District Handover Dinner
Fri, Jul 5th 2019 at 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
The District handover will take place on Friday 5th July at Bisham Abbey. All Rotarians, partners and friends in the District are welcome. More details below:
District 1090 Handover
Friday 5 July 2019 6.30pm for 7.00pm
STOP PRESS: Bookings now closed.
Bisham Abbey, Bisham Village, Marlow Rd, Bisham, Marlow SL7 1RR
Immediate Past District Governor David Pope warmly invites all Rotarians in the District and their guests to celebrate the Handover from District Governor Gillian Pearce 2018/19 to incoming District Governor Frank Quinn 2019/20. BOOKINGS NOW CLOSED.
Enjoy meeting up with old friends and new over a delicious, three-course meal (menu below) in the beautiful riverside setting of historic Bisham Abbey, once home to Henry VIII and Elizabeth I, now the home of the National Sports Centre. You can even relax like royalty and top athletes and stay the night in one of the Abbey's extremely reasonably priced rooms!! Please book direct with Bisham Abbey by calling 01628 476911.
Rotary District 1090 Handover Dinner
Menu
To start
Parma ham and Mozzarella with chilli oil and fresh figs
or
(V)Griddled tomato and courgette Tarte Tatin
Main course
Griddled chicken supreme with wild mushroom risotto,
courgette and roast vine tomatoes
or
(V)Roasted Butter Nut Squash filled with Sautéed Vegetable Tagine
Dessert
Vanilla Pannacotta with almond tuille and strawberries
Finishing with
Tea or Coffee
Welcome drink on arrival – Cash bar available
Entertainment by Jacob Cole
from Guildhall School of Music and Drama
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