TOG Social on the GCR Real Ale Train

We have decided to hold another social gathering on the GCR Real Ale Train - this time in May as the nights will be lighter to see more of Charnwood Forest and Swithland Reservoir. Details of the Real Ale Train follow this introduction. Members are required to book directly with the GCR on line. You will be able to book your ticket and make a selection of the pie, the game pie is recommended. Finally please let Andy McWilliam know you have booked so we can get an idea of how many will be in the TOG group and we will attempt to secure a group of seats so that we can travel together. Previous trips have worked well and this GCR event is usually fully subscribed well before the date so it is important that you make your booking early. Hoping to see many of you in May.

Real Ale Train – May 11th

Real Ale on the Move!

Enjoy ale on the rails as a steam loco does two return trips along the line on Saturday 11th May 2019.

We will be serving cask beers from Nottingham Brewery, along with beers from other breweries to be confirmed. The train will be departing at 18:30 from Loughborough Central.

To book, please select the date below:

Book now for 11th May 2019

Something to soak it up..

We will be serving pie & pickle to accompany your ale. You must pre-order your pie when booking your ticket. There’s butcher’s pork pie, game pie or Mediterranean veggie quiche - all at £4.00 each.

How much?

Train fares are only £18* per person - don’t forget, it’s two round trips....and £18 is our normal runabout fare in 2019.

Booking Information...

Due to limited seats on this train, tickets are advance, internet booking only. There are no concessionary fares. The train departs Loughborough Central at 18.30 and makes two trips to Leicester North, before returning to Loughborough Central at approx. 21.45. You are welcome to remain on the train at Loughborough until at least 22.00 buying/drinking your beer (subject to supplies not running out!) and leaving the station by 22.30. (so you can either head to the pub or head home). Other alcoholic beverages, soft drinks and bar snacks are available to purchase on board during your journey. Less able-bodied passengers, due to the configuration of the coaches, can only be accommodated if they are not confined to a wheelchair.

Passengers are conveyed by the Company's trains in accordance with the Company's "Conditions of Carriage" (as shown on this website). All train services, locomotives, exhibits and other attractions appear subject to availability and are subject to change without prior notice.

As part of the TOG - Social Program  -  July to November 2017

An evening on the:-

Great Central Railway  ‘Real Ale Train’  (with a Pie option)

TOG members to meet up at Loughborough Station at 17:15 to 17:30 to take seating together in a carriage.  The train will depart at 18.15 hrs Saturday 14th October.

Information and on-line booking please follow this link

* A really good night out in recent years - strongly recommended! 

Adults        £16.00

Pie  option-  Butchers Pork Pie / Game Pie / Mediterranean Veggie Quiche  £4.00

Please could I ask you to:

1.    Book your own tickets (and pies selection) – online booking at GCR only.

2. Tell me (Andy McWilliam) by Email the names of all who are coming, and include a mobile number ( in case we need it on the night).

 * Please confirm your booking ASAP.

 Note:- We will meet up at Loughborough GCR Station at 17:15 to 17:30 to board the train and find seating as a TOG group.  The train will depart Loughborough at 18:15.   GCR will not pre-allocate seating for us as a group.

Andy

Andy McWilliam

6 Spinney Drive, Quorn, Loughborough LE12 8HB

07714 951395    andrew.mcwilliam2@btinternet.com

You, your friends and family are cordially invited to the  Trent Offshore Group Annual Dinner Dance and Awards to be held on Saturday 28th January 2017, at the Goodacre Suite,  Quorn Grange Hotel,  88 Wood Lane, Quorn, Leicestershire, LE12 8DB.        7:00pm for 7:30pm.

STARTER

Assiette of starters – Pressed terrine of ham, seasonal vegetable soup, goat's cheese and onion bon bon

MAIN

Meats served from the Carvery:

Roast Topside of Beef      /      Roast Crown of Norfolk Turkey

Chilli Vegetable Lasagne, coriander and red onion salad

DESERT

Manchester Tart - raspberry ripple ice cream, almond tuille

Chocolate Brownie, orange sorbet

Pear and Ginger Sponge Pudding, creme anglaise

TO FINISH

A selection of cheese and biscuits, served with

Tea or Coffee

Dancing to Music provided by the Resident DJ

£28 per person

Please email your dinner reservations to Andy McWilliam (TOG Social Secretary)  no later then Friday 8th January 2017, preferably earlier, with the names of all in your party and any special requirement.

