Commando Association Summer Service

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The Commando Association hold their annual summer pilgrimage to the Army Commando Memorial at the National Memorial Arboretum, Alrewas. This event is for Commando Association members and Commando veterans. Contact the National Secretary for more. Email [email protected]

Below are examples from 2019 

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.
 

Rates per room:

Single occupancy [£ awaits] for one night DBB / [£ awaits] for 2 nights DBB, 
Double occupancy [£ awaits] for one night DBB / [£ awaits] for 2 nights DBB 
Triple occupancy [£ awaits] for one night / [£ awaits]  for 2nights DBB.

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.

****** The 2020 event was cancelled due to COVID-19. 
****** The 2021 date and venue are yet to be decided.
Date: 
Friday, June 12, 2020 to Sunday, June 14, 2020
National Memorial Arboretum, Alewas

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