Samui Ex Servicemen December 2010

For those who could make it to the Red Fox, it was a challenge with the foods, Alan laid on as ever an excellent spread and the Carlsberg was enjoyed by all. Thanks to Alan and Bob the Towel.

The next time we meet is on Tuesday the 7th December at The Elephant and Castle, 4:30 pm onwards, look forward to seeing you there.

We also had a very well attended Remembrance Service in November at the Elephant and Castle where upwards of 30 people came along to pay their respects and contribute towards the Poppy Appeal. Thank you to everybody who was available to attend.

Samui Ex Servicemen November 2010 Get Together

Last month we all met up at The Sky Bar in Bang Rak, our host Charlie did us proud with an excellent Spag. Bol. We had a good turn out and I hope everybody who came along had a good time.

This month we will be at The Red Fox in Lamai on the 2nd November from 4:30 pm onwards. Alan always puts on a good spread so come on over to Lamai. There is a rumour that cheap beer will be on offer aswell.

The Poppy Appeal is now well underway with collection boxes are spread around various Locations on Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Koh Tao.

On Sunday the 14th November 2010 there will be a Service of Remembrance held at The Elephant and Castle in Bang Rak. All those who wish to attend should be there by 10:30 am.

Samui Ex Servicemen October 2010 Get Together

Thanks to Paul at The Full Moon Bungalows in Bang Rak for hosting the September gathering of the Samui Ex Servicemen. I hope all who were able to attend had a good time.

The Next time we meet will be on Tuesday the 5th October 4:30 pm onwards, at a NEW venue for us, The Sky Bar in Bang Rak (Opposite The Elephant and Castle).

Charlie will be our host and food will be served from 6:00 pm.

Looking forward to seeing everybody on Tuesday.

Samui Ex Servicemen

Samui Ex Servicemen August 2010 Get Together

The July 2010 gathering of the Samui Ex Servicemen was at the Samui Dojo where everybody who attended had a thoroughly enjoyable evening, drinking the fridge dry and eating some top quality tofu sausage hot dogs. Geoff, our host, sadly is no longer with us. Let us all hope he is looking down on us from the great Dojo in the sky. May he Rest In Peace.

The August 2010 Get Together will be at The Elephant and Castle in Bang Rak this coming Tuesday  the 3rd of August from 4:30 pm onwards this is also Mark's birthday.

Food will be served for us at about 5:30 pm however if you are are unable to get there until later there will be a finger food buffet in the evening.

Looking forward to seeing everybody again on Tuesday.

Samui Ex Servicemen

Samui Ex Servicemen July 2010 Get Together

A highly successful evening was had at The Cork and Cask in Chaweng for the June gathering. A tasty curry was provided by Joe and we even indulged in a small darts and pool competition in which some visiting Australians also took part.

The next time we meet will be on the 6th June, 4:30 pm onwards at The Samui Dojo, heading south of Lamai, turn right after the Jubilee restaurant and follow the signs.

Looking forward to seeing everybody there.

Samui Ex Servicemen

Armed Forces Day 2010

Thanks to everybody who came along to The Armed forces Day at The Cork and Cask. A good evening was had by all and as ever an excellent curry supper was provided by The Cork and Cask.

We hope to make this an annual event and look forward to an even larger turn out next year.

UK Armed Forces Day 26th June 2010

Armed Forces Day is this Saturday 26 June 2010. The day is an annual opportunity for the general public to Show Their Support for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community: from currently serving troops to Service families and from veterans to cadets.

Samui Ex Servicemen are having a curry night at The Cork and Cask in Chaweng on Saturday the 26th June starting 8:00 pm Everybody is welcome to attend and The Cork and Cask are providing free food. Please come along and show your support for the Armed Forces.

Your support for the Armed Forces provides a much valued morale boost for the troops and their families. The UK Armed Forces defend the UK and its interests. They are busy working around the world, promoting peace, delivering aid, tackling drug smugglers and providing security and fighting terrorism.

Samui Ex Servicemen June 2010 Get Together

After using our new venue selection system for the first time at May's gathering. The next venue for our June get together is on Tuesday 1st June 2010 at The Cork and Cask (Le Chablis) in Chaweng from 4:30 pm onwards. Looking forward to see every one there.

Thanks to Mark, John and Oh for hosting the May gathering at the Elephant and Castle, good company and great food as ever.

See you all on Tuesday.

Samui Ex Servicemen

Samui Ex Servicemens May 2010 Get Together

Thanks to everybody who could make the last gathering at The Red Fox in Lamai and thanks to Alan for hosting the event a success as ever. As you will now notice it was decided to change from the last Tuesday in the month to the first Tuesday of the Month for all subsequent get togethers.

The next time we meet will be on the 4th May at The Elephant and Castle in Bangrak from 4:30 pm onwards.

Looking forward to seeing everybody there.

Samui Ex Servicemen

Samui Ex Servicmens March 2010 Get Together

The February 2010 get togehter was held at the Full Moon Bugalows Bang Rak. Thanks to Paul for his hospitality and all who could make it.

The next time we meet will be the 30th March 4:30 pm at The Red Fox in Lamai it would be appreciated it all those who intend attending could make it by 5:00 pm at the latest as there will be a few things to discuss.

Hope to see as many people as possible at the Red Fox.

Samui Ex Servicemen

Samui Ex Servicemens February 2010 Get Together

Thank you to Oh, Mark and John for accommodating us at The Elephant and Castle in Bang Rak due to a last minute change of venue.

The food as always was great and we had a very high turn out especially considering the late notice of changed venue with at least 25 people.

Our second anniversary get together will be on Tuesday the 23rd February, 4:30 pm onwards at the Full Moon Bungalows in Bang Rak.

Hope to see as many people there as we had at the January meet up.

Samui Ex Servicemen

Samui Ex Servicemens January 2010 Get Together

Happy New Year.

The last meet up of 2009 was held at the Red Fox in Lamai. I received this e-mail from one of the attendants and thought I would share it with all:

"I would just like to add my thanks to Alan at the Red Fox in Lamai for his hospitality at our December meeting.
Alan is a superb host and if he is ever stuck for something to do, he should write a book of his famous secret Cumbrian recipes.
The buffet was an outstanding success, and Alan is the sort of bloke who knows how to make everyone feel welcome and at home.

The Ballantynes was a bit of a revelation to me mate, many thanks."

What the Ballantynes had to do with it we can only wonder!

The next time we meet up will be on Tuesday the 26th January at the Full Moon Bungalows in Bang Rak 4:30 pm onwards.

Hope to see everybody there.

Samui Ex Servicemen.