“SUNDAY LUNCH” – at the RAFA (as from 20/03/22)
‘COVID19’ – & how the RAFA Club are operating safely throughout the pandemic
16th December 2020 – COVID19 – Update
Following the implementation of the Government’s Covid19 ‘Tier 3’ rules, regulations & restrictions for the hospitality industry – and with Havering being a Tier 3 borough – PLEASE NOTE – we regret that the RAFA Club-Romford will now be closed – until further notice.
We look forward to welcoming you all back – in, hopefully, the not too distant future
2nd December 2020 – COVID19 – Update
As we move out of the current Government Covid19 restrictions, and into their revised ‘Tier’ rules – we want to notify you on how the RAFA Club will initially operate as from Wednesday.
With the London Borough of Havering currently designated a ‘Tier 2’ borough – summarised below are the Government’s ‘Tier 2’ rules & restrictions that will be in force at the RAFA Club from Wednesday 2nd December 2020:-
> A safe ‘pathway’ when entering and exiting the Club premises must be observed – to ensure there is no cross-over.
> Posters are displayed throughout the premises, displaying the ‘QR Code’ for those utilising the NHS Contact Tracing app. All other visitors MUST sign in providing their name & contact number for Government Covid19 ‘track & trace’ purposes.
> Face-masks to be worn AT ALL TIMES inside the Club premises – except when seated at your table.
> There will be a Table Service in place – please do not wait at the bar to be served – please remain at your table.
> Table settings & their seating are arranged in compliance with social distancing rules – and must be adhered to at all times – at no time should tables & chairs be rearranged or moved.
> Members must consume food and drink only while seated compliantly at their designated table(s).
> A process for managing attendance numbers and potential limitations will be maintained by the Club at all times.
> Hand sanitation units are installed throughout the Club premises, and should be utilised frequently.
> There will be no ‘Live’ music performed at the Club at the present time.
> The ‘Rule of 6’ will be strictly observed when socialising outside in the Club garden.
The above conditions are MANDATORY, and any failure on our part to comply with the Government’s rules & regulations, may lead to a substantial monetary fine or even closure of the Club.
**Opening Times – (as from Weds 2nd Dec):-
> Wednesday – 12 till 4pm
> Thursday – 12 till 4pm
> Friday – 12 till 4pm
> Sunday – 12 till 4pm
We fully appreciate and understand how inconvenient and frustrating all these rules & regulations can be in terms of the RAFA experience, but we would ask you to please comply, to help protect EVERYBODY at the Club – this is for everyone’s wellbeing.
5th November 2020 – COVID19 – Update
As a result of the roll-out of the most recent Government rules, regulations & restrictions in respect of managing the Covid19 virus – please note that the RAFA Club-Carlton Road-Romford will now be closed with immediate effect, until further notice. 😞
We look forward to welcoming you all back again very soon, but in the meantime – please take care, stay safe & look after one another 🙂👍
17th October 2020 – Changes to RAFA Club operations following the Government’s COVID19 rules & regulations for the hospitality industry:-
As from 17th October 2020 the Government launched its “Covid19-Tier 1/2/3′ initiative of restrictions and limitations, to help the control the rising rate of Covid19 virus.
Currently, the London Borough of Havering is assessed as being a ‘Tier 2’ borough – and as a result there are specific rules & regulations that businesses like the RAFA Club must adhere to, to ensure that we operate within a Covid19 safe environment. Failure to do so could mean a heavy monetary fine for the Club, or even full-closure.
Summarised below are some a the Government’s ‘Tier 3’ restrictions & limitations, that are applicable to the RAFA Club:-
- People are prohibited from socialising with anybody outside their household or support bubble ‘in any indoor setting’.
- The ‘Rule of 6’ continues to apply for socialising outdoors, for instance in a garden or public space like a park or beach.
- Pubs, Restaurants & Club’s – must ensure that customers consume food and drink only while seated.
