Events

PILOT CLUB DIARY OF EVENTS NOVEMBER 2016

AND COMING EVENTS FOR DECEMBER 2016

In November our Thursday Pub Nights were at The Old
Bell, Harpenden; the Plough at Tyttenhanger; The Chequers in Redbourn; and the
Prae Wood Hotel in St
Albans. On three of these
pub-nights there was the option of a meal beforehand. There was also a Friday drinks night at a pub in St Albans town centre. The first Tuesday lunch was at a pub
in St Albans, and members went to the Monday night quiz at the
pub on the Hatfield road.

Our traditional November 5th event was
to watch the fireworks in Verulamium Park, followed by warming food in a member’s home nearby.

Other evening events were “Sister Act” at the Arena
in St Albans; “Annie” at the Radlett Centre; a Beetle Drive with ploughman’s supper at a St Albans church; and a screening in Hemel Hempstead of the Australian ballet’s “Cinderella”.

Dancers went to the dance club in Edgware to dance
or listen to the music chosen by Eddie the Editor.

Days out included a visit by train to the British Museum to see the “Sunken Cities: Egypt’s Lost Worlds” exhibition. There was also an
afternoon playing Diminishing Whist at a member’s home, with tea and cakes; and
a day of crafting.

Coming Up in December

Our Thursday pub nights will be at the Three
Hammers, Chiswell Green; The Garibaldi, St Albans; and the Prae Wood Hotel, St Albans, with the option of a meal beforehand. Our first
Tuesday lunch will be at the pub on the Hatfield road.

Our special Christmas lunch will be at the Aubrey
Park Hotel in Redbourn. On Christmas Eve there will be the traditional mulled
wine and mince pies at a member’s home. There will also be a Saturday trip to London to see the Christmas lights and have a fish and
chip supper.

Day-time events will include a Sunday lunch at the
pub on the Hatfield road; and there will also be a special coeliac meal at West Herts College. This month the classical concert at the University of Hertfordshire will be a Sunday matinee. There will also be a train
trip to a guided London walk on the theme of Brunel’s London, including a boat trip and tunnel descent.

Evening events will include a folk music night at a
pub in Redbourn; and an adult pantomime called “Dick! at Campus West, Welwyn
Garden City.

Dancers will go to a special Christmas-themed dance
at the Edgware dance club. Walkers will go on a Sunday walk near Moor Mill,
with a drink and meal at the pub afterwards.

Further Ahead – but booking already

In January there will be a post-Christmas dinner
and dance at the Noke Hotel in Chiswell Green.

In January there will be a trip to see “The Red
Shoes” at Sadlers Wells.

If you think you would enjoy some of these events,
please contact our New Members’ Co-ordinator, through the contact box on the
main page of this website, for further details. You can attend three events
before joining the club.

PILOT CLUB DIARY OF EVENTS OF OCTOBER 2016

& COMING
UP IN NOVEMBER 2016

Events in
October

In October our pub nights were at The Three Hammers
in Chiswell Green; The Green Dragon in London Colney; The Waterend Barn in St
Albans with an optional meal beforehand; and at the Prae Wood Arms in St
Albans, again with the option of a meal beforehand. Our first Tuesday lunch was
at a pub in St Albans; and members went to the Monday night quiz each
Monday at the pub on the Hatfield road.

Dancers went to the dance club at Edgware; and
walkers went for a Sunday morning walk in Heartwood Forest, Sandridge, and for a walk in Little Berkhampstead, with drinks or
lunch in a pub afterwards.

Days out included a guided London Walk round Little
Venice; a visit to the Ove Arup exhibition at the V&A; a visit to the Henry
Moore studios and gardens at Perry Green; and a visit to the Royal
Horticultural Society at Wisley.

Evening entertainment included a classical music
concert at the University of Hertfordshire; and a performance by Nina Conti at St Albans
Arena. There was an evening meal at an Indian restaurant in St Albans. Members went to a quiz at Grove House; a quiz and
supper in aid of Radlett Musical Theatre Company; and a quiz with buffet in aid
of Herts Air Ambulance.

There was also a Sunday afternoon event to see the
Osiligi Maasai Troupe performing in St Albans Cathedral, followed by tea and
chat in the Cathedral’s café.

