Mary (Twink) Gates
The British Club gathered on the afternoon of Feb. 18 at Canyon’s Crown Restaurant & Pub for a lively and laughter-filled get-together in true British fashion. Twenty-seven members attended, with new faces warmly welcomed and longstanding members enthusiastically joining in the fun.
The room buzzed with animated conversation as everyone took part in icebreaker questions designed to spark debate and nostalgia. Friendly rivalries emerged over Britain’s favorite soaps—Coronation Street or EastEnders—and whether one’s allegiance lies with Doctor Who or Sherlock Holmes.
Beyond television, members enthusiastically discussed British politics, the state of the football season, the excitement of the FA Cup, and—as always—the ever-predictable topic of British weather.
Guests enjoyed classic British fare including Guinness pie and traditional fish and chips, all accompanied by plenty of ale. The afternoon was a wonderful celebration of shared heritage, spirited debate, and warm camaraderie—a little slice of Britain right here in Tucson.
Everyone thanked Helen Amelsberg and Nigel Hawkins and Helen’s Social Committee for organizing another fun event for the British Club. Thank you also Helen, for writing this article, and for Andree taking the photo for the SaddleBrooke Ranch Roundup.
For Membership information contact Eileen Sedgwick by phone at 520-834-4142 or email at esedgwick66@gmail.com.
Membership is open to any person who was born in Britain or The Commonwealth or holds or has previously held a British passport, and is a current Homeowner of either SBHOA1, SBHOA2, and SaddleBrooke Ranch. The member’s spouse or partner may be of any national origin.
The British Club now has 67 members from the following hometowns:
England: Cambridge, Colchester, Derbyshire, Hampshire, Kent, Liverpool, Merseyside, Louth, South Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, London, Manchester, Newbury, Nr. Highclere Castle (Downton Abbey), Newcastle upon Tyne, Northamptonshire Oxford, Portsmouth, Rochester, Swindon, Wigan
Ireland: Limerick
Isle of Man: Douglas and Foxdale
Scotland: Kilmarnock, Lennoxtown
Wales: Swansea, Glan Conwy
Canada: Nova Scotia
France: Loches
Germany
South Africa: Johannesburg
U.S.A.: Mt. Shasta, Calif.; San Francisco, Calif.; Chicago, Ill.; Leavenworth, Kan.; Massachusetts; Billings, Mont.; Staten Island, N.Y.; Pittsburgh, Pa.; Utah; Seattle, Wash.; Spokane, Wash.