macaroons, cake of the day and chocolate tart

CREAM TEA £15.00


Two homemade fruit scones: served with Rodda’s clotted cream and strawberry jam
Both served with your choice of refreshments from our selection of Twinning’s Teas and Fair Trade Coffees

Served Monday to Friday 2.30pm-5.30pm in The Cowdray Room






Grand Military Cup Club Dinner

Sandown Park


Thursday 16th March




Price: £90 per person and

includes a reception followed by a
three course dinner with wine,
port and coffee


Time: First race at 1300 ~~~~
Price: £155 per person Dress: Mess Kit or Black Tie with
Decorations
for a special day at the races

Friday 10th March ~~~~


Enjoy a day out at the races with a premier Guest Speaker TBC | Members only

enclosure badge where you can relax with your guests at a
Club table. With champagne on arrival and a four course 1900 for 1930
lunch in the Equus Restaurant that overlooks the paddock
and the finishing post. Free parking or shuttle bus from
Esher station



For more information or to book, please contact the Events Team on For more information or to book, please contact the Events Team
020 7827 5724 or email [email protected] on 020 7827 5730 or email [email protected]

Finance Committee Members Needed

Our Club offers a high quality club house commercial and financial management join us. Meetings take place every two
with tremendous facilities, reasonably of the Club’s finances which is primarily months and this is great opportunity
priced accommodation and a great handled by the Club’s management; both to get to know the Club better and
programme of social events. To enable however, oversight and strategic to make a valuable contribution to its
this requires continued investment, not direction is provided by the Finance continued success.
only in the fabric of the building, but Committee. Due to retirements, the Interested members should contact
also in many other areas. We have to Committee currently has two vacancies either Mark Tothill (Finance Committee
balance this investment with continuing and we would welcome members who Chairman) [email protected], or
to operate profitably and reducing have a background either in finance or Peter Owen (Interim Club Secretary)
our bank debt. This requires sound in building management / surveying to [email protected].




Book Review: Oft in Danger - The Life and Campaigns of General Sir
Anthony Farrer-Hockley by Lieutenant-General Jonathon Riley


or for, TFH. These bring to life TFH’s the Troubles when sectarian tensions
personality as an energetic, ambitious, were escalating - culminating in his last
charismatic, domineering, clever, appointment as a four star General in
occasionally aggressive and immensely charge of the NATO Northern Flank in
self-confident officer. He set high the mid-1980s. TFH was equally adept
standards for himself and those around at inspiring soldiers under his command
him and, to use the well-known cliche, in combat - as he did as a young officer
“did not suffer fools gladly”. However, in the desperate hand to hand fighting
behind the gruff exterior and booming against the Chinese in Korea, as he was
voice, lay a man of kindness and loyalty, directing them in counter insurgency
a devoted family man and a committed operations with the attendant political
Christian. One such anecdote tells how “minefields” as a two star general in
TFH paid the outstanding regimental Northern Ireland.
subscription for one of his officers To the lay reader, it may seem strange
killed in combat under his command in that such a capable officer was never
the Radfan to ensure that the deceased appointed to the Army Board, the
officer’s son would benefit from governing body of the Army; the
regimental trust funds for his education. author explains the reasons for that
Soldiers followed TFH because they well and in a balanced way. However, he
knew he had that infectious warrior was recognised, within the Army and
“drug” - the will to win. They also knew externally, as one of the outstanding
that TFH would keep their welfare and soldier scholars of his generation.
“Field Marshal Sir Bernard Montgomery best interests at the heart of everything Despite not having been to university,
once said that a leader “must have the he did. and a modest academic record at school,
will to dominate, together with the The book takes the reader through TFH TFH’s literary career was exemplary,
character that inspires confidence” and first joining up - the self-confessed “lazy including the award of a Defence
“has got to learn to dominate the events boy at school”, running away at the Fellowship, and the publication of
which surround him; he must never age of 16, lying about his age to join numerous books, including The Edge
allow those events to get the better of up and, to his chagrin, being returned of the Sword, written shortly after
him.....”. to school by his mother once his true his return from Korea, describing his
This excellent biography of General Sir age became known - to his selfless experiences as a POW including being
Anthony Farrer-Hockley - or TFH - is gallantry in combat in both the later tortured, his six escape attempts, and
a must read for any serious scholar of stages of WW2 and at the stand, against how his strong Christian faith enabled
military leadership. It is well researched, overwhelming odds, of the Glosters him to survive his ordeals.
written by a retired General with his own at the Battle of Imjin River in Korea. This superbly researched biography of
recent and extensive operational and It covers subsequently his time in the TFH is unlikely be bettered and is a fine
strategic command experience and thus, Parachute Regiment commanding 3 Para tribute to a quite extraordinary officer,
authoritative. TFH fitted Montgomery’s on operations in the Radfan in the 1960s whose legacy continues to be felt even in
definition of a leader like a glove. through to his subsequent command today’s shrinking Army. “
The book includes many fascinating appointments - including a difficult
anecdotes from TFH’s career, mainly period as Commander Land Forces in Rupert Hague-Holmes, Member
from other officers who served with, Northern Ireland in the early years of

