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BEACHLEY OLD BOYS’ ASSOCIATION
THE 2017 REUNION
15th, 16th & 17th SEPTEMBER
DETAILS AND THE TICKET APPLICATION FORM
Following the sad loss of Peter Burridge please note the change of address for ticket applications
Once again the event is spread over three days – the Friday evening ‘Get together’ this year is at the Beaufort Hotel, Chepstow. Saturday is at the Chepstow Racecourse for the Heritage Trail and the AGM culminating in the evening with the Reunion Dinner, followed on the Sunday morning Church Parade and the Founders Day Service. One piece of good news is that the prices remain the same as last year. The dress code for Friday evening is Smart Casual and for the Reunion Dinner and the Church Parade, Jacket and Tie.
POINTS TO NOTE WHEN APPLYING FOR TICKETS
Applications for tickets are restricted to fully paid-up members and widows of past members of the Association. Applications should include a stamped and addressed envelope. Where an envelope is not received the tickets applied for will be available at the BOBA Reception Desk after 10 am on Saturday 16th September. There will be no Reception Desk open on Friday so if you intend to join us in the Beaufort that evening please double check that you have included a stamped addressed envelope. It will be of real benefit to the Committee if applications for tickets are made early this year thus enabling the planning for transport and accommodation. Catering is not a problem. The receipt of last minute applications for tickets maybe a problem although we will endeavour to help.
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SEATING
Before requesting to sit with friends from the same or other groups please ensure that these friends are aware of the request, thus avoiding disappointment should the table become
overbooked.
ACCOMMODATION
Concessionary rates for rooms have been negotiated and reserved for members at both the Two Rivers Hotel at Chepstow and the Hampton by Hilton at Magor. Accommodation at the Two Rivers is limited and is available on a ‘first come first served’ basis. If requesting accommodation at the Two Rivers please state whether you are prepared to accept alternative accommodation at the Hampton by Hilton. There are several B & B residences locally but they tend to change hands and availability frequently but for those prepared to share a room The Green Man in Chepstow is well worth a look but is more likely to appeal to the the young, free and adventurous so have a look at the website. They have some 30 beds and the rates are outstanding.
BOBA concessionary rates are only available through the Reunion Organiser via the Application Form.
TRANSPORTATION
Coaches will be available on Friday and Saturday evening. The coaches start from the Hampton by Hilton with a scheduled stop at the Two Rivers – terminating at Chepstow on the Friday and at the Chepstow Racecourse on the Saturday. The fare includes the return journey. Departure times are printed clearly on the Reunion Programme and the Tickets. Should you be using the service you are requested to ensure that you adhere to the departure times – the coach drivers have been instructed to leave on time and not to wait.
PARKING AT THE RACECOURSE
Daytime parking is available in the main car park opposite the Main entrance.
Evening parking is available in the main car park. All other entrances will be closed. Coach passengers will be dropped off and picked up at the main gate.
FEEDBACK
The BOBA Executive Committee is committed to providing a sociable and enjoyable Reunion and consequently invite comments, suggestions and criticism regarding any aspect of the event and it is strongly advised that any issues, good or bad, are brought to the attention of the Reunion Organisers (Chris Ricketts, Geoff Warren, Alf Chrascina as soon as possible as most matters can be resolved satisfactorily and promptly.
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Booking Form for 2017 Reunion
NAME: ……………………………………………………………...……….…. GROUP: ………...… COY: …….. MEMBERSHIP NO: …..………...
ADDRESS:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………………………………...…..……………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………....…. POST CODE:…….……..…......……
TELEPHONE: ……………………………….…………..…… EMAIL: ……………………………………..…………..……….…DATE: ………..………...….…..
The name(s) of any family and/or guest(s) should be included below
A.………………………………………..……………… B.………………………………………..……………… C.………………………………………..………………
TICKETS REQUIRED;
FRIDAY “GET TOGETHER” (including the Buffet) @ £15.00 Nº………….. Cost £………..………..
FRIDAY “GET TOGETHER” (excluding the Buffet) @ £5.00 Nº………….. Cost £………..………..
SATURDAY RE UNION DINNER (Dinner & Dance) @ £35.00 Nº………….. Cost £………..………..
