Menu
We hold coffee mornings five times a year, and lunches four times. Usually, they all fall on a Thursday.
Coffee mornings: For these, you just have to turn up but, if you do, please remember to print your name on the attendance slips before leaving so that we can ensure we claim a full grant for everyone who attends a function.
Both coffee mornings and lunches are now held at the same place, The Mecure (formerly Park Inn), Silver Street, Northampton NN1 2TA, in the town centre.
Lunches: Circulars are sent to members with the regular issues of our own newsletter, The Link, to invite them to attend lunches. We now meet at The Mecure (formerly Park Inn), Silver Street, Northampton NN1 2TA, in the town centre.
Note – Lunches have to be both booked and paid for 6 weeks before the event. Be aware that there are NO refunds if you cannot attend.
If you come by car, please remember to key in your car registration number on arrival in reception to avoid receiving a fine.
The meetings so far are:
Northampton The Mecure (formerly Park Inn) Hotel, full details and menu in The Link newsletter.
Dave Askew : Dave worked for Barclays for 25 years from 1977 to 2022 and builds it into his talk. He started in Horncastle, Lincs, then went to London and has been in Northampton ever since 1981. He runs Northamptonshire Walks and organises walks for people of all ages and abilities.
Monday, 09 December, Southwark Cathedral See the October Link for Details
Northampton The Mecure (formerly Park Inn) Hotel, full details and menu in The Link newsletter.
Jean Ridley : Guide Dogs
Rob Kendall: Rennie Mackintosh & 78 Derngate
Alaric Neville: Phipps Brewery
Doug Goddard: Northampton Through Time
To Be Advised:
If you know of a speaker that members might be interested in hearing please get in touch via the Contact Us form.
As soon as we finalise the entertainment for the remaining dates we will publish the details both here, and of course in The Link, but later.
£10.00 for Members in categories 1 – 3 and £12.00 for categories 4-5 Associate Members
A day in London for shopping, sightseeing, and leisurely lunch the choice is yours. Drop off in Hanover Square, near to Carnaby Street, Oxford Circus, Liberty and Hamleys. We hope to leave a bit later to have a tour of the Christmas lights, subject to traffic conditions and the driver’s agreement.
The coach will leave Christchurch Road (Abington Park end) at 8.30 am and Sixfields (road in front of Bella Italia car park) at 8.50 am.
Please be prompt. Please be aware of parking restrictions at Sixfields.
Return – leaving London at 6 pm.
Please indicate at which pick-up point you will be waiting.
Note: No acknowledgements will be sent out. Once booked, if you are unable to make the trip, no refund will be given.
If you are interested, please complete the attached response slip and return it to me by Monday 18th November, together with your cheque, made payable to: Barclays Bank (Barclaycard) Pensioners’ Club
£10.00 for Members in categories 1 – 3 and £12.00 for categories 4-5 Associate Members
The City of Winchester Christmas Market is set in the grounds of the famous Cathedral, with 100 wooden chalet style stalls and a food court.
The Cathedral will be open to visit from 1.30 as there is a service in the morning. There is an entrance fee to the Cathedral of £12.00, payable on the day at the Cathedral, should you want to go inside.
The coach will leave Christchurch Road (Abington Park end) at 8.30 am and Sixfields (road in front of Bella Italia car park) at 8.50 am.
Please be prompt. Please be aware of parking restrictions at Sixfields.
Return – leaving London at 6 pm.
Please indicate at which pick-up point you will be waiting.
Note: No acknowledgements will be sent out. Once booked, if you are unable to make the trip, no refund will be given.
If you are interested, please complete the attached response slip and return it to me by Monday 18th November, together with your cheque, made payable to: Barclays Bank (Barclaycard) Pensioners’ Club
For full details and booking information please see the club’s newsletter, The Link. In there are also our contact details.
Janet Holt
trips@barcpen.org.uk
We have purchased 4x season tickets (excluding the Twenty20 games) for use by members. Application for tickets can be done via The Link at the start of the season. We will try to allocate two tickets but usually, due to demand, it will be one ticket per match.
We have received sufficient interest in football tickets for the Cobblers next season. Updates will follow in future editions of the newsletter.
| Date | Day | Against | Kick-off |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5th August | Saturday | Stevenage | 3.00 |
| 15th August | Tuesday | Lincoln City | 7.45 |
| 19th August | Saturday | Peterborough | 3.00 |
| 2nd September | Saturday | Wycombe Wanderers | 3.00 |
| 23rd September | Saturday | Barnsley | 3.00 |
| 3rd October | Tuesday | Reading | 7.45 |
| 14th October | Saturday | Portsmouth | 3.00 |
| 24th October | Tuesday | Leyton Orient | 7.45 |
| 11th November | Saturday | Burton Albion | 3.00 |
| 25th November | Saturday | Cambridge United | 3.00 |
| 9th December | Saturday | Fleetwood Town | 3.00 |
| 23rd December | Saturday | Oxford United | 3.00 |
| 1st January 2024 | Monday | Cheltenham Town | 3.00 |
| 13th January | Saturday | Wigan Athletic | 3.00 |
| 27th January | Saturday | Shrewsbury Town | 3.00 |
| 10th February | Saturday | Bolton Wanderers | 3.00 |
| 17th February | Saturday | Bristol Rovers | 3.00 |
| 2nd March | Saturday | Charlton Athletic | 3.00 |
| 12th March | Tuesday | Blackpool | 7.45 |
| 23rd March | Saturday | Derby County | 3.00 |
| 1st April | Monday | Port Vale | 3.00 |
| 6th April | Saturday | Carlisle United | 3.00 |
| 20th April | Saturday | Exeter City | 3.00 |