CLUB LETTERS
YOUR LETTERS Letters can cover any aspect of Club life which you think would be of interest to other members. As a thank you, a bottle of champagne will be awarded to the writer of each letter published. Please send your letters to pellmell@royalautomobileclub.co.uk The deadline for the next edition is Friday 26 August.
Gardens and Woodland at Woodcote Park I just had to sing the praises of the team of Gardening Group members who have been conducting the most informative and interesting walks around Woodcote Park, and of the gardening staff. My tour, led by Nicky, brought a whole new appreciation of the planned tree planting and woodland management, including the safety considerations and how eco-environments are being developed. For example, how dead trees are being left standing (when safe to do so) for a host of creatures who require aloft dwelling. The Gardening Team does a wonderful job ensuring that plants are happy in their places and on planting new spaces to make them look attractive all year round. A ‘must see’ are the meadow flowers amongst the arboretum adjacent to the lake. Very pretty indeed. Well done and thank you to all involved. Cathy Adams Thank you for your kind comments. Our hard-working Gardening Team, working closely with the Club’s Gardening Group, has transformed 8 PELL - MELL & WOODCOTE
the gardens and woodland at Woodcote Park in recent years. The Group’s regular tours are always popular and I would like to take this opportunity to thank the members who generously give their time to lead them.
Skiing
Amongst the pleasures of using the men’s changing rooms at Pall Mall is the availability of hair tonic. It can tame even the most unruly mop after a vigorous workout in the gym. It makes one wish it was available at home. Is there anywhere we can buy this magical liquor?
I am not sure I deserve the plaudits I received in the last edition of Pell-Mell & Woodcote for the Club skiing trips I ran, but thank you to all the members who made them so memorable. Skiing is an individual activity but also hugely social when with a group of like-minded people experiencing the joys of exercise and stunning vistas. There’s nothing quite like breaking for lunch and a glass of something looking out over the world with Club friends. To those of you who have not skied before, don’t hesitate to take it up at any age: it’s the most exhilarating experience. Even if you don’t do it, make sure your children learn to ski at the earliest possible age. I promise you you’ll be in their good books forever more!
Stewart Cowley
Peter Hartley
I am delighted to hear that the hair tonic in the changing rooms at Pall Mall is working so well for you. The product is ‘Original Eau de Portugal’ by Pashana. We are not currently planning to add it to the Club Shop’s range but it is readily available from many online retailers.
Thank you, on behalf of the Club, for all you have done to enable members to enjoy the slopes together. I am also delighted that you will remain engaged with the Club’s skiing trips in the future. More details will be shared with the membership soon.
Margaret Kavanagh Resident Manager, Pall Mall
Daniel Pereira Chief Executive & Club Secretary
Moses Solomon Resident Manager, Woodcote Park
Hair Tonic
