ABERCROMBIE CLUB

Summer Eights 2005

2006-05-30T12:27:00.000Z

Our Honorary Member, Mr Miller, was present, sporting an exquisite pair of Brooks Brothers shorts...

MONDAY CLUB

2005-05-05T17:10:00.000Z

The next Monday Club will take place on 9th May.
The President will meet the Vice President in Hammersmith.
Further details to be announced.

SUMMER EIGHTS

2005-05-05T10:39:00.000Z

Only 20 days until Summer Eights starts in our beloved enchanted Oxford. This event is the absolute highlight in the social calender of the ABERCROMBIE CLUB, the President & the Vice President being this year's guests of honour. Like last year, the ABERCROMBIE CLUB will be sponsoring Christ Church College. Their top rower, Mr Brandon Miller, will welcome the Presidential party upon arrival at Christ Church boat house with a special Pimm's party on Saturday 28th May. It has also been confirmed that Her Grace The Duchess of Gothenburg will attend the event.

8th May 2004-2005

2005-05-04T14:49:00.000Z

The President & The Vice President
will be celebrating the 1st Anniversary of the
ABERCROMBIE CLUB
with a Champagne Reception
at Rupert Street Café, Soho,
from 8 o'clock
on Saturday 7th May

Handsome boys in club dress will get a glass of bubbly!

New Vice Presidential Palace

2005-05-03T12:00:00.000Z

It was announced from the VP's office today that the new Vice Presidential Palace will be opened officially on Friday 13th May. Club members have been informed in person.

ROYAL ABERCROMBIE CLUB

2005-04-30T20:13:00.000Z

The President this evening hosted a Dinner at Abercrombie Mansions
to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the accession to the throne by
Her Most Wonderful Majesty
Beatrix Wilhelmina Armgard
by the Grace of God
Queen of the Netherlands
Princess of Orange-Nassau
Princess of Lippe-Biesterfeld
Lady van Amsberg
et cetera, et cetera, et cetera

BOAT RACE

2005-03-07T22:14:00.000Z

The President and the Vice President of the
ABERCROMBIE CLUB
in their capacity as
Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the
ABERCROMBIE ROWING SOCIETY
are delighted to invite you for a private view of the
151st BOAT RACE
on Easter Sunday, 27th March 2005
Putney

PROGRAMME

1.30 p.m.
ASSEMBLY
in front of the church of St Mary the Virgin on the corner
of the south side of Putney Bridge and Putney High Street

1.45 p.m.
WALK
to Putney Pier where we will install ourselves in front
of the boat houses on the embankment of the Thames where we
will have a glass of champers or two in anticipation of what is to come

3.00 p.m.
START
we will watch the exciting start when the two crews set out to win
and we will cheer Oxford to the finish, 15 minutes and 36 seconds later!

3.15.36 p.m.
FINISH
we will have more champage to drink to Oxford's victory (or scenario 2:
drown our sorrows and raise our glasses anyway) whereafter we will throw
our glasses in the Thames and have a couple of more drinks in the local
establishments enjoying the tremendous atmosphere that makes the Boat
Race so unique, before: A*) passing out; B) going clubbing; C*) going home.
(* not recommended for candidate members)

WHAT TO BRING
champagne, glasses, salmon sandwiches, strawberries,

chocolate eggs (it is Easter after all), Cuban cigars

(not the cheap ones), gorgeous people like us

WHAT NOT TO BRING

non-alcoholic drinks, plastic cups (we only drink from glasses),
cheap Cuban cigars, Cambridge supporters, boring people

WHAT TO WEAR

Oxford blue with pink accents

The President and the VP expect to see the whole shebang:

baseball caps, blazers, boat shoes, jeans, lots of colourful

stripes (horizontal AND vertical), rugby shirts, shawls,

tweed jackets

WHAT NOT TO WEAR

Anything that even remotely looks like Cambridge blue

If in doubt about the Programme, do telephone the Presidential Office

RSVP by 25th March

abercrombieclub@hotmail.com

Press Release - Duke of Sjoorda made HME -

2005-02-24T19:53:00.000Z

It has pleased the President of the Abercrombie Club to bestowe an Honorary Membership Extraordinaire on His Grace The Duke of Sjoorda.

