Hunters and Frankau Summer Party - The place to be (MERGED)

[nicwing]

This just in, book early to avoid dissapointment - That means you!!!

H&F's Summer Cigar Party<O:p</O:p
Tuesday 16th June is the date for the 2009 Hunters & Frankau Summer Cigar Party. It will take place from 6.30pm to 9pm at Devonshire Terrace, a new venue for us in the heart of the City of London.<O:p</O:p

Tickets for the event are now on sale for ?65 inc. VAT, but you're advised to book early as it sells out quickly.

Please contact Dawn Ireland on <?XML:NAMESPACE PREFIX = SKYPE /><SKYPE:SPAN id=softomate_highlight_0 class=skype_tb_injection title="Call this phone number in United Kingdom with Skype: +442074718400" mode=".compat" skypeid="0" skypeaction="call" nof="" isfax="" fwidth=".w16" type=".flex" path="file://C:/Users/NICWIN~1/AppData/Local/Temp/Low/__SkypeIEToolbar_Cache/e70d95847a8f5723cfca6b3fd9946506/static/" durex2="45" durex="491" context="020 7471 8400"><SKYPE:SPAN style="BACKGROUND-IMAGE: url(file://C:/Users/NICWIN~1/AppData/Local/Temp/Low/__SkypeIEToolbar_Cache/e70d95847a8f5723cfca6b3fd9946506/static/inactive_a.compat.flex.w16.gif)" id=skype_tb_droppart_0 class=skype_tb_imgA title="Skype actions" skypeid="0" skypeaction="drop" skypesms="0"><SKYPE:SPAN style="BACKGROUND-IMAGE: url(file://C:/Users/NICWIN~1/AppData/Local/Temp/Low/__SkypeIEToolbar_Cache/e70d95847a8f5723cfca6b3fd9946506/static/famfamfam/GB.gif)" id=skype_tb_img_f0 class=skype_tb_imgFlag></SKYPE:SPAN></SKYPE:SPAN><SKYPE:SPAN style="BACKGROUND-IMAGE: url(file://C:/Users/NICWIN~1/AppData/Local/Temp/Low/__SkypeIEToolbar_Cache/e70d95847a8f5723cfca6b3fd9946506/static/inactive_s.flex.compat.gif)" id=skype_tb_img_s0 class=skype_tb_imgS></SKYPE:SPAN><SKYPE:SPAN style="BACKGROUND-IMAGE: url(file://C:/Users/NICWIN~1/AppData/Local/Temp/Low/__SkypeIEToolbar_Cache/e70d95847a8f5723cfca6b3fd9946506/static/inactive_m.compat.gif)" id=skype_tb_text0 class=skype_tb_injectionIn><SKYPE:SPAN id=skype_tb_innerText0 class=skype_tb_innerText>020 7471 8400 </SKYPE:SPAN></SKYPE:SPAN><SKYPE:SPAN style="BACKGROUND-IMAGE: url(file://C:/Users/NICWIN~1/AppData/Local/Temp/Low/__SkypeIEToolbar_Cache/e70d95847a8f5723cfca6b3fd9946506/static/inactive_r.compat.gif)" id=skype_tb_img_r0 class=skype_tb_imgR></SKYPE:SPAN></SKYPE:SPAN>or email dawn@cigars.co.uk (dawn@cigars.co.uk) to check availability.<O:p</O:p

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[Deano]

I'm thinking of going. (Details below). You know I love my monte's.

Sounds like it could be fun, not sure of what time it starts.

Might try to get us a group discount if I could see a show of hands.





The below is from: http://www.cigars.co.uk/page.php?cid=333
(Unedited, with typos lol)



We are once again pleased to announce details of our Summer Cigar Party, taknig place on the Tuesday 16th June at Devonshire Terrace, London. For full details please see below and for ticket enquiries please call Dawn on 020 7471 8400 or email Dawn@cigars.co.uk.



'A warm summer's evening in London, the soft rhythms of Cuban salsa, a glass of chilled Champagne or a mojito and some serious cigar smoking'.. Hunters & Frankau is delighted to invite you to 'A Summer Cigar Party' at Devonshire Square in the heart of London on Tuesday 16th June 2009.