*  andrew.mcwilliam2@btopenworld.com      07714 951 395

Please make your payment by bank transfer to:-

Account: Trent Offshore Group,   Sort Code:  20-50-21   Acc No: 80390461

Use Reference: ADD17 + (your initials)

If you are not able make direct payment to the above TOG account, please send a cheque made payable to "Trent Offshore Group", marked on the back with your name and reference  ADD17.

Your cheque to be sent to :-  Graham Wassall (Treasurer), Trent Offshore Group,   C/O Global Safety Ltd, 7 Jubilee Street, Melton Mowbray, LE13 1ND.

Staying over ?  We have negotiated a special Rate for B&B at £85 for a double, £70 for a single if booked directly with the hotel before December.  Let reception know you are with the TOG Dinner Party to get these rates.    T: 01509 412167

   W: www.quorngrangehotel.co.uk

It is with much regret that we have been forced to CANCEL this social event due to limited take up by members.    Apologies to anyone thinking about joining the TOG group - we hope to see you at the Annual Dinner in January and welcome any ideas you may have for other social events in 2017.

Gates open at 6:00pm with the first race scheduled for 07:15pm

Price per person £22.00 (includes admission, a four course meal and race programme)

Non-Members welcome to this social gathering - must be over 18

Please book by contacting Andy McWilliam, TOG Social Secretary, (andrew.mcwilliam2@btopenworld.com as soon as you can.   Please provide the names of all in your group, and the group leaders name and mobile number.  This information required for table arrangements.

PAYMENT :- Please send £22.00 per person to TOG by Bank Transfer - Reference TOGdogs16 (and add the group leaders initials)          Bank Account Name - A S McWilliam.   Bank Account Number - 91201255      Bank Account Sort Code - 40-28-06

Queries and further information email Andy at andrew.mcwilliam2@btopenworld.com        6 Spinney Drive, Quorn, LE12 8HB    07714 951395

Classics Restaurant Menu

Menu available 2 September - 22 November 2016 inclusive

Coarse Farmhouse Pate with Toasted French Bread

Cajun Chicken Salad with Mango & Lime Vinaigrette

Chef’s Homemade Soup of the Day

Smoked Trout Fillet with a Horseradish Cream Dressing

Creamy Garlic Mushrooms on Ciabatta Toast

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Chicken Jalfrezi With Basmati Rice & a Poppadom

Baked Cod on A Bed Of Sautéed Red Onion & Baby Spinach with a Rich Mature Cheddar Sauce 

Braised Beef & Mushrooms Served in a Cream & Dijon Mustard Sauce with Basmati Rice

Roasted Butternut Squash, Sweet Potato & Brie Tart With a Cream & Chive Sauce

Breast Of Chicken In a Tarragon, Tomato & White Wine Sauce

Chargrilled Bacon Loin with a Creamy Onion Sauce

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Iced Bakewell Tart

Mango & Vanilla Delice

Trio of Chocolate Truffle Torte

Coffee & Sultana Cheesecake

Chef’s Dessert of the Day

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Fresh Filter Coffee or Tea  

For information on allergens please see our website. Menu subject to change.

As part of the TOG - Social Program  -  July to November 2016

An evening on the:  Great Central Railway  ‘Real Ale Train’   (with a Pie option)

TOG members to meet up at Loughborough Station at 17:30 to take seating together in a carriage.  The train will depart at 18.15 hrs Saturday 15th October.

Information and on-line booking please follow this link

* A really good night out in recent years - strongly recommended! 

Sold out early last year - many disappointed not to get on board

Adults                 £16.00

Pie                     £ 4.00

Please could I ask you to:

1.    Book your own tickets (and pies selection) – online booking at GCR only.

2. Tell me (Andy McWilliam) by Email the names of all who are coming, and include a mobile number ( in case we need it on the night).

 * Please confirm to me your booking ASAP.

