We meet for lunch usually with a speaker on the first Wednesday in each month at Banstead Downs Golf Club. In May & December we are pleased to invite our partners and friends to join us for our “Ladies and Guests Lunch”.
Our meetings start with a talk at 11.30am followed by a 3 course lunch at around 12.30pm. The two ladies’ and guests lunches include a self service carvery.
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Next Meeting:
Wednesday 7th January 2026
Speaker:
Ian Arthur –
“Anecdotes of Police Firearms Officer”
to be held at
BANSTEAD DOWNS GOLF CLUB
Burdon Lane, Cheam, Surrey SM2 7DD
Menu
Starter
Ham Hock Terrine
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Main Course
Salmon Supreme with Dill Sauce & New Potatoes
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Dessert
Lemon & Raspberry Cheesecake
Coffee or Tea
(Food allergy or dietary requests must have been pre-ordered)
Please confirm your attendance by Sunday 4th January to lunchsecretary@ewellprobus.org to secure your place, order cheese & biscuits as an alternative dessert or to notify any special dietary requirements.
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February Meeting:
Wednesday 4th February 2026
Speaker:
David Bickerton –
“Pursuit & Sinking of the Bismarck”
to be held at
BANSTEAD DOWNS GOLF CLUB
Burdon Lane, Cheam, Surrey SM2 7DD
Menu
Starter
Gin & Beetroot Cured Salmon served with Micro Salad
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Main Course
Pork Tenderloin with a Truffle & Wild Mushroom Sauce
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Dessert
Upside Down Pineapple & Ice Cream
Coffee or Tea
(Food allergy or dietary requests must have been pre-ordered)
Please confirm your attendance by Sunday 1st February to lunchsecretary@ewellprobus.org to secure your place, order cheese & biscuits as an alternative dessert or to notify any special dietary requirements.
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Banstead Downs Golf Club
Website – http://www.bansteaddowns.co.uk
Details of forthcoming meetings and speakers are listed below.
January 7th 2026 – “Anecdotes of a Police Firearms Officer”
Speaker: Ian Arthur
February 4th 2026 – “Pursuit and Sinking of the Bismarck”
Speaker: David Bickerton
March 3rd 2026
AGM – no speaker
April 1st 2026 – “Ukraine/Russia”
Speaker: Ian Bond
May 6th 2026 (Ladies & Guests Lunch) – “Great Ormand Street Hospital” (To be confirmed)
Speaker: Alan Doig
June 3rd 2026 – “Rock Steady : Gibraltar Story”
Speaker: Paul Whittle
July 1st 2026 – “Iranian Embassy Siege”
Speaker: Charles Garraway
August 5th 2026 – “Brief & to the Point”
Speaker: Peter Thompson
September 2nd 2026 – “Aftermath of Dambusters”
Speaker: Peter Stammers
October 7th 2026 – “Anatomy of a Customs Officer”
Speaker: Malcolm Nelson
November 4th 2026 – “Bat Boat to Red Arrows : A History
Speaker: David Hassard
December 2nd 2026 (Ladies & Guests Lunch) – “Science, Domes & Spires”
Speaker: Helen Naylor
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