Calendar of Events
January 2015 – July 2015
Club Refurbishment
The Members’ Drawing Room
For the exclusive use of Members, it is intended as a
sanctuary from business activity and mobile devices and a
place away from large groups which can dominate the
other public rooms. A full bar, lunch and dinner menu is
available. Unless the club is exceptionally busy Members
accompanying guests (maximum four in any one party)
are welcome to join them in this very special room.
The Bar
The main bar has been enlarged and refurbished to very
high standards to give more comfortable seating and
expansive views of the river.
The Regatta Room Business Centre
Now open to both Members and non-members but we
do offer special rates to our Members who wish to book.
Conceived, planned and designed to combine progressive
AV technical capabilities with cutting edge technologies.
The state-of-the-art AV facilities provide full HD
video conferencing capability with anyone anywhere that
has access to the Internet and a PC, Mac, tablet or business
grade videoconferencing system.
Multi-way calling for video with audio participant
capability (Telephone dial-in) into scheduled conferences
with invitations being emailed to all participants with
joining instructions. Wireless mobile connection into the
room with wirelessly shared screen – even across a
video call. Works with PC, Mac, Android or IOS devices.
Connection via cable if you prefer using VGA & Audio or
HDMI High speed internet access for meeting participants
Ladies’ Lunches
Our ladies' lunches, held on the last Thursday of every month,
as listed within this diary, offer the chance for lady Members
and their guests to have their own table or join a club table
and meet new friends. Lunch is served at 12.00 for 12.30 pm,
booking price £21.00 per person for a two course meal.
Fine Dining Evenings
Leander’s Fine Dining Evenings offer the very best cuisine,
prepared with care by our executive chef, Scott Macrae, and
his team, and served in the historic ambience of the club dining
room. Each evening offers exceptional value for money at just
£38.50 per head. 7.30pm for 8pm. Dress code: Lounge suit or
blazer. The dates of each event are listed within this diary.
Bonhams’ Valuation Days
Bonhams’ Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers are running a series of
valuation days at Leander, where they can offer free confidential
valuations, by appointment only, for the current auction market,
without obligation. The dates of each event are listed within this
diary. By appointment only, please call Bonhams’ Oxford office
01865 853653.
Thursday 8 and 22 January 2015
Bonhams’ Valuation Day
Saturday 24 January 2015
Burns Night
One of our most popular events is the Burns' Night supper which
will include a four-course Scottish menu with a wee dram. The
haggis will be ceremoniously piped in and the ode recited before
we begin our traditional programme with live entertainment to
celebrate this very special occasion. Timing is 7.30 for 8pm,
£45 per ticket. Dress: Highland dress or black tie.
Tuesday 27 January 2015
Club Fine Dining Evening
Thursday 29 January 2015
Ladies' Lunch
Thursday 5 and 19 February 2015
Bonhams’ Valuation Day
Saturday 14 February 2015
St Valentine’s Dinner
A romantic candlelit dinner will be served in the splendour of
the club dining room. Reserve your own intimate table for two
or join a club table to meet fellow Members and their guests.
Dress lounge suit or blazer. 7.30 for 8pm, £38.50 per person to
include canapés and a glass of pink fizz on arrival. To make your
weekend special why not book one of our bedrooms for Friday
and Saturday night and take advantage of our special offer of
two nights for the price of one including breakfast?
Tuesday 17 February 2015
Shrove Tuesday – Pancake Festival in the bar
From 12 noon to 2.30pm with a selection of savoury and sweet
pancakes cooked to order.
Thursday 19 February 2015
Meet the Athletes Dinner
An Audience with Jürgen Grobler, OBE
We are proud to have persuaded Jürgen Grobler, Chief Coach for
Heavyweight Men in the GB Rowing Team to be interviewed by
double Olympic gold medallist Steve Williams OBE. His
unbroken record of 11 consecutive Olympic gold medals makes
Jürgen the most successful coach in any sport in the history of
the Games. Timing is 6.45 for a drinks reception to sit down at
7.45pm. £46 per person includes a welcome drink and dinner.
Dress code: Lounge suit or blazer.
Tuesday 26 February 2015
Club Fine Dining Evening
Thursday 5 and 19 March 2015
Bonhams’ Valuation Day
Sunday 15 March 2015
Mothering Sunday Lunch
‘Mothers are different, mothers are darlings’ so quoted Oscar
Wilde. Treat yours to Sunday lunch, children and large family
bookings are encouraged on this special day.
Thursday 24 March 2015
Ladies' Lunch
Tuesday 31 March 2015
Club Fine Dining Evening
Sunday 5 April 2015
Easter Sunday Family Lunch and the Easter
Bunny Egg Hunt
Why not make Easter a special occasion this year by getting all
the family together and enjoy a seasonal three-course lunch
including coffee and petits fours? Easter Sunday is the perfect
excuse for the ultimate roast lunch from 12 noon to 2.30pm.
