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.
Next Meeting:
Wednesday 7th October 2026
Speaker :
Malcolm Nelson –
“Anatomy of a Customs Officer”
to be held at
BANSTEAD DOWNS GOLF CLUB
Burdon Lane, Cheam, Surrey SM2 7DD
Menu
Starter
Roasted Pumpkin & Wild Mushroom Soup
finished with Toasted Sunflower Seeds and Crisp Paprika Croutons
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Main Course
Corn-Fed Chicken Supreme
served with a Fragrant Dried Apricot & Rosemary Sauce, accompanied by Creamy Thyme-infused Mashed Potatoes
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Dessert
Spiced Poached Pear & Blackberry Mille-Feuille
layers of crisp puffed pastry with Spiced Poached Pear, fresh Blackberries and delicate cream
Coffee or Tea
(Food allergy or dietary requests must have been pre-ordered)
To book lunch, request cheese and biscuits or to notify any special dietary requirements confirm by latest,
Friday 2nd October to lunchsecretary@ewellprobus.org
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November Meeting:
Wednesday 4th November 2026
Speaker :
David Hassard –
“Bat Boat to Red Arrows: a History of Kingston Aviation”
to be held at
BANSTEAD DOWNS GOLF CLUB
Burdon Lane, Cheam, Surrey SM2 7DD
Menu
Starter
King Prawns
pan-seared King Prawns with semi-dried Tomatoes and fresh Basil
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Main Course
Honey & Spice Glazed Pork Loin
served with garlic sautéed Spinach
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Dessert
Homemade Pistachio Tiramisu
a classic Italian dessert with a Pistachio twist, layered with Mascarpone cream and coffee-soaked Sponge
Coffee or Tea
(Food allergy or dietary requests must have been pre-ordered)
To book lunch, request cheese and biscuits or to notify any special dietary requirements confirm by latest,
Friday 30th October to lunchsecretary@ewellprobus.org
Banstead Downs Golf Club
Website – http://www.bansteaddowns.co.uk
Details of forthcoming meetings and speakers are listed below.
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
January 6th 2027 – “Ernest Shackleton & the Endurance Expedition”
Speaker: Carol Harris-Brown
February 3rd 2027 – “History of Lighthouses”
Speaker: Mark Lewis
March 3rd 2027 – AGM (No Speaker)
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