For lovers of European food languages and culture
On a mild and dry Saturday in early November club members were superbly hosted by the club President. We were treated to a 45 minute fireworks show presided over safely by two members. This was followed by an autumn inspired super with members contributing both savoury mains and sweet desserts to share.
Very competitive afternoon with 10 teams focused on completing their matching jigsaw. A very welcome half time break with tea, coffee, and scones with jam & cream … delicious! Once revived the teams were back to the task! The winning team carried off the prize!
Morning circular walk starting and ending at the pub where members shared a meal together.
Great sunny afternoon in the hosts garden. Members bright along salads and desserts to share while the “chefs” manned the bbq cooking the meats / veggie options individuals provided for their own consumption. Excellent time had by all
Six teams played against each other on a cloudy but dry July afternoon.
On Sunday 15th June the sun shone on us for our private visit to Lepe House Gardens, at the mouth of the Beaulieu River. We were shown around by Emma, the current owner, whose family bought the estate in 1879. It was an interesting afternoon, nicely rounded off with tea and cake.
Lepe House even has its own lighthouse to help boats line up correctly to enter the river.
On Sat 10 May we marked Europe Day with a convivial evening at Selina & Guy’s. About 20 members attended, each bringing a European dish to share.
There was a delicious and wide range of European specialities, both savoury and sweet: Arancini (IT), Smørrebrød (DK), Oeufs Mimosa (FR), Salade Nicoise (FR) mousse au chocolat (FR), Insalata di ceci (IT), Chicken Marengo (ES), Savoury Clafoutis (FR), Poulet Basque (FR), Hazarensalade (NL), Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte (DE)
We had a good turn out for our first walk of 2024 which was a wander around West Wellow taking in St Margaret’s Church, final resting place of Florence Nightingale, and followed by a tasty light lunch at Headlands Farm Coffee Shop. Thanks go to Patsy for organising and leading us.
Our 2024 Euroclub Quiz took place on Saturday 13th April in Braishfield near Romsey.
Teams are of 4 people competed to demonstrate how much (little) we knew!! Steve the quiz-master posed the questions and we all enjoyed the challenge!
It was a close run thing, but team Universally Challenged (Chris, Anna, Di & John) were triumphant on the night.
A cheese ploughman’s supper was served during the interval, with tea and coffee. Huge thanks go to Pam for organising the event.
