Twenty-two 10 Region members representing all three branches of the Region gathered at the Cross Keys public house in White Notley near Witham Essex on the evening of 20th October to participate in the 2017 Regional 10 'Iconic Event'.
It was decided that a meal together with a 'toast' to Arthur Troop could be celebrated as a 'Founders Meal. The Region Treasurer Mike Stanbury attended the event and said, 'Its always difficult to hold a function on Arthur's actual birthday in December due to its proximity to the Xmas period so mid-October was chosen as a convenient time to most...
The pub has not been used by the IPA for a function previously but at the time of booking was being managed by veteran 10 Region member Toni Brockwell and together with lots of positive reviews was an obvious choice!'
The members were warmly welcomed by 'mine hosts' Gary and Lois the pub landlords and were soon enjoying traditional 'pub-grub' which was delicious. With old friendships rekindled and new ones made along with plenty of 'swinging the lamp' stories a great time was had by all.
Steve Hunt the Region Secretary, passed on his thanks to Toni, the pub staff who looked after us so well and of course to the membership who supported the event.