The inauguration will take place on His Grace's next visit to the Imperial and Royal Queendom of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

Bloomsbury Castle, 24th February 2005

Abercrombie Leisure Club

2005-02-24T19:45:00.000Z

THE ABERCROMBIE HOTEL

MAURITIUS

grand opening July 2005

Unique Job Opportunity

2005-02-24T19:30:00.000Z

The Presidential Office is looking for a senior executive assistant (M, 24-26), with experience of dealing with a high profile executive, leading a team of private secretaries, butlers, dressers, footmen, valets, florists, musicians, sommeliers, chefs, cleaners, chauffeurs, interior decorators, stylists, body guards, manicurists, pedicurists, hairdressers, beauty specialists, entertainers, and organisers. A proven track record of managing a high profile life style, a willingness to exploit the collaborative opportunities in the Abercrombie Club, and excellent presentation and communication skills are essential. Previous club experience (St James's, Mayfair, or Oxford) is a must, as is a very flexible personality. The right person will desire to work long hours and will be available at unexpected times at full disposal of the President.

The appointment will be depending on qualifications and experience. Excellent rewarding. Further particulars and application form (Ref. PO16) are available from the President's Office.

Closing date 1st April 2005. All letters should include full curriculum vitae, three colour passport photos (left, right, middle), as well as a full length colour photograph taken on the beach.

Applicants are encouraged to contact the Vice President for informal discussions.

Previous applicants need not re-apply.

Abercrombie Club Archives (part one)

2005-02-24T19:07:00.000Z

ABERCROMBIE CLUB

Inauguration of Eddie Moorfield as Member 1st Class

Friday 17th December 2004

Proceedings

4pm - President's Welcome & Vice President's Briefing:
Blrblrblrup! @ the Abingdon
5pm - Eddie's Official Inauguration:
Grab Him! @ the Devonshire Arms
6pm - Sofa Supper:
Lalalalalala! @ the Handsome Cab
7pm - Travel via Secret Tunnel Under London
7.30pm - Where Is My Flyer?
Lost It... @ *censored*
8pm - Warming Up:
Oh Really? @ Compton's
8.30pm - Whatever:
Just Say Hello! @ the Friendly Society
9pm - The Boys Are Back:
We Love It! @ RSC
10pm - So Funny:
I'm Not German So *U** Off! @ B C (Up the Stairs)
11pm - Pump It Up:
Hurt Me! @ B C (Down the Stairs)
12pm - All American Beef:
Anytime! @ Ed's Place
12.30pm - Dancing Queens:
Hilarious! @ the Astoria
2am - Leisure Time:
We're All Over the Place! @ W X Y Z
8.30am - Travel via Secret Tunnel Under London
9am - De-briefing Breakfast:
Tell Me More, Tell Me More! @ the Troubadour

Dress: Abercrombie Club Outfit with Decorations

Official List of Patrons and Members

2005-02-24T18:28:00.000Z

Royal Patron
Awaiting reply from HRH Prince Nicholas of Greece and Denmark

Honorary Patron
Mr Jonny Wilkinson OBE

Patron
To be appointed spring 2005

Royal Honorary Members
HRH Prince William of Wales
HRH Prince Carl Philip of Sweden, Duke of Värmland
HH Prince Maurits of Orange-Nassau, Van Vollenhoven

Honorary Member Extraordinaire
Squire John L
Inaugurated at Abercrombie Club Venue the Lanesborough
on Monday 29th November 2004
following the Russian Ball at the Abercrombie Art Society

Honorary Members
HRH The Princess Catherine
Lady Spencer-Smith
Miss Caroline S
Mr Brad Armstrong
Mr Brandon Miller
The England Rugby Team
Kensington Police Station

Member 1st Class
Mr Eddie Moorfield
Inaugurated at Abercrombie Club Venue the Devonshire Arms
on Friday 17th December 2004
followed by Abercrombie Friday Night Club celebrations

Members
Undisclosed

The President and the Vice President have the right to appoint Honorary Members as they see fit.

* Press Release *

2005-02-24T13:21:00.000Z

The President of the ABERCROMBIE CLUB lets it be known that it is Presidential policy not to reply to anonymous messages.

Staff at the Presidential Office of the ABERCROMBIE CLUB are only too happy to provide information about club activities and Presidential and Vice Presidential engagements to people with names.

If one writes to Her Majesty the Queen anonymously, one will not receive any acknowledgement whatsoever from her Private Secretary / Assistant Private Secretary / Assistant to the Private Secretary / Secretary to the Assistant to the Assistant Private Secretary**, for they would not know where to send it to, would they?
** courtier selected subject to your title and post code

Abercrombie Mansions, 23rd February 2005

Royal Caledonian Ball 2005

2005-02-24T11:51:00.000Z

The Royal Caledonian Ball 2005 will take place at the Grosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane, on Thursday 28th April.

The President and the Vice President are still practicing for the Set Reels, and due to their obligations to the public, they have had to postpone their participation until the 2006 Ball.

Details of the Royal ABERCROMBIE Ball are expected to be published by the Presidential Office in November of this year.

Wedding in Windsor

2005-02-24T00:01:00.000Z

The Presidential Office has received a large number of queries regarding the possible attendance of the President and the Vice President of the ABERCROMBIE CLUB at the forthcoming wedding of HRH The Prince of Wales to Mrs Camilla Porker-Bawles.

