Events

PILOT CLUB DIARY OF EVENTS JANUARY 2017

AND COMING EVENTS FOR FEBRUARY 2017

JANUARY 2017

In addition to the printed Pilot Club programme,
which is posted to all members, with advance notice of events for the coming
month, our club also uses email to members for late events – that is, events
that members were unable to offer in time for the printed programme. In January
there were quite a number of late events, so we had a large and varied choice
of activities.

In January there was a special Pilot Club
post-Christmas dinner and dance at the Noke Hotel in Chiswell Green, which was
well-attended and enjoyable.

There was a trip to see “The Red Shoes”, Matthew
Bourne’s ballet, at Sadlers Wells. Films included “Fantastic Beasts and How to
Find Them”, “The Girl on the Train” and “The Light Between the Oceans”, at The
Arena, St Albans; and “T2 Trainspotting” at Campus West, Welwyn Garden City;
plus a live screening of “Amadeus” at The Arena. Theatre was “One Man, Two Guvnors” at The
Barn, Welwyn Garden City. Another event was a visit to see “Space Odyssey”, by
the St
Albans Circus School, in Harpenden. There was also a quiz in Harpenden, and another quiz
in Fleetville; and a pot-luck supper at a member’s house in Hemel Hempstead.

Dancers went to dance to the music of Eddie the
Editor in Edgware.

Daytime events included visits to “Masterpieces of
Medieval Embroidery” at the V&A; to “South Africa – the art of a Nation” at the British Museum; and to the new Design Museum and the Serpentine Gallery in Kensington. Travel to these exhibitions
was by train. There was also a visit to a Pop-Up Auction in Welwyn, to sell or
buy, or just to enjoy seeing what prices were achieved by the lots. Some
members joined a U3A trip to The Foundling Museum in London.

Our pub nights were at the King William IV in St Albans; the Green Dragon in London Colney; and the Prae
Wood Hotel in St Albans. Our first Tuesday lunch was at a pub on the Hatfield Road; and members went to the Monday night quiz at the
same pub.

Coming Up in February 2017

Our February pub nights will be at The Waterend
Barn, St Albans, with an optional meal beforehand: at The Ski Centre, Hemel
Hempstead, again with optional meal beforehand; at The Prae Wood Hotel, St
Albans; and at The Green Dragon, London Colney. Our first Tuesday lunch will be
at our popular pub on the Hatfield road. As usual, members will go to the
Monday night quiz at the same pub.

Evenings out will include the plays “Uncle Vanya”
at Maltings Theatre, St Albans; and “Rope” at the Abbey Theatre, St Albans.
There will be two fun evenings in members’ homes, one playing parlour games,
and the other playing “Uno”. There will be a visit to a concert by Irish singer
Nathan Carter at the Arena, St
Albans. Some members will
go to a slide-lecture at Radlett Art Society on “Manet and his Milieu”.

Dancers will go to the British Legion, Edgware, to
dance to the music of Mr Wonderful. Walkers will walk from Toulmin Drive, St
Albans, for a 4.5 mile
walk.

Days out will include a visit to the V&A museum
to see ”Records and Rebels 1966-1970”; and to the British Library to see “Maps
of the 20th Century”. On our trips to London we use senior or group-save train tickets (with
one-third off), and we buy 2for1 exhibition tickets where possible.

There will also be a new Pilot venture, bi-monthly
flower arranging and craft groups in Marshalswick, St Albans.

If you think you might like
to have company to enjoy some of these events, or if you would like to put your
own choice of event in our club programme, then contact our new members’
organiser using the box on the main page of this website

PILOT CLUB DIARY OF EVENTS DECEMBER 2016

Our Thursday pub nights were 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 was at the pub on the Hatfield road.

Our special Christmas lunch was enjoyed by a large
number of members, at the Aubrey Park Hotel in Redbourn. On Christmas Eve there
was another gathering for the traditional mulled wine and mince pies at a
member’s home. There was also a Saturday trip to London to see the Christmas lights and have a fish and
chip supper. On New Year’s Eve there was a pot-luck meal at a member’s home.

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

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

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

COMING UP IN JANUARY 1917

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

There will be a trip to see “The Red Shoes”,
Matthew Bourne’s ballet, at Sadlers Wells. Films will include “Fantastic Beasts
and How to Find Them”, and “The Girl on the Train”, both at The Arena, St Albans. Dancers will go to dance to the music of Eddie
the Editor in Edgware.

Daytime events will include visits to “Masterpieces
of Medieval Embroidery” at the V&A; to “South Africa – the art of a Nation” at the British Museum; and to the new Design Museum and the Serpentine Gallery in Kensington. Travel to these exhibitions
will be by train. There will also be a visit to a Pop-Up Auction in Welwyn, to
sell or buy, or just to enjoy seeing what prices are achieved by the lots.

Our pub nights will be at the King William IV in St Albans; the Green Dragon in London Colney; and the Prae
Wood Hotel in St Albans. Our first Tuesday lunch this month will be at a
pub on the Hatfield
Road; and
members will go to the Monday night quiz at the same pub.

So don’t sit at home this January – why not make a
New Year Resolution to try out some social events with our club. If you want to
find out more about the club and our 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 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.