Commando Association Summer Service

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Dates: 
Friday, June 12, 2020 - 14:00 to Sunday, June 14, 2020 - 16:00
National Memorial Arboretum, Alewas
Latest Update (18/3/20): The 2020 Event has been postponed due to the Coronavirus outbreak.
 
The Commando Association hold their annual summer pilgrimage to the Army Commando Memorial at the National Memorial Arboretum, Alrewas. Contact their National Secretary Fred Davies for full details.   [email protected] 
 
This event is for Commando Association members and Commando veterans.

Venue: 

Lea Marston Hotel, Sutton Coldfield
4 star hotel with pool, beauty and leisure facilities and golf course
http://www.leamarstonhotel.co.uk/index.asp

Itinerary:

Friday 14000hrs - Meet, greet, and informal dinner.
Saturday 0930hrs - After breakfast, proceed to the National Memorial Arboretum for conducted tour.
Saturday 1800hrs  - Commando Association Dinner and Cabaret
Sunday 1015hrs   -  After breakfast, return to the National Arboretum for Commando Parade and short Service of Remembrance.
 

The rates per room are:

Single occupancy £82.00 for one night DBB / £157.00 for 2 nights DBB, 
Double occupancy £112 for one night DBB / £217 for 2 nights DBB 
Triple occupancy £147 for one night / £287 for 2nights DBB
on the basis that we will take at least 50 rooms, so we really do need your support and earliest response - a £50 deposit will secure.

Please request a booking form and then return with cheque, made payable to F N Davies CA HQ. [email protected]

Dinner Menu Options (Saturday night) 

Starters: 
Carrot and Coriander Soup
or
Rosette Melon and Poached Berries
Main: 
Blade of Beef, Wild Mushroom Cafe au Lait Sauce
or
Fillet of Salmon, Crushed New Potatoes, Watercress Sauce
Dessert: 
White chocolate and raspberry cheesecake
or 
Selection of 3 Local Cheeses, Chutney, Celery and Walnut Bread.

Please advise if you have any special dietary requirements.

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