Welcome to this inaugural issue of RE:GENERATION, our new magazine exploring the evolving world of demolition.
P R E S E N T S
A unique and exclusive POKER NIGHT
The Walbrook Club 6.00pm till late 28th September 2023
You are invited to General Demolition’s exclusive and entertaining ‘Texas Hold’em’ poker tournament event
This extraordinary evening starts with champagne upon arrival at one of London’s most prestigious venues, the Walbrook Club.
The exhilarating and fun night of poker will be complemented by sumptuous food and a free bar*.
Our engaging host Harvey Thorneycroft and poker professional Jacqui Terry will guide you through the night, which will include an interactive talk with Danny Kerry MBE, one of the UK’s foremost sports and motivational speakers.
Itinerary 18:00-18:30
Arrival drinks in the bar Seated in the Dining Room
18:30 18:40 19:25 20:25 20:45 20:50 21:15 23:30
Speaker: Danny Kerry
Dinner
Guests retire to the bar Guests seated for Poker
Poker Masterclass Poker Tournament
Prize Giving and carriages
*Beer, wine, soft drinks and selected spirits included
03
to George.Stainton@General-Demolition.co.uk by Friday 25 August 2023
RSVP
The Poker
Poker Lesson
Your host will introduce the poker team and explain how the evening will work. We will start with a 20–25-minute poker lesson which we like to call our ‘Beginner to Winner’ session. The session will be a walk though of the ‘poker hand rankings’ and a sample hand of ‘Texas Hold-em.’
For those with a little more poker experience we can have a separate table where players can pick up tips and ask questions of our highly experienced poker team as well as benefiting from a refresher before we start competitive play.
As the cards are dealt and the chips stack high, we are determined to ensure that you experience an evening that not only celebrates the thrill of competition but also embodies our values. We operate with integrity and prioritize responsible gambling, so no money will change hands on the card tables. However, there’s no need to worry. Our considerate and progressive nature means that General Demolition will be donating a generous cash amount to a charity nominated by the outright winner on the night, and prizes will also be awarded to the top performers!
Join us for our ‘Texas Hold’em’ poker tournament Open to all - No previous experience required ‘Beginner to Winner’ Master Class and experienced poker team to guide you throughout the evening Advanced Master Class for more experienced players Play completely ‘Risk Free’ - No money required to buy-in Each guest receives a set amount of chips with a set amount of reloads per guest All guests stay in the competition for the duration of the poker evening Charity donation and prizes for the winners!
This is where those new to the game can learn completely from scratch.
05
to George.Stainton@General-Demolition.co.uk by Friday 25 August 2023
RSVP
The Venue
Speakers and Hosts
Jacqui Terry Jacqui is a veteran of the events industry, having organised everything from Charity Fund Raisers for The Princes Trust to Million Dollar Poker Events and Celebrity Poker Nights. An accomplished poker player and teacher Jacqui also has her own exclusive list of celebrity clients. Originally coming from a Casino background Jacqui worked as a manager in London’s Mayfair Casinos where she was also responsible for teaching Gaming Law and Compliance.
Harvey Thorneycroft Harvey Thorneycroft has been running his own business since 1996 with Harvey Thorneycroft Ltd itself in operation since 2006. HTL currently work with over 100 senior level clients, on a strategic level to assist them with the way they engage with their clients, staff, and intermediary community delivering on over 4000 initiatives. More recently HTL are working with companies to understand, how they can use technology as an enabler to make, physiological, neurological, and psychological changes to the way they perform, as businesses and leaders. Harvey is also known for his sporting achievements playing premiership rugby for 13 years with Northampton Saints and scoring 100 tries as well as representing England A and the Barbarians teams.
