Sunday Brunch Club Update
11 January 2008
Happy New Year!
We wish you all the very best for a fabulously successful 2008!
A big thank you to all of you who have been involved with the Sunday Brunch Club in 2007. It's been another fabulous year for us with press coverage, a doubling of membership and, most importantly lots of fantastic events.
New beginnings
The Sunday Brunch Club was born on a dreich January day. While putting the world
to right over a glass of wine a friend and I decided to set up our own social
club to be a bit of sparkle back into our busy lives. Since then we've
grown quickly since we first put up our original webpage in April 2006. In under
2 years we've grown to over 450 members through word of mouth.
Why's the Sunday Brunch Club so popular?
Most people join through word of mouth and our members tell us that are happy to
recommend the club for five reasons:
1
- the people and friendly atmosphere
We're so popular because are members are so fantastic -
friendly, interesting professional people with zest for life.
2 - the personal touch
We're small. We attend most events, we listen to your views and work hard to
ensure that we keep in tune with what you want.
3 - fresh approach
We have a fresh and funky approach, a positive attitude and a focus on fun! Last
year's Sparkling Bingo,
Brunch in Bed and
Stars Party are all examples of the
way we do things differently by listening to members' ideas. In 2008 we'll have lots more exciting things for
you. We won't be resting on our laurels!
4 - freebies and special offers
We bring you lots of freebies such as our
champagne
reception and dinner,
Mini-massage and
manicure event, the fabulous Greypaul Ferrari day in September with
complimentary champagne, canapes, massages and the chance to drive a Mazerati,
free tickets to festival shows, £5 theatre tickets to top shows as well as lots
more. Beginning late last year most of our weekender social evenings now include
a complimentary drink for members.
As well as all this we offer discounts on theatre
and other things.
5 - excellent value at £6.25 per month
You get it all for the price of two drinks and you can claim complimentary
drinks at our weekender drinks evenings!
If you're a busy professional...
...and you want to meet new people, try new activities, play
sports and have a fabulous time.
Join the Brunch Club today.
Simply fill in our short online membership form and pay online.
Coming up...
Join us on Saturday at Agenda bar from 7pm - free
nibbles
If you'd like to find out more about the club you're very welcome to
come along to this informal evening for a chat. They're relaxed and, a great way to meet lots of
like-minded people too. Call me on 07881 900 251 if you'd like a chat first.
Complimentary drink for members
Pentlands walk - Sunday 13 January - 10am
meeting in Flotterstone Inn car park
Great way to get back in the outdoors again. Robin will be leading this
beautiful walk in the Pentlands. It'll take approximately 3.5 hours. Proper
walking boots or similar required. Afterwards late lunch in the Flotterstone.
Bring a friend dinner - Saturday 19 January - 7pm
Malmaison, The Shore, Leith
Our popular series of dinners is back! This time we're at lovely Malmaison in
Leith. The first of the year, it's bound to be popular. Excellent value at just
£24 for 3 courses plus coffee included when you book with a friend or £28 when
you book for yourself. A fun evening out, relaxed atmosphere, fabulous food,
equal numbers of men and women.
Burns Supper - Friday 25 January
Picardy Place restaurant, Picardy Place
We're delighted to be going to this beautiful new restaurant for our Burns
Supper. Just finalising details which will be announced next week. Keep this
date free as it's set to be a great event.
Brunch at Gusto - Sunday 27 January
Venue: Gusto (formerly Est Est Est), 135 George Street
Join at us gorgeous new restaurant Gusto on George Street following its £2m
revamp. Delicious food and wonderful company - wind down your weekend in perfect
fashion. Excellent value at £17 for 3 courses including coffee.
Tennis on Mondays, 5aside football on Wednesdays
and badminton on Thursdays
Remember our sports clubs too - just drop me a line if you want to play.
New events
We're working on new events going forward. If you have any suggestions please get in
touch.
The week that was...
Red Hot Hogmanay Ceilidh got us
off to a fabulous start with over 160 people attending. It was an
exuberant night, filled with fun, laughter and lots of dancing.
If you have any pictures you'd like to share just drop me a line. If you're on Facebook I've set up a Facebook Red Hot Hogmanay Ceilidh page so you can upload pictures easily. Thanks to Angus and Sydny for sending pictures. (Don't worry if you're not on Facebook, I'll be posting some on the Brunch Club website too.)
A huge thank you to
Diane, Helen and Paul of The Baloonies (pictured) who worked
their magic again and got Hill Street looking fabulous.
If you organise events you know who to call! The
chocolate fountain they
suggested was very popular, people had their strawberries poised from the word
go and who can blame them...
Thank you to
Mamma's Traditional Ammerican Pizza restaurant
info,
The Beauty Parlour
info,
Swim Skills
info,
Bill Baber
info,
The Cadies and Witchery Tours
info,
Helios Fountain info
and East Coast Salsa
info
for fabulous prizes for our prize draw and
to Maureen
for prize draw ticket selling finesse. Finally, thank you to
Peter
- you're one in a million!
The Christmas Eve drinks at Voodoo
rooms was lovely. Thanks to Jim for that. The Da Hooley
Christmas Ceilidh at St Brides was excellent - lots of
dancing and we won a few prizes too.
Brazilian Sensation Christmas dinner was a lovely evening. The food was just delicious
and the samba dance demonstration was great. Secret santa caused much hilarity.
Special thanks to Justine for coming up with the idea and the costume and to
David for doing the honours.
Very best wishes to you.
Stephanie