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“Enjoy a summer’s day in The Garden of England”

Event: Summer Social Date: Sunday 13 July 2014 Time: 11:30 Venue The Three Mariners, Oare, , Kent ME13 0QK Cost £24 per head

Dear Member,

We would like to invite you to a Networking and Social Lunch at the delightful ‘The Three Mariners’ pub in the small village of Oare, which is situated on the outskirts of Faversham. Festivities will commence at 12 noon.

The pub dates back to the late 18th century and, although various alterations have taken place over the years, “it still retains a unique charm, enhanced in winter by cosy log fires and in summer by a sunny terrace at the rear”. There is a lovely view towards Oare Creek which provides both an anchorage for numerous small boats and a link to the North Sea.

It is here that we will enjoy food served buffet style with salads “refreshed” throughout. There will be grilled meat and fish available (whatever is fresh on the day) which will be cooked in the kitchen but served BBQ style gradually throughout the lunch. The cost of £24 per head will also include a buffet-style dessert and our own dedicated waiter. Drinks will be extra and available from the bar. For those of you who wish to make a full day of your visit you can explore Oare, which “forms a crossroads for the Saxon shore way and Heritage Trail, attracting walkers from near and far. The Nature Reserve, managed by The Kent Wildlife Trust, consists of some 170 acres of mudflats and marshes. It is a wildlife haven for numerous wetland birds, both as a permanent habitat and as a migratory stopover”. Bonus extra! As an added bonus, Pierre Haincourt MICM, will be opening the doors of his company’s registered office (Credit Limits International Limited) located at 7 Church Road, Oare at 11:30. This is a house built in two different periods. Behind its 19th century Georgian façade hides a timber-framed house which dates back to the 16th century. It is a Grade II listed property in recognition of there being French Scenic wallpaper in the original ground floor room which was reputedly hung in 1836, which is very rare to be found in England. Pierre will give a short talk on this and the house for those interested in coming along before lunch. Places are filling up fast; therefore, to avoid disappointment, please book early, and confirm if you would like to attend one or both options.

To reserve your place, please contact Kevin Artlett at E: [email protected]. Alternatively call T: 07905 611 186 . We look forward to seeing you there!