Jun
15
2014
A wonderful evening was had by all last night, and thanks must go firstly to Scott and his team for a really delicious meal and seamless, military precision service. Thanks to Lorraine for assisting Scott in the role of ‘Maitre D’ for the evening.
Lorraine and her bar staff worked so hard all night and never allowed a single queue to develop at the bar. Again, fantastic service that was much appreciated – thank you!
I think everyone will agree that the entertainment was one of the best we’ve ever had at the Club and we will definitely be booking them to come back at some future date.
If you missed out on one of the best evenings in a long time at the Club, keep your eyes peeled over the next few months for details about our upcoming events, including the Adult Christmas Party, and how to buy your tickets. We also have plenty of themed Friday night dining evenings to tempt you with, and of course over the summer we can use our lovely new balcony for some of these evenings.
I look forward to seeing you all at the next ‘do’!
Sara Speller
Social Secretary
Jun
11
2014
Due to popular demand, we will be offering some ‘dancing only’ tickets for those unable to make the meal section of the evening who would still like to join in.
These will be priced at £12 each and can be purchased in advance or on the night (please use the published form and write ‘DANCING ONLY’ in the section to the right for dietary requirements) in the usual way (cash, card, cheque or balance transfer).
Dancing only ticket holders may arrive from 9.30 pm.
Sara Speller
Social Secretary
Jun
07
2014
Following a couple of enquiries, I would like to confirm that the dress code is ‘smart’ rather than strictly ‘black tie’. Lounge suits/blazers may be worn if preferred.
If you haven’t already purchased tickets and would like some, there are a few left. Please let me know if you’re interested, if possible by Wednesday 11th June.
Sara Speller
Social Secretary
May
31
2014
Tickets will be opened up to non-member friends of members with effect from tomorrow (Sunday 1st June).
There are some tickets still available, so please feel free to ask friends and family members if they would like to join your table for what is scheduled to be a really fun evening!
Please follow this link for more details about the entertainment and menu: http://www.tbyc.org/social/summer-ball-2014/
Sara Speller
Social Secretary
May
24
2014
It’s that time again! The annual Summer Ball has been arranged and tickets are now on sale – on your marks, get set, go!!
I am delighted to announce that this year’s entertainment will be a slightly different arrangement. We will start with Michael Buble, continue onto the Other Guys (Franki Valli & The Four Seasons tribute), and then conclude with a very good DJ who will play tunes to keep you dancing until the wee small hours.
To have a sneaky peak at our main entertainers, please go to the following link on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmdcQcvwWXc
As far as the menu, there is one option for each course (so no complicated menu choices!), unless someone in your party has a dietary requirement in which case you can indicate this on the ticket order form and a suitable alternative will be arranged.
Please see the attached poster for full details of menu and timings Summer Ball 2014 poster
Tickets can be purchased via the attached order form Summer Ball Order Form 2014, payment can be made in the usual way (cash or cheque in envelope with form, bank transfer with note to the Club Secretary, or card payment at the bar and receipt attached to form). Please put your form into the club postbox marked for the attention of ‘Sara Speller – Summer Ball’.
Forms will be date stamped and tickets issued strictly in order of ‘first come first served’. Please note that tickets cannot be reserved and will only be issued once payment is received.
Tickets are open to members only until one week before (7th June), at which time should some tickets still be available you will be welcome to purchase them for non-member friends.
Any queries, please contact Sara Speller on 07799 892732.
May
14
2014
Due to unforeseen circumstances we have unfortunately had to cancel the Anniversary weekend fine dining dinner scheduled for Saturday 17th May.
Apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.
Sara Speller
Apr
30
2014
Don’t forget to reserve your tickets for Saturday night! If you are unable to reserve in advance, Janet, the Club Secretary, will be available in the Club house on the night to provide you with tickets.
They are on sale at the bargain price of just £10 for adults and £5 for children to include food and entertainment, and Scott is offering the following yummy 2-course menu:-
Mains:
Chicken Korma & Rice
Sausage, Mash & Onion Gravy
Desserts:
Chocolate Fudge Cake
Apple Tart & Custard
Food is available from 6.00pm and the entertainment will commence around 7.00pm.