- Exercise Classes and organised sport can continue to take place outdoors but will only be permitted indoors if it is possible for people to avoid mixing with those they do not live with (or share a support bubble with).
28th Sept 2020 – Changes to RAFA Club operations following the Governments new COVID19 rules & regulations for the hospitality industry
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A ‘COVID19-Safe’ RAFA Club
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- COVID19 pandemic – Operational & safety controls – now in place at the RAFA Club
‘WEEKDAY LUNCHES’ – down at the RAFA Club
Another weekly activity here at the RAFA Club, that is becoming more & more popular, are our ‘Weekday Lunches’ that we serve-up every Weds/Thurs/Fri between 12-2:30pm.
Ok – it may not be the Ritz or the Savoy or the Ivy – but for just £5 a dinner and £2 a pudding, we doubt you’d get better value anywhere else – and the food on offer is real old-school type home cooking
So if you fancy a break from the oven this week, then why not simply pop down to the RAFA Club and enjoy a spot of lunch with us.
Non-club members, always welcomed
‘HAVERING CRIB LEAGUE’ – at the RAFA Club
One of the facts about the RAFA Club that a lot of folk might not be aware of, is that it is one of the main venues for the weekly “Havering Crib League” .
For anyone who may be interested in joining the ‘Crib League’ or may know someone who might be interested – then simply contact ‘Dave Walker’ via the email address:- haveringcrib@hotmail.co.uk – and Dave will be delighted to provide further details of the League and its many clubs, plus contact numbers etc.
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- The RAFA Club-Carlton Road-Romford
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- ‘Crib’ at the RAFA Club
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- ‘Crib’ at the RAFA Club
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- ‘Crib’ at the RAFA Club
“AFTERNOON TEA” – down at the RAFA Club
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- Bingo – a feature of our ‘Afternoon Tea’ events
HALLOWEEN- AT THE RAFA – 2019
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- Halloween Party – down at the RAFA Club
ENTERTAINMENT & NEWS – down at the RAFA CLUB-Romford
On Saturday 4th June
the RAFA CLUB-CARLTON ROAD-ROMFORD invite you to join us in celebrating:- H.M. QUEEN ELIZABETH II – PLATINUM JUBILEE – 👑👑👑👑👑👑👑
*12 till late *burgers – bangers – spuds – raffle – kids corner 🌭🍔🍺
*Evening Entertainment:- KIMBERLY CROSS – from 8 till late 🎙🎶💃🕺
*non-members welcomed*
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**PLEASE NOTE**
As from 1st May 2022 – for the first time for a number of years now – we’ve had to make minor increases to our bar prices-as from today.
Obviously, we are sorry to have to do this, but we’re sure you’ll understand
But – in any case, you know that it is still exceptional value for money, down here at the RAFA
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Following a successful re-launch a few weeks ago, this coming Thursday (21st April) lunchtime (12-3pm) ,the RAFA Club-Romford will be hosting another of its “Afternoon Tea” events 
Plenty of tasty sarnies – cakes & scones to be enjoyed plus as many gallons of team/coffee you want – at £5:50pp 
If you are interested in coming along this Thursday (12-3pm) then simply give our Suzy a call a 07951 159478 and she will book you a place
We look forward to seeing you
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The launch of “Sunday Lunch” at the RAFA (20th March 22)
For the past few years now, the RAFA Club-Romford has provided a successful and well attended ‘Weekday Lunches’ service – and because of its popularity, we have now decided to introduce a new “Sunday Lunch” experience – which commenced on Sunday the 20th March.
The ‘Sunday Lunch’ experience at the RAFA offers a choice of 2 tasty roast dinners that will be served up between the hours of 1pm to 4pm only – and the lunch will cost £8.95. 
You will need to book a reservation in advance, and you can do this by contacting “Clare – on 07971-823934″ Clare will take your order and discuss your time-slot preference. 
For our very first ‘Sunday Lunch’ last Sunday, there was be a choice of a beef or chicken roast dinner, which will have all the usual trimmings like yorkshire puds – stuffing – broccoli – carrots – peas – roast spuds etc. 
