IBM Club London West New Website

WELCOME to the IBM CLUB London West website.

We hope you like the re-vamped look and we want to know what you think about the re-design.

If you have any thoughts/comments on the site please click on this link => NEW LOOK WEBSITE to share them with us.

PLEASE NOTE - This website is for IBM Employee and IBM Retiree members of the IBM Club

If you do not qualify under either of these categories then ANY requests to participate in the advertised events will be ignored.

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5th September - Day at Hampton Court with a guided tour of the Palace
19th September - Another London Walk with Elaine: Bohemian Fitzrovia
19th September - Don't forget to check out all the latest in Theatreland the SHOWS DIARY

Saturday 19th October 2019
Bohemian Fitzrovia Walk
Meet at 11:00, finish at 13:00
Starting at Goodge Street station, this walk explores the actors, musicians, artists and literary figures that made their home in the pubs and cafes of Fitzrovia. Max. no. of people: 20

Club Prices: £5.00, non-members: £10.00

For full details and to reserve your places, go here => FITZROVIA

Sunday 3rd November 2019
Hampton Court Palace
Open 10am to 6pm
For a great day out, including (at 11am) a 1 ½ hours guided tour of the Palace with the rest of the time free to wander round at your own pace.

Club Prices: £17 (Adult), £6 (Child 5 - 15), under 5's free.

For full details and to reserve your places, go here => Hampton Court

Join the IBM Sailing Club in June and receive an additional discount when booking your first Sailing course
The boats and windsurfing equipment are ready to use, the weather is getting warmer, what better way to spend a few hours than out on the water.

Whether you have never tried it before (try one of the intro days or courses) or are a seasoned pro (join the regular racing), membership with the IBM Sailing Club is a great opportunity.

Course details can be found here ==> COURSES

Membership covers you, your spouse, partner or guest and your children up to the age of 18, offering substantial savings.

Membership options:
Crew £40:

Discounted courses (list in attached PDF)
Access to IBM equipment at no additional charge (Xenons, Laser, windsurfing kit) and discounted access to QMSC equipment, including Paddle Boards - ideal on a sunny day with no wind
Best suited for someone who has never sailed before and keen to learn or not qualified to helm (need to be RYA Level 2 or above to be signed off on IBM boat)

Helm or Windsurfer membership £65:

Access to all the above benefits, including discounted courses (list in attached PDF)
Once signed off, access to IBM equipment whenever available (need to be RYA Level 2 or above to be signed off on IBM boat)

To Join:

Simply make payment to the account below based on the membership option (Crew, Helm or Windsurfer) then fill in and return the Membership Form* to duncan.bond@uk.ibm.com

Account: IBM Club London West

Sort code: 60-83-01
Account: 20316486
Ref: 'Sailing'

QM-Courses-2019.pdf
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* Membership Form

Sailing Membership Form 2019c.doc
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The 5-a-side football section want to encourage more ladies who want to "Bend it like Beckham"!

Come and show the "boys" how it's done and let's celebrate the rise and rise of the beautiful game among the ladies. For details click HERE!

Why join the IBM Club ???

See the quotes (below) from some current members of the SHOWS subsection

How about this for feedback on recent booking of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf.

"The performance was cracking, one of the best plays/productions we've ever seen. Imelda Staunton was fantastic, as was Conleth Hill and the other cast members. My wife has been raving about it to all her friends! A good night was had by all (especially as it wasn't spoiled by constant eating and mobile phone manipulation during the performance). Thanks."

Or this about An American in Paris:

If you are fan of contemporary ballet you'll love it! If you are fan of George and Ira Gershwin's beautiful compositions and lyrics you'll love it! If you are sucker for a good love story, especially when it involves a ménage à quatre (four way relationship), then you'll love it. Put them all together and what's not to love about the musical stage production of An American In Paris, at the Dominion Theatre, Tottenham Court Road? Over 50 actors/dancers/singers plus a full orchestra deliver an amazing adaptation of MGM's Oscar winning 1951 film, which starred Gene Kelly and Lesley Caron. These roles are reprised by New York City Ballet principal dancer Robert Fairchild, who plays Jerry Mulligan, the American GI striving to make it as a painter in Paris, and British Royal Ballet soloist Leanne Cope who plays the beautiful young dancer Lise Dassin with whom he falls in love. The Dominion Theatre provides the perfect staging for this musical ballet, with amazing set designs and plenty of space to allow the dancers to demonstrate their balletic athleticism to the full. It really is this summer's "must see" production.

So check out the latest Shows Diary and see what you are missing!

A message from the Chairman of the IBM Club London West

Many of you take part in Club activities, but what about adding some fresh ideas? We are keen to have new members on the Club committee, especially if you are still an active IBM'er.

If you are interested, please contact me, Brendan McGuire. (mcguireb@uk.ibm.com).