Coming up in November

Our Thursday Pub Nights will be at The Old Bell,
Harpenden; the Plough at Tyttenhanger; The Chequers in Redbourn; and the Prae
Wood Hotel in St Albans. On three of these pub-nights there will be the
option of a meal beforehand. There will also be a Friday night drinks night at
a pub in St Albans town centre. The first Tuesday lunch will be at a
pub in St Albans, and members will go to the Monday night quiz at
the pub on the Hatfield road.

Our traditional November 5th event will
be to watch the fireworks in Verulamium Park, followed by warming food in a member’s home nearby.

Other evening events will be “Sister Act” at the
Arena in St Albans; “Annie” at the Radlett Centre; a Thai buffet meal and quiz
at The Goat in St Albans; a Beetle Drive with ploughman’s supper at a St Albans
church; and a screening in Hemel Hempstead of the Australian ballet’s
“Cinderella”.

Dancers will go to the dance club in Edgware to
dance or listen to the music chosen by Eddie the Editor.

Days out will include a visit by train to the British Museum to see the “Sunken Cities: Egypt’s Lost Worlds” exhibition. There will also be an
afternoon playing Diminishing Whist at a member’s home, with tea and cakes.

Further Ahead – but booking already

Early in December members will go on a boat trip,
river-walk and tunnel descent, which is a London Walk called “Brunel’s London”. There will be a Saturday trip to London to see the Christmas lights and have a fish and
chip supper. There will also be a classical music concert at the University of Hertfordshire in Hatfield.

In December our club Christmas lunch will be at The
Aubrey Park Hotel, and in January there will be a post-Christmas dinner and
dance at the Noke Hotel in Chiswell Green.

In January there will be a trip to see “The Red
Shoes” at Sadlers Wells.

If you think you would enjoy some of these events,
please contact our New Members’ Co-ordinator, through the contact box on the
main page of this website, for further details. You can attend three events
before joining the club.

PILOT CLUB DIARY OF EVENTS OF SEPTEMBER 2016

And COMING EVENTS FOR OCTOBER 2016

In September our pub nights were at the White Horse
in Shenley; the Prae Wood Arms in St Albans, with optional meal beforehand; at
the Garibaldi in St Albans; and at The Gate in Bricketwood. Members joined the
usual Monday night quiz in the pub on the Hatfield Road. Our club’s first Tuesday lunch was in a pub in St Albans.

Dancers went to a masked ball at the dance club in
Edgware.

Days out
included visits to the Rolling Stones exhibition in Chelsea; to the
classic and vintage car show at Capel Manor in Enfield; to Waddesdon Manor by
coach; to the St Albans Beer and Cider Festival; to a pop-up auction in Welwyn;
and a walk to the Dahlia Festival at Aylett’s Nursery. There was an afternoon
tea at a member’s house in St
Albans.

Evening entertainment included the film “The
Beatles: Eight Days a Week” at Campus West in Welwyn Garden City; an event to
celebrate the 1981 winning of the Eurovision Song Contest by Bucks Fizz; and a
new production by the National Theatre of “The Threepenny Opera” at Campus
West, Welwyn Garden City.

Coming Up in October

In October our pub nights will be at The Three
Hammers, Chiswell Green; The Green Dragon, London Colney; The Waterend Barn in
St Albans with an optional meal beforehand; and at the Prae Wood Arms in St
Albans, again with the option of a meal beforehand. Our first Tuesday lunch
will be at a pub in St
Albans; and members will
be going to the Monday night quiz each Monday at the pub on the Hatfield road.

Dancers will go to the dance club at Edgware; and
walkers will go for a Sunday morning walk in Ashridge Estate, and for a walk in
Little Berkhampstead, with drinks or lunch in a pub afterwards.

Days out will include a guided London Walk round Little
Venice; a visit to the Ove Arup exhibition at the V&A; a visit to the Henry
Moore studios and gardens at Perry Green; and a visit to the Royal
Horticultural Society at Wisley.

Evening entertainment will include a classical
music concert at the University
of Hertfordshire; and a performance by Nina Conti at St Albans
Arena. There will be an evening meal at an Indian restaurant in St Albans.
Members will go to a quiz at Grove House; a quiz and supper in aid of Radlett
Musical Theatre Company; and a quiz with buffet in aid of Herts Air Ambulance.

Further Ahead – but booking already

In December there will be a Christmas lunch at The
Aubrey Park Hotel, and in January there will be a post-Christmas dinner and
dance at the Noke Hotel in Chiswell Green. In January there will be a trip to
see “The Red Shoes” at Sadlers Wells.

