Caledonian Club - Societies

Societies

The Club has established various societies:

• Members of the Golfing Society play regularly at prestigious courses throughout the UK, including Loch Lomond, The Berkshire, Woking, and Archerfield, and on an annual visit to France, usually Le Touquet. A unique putting contest takes place within the clubhouse at the annual social evening and guests are tested on their golf knowledge thereafter.
• The Racing Society has two horses in training at present "Caledonian Lad" and "Port Charlotte". Members may buy shares in a syndicate or become supporters: they are informed when horses are racing and have the opportunity to attend races using owners’ and trainers’ facilities. They are kept up-to-date with progress by means of a regular e-newsletter. The AGM and annual dinner is also an opportunity for Members to hear from the trainer on their horses’ progress.
• After lunch at the Club on the first Tuesday of each month, a well-known speaker is invited to talk to The Number 9 Society. Past speakers have included politicians, Scottish sports personalities, captains of industry and ambassadors.
• The Bridge Society meets informally on Mondays, sometimes playing against other clubs.
• A small number of keen amateurs make up the Snooker Society, which also meets informally as well as playing in an annual competition against other London clubs.
• The Shooting and Fishing Society hosts numerous events throughout the country, including a highly sociable competition against the New Club, Edinburgh.
• The Musical Society organises a series of performances by world-class young musicians in spring and autumn.

The Burns Club of London, The Caledonian Society of London, The Royal Caledonian School and many other Scottish organisations meet regularly at The Caledonian Club, and The National Trust for Scotland's London Branch is situated within the Club.