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Fri 01
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Fishing At The Kingfisher.
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2000 hrs
Come along to the Kingfisher, Green Park, Newport Pagnell, and get your Xmas celebrations of to a flying start.
We may even play some pool....
Location: Newport Pagnell.
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XMAS Weekend.
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0000 hrs
Join us for a relaxing weekend of Christmas shopping and sightseeing.
Location: York.
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Sat 02
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Pub Quiz.
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1930 hrs
Saturday 2nd December the Shenley Badminton Club is hosting 'The Pub Quiz Of The Year'.
The current format for the quiz is 8 rounds of 10 questions on the following topics: general knowledge, science, history (name the year), famous quotations, music (past Number 1's), sport, film/cinema and a visual round.
Location: Shenley.
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Shop Your Socks Off.
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1100 hrs
Come to Olney, enjoy the shops and then finish off with tea and cakes in the Coffee Shop or at Jim's (he'll need prior notice!)
Location: Olney
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Sun 03
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Lazy Sunday Afternoon.
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1420 hrs
Forget about the hustle and bustle about to start over Christmas and have a lazy Sunday afternoon in front of a (real) fire, reading the newspapers, chatting, watching old movies/playing games, eating crumpets...you get the idea ;-) .
We can even get to mulled wine...
Location: My House.
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Football.
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0000 hrs
A gentle game involving a ball and lots of people running around (not necessarily anywhere near the ball).
Check on location and time as we may have to move.
Location: Browns Wood.
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Mon 04
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Taking The Pizza??? (Engagement Party).
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1930 hrs
Come and celebrate our engagement with us! One month after the deed...at the venue were we first met!!!
Has it finally recovered?
Location: Pizza Express, CBX1
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Tue 05
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Pub Night.
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2030 hrs
Come along to the Burnt Oak, Shenley Brook End, and put on some events.
Location: The Burnt Oak.
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Thu 07
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Committee Night.
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2000 hrs
Any things that you think require discussing? Let the committee know.
Location: Jens' House.
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Fri 08
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Christmas Pub Crawl.
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2000 hrs
Come along to the Coachmakers, Newport Pagnell for a right knee's up in wonderful Newport Pagnell.
Marvel at the Xmas lights, gasp at wide range of hostelry's and wonder how you've managed to avoid the place for so long.
Location: Newport Pagnell.
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Sat 09
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Christmas Food At Waddesdon Manor.
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1100 hrs
Get into the festive spirit and start your Christmas shopping off to a flying start by visiting the specialist food market in the Stable Block at Waddesdon Manor.
In previous years there have been cheeses, pates, pickles, speciality oils, jams, wines and gifts many of them from France, Italy and Spain - you even get to sample many of the wares before you buy!
The outside of the Manor will be looking suitably Christmassy and there will be carols as well.
Location: Waddesdon Manor.
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Cheese & Wine.
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2000 hrs
A chance for a civilised chat over some Brie and Stilton, washed down with a little Shiraz.
Please bring approx. 150g of unusual cheese and whatever you are drinking. We will supply the crackers and pickle.
Location: My house.
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Weekend in Bath
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1930 hrs
Inter Club Event - Bristol & Bath IVC
What better time to visit the handsome city of Bath, all its sights and the brand new Thermal Spa complex, opened in August 2006 (only 3 years late!). General spa sessions do not have to be pre-booked, you can just turn up. Take in the festive Christmas Market in the city centre and join Bristol & Bath IVC for their Christmas Party at Bath University on Saturday 9th December. This will include a hot buffet and dancing. Ticket price £20.
Some B&B accommodation available with local IVC members in their homes, or try Bath University (single room £38.00 + VAT per night; double/twin room £54.00 + VAT). This should be booked as soon as possible as it is limited.
Contact Cheryl Loy 0117 963 4442 alo@bbivc.org.uk
Location: Bath
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Christmas Ceilidh
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1900 hrs
Inter Club Event - Border & Lakeland IVC
Christmas Ceilidh + Good Grub at Rosley Village Hall. Catering by Keswick Outdoor Catering and Ceilidh with Georgia Shorrock and her band.
Contact Iain/Mary 01228 711218/01697 322399
Location: Borders/Lakeland Area
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Sun 10
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GUC Walk
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0000 hrs
Another edition of the Grand Union Canal Walk with Jens and Kevin B. The walk is about 10-12 miles approx. See Jens for more information.