If you think you would enjoy some of these events,
please contact our New Members’ Co-ordinator, through the contact box on the
main page of this website, for further details. You can attend three events
before joining the club.

PILOT CLUB DIARY OF EVENTS AUGUST
2016

And COMING EVENTS FOR SEPTEMBER
2016

A special August pub night was at
the Six Bells in St Albans, with a beer-tasting festival and barbecue. Other pub nights were at
the Chequers, Redbourn, with an optional meal beforehand; at the Rose and
Crown, Sandridge; and at the William IV, St Albans. There was also a Friday night
get-together for members old and new at the Speckled Hen on the Hatfield Road. Members also joined the regular
Monday night pub quiz. The first Tuesday lunch was at a pub in St Albans.

Members wanting to keep fit joined
the Zumba Gold class in Hatfield, and walkers went on a 4-5 mile walk from
Redbourn, and a Bank Holiday walk by the canal in Hertford, with drinks in a
pub afterwards. Dancers went to the dance-club at Edgware.

Days out included a short walk to
the Festival Garden at Ayletts Nursery; a visit to Bletchley Park war-time
code-breaking centre; a trip to Hatfield House, with its garden and park; and a
visit to the Flamstead Scarecrow Festival.
There was also a plant-swap and tea in a member’s garden, and a Sunday
morning brunch in another member’s garden.

Coming Up in September

In September our pub nights will
be at the White Horse in Shenley; the Prae Wood Arms in St Albans, with
optional meal beforehand; at the Garibaldi in St Albans; and at The Gate in
Bricketwood. Members will join the usual Monday night quiz in the pub on the Hatfield Road. Our club’s first Tuesday lunch
will be in a pub in St Albans.

Dancers will go to a masked ball
at the dance club in Edgware.

Days out will include visits to
the Rolling Stones exhibition in Chelsea; to an exhibition in Cuffley to
commemorate the bringing down of a German airship there; to the classic and
vintage car show at Capel Manor in Enfield; to Waddesdon Manor by coach; and to
the St Albans Beer and Cider Festival. There will also be an afternoon tea in a
member’s garden in St Albans.

Evening entertainment will include
the film “The Beatles: Eight Days a Week” at Campus West in Welwyn Garden City; an event to celebrate the 1981 winning
of the Eurovision Song Contest by Bucks Fizz; and a new production of “The
Threepenny Opera” at Campus West, Welwyn Garden City.

There may be even more events added to
our September programme, as quite often late events are submitted by members
and sent round to all members by our special Pilot email.

If you think you would enjoy some
of these events, please contact our New Members’ Co-ordinator, through the
contact box on the main page of this website, for further details. You can attend three events before joining
the club.

PILOT CLUB DIARY OF EVENTS JULY 2016

And COMING EVENTS FOR AUGUST 2016

In July we had pub nights at The Green Dragon in
London Colney, The Plough at Tyttenhanger, The Paper Mill at Apsley, and The
King William IV in St
Albans. Members joined
the weekly Monday night quiz at the pub on the Hatfield Road, and there was our regular first Tuesday lunch in St Albans. There was also a Sunday lunch at the Peahen in St Albans, and another lunch at the Speckled Hen in St Albans.

Evenings out included “Hi-de-Hi” at Park Street, Big Band Jazz at The Maltings St Albans, the
music festival in St Michael’s St
Albans, and a Pilot Club
summer event, with food, games and sing-along, in the hall at Tyttenhanger.

Days out included a visit to the St Albans Organ
Theatre for a demonstration of the self-playing instruments; a visit to the
“Sicily: Culture and Conquest” exhibition at the British Museum; a visit to the
Classic Cars and Cycles show on Harpenden Common, followed by a meal at The
Skew Bridge; and a walk around the Hampstead Town Trail, with a picnic on the
heath. There was a butterfly walk in Bricket Wood. A group of members enjoyed a
seaside day out in Whitstable, travelling by the Javelin train from St Pancras.

Coming Up in August

A special August pub night will be at the Six Bells
in St Albans, with a beer-tasting festival and barbecue. Other pub nights will
be at the Chequers, Redbourn, with an optional meal beforehand; at the Rose and
Crown, Sandridge; and at the William IV, St Albans. There will also be a Friday night get-together
for members old and new at the Speckled Hen on the Hatfield Road. Members will
also join the regular Monday night pub quiz.
The first Tuesday lunch will be at a pub in St Albans.

