55th Grand Chapitre de Grande Bretagne

York, 2–5 October 2014

Dear Members, Chere Consoeurs, Cher Confrères

It is with great pleasure that we invite you to join us at our 55th Grand Chapitre in the historic city of York, known 1000 years ago by the Viking name Jorvik.

Our base will be the stunning Grade II listed building that was previously the headquarters of the North Eastern Railway and is now the Cedar Court Grand Hotel. General Manager, Maître Hôtelier Maria Florou and her team, including the kitchen crew lead by Maître Rôtisseur Martin Henley, will make us most welcome.

Our weekend starts with a Dîner Amical in the Directors’ Board Room of the hotel. Next morning there will be a visit to the world famous Castle Howard, setting for Brideshead Revisited. Our Welcome Dinner that evening takes place in the medieval Merchant Adventurers’ Hall.

As is now our custom, the induction of new members and promotees will take place on Saturday morning to allow the maximum participation by our professionals. This year we are especially privileged to be able to hold the Induction in St Michael Le Belfrey church opposite York Minster. Our Inducting Officer will be Nils-Petter Aardal, Bailli Délégué Honoraire of Norway and Membre du Conseil Magistral.

Saturday afternoon has options to learn more of the city and its history. Then in the evening our Gala Dinner will be in the spectacular Grand Hall of the National Railway Museum. This will be a fun evening amongst giant steam locomotives including the world renowned Mallard – holder of the world steam speed record.

On Sunday we have a leisurely start and are then in for a real treat, a countryside tour and lunch on board the luxurious Pullman coaches of Belmond’s Northern Belle train. The Belmond Northern Belle was, until six months ago, known as Orient Express. Now you recognise it!

The teams at all our venues have planned great menus reflecting both the location and time of year. All the trips include knowledgeable guides so that you can maximise your enjoyment. We look forward to welcoming you all, together with your guests, to a weekend of cultural interest, culinary and vinious excellence and most of all great camaraderie.

Vive la Chaîne!

Philip Evins Phil Douglas David Edwards Bailli Délégué Chancelier Argentier Membre du Conseil Magistral

55th Grand Chapitre de Grande BretagneYork, 2–5 October 2014

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THE BELMOND NORTHERN BELLE

The Belmond Northern Belle (previously known as the Orient Express until a brand name change earlier this year) reflects the style of England’s 1930s ‘Belle’ trains and the Pullman carriages of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express.

Travel through some of Britain’s most beautiful scenery while enjoying cuisine and fine wines using produce from the landscapes you pass through. Combining classic craftsmanship and contemporary engineering, it is a reflection of the magnificent ‘Belle’ trains of the 1930s. The six dining carriages are named after great British castles or stately homes. They display marquetry, fabrics and brass fittings specifically commissioned from British craftsmen.

THE SPIRIT OF TRAVEL A trip aboard recreates the elegance and comfort of train travel at its finest. Allow yourself to be whisked back to a more gracious age on our Spirit of Travel journey.

Enjoy a five-course lunch accompanied by champagne. As the train takes you on a tour of Britain’s beautiful countryside, strolling musicians provide a soothing soundtrack to your dining experience and a magician entertains you at your table.

Royalty, film stars and heads of state were transported in luxury on these ‘palaces on wheels’ back in the 1920s and ‘30s. That Golden Age of Travel has been recreated in all its glory for you to enjoy today. Stepping on board is like stepping back in time, to an age when train travel was the epitome of sophistication.

THE CHAînE EXPERIEnCE

Half the train is booked exclusively for the Chaîne. Our menu has been specially created by Executive Chef Robbie Gleeson and matched with selected wines. This will be hugely popular and to be amongst the 108 lucky members we recommend early booking. Priority will be given to those supporting the whole weekend by also booking the Friday and Saturday dinners.

previously the orient-Express

THE BELMOND

NORTHERN BELLE

DînER AMICALOur opening dinner will be prepared by the Cedar Court Grand’s Executive Chef, Maître Rôtisseur Martin Henley. It will be held in the candlelit Board Room.

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Golf at the Fulford Championship Course Situated in a heathland and woodland setting just one mile from the centre of the city, Fulford Golf Club remains one of the best inland golf courses in Britain. Twenty three consecutive European Tour events has firmly put Fulford on the global golfing map.

Start with lunch in the clubhouse before an early afternoon tee-off.

Yorkshire’s finest historic house and estate, home to the Howard family for over 300 years, Castle Howard is a magnificent 18th century residence set within 1,000 acres of breathtaking landscape in the Howardian Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the heart of North Yorkshire. Built by Sir John Vanburgh for Charles Howard, third Earl of Carlisle, it is widely acknowledged as one of Britain’s finest historic houses.

