Ladies Lunches
A lunch time treat. Guest speakers join our ladies for a fabulous three course lunch with matching wines at The Vineyard. Past speakers have included: television personalities, authors, designers and chefs to name but a few.
Please call us on 01635 528770 to book.
Monday 14th May – Real Downton Abbey - Lady Carnarvon, Countess of Highclere Castle
Drawing on a rich archive of personal records, including diaries, letters, and photographs, Highclere Castle’s current Countess, Lady Fiona Carnarvon, has written a compelling history of an incredible woman who devoted herself to husband, home and country.
Everything that made Downton Abbey such a hit is here - romance, tragedy, high-society and intrigue along with the real-life heroics of Lady Almina as she converted Highclere Castle into a fully functioning hospital for convalescing soldiers during World War I. Establishing herself as a brave and tenacious leader, Lady Almina’s holistic approach to nursing was ahead of her time and endures today. Come to hear Lady Carnarvon talk about the ‘Real Downton Abbey’ and how life at Highclere Castle has changed over the past hundred years.
£60 per person
Monday 11th June – Showcasing Butterfly’s collection of Ladieswear - Christine Skellon
Brighten up your summer wardrobe with fabulous clothes, shoes and accessories from Hampshire- based boutique, Butterfly. Christine Skellon, the owner, will be showcasing Butterfly’s collection of casual to occasionwear at this Ladies Lunch, with labels from across Europe including Cocomenthe, James Lakeland, Linea Raffaelli, Fehu, Sally New York, Eveline Brandt, Maria Coca and more.
Christine always tries to source clothing that is very different to the offer on the high street,
but which is suitable for the 40+ (Forever Forties!) women who
may be maturing but will
be doing it in great style.
£60 per person
Monday 16th July - TBC
Monday 10th September – Life as a Race Horse Trainer - Richard Philips
Richard Phillips knew from an early age that training racehorses was the life for him. After being an assistant trainer to Henry Candy, he set up in his own right nearly twenty years ago and has had much success on the flat and over jumps in that period. He has trained for and knows many racing great characters and will speak about the life of a trainer and the many characters he has met during his racing life.
£60 per person
Monday 15th October – Charity Silent Auction
Join us for the October Ladies Lunch and enjoy delicious food matched with great wines whilst helping us to raise money for two charities we currently support; Pelican Cancer Foundation and Breast Cancer Care. Hear from speakers of both charities and take the opportunity to bid, via a silent auction, on some great items. As well as the money raised via the silent auction, we will also donate a proportion of the ticket price to these two worthwhile charities.
£60 per person.
Monday 12th November – Nicholas Owen – from Royal Correspondent to Strictly Come Dancing and more
Currently a news presenter on Midlands today, Nicholas Owen has had a very interesting and varied career so far. Join us for this Ladies lunch and hear how Nick started his career working for a local newspaper and ended up taking the leading role as Royal Correspondent, interviewing the Prime Minister and appearing on Strictly Come Dancing.
£60 per person
Monday 10th December – Celebrate with Taittinger
Celebrate the end of 2012 with a glass of Champagne and canapés on arrival before enjoying a mouth-watering three course lunch with matching Champagnes selected by Yohann Jousselin.
£60 per person
