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THE MAINSHEET Summer 2000 |
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A Sail on the Social Side |
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Quietly, and without any fuss our new Social Secretary, Madeline Hatton, has been arranging and organising some very enjoyable events, often with a bit of a difference. |
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The first, earlier this year, was a theatre trip to London. This was well attended and voted a great success. Madeline,s next offering on 20 May was a private afternoons viewing of the gardens at Coverwood in Ewhurst. This was preceded by lunch at the Hurtwood Hotel in nearby Peaslake. |
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Even those of us who view gardening as a necessary chore, marvelled at what can be achieved given a little knowledge, time and patience. The Stephens family originally owned Coverwood. That’s Stephens as in Ink, and the estate combines a working farm with the gardens of Coverwood House. Well, not so much a house as a Baronial Pile ! |
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The walk around the gardens took about an hour. There were four lakes, one bordered by a very elaborate Arboretum. Elsewhere the Rhodedendrums and Azaleas of every colour and size were in full bloom. Quite a sight ! The walk ended with tea and cakes on the lawn and then, for those who still had some energy, a tour of the farm was available which afforded some great views of the house and out across the Surrey countryside. |
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The visit was well subscribed with twenty-seven people turning up on the day. Admittedly a number of the fellows were keen not to stray too far from a car radio, but then it was Cup Final day, so what can you expect ! |
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Madeline is to be commended for her choice. We obviously have been lucky in finding a Social Secretary with a knack for finding interesting and unusual things for The Club to do when it’s not afloat. |
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Mike (can just about mow the grass) Baker |
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