So - what can you expect? I make every effort to achieve a balance of ladies and gentlemen but there are no guarantees. However, I feel sure you will enjoy the good food and lively conversation as well as the opportunity to increase your social circle. Your evening will always start with a pre-dinner drink, a delicious three course meal with choices (vegetarian always available), a glass of wine or a non-alcoholic drink with your meal, followed by coffee and will cost £35. All dinners have a D.J. and dancing or professional entertainment and are held in private function rooms for L.D.C. members only. It is essential that all bookings are paid for in advance to ensure a place (at least 7 days beforehand) and this is non-refundable should you cancel. Early booking is advisable.

If you require any extra drinks throughout the course of the evening, they can of course, be paid for at the time. Also, tips are at your own discretion. Don’t worry about what to wear, you will be advised of suitable dress codes. We meet for pre dinner drinks at 8pm for dinner at 8.30 prompt. (Must keep Chef happy!)

Incidentally, over 30 marriages plus many romantic relationships and long-lasting friendships have developed since February 2000 when the first dinner was held in a small restaurant in Bury- from where the chef has since achieved considerable success in many upmarket establishments in Manchester.

So - can you afford not to join this NO MEMBERSHIP FEE organisation - the only one of its kind in the North West? Many people are now travelling regularly from Yorkshire, Cheshire and Derbyshire as well as local towns to join LDC.

 
LDC - IT’S THE PLACE TO BE – AND IT’S FUN!
 

Some people choose to stay over either at the venue or nearby, I can assist you with contact numbers, however hotel reservations are your own responsibility. If you wish to consider taxi/car sharing at a future dinner, this is also a good time to note the people from your area and introduce yourself later. If you need any help , please do not hesitate to call on me.

I am always on hand at each dinner to listen to your comments. I intentionally do not adopt the “American waitress style” of constantly walking around tables asking “is everything okay”. I have tried to adopt a more low profile presence, but remember, I am always on hand should you require a quiet word. Do remember, the success of your evening can depend on whether you “gel” with the company with whom you are seated. The following dinner that you choose to attend, you will be sat with a different group of people, so do bear this in mind.

Should you choose to attend I will endeavour to give you a warm welcome and introduce you to other diners to help you feel more relaxed. Please remember, many are initially in the same situation, coming alone. If you wish to sit on the same table as friends, please put this in writing when you send your menu choices and payment.