Members and their guests are invited to lunch at the Old Hall, Queens’ College
Enjoy the opportunity to network over pre-lunch drinks, followed by lunch and talk by Hon. Frances Stanley, High Sheriff of Cambridgeshire, on: “The role of the High Sheriff”
About Hon. Frances Stanley DL
Frances is High Sheriff of Cambridgeshire (2025/26) and Chairman of Trustees, National Horseracing Museum. She Lives at New England Stud breeding thoroughbred horses. In 2016 rode in the Newmarket Town Plate, the longest and oldest flat race (nearly 4 miles), won by King Charles II in 1671 and subsequently run in perpetuity. A lifelong equestrian with a deep love for Newmarket, committed to maintaining its place as the global home of horseracing. Passionate about heritage, education, and public service, with a dedication to charitable causes and community development.
Key Appointments & Roles:
- High Sheriff of Cambridgeshire, 2025/26
- Deputy Lieutenant (DL), Cambridgeshire (appointed 2019)
- National Horseracing Museum, Chairman of Trustees (appointed 2022)
- Heathfield School, Governor (2016-2024)
- Cambridge Children’s Hospital (2022-) Ambassador
- Presents Galore – Chairman.
The order of the afternoon:
- 12:00 = Networking and Drinks in the Old Kitchens [access via Porters Lodge]
- 13:00 = Lunch in the Old Hall
- 14:20 (ish) = Speaker
- 15:00 = Close and Relocate to the tables reserved at The Eagle for more Networking
Menu :
Starters
Smoked Salmon Roulade With Home Made Lemon Bread, Capers And Pickled Cucumbers
(V)Creamed Blue Cheese, Candid Walnuts, Port Poached Pears And Water Cress
Main
Rump Of Lamb With Roasted Celeriac Fondant, Braised Red Cabbage, Tender Stem Broccoli, Chantany Carrots, Red Currants And A Port Jus
(V)Wild Mushroom, Shallot And Ricotta Open Lasagne With Glazed Vine Cherry Tomatoes, Rocket And Parmesan Salad
Dessert
Lemon And Lime Cheesecake With Burnt Italian Meringue And Fresh Raspberries
Please note our dress code is business attire:
- Men – Business Professional with Jacket, Collared Shirt and Tie
- Ladies – Business Professional
- No Jeans or trainers
- Lunch = 5 pm on Tues 1 April
Just £39 per person
Tickets
The CBPC’s Committee and Members are really looking forward to welcoming you!
ACCESSING QUEEN’S COLLEGE:
Access to the Lunch is via Queens’ College Porters’ Lodge. Google Map to Porters’ Lodge 8 Silver St, Cambridge CB3 9ES, UK
CAR PARKING:
The closest is less than 5 mins walk at the YourParkingSpace Car Park behind the Graduate Hotel.
The Grand Arcade Car Park which is 5 min walk away.
Some members prefer the Queen Anne Terrace Car Park which is a 15 min walk to the Porters Lodge as driving to the Graduate Hotal and the Grand Arcade can take much more time than the 10 min difference between the walks – and it is significantly cheaper!