Members wanting to keep fit will join the Zumba
Gold class in Hatfield, and walkers will go on a 4-5 mile walk from Redbourn.
Dancers will go to the dance-club at Edgware.

Days out will include a short walk to the Festival Garden at Ayletts Nursery; a visit to Bletchley Park war-time code-breaking centre; and a trip to Hatfield House, with its
garden and park. There will also be a plant-swap and tea in a member’s garden.

If you would like to join any of
these events, or if you’d like to put an event of your own choice in our club
programme, just contact the new members’ co-ordinator through the box on the
main page of this website. You can attend three events in a 3 month period
before joining the club. Membership is £30 a year, with discounts if you host
events.

PILOT CLUB DIARY OF EVENTS JUNE 2016

Pub nights in June were at The Speckled Hen on the
Hatfield/St Albans road, The Old Bell in Harpenden, The Garibaldi in St Albans, and the King William IV in St Albans. There was the usual pub quiz every Monday at our popular
pub on the Hatfield road and the first Tuesday lunch was at the King William IV
in St Albans. There was a de luxe fish and chips meal at a
restaurant in Harpenden.

Dancers went to the dance club in Edgware. Walkers
joined the Health Walk In Heartwood Forest.

Day-trips out included a visit to the Steam &
Country Show at Oaklands College, to the V&A to see the “Botticelli Re-imagined” exhibition, and
to a garden open day in St
Albans.

Evening entertainment included “The Elvis Years”
and “The Bee Gees Story” at the Arena in St Albans, and a concert of songs from many eras in St John’s Church Welwyn Garden City. Films included a matinee of “Eddie the Eagle” at the Arena,
after lunch at the Waterend Barn. Evening films at Campus West were “Love and Friendship”
and “Race”. There was also a film evening at a member’s home, and a games
evening at another member’s home.

Coming up in July

Coming up in July we have pub nights at The Green
Dragon in London Colney, The Plough at Tyttenhanger, The Paper Mill at Apsley,
and The King William IV in St
Albans. Members will join
the weekly Monday night quiz at the pub on the Hatfield Road, and there will be our regular first Tuesday lunch
in St Albans. There will also be a Sunday lunch at the Peahen
in St Albans, and another lunch at the Speckled Hen in St Albans.

Evenings out will include “Hi-de-Hi” at Park
Street, Big Band Jazz at The Maltings St Albans, the music festival in St
Michael’s St Albans, and a Pilot Club summer event, with food, games and
sing-along, in the hall at Tyttenhanger.

Days out will include a visit to the St Albans
Organ Theatre for a demonstration of the self-playing instruments; a visit to
the “Sicily: Culture and Conquest” exhibition at the British Museum; a guided London
Walk in Little Venice; a visit the Classic Cars and Cycles show on Harpenden
Common, followed by a meal at The Skew Bridge; and a walk around the Hampstead
Town Trail, with a picnic on the heath.

If you would like to join any of these events, or
to put an event of your own choice in our Club Programme, please contact the
New Members’ Co-ordinator through the box on the main page of this website.

PILOT CLUB DIARY OF EVENTS MAY
2016

And COMING EVENTS FOR JUNE 2016

Our first Tuesday lunch was at The
William IV in St
Albans,
and our pub nights were at The Waterend Barn in St Albans, The Plough at Tyttenhanger, The
Three Hammers in Chiswell Green, and the William IV in St. Albans. At two of these there was an
optional meal beforehand. There was also a lunch at the Sky Garden in London, and a special coeliac meal at West Herts College.

Over the first May bank holiday
there was a circular walk from the Shenley Tea Rooms, and a walk from St Albans ending with a pot-luck lunch in a
member’s garden. Also in May there was a walk around Bricket Wood, followed by
lunch, and there was dancing at the dance club in Edgware.

Film visits included some of the
Green Film Festival at Campus West (“Racing Extinction”, “Just Eat”, and
“Population Boom”); “Midnight Special”, “Victoria, the classic “Vertigo” and “Our
Kind of Traitor” at Campus West; and “The Revenant” at the Arena in St Albans. Visits to live shows included
“The Solid Silver Sixties Show” in St Albans, and “Jesus Christ Superstar” in
Radlett. Music included a concert of Brahms and Tchaikovsky at the University of Hertfordshire in Hatfield; and some members
went to hear Ronnie Scott’s All-Stars at the St Albans Arena.