The Easter Bunny will be there to arrange a special Easter Egg
Hunt, children are very welcome. This date coincides with
Henley Boat Races so there will be plenty of activity to watch
on the river.
Thursday April 9 and 23
Bonhams’ Valuation Day
Saturday 11 April 2015
The Boat Race (at 4.50pm), watch live coverage in
the Regatta Room on a big screen.
Full bar open and menu available.
Sunday 26 April 2015
New Members’ Reception
Open to all recently elected Members and their partners who
have not previously attended, to meet the Committee for drinks
and canapes. The reception is complimentary from 12.15 to
1pm but bookings are required. We ask you to consider using
this occasion to stay and book in for lunch afterwards. Family
and friends are most welcome to join you.
Tuesday 28 April 2015
Fine Dining Evening
Thursday 30 April 2015
Ladies' Lunch
Thursday 7 and 21 May 2015
Bonhams’ Valuation Day
Thursday 21 May 2015
Meet the Athletes Dinner
(Details to be announced)
Tuesday 26 May 2015
Club Fine Dining Evening
Thursday 28 May 2015
Ladies' Lunch
Thursday 4 and 18 June 2015
Bonhams’ Valuation Day
Sunday 21 June 2015
Father’s Day Lunch
This year we are offering a pre-lunch cruise along the regatta
course from 11.30 to 1pm for £15 per person for those who
would like to book lunch with us. Full a la carte menu available.
Friday 26 June 2015
Qualifiers' Barbecue
A very casual and relaxed barbecue starting early in the evening
during which we open our grounds to all young athletes who
have been racing to qualify for Henley Royal Regatta. No tickets
needed and inexpensive food and drink is available on the boat
hard. Starts around 5pm, just turn up with friends and family.
Sunday 28 June 2015
AGM and Buffet Luncheon
Whether or not you plan to attend our AGM at 11am you are
warmly invited to book for a buffet lunch in the clubhouse
afterwards.
Wednesday 1 to Sunday 5 July 2015
Henley Royal Regatta
Regatta booking packs will be sent to Members in March.
Please take note that some areas, including clubhouse lunches
become fully booked very quickly and Members are therefore
advised to make their arrangements as early as possible. There is
also an opportunity to book crew reunion dinner parties.
Wednesday 8 to Sunday 12 July 2015
Henley Festival of Music and the
Arts Pre Concert Dinner
Enjoy the tranquillity of the clubhouse with a pre-concert
summer dinner before the bustle of Henley Festival. £38.50 per
person for three courses with coffee and petits fours served
from 6pm.
Thursday 30 July 2015
Ladies' Lunch
Thursday 8 October 2015
Meet the Athletes Dinner
(Details to be announced).
Saturday 7 November 2015
Annual Rowing Dinner
Looking Ahead to 2016
Thursday 18 February 2016
Meet the Athletes Dinner
Thursday 19 May 2016
Meet the Athletes Dinner
Wednesday 29 June –
Sunday 3 July 2016
Henley Royal Regatta
Saturday 6 August 2016 –
Sunday 14 August 2016
Rio Olympic Racing Programme
Finals are from 10-13 August 2016
Saturday 17 September 2016
Heroes Return
Wednesday 12 October 2016
London dinner at the Guildhall
Rowing Diary
February 2015
14
GB Senior Assessment Trials, Boston, Lincs
March 2015
14
16
29
Women’s Head of the River Race
Schools' Head
Head of the River Race
April 2015
5
10
11
17 -19
Henley Boat Races
Osiris v. Blondie, London
University Boat Race, London
GB Final Assessment Trials, Caversham
May 2015
3
8-10
22 -24
29 -31
30 -31
Wallingford Regatta, Eton Dorney
World Cup I, Bled, Slovenia
National Schools Regatta, Nottingham
European Championships, Poznan, Poland
Metropolitan Regatta, Eton Dorney
June 2015
19 -21
19 -21
20
World Cup II, Varese, Italy
Henley Women’s Regatta
Marlow Regatta, Eton Dorney
July 2015
1 -5
10 -12
1 8-19
2 2-26
Henley Royal Regatta
World Cup III, Lucerne, Switzerland
British Championships (Junior), Strathclyde
World Under-23 Championships, Plovdiv, Bulgaria
August 2015
4-9
World Junior Championships, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
30 A ug – 6 Sept
World Championships, Aiguebelette, France
October 2015
17 -18
British Championships (Senior), Nottingham
November 2015
7
Fours Head - London
Leander Club Committee
President
Chairman
Hon Secretary
Hon Treasurer
Captain
Director of Rowing
General Manager
Jeremy Randall
Ivor Lloyd
Chris Dalley
Hugh Richardson
Debbie Flood (Alex Gregory MBE from 1 January 2015)
Mark Banks
Paul Budd OBE
Other Committee Members
Giles Cundell
Guin Batten
Paul Taylor
Anne Buckingham
Peter Greenslade
Toby Garbett
Jezz Moore
Gillian Perry
Contacting the Club
Whenever possible, please make general telephone enquiries
and bookings during weekday office hours (9am - 5pm)
Address
Leander Club
Henley-on-Thames, RG9 2LP
www.leander.co.uk
T: 01491 575782 F: 01491 410291
General Manager:
Paul Budd OBE FIH
E: [email protected] Direct Line: 01491 636777
House Manager:
Caroline Mulcahy
E: [email protected] Direct Line: 01491 636765