Here are just a couple of photos from our very first “Sunday Lunch” at the RAFA Club-Romford
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New Year’s Eve at the RAFA 2021
New Year’s Eve
Friday 31st December
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Saturday 18th December
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Saturday 4th December
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Saturday 27th November
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Thursday 18th November
The popular – “More than a Quiz, Quiz”
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Sunday 14th November
Remembrance Sunday at the RAFA Club-Romford, is always a very special day on the Club calendar.
This year we are delighted to have booked the excellent ‘Myra & Terry’ to provide some nostalgic musical memories
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Saturday 13th November
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Saturday 6th November
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Saturday 30th October
The extremely popular “Silhouette” – entertain the RAFA with their repertoire of 60’s & 70’s dance floor classics
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Saturday 23rd October
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Saturday 9th October
The ‘Jukebox Superstars’ return to the RAFA
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Saturday 2nd October
“DELVIS”……rockin’ the RAFA – Saturday 2nd Oct 21
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Saturday 25th September
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Saturday 18th September
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Saturday 11th September
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Saturday 4th September 2021
Sunday 29th August 2021
RAFA CLUB – “Open Day”
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- ‘Debbie Rae’ will be providing our afternoon musical entertainment – on the RAFA Club Open Day event 29/8/21
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- ‘Gary Benjafield’ will be providing our evening musical entertainment – on the RAFA Club Open Day event 29/8/21
Saturday 21st August 2021
The very popular entertaining “Wayne’s World” makes a welcome return to the RAFA Club-Romford – to provide his unique brand of music entertainment
Saturday 14th August 2021
The ever popular “Gary Benjafield will be returning to the RAFA Club again – to provide a Saturday evening of excellent musical entertainment
Sunday 1st August-2021
The RAFA Club-Romford were delighted to be aske by popular entertainer “Gary Benjafield” & his band – to host an event, for his many fans and followers
It was so good to welcome back a ‘live’ band again onto the RAFA stage after such a long time-and to see people enjoying themselves again, on the dance floor 
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Saturday 31st July-2021
For the 2nd consecutive Saturday night, since the easing of Covid19 restrictions – the RAFA Club-Romford are absolutely delighted to announce that one of most popular and favourite entertainers “Debbie Rae” will be providing us with a fantastic evening of musical entertainment on Saturday 31st July – We look forward to welcoming back more members this Saturday, and remember – non-members are always welcomed at the RAFA Club-Romford
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Saturday 24th July-2021
After a very long absence of 16 months – the RAFA Club-Romford is really pleased to announce the re-commencement of what will hopefully be regular ‘Live’ musical entertainment back at the the RAFA Club-Romford – This coming Saturday evening (24th-July), we are pleased to welcome back regular Club favourites “Me ‘n’ Im”– who will provide us with some long awaited musical entertainment once again. We look forward to welcoming you all back.
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July 2021
Following the unusual local floods a few weeks ago – the RAFA Club suffered considerable water damage, and therefore had to replace the entire flooring. A massive thank you to all involved in this mammoth task, which has allowed us to continue operating the Club – for the enjoyment of all our members.
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- A flooded RAFA Club floor
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- Repair work underway
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- Repair work underway
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- Repair work underway
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- New carpet laid
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- The end result
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July 2021
After what has been a tough time for everyone, the RAFA Club was delighted and proud to host an “Afternoon Tea” event yesterday for the local “Stroke Association” group – Our wonderful Suzy organised and prepared a delicious & tasty spread for all the lovely attendees – and a happy & enjoyable time was had by all 
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November 2020
Remembrance Sunday is always a pivotal day in the RAFA Club calendar.
Following the various parades and the 2 Minute Silence – Veterans of the RAF and other services, would always visit our Club for refreshment and to socialise.
Very sadly, because of the Covid19 virus and current Government restrictions, we shall not be able to welcome them back to the Club this year.
