Newsletter - 13th September 2021
Monday 13th September 2021
Dear Members
It seems such a long time since I updated you with any significant changes to our agreement with English Heritage at Osborne but aside from the various relaxations that we are all now adopting in everyday life, there is nothing new to report – yet!
However, the Trustees have been keeping in touch with Osborne management and we now have a meeting with them on the 17th of this month when we will be discussing a range of issues including a return date to our rooms and the availability of other rooms for future events.
English Heritage are in the process of negotiating with the current provider to take the catering ‘in house’ and while these talks continue, we have looked for an alternative venue to have a dinner. With its obvious Osborne connection, we have earmarked the Albert Cottage Hotel with a provisional quote of £40-£50 per head and a mid-October date. Unfortunately, our patron, Dame Judi Dench, is unavailable to attend as she has a full work diary until next year.
Consequently, we thought we would make it a ‘welcome back’ event and the dress code would be smart casual (rather than black-tie). It will be helpful if members could register an expression of interest in attending so that we can see if there is enough interest to commit to a date and pay a deposit. If you are interested, please contact our secretary on mtee45@hotmail.co.uk If you do not receive a reply then please try again as the signal can be a problem.
The committee is about to start planning events and are open to hearing your ideas and suggestions as to what you would like to see in a programme of activities in the year ahead.
Finally, we are always looking for volunteers who may wish to join the events committee or consider becoming a trustee. Further details for anyone interested, can be provided by the secretary on the email address above.
Rob Flower
Chair of Trustees
Secretary: email mtee45@hotmail.co.uk Please note new phone number: 07785924323