People from around the world will recall the images of Castle Howard that was the setting for both film and TV series of Evelyn Waugh’s Brideshead Revisited.We are privileged to be able to have a private guided tour of the house before it is opened to the public at the end of our tour.

We will then have coffee before generous time for everyone to explore the gardens and grounds at their leisure – or even revisit some of the rooms. A private lunch will be taken in the Grecian Hall when it is hoped that The Honourable Simon Howard will be able to welcome the group to his home. Before departing for York and our hotel make sure you leave a little time to visit the farm shops in the Stable Courtyard.

Castle Howard

Welcome Dinner at the Merchant Adventurers’ Hall Set in a small garden in the centre of historic York, the Merchant Adventurers’ Hall has been the home for 650 years of The Company of Merchant Adventurers of the City of York. This stunning medieval building was constructed in 1357.

We will have drinks before dinner in the Undercroft which was used as an alms house to help the sick and the poor and the Chapel offering spiritual care. The Great Hall, where the Medieval merchants first gathered to conduct business and to socialise, is where we will have dinner. The Hall is home to many remarkable collections including silver, furniture and paintings, which provide a glimpse into the rich history of the Hall and the people associated with it.

Tour of Old Town and York MinsterA leisurely look on foot at the very best the city has to offer in the capable hands of a Blue Badge Guide, giving you an informative and interesting look at its amazing history and life. A sprinkling of humorous anecdotes and a little learning as you go!

York Minster is one of the world’s most magnificent cathedrals, with foundations rooted in the nation’s earliest history. Taking a guided tour is an excellent way to experience the complete story of York Minster and discover its world famous stained glass, historic artefacts and awe-inspiring architecture. Learn more about its art, history, and music and how these have changed with York over the centuries.

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Visit To The Jorvik Viking CentreThe Viking-Age city of Jorvik grew to today’s York. Walk along the river bank to this venue and join over 16 million visitors over the past 30 years. Visitors journey through the reconstruction of Viking-Age streets, as they would have been 1000 years ago. The remains of 1,000 year old houses are revealed beneath your feet, objects taken from the excavations are explored and Viking-age timbers are brought before your eyes. Travel in a moving time capsule and piece together the puzzle of where the Vikings came from, why they came here and how they lived and died.

Induction Ceremony At St Michael Le Belfrey Church The ceremony will take place in this 500 year old church next to the Minster, and we are delighted to welcome Nils-Petter Aardal, Bailli Délégué Honoraire of the Bailliage of Norway and Membre du Conseil Magistral – home of the Vikings – as our Inducting Officer.

The National Railway Museum is the world’s largest railway museum, holding over 1,000,000 objects covering 300 years of railway history. Home to City of Truro, the first locomotive to exceed 100 MPH, and to Mallard, the world’s fastest ever steam locomotive at 126 MPH, the collection boasts locomotives and carriages from as far afield as North America, China and Japan.

The museum holds dinners from time to time in the Carriage Hall – however, the museum has agreed for the first time to hold a dinner in the Great Hall, an impressive setting where locomotives are housed around a large turntable.

A spectacular display of iconic locomotives and carriages offers a unique backdrop for what will be a fun and memorable evening.

2014 GALA DINNERTHE GREAT HALL OF THE nATIOnAL RAILWAY MUSEUM

REGISTRATIOnPlease ALL check-in at the Welcome Desk on the Main staircase of the Cedar Court Grand Hotel

Thursday 14.00 – 18.00 Friday 09.30 – 17.30 Saturday 09.00 – 17.00

PROgRAMME

FRIDAY 3 OCTOBER

Private guided tour of Castle Howard with lunch in the Grecian Hall

09.00 Bus leaves hotel

09.45 Arrive Castle Howard for Meet and Greet

10.15 Private guided tour of the House followed by Coffee

11.30 Free time to explore the gardens and grounds

13.00 Lunch in the Grecian Hall

15.15 Bus returns to the hotel

16.00 Arrive at the hotel

Dress code: Smart casual

THURSDAY 2 OCTOBERArrival at the Cedar Court Grand Hotel at your leisure.

