Category: Events

MARVELOUS MARCH – Mark your calendars!

March 6:  The Stormy Petrels will gather at Hampton Place (UBC) for their next regular meeting at 7:00.  We will be discussing the second half of “The Sign of the Four”

March 17:  The Stormy Petrels will celebrate the “Master’s Dinner” at the Bessborough Armories. 6:00 (for 7:00) Victorian dress is encouraged.  Please notify Fran as soon as possible if you would like to offer a toast.  Please remit payment ($45 each) to Elsa as soon as possible.  Please make cheques  payable to The Stormy Petrels of BC.

March 24:  Thanks to Mr. Swanick (special collections) at SFU Library, there will be a reception in honour of the opening of the new Arthur Conan Doyle/Sherlock Holmes collection.  2:00 – 4:00 in the WAC Bennett Library (7th floor) All Stormy Petrels and guests are invited.  I am pleased to announce that this event will be covered by Vancouver’s top blogger, social media expert and author  Miss604 (Rebecca Bollwitt).

To reserve your seat, please call 778-782-6704 or e-mail library@sfu.ca prior to March 16th

If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact Fran.

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“Antoine Feval”

Coming to the Surrey Arts Centre, Feb. 17th.
“One man. One mystery. No clue”.
A one-man play which I was fortunate enough to see in Toronto at the ACD@35 conference.
“Set in Victorian London, this solo comedy introduces us to Barnaby, a dim-witted optimist and Sherlock Holmes fan, who becomes the Dr. Watson-like sidekick….brilliantly written and performed by Chris Gibbs, who tells a hillarious story full of twists, turns and gadzooks moments.”

Order tickets online or by phone (604-501-5566)
Located at King George Blvd/88th Avenue, Surrey.

I have my ticket and hope to see you there!

Your Consulting Detective

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Welcome, Sherlockians, to 2012!

2012 is starting to look like an exciting year.

We have the BBC series to look forward to;

Sherlock Holmes – “A Game of Shadows” is still going strong at the movie threatre; (my review of the film will appear in the next issue of The Petrel Flyer)

A very amusing “Antoine Feval” will appear at the Surrey Arts Cente in February; (I had the opportunity to see this one-man mystery in Toronto and I really do recommend it)

The Petrels’ gala “Master’s Dinner” is scheduled for March; and

preparations are under way for the Stormy Petrels of B.C. 25th Anniversary!

We are inviting Sherlockians from far and near to help us celebrate this milestone.

We will, first of all, begin the year with our annual Sherlock Holmes brunch, in honour of the Great Detective’s birthday, at the White Spot (corner of West Georgia and Cardero) on January 7th.

For more information on these events and general questions, please contact Fran at the Stormy Petrel g-mail address. I would love to hear from you!

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An Ending and A Beginning

Sixteen Stormy Petrels enjoyed a very festive evening at the home of Orilea (aka “Gloria Scott”) and her always-charming husband.

The Petrel tree was adorned, once more, with a variety of Sherlockian ornaments (supervised by Elsa)

Tables were laden with various delicious appetizers and beverages to every one’s delight.

Throughout, one could spy Sherlockian and Doylean books. A portrait of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle graced the wall opposite the fireplace, where a crackling fire welcomed all who entered the room.

This was a perfect ending to a very busy and successful Petrel year.

The new year will begin with our annual tribute to Sherlock Holmes in the way of a luncheon in honour of his birthday.

Please join us at the White Spot (near Stanley Park) at 11:00 on January 7, 2012.

If you want to get a start on the next case for discussion, please read “The Sign of Four”.

The next regular meeting will take place on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at 7:00 pm chez Wood.

If you require additional information, please contact me, Your Consulting Detective (aka Fran the Hoffmann Barcarolle.

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