Our Summer Cigar Party is now in its third year having first been held in 2007 immediately after the introduction of the Smoking Ban. It is dedicated to the fine art of smoking outdoors.
We are pleased to announce that at the event we will be launching the new Montecristo Open series, which was first seen earlier this year in Havana. You will have the opportunity to try three of the new sizes being launched, none of which have been produced in the Montecristo range before; Regatta (5 3/8" x 46 Ring Gauge, 135x44mm), Master( 4 7/8" x 50 Ring Gauge, 124x55mm), and Junior (4 3/8" x 38 Ring Gauge, 110x38mm) while enjoying a drink, something to eat, and listening to some of Cuba's finest live music.

Ticket prices are ?65 inc. VAT, please call Dawn on 020 7471 8400 or email dawn@cigars.co.uk for ticket enquiries.

[Ramon]

It's from 6.30pm to 9pm, I just got an email from them. I'm a member of their Cigar Smokers Club. It's free to join and you get updates on what's happening.

[Deano]

Yeah I am too. (Misplaced membership card though will have to find it). That's how I got the update.

[Pantomimehorse]

id be in if a group of us are going, otherwise get the feeling might end up being a load of city boys

[paulsalmon]

Have to agree. I have just joined the cigar club, and recieved the email about the summer party. Nothing worse than turning up at these gigs, to know absolutely no-one.
By the way, I'm Paul. So, if there are any plans of getting a discount or group booking, I would be very keen.

[Pantomimehorse]

Wellcome aboard Paul

[cohibaIV]

I’m in <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-comhttp://www.ukcigarforums.com/ /><st1:country-region w:st=<ST1:pMauritius, shame....would have gone</ST1:p</st1:country-region>

[Stevieboy]

I would love to get togged up to go to something like this...rubbing shoulders with the big nobs etc....



This just in, book early to avoid dissapointment - That means you!!!

H&F's Summer Cigar Party<o>:p</o>:p
Tuesday 16th June is the date for the 2009 Hunters & Frankau Summer Cigar Party. It will take place from 6.30pm to 9pm at Devonshire Terrace, a new venue for us in the heart of the City of London.<o>:p</o>:p

Tickets for the event are now on sale for ?65 inc. VAT, but you're advised to book early as it sells out quickly.

Please contact Dawn Ireland on <skype:span id="softomate_highlight_0" class="skype_tb_injection" title="Call this phone number in United Kingdom with Skype: +442074718400" mode=".compat" skypeid="0" skypeaction="call" nof="" isfax="" fwidth=".w16" type=".flex" path="file://C:/Users/NICWIN~1/AppData/Local/Temp/Low/__SkypeIEToolbar_Cache/e70d95847a8f5723cfca6b3fd9946506/static/" durex2="45" durex="491" context="020 7471 8400"><skype:span style="background-image: url(file://C:/Users/NICWIN~1/AppData/Local/Temp/Low/__SkypeIEToolbar_Cache/e70d95847a8f5723cfca6b3fd9946506/static/inactive_a.compat.flex.w16.gif);" id="skype_tb_droppart_0" class="skype_tb_imgA" title="Skype actions" skypeid="0" skypeaction="drop" skypesms="0"><skype:span style="background-image: url(file://C:/Users/NICWIN~1/AppData/Local/Temp/Low/__SkypeIEToolbar_Cache/e70d95847a8f5723cfca6b3fd9946506/static/famfamfam/GB.gif);" id="skype_tb_img_f0" class="skype_tb_imgFlag"></skype:span></skype:span><skype:span style="background-image: url(file://C:/Users/NICWIN~1/AppData/Local/Temp/Low/__SkypeIEToolbar_Cache/e70d95847a8f5723cfca6b3fd9946506/static/inactive_s.flex.compat.gif);" id="skype_tb_img_s0" class="skype_tb_imgS"></skype:span><skype:span style="background-image: url(file://C:/Users/NICWIN~1/AppData/Local/Temp/Low/__SkypeIEToolbar_Cache/e70d95847a8f5723cfca6b3fd9946506/static/inactive_m.compat.gif);" id="skype_tb_text0" class="skype_tb_injectionIn"><skype:span id="skype_tb_innerText0" class="skype_tb_innerText">020 7471 8400 </skype:span></skype:span><skype:span style="background-image: url(file://C:/Users/NICWIN~1/AppData/Local/Temp/Low/__SkypeIEToolbar_Cache/e70d95847a8f5723cfca6b3fd9946506/static/inactive_r.compat.gif);" id="skype_tb_img_r0" class="skype_tb_imgR"></skype:span></skype:span>or email dawn@cigars.co.uk (dawn@cigars.co.uk) to check availability.<o>:p</o>:p

