With effect from 10 May 2010, the lunches of the Rotary Club of London will take place at Dartmouth House, the beautiful home of the English Speaking Union.
The move reinforces the strong connection between the ESU and the London Club, whose honorary member the Duke of Edinburgh is the ESU's president and whose longstanding member Lord Hunt of Wirral is the ESU's chairman of governors.
Built in the 16th century, Dartmouth House was converted by Lord Revelstoke in the late 19th century into a beautiful town house with many interesting features, including a magnificent marble staircase, Louis XIV walnut panelling and a stunning Courtyard.
Under Lord Hunt's chairmanship, the building recently underwent a £1m renovation and today is one of the best venues for debating and events in London.
The English-Speaking Union plays an important part in promoting international understanding and human achievement through the widening use of the English language throughout the world, and its home is a suitable setting for the famous lunches of the Rotary Club of London, which regularly hosts prominent speakers from industry, politics, the arts and the voluntary sector.
Charity Golf at Denham, 16 June
The Rotary Club of London and the Belgian Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce are organising a Golf Day at Denham Golf Club, renowned for its scenic course and fine food, on Wednesday, 16 June. The cost per person is £146.88 to cover golf, lunch, dinner and award giving. A dinner-only option is available at £58.75 per person, and golf lessons are available at £117.50 per person. All prices include VAT.
The day starts at 11 with a "putting aperitif" followed by Ploughman's Lunch. There's a shotgun start at 1.30, reception at 6.30 and dinner at 7.30.
Please book directly with the Belgian Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce by emailing
, or by phoning 020 7127 4292.
With effect from 10 May 2010, the lunches of the Rotary Club of London will take place at Dartmouth House, the beautiful home of the English Speaking Union.