Location: TBA
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Weekend Extender.
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2000 hrs
Get more out of the weekend and come for a late Sunday drink at the Black Horse, Great Linford..
Location: Black Horse.
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Tue 12
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Free Flicks.
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0000 hrs
Come to the cinema where you get the big screen experience without having to pay or miss the start and it pauses when you need the toilet.
The film is whatever Tesco DVD send us at the time.
Location: My place.
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Thu 14
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Mulled Wine.
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2000 hrs
Mulled wine and music appreciation, games evening, Polish beer (fabulous!) and fireworks.
Location: My house.
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Gourmet Book Club Christmas Party.
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2000 hrs
Yes it's that time of the year again, when we discuss books, the world etc. Over the Christmas dinner table.
Deposit of £10 is required along with your menu choices.
Location: The George.
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Curry Club.
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1930 hrs
Our favourite curry house in Milton Keynes! So join us for a pre-Xmas trip to the Passage To India, Stony Stratford, before the turkey kicks in.
Location: Passage To India.
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Fri 15
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Carol Singing Sally Army.
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1930 hrs
Come along to the White Hart, Sherrington and sing around burning barrels.
Then to a pub for a pint or two.
Location: Sherrington.
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Sat 16
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MK IVC Christmas Party
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1930 hrs
Come and celebrate Christmas with all your MKIVC friends at The Cock Hotel, Stony Stratford. Following last year’s success, we are returning here for this year’s party.
The venue will have a private bar, three course Christmas menu, plus coffee & mince pies along with a disco, so you can strut your funky stuff to all those cheesy Christmas tracks.
Dress code is smart casual, but you can dress to impress.
We will be sharing the venue with other party revellers, so tickets are limited with only 48 available. These will be sold on a first come (pay), first served basis. Don't miss out on the MKIVC event of the year - see any member of the committee to buy your ticket - on sale NOW! £25 for members & £33 for guests (£8 subsidy refundable on joining).
Location: Cock Hotel, Stony
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Sun 17
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Football.
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0000 hrs
A gentle game involving a ball and lots of people running around (not necessarily anywhere near the ball).
Check on location and time as we may have to move.
Location: Browns Wood.
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GUC Walk
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0000 hrs
Another edition of the Grand Union Canal Walk with Jens and Kevin B. The walk is about 10-12 miles approx. See Jens for more information.
Location: TBA
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Tue 19
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Cheap Night @ Cineworld.
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0000 hrs
We will go to Cineworld to see the new 007 film 'Casino Royale'.
Come dressed in your black bow-tie!
I recommend buying your tickets in advance via the booking line. I will tell you what time showing nearer the time.
Location: Cineworld, Xscape.
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Wed 20
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Club Pub Night.
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2030 hrs
Come along to the Ship Ashore, Willen for some last minute Xmas cheer.
Meet up with some old friends, and make some new.
Location: Ship Ashore, Willen
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Thu 21
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Pub Night.
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2000 hrs
After the ruby last week join us for a chin wag and have a jar of your favourite tipple.
Meet somewhere near the apples.
Location: Caldecotte Arms.
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Sat 23
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Nearly Christmas Eve Party.
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1930 hrs
Come and join me for a 'nearly Christmas Eve' party.
Bring your own drinks, along with sweets and bananas for the BBQ.
Location: Buckingham.
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Mon 25
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An Event.
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0000 hrs
Avoided the family for the day?
Fancy doing something other than watching T.V.?
Location: Somewhere, MK.
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Wed 27
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Public House Night.
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2000 hrs
Discuss what presents you got.
Who got the best train set, Scaletrix or Barbie.
Meet in the original Weatherspoons near Chiquito's, CMK.
Location: CMK
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Thu 28
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Somerset House Skating.
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0000 hrs
Outdoor ice rinks will be starting soon, so how about doing it with a little bit of style...skating in the 18th century courtyard of Somerset House, London.
Have a look at www.somerset-house.org.uk for details.
Ticket prices vary between £10 and £15
Location: Somerset House, London.
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Birthday Curry.
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2000 hrs
Celebrate my birthday with a curry.
Location: Newport Pagnell.
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Sun 31
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New Year.
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0000 hrs
Join us on a trip down to London town for New Years with a difference.
Precise details to be finalised nearer the time.
Location: London
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