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Find out more about our Summer Cigar Party (http://corporate.jarrang.com/cgi-bin/log_click.pl?gl_sub=2444535&gl_shid=1738&mode=DOENC&log=__LAST_ID__&link_clicked=52616e646f6d4956556e9550207594950ef54 b84e86c8f3803d09901e83594dd2903cb22fc94dc44a51047b f01990d70abc035fe481bc9093f234fa2a7e33445)

[Stevieboy]

I’m in <st1:country-region w:st=" border=" 0="" alt=""><st1>:pMauritius, shame...</st1></st1:country-region>

Bugger off...:p

[cohibaIV]

I can't make it, but in July I will be staying in London for the weekend and visiting this place...:41:

http://www.cigars.co.uk/page.php?cid=334

:rock:

[cohibaIV]

hehehehhe sorry...

I am going here in July tho....you may join me if you can..:41:

http://www.cigars.co.uk/page.php?cid=334

[Robusto]

Interesting.
Terence Conran is a dedicated cigar man.

[cohibaIV]

Interesting.
Terence Conran is a dedicated cigar man.


You coming then??

[cj121]

...rubbing shoulders with the big nobs etc....

How tall are you Stevie?:rolleyes:

[Robusto]

You coming then??

No. Can't make this but will look forward to the jpegs.

[Stevieboy]

How tall are you Stevie?:rolleyes:

Hahaha!! Sorry I missed this post a few days ago CJ. LOL!!!

[Boss Hog]

I?m in <st1:country-region w:st=" border=" 0="" alt=""><st1>:pMauritius, shame....would have gone</st1>:p</st1:country-region>

I'll swap places with you, I'd love to go back there. Not sure I'd be allowed to do the wedding bit again though.

[Pantomimehorse]

wont be going to the H&F thing but am on for a herf at those other places for sure

[SPLASH]

Hi Splash here just got my ticket today hope to see you all there.I will be

the one smoking a fat cigar or two.



I LOVE IT xxxxxxxxx:smoke:

[Deano]

Ok there's TWO places left, finally got an answer back from Dawn. Who's going before I purchase?

[nicwing]

Myself and the lady wife are going.:41::41:

[Deano]

My ticket has arrived. Lets hope the weather's as good as todays!

[Ryan]

I just found out I'll be going to this.
Hope to see you all there, I must pm someone my phone number so we can meet up.

[nicwing]

Hey that's great Ryan, I know Deano is going, PM me your mobile number and I will send you mine.

[Ryan]

Deano, Nic and whoever else is going,

Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow.
I have a 5:30am start and a busy day but the party should be great fun.
See you there.

Andy

[SDavis]

Looking forward to meeting some of you tonight, the weather looks like it will be fantastic so the party should be great.
:smile:

[nicwing]

As usual, all the members of the Forum will be wearing red Carnations so that they can easily spot each another!

(The Bishops regalia is optional this year)

[Deano]

I'm all set. Got in to work early, so I can be there at 6.30pm on the dot.

As I said before. Grey suit, black skinny tie, brown leather man-bag. Easy to spot.

[Deano]

And Ryan you should have my mobile number?

[Rennie]

So come on guys where are the photo's???

[nicwing]

What goes on at the party stays at the party, besides after that many glasses of bubbly and three Mojoto's not to mention a cigar in each hand and a roasted pork roll on the side, I couldn't handle a camera, how about you Deano, Ryan??

[Deano]

No, I brought mine (for the first time I didn't forget it) then didn't use it!! Should be some on their site at some point....

[SDavis]

Hope you all had a good night, I certainly did and it was good to meet you Deano, and you again Nic. Looking forward to next years already.