However – the RAFA Club-Romford is proud & honoured to pay its respects and gratitude to the brave and fallen at the War Memorial in Coronation Gardens.
“WE SHALL REMEMBER THEM”
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**UPDATE** (November 2020)
As a result of the roll-out of the most recent Government rules, regulations & restrictions in respect of managing the Covid19 virus – please note that the RAFA Club-Carlton Road-Romford will now be closed with immediate effect, until further notice.
We look forward to welcoming you all back again very soon, but in the meantime – please take care, stay safe & look after one another 👍
**UPDATE** (Sept 24th 2020)
Changes to RAFA Club operating rules & regulations following the Government’s recent COVID19 legal requirements for the hospitality industry
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Sunday 13th September 2020
The RAFA Club were delighted to host a 2nd Covid-safe outdoor event by regular Club entertainer “Gary Benjafield” & his Band – in a socially distanced RAFA Garden
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- Gary Benjafield & his Band – play the RAFA Club
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- Gary Benjafield & his Band – play the RAFA Club
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- Gary Benjafield & his Band – play the RAFA Club
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- Gary Benjafield & his Band – play the RAFA Club
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- Gary Benjafield & his Band – play the RAFA Club
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- Gary Benjafield & his Band – play the RAFA Club
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- Gary Benjafield & his Band – play the RAFA Club
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- Gary Benjafield & his Band – play the RAFA Club
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- Gary Benjafield & his Band – play the RAFA Club
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- Gary Benjafield & his Band – play the RAFA Club
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- Gary Benjafield & his Band – play the RAFA Club
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- Gary Benjafield & his Band – play the RAFA Club
August 24th & September 7th
The RAFA Club are proud to have hosted 2 successful events for the local “Stroke Association” here at our Covid-safe premises. So good to see so many folk enjoying themselves.
Sunday 23rd August 2020
Regular RAFA Club entertainer ‘Gary Benjafield’ played a specially arranged one-off open-air gig for some of his fan-club members – hosted in a Covid safe RAFA Club garden
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- Gary Benjafield
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- Gary Benjafield – plays the RAFA Club
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- Gary Benjafield – plays the RAFA Club
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- Gary Benjafield – plays the RAFA Club
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- Gary Benjafield – plays the RAFA Club
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- Gary Benjafield – plays the RAFA Club
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- Gary Benjafield – plays the RAFA Club
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- Gary Benjafield – plays the RAFA Club
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- Gary Benjafield – plays the RAFA Club
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- Gary Benjafield – plays the RAFA Club
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- Gary Benjafield – plays the RAFA Club
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- Gary Benjafield – plays the RAFA Club
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- Gary Benjafield – plays the RAFA Club
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- Gary Benjafield – plays the RAFA Club
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- Gary Benjafield – plays the RAFA Club
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- Gary Benjafield – plays the RAFA Club
A ‘Covid-Safe’ RAFA CLUB – August 2020
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- COVID19 pandemic – Operational & safety controls – now in place at the RAFA Club
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- COVID19 pandemic – Operational & safety controls – now in place at the RAFA Club
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- COVID19 pandemic – Operational & safety controls – now in place at the RAFA Club
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- COVID19 pandemic – Operational & safety controls – now in place at the RAFA Club
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- COVID19 pandemic – Operational & safety controls – now in place at the RAFA Club
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- COVID19 pandemic – Operational & safety controls – now in place at the RAFA Club
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- COVID19 pandemic – Operational & safety controls – now in place at the RAFA Club
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- COVID19 pandemic – Operational & safety controls – now in place at the RAFA Club
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- COVID19 pandemic – Operational & safety controls – now in place at the RAFA Club
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- COVID19 pandemic – Operational & safety controls – now in place at the RAFA Club
