Are you going to be treating us to a sonnet or two, Michael?

I wouldn't inflict that on anybody. However, a couple of 23 club regulars and thespians did say they may have a surprise for us on Shakespeare's birthday!

Excellent!
See you there.

Hey Michael

I'd like to join you guys for my first outing with the SE23ers in April, how do I go about booking my place in? Do I just call the Darthmouth? Or are there any other arrangements?

Peritas,

Yes, call the Dartmouth Arms (8488 3117) and tell them you are with the 23 Club. That way they will know to put tables together for enough people in the 23 Club.

Looking forward to meeting you.

great thanks so much, looking forward to meeting u all as well.

Don't forget to call the Dartmouth Arms this evening if you would like to join what looks like being a very good turn out for the 23 Club at one of SE23's favourite restaurants.

How did it go?

We'll tell you later, we're all still there....

Just kidding, couldn't make it, spent the evening with Marco Pierre White instead.

Well the other 13 of us were there. Nice to meet you christianna!

I think all enjoyed the food at the Dartmouth Arms - very good gastropub. But if you missed it, you can come along on 23rd May to Thai Orchard.

In the meantime I hope you will join the Forest Hill Society on the pub crawl through SE23 - more information at http://www.foresthillsociety.com/2009/04...april.html

To all who attended
Great company, great food!Met some really fun people
Mary - you are an inspiration!
Brian-what a thespian-you did Shakespeare justice.
Lizzie-hello neighbour (and I suspect a new member to the SE23 Forum as Mary 'kidnapped' her!)
So many I didn't get a real opportunity to speak to properly so here's to next time!
To all who didn't-you really are missing out so please come along to Thai Orchard!

Next month:
Saturday May 23 at 8pm ?Thai cuisine

The Thai Orchard 3 David?s Road SE23 3EP, Phone 8291 3901

It's a long weekend, so come for a meal and then maybe a few drinks next door at the Hob?

Just a reminder that Saturday is 23 Club evening.
If you would like to join us please book directly with the restaurant and mention the 23 Club so that they can sit us together (not that Thai Orchard is so big - so it may well be worth booking for this one).

So no excuses for going to East Dulwich this weekend, come and enjoy a meal with others in their 20s-80s (people outside this age group are also welcome). And for the younger amongst us the bar remains open next door at the Hob until 2am.

See you Saturday.

Final reminder - tomorrow is the 23rd. Please come and join us, there are still plenty of places left.

Okay, I guess everybody was out of town or spending their Saturday night of a bank holiday weekend in East Dulwich (can't really say I blame you).

My wife and I did have a very nice meal with the another couple, who we have got to know from the 23 Club. And the food was nice too!

This Tuesday will be the first anniversary of the 23 Club, an idea developed on SE23.com and implemented by the Forest Hill Society as a way to support local businesses and share a meal with other local people.

Please come and join us at:

Tuesday June 23 at 8pm : Elachi ? (Bangladeshi) 16-23 Sunderland Road SE23 2PR : Phone 8699 0866

Thursday July 23 at 8pm : Try (formerly Tapastry) - Spanish tapas 39 Honor Oak Park SE23 1DZ : Phone 8291 2822

Sunday August 23 at 1pm : Forest Hill Tavern ? lunchtime, family friendly get-together 108 Forest Hill Road SE22 0RS : Phone 8693 0338

Please make your booking directly with the restaurant, saying you want to be seated with the Forest Hill Society or 23 Club group. Everyone orders and pays separately for their meal. Do please book so that the restaurant can arrange the seating in advance ? thank you.

Is anyone going tomorrow? I am looking forward to it!!

There are definately a few people booked. I have been having problems making up my mind, but I am fairly certain I will be there, as I do like Try (Tapastry).

This month's 23 Club takes place at the Forest Hill Tavern, 108 Forest Hill Road SE22 0RS, Tel:- 8693-0338. Because the 23rd falls on a Sunday this month, we are making it into a family-friendly, lunchtime event starting at 1pm.

Please make your booking direct with the restaurant, saying you want to be seated with the Forest Hill Society or 23 Club. Everyone orders and pays separately for their meal. Do please book so that the restaurant can arrange the seating in advance - thank you.

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Look out for the October 23 Club (actually occuring on Saturday 24th October) which is going to be a special event including 23 Club lunch. I recommend putting the date in the family's diary. Details will be revealled in the next couple of weeks.
And no, it's not another Jerk Cookout