Next Luncheon

Please see our Programme for full details of our future speakers

If you are not a member, but would like to attend this luncheon, please email the Honorary Secretary.

Monday

17th November2025

Holiday Inn

Brian Topping

Brian Topping

Will continue his tale of life as a Customs Officer

‘A World of Mules and Minders’

Drawing from his and other officers’ experiences at Heathrow Airport during the 1970s, 80s and 90s.

He will guide us through the background and history of drug smuggling; provide examples of detections and investigations:

The skill of officers in maintaining this success: and some amusing anecdotes when things didn’t go quite right for the smugglers.

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Choice of Main

Garlic & herb roast salmon supreme, cauliflower pure, spinach, herb roast tomato & capers

Chicken supreme, carrot and sweet potato mash, kale

Curried Roast Cauliflower, sauté spinach, coconut cream sauce

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Choice of Dessert

Chocolate cheesecake, vanilla ice-cream
Ice-cream selection
Fruit platter
Cheese selection

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