Normally the President's and VP's offices do not comment on private invitations from members of any Royal family, however since this wedding is now so in the news since HM The Queen will be riding in Windsor Great Park rather than attending the sombre festivities, we felt it would be right to make an exception as our loyality is with She who is Regina.

Both the President and the Vice President have been invited but they both have had to decline the invitation due to previous engagements in New York.

Abercrombie Art Society

2005-02-23T19:56:00.000Z

The next event at the ABERCROMBIE ART SOCIETY will take place on a Sunday rather than a Monday. The programme is as follows:

10.00 a.m.
Welcome by the President
Coffee

11.00 a.m.
Bloody Mary's & Works of Art
Guided tour by the VP

1.00 p.m.
Champagne brunch

Members will have received their invitation by now, which they please bring in order to avoid unnecessary long queues at the door of the club venue in Mayfair.

Vice Presidential Diary

2005-02-23T14:11:00.000Z

The Vice Presidential Office announced this morning that the VP will not be undertaking any social functions between Tuesday 29th March and Friday 8th April. Previously scheduled engagements will be re-scheduled.

Breaking News

2005-02-22T14:20:00.000Z

HRH not in Putney this year

It has been announced that, with regret, HRH The Princess Catherine, former patron of the ABERCROMBIE CLUB, will be unable to attend the 151th Boat Race. Suitable ladies of the blue blood (with family tiara) may apply to take HRH's place in the Royal Box on Putney Bridge. Queries to be addressed to the President.

Club Member Seeking Accommodation

2005-02-22T14:14:00.000Z

Can You Help Eddie?

One of our loyal Dutch members will most likely and most hopefully relocate to the Old Smoke in the very near future. If you happen to have an empty closet or a spare cupboard that could accommodate him (beware, he's quite tall), please write to the President with details. Any price considered.

Fingers crossed Ed!

The Boat Race - Lastest News

2005-02-21T14:24:00.000Z

Oxford and Cambridge University Boat Clubs will name their crews for the 151st Boat Race in Putney on Monday 28th February.

Our favourite is the 23 year old and 6'3" tall Robin Bourne-Taylor, Captain of the Oxford Eight, who started rowing at Abingdon School. He is now studying engineering science at Christ Church, and in September 2005 he will go to the Royal Military Academy in Sandhurst where he will join the Household Calvary.

NB: Any pictures of these important years in Robin's life can be sent to us at any time.

Rugby This Weekend

2005-02-21T13:59:00.000Z

Saturday 26th February
2.00 p.m.
SCOTLAND v ITALY
(Scotland to win)
4.00 p.m.
FRANCE v WALES
(Wales to win)

Sunday 27th February
3.00 p.m.
IRELAND v ENGLAND
(England to win)

The President and the VP will be hosting live coverage at the Devonshire Arms, W8.

2005-02-21T12:47:00.000Z

Ariel
The print given to the President by the VP in Oxford last Saturday

Another Field Trip or Oxford Revisited

2005-02-21T07:38:00.000Z

On Saturday morning the Vice President phoned the President who was still asleep, as he does not normally get up before noon unless breakfast is served in bed. On a silver tray that is. Both the President and the VP were recovering from a spontaneous club night on Thursday, so on Friday nothing much happened. It was a cold but sunny day and the VP informed the President that he would pick him up in the Vice Presidential limousine, destination unknown. The President, who doesn't like surprises like these because they make him feel out of controle, jumped in his Presidential bath and slept a bit more. When the VP parked outside the Presidential Palace and phoned the President to tell him he was waiting outside, the President woke up (one day he will drop his Presidential mobile in his Presidential bath) and he summoned his dresser to get him ready.

The journey took them to Oxford, their beloved Oxford. Always a good place to be and never disappointing when it comes to club venues and potential members. After a healthy breakfast, the President and the VP walked around and they both noticed there was a lot going on on this lovely Saturday. They followed two policemen on patrol and tried to get arrested, but alas. What does it take to get some good value for your tax money nowadays? Just get those handcuffs out, it can't be that difficult, surely! Oh, well, instead the Presidential party went to a nice coffee house where they had to drink their coffees standing, because the VP messed up with the seating arangements. There was a potential member, the intellectual type for this was Oxford after all, but he didn't seem to get it. And that's the thing, if you don't get it, then there's no use.
Warmed up, the President and the VP continued their walk until the VP stopped and looked in the window of a shop selling antique prints. Without hesitation he walked into the shop and when he came back, he handed a print of Ariel to the President, saying that it was him.
[Story to be finished]

2005-02-20T09:38:00.000Z

Club Member in Action