ACCOMODATION (B&B) at the HAMPTON by HILTON HOTEL
(The price is per room and is the same for double or single occupancy)
TWO NIGHTS Friday and Saturday
ONE NIGHT Saturday
@ £130.00
@ £65.00
Nº…………..
Nº…………..
Cost £………..………..
Cost £………..………..
ACCOMODATION (B&B) at the TWO RIVERS HOTEL
(The price is per room and is the same for double or single occupancy)
TWO NIGHTS Friday and Saturday
ONE NIGHT Saturday
@ £130.00
@ £65.00
Nº…………..
Nº…………..
Cost £………..………..
Cost £………..………..
COACH _ FRIDAY
HAMPTON HOTEL TO CHEPSTOW (Return) Per seat
TWO RIVERS HOTEL TO CHEPSTOW (Return) Per seat
@ £10.00
@ £10.00
Nº…………..
Nº…………..
Cost £………..………..
Cost £………..………..
COACH _ SATURDAY
HAMPTON HOTEL TO RACECOURSE (Return) Per seat
TESCO CHEPSTOW TO RACECOURSE (Return) Per seat
TWO RIVERS HOTEL TO RACECOURSE (Return) Per seat
@ £10.00
@ £10.00
@ £10.00
Nº…………..
Nº…………..
Nº…………..
Cost £………..………..
Cost £………..………..
Cost £………..………..
CARAVAN PARK (CHEPSTOW RACECOURSE) Per night @ £8.50 Nº………….. Cost £………..………..
NAME BADGE & HOLDER Each @ £1.50 Cost £………..………..
CHEQUE ENCLOSED (NON REFUNDABLE) TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF £……………...………..
CHEQUES MADE PAYABLE TO THE “BEACHLEY OLD BOYS’ ASSOCIATION’’
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ANY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (e.g. DIETARY, DISABLED, ACCESS VIA STAIRS)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..………………………………
SEATING ARRANGEMENTS – THE REUNION DINNER
SEATING AT THE DINNER IS MIXED, THE TABLES WILL SEAT UP TO EIGHT (8) PERSONS AND CAN BE ARRANGED BY GROUPS. SHOULD YOU (AND YOUR PARTNER/GUESTS) WISH TO BE SEATED WITH FRIENDS PLEASE INDICATE BELOW:
NAME: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…. GROUP: …………...…..
Whilst every effort will be made to accommodate requests they cannot be guaranteed
ACCESS ON FRIDAY 15th SEPT WILL BE RESTRICTED TO THE HOLDERS OF ‘GET TOGETHER’ TICKETS
ACCESS ON SATURDAY 16th SEPT WILL BE RESTRICTED TO THE HOLDERS OF ‘REUNION DINNER TICKETS’
ACCESS ON SUNDAY 17th SEPT WILL BE RESTRICTED TO THE HOLDERS OF A GATE PASS.
PLEASE INDICATE IF YOU REQUIRE A GATE PASS TO ATTEND THE CHURCH PARADE ON SUNDAY 17th SEPT. YES / NO
PLEASE ENTER YOUR REQUIREMENTS ON THIS APPLICATION FORM AND SEND IT TO THE ADDRESS SHOWN BELOW TOGETHER
WITH YOUR PAYMENT AND SHOULD ALSO INCLUDE A C5 OR C6 STAMPED AND ADDRESSED ENVELOPE FOR YOUR TICKETS
MR CHRIS RICKETTS
35 Bigstone Grove,
Tutshill,
Chepstow,
Monmouthshire NP16 7EN
E-mail:- [email protected]
Tel. Home:- 01291 626730
Tel. Mobile:- 07779 719422
THE CLOSING DATE FOR THE RECEIPT OF TICKET APPLICATIONS IS
TUESDAY 1st AUGUST 2017
IMPORTANT
The attendance at any of this year’s Reunion events, and consequently the use of this Application Form, is restrict-ed to paid-up Members of BOBA (with their families and guests) together with the widows of Past-Members (also with their families and guests).
Should you not be a Member of BOBA and wish to join, or re-join, or have any doubts about your subscription sta-tus please contact the Membership Secretary,
Derek Fox – Telephone 01760 788159.
