Fitness Centre Official Launch and Showcase

Join us on Saturday 27th April as former Olympic swimmer Sharron Davies MBE opens the Fitness Centre at our Official Launch and Club Showcase. This Club-wide event isn’t just for fitness fanatics – sculptor Jonathan Wylder will display his work, a mermaid modelled on Sharron. The day will be a celebration, showcasing many of the wonderful things that membership of Phyllis Court includes.

The day will be to open to Members, prospective members and guests, so Members are encouraged to invite friends and family to enjoy the occasion.

There will be arts, culture, food and drink from our Interest Groups as well as the opportunity to enjoy lunch from the new Deli, available in the Fitness Centre or Riverside Pavilion. Lunch may also be booked in the Orangery.

PROGRAMME

The Photography Group will unveil their new exhibition in the Fitness Centre. The Croquet Club will put on a show with an international match, and the Tennis Club will hold the final of their competition. On the Lawn, classic motoring will display classic cars, and in the Riverside Pavilion attendees can visit those Groups that specialise in the arts, culture, food and beverages. 

WIN LUNCH WITH SHARRON DAVIES

The Charity Action Group (CAG), who are supporting Thames Hospice in 2019, are holding a raffle to win a money-can’t-buy prize. A lucky winner will win two tickets to gain a seat at the table in the Orangery for a special lunch with Sharron, Jonathan and Club Chairman Barry Jackson.

Entry to the raffle is included in the lunch ticket and the winner will be notified before the event and will be reimbursed £12. 

THAMES CHALLENGE

You're invited to take part in the Thames Challenge. Volunteers will be sponsored to run, swim, cycle and row for 15 minutes or more over the course of four hours, starting at 11.15am, with the aim of racking up as many miles as a group as possible. The hope is that the group will be able to travel the 100km - the equivalent of the River Thames, between Phyllis Court and London - or more! If you would like to support the Group, donations can be made online or via the Fitness Centre or Main Reception.

LUNCH 

We are launching the new Fitness Centre Deli Counter. It will be open in the Fitness Centre Monday - Saturday and during the launch you may try the Deli in the Fitness Centre or the Pavilion. 

FIRST... choose your protein:

Smoked paprika & lime salmon fillet with herb yoghurt (gf)
Harissa chicken, with buttermilk & herbs (gf)
Roasted Aubergine & Zucchini roll, with pomegranate, mint & tahini (v) (gf)

THEN... choose your salad:

Pickled Asian style root vegetables slaw, with soy, honey & sesame dressing (v) (gf)
Roasted sweet potato, feta, spinach & sunflower seeds with lemon oil (v) (gf) 
Chick pea, potato, lime pickle & baby gem with cream fraiche dressing & coriander (v) (gf)
Mixed herb leaf salad with radish, carrot & beets (v) (gf)

AND FINALLY... choose your dressing:

A selection of various dressings & sauces 

£13.00 (This includes one piece of protein and one choice of salad and dressings or sauces of your choice. It also includes entry into the raffle to win lunch with Sharron Davies).

Alternatively, up to three courses may be enjoyed in the Orangery. Please book your table in advance.

TALK WITH SHARRON DAVIES AND JONATHAN WYLDER

Sharron and Jonathan will be giving a talk about the process of building the mermaid sculpture in the Thames Room from 2pm - 2.30pm. The talk is free to attend but due to limited availability they must be booked in advance. 

BOOKING

The event is free to attend but it is advisable that lunch is booked in advance. Entry to the raffle is included in the Deli Counter lunch ticket. Extra raffle tickets may be purchased separately, and those booking lunch in the Orangery will need to purchase a separate raffle ticket, if they would like to win two tickets to dine in the Orangery with Sharron, Jonathan and the Chairman. The winner of the raffle will be notified before the event. Free tickets to the talk with Sharron and Jonathan must be booked in advance. 

Members may book online or via Reception: 01491 570 500 

Prospective members order lunch on the day, and may register to attend online here: 

PROSPECTIVE MEMBER FREE REGISTRATION