| A reminder about this week’s 41 Club Connects Zoom Meeting, and the weeks ahead… This Thursday at 7:30pm….we are in conversation with Christo Brand, Nelson Mandela’s former prison warder. This will be coming to you all the way from Cape Town, South Africa. “No one is born hating another person because of the colour of his skin or his background or his religion. People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart than the opposite” – Nelson Mandela Christo is a personification of this. We believe it is a talk you will never forget! The Zoom Log-In Details are: https://zoom.us/j/95916181163 |
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| Then on the 8th April we are back to sport….The Rugby League World Cup 2021, England Chris Brindley MBE, is one of the UK’s foremost business leaders and has been a member of the Rugby League World Cup 2021 Board since 2018. His diverse career has seen him occupy senior roles with the likes of NatWest, British Gas and Metro Bank, as well as a number of non-executive roles across the sports industry, including the Rugby Football League, Senior NED of the Manchester Football Association, Switch the Play, Business Mentor at the Premier League Elite Academy Manager Programme and Chair of the Sporting House Group. He was Chair of the County Sports Partnership, GreaterSport from 2007-2018 His accolades include Britain’s Best Boss, Most Outstanding Workplace at the National Business Awards (judged by Investors in People), Sales & Marketing Director of the Year for three consecutive years, Sales Leader of the Year at the National Sales Awards, and in 2017 was awarded United Kingdom Non-Executive Director of the Year by the Institute of Directors. In June 2018, Chris was awarded an MBE for his services to sport. In June 2019 he was appointed Chairman of the Board at Rugby League World Cup 2021 with the key objective of delivering the biggest and best Rugby League World Cup ever. Given what has happened since, whether you are a fan of Rugby League or not, it should be a fantastic evening. The Zoom Log-In Details are: https://zoom.us/j/94272144446 |
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| Then on the 15th April it’s going to be time for all the Snooker Fans out there…. To coincide with the Snooker World Championship we have an evening in conversation with two goliaths from the world of Snooker – John Parrott and Dennis Taylor. This promises to be an evening of pure enjoyment. The Zoom Log-In Details are: https://zoom.us/j/97717336126 |
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| This brings us to Thursday 22nd April, the Thursday before the National AGM by Zoom With this in mind we thought an evening of mirth and merriment was called for so we proudly invite you to join with Kevin Connelly an outstanding comedian to entertain you in your homes. The Zoom Log-In Details are: https://zoom.us/j/99770673988 |
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| Looking beyond the virtual AGM….. On Thursday 29th April, we will be the Guests of the RNLI at a Lifeboat Station on the Norfolk Coast On Thursday 6th May, in the run-up to VE-Day we are planning a very special event with Fleet 41 Club and a Royal Navy veteran of WW2, Norman Bartlet. Norman joined the Royal Navy at 16 years of age in 1942. He served in the Atlantic, Baltic and Med before ending up in the Pacific as an anti-aircraft gunner combatting Kamikazes, witnessing the surrender in Tokyo Bay and the release of British POWs. He married his childhood dancing partner sweetheart Betty during the war. He still plays golf on a regular basis. Last year through the Royal British Legion, he was selected by the BBC to speak at the VJ celebrations from the National Arboretum and at the Festival of Remembrance, Albert Hall. As you can see this will be another very special Zoom Event and one we hope you will all join in on. |
| Now you are hopefully aware that the National AGM is going to be virtual this year, but we want to look ahead to a shindig when we can hopefully all come together again, face-to-face – and that will be The 41 Club Big Weekend (Friday 1st October to Sunday 3rd October in Nottingham) President Peter is really excited about The 41 Club Big Weekend in October being put together by his PLC in compliance with all the Covid guidelines! Fingers crossed that this fabulous event can indeed take place! Here’s Peter’s PLC Chairman, Marcus Jones, to tell you about it:- |
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| There is a light at the end of tunnel and with the support of our membership we can now start the process to reopen our plans for the year head which includes the belated celebration of the original 75th Year previously planned events along with a weekend that can only be described as “The 41 Club Big Weekend”. We aim to bring together all aspects of the membership over this amazing weekend, fun, fellowship, entertainment, and the business side of things with an SGM, whilst ensuring it is an inclusive event for all. We want to create an event that celebrates the amazing efforts by so many over the past 75 YEARS and in special recognition of the past year in dealing with Covid19 and the supportive work our members have shown in their communities. The dates are set aside are Friday 1st – Sunday 3rd October 2021 at the amazing venue of DeVere Orchard Hotel & Conference Centre Nottingham and the booking site will open once we have the government updates. It is intended to hold a Special General Meeting of 41 Club on the morning of Saturday 2nd October. Everyone who had booked in to the original 75th celebrations scheduled for last July will receive information on the new event from the event team as soon as practicable. Visit www.41Club75.org for the updated information and “The Big 41 Club Weekend Store” that supports Dementia UK, the Presidents Charity. Further updates to follow. Marcus |
| The 41 Club – Wine Club The latest 41 Club Facebook Special Interest Group is the 41 Club Wine Club which was launched last week under Kevin Chard’s leadership. If you want to join it, and why wouldn’t you? – you can find details in the Facebook 41 Club Members Forum, or just drop me a quick email at Comms@41Club.org Just reminding you too that these facebook special interest groups are open to all members of The Round Table Family. |
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| Yours in Continued Friendship Don Mullane National Comms & I.T. Officer The Association of Ex-Round Tablers’ Clubs (41 Club) |
 National President Peter Good Charity 2020-2022 – Dementia UK Peter has set up a unique and efficient fund raising page and is asking clubs to support him in these efforts. Dementia UK Fundraising |
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