HMS Belfast

Club Member John Blake has been relatives, may know of anecdotal stories her inception, design and construction
commissioned by Bloomsbury Publishers about her, or were personally involved previous to that.
to write a book on HMS Belfast, although with her, or indeed have any relative who It would be wonderfully helpful in my
the intention is to achieve a different was? task and an important contribution to her
approach from previous books; one This could also include old papers (e.g. story for posterity.
that is more personal and relates to perhaps a copy of Daily Orders or a Please contact John on cliq@btinternet.
her concept, construction, routine and memo or signal) - anything that can add com or by Telephone + 44 (0) 1834 871
operation. a personal touch or hopefully include 452 or mobile 07595 711530
I would be immensely grateful, therefore, her early years when first launched
if any members, or any of their friends or and commissioned in 1939, as well as


The Club Social Tie

on Tour

In the May 2016 issue of the newsletter the
Club Secretary invited Members to send
in photographs of themselves wearing the
new Club Social tie in foreign fields with
the most favoured being rewarded with a
magnum of champagne. The challenge
was well met with photographs rolling in
from around the world and after much
deliberation the winner was chosen by
the House & Catering Committee at their
September meeting. Our congratulations
go to Capt Julian Allen for his prize
winning photograph.














No 4 St James’s Square has had a long association with the much acclaimed London Chamber Orchestra as it was here that the orchestra
had its first concert in 1921 at the behest of Lady Astor.
The LCO, one of the world’s finest ensembles and the UK’s oldest professional chamber orchestra, combines the charismatic leadership
of Principal Conductor (and Club Member) Christopher Warren-Green with the skills of London’s most exceptional musicians.
The orchestra performs a series of concerts at The Cadogan Hall, 5 Sloane Terrace, London SW1X 9DQ and Club Members have been
offered a 20% on tickets for the 26th January concert as detailed below.
To take advantage of the offer (subject to availability), please email [email protected] or call 020 3397 9843

THURSDAY 26 JANUARY 2017 7.30PM
Haydn : Cello Concerto No.1
Haydn : Symphony No.45, “Farewell”
Beethoven : Symphony No.8
Trey Lee: Cello Christopher Warren-Green: Conductor
Haydn famously claimed that he was so cut off by his long tenure at the Esterházy family’s estate in rural Hungary that he was ‘forced
to become original’. The ‘Farewell’ Symphony was the composer’s subtle plea to his employer to let the orchestra return home to their
families, and perhaps it was the sheer quality of the music that persuaded the Prince to release his orchestra.
We find Haydn in far more upbeat mood in the First Cello Concerto.
Unlike Haydn, Beethoven never tied himself to a single patron. His Eighth Symphony is one of his most delightful works, one that the
great writer and polemicist George Bernard Shaw dared to declare ‘better than the Seventh’.
Tickets: £40, £30, £20, £10

Nordic balance - upcoming works

We will be doing work in the health club over the Christmas period, and appreciate your patience while these works take place.
We are still finalising the works with the Club but once confirmed, will try and ensure these are done with as minimal disruption
as possible. However, please keep an eye out for notices posted around the health club and Club with specific dates.

