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Ben Spence – Curlew Dairy

Club President Denise Houghton welcomed forty-six members and seven guests to the meeting on March 21st at The Garden Rooms, Tennants. Denise updated members on the Committee’s progress on the 2024/5 Programme and again welcomed any suggestions for speakers. Carron Kennedy has become a Committee Member.

Following lunch and our “eggstra” special Easter Raffle, Ben Spence gave a presentation on his micro dairy in Wensley. After leaving finance jobs in Manchester, Ben and his wife Samantha moved to Wensleydale looking for a slower pace of life and began making cheese in 2019, initially on Ben’s family farm. They left the farm in 2022 and set up Curlew Dairy with the aim to resurrect traditional cheesemaking in the Dales. Yoredale Wensleydale is now stocked in some of the best independent delis in the UK and this year won a silver award at the World Cheese Awards. Ben concluded with time for the ladies to sample some cheeses and make some purchases. Carron Kennedy gave the vote of thanks for the very enjoyable and informative presentation.

Our next meeting will be on April 18th when our speaker will be Jane Graham, Clinical Physiologist who will tell us about the work of a Cardiologist.

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.

Ronnie Tempest – Wayward Wynards

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.

Rodney’s Ukulele Band

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.