Stratford-upon-Avon Boat Club President’s Dinner
Welcombe Hotel
18 April 2026 – 6.00 pm til Midnight
This club evening will honour President Paul Stanton for his dedication, service and leadership within Stratford-upon-Avon Boat Club.
We’re here to
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- Honour Paul Stanton’s longstanding service to the Club over many decades.
- Celebrate the legacy and future of SuABC, with a nod to the Club’s 150th anniversary.
- Bring members, supporters, and friends together.
- Raise funds for the club through a raffle, see Prize List below.
Full details
Theme: Henley Royal Regatta – Club Heritage & Elegance
Guests will be encouraged to wear regatta-inspired attire and club blazers.
Bar packages available.
Programme Outline
| Time | Activity |
| 6:00 PM | Welcome Drink Reception |
| 6:50 PM | MC, Graham Collier
President, Paul Stanton Life Member, Sue Brooks Captain, Ed Lewry Chairman, Dawson Curnock Loyal Toast & Grace |
| 7:30 PM | Dinner is served |
| 8:45 PM | Speaker: Esme Booth |
| 9:00 PM | Stand-up Surprises!
Cake Raffle Draw |
| 10:00 PM | Silent Disco |
| Midnight | Close |
Two Course Dinner:
Starter
Cherry tomato and buffalo mozzarella (V) crème fraiche and warm bread
Vegan feta on a watermelon & caper salad (V/VE/GF/DF)
Main
Roast chicken supreme (GF) parmentier potatoes, green beans, butternut squash puree, rich jus
Vegan Wellington slice (V/VE/DF) butternut squash puree, seasonal vegetables
Pudding
Kathy Baines’ most amazing cake – this promises to be another a standout! With an alternative GF/DF option…
Entertainment
- Themed Décor: SuABC Rowing oars, regatta-style bunting
- Memories: photo montages
- Games Area: SuABC Heads or Tails Icebreaker.
- (Silent) Disco: Three channels to cater for all tastes.
Budget
- Ticket price to cover venue hire, dinner, creative costs for gifts and entertainment.
Raffle Prizes
Tickets will be available to buy from Clare Booth / Claudine Pearson on Saturday 11/Sunday 12 April!
SuABC Raffle Prizes Presidents Dinner 2026 LISTPresidents Dinner – Creative Crew Meetings
Next meeting: Wednesday 1 April 2026 – 20:00 – 21:00