Physiotherapy, Osteopathy and (coming soon) Chiropractic:


We have expanded the Natural Therapy rehabilitation, often bringing treatments
side of what we do and as a result, out of the treatment room and into the
opened up a new therapy room on the gym and swimming pool. We commonly
4th floor. This has allowed us to offer a treat issues like a sore back and neck,
broader range of services, and now offer acute headaches and migraines, joint and
both Physiotherapy and Osteopathy. At muscular pain, sports injuries and much
the time of writing, we are also finalising more.
the hiring of a well-known Chiropractor, We are recognised by all health insurance
who will hopefully be in place by early companies and in most cases, can claim
December. the cost of treatment back directly from
As a result, we have the ability to offer your provider. Speak to a member of
you an integrated approach to health and our team or call 0207 827 5735 if you’d
wellness. We can work with you from like to book in.
acute stage of injury through to exercise


Nutritional advice & Allergy Testing:

Nordic Balance offers a complete nutritional solution, aimed at helping you to eat a more healthy and balanced diet, specific
to your goals. We believe that the key to sustained, long term healthy living comes through balance- eating a healthy, balanced
diet, enjoying the occasional treat but being in control of what you eat and drink. These are key to helping you to manage
your weight and maintain a healthy balance.
Our Nutritional Package starts by getting you to complete an online food diary, which gives us a clear idea of what you eat,
how often you eat and the specific breakdown of your diet. Depending on your requirements, we may recommend an allergy
test and possibly a cholesterol test, both of which are conducted by off-site specialist independent laboratories. We’ll also do
a body composition test which will look at a range of factors from your weight, to your BMI, muscle mass and more.
Our nutritional package is perfect for a range of different needs- whether you’re keen to lose weight, gain muscle-mass,
increase your energy levels or want to start to feel better. Simon, our nutritionist, has over 10 years experience in the health
and fitness industry and takes a very holistic view on nutrition. He doesn’t generally advocate radical change but rather
provides a plan for long term and sustainable diet management.
For more information, get in touch with the office on 0207 827 5735.


Class of the month: NordicFit

NordicFit is our take on the ever- in attending, go to nordicbalance.co.uk/ Club members are offered a significant
popular Cross Fit. Use the gym as your schedule where you can register and discount, should you be interested in
playground in this tough 45 minute book in for a free trial. (In and Out attending classes more regularly).
workout- expect to use a variety of
equipment in the gym, with lots of high-
rep exercises mixed with blasts of cardio
and conditioning.
Limited to just 4 people, NordicFit is a
strength and conditioning programme
which constantly varies functional
movements. These classes are executed at
high intensity with the goal of improving
overall fitness, getting you lean and
building overall strength. Note that
these classes take place in our gym, and
not the studio.
NordicFit classes take place on a
Monday at 1:30pm. If you’re interested

Christmas and New Year Opening Times 2016/2017

Breakfast will be served between 08.00 and 11.00 throughout the holidays

Friday 23rd December Friday 30th December
Full breakfast service, The Goat menu is served in the Canning Full breakfast service. The Goat menu is served in the Canning
Room, from noon, last orders 15.00 Room from noon, last orders 15.00
Saturday 24th December Saturday 31st December
Full breakfast service. The Coffee Room closed for lunch and Full breakfast service. The Goat menu is served in the Canning
dinner. The Goat closed all day. from noon, last orders 15.00
Sunday 25th December Sunday 1st January 2017
Continental breakfast service only. The Coffee Room closed Full breakfast service. The Goat menu is served in the Canning
for lunch and dinner. The Goat closed all day. Room from noon, last orders 15.00

Monday 26th December Monday 2nd January
Continental breakfast service only. The Coffee Room closed for Full breakfast service. The Goat menu is served in the Canning
lunch and dinner. The Goat closed all day. Room, from noon, last orders 15.00

Tuesday 27th December Tuesday 3rd January
Continental breakfast service only. The Goat menu is served in Full breakfast service. The Goat menu is served in the Canning
the Canning Room from noon, last orders 15.00 Room, from noon, last orders 15.00

Wednesday 28th December Wednesday 4th January
Full breakfast service. The Goat menu is served in the Canning Full breakfast service resumes at 07.30 until 09.30.
Room from noon, last orders 15.00 The Goat will be open at 09.00 and the Coffee Room reopens

Thursday 29th December for dinner.
Full breakfast service. The Goat menu is served in the Canning
Room from 09.00, last orders 15.00


Inter-Club Shoot



































David Fahie, Paul Shone, Christopher Graffius and Bill Cumberlidge represented the Club at this year’s City of London Inter-Club
Shoot. This was the 25th anniversary of the competition and the trophy was lifted by the host club, The City of London.



Naval and Military Club
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Email: [email protected] www.theinandout.co.uk