I should be getting the pics tomorrow, and so will try and get them on the site by tomorrow afternoon, and maybe some video too...

[nicwing]

Great, can't wait to see the pictures of Deano in his kilt and the full outfit!

[Deano]

You old perv.

Speaking of perving. I did quite a bit at the party.

[Robusto]

Quelle surprise. :biggrin1:

[Ryan]

Good to meet you guys there, I had a great time in London. I don't know what happened at the end of the night, I was talking with a couple of people towards the end of the evening and next thing I was dragged away to a pub. I'm not sure where I was or how I got back to the hotel..
You've got some really good cigar people and retailers there. I had very interesting chats with Simon, Jemma and David of Hunters as well as some retailers like Edward Sahakian and Ajay Patel.
I didn't make it out to the LCDH yesterday, I spent a large part of the day in a chair in JJ Fox with a cigar. I found some very good, hard to find stuff there. I got to have a look at the new sampling room they're opening upstairs, it will be very nice when it's finished.
Overall a great time, I'll do it again.

[Pantomimehorse]

what are your thoughts on the Monte Open range for those who tried it? is it as dull as people have been saying?

[Ryan]

what are your thoughts on the Monte Open range for those who tried it? is it as dull as people have been saying?

I was initially against the marketing idea behind these from a "leave well enough alone" point of view but I quite enjoyed to one I had on Tuesday. I have only smoked one, the Regata (belicoso size) as yet but there were decent cocoa/coffee Monte flavours from it. Maybe a little on the mild side but to be honest that was about my 9th cigar of the day on Tuesday. I'd say give them a go, I believe they'll be out in a couple of weeks.

[nicwing]

...to be honest that was about my 9th cigar of the day on Tuesday.

List please !!!!!!!

[HabanoSy]

Gutted...!!!

I was at the party also, got the train up from Winchester at 11ish, went straight to JJ Foxs where Jean & Bill looked after me superbly with a SDN5 a Hoyo No.2 and copious amounts of coffee before going to Europas in Albemarle St where I had pasta Amatricana & a bottle of the house red before returning to Foxs to have a Nub(!!!) and a house demi petit corona. Then it was on the tube (nightmare as someone had thrown themselves under the train at Finsbury), finally got to Liverpool St at 6:45ish where I went straight to Devonshire Sq with ticket in hand to receive my Montecristo Opens 'Junior, Master & Regatta' (bit mild for me!!!) which was accompanied by lashings of Moet Chandon & Mojitos. Chatted with loads of people there including Simon & John from H&F, Armando the cigar roller & various others (If only I'd joined this time last week, hey ho!!!). Ended up leaving around 10:00ish as had to get back to Waterloo to get the train home.

Maybe next year...

[Robusto]

Still no photos?... :confused:

[nicwing]

Still no photos?... :confused:

There are some pictures on the H&F Cigar Club web site but you need to be a club member to see them

http://cigars.co.uk/category/gallery/summer-cigar-party-2009

[SDavis]

Got the photo's back this afternoon and as Nic pointed out they are now on the site.

Glad you had a good time HabanoSy, there wasn't a John from H&F at the party though so I'd be interested to know who you chatted too?!

[HabanoSy]

John Stendall of Hunters & Frankau...

[Ryan]

List please !!!!!!!

Since you insist Nic :smile:

Started the morning with a Cohiba Panetela
Tour of basement in Fox with a Ramon Allones Corona followed by a San Cristobal EL Principe
Lunch in Boisdale's with a R&J Petit Corona.
Couple of pints with some guys off another forum with a Por Larranaga PC.
Cohiba Club at the hotel before the party
Started the H&F party with a Bolivar No. 1 Tubo
Monte Open Regata at the party
Came full circle Cohiba Panetela in the pub after the party with some of the Fox crew.

So I'm afraid the Monte Open was only my eighth..
The cigar of the day for me was the RA Corona. Incredible cigar.
I quite liked the Open though, I wasn't bowled over by it but much better than many of the reviews I read of it after the Havana festival.

[SDavis]

Ah, my mistake.

[Deano]

Good to meet you all. Good night, my only regret was missing out on a pork sandwich!

Not touched the Open's yet. Wouldn't mind an Eagle to add to the collection.