Special Events Manager:
Sheila Harrington
For conferences, private dining, weddings, parties,
accommodation and regatta E: [email protected] or
[email protected] Direct Line: 01491 636760
Membership Secretary:
Cheryl Vyvyan
E: [email protected] Direct Line: 01491 636763
Pink Hippo Shop:
Sara du Luart
E: [email protected]
Press, Publicity and Marketing:
Robert Treharne Jones
E: [email protected]
Guidance for Members
Clubhouse Information
The clubhouse is open to Members most of the year except for
the following times:
The Christmas and New Year period and after lunch on Bank Holiday
Christmas closure from 23 December 2014 to 5 January 2015
Following Henley Royal Regatta for two days (to restock)
Sundays after 4pm, except for bedroom reservations
Dress Code
The dress code throughout the clubhouse is defined as ‘smart casual’. Smart
jeans are acceptable but not sportswear or trainers please. Members are
reminded that the Club Pink livery and Club buttons are the strict preserve
of Full (rowing qualified) Members and may not be worn by others. Leander
Evening Dress. This form of dress is for Full Members only and comprises
Dinner dress trousers and shirt, pink bow tie and cummerbund, traditional
Club double breasted blazer with Club buttons
Smoking policy
There is a non-smoking policy including e-cigarettes throughout the club
(including all bedrooms) which, in compliance with current legislation, is
strictly enforced.
Meals and Bar Service
The Members’ Balcony with its river view is usually available for dining
from 12noon to 2pm and from 7pm to 9pm daily. Reservation is advised.
The Bar is open from 11am until 11pm and less-formal meals are available
in the evening (except Sundays) until 8.45pm. No meal or drink service is
provided after 4pm on Sundays. We are always pleased to tailor
requirements for private or corporate events – please speak to the
main office.
Bedroom rates inclusive of breakfast:
Members single £86
Members double £106
Member’s Guest and Reciprocal single £119
Member’s Guest and Reciprocal double £140
Non-Members single £135
Non-Members double £160
Conference Delegate Rates
Daily delegate rate £68.50 and
Residential delegate (24 hours) £198 per person
Business Meetings and the use of Mobile Telephones
Members wishing to use the Clubhouse for private meetings may book
a room accordingly. Members are asked not to conduct overt business
meetings or use electronic communications devices is any way that may
detract from the enjoyment of those socialising around them.
Mobile phones should be switched to silent in the clubhouse and calls
should be made discreetly. The Club has an excellent complimentary
Wi-Fi facility that operates throughout the premises.
Car Parking
The Club does not own the car park but has allotted spaces on the left as
you enter. These are only available for Members and their guests during
visits to the Club. Club parking space is often at a premium and Members
may not use the car park at other times. Members may not park between
7am to 7pm Monday 29 and Tuesday 30 June and throughout the Regatta
period between Wednesday 1 July until midnight on Sunday 5 July 2015.
Membership Cards
Membership cards operate the parking barrier and the front door of the
Club out of hours. They can also be pre-loaded with cash at the bar to
attract a 5% discount on Club food and drink purchases. We encourage
the use of this facility. Cards issued before April 2009 will require
activating at the office prior to their first use. Replacement cards are
available from the office at a charge of £10.
Gratuities
Staff gratuities are entirely at the Member’s discretion; they are always well
received but are not expected. Many Members choose to contribute to the
staff fund which is distributed at Christmas. The office staff are pleased to
accept such donations during working hours..
Pink Hippo Shop
A member of staff will be pleased to open the Pink Hippo Shop for you
during normal office hours and at other time when commitments permit.
Some items of Club regalia are also available from the bar. Shop items may
be purchased on-line at www.leander.co.uk
Guests
Members are encouraged to bring their guests to the Club where they will
be most welcome (other than for specific Members-only events). Members
are responsible for ensuring their guests comply with Club rules. Members
are also encouraged to propose new Members to join the Club and advice
in this respect can be obtained from a Committee Member, the General
Manager or the Membership Secretary.
Pets
Members may not bring pets into the Clubhouse.
Children
With the exception of family lunch, normally on the first Sunday of the
month, children under the age of 10 are not permitted unless they are
part of a discreet private Member party.
Leander Club Henley-on-Thames RG9 2LP
Tel: +44 (0) 1491 575782 Fax: +44 (0) 1491 410291