Please use the attached form to order your tickets and indicate menu choices. There are also hard copies of this form on the bar. TBYC Regatta Form 2014
Please enclose either cash or a cheque with your form and put it into the Club postbox marked “Attention Sara Speller – Regatta Party”. If you prefer to pay by card, please do so as usual at the bar, ask a member of staff to mark your form “paid” and pop it into the Club postbox, again marked ”Attention Sara Speller – Regatta Party”.
Any queries, including from visiting sailors who are unable to purchase tickets in advance, please contact Sara Speller on 07799 892732 or the Club Secretary on 01702 587563.
Apr
27
2014
I am delighted to announce that at this year’s Regatta party we will be welcoming the world famous ‘JiveSwing’ to provide our entertainment. They are a dance company who specialise in 1940s Lindy Hop, Blues, 1920’s Charleston, Cake Walk and Authentic Jazz. They will be doing some demos overseen by an experienced teacher and then inviting members to join in. Jive Swing have appeared on programmes such as Britain’s Got Talent and Wartime Farm as well as many adverts for major companies and they regularly tour the world.
Tickets are now on sale at the bargain price of just £10 for adults and £5 for children to include food and entertainment, available from Sara Speller.
Scott is offering the following yummy 2-course menu:-
Mains:
Chicken Korma & Rice
Sausage, Mash & Onion Gravy
Desserts:
Chocolate Fudge Cake
Apple Tart & Custard
Food is available from 6.00pm and the entertainment will commence at 7.00pm.
Please use the attached form to order your tickets and indicate menu choices. There are also hard copies of this form on the bar. TBYC Regatta Form 2014
Please enclose either cash or a cheque with your form and put it into the Club postbox marked “Attention Sara Speller – Regatta Party”. If you prefer to pay by card, please do so as usual at the bar, ask a member of staff to mark your form “paid” and pop it into the Club postbox, again marked “Attention Sara Speller – Regatta Party”.
Any queries, including from visiting sailors who are unable to purchase tickets in advance, please contact Sara Speller on 07799 892732 or the Club Secretary on 01702 587563.
Apr
20
2014
BYC Nore Race Sat 21st June 2014, entry forms forms are in the TBYC Bar and published details from BYC below.
*please note this is a change to the TBYC Club Calendar 2014*
TBYC Sat 1 will still run after the Nore Race at the published start time of 18:00, with the possible Mulberry Day Moving to the Sunday depending upon conditions.
The
Nore Race is organised by Benfleet Yacht Club and sponsored by Dauntless Boat Yard,
the Nore Race this year will be on Sat 21st June, HW 8:00 (5.36m) and 20:17 (5.25m)
Dinghies start at 11:50 and Cruising Yachts at 12:00.
We do hope your members are able to join us for this historic annual sailing event.
Entry forms are available at several local clubs on the Southend foreshore
or from Benfleet Yacht Club, or download a copy from the club website:
http://www.benfleetyachtclub.org/2014_Nore_Race_Programme.pdf
The race signals are shown on:
http://www.benfleetyachtclub.org/2014_Nore_Race_control.pdf
The fee is £20 which gives entry to the race, a race pennant and free entry to the
Prizegiving on Friday 27th June 8pm for sailors, crew, family and friends.
We have ‘Plan C’ playing again and they are very good.
Photos on display for sale by Graeme Sweeney.
I hope you can hold this day free for some great sailing.
Thank you. Phil Bostock, RC(Sailing) for BYC
Apr
11
2014
Please note that it has been decided to hold the planned Friday dining Italian Night instead on Thursday 17th April to coincide with our free entertainment night.
Scott has devised a lovely menu for all the family (with one and two course options for cadets). You are encouraged to book in advance with Scott to avoid disappointment as it is likely to be a very popular night, being cadet night.
The menu is:
Italian Night
Chorizo and tomato feta Salad
Mixed meditterrian salad
Roasted root Vegetables
Mains
Selection of Pizzas
Lasagne
Spaghetti Bolognaise
Fungi Carbonara
Italian Fruit de mare cakes
Desserts
Assorted desserts
Adults £11.50 for 3 courses
Children £4.50 for main course, £6.50 for main course plus dessert
The entertainment being provided by JB Entertainments is finalists from this year’s Essex Factor, plus tribute acts such as Olly Murs and Michael Buble. Entertainment will run from 6.00pm to 9.00pm. Food is available from 5.00pm.
Come along and join us for what is expected to be a fantastic night!
Sara & Scott