We do not operate a reclaim for missing years and ALL Ex-Beachley Boys, 1924-1994 are welcome.
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FRIDAY 15th SEPTEMBER (Golf Society)
The Bells Club, Coleford, Glos. Golf Practice 13.00
Coach leaves the Hampton Hotel for Chepstow calling at The Two Rivers Hotel at 18.30
‘Friday Get Together’ at The Beaufort Hotel, Chepstow 19.00 onwards
Buffet Supper 20.30 to 21.30
Coach leaves Chepstow for The Hampton by Hilton Hotel calling at The Two Rivers Hotel at 23.59
SATURDAY 16th SEPTEMBER A.M.
THE BELLS CLUB, COLEFORD, GLOS.
The BOBA Golf Competition, players to assemble at 07.45
CHEPSTOW RACECOURSE
THE PREMIER FOYER
Members Reception Desk (closed during AGM) 09.30 to 15.30
THE PREMIER FOYER
Heritage Trail (Including the BOBA Shop) 10.00 to 13.00
THE PREMIER BAR
Bar open for tea/coffee/alcohol and light lunches until demand ceases 09.30 onwards
Annual General Meeting 13.30 for 14.15
Prior to the AGM there will be a short presentation from the Tidenham Historical Society about how the whole area of Beachley developed from a P.oW. Camp up until the closure as an Apprentices College in 1994.
Please remember that it is YOUR Association and your opinions are important so please make an effort to attend the AGM.
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SATURDAY 16th
SEPTEMBER P.M.
Coach/Coaches leave The Hampton Hotel for the Racecourse calling at Tesco & The Two Rivers Hotel 18.00
THE PREMIER FOYER
Members Reception Desk 18.30 to 19.00
THE PREMIER BAR
The President’s Reception and Golf Prize Giving 18.30 to 19.30
THE SILKS RESTAURANT
“2017 BOBA ANNUAL REUNION DINNER” 19.30
After Dinner Dance 21.30 to 23.30
Bar closes 23.30
Coach/Coaches leave the Racecourse for The Hampton Hotel calling at Tesco & The Two Rivers Hotel at 23.59
SUNDAY 17th SEPTEMBER
BEACHLEY BARRACKS
Entrance to Beachley Barracks is via the Old Beachley Gate
and is restricted to the holders of a Gate Pass 10.00 onwards
PARADE SQUARE
‘Get on Parade’ 10.30
St. GEORGE’S CHAPEL
Founders Day Church Service 11.00
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Millingbrook Lodge (14 Bedrooms) High Street, Aylburton, Nr Lydney (01594) 845522
The Wilows East of Lydney (on A48 1 mile past on right) (01594) 843795*
Oakfields Nr Woolaston, (between Sedbury & Aylburton) (01291) 689776
The Lychgate (Glynis & Gordon Casey) 47 Church Road, Caldicot (01291) 422378
Ivy Lodge Guest House Chepstow Road, Caldicot (01291) 421504
Brooklands Motel Pill Row, Caldicot (01291) 430500
Hotel Guest Houses ~ East of Chepstow (Glos):
Court Farm, (Mrs. Anstey) Rogiet, Nr Caldicot (01633) 880232
Parkfield St Arvans (01291) 621860
Cwrt Robert (Mrs Paxton) Bryn Gwyn, Raglan (01291) 690709
Coalpits Farm Shirenewton, Nr Chepstow (01291) 641820
Private House (Mrs Park) Redwick, Magor (01633) 880230
Private House (Mrs Brown) 6 Bigstone Grove, Tutshill, (Prefers doubles) (01291) 620283
Private House (Josie or Pete Warren) 1 Town Gate Mews, Chepstow (01291) 626643
Private House (Jan Howells) 45 Bridge Street (01291) 627191
B&B Guest Houses ~ East of Chepstow (Glos):
Cherry Orchard Farm Newland, Nr Coleford (01594) 832212
Deanfield Folly Road, Parkend, Nr Lydney 0845 347 0029
Woolaston Inn (run by ex Gurkhas) Woolaston, Lydney (West of) (01594) 562256
The White House 2 South Road, Broadwell, Coleford (01594) 837069
