HMS COLLINGWOOD WRNS100 AFTERNOON TEA – FRIDAY 28 JULY 2017

On Friday 28th July 2017, HMS Collingwood will be hosting afternoon tea in the Wardroom to mark the occasion of the formation of the Women’s Royal Naval Service 100 years ago. The event is open to all former members of the WRNS and those still serving who wore the ‘blue’ primarily in the Portsmouth/Fareham/Lee on the Solent area. Details and the application form are below.

Capacity. There are 140 places available for this event and applications will be accepted on a first come first served basis. If there are more applications than spaces a reserve list will be operated in case anyone withdraws their original application. All applications will be acknowledged – the application form requests contact details for this purpose.

Cost. £25 per head.

Timings. 1500 -1800 (the Main Gate will expect arrivals from 1430 onwards).

Programme.

Glass of ‘fizz’ on arrival (a non- alcoholic alternative will be on offer).

Afternoon tea consisting of open and closed sandwiches, strawberries, cakes, scones and assorted pastries, tea and coffee etc. This will be served in the Main Bar/Conservatory area where tables and chairs will be set out. If the weather is fine on the day the conservatory doors can be opened and attendees can step outside if they so wish.

Cash bar available from 1600.

Raffle (a strip of 5 tickets will be on each place setting – extra tickets can be purchased on the day - proceeds to the WRNS BT)

Selection of appropriate music by a quartet from the Collingwood Volunteer Band.

On departure each attendee will be given a limited edition HMS COLLINGWOOD WRNS100 Afternoon Tea gift as a memento of the occasion.

A seating plan will be designed; therefore attendees should indicate on their application form if they wish to sit with a group of friends or their AOW branch. Tables seat 10. Every attempt will be made to accommodate requests but please understand it may not always be possible.

Rig. This is designed to be a relaxed, informal event so rig should be whatever people are comfortable in, excepting jeans. Hats do not need to be worn but can be if attendees wish to do so. Serving personnel will be in daily working rig.

Parking. There will be ample parking space within easy walking distance of the Wardroom. Attendees will be directed where to park by (blue badge holders) should indicate as such on their application form as there will be some limited car parking places in front of the Wardroom.

General Enquiries. All general enquires about this event should be directed to:

Commander Heather Rimmer RN

938252409 (01329 332409)

HMS COLLINGWOOD WRNS100 AFTERNOON TEA - FRI 28 JUL 17 - APPLICATION FORM

Those wishing to attend the WRNS100 Afternoon Tea event are kindly requested to complete this form and either send by e mail or in the post by 30 Apr 17 to:

Chief Petty Officer Debbie Faben

Victory Squadron

Bryson Hall

HMS Collingwood

Newgate Lane

Fareham

Hants
PO14 1AS

93825 2794 (01329 332794)

Name (i.e. what you would wish to see on the seating plan and your place card):

Contact details (e.g. mobile, landline, e mail – please state how you would prefer to be contacted ):

Car details (registration/make/model/colour):

Disabled (Blue badge holder)? Please indicate by stating YES or NO.

Any special dietary requirements (please specify):

Do you wish to sit with anyone in particular ie friend or AOW branch - please specify:

How do you wish to pay? Please specify (cheque, internet bank transfer, mess number?) If by mess number please provide here ….. Details of payment means are below.

Any other information need to be aware of?

Payment means:

Tickets cost £25 per head and payment can be made in the following ways:

1.  By cheque. Cheques should be made payable to ‘Wardroom Mess HMS Collingwood’. Please mark the back of the cheque with WRNS100 – F8100.

2.  Internet Bank Transfer. Complete an internet bank transfer to HMS Collingwood Sort Code: 12-20-29 Account Number: 00574426 and using the reference WRNS100 – F8100.

3.  Mess number. Only for those members of HMS Collingwood Wardroom Mess or HMS Collingwood Senior Rates Mess.

4. Cancellation Policy. A full refund is possible for anyone who has to withdraw their application up to and including the 14 Jul 17.