Wednesday night book club - the Clockhouse at 7.30 to 8.00

[Chick]

Sure thing Annie. Will send a pm with my number in case you cant find us.

[Chick]

Greetings bookclubbers,

Thanks to every one who came to a very good meeting and a big welcome to Silka & Annie.

Our next meeting is 13th May in the Blake room at the Clockhouse. Our next book is Any Human Heart by William Boyd.

A brief synopsis:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Any_Human_Heart

Copies are in Rye books for Sarah, Sarah, Chrissie, Annie and Harriet. Paper back at ?8.99.

Harriet has very kindly agreed to take some of us on the spirit tour:

http://www.nhm.ac.uk/visit-us/whats-on/daytime-events/talks-and-tours/spirit-collection-tours/

At the moment there are 5 places left and it is on first come basis so if you want to go please email me asap.

More details to come.

All the best & I look forward to seeing you on the 13th.

Hoots & hugs,

Chick.

[Chick]

All places on the spirit trip on 9th May are taken. To confirm: Annie, Harriet, Charlie, Alice, Janet Noble, Emma, Sarah lyon & moi are booked on. Please confirm that you can still attend.

Further details to follow.

Cheers,

Chick

[Chick]

Greetings book clubbers,

Thanks to every one who came to our last meeting. Our next meeting will be on either 10th or 17th June, I will confirm on Monday.

Thanks to Harriet for arranging the spirit tour which surpassed all expectations.

Our next book is based on a giant squid in the Darwin centre and one of the curators is the main character.

A link:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kraken_%28novel%29

Hoots & hugs,

Chick

PS happy birthday to Helen in Hong Kong.

[hollyt]

Hello,

I've just moved to East Dulwich, can I join?

Holly

[Chick]

Of course. PM me an email address and I'll put you on the list.

[Chick]

Dear Book group,

Our next meeting will be on 17th June 2015. I will confirm regards the Blake Room.

I went in to Rye books last Saturday and was told off because two copies of Any Human Heart had been ordered and not collected. This was the second time this has happened. This was very embarrassing. Alistair has very tight margins and we cant be costing him monies. So if you order books please make sure you collect them. He gives us a very good service and it's simply not fair to treat him like this. One possible solution maybe to have him deliver and we can discuss at the next meeting.

Thanks,

Chick.

[Chick]

Dear book clubbers,

The next book group meeting is due to be on the 17th June. Unfortunately the Blake room is booked. We can either go a head and have our meeting in the snug or we can have the Blake room on the 6th June, Tuesday.

I can do either and don't mind but please let me know your preference ASAP.

[Chick]

Just a reminder that we are meeting next Wednesday 17th at the Clockhhouse. All welcome.

[Chick]

Dear Book group,

Thanks to every one who came to our last meeting which was lively & interesting. I am afraid Kracken didn't go down well, Sarah being the only one who finished. I gave up after 130 pages, 30 short of my target of reading at least one third before giving up if I hate it. This happened with Wolf Hall and A.S. Byatt The Childrens Book.

Also a big welcome to Hannah.

Our next meeting is on the 15th July in The Clockhouse, not sure if we are having the Blake room or the snug but I will let you know.

Our next book is Burial Rites by Hannah Kent. This looks really good. I forgot to ask if anyone wants to order through Rye books, tel 0203 581 1850 if you wish you can order for your self.

http://www.theguardian.com/books/2013/aug/31/burial-rites-hannah-kent-review

I have been to Iceland and am looking forward to this book.

Silka Is your party happening on 4th July? If yes and you want me to pass on details I can do individual emails.

I'll be writing to the BBC about going on book club some time in the autumn.

All the best & I hope to see you on the 15th July.

Chick

[Chick]

Just a reminder that we are meeting next Wednesday In the Clockhouse snug area at 8.00pm.

[Chick]

See you all tomorrow.

[Chick]

Greetings book worms,

Thanks to every one for a great meeting. Our next book is A Girl on a Train by Paula Hawkins:

http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22557272-the-girl-on-the-train

The next meeting is Wednesday 19th August in the Clockhouse at 8.00pm.

Emily congrats and can I forward your email to the group?

Don't forget Rye Books, 0203 581 1850.

[Chick]

Dear Book group,

I mentioned a possible trip to Chislehurst caves and there was some interest.

I propose to go on Saturday 22nd August for about 1.00pm which gives us time to do the caves and have a beer after.

The next meeting is on the 19th so we can discuss more then but can you let me know if you are interested.

Cheers

Chick

http://www.chislehurst-caves.co.uk/

[hewberg]

I've recently moved to the area and would love to join the book group. Is it okay to just turn up on 19th August?

[Chick]

Greetings book clubbers,

We have the Blake room for the 19th from 8.00pm.

See you then.

Chick.

[vshah]

Hi there, I'm a local and would like to join you on the 19th if you have spaces available? Can you let me know, Chick?

[Chick]

vshah have sent you a PM. Look forward to meeting you.

Chick

[Chick]

Dear Book clubbers,

I have tentatively booked us as a group for Chislehurst Caves on the 22nd. There is a minimum charge of ?90.00. So if we are ten that?s ?9.00 each. The tour is 45 minutes. I have some space in my car. Alternatively we could just turn up and take pot luck, no minimum charge, just ?6.00 each. In any case can we meet at 12.45. Please let me know if you are coming and what your preference is. To the three new people coming to the book group on 19th this invite is also open to you.

All the best,

Chick.

http://www.chislehurst-caves.co.uk/Groups.html

http://www.thetrainline.com/stations/chislehurst

[jojo100]

Hi, I have recently moved back to East Dulwich and am looking to join a new book group. I have read the book you are reading this month. Is it ok to come along on Wednesday? Thanks

[Chick]

Hi Jo, just turn up on the night. See you Wednesday.

jojo100 Wrote:

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> Hi, I have recently moved back to East Dulwich and

> am looking to join a new book group. I have read

> the book you are reading this month. Is it ok to

> come along on Wednesday? Thanks

[Chick]

See you all tonight.

[Chick]

Dear book group,

Many thanks for another good meeting and a big welcome to Julie, Sian, Becci & Jo. Can you please confirm that you received this mail.

The next book is All That Is by James Salter: http://www.theguardian.com/books/2013/may/11/all-that-is-salter-review.

I'll confirm the next meeting asap. Don't forget Rye Books: 0203 581 1850.

Best wishes, Chick

[Chick]

Dear book group,

Our next meeting will be on the 16th September in the snug area of the Clockhouse at 8.00 pm.

Unfortunately the Blake room is being refurbished and turned into a cocktail bar. We can continue to meet in the snug or book the big table in the food area. I'll have to see what suits the landlord but we can discuss al this at the meeting.

Thanks to those of you who came to Chislehurst Caves, a very interesting tour follow by several pleasant beers at the Clockhouse.

To those of you who are coming to Gana Pati next Sayurday 29th there is a link below. Table booked for 8.30pm and meet at the Prince Albert 111, Belendon Road SE15 at 7.30 for drinks. Can you confirm please?

http://www.ganapatirestaurant.com/

Bella, there is a place for you and George, I'll confirm later by phone...

All the best and hope for some better weather, got well and truly drenched today.

Chick

[Chick]

Just a reminder that we are meeting next Wednesday in the Clockhouse snug area at 8.00pm.

Hope to see you!

Chick.