Curry Clubbers
Feb
20

Curry Clubbers

Calling all curry lovers! We’re excited to launch our first South Bay Curry Clubbers event of the New Year! Mark your calendars for Thursday, February 20th at Aurum Los Altos from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.

For just $65 per person, you’ll enjoy:

🍽️ Appetizer

🍛 Main Course

🍰 Dessert

🍺 1 Beer

✅ Taxes and Tip included!

 

What a deal!

 

This is a laid-back, social event where you can meet new people, enjoy fantastic food, and share a great time with fellow curry lovers.

 

Be sure to RSVP to Senay Ryan at senay.ryan@bbsofca.org to lock in your spot for this fun-filled evening!

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Please note that ticket sales are now CLOSED.  Christmas Dinner
Dec
11

Please note that ticket sales are now CLOSED. Christmas Dinner

Join us for a festive Christmas celebration dinner with your loved ones at the University Club of San Francisco, an elegant historic clubhouse atop Nob Hill.

Mark your calendars for Wednesday, December 11th, 2024 as we raise a toast and goodbye to the year and welcome the joyful days that lie ahead. Anticipate a delightful evening with a welcoming glass of sparkling upon your arrival, live music, along with an exciting raffle to add to the festivities.

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BBS Charity Bike Ride: Pedal through the Los Altos hills
Oct
20

BBS Charity Bike Ride: Pedal through the Los Altos hills

  • 12889 Viscaino Place Los Altos Hills, CA, 94022 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We hope that you will bring your family & friends to participate in the BBS charity bike ride in Los Altos Hills starting at the Fremont Hills Country Club. Also stick around after to meet with fellow brits, have a burger and a dip in the pool to cool off.

Details:

  • Address of the meeting place/start of ride: Fremont Hills Country Club, 12889 Viscaino Place, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022

  • All joining will need to complete a waiver prior to the event

  • E-Bikes are welcome

  • No aid stations so please bring water/hydration

  • Carpooling encouraged whenever possible


Fall in the Los Altos Hills is such a beautiful time. We look forward so sharing this time with you!

Please email questions to senay.ryan@bbsofca.org or call 1.415.421.7195.


This is a fund raising event so please sign up through the form below. The $25 donation will go to support Brits in crisis.

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South Bay European Cup Final Watch Party
Jul
14

South Bay European Cup Final Watch Party

Join the BBS for a special European Cup watch party to cheer on England at The Post in Los Altos on Sunday, July 14th 2024!

We will gather from 11:00am so we can make some new friends ready for the kick off at noon.

395 Main Street, Los Altos, CA, 94022

Enter our raffle for a chance to win a special surprise!

The $20 fee is optional and considered a charitable donation. All donations we receive will help us to continue to provide financial relief to Brits in need. Please use the form below for your donations.

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BBS 2024 Annual General Meeting
Apr
25

BBS 2024 Annual General Meeting

The Officers and Directors of The British Benevolent Society of California, Inc.

Cordially invite you to the Annual General Meeting and Reception

Werqwise
4th Floor Lounge
149 New Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA, 94105,

Thursday, April 25th, 2024
5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.

Reception Details

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) will start at 5:30 PM, with doors opening at 5:00 PM, preceding the Reception at 6:30 PM. There is no charge to attend the AGM only. All Members are encouraged to attend both the AGM and the Reception.

Annual General Meeting Agenda

● Welcome to the Members
○ Alex J Sinclair, President

● Consulate General's Report

● Acceptance of AGM Minutes for 2023
○ Alex J Sinclair, President

● Financial and Investment Report
○ Steve Wares, CFO

● Board of Relief Report
○ Jennifer Baker, Head of Relief

● Introduction and Election of New and Re-elected Directors
○ Alex J Sinclair, President

● Other Business for Discussion

● Adjournment

Reception will include drinks and light refreshments for a donation of $40.00 for members and $50.00 for non-members. All guests are welcome to donate at the member price if they join the BBS on or before April 15th.

Please register for the AGM and the Reception using the form below.

Please RSVP by April 15th, 2024

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BBS Spring Event: Sold Out
Mar
31

BBS Spring Event: Sold Out

BBS Spring Event:

SOLD OUT

Happy Easter! Get your hats on and your binoculars out!

31st March 2024 11am - 3:30pm

11AM // Gates Open
12PM-3PM // Easter Buffet 
1:15PM // GGF Live Racing First Post
$130.00 ($32 children 17 and under)

Includes:

  • All access pass to the Turf Club restaurant and lower levels

  • Daily Racing program for each of your guests

  • Complimentary parking

  • A glass of sparkling wine

  • 3 hour all you can eat buffet

  • Dessert station

  • Unlimited sodas

  • All day coffee station

  • There will be a raffle, and a prize for the best hat for Ladies and Gentlemen

  • This price also includes tax and tip for your server.

Golden Gate Fields is an American horse racing track straddling both Albany, California and Berkeley, California along the shoreline of the San Francisco Bay adjacent to the Eastshore Freeway in the San Francisco Bay Area. 

Golden Gate Fields is closing forever in June 2024, so last chance to enjoy a day at the races in the Bay Area!

Address: 1100 Eastshore Hwy, Berkeley, CA 94710
Owner: The Stronach Group
Date opened: 1941
Notable races: San Francisco Mile Stakes; Golden Gate Derby; Berkeley Handicap

Request your tickets using the donation form below and we will purchase them as a group.

Questions?  karen.thomas@bbsofca.org 

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2023 BBS Christmas Dinner
Dec
12

2023 BBS Christmas Dinner

Join us for a festive Christmas celebration dinner with your loved ones at the University Club of San Francisco, an elegant historic clubhouse atop Nob Hill.

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, December 12th, 2023 as we raise a toast and goodbye to the year and welcome the joyful days that lie ahead. Anticipate a delightful evening with a welcoming glass of sparkling upon your arrival, live music, along with an exciting raffle to add to the festivities.

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