On a bright, crisp autumn day, 60 bridge players joined us for the Autumn Bridge Drive, a wonderful afternoon of cards, camaraderie, and delicious treats. Eight of the tables were guest tables, including two from the RAF and five from the Chilworth Bridge Club, adding to the friendly and competitive [...]
The Club was delighted to welcome Jim Davidson OBE - comedian, entertainer, and Royal Southern Club member — as guest speaker at the Fundraising Team’s Autumn Charity Lunch, on October 24th, a beautiful sunny day that perfectly matched the cheerful spirit of the occasion. A lively gathering of 100 [...]
Christmas may still feel a little way off, but preparations are well underway at the Club — especially with the RSrnYC Christmas cards set to go on sale at the Christmas Fayre on November 8th. Following the success of last year’s card, Sandie Llewellin, working with the Fundraising Team, invited [...]
Thanks to the outstanding generosity and enthusiasm of our Club Members, the Fundraising Team (FT) raised an impressive £19,000 in 2024 for their chosen good causes - including £6,000 dedicated to Club Enhancements. Working hand in hand with the Club Management and Executive Team, the FT was thrilled to help [...]
Our recent Macmillan Cancer Coffee Morning proved to be far more than coffee and cake. Guest speaker Mrs. Emma Wyman (née Russell), who grew up at the Royal Southern and is now a dedicated Macmillan Cancer Nurse, gave an inspiring illustrated talk, “A Day in the Life of a Macmillan [...]
Following a very busy start to the year, the Fundraising Team (FT) has kept the momentum going into the second quarter with a string of successful events. Our much-loved Spring Lunch once again proved popular, while two brand new additions—the Cream Tea with the Watercress Quartet and the Sundowners [...]
The Charity Cream Tea on 21st May was attended by more than 50 people. This new event by the Fundraising Team raised more than £800, a wonderful amount for their chosen charities and good causes, Mountbatten Hampshire and Wetwheels. Everyone enjoyed the sumptuous homemade afternoon tea plus a glass of [...]
On April 23rd 46 members and guests gathered for the FT Spring Lunch to hear Kevin Fraser, Artistic Director of Titchfield Festival Theatre, talk about Shakespeare in Titchfield. It was an interesting and titillating insight to a little-known time of Shakespeare’s life. £557 was raised towards FT charities [...]
The Fundraising Team’s annual coffee morning in support of Dementia UK on March 27th was a phenomenal success, raising a record-breaking £1,600 (including Gift Aid) for the charity! Over 80 guests gathered to enjoy a vibrant morning, highlighted by a brand new fashion show from designer Sharon Lisle, showcasing her [...]
A Delightful Afternoon of Cards and Cakes On 13th March 2025, the FT hosted its annual Spring Bridge Drive, bringing together 44 players, including guests from The RAF and Botley Bridge Clubs for an afternoon of friendly competition and of course a delicious Afternoon Tea. We concluded the day with [...]
