Under 30s

Chairman’s Jottings

After many months I’m overjoyed our Journal pages include event write ups. Following the reopening of the Club and the lifting of the majority of restrictions the Under 30s have held several dinners at the Club (see write up from our first two dinners right). As Chairman I am enjoying organizing speakers, menus and table plans. While the flurry of activity is welcome, I am also conscious that I am in the final months of my premiership. On a happier note, this also means we will shortly begin our search for new Committee members. I encourage any Under 30s member that is interested in understanding more about the Committee operations to get in touch. Work continues to be busy, but I am enjoying the return of drinks receptions, in person meetings and networking events. I like to tell myself by attending I’m doing my bit to support the London hospitality sector. I look forward to seeing many of you at our Winter Dining Evening on 26 November.

Contact Eleanor for more information: Eleanor Kay UK Agricultural Specialist, London Under 30s Chairman 2020/21 07964 909108 • eleanorkay@live.co.uk

Summer Dining Evening

The first Under 30s event of 2021 finally happened on 20 August. Disappointingly, a positive Covid test prevented our planned speaker from joining us. Despite this members enjoyed their return to Club hospitality. The evening began with drinks on the Terrace and then members moved through to the Farmers Suite to enjoy a Scotch Egg starter, followed by a delicious pork main course and a heavenly raspberry tart dessert. The meal finished with coffee, Chefs treats and port. We were spoiled with excellent service and fantastic food once again. Members were able to catch up and share all the things missed during our unwanted hiatus. In light of our smaller numbers, and the six per table rule, we did some ice breaker activities and played some table games. With our rusty small talk skills, the games did wonders to calm nerves.

Look out for details on the Under 30s Annual Oxford Farming Conference Scholarship. Committee applications will open in early December, with voting in early February and successful applicants announced at the AGM on 26 February. Look out for details on the next Jill Willows Scholarship for the 2022 Royal Agricultural Society of the Commonwealth conference in Cape Town, South Africa.

Events

Winter Dining Evening:

26 November 2021 (booking opens 19 October)

New Members Weekend and

AGM 2022: 25-27 February (booking opens 17 December)

Upcoming Activities