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Pickwick Bicycle Club Magazine. Volume 9 No.2 July 2012
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The President’s Luncheon - continued
We were entertained with solos and duets during the first course and then, later, after the main
course with a mix of solos and duets and recitations – all of the highest standard. When Louise
sang Rule Britannia it was as though the Proms had come to the Connaught and we were ALL
spellbound. A spontaneous standing ovation for the three entertainers.
Of course, we had the usual Original Member arriving on his Old Ordinary
and the punch was ceremoniously wheeled in by the two Chelsea
Pensioners who, I may add, are younger than many of us !!

It would not be right to miss this opportunity to say how much the food
was enjoyed. It was, perhaps, the best selection, properly cooked and
perfectly served. The chef/s were to be congratulated; the staff too for the
prompt and well organised service and, most likely, the President for his
choice of menu if, indeed, it was his. As the menu stated: “A mighty bowl
of wassail in which the hot apples were hissing and bubbling with a rich
look. And a jolly sound, that were perfectly irresistible.” Chapter L. Well,
perhaps not that recipe but the starter of “Dr.Payne’s Potted prawns and
bread and butter” was delightful and the recipe is
reproduced (as I make it) in this issue.

Ending with the incredible “Rule Britannia” and
then, for an encore, Louise lead us with “Auld
Lang Syne”, making this event one never to be
forgotten.
The 10th May 2012, will go down in the club’s
history books as
a Golden Event.