PSTOIC annual dinner - 10th January 2026
Bring something historical(see 55 photos)
The Management required that you indicate your preference for the date of the Annual PSTOIC dinner 2026 with a generous two option doodle poll.
"Choose wisely as any mistake will be severely reprimanded." - Olivier.
Andy provided a sneak peak of the Historical medal and has provided a
full write-up on its construction.
Appologies for absense were received from Jon.
After extensive negotiations, logistical recalibrations, and one or two moments where The Management briefly lost the will to live, they elected to return to last year’s establishment of culinary adequacy: Wildwood Covent Garden, as the possible Piccadilly alternative (Smoky Boys) was only
accepting walk-ins and it was felt best not to risk it. A pre-dinner sharpener kicked things off again at Bow Street Tavern.
There was an excellent turn out this year with 16 attending and some new faces.
See all 55 photos, read more...
PSTOIC annual dinner - 11th January 2025
Bring something controversial(see 41 photos)
Thanks go again to Olivier and Rex for organising this year's Bodgers Assemble.
January brought us the Annual PSTOIC dinner and we stuck to last year’s winning formula. Kicking off with pre-dinner drinks at Bow Street Tavern at 18:00, followed by a meal next door at Wildwood Restaurant. The date that wasn't to be missed: Saturday, 11 January 2025. The theme? "Bring Something Controversial." Let’s shake things up a bit.
There was a bit of a problem with the Wildwood booking as on the day at 11am, Rex received a call asking where we all were.
Later Rex arrived at the restaurant, past the queue of people waiting to get in, to confirm we would all get a table later.
Winter Warmer was on tap at Bow Street and there was a welcome return this year of Andy, Rebecca and Megan.
Matt brought in a logic interface board from a pipe organ for us all to analyse.
Olivier added an acceptable bodge for the fuse.
See all 41 photos, read more...
PSTOIC annual dinner - 13th January 2024
Bring something hot(see 47 photos)
Thanks go to Olivier for organising this year's Bodgers Assemble (10 people).
Olivier, or more correctly the Assistant vice-Deputy to the adjunct Deputy sub-Chair of the Committee volunteers
The Democratic People's Co-operation of PSTOIC helped to arrange a dinner fit for Royalty at a premium location in the world's most exciting City. Nothing less than the best for the Comrades at PSTOIC! This year's theme was bring something hot. "Voting" was done via a Doodle poll providing a single date choice to choose from.
The Revolution was arranged to start with pre-dinner drinks taking place at the proletarian pub called "Bow Street Tavern" followed by food next door at Wildwood restaurant. Use of the pub's Tardis might have been required as the suggested date was for January 2023. Numbers were up again this year, although apologies for absence from Rob (been ill for the past week).
See all 47 photos, read more...
PSTOIC Summer VSPP meetup - 16th August 2023(see 14 photos)
With a few bodgers known to be in town, Alan decided to arrange a mini-meetup. "With Rex in Malaysia and Olivier jetting off again there is still a
Very
Special
pStoic
Person right here in London. And so for those of us who are left and those who have just returned there is a plan for a Pstoic mini meet this week on Wednesday evening (16 August)". Brian let everyone know he wasn't the VSSP this time as he was working in Southampton on The Hundred.
The plan was to meet at the "refurbished" Imperial off Leicester Square followed by a meal at the Happy restaurant nearby. We hadn't realised that Wednesday was live music night at the pub. The special guest was Ledda, a long overdue visit from Canada. Alex, Kevin, Martin and Matthew also made it. Alex and Ledda have also been added to the pSTOIC crew WhatsApp group.
See all 14 photos, read more...
PSTOIC annual dinner - 15th January 2023
Bring something analogue(see 43 photos)
Thanks go to Alan and Rex again for organising this year's Bodgers Assemble (8 people).
Numbers this year were slightly up on 2022 with a possible 10 people signed up for the night, unfortunately Doug and Alex could not make it at the last minute. We met at the often used Imperial pub just off Leicester Square, thankfully no bouncer on the door and it soon thinned out nearer Theatre time. Wingmans on Old Compton Street was chosen for the main venue with ample downstairs seating available (at the Henneth Paltrow table). Free WiFi was provided courtesy of 2020Media (and fully tested). This would prove rather useful as the menus were all online.
This year's theme was bring something analogue. Items included:
See all 43 photos, read more...
PSTOIC annual dinner - 29th January 2022
Bring something STOIC(see 45 photos)
Thanks go to Alan and Rex for organising this year's Bodgers Assemble (6 people).
A small group of bodgers met up on 29th January
for a slightly later than planned annual meet up.
Numbers were kept small but the enthusiasm and enjoyment for the evening was anything but. We had a competition,
with the theme being bring something stoic, chosen 2 years ago. Food was courtesy of “Wildwood”, this time in Covent Garden as both the
Gloucester Road branch and Sticky Fingers are permanently closed.
See all 45 photos, read more...
PSTOIC annual dinner - 14th January 2017
Bring something freaky(see 65 photos)
Olivier did another great job organising this year's event, although the Doodle poll take up was slow. Wildwood at Gloucester Road was chosen again as the venue.
This year saw a visit from Russ Casey. The usual pre-meal sharpener started at around 6:00pm at the Hereford Arms, followed by the short walk to the restaurant nearly opposite. Our "usual" long table at Wildwood was arranged for us.
This year's theme was bring something freaky. Items included:
Andy's handmade Furby/Gremlin,
Rob's freaky catnip toy,
Martin's pocket molecular scanner,
Rebecca's colour changing black nail varnish,
Rex's 1970's wig,
Kevin's manic miner T-Shirt,
Doug's Granny Gross Ghosts
Olivier's 40th candles,
Alex's total eclipse video and Roswell artefact and Scorpion paperweight.
See all 65 photos, read more...
PSTOIC annual dinner - 16th January 2016
Bring something illegal(see 50 photos)
Olivier did a great job organising this year's event again, a Doodle poll helped us all choose the date, and Wildwood at Gloucester Road was chosen again as the venue, who it seems are quite email saavy with regards booking alterations.
This year saw another new entrant, Jon Denham. The usual pre-meal sharpener started at around 6:30pm at the Hereford Arms, followed by the short walk to the restaurant nearly opposite. This year Wildwood managed to arrange a single long table for us all to sit at.
This year's theme was bring something illegal (at some point in history, or in some other part of the world). Items included Alan's upside down stamp, Olivier's encryption software, Matt's blindfold, Doug brought some antique items. Jon entered himself as being illegal everywhere but the UK. There was also a tungsten candle bulb, and a fake STOIC badge.
See all 50 photos, read more...
PSTOIC annual booze up / dinner - 10th January 2009
Bring something amazing(see 15 photos)
The annual Hoop & Toy / Rembrandt alumni get together. The theme this year,
Bring something amazing. First off was Alan with his excellent "Charlotte and family" cat calendars. Secondly was a bright green squishy mesh ball provided by Tim. Andy then revealed his submission. We were first supplied with a set of A5 sized Fresnel lenses. Then, hidden inside some antique looking books was to be found a miniature Victorian styled display "tube". Mounted in the case was a fully crafted, tiny, brass flea chariot. At the end of the meal, we were not disappointed with the annual bodge with paying the bill.
See all 15 photos, read more...
Bodge count: 14,893
