The planning for our 2019 AGM is over! Here is the schedule of events and full instructions on how to make your reservations to attend this annual gathering of MOA Members.

Accommodation has been reserved at the Pear Tree Inn and Country Hotel at £85 per night B&B for a double, £75 single. Please contact the hotel directly by email:  info@thepeartree.co.uk or by telephone: 01905 756 565 making clear that this booking is in connection with the Moody Owners Association, South West Branch AGM. The room arrangements are contracted directly with the hotel.

The hotel address is:
The Pear Tree Inn & Country Hotel
Smite
Worcester
WR3 8SY

This is a secluded hotel with a large car park, some 5 miles North of Worcester and close to Junction 6 of the M5. As usual our AGM weekend is long on visits and socialising and short on AGM, effectively another ‘boat-less’ rally but with some formal matters to be taken care of.

Of course, the actual AGM meeting is open to all MOA Southwest members to attend at no cost.

The Programme:

Friday 14^th
Afternoon/Evening, arrival and check-in

1930                    Drinks in bar (own account)
2000                    Dinner in the Garden Room (see Menu A for Friday 14th
                            February, Cost is £25 pp paid in advance to MOA)

Saturday 15^th

1000                     Coach leaves for Worcester 
1030                      Museum of Royal Worcester Porcelain (£9 pp paid in
                              advance to MOA, this includes talk and museum
                              entry) Talk  ‘A Collector’s Tale’ by Colin Millett
1130 (approx.)       View Museum
1300 (approx..) .    Lunch (own arrangements, there are many cafés and food
                              outlets in the area, including at the Museum and in the
                              Cathedral).
1430                      Guided tour of Worcester Cathedral (many features of
                              historical interest) (£9 pp paid in advance to MOA)
1630                      Coach returns to hotel (pick up location to be confirmed)
1800                      AGM in Garden Room, Pear Tree Inn
1900                      Drinks in bar
2000                      Dinner in Garden Room (see Menu B for Saturday 15th
                              February, Cost is £30 pp paid in advance to MOA)

Sunday 16^th

For those interested, after Check Out, drive to the car park adjacent to The Commandery in Worcester. This ancient Elizabethan building is worth a visit in its own right both as a Civil War Battle HQ and for various other events in history. Over the weekend of 15/16 February, they plan a ‘Re-enactment’ event which we are assured will be very special!

THE MONEY:
Just to repeat: Please contact the Hotel to reserve rooms – at £85 per couple per night, £75 single.

If you are proposing to join us for Saturday’s events in Worcester, for the Royal Worcester and Cathedral visits please pay the MOA a total of £18 per person.

For Dinner on Friday, please pay the MOA £25 per head – Please send your names and choice of menu to Tony Wildig ( tonywildig@hotmail.com )

For Dinner on Saturday, please pay the MOA £30 per head – Please advise Tony at tonywildig@hotmail.com of your names and choice of menu.

The total for those attending all events and dinners then is £73 per person, £146 per couple.

PAYMENT DETAILS:

When sending funds into the MOA account please add a reference of your full name followed by “AGM”.

MOA South West Account details:
Sort Code:               09-01-29
Account number:    10781083

Please contact Tony directly to arrange an alternative method of payment if you are unable to pay by BACS. 

Menu A
MOODY Owners Association
Friday 14th February 2020
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To Start

A) Parsnip & Honey Soup – Warm Bread Roll
B) Mixed Game & Pistachio Terrine  – Honey & Fig Relish  Toasted Brioche – Dressed Salad
C) Classic Prawn & Crayfish Cocktail  – Romaine Lettuce – Marie rosé Sauce

Main Course

A) Braised Blade of Beef  – Creamed Potato – Chanteray Carrots – Parsnip Crisps – Greens – Veal Jus
B) Pan Fried Salmon – Sautéed New Potatoes – Tender Stem Broccoli – Lemon & Caper Beurre Blanc
C) Wild Mushroom Risotto – Parmesan – Truffle Oil

 Dessert

A) Lemon Posset  – Macerated Raspberries, Ginger nut Crumb, Shortbread Biscuit
B) Profiteroles – Salted Caramel & Dark Chocolate Sauce – Chantilly Cream
C) Apple & Sultana Crumble Tart  – Vanilla Ice Cream
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 Coffee & Mints

Menu B
MOODY Owners Association
Saturday 15th February 2020
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To Start
 
A) Roasted Tomato & Red Pepper Soup – Warm Bread Roll
B) Tomato & Basil Aranchini – Parmesan Cream Sauce – Red Mustard Frills
C) Smoked Mackerel Pate – Horseradish Crème Fraiche – Spring Onion – Sour Dough Toasts

Main Course

A) Herb Crusted Lamb Rump – Courgette Moussaka – Pan Juices
B) Hake Fillet – Parmentier Potatoes – Courgette – Broad Beans – Crispy Breadcrumbs – Pea Puree
C) Confit Shallot & Whipped Brie Tart – Rocket & Pomegranate Salad

Dessert

A) White Chocolate Crème Brûlée – Hazelnut Biscotti – Strawberries
B) Lemon Meringue Pie – Raspberry Sorbet
C) Pear & Thyme Tart Tatin – Clotted Cream Ice Cream – Butterscotch Sauce
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 Coffee & Mints