Golf at the Fulford Championship Course

12.30 Bus leaves hotel

13.00 Lunch

14.00 Tee off Bus returns at end of play

Dîner Amical in the Board Room, Cedar Court Grand Hotel

19.00 Drinks

19.30 Dinner hosted by General Manager, Maître Hôtelier Maria Florou

23.00 Finish

Dress code: Jackets and Chaîne regalia

Welcome Dinner at the Merchant Adventurers’ Hall

18.45 Bus leaves hotel

19.00 Drinks in the Undercroft

20.00 Dinner in the Hall

23.30 Bus returns to hotel

Dress code: Lounge suits with Chaîne insignia

Thursday 2 — Sunday 5 October 2014

National Council Meeting, Cedar Court Grand Hotel

AGM for GB members, Cedar Court Grand Hotel

14.00

15.30

SATURDAY 4 OCTOBER

Induction Ceremony and Reception, Saint Michael Le Belfrey Church, High Petergate

Inducting Officer, Nils-Petter Aardal, Bailli Délégué Honoraire Norway and Membre du Conseil Magistral

10.15 Bus leaves hotel

10.30 Assemble for the ceremony

11.00 Induction ceremony

12.30 Reception in the Church

13.30 Bus leaves for hotel

Dress code: Lounge Suits and full Chaîne regalia

Visit to the Jorvik Museum

14.30 Walk to the Jorvik Museum

16.30 Arrive back at hotel

Dress code: Casual

Guided walking tour of York City Centre and York Minster

14.45 Leave hotel

16.45 Arrive back at hotel

Dress code: Casual

Gala Dinner in the Grand Hall of the national Railway Museum

18.50 Bus leaves hotel

19.00 Champagne and canapés

19.45 gala Dinner, hosted by Bailli Délégué Philip Evins Charity Raffle for The Clink (remember to bring £10 or £20 notes)

24.00 Finish

Dress code: Black Tie and Evening Dresses with Chaîne regalia

SUnDAY 5 OCTOBER

Tour and Lunch aboard the Belmond northern Belle Train

12.00 Walk to York Station

12.30 Embarkation, drinks and lunch whilst travelling

16.30 Train returns to York

Dress code: Smart casual with Chaîne regalia

This will be very popular and we have a limited number of places on the train, therefore priority will be given to members who book the Friday and Saturday dinners.

End of the Grand Chapitre We wish you a safe journey home and hope to see you next year, 1-4 0ctober 2015, in Marlow-on-Thames.

Nils Petter Aardal Inducting Officer

PROgRAMME Thursday 2 — Sunday 5 October 2014

Experience the luxury and style of the golden age of travel at Cedar Court grand Hotel & Spa. Yorkshire’s only five star hotel overlooking the historic city walls, The Grand is the very best in traditional English style and service. This is the place to stay in York. Built originally as the headquarters for the North Eastern Railway in 1906 this is a Grade II listed building.The interior of the building is typified by high ceilings, tall

windows, lofty arches and wide open corridors and spaces. These, in combination with the use of Belgian marble and creamy Huddlestone stone lend the building a very light, airy and spacious feel. The building is also unaffected by outside noise despite its city centre location, the original building having been installed with double-glazing. Splendid terrazzo with Roman mosaic margins was laid in the corridors, whilst patterned wood blocks were used in the offices.The original building was intended as a place of business,

but it was not designed to be purely functional. The building is vast and impressive but also characterised by wonderful detailing - such as the intricate wrought-iron balustrades, luscious garland ceiling plasterwork and skilfully carved stone flourishes - and elegant individual spaces like the eye-catching octagonal central hall on the first floor landing.The Spa at the Grand is set in the hotel’s atmospheric

vaults where the North Eastern Railway company once stowed its millions.

CEDAR COURT GRAnD HOTEL

www.cedarcourtgrand.co.uk

Classic £160

Executive £190

Deluxe £230

Junior Suite £280

These rates include full English breakfast and include VAT at 20%. We are pleased to let you know that they are applicable to the total length of any stay which includes the Grand Chapitre for those of you wishing to extend your stay.

SPECIAL CHAînE GUESTROOM RATES

BOOKInGSLOCATION

The Cedar Court Grand Hotel & Spa Station Rise York North Yorkshire YO1 6GD

(for sat nav purposes please use YO1 6HT) The hotel is just 5 minutes’ walk from York Station.

PARKINg

The hotel has no car park. Guest should arrive at the front of the hotel and, after unloading, the concierge will valet park the car in the adjacent NCP car park. This is charged at £20 per 24 hours of stay.

ALL Chaîne bookings to be made directly with Helen Boyse, Asst. Sales Manager (nOT through reservations or the website) quoting ‘Chaîne des Rôtisseurs’:

Helen.Boyse@cedarcourtgrand.co.uk Tel. +44 (0) 1904 380038

NOTE

We have reserved rooms at these rates – any not booked by 20 August will be released for public sale and thereafter pricing will be at best available rate rather than the special Chaîne rate.

Please note, check in time is from 2pm and check-out until 12.00 noon.

With thanks to our Partners who support Chaîne GB throughout the year

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