 Note:- We will try to meet up at Loughborough GCR Station at 17:30 to board the train and find seating as a TOG group.  The train will depart Loughborough at 18:15.   GCR will not pre-allocate seating for us as a group.

Andy

Andy McWilliam(TOG Social Secretary)

6 Spinney Drive, Quorn, Loughborough LE12 8HB

07714 951395

You, your friends and family are cordially invited to the  Trent Offshore Group Annual Dinner Dance and Awards to be held on Saturday 13th February 2016, at the Goodacre Suite,  Quorn Grange Hotel,  88 Wood Lane, Quorn, Leicestershire, LE12 8DB.        7:00pm for 7:30pm.

Menu

Assiette of starters – Tomato Soup, Chicken Liver Parfait with Toasted Brioche, Herb Crusted goat’s cheese

Mains – Selection of Meats from the Carvery or Seasonal Vegetable Risotto – (cooked to order)  All served with traditional accompaniments

Desserts - Fresh Fruit Salad, Sticky Toffee pudding with cream,  Chocolate Brownie,  Vanilla Ice Cream.

-         Tea or Coffee-

Dancing to Music provided by the Resident DJ

£28 per person

Please email your dinner reservations to Andy McWilliam (TOG Social Secretary)  no later then Friday 8th January 2016, preferably earlier, with the names of all in your party and any special requirement.

*  andrew.mcwilliam2@btopenworld.com      07714 951 395

Please make your payment by bank transfer to:-

Account: Trent Offshore Group,   Sort Code:  20-50-21   Acc No: 80390461

Use Reference: ADD16 + (your initials)

If you are not able make direct payment to the above TOG account, please send a cheque made payable to "Trent Offshore Group", marked on the back with your name and reference  ADD16.

Your cheque to be sent to :-  Graham Wassall (Treasurer), Trent Offshore Group,   C/O Global Safety Ltd, 7 Jubilee Street, Melton Mowbray, LE13 1ND.

Staying over ?  We have negotiated a special Rate for B&B at £65 for a double, £55 for a single if booked directly with the hotel before December.  Let reception know you are with the TOG Dinner Party to get these rates.    T: 01509 412167

   W: www.quorngrangehotel.co.uk

 
TOG DOGS -  An evening at Nottingham Greyhound Stadium, Colwick Park, Nottingham, NG2 4BE 
Friday 20th November 2015   
First Race 7.15pm

Price per person  = £22.00 (includes:- admission, 4 course meal and race programme)    
Classic Restaurant Menu.     

Non members welcome, must be 18 years or over.  

E-mail Andy andrew.mcwilliam2@btopenworld.com (social secretary) ASAP  (but before October 21st  please),  to confirm names, numbers etc of your group, so to form table arrangements.

  
Plus send payment:- Bank Transfer  Sort code  40-28-06 Acc No.    91201255 Ref:- ‘ TOGdog15’   Plus  initials of your group’s leader.  

Queries to Andy McWilliam   E mail andrew.mcwilliam2@btopenworld.com              6 Spinney Drive, Quorn, Loughborough LE12 8HB   0771 495 1395 

We are making arrangements for a TOG section aboard the GCR Real Ale Train on Saturday 17th October 2015.    This was a really good night out last year and is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED by your Social Secretary.

LATEST  -  GCR have now (5th October) reported this event is Fully Booked and no further places will be made available on the train this year.

TOG Members are invited to keep alert for the 2016 Social Programme and book early if the event is rescheduled.

We look forward to another enjoyable social event for all the TOG members that managed to book a place on the Real Ale Train this year.

A 4 course dinner with choice of carvery main course or vegetarian option.

Tables accommodate up to 12

Following dinner, speeches, awards and raffle in aid of RNLI, there will be a disco "JH Roadshow"

Please book your place with Andy McWilliam - open the event flyer for full details.

Brewery Tour and directions / Menu / Tel. 01664 823455

£16.95 for two courses and pitchers of various beers
£19.95 for three courses

Please confirm your booking to Andy McWilliam as soon as you reasonably can, to help with planning.

Menu choices to be finalised in the Autumn. Pay on the night