Desmond Shawe-Taylor (I 1968-73), Surveyor of the Queen’s Pictures, has kindly agreed to guide Old Salopians and parents round a private view of the exhibition - 'In Fine Style: The Art of Tudor and Stuart Fashion' at The Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace.

Owing to the overwhelming response for tickets to this event, booking is closed.  The Salopian Club is delighted that the event has proved so popular.

A second visit has now been arranged on Wednesday 26 June.  Please see below.

Pictured, right:  Sir Anthony Van Dyck: The Three Eldest Children of Charles I

Those people who have booked and paid for places will be contacted nearer the time with more information about the event.

A second visit has been arranged for Old Salopians and parents to attend a private view of the exhibition - 'In Fine Style: The Art of Tudor and Stuart Fashion' at The Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace.  This very popular event has now sold out.

If you have booked your ticket and not yet paid, please could you send payment as soon as possible.

Online payment can be made here or please send a cheque, made out to The Salopian Club to Dianna Firmin at The Salopian Club, The Schools, Shrewsbury SY3 7BA.  Tickets cost £30 each.

Pictured left, A woman at her toilet by Jan Steen (1626-79)

You will be charged £15 on the door but there will be free drinks and canapés from 7pm onwards (until the tab runs out)!!

Hugh Faith (Young OS Chair) says:

'Please make sure you get to us before 10pm or you will struggle to get in.'

To make sure you (and your other half) are on the guest list please email Hugh to confirm your attendance.  Email oldsalopian@shrewsbury.org.uk if you don't have his email address.

We look forward to seeing you all on the 20th July for what should be another epic night.

http://www.roofgardens.virgin.com/en/the_roof_gardens

Golf tournament at Blackwell Golf Club organised by the Old Salopian Golfing Society and the Old Salopian Birmingham and West Midlands Branch Committee.

Blackwell Golf Club is in a beautiful setting and we are delighted to extend the opportunity to all Old Salopian golfers within reach of Bromsgrove to play there.

Meeting and start time for lunch: 12 - 12.30pm

Start time for golf: 1.30pm

Golf format: Stableford competition based on full handicap (three or four balls depending on numbers)

Further information is available from Charles Stockbridge (O 95-00) (please email oldsalopian@shrewsbury.org.uk for contact details).

Booking:

Please book early:  numbers are limited to 30, maximum.

Payment can be made in advance either electronically by clicking on your choice, below, or by cheque, made payable to The Salopian Club and sent to Miriam Walton at The Salopian Club, The Schools, Shrewsbury, SY3 7BA.  It is also possible to pay on the day, if you prefer.

Costs:

Golf only:  £50 per person for green fee (Blackwell members play for free)

Lunch only:  £20 per person for 3 course lunch (not including drinks which can be bought on the day)

Lunch and golf:  £70 per person for both lunch and golf.

Venue details:   Blackwell Golf Club, Agmore Road, Blackwell, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 1PY

A map is available to download here: 

http://www.blackwellgolfclub.com/contact/Blackwell%20Golf%20Course%20Map.pdf

All Old Salopians are cordially invited to a Dinner at the House of Commons, by kind invitation of the MP for Shrewsbury and Atcham, Daniel Kawczynski, MP.

Time:  7.00 for 7.30 pm

Date:  Monday, 18 November

Venue:  House of Commons Dining Room A

Dress: Dinner Jacket

Cost: £65

Please note that this event is now now sold out.   However, there may be some cancellations so we are now starting a waiting list. Please note this event is Old Salopians only.

If you have booked to attend this event and not yet paid, please contact Miriam Walton a.s.a.p. at oldsalopian@shrewsbury.org.uk to secure your booking and to receive a link to the online payment page.

Please email Miriam if you wish to be placed on the waiting list.