Author: Gina Roberts

Club President Denise Houghton welcomed forty-five members and eight guests to the meeting on April 18th in The Garden Rooms at Tennants. Included in our guests were the Chairman and Membership Secretary from Richmond Ladies’ Luncheon Club. Denise updated members on the proposed price change for the lunch fee which was agreed by the majority.

Following lunch our speaker Jane Graham, Senior Clinical Physiologist told us about the role Physiologists play in measuring bodily functions in all areas of medicine, providing expert clinical support to medical teams. Her specialism is measuring and tracing heart function and performance and she explained the many issues that can affect the heart. Following her years in practice she conducts advanced procedures and now works as a freelance independent practitioner in the Shetland Isles. Jane gave us a great insight into Shetland as a place to live and work. Lynda Lees gave the vote of thanks for the very interesting presentation.

Our next meeting on May 16th is our Members’ Day and AGM and is the final meeting of the season. If you would like more information about the Luncheon Club you can visit our website www.leyburnlunchclub.co.uk or contact the Secretary Gina Roberts at geroberts@btinternet.com.

President Denise Houghton welcomed thirty-five members and six guests to the meeting on February 15^th at Tennants Garden Rooms. Denise announced that the committee would soon be compiling the list of guest speakers for next year and that member suggestions would be very welcome.

Following lunch, our guest Ronnie Tempest gave a very lively presentation with a News of the World look at the “Wayward Wynyard’s”. This was an entertaining talk covering the history of the Wynyard Estate and the life and times of the Tempest, Vane and Stewart families and their estates through the ages. Rachel Smith gave the vote of thanks.

The next meeting will be on March 21^st when our speaker will be Ben Spence from Curlew Dairy, who will tell us how their micro dairy in Wensley was born and bring samples of their different cheeses.

New members are always very welcome, as are guests. You don’t have to live in Leyburn, we welcome ladies from all surrounding areas. If you are interested in trying the Luncheon Club or would like more information you can visit our website www.leyburnlunchclub.co.uk or contact the Secretary Gina Roberts at geroberts@btinternet.com.

President Denise Houghton welcomed forty-four members and one guest to the meeting on December 21st at Tennants Garden Rooms. There were two important matters arising. The drop off day for monthly lunch cards will now be the Saturday preceding the monthly luncheon date and the luncheon fee will increase to £23 with a £20 cancellation charge.

Tennants provided a delicious festive lunch in the beautifully decorated function room and an extended raffle with ten stunning prizes was held. Following lunch, Rodney’s Ukulele Band entertained us with a varied programme including Christmas songs and carols. Denise Houghton gave the vote of thanks.

The next meeting is on January 18th when our speaker will be Richard Sanderson. Richard will speak about his experiences as a funeral director as well as his career in general and his involvement with local sports teams. New members are always very welcome, as are guests. You don’t have to live in Leyburn, we currently have members in Upper Wensleydale, Richmond, Bedale and Northallerton! If you are interested in trying the Luncheon Club or would like more information you can visit our website www.leyburnlunchclub.co.uk or contact the Secretary Gina Roberts at geroberts@btinternet.com.