Plymouth Luncheon Club

Before the first lockdown in 2020, Plymouth Luncheon Club celebrated its 50th anniversary.

The Covid-19 pandemic changed life for everyone and, with restrictions on the number of people gathering together, those organising social events were caused many problems.

Fortunately, the hard working committee maintained contact via the internet and looked to the future. 

The club’s regular monthly lunches, which also includes after lunch speakers, began again in September 2021 and continues with the current programme arranged until June 2023. 

Over the years, club members have enjoyed listening to an amazing variety of speakers with subjects ranging from the language of jewellery, journalism, writing for a soap opera, the story of Wedgewood China, the role of the Sergeant At Arms at the House of Commons and, on one memorable occasion, an opera singer who ended her talk by demonstrating her powerful and beautiful voice.

Speakers at the club’s Anniversary Lunches have included Dickie Arbiter former press secretary to Her Majesty the Queen, Dr Michael Leach cameraman who has worked with Sir David Attenborough, Lady Anne Foley, wife of a former Governor General of Jersey, who spoke of a visit from the Queen as well as her mother's experiences as an internee during the 2nd World War and most recently Ann Widdecombe, former Member of Parliament.

The Plymouth Luncheon Club formed in 1970 under the auspices of South West Gas Board (as Plymouth Ladies Luncheon Club).

Enquiries about membership are welcome and programme details may be found on www.plymouthluncheonclub.co.uk or by phoning 07743 681602 after 6pm.