Peak District Walk
It was a warm sunny September day and just right for a day out. Curber Edge is in the Peak District not too far from Birmingham and most people car shared to get there. Geoff, the organiser, didn't detail the route in advance, but everyone was happy to go along with the route since we had all day. The walk along the top of Curber Edge was great due to it being a clear day. The walk was broken up with a stop at a cafe for lunch. The day concluded with a small number sneaking off to The Robin Hood pub before heading home.
Cocktail Night In Town
IVC hit the cocktail bars in Birmingham where the girls got their cocktail dresses out and the boys, well, maybe didn't wear trainers. There were some initial stutters at the bar when it came to ordering something other than the usual pint or G&T, but after the warm-up in the Orange Tree all of us were ready to sample the best of Saltwater, Tonic and China China. Every time was an adventure through the menu followed by (sometimes) a random choice. The night finished off the cocktail path in The Dragon, which is a favorite amongst most members.
Rounders in the Park
What could be better than on a hot summer's day playing rounders in the park? The IVC rounders kit has seen many weekends out over the years since it was purchased and even though the bat and balls are showing their age they were good for another outing. An essential part of rounders though isn't the playing but the eating. A full spread of snacks and drinks were brought with some people happy to just have the picnic and watch the games. There was the usual variation in athletic and co-ordination abilities that just made it all the more fun, after all it wasn't about hitting, catching, but just having a laugh and shouting at people to run (especially when they weren't on your own side).
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Wine Club
Ah you must be thinking. A sophisticated event held by sophisticated people of the IVC. Indeed it was a night for Jilly Cooper and Oz Clarke impressions, but the evening wasn't about the bouquet of aromas, the rapture of fruit or the hint of blossom. No it was more the rosy cheeked ramblings mixed with the Keith Floyd level of quaffing. Yes, this is another of Gills infamous wine evenings where the PPP beats the DOC for quality. What's PPP you ask, well you'd have to attend one of Gill's wine nights to know? A top night in at Gill's - best hostess ever.
Flame and Thunder - November Fire Works
What do you mean you want an alternative to the usual hotdog and mud fireworks night!?
This must have been asked since someone pointed to a day out at Santa Pod raceway for bonfire night. 'Hang on a minute', you'll be thinking, 'that's just cars and smoke...and...flames from dragsters'. Now it all makes more sense and IVC was there to witness. The bangs and whistles from fireworks were replaced by roars and squeals of monster dragsters. There was even a massive bonfire lit by the rocket engine of a 5 ton truck. Well worth the change from the usual bonfire night.
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