DBE Spring Tea
"A Day at the Races"
Hosted by Chapters Lady Nancy Astor and Somerset House of DBE Kansas
April 26, 2:00–4:00 PM | Hillside Christian Church, Kansas City, MO
Guests enjoyed a wonderful afternoon of tradition, tea, and community spirit at our Day at the Races Afternoon Tea on April 26th. Hosted by DBE in Kansas chapters Lady Nancy Astor and Somerset House, the event brought together members, guests, and friends for a truly delightful gathering.
Guests were treated to an elegant tea service featuring a delicious array of offerings — including traditional cucumber, egg salad, and coronation chicken sandwiches, savory sausage rolls, freshly baked scones with lemon curd, lavender cakes, fruit tarts, chocolate-covered strawberries, and assorted chocolates.
Before tea was served, we welcomed a speaker from Heartland Therapeutic Riding in Overland Park, Kansas, who shared inspiring stories about their nonprofit’s work helping children and adults with disabilities in the Kansas City area. It was a wonderful opportunity to learn more about an organization making a real difference in our community.
Adding to the festivities, raffle tickets were sold throughout the afternoon with beautiful baskets awarded to lucky winners. Prizes were also given for the most stylish hats in several categories — a nod to the classic "Day at the Races" tradition!
Both Lady Nancy Astor and Somerset House chapters hosted fabulous booths filled with unique items for sale, and we were thrilled to have Celtic Ranch join us as a vendor, offering beautiful gifts and goods.
It was a truly special afternoon celebrating friendship, philanthropy, and a touch of British charm. Thank you to everyone who joined us and supported this wonderful event!
2024 DBE Summer Tea
"Flowers, Fans & Flirting"
A fun time was had by all the attendees of the Summer Tea "Flowers, Fans, & Flirting" on June 29th! The Tea was hosted by the Somerset House Chapter and the Lady Nancy Astor Chapter. A wonderful and informative talk was given by Alisha Moore Cole on secret Victorian communications through kinds of flowers, calling cards, and fans. Who knew there were so many ways to flirt with or push away suiters in those days?
The Tea itself was a delicious array of finger sandwiches, sausage rolls, and scones served with wonderful homemade lemon curd. The desserts were equally delightful! No one left hungry and thanks to the wonderful hosts' a tea cup was never empty.
Other fun activities include a hat contest and a Victorian costume contest! Many winners were acknowledged and able to select prizes. 4 lovely raffle baskets were given away to lucky winners as well! Guests were also able to purchase British collectibles, beautiful bouquets, yummy treats, and more at the booths provided by both chapters hosting which added to the delights of the day!