Danny Kerry MBE One of the greatest hockey coaches this country has ever produced, Danny took charge of the England and GB men’s squads in late 2018 after more than a decade of unprecedented success coaching the women’s teams. Having taken charge in 2003, Danny led the teams on a remarkable run of success that saw them win at least one medal every year between 2009-2018. That list includes the incredible Olympic gold won by GB’s women in 2016, which followed on from a similarly incredible triumph for England’s women at the 2015 Euro Hockey Championships. His first games in charge of GB’s men came at the 2018 Seoul Anniversary Internationals - 30 years on from one of Kerry’s favourite hockey moments - before he took England to fourth at the 2018 Men’s Hockey World Cup. Under his stewardship, GB’s men then reached the first ever FIH Hockey Pro League Grand Final weekend in 2019 and made the quarter-finals in Tokyo in 2021. Danny is currently the new Head Coach of the Canadian Women’s National Team.
The Walbrook is the City’s only family- run private members’ club. The Walbrook opened in 2000 in a Queen Anne-style townhouse built as the family offices of prominent property developers Rudolph Palumbo, who had a hand in designing the building, and his son Lord Peter Palumbo. The third generation of the Palumbo family is now running the show. Enviably located in the heart of the bustling Square Mile, the Club stands directly next door to the Mansion House, NM Rothschild, Bloomberg’s European Headquarters and the Bank of England. The interiors are by the late, great Mark Birley of the original Mark’s Club, Harry’s Bar and of course Annabel’s, and the kitchens were run by the legendary chef Albert Roux of Le Gavroche.
The idea was to introduce beautiful rooms and delicious food to a part of London, the Square Mile, traditionally considered to be starved of both. There is the Bar, Dining Room and two private rooms.Being family-run, each painting, picture and stick of furniture has a story behind it. When taken together these eclectic pieces, lovingly chosen, inform the Club’s warm atmosphere. The architecture of the space lends itself to meeting fellow Members since the Club’s style, ethos and proportions are those of a private townhouse. The vaunted guest speaker series, rolling now across the decades, must also be seen to be believed. The Walbrook is, above all, discreet, elegant and welcoming, underpinned by attentive service and stays true to the highest standards of fine dining.
There is simply nowhere like it.
07
to George.Stainton@General-Demolition.co.uk by Friday 25 August 2023
RSVP
Dress Code
Getting Here
The Walbrook postal address is 37A Walbrook, however the Club is actually located in Bond Court, off Walbrook.
Bloomberg Space
The Walbrook Building
Cannon Street
Members and guests are encouraged to dress up, rather than down. However, a tie for gentlemen has not been mandatory for a number of years, though a collared shirt and jacket or blazer are called for. The staff reserve the right to deny entry to improperly attired Members or guests.
By Tube The nearest station is Bank (Northern, Central, Waterloo & City Lines and the DLR). Leave at Exit 8 onto Walbrook, and opposite the Underground exit turn left immediately after the Church of St. Stephen. The Walbrook is located in Bond Court. The Club is also easily reached from Cannon Street Station (Circle & District Lines and National Rail links) by walking up Walbrook and turning right into Bond Court just before the Church of St. Stephen. By Car From Cannon Street turn on to Queen Victoria Street towards the Bank of England. Turn right before the Mansion House down Bucklesbury, and the Church of St. Stephen will be on your right. The Walbrook is in Bond Court, to the right of the Church. Parking Parking Meters on Cloak Lane and Dowgate Hill (both a 3 minute walk to the Club), the NCP at London Vintry Thames Exchange on Thames Exchange Bell Wharf Lane (5 minute walk to the Club) and Baynard House car park on Queen Victoria Street (6 minute walk to the Club).
Ladies Smart business attire
Gentlemen A jacket or blazer, tailored trousers or smart chinos, collared shirt
Smart dark trainers and dark jeans are permitted.
Prohibited Very casual wear of any description Sportswear including light trainers and polo shirts Light, ripped or brightly coloured jeans Collarless shirts, such as t-shirts
09
to George.Stainton@General-Demolition.co.uk by Friday 25 August 2023
RSVP
Join us for a night to remember Spaces are limited so please RSVP and confirm your attendance asap.
01932 252 275 www.General-Demolition.co.uk
Page 1 Page 2-3 Page 4-5 Page 6-7 Page 8-9 Page 10Made with FlippingBook - Online magazine maker