Other visits were to the Jeyes Heritage Museum and other attractions in
Northamptonshire, to the Rolling Stones exhibition in London, and to the Highland Games in
Welwyn Garden City.

Our gardening club met for a chat
and cake, and our Bridge Club, Snooker Club and Supper Club continued to meet.

There was a quiz with buffet in St Albans in aid of charity, and also our
club AGM, with a quiz and supper.

Coming
Up in June 2016

Pub
nights will be at The Speckled Hen on the Hatfield/St Albans road, The Old Bell
in Harpenden, The Garibaldi in St Albans, and the King William IV in St Albans. There will be the usual pub quiz
every Monday, and the first Tuesday lunch at a pub in St Albans. Dancing will be at the club in
Edgware. Day-trips out will include a visit to the Steam & Country Show at Oaklands College, to the V&A to see the
“Botticelli Re-imagined” exhibition, and to a garden open day. Evening entertainment will include “The Elvis
Years” and a concert of songs from many eras in St John’s Church Welwyn Garden
City. There will be a deluxe fish & chips
meal at a restaurant in Harpenden.

If you
want to join club members on any of these events, or if you’d like to put an
event of your own choice into our programme, please contact the new members’
organiser through the contact box on the main page of this website for more
information.

PILOT
CLUB DIARY OF EVENTS APRIL 2016

Our weekly pub nights in April
were twice at the King William IV in north St Albans, and also at The Chequers
at Redbourn (with optional meal beforehand), The Plough at Tyttenhanger, and
The Blackberry Jack at Jersey Farm. Members continue to join a Monday night
quiz at a pub on the Hatfield road. Our first Tuesday lunch was also at the
King William IV this month.

Dancing was at the dance club at
Edgware, and there was a walk in Heartwood Forest.

Entertainment outings included a
jazz night in Kings Langley, and an evening with the St Albans Jazz Ensemble at
the Abbey Theatre in St Albans. Members went to an evening with an Irish comedian at
Potters Bar, and “The Tap Factory” and “A Touch of Class” at St Albans Arena. Theatre
included “The God of Carnage” at The Barn in Welwyn Garden City, and “Parlour
Song” at the Abbey Theatre in St Albans. Films included “Anomalisa”, “High Rise” and “Eye of the
Storm” at Campus West in Welwyn Garden City.

Members went to a talk on Queen
Eleanor in St Albans Abbey and a slide lecture on Petra at the Radlett Art Society. There
were also two Saturday night quizzes with supper, in aid of different charities

This month there was an outing to London by train to visit The Foundling
Museum, where there was a special exhibition on illustrations about orphans in
literature.

Our club also has a Bridge Club
and a Snooker Group meeting weekly, and a Supper Club meeting occasionally in
members’ homes.

Coming Up in May

Over the first May bank holiday
there will be a circular walk from the Shenley Tea Rooms, and a walk from St
Albans ending with a pot-luck lunch in a member’s garden; plus a film “Racing Extinction” at Campus West, WGC.

Our first Tuesday lunch will be at
a pub in St
Albans,
and our pub nights will be at Waterend Barn in St Albans, The Plough at Tyttenhanger, The
Three Hammers in Chiswell Green, and the William IV in St. Albans. At two of these there will be an
optional meal beforehand. There will also be a lunch at the Sky Garden in London, and a special meal at West Herts College.

Also in May, members will be going
on a Bluebell Walk around Ashridge, and dancing at the dance club in Edgware.
Film visits will include some of the Green Film Festival at Campus West
(“Racing Extinction”, “Just Eat”, and “Population Boom”); and “The Revenant” at
the Arena in St
Albans.
Visits to live shows will include “The Solid Silver Sixties Show” in St Albans, and “Jesus Christ Superstar” in
Radlett. Music will include a concert of Brahms and Tchaikovsky at the University of Hertfordshire in Hatfield. Other visits will be
to the Jeyes Heritage Museum and other attractions in
Northamptonshire, and to the Rolling Stones exhibition in London. Our gardening club will meet for
a chat and cake. There will be a quiz with buffet in St Albans in aid of charity, and also our
club AGM, with a quiz and supper.

If you are interested in finding
out more about our club, please contact our
new members’ organiser through the box on the main page of this website.