Friday 28th March at 18.00 | Marlborough Suite | Complimentary for Members* *Includes a drink on arrival *£10.00 Per Guest We invite all members to come and enjoy a glass of wine and join us for our next New Members Reception on Friday 28th March, where we will be extending a warm welcome to the newest members of the Club, giving them a chance to interact with long standing members. Taking place on the last Friday of the month, once a quarter, the evening provides the perfect setting to connect with both new and existing members and to meet members of the Board and Membership Committee in a more relaxed setting.

Sunday 30th March at 11:30 | Marlborough Suite | £15.00 As we continue to enhance our cultural programme at The Rag, we are delighted to present the Rag Concert—an exclusive musical experience set within the refined surroundings of our Marlborough Suite. This special occasion, held just before our renowned Sunday Roast, sets the tone for a delightful morning of fine dining and relaxation. We are privileged to welcome award-winning harpist Heather Brooks, who recently completed her Artists’ Masters at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama with Distinction. A highly accomplished musician, Heather has performed as a soloist with the Guildhall Chamber Orchestra, recorded with the Swedish Chamber Orchestra, and earned numerous prestigious accolades, including the City of Szeged Prize at the Sixth International Harp Competition. With performances at Wigmore Hall, Bridgewater Hall, and the Barbican to her name, she now joins us for an unforgettable recital, promising an afternoon of exceptional music in the heart of our Club.

Tuesday 1st April at 19.00 | Pall Mall | £95 per person* *The ticket includes a Champagne and canapé reception followed by a three-course dinner with coffee and wines. The Annual Club Dinner this year will now take place on 1st April. The Guest of Honour will be General Sir Patrick Sanders, whose tenure as Chief of the General Staff ended last June. Members and guests will be welcomed with drinks in the Drawing Room followed by a three-course dinner in the Pall Mall Room. We kindly advise you to book in advance as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Wednesday 2nd April | 12.00 for 12.30 | Drawing Room | £65.00 If you go back far enough in Rodolphe Frerejean-Taittinger’s family, Napoleon used to rely on his predecessors for cannon balls. The latest generation is part of a more unifying pursuit; namely making Champagne. Join Rodolphe for a salon-style lunch where he will share the story behind the House of Frerejean Frères Champagne, which he founded in 2005 with his brother Guillaume, and in 2025 celebrates a 20-year anniversary. Join him to enjoy in a glass some of what those two decades have yielded, and to learn the challenges faced in making the most of his family’s land with a unique chalk quality renowned for producing outstanding grapes. The world of Champagne has elements going back centuries. Rodolphe’s story is an update on what you need to make a fresh contribution to what is the world’s best-known drink. To hear this will be all the better with the Frerejean’s Frère Champagne that Rodolphe will kindly offer members attending as an accompaniment to his words. Another salon lunch – food and, from the table conversation, food for thought – for which the Rag is quickly developing a reputation with this one straight out of the bottle.

Friday 4th April at 17:00 | The Smoking Room | £35.00* Back by popular demand, we are delighted to welcome Lana-May to kick off what promises to be an exciting weekend at The Rag, specialising in the 1920s-1930s New Orleans Traditional Jazz, Blues and Swing! Members and guests are invited to join in on an immersive, authentic jazz evening through her musical expertise, soulful playing, and captivating stage presence. Prepare to be transported back in time to the 1930s gin bars of New Orleans and Montmartre, dance the night away and be thoroughly entertained with this truly stunning act.

Saturday 5th April at 10.00 | £60.00 Hot Water Pastry, Raised Game Pie and Rhubarb and Ginger Chutney followed by 2-Course Lunch Join us at The Rag for our first Culinary Masterclass of the year! This session in April will focus on two exciting demonstrations: how to make hot water pastry and making the raised pie filling and jelly. The day will begin at 9.30 am with pastries and health and safety chat. From there, you’ll move to your stations and observe Chef Hart demonstrate how to make hot water pastry and making the raised pie filling and jelly. You’ll also participate in how to make rhubarb and ginger chutney. The afternoon will conclude with a 2-course lunch starting promptly at 1:00 PM, where you’ll be served a specially prepared Homemade Game, Pistachio and Herb Raised Pie with Rhubarb and Ginger Chutney.

Saturday 5th April at 18.30 | Coffee Room | £95 Per Person As the pathologist, Dr. Laura Robson, first in “Morse”, then “Lewis”, Clare Holman was a hugely welcome fixture in our living rooms for over two decades. On April 5th she will be joined in the Rag Coffee Room by Royal Shakespeare Company actor Stephen Simms, for the much-anticipated return of Stellar Theatre, after the company’s triumphant debut here last November. The pair will be principals in a new Paul Greenwood play – like “Two-Shot” that was centre stage in November – specially commissioned from him for the night. The evening will begin with an rehearsed reading by Holman and Simms of this fresh new work, then all those involved with putting on what is sure to be another acclaimed performance will join members for supper and a chance to share thoughts on the evening’s drama. Proceedings conclude with the cast and crew answering some questions for the benefit of all in attendance. November was a bit of history, as the first time Clubland had hosted such an event, bringing theatre of the highest calibre to a corner of St James’s Square. If you came then you’ll no doubt be back, if able. If you missed the Rag’s mould-breaking endeavour, book early to avoid disappointment this time.