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- COVID19 pandemic – Operational & safety controls – now in place at the RAFA Club
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- COVID19 pandemic – Operational & safety controls – now in place at the RAFA Club
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- COVID19 pandemic – Operational & safety controls – now in place at the RAFA Club
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- COVID19 pandemic – Operational & safety controls – now in place at the RAFA Club
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- COVID19 pandemic – Operational & safety controls – now in place at the RAFA Club
The COVID19 Pandemic ‘Lockdown’ – March 2020
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- **IMPORTANT NOTICE***
Saturday 14th March 2020
the ‘Juke Box Stars’ play the RAFA Club
February 29th 2020
“Elf Azzard” – Rocking the RAFA Club
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- ‘Elf Azzard’ – Rock the RAFA
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- ‘Elf Azzard’ – Rock the RAFA
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- ‘Elf Azzard’ – Rock the RAFA
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- ‘Elf Azzard’ – Rock the RAFA
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- ‘Elf Azzard’ – Rock the RAFA
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- ‘Elf Azzard’ – Rock the RAFA
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- ‘Elf Azzard’ – Rock the RAFA
Sunday 16th February 2020
“Susie M” entertains us at the RAFA Club
Sunday 16th February
“Debbie & Joanne” perform their musical tribute to the late great ‘Karen Carpenter’ & ‘Eva Cassidy’
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- ‘Debbie & Joanne’ @ the RAFA – performing their musical tribute to ‘Karen Carpenter & Eva Cassidy’
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- ‘Debbie & Joanne’ @ the RAFA – performing their musical tribute to ‘Karen Carpenter & Eva Cassidy’
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- ‘Debbie & Joanne’ @ the RAFA – performing their musical tribute to ‘Karen Carpenter & Eva Cassidy’
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- ‘Debbie & Joanne’ @ the RAFA – performing their musical tribute to ‘Karen Carpenter & Eva Cassidy’
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- ‘Debbie & Joanne’ @ the RAFA – performing their musical tribute to ‘Karen Carpenter & Eva Cassidy’
8th February 2020
“Waynes World” at the RAFA Club
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- Saturday 8th February – the amazing “Waynes World” will be performing @ the RAFA
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- Saturday 8th February – the amazing “Waynes World” will be performing @ the RAFA
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- Waynes World @ the RAFA
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- Waynes World @ the RAFA
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- Waynes World @ the RAFA
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- Waynes World @ the RAFA
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- Waynes World @ the RAFA
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- Waynes World @ the RAFA
Friday 31st January 2020 –
‘Cliff Jones’ debuts at the RAFA Club
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- The highly acclaimed “Cliff Jones” debuts at the RAFA Club
Saturday 25th January 2020
The RAFA CLUB welcomes back the brilliant “Frankie Dean”
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- Saturday 25″Frankie Dean” – plays the RAFA Club
Saturday 23rd January 2020
Gary Benjafield performs at the RAFA Club
Saturday 11th January
“Spinning Wheel” play the RAFA Club
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- On Saturday 11th January-The RAFA Club ar”Spinning Wheel” at the RAFA Club
New Years Eve at the RAFA Club – 2019
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- New Years Eve 2019-at the RAFA Club-the fabulous “Burns Brothers”- *Ticket Only – SOLD OUT
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- NYE 2019 @ the RAFA
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- NYE 2019 @ the RAFA
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- NYE 2019 @ the RAFA
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- NYE 2019 @ the RAFA
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- NYE 2019 @ the RAFA
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- NYE 2019 @ the RAFA
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- NYE 2019 @ the RAFA
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- NYE 2019 @ the RAFA
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- NYE 2019 @ the RAFA
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- NYE 2019 @ the RAFA
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- NYE 2019 @ the RAFA
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- NYE 2019 @ the RAFA
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- NYE 2019 @ the RAFA
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- NYE 2019 @ the RAFA
Christmas Eve at the RAFA Club – 2019
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- Xmas Eve 2019 – at the RAFA Club – *Ticket Only*
Saturday 21st December 2019 – “Elf Azzard” – ‘Rock the RAFA’
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- Saturday 21st December – the excellent “Elf Azzard” return to ‘Rock the RAFA’
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- ‘Elf Azzard’-rockin’ the RAFA
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- ‘Elf Azzard’-rockin’ the RAFA
