Social Scene
Virtual Q&A with Tennis Legend Boris Becker
** DATE CHANGE TO – Thursday 15th October, 6.30 – 7.30pm**
Boris Becker is the German former World No. 1 and memorably won the first of his six major singles titles at Wimbledon at the age of 17 in 1985. Boris has been a Member of Roehampton Club for a number of years, and we are delighted that he has agreed to talk to Members about his illustrious career on court, his coaching of multi grand slam champion Novak Djokovic, his new role heading up the German national team and the recent US and French Open results.
He will also answer questions on the evening, so if you would like to submit a question beforehand, please email it to francesca.marini@roehamptonclub.co.uk
Please quote Virtual Q&A with Boris Becker, Thursday 15th October 2020 when sending your questions. Priority will be given to a selection of questions submitted beforehand.
Register your virtual attendance for the event – call Reception on 020 8480 4200 or register online at www.roehamptonclub.co.uk and cick on the social scene tab.
Once you have registered, you will receive the zoom link and further joining instructions for the evening nearer to the event date.
Virtual wine tasting with wine expert Julie Jackson
Friday 30th October, 6.30pm – 7.30pm
Julie Jackson, MD of Wimbledon wine merchants, Jackson Nugent Vintners Ltd, will be leading a live tutored tasting for Members via Zoom on Friday 30th October. This fun and informative event will highlight different styles and grape varieties from around the world via a tasting pack of six high-quality wines delivered to your home in half-bottles (375ml). This is a free event in that you will only be paying for the cost of the wines and delivery.
White Wines
- Pouilly Fume en Travertin, Domaine Henri Bourgeois DB, Loire, France, 2019
- Chablis Les Chanoines, Domaine Laroche, France 2018
- Chardonnay, Casa Silva Reserva Cuvee Colchagua, Colchagua Valley Chile, 2018
Red Wines
- Chateau de Callac, Graves, France, 2016
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Casa Silva Reserva Cuvee Colchagua, Colchagua Valley Chile, 2018
- Shiraz, ‘Lionheart of the Barossa’, Dandelion Vineyards, Australia 2017
The price for the bespoke case of six wines from Jackson Nugent Vintners is £42.72 plus delivery. UK mainland delivery charge is £9.95 + VAT. Please note numbers are limited, and cases will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. One case only per household. Please note the deadline for submitting orders is midday on Friday 16th October.
To order the wines and join the tasting, please email Julie Jackson on julie@jnv.co.uk and quote Roehampton Club Member Zoom Tasting 30th October 2020.
Once you have submitted your order, nearer to the event date, you will receive the zoom link and further joining instructions for the evening from our Events Team.
Virtual Talk and Q&A with C4 Europe Editor and Presenter Matt Frei
Friday 20th November, 6.30 – 7.30pm
Hear Channel 4’s Europe Editor, former Washington Correspondent and Club Member Matt Frei talk about the results and ramifications of the US Presidential election on 3rd November. Will it be Trump or Biden? Matt will also give his views on Russia’s increasing influence in world affairs and the UK Government’s performance this year. Matt’s talks to Members are always entertaining and revealing.
He will also answer questions on the evening, so if you have a question to ask Matt, please email beforehand to francesca.marnini@roehamptonclub.co.uk
Please quote Virtual Talk and Q&A with Matt Frei, Friday 20th November 2020 when sending your questions. Priority will be given to a selection of questions submitted beforehand.
Register now, call Reception on 020 8480 4200 or register online via the Members’ Portal at www.roehamptonclub.co.uk
Once you have registered, you will receive the zoom link and further joining instructions for the evening from our Events Team nearer the event date.
Love your iPad
Tuesday 13th October, 7-9pm – at the Club
Learn key tools to get the most out of your iPad at these introductory workshops with long-standing Member and IT whizz, Chris Bray.
Members £20 -includes tea and coffee.
Book now at Reception, call them on 020 8480 4200 or login and book online at www.roehamptonclub.co.uk
Menu Specials coming up
Be tempted by Executive Chef Arnaud’s delicious menu specials for the next few weeks – click here for the specials