NORTHERN REUNION AND REMEMBRANCE SERVICE 9th/10th NOVEMBER 2019 |
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General. The Northern Reunion for 2019 will be held in the Barton Grange Hotel, Garstang Road, Barton, Preston on Saturday 9th November 2019, followed by the Annual Remembrance Service on Sunday 10th November 2019, in the Church of St Lawrence, Barton. To book your place at the reunion, please complete the attached booking form and return to HHQ by 30th October.
The Reunion. The evening will take the form of a Dinner, to be held in the Grange Room, and as the meal is always excellent and served to a high standard we hope for a good attendance. Those attending Dinner are asked to meet in the main hotel bar adjacent to the reception at 1900hrs. Those who do not wish to sit down for dinner but would like to meet up with friends are welcome to attend and meet from 2000hrs.
The Remembrance Service. On Sunday morning the Remembrance Service will be held in the Church of St Lawrence, Barton, and we are hoping that as many Old Comrades as possible will attend.
The marching party will form up in the hotel car park before marching the short distance to church. Please note that the Boars Head pub, adjacent to the church, has closed and the car park is no longer available for use. Those attending the service are asked to park in the far side of the Barton Grange car park (on the left as you enter), please do not use the car park in front of the hotel, unless you are a guest of the hotel.
At the present time there are no ashes awaiting interment to the Columbarium for this year.
Programme. Dates and timings are as follows:
The Reunion. The evening will take the form of a Dinner, to be held in the Grange Room, and as the meal is always excellent and served to a high standard we hope for a good attendance. Those attending Dinner are asked to meet in the main hotel bar adjacent to the reception at 1900hrs. Those who do not wish to sit down for dinner but would like to meet up with friends are welcome to attend and meet from 2000hrs.
The Remembrance Service. On Sunday morning the Remembrance Service will be held in the Church of St Lawrence, Barton, and we are hoping that as many Old Comrades as possible will attend.
The marching party will form up in the hotel car park before marching the short distance to church. Please note that the Boars Head pub, adjacent to the church, has closed and the car park is no longer available for use. Those attending the service are asked to park in the far side of the Barton Grange car park (on the left as you enter), please do not use the car park in front of the hotel, unless you are a guest of the hotel.
At the present time there are no ashes awaiting interment to the Columbarium for this year.
Programme. Dates and timings are as follows:
Annual Reunion Dinner – Saturday 9th November 2019
Remembrance Service – Sunday 10th November 2019
Dress. Dress is as follows:
Saturday Evening
Dinner Suits or Blazer/Slacks with tie, no medals. (Note: Not Black Tie)
Social Smart casual (No jeans)
Sunday Morning Remembrance Service
Suits or Blazer with Regimental tie and medals.
Menu. The menu for the evening is below. Any special dietary requirements can be catered for; please call HHQ to discuss your needs.
- 1900 hrs Reception for those sitting down to dinner.
- 1930 hrs Dinner.
- 2000 hrs Reception for those who are not dining.
- 2359 hrs Bars close.
Remembrance Service – Sunday 10th November 2019
- 1000hrs Form up in the car park outside The Barton Grange Hotel.
- 1030hrs Remembrance Service
Dress. Dress is as follows:
Saturday Evening
Dinner Suits or Blazer/Slacks with tie, no medals. (Note: Not Black Tie)
Social Smart casual (No jeans)
Sunday Morning Remembrance Service
Suits or Blazer with Regimental tie and medals.
Menu. The menu for the evening is below. Any special dietary requirements can be catered for; please call HHQ to discuss your needs.
Goats Cheese and Red Onion Marmalade Tart
Served with Watercress and Sticky Balsamic
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Pan Seared Lancashire Breast of Chicken,
Served with Rosemary Gratin Potatoes, Roasted Celeriac,
Green Beans and Tarragon Jus
Or
(V) Butternut Squash Risotto,
Served with Baby Courgettes, Crispy Kale, Fresh Parmesan, Toasted Pine Nuts
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Classic Crème Brulee
Shortbread Biscuits, Crushed Berries
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Tea or Coffee with After Dinner Chocolate
Served with Watercress and Sticky Balsamic
~oo0oo~
Pan Seared Lancashire Breast of Chicken,
Served with Rosemary Gratin Potatoes, Roasted Celeriac,
Green Beans and Tarragon Jus
Or
(V) Butternut Squash Risotto,
Served with Baby Courgettes, Crispy Kale, Fresh Parmesan, Toasted Pine Nuts
~oo0oo~
Classic Crème Brulee
Shortbread Biscuits, Crushed Berries
~oo0oo~
Tea or Coffee with After Dinner Chocolate
Costs. The cost of the Reunion Dinner, including wine/soft drink at the table, will be £30.00 per head.
Accommodation. Accommodation is available in the Barton Grange Hotel, and a number of rooms have been pre-reserved for the function. Please contact the Barton Grange hotel direct to book your accommodation by Fri 19th October, the Hotel main telephone number is 01772 862551. During the call advise that you are attending the King’s Royal Hussars Annual Reunion to ensure that you get the special price mentioned below. You will need a valid credit/debit card to make your booking. It is advised that if you wish to stay at The Barton Grange Hotel that you book your accommodation as early as possible as HHQ will not be holding any rooms.
Rooms at the Barton Grange Hotel for the nights of Friday, Saturday and Sunday will be available at a cost of £87.50 (Double/Twin) - £77.50 (Single) - including full English breakfast.
We look forward to seeing you on the evening. Please remember to book your accommodation with The Barton Grange by Fri 19th Oct and send your returns to HHQ by 30th Oct.
Accommodation. Accommodation is available in the Barton Grange Hotel, and a number of rooms have been pre-reserved for the function. Please contact the Barton Grange hotel direct to book your accommodation by Fri 19th October, the Hotel main telephone number is 01772 862551. During the call advise that you are attending the King’s Royal Hussars Annual Reunion to ensure that you get the special price mentioned below. You will need a valid credit/debit card to make your booking. It is advised that if you wish to stay at The Barton Grange Hotel that you book your accommodation as early as possible as HHQ will not be holding any rooms.
Rooms at the Barton Grange Hotel for the nights of Friday, Saturday and Sunday will be available at a cost of £87.50 (Double/Twin) - £77.50 (Single) - including full English breakfast.
We look forward to seeing you on the evening. Please remember to book your accommodation with The Barton Grange by Fri 19th Oct and send your returns to HHQ by 30th Oct.