Berry Hill House 44 Park Road, Berry Hill, Coleford (01594) 832325
B&B Guest Houses ~ Caldicot, Monmouthshire:
Willowbrook Guest House Pwllmeric, Nr Chepstow (01291) 645951
The Marriot Hotel (St. Pierre ~ Golf) Pwllmeric, Nr Chepstow (Note: Expensive) (01291) 625261
Beaufort Hotel Beaufort Square, Chepstow (01291) 622497
Castle View Hotel Bridge Street, Chepstow (01291) 620349
The George Hotel Moore Street, Chepstow (01291) 625363
The Huntsman Hotel Usk Road, Shirenewton, Nr. Chepstow (01291) 641521
B&B Inns, Pubs etc ~ Chepstow & Area:
Coach & Horses Welsh Street, Chepstow (01291) 622626
Coach & Horses Caerwent, Nr Caldicot (01291) 420352
The First Hurdle 9/10 Upper Church St., Chepstow (01291) 622189
Knovil House Mathern (01291) 627191
Old Ferry Inn (Linda & Murray) Beachley, Nr Chepstow (01291) 622474
The Wheatsheaf Inn The Square, Magor (01633) 880608
The Old Barn Llanmartin (01633) 413382
B&B Guest Houses etc ~ Chepstow & Area:
CHEPSTOW & AREA ACCOMMODATION LIST: APRIL 2013
The accommodation published has not been checked for quality ~ These entries may be changed without notice ~ All Locations are in,
or within, a twelve miles radius of Chepstow ~ Please check prices before booking, some are expensive. ~ Any marked * after the
telephone number have not confirmed availability ~ SC = Self Catering.
Hotels ~ Chepstow & Area:
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Hotels & Inns ~ Wye Valley & Tidenham Chase:
Parva Farmhouse Riverside Guesthouse Tintern, Nr Chepstow (01291) 689411
The Crown Whitebrook, Nr Monmouth (01600) 860 254
The Royal George Tintern, Nr Chepstow (01291) 689205
The Wye Valley Hotel Tintern, Nr Chepstow (01291) 689441
The Bush Inn B&B Penault, Nr Tintern, Monmouth (01600) 772765
The Florence Country House Hotel Nr Monmouth, Lower Wye Valley (01594) 530830
The George Inn St. Briavels, Tidenham Chase (01594) 530288*
The Tudor Farmhouse Hotel Clearwell, Nr Coleford (01594) 833046
The Bell Hotel Lords Hill, Coleford (01594) 832583
The Sloop Inn Llandogo, Wye Valley (01594) 530291
B&B Guest Houses ~ Wye Valley & Tidenham Chase:
Cypress Rise (Mrs Alvis) Llandogo, Wye Valley (01594) 530651
Prospect Cottage St. Briavels (GL15 6RR) (01594) 530566
Offa’s Mead (Mrs Lacey) The Fence, St. Briavels (01594) 530229
Lugano, (Mrs. Townsend) Llandogo, Wye Valley (01594) 530496
Tintern Old Rectory Tintern, Nr Chepstow (01291) 689920
B&B Guest Houses - South & East of the Severn (Glos):
Abbots Way Guesthouse Gloucester Road (A38), Almondsbury (01454) 613134*
Travel Lodge (Aust Services) (Special rates occasionally ~ Phone 08700 850950) (01454) 633199
The Hampton by Hilton Hotel is off J23A
of the M4 on the B4245 Magor Road.
On leaving the M4 by the 1st exit, take
the 1st left leading to a roundabout, go
left to pass under a bridge. The hotel is
soon signposted on your right. Tel. No
01633 749999. Postcode NP26 3DG.
Website http://
www.hiltonhotelfinder.co.uk/magor-
hilton-hotels
The Racecourse is sited on the A466.
There is an icon (jockey on racing
horse) below the word “Woodcroft”
giving the location. The Lion Gate
entrance is on the roundabout where
this road crosses the B4293. Tel. No.
01291 622260. Postcode NP16 6BE.
Websitehttp://www.chepstow-
racecourse.co.uk
Editor’s note: Obviously things may
change by the time you try to book—
quite a number of establishments
have ceased trading since the last
review.