Club Events
Whether it’s a dining in or ball, a notable speaker or garden party, there’s a whole host of events organised by, and for, Strangers’ Club members – all being a great excuse for members to enjoy themselves with likeminded people.
The Societies and Groups at the Strangers’ Club organise a range of events, including external speakers, competitions and a variety of visits.
Strangers’ Club events provide an excellent way of making the most of membership. Enjoy time with other members, often with their partners. Come to the Summer Dinner Parties and Barbeques, Formal Dining-In and lunches such as the Beaujolais lunch.
Heritage Open Days at Strangers’
On Sundays 13th & 20th September the Club will open its doors again for Norfolk’s Heritage Open Days
The overall HoD theme for 2026 is ‘Everyday Histories’ focussing on the people who lived and worked in the various Open locations.
Last year, we hosted 314 visitors over 2 Sundays, during which our volunteers (Members and Partners) met and chatted with individuals from as far as Canada, Ukraine, France, Italy and Germany, as well as visitors from the local community. The general ambience within the Club received numerous complimentary comments.
We will need a number of helpers again this year to ensure that a minimum of 4 are on site for every hour that the Club is open.
This is a valuable opportunity to promote Strangers’ Club to the wider community, through interactions with visitors interested in the Club and our historic premises.
If you can spare some time on either day between 10am - 4pm, and would like to participate, please contact
Kim Donellan (steward@strangersclub.co.uk) or
Bill Goreham (bill.goreham@btinternet.com)
Oktoberfest at Strangers’
Members & Guests to meet in the bar from 6.30pm for an evening of Bavarian fun
EXPECT: a warm, friendly atmosphere with German beer and traditional, hearty food
(such as Bratwurst, Pretzels, Schnitzel)
DRESS: Lederhosen / Dirndl
(optional but encouraged)
RAISE A STEIN with friends and soak up the spirit of Oktoberfest!
Book online or contact the Club Steward: steward@strangersclub.co.uk
or tel: 01603 623814
Strangers’ Club Memories Lunch
Our Club's Centenary is a once-in-a-lifetime occasion,
and we want to produce a publication which represents the spirit of Strangers’ first hundred years - a lasting tribute to
- Members (past & present) &
- Moments (recent or long ago)
What better way to achieve this than through conversation over a ‘Memories’ lunch?
Club Steward Kim will be on hand to collate your (publishable!) reminiscences, so let’s make this first step towards marking our Centenary a very special occasion.
Please book lunch online in the usual way
or via the Club Steward (steward@strangersclub.co.uk) tel: 01603 623814
Further ‘Memories’ Events to follow ….Watch this space!
Ladies’ Social Evening
From 6pm - An opportunity especially for our Lady Members, their Lady Guests, and the Wives/Partners of our Gentleman Members, to come and enjoy a little ‘networking’ over a fun range of indoor pursuits.
We offer Snooker, Darts, Cards and Board Games (including Bridge, Cribbage and Chess), but participants are encouraged to bring along another favourite game if it is not already provided.
Glass of fizz on arrival, followed by a complementary finger buffet and a bar staffed by the Club President.
If you would like to attend this event:
Please book online or via the Club Steward (steward@strangersclub.co.uk) or phone 01603 623814
‘Fireside Chat’ with Robert Parsons
Meet in the bar from 11:30am.
The latest in a series presented by Stuart Anderson, our very own Chat Show host: a chance to get to know Club President, Robert Parsons - his background, his interests and his plans for Strangers’ Club as he continues his year at the helm.
If you would like to attend this event:
Please book online or via the Club Steward (steward@strangersclub.co.uk) or phone 01603 623814
Please note that lunch is not included, but of course you’re welcome to dine afterwards by pre-booking a lunch in the usual way.
Great Hospital (Norwich) Tour (10:30am)
Member and Guests have the opportunity for an exclusive guided tour of this historic Norwich treasure, featuring one of the smallest monastic cloisters in England, a fine medieval refectory, Georgian decorated ceilings and even an 18th century swan pit!
Attendees to meet at the flagpole in front of the church tower just inside the railings of the main entrance to the Great Hospital on Bishopgate.
Please be aware that due to the historic nature of the buildings, the tour involves steep and uneven steps in narrow stairwells and corridors.
If you would like to attend this event:
Please book online or via the Club Steward (steward@strangersclub.co.uk) or phone 01603 623814
Strangers’ Club Centenary Dinner
Our Club's Centenary is a once-in-a-lifetime occasion, and we want to make it a truly memorable event.
The evening will be a black-tie celebration, open to Members and Guests, featuring excellent food, fine wine, and much entertainment. We are determined to make it a fitting celebration of the Club's first hundred years. After all, it is unlikely that any of us will be attending the second centenary dinner!
To help us plan with confidence, we are putting tickets on sale now. Until 30 September, they are available at an Early Bird price of £99 per person. From 1 October, the price will increase to £119 per person.
If we can sell 120 tickets before October, we will be able to proceed with confidence and secure the arrangements needed to make the evening truly special
Tickets are now available on the Club's website, you are encouraged to book as soon as you can either online or via the Club Steward (steward@strangersclub.co.uk) or tel: 01603 623814.