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- ‘Elf Azzard’-rockin’ the RAFA
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- ‘Elf Azzard’-rockin’ the RAFA
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- ‘Elf Azzard’-rockin’ the RAFA
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- ‘Elf Azzard’-rockin’ the RAFA
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- ‘Elf Azzard’-rockin’ the RAFA
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- ‘Elf Azzard’-rockin’ the RAFA
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- ‘Elf Azzard’-rockin’ the RAFA
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- ‘Elf Azzard’-rockin’ the RAFA
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- RAFA Club member-Debbie-joins ‘Elf Azzard’ on stage
Friday 20th December 2019 – see’s the return of the brilliant “Waynes World” to the RAFA C;ub
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- ‘Waynes World’ at the RAFA
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- Wayne’s World @ the RAFA
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- Wayne’s World @ the RAFA
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- Wayne’s World @ the RAFA
Saturday 14th December 2020 – the amazing Carly Hillman ‘Live’ at the RAFA Club
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- ‘Carly Hillman’-at the RAFA
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- ‘Carly Hillman’-at the RAFA
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- ‘Carly Hillman’-at the RAFA
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- Carly Hillman’-at the RAFA
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- ‘Carly Hillman’-at the RAFA
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- Carly Hillman’-at the RAFA
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- Carly Hillman’-at the RAFA
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- Carly Hillman’-at the RAFA
30th November 2019 – the amazing “Delvis” rocking the RAFA Club
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- 30th November 2019 – the amazing “Delvis” appearing at the RAFA Club
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- “Delvis” at the RAFA Club
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- “Delvis” at the RAFA Club
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- “Delvis” at the RAFA Club
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- “Delvis” at the RAFA Club
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- “Delvis” at the RAFA Club
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- “Delvis” at the RAFA Club
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- “Delvis” at the RAFA Club
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- “Delvis” at the RAFA Club
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- “Delvis” at the RAFA Club
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- “Delvis” at the RAFA Club
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- “Delvis” at the RAFA Club
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- “Delvis” at the RAFA Club
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- “Delvis” at the RAFA Club
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- “Delvis” at the RAFA Club
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- “Delvis” at the RAFA Club
Saturday 23rd November 2019 – The amazing “John Carr” debuts at the RAFA Club
Remembrance Sunday 10th November 2019 – see’s a lunchtime welcome to the wonderful “Debbie Rae”
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- “Debbie Rae” – Remembrance Sunday at the RAFA Club
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- Remembrance Day 2019 – at the RAFA Club
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- Remembrance Day 2019 – at the RAFA Club
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- Remembrance Day 2019 – at the RAFA Club
Saturday 9th November – “Me & I’m” play the RAFA Club
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- “Me ‘n’ Im” are making a welcomed return to the RAFA Club to provide you with a great evening of entertainment!!
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- Me ‘n’ Im at the RAFA
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- Me ‘n’ Im at the RAFA
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- Me ‘n’ Im at the RAFA
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- Saturday 2nd November 2019 – “Susie M” will be performing at The RAFA Club
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- Halloween Party – down at the RAFA Club
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- Friday 25th October 2019 – “The Ken Turner Band” – Big Sounds from a Big Band!!
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- The wonderful ‘Debbie Rae’ performs her ‘Taking you through the Years’ set – Sunday 20th October – 2:30pm to 5pm
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- “Vertigo” – Rockin the RAFA – Saturday 19th October
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- Battle of Britain Commemorative Day – Sept 2019
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- Battle of Britain Commemorative Day – Sept 2019
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- Battle of Britain Commemorative Day – Sept 2019
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- Battle of Britain Commemorative Day – Sept 2019
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- Battle of Britain Commemorative Day – Sept 2019
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- Battle of Britain Commemorative Day – Sept 2019
