April: Commando Veterans visit to the Royal Hospital Chelsea

Our annual visit to the Royal Hospital Chelsea. We have a small parade with the In-Pensioners and Commando Veterans, followed by a service in the Hospital Chapel complete with Chapel choir, followed by refreshments and a buffet lunch. A great family day out. The National Army Museum is just next door also - free admission. The date for our visit next year will be Sunday 14 April 2013 commencing at 1000hrs. Please contact the Secretary for more details.

June: Commando Summer Service at the National Memorial Arboretum, Alrewas

Our next summer pilgrimage to our very own Commando Memorial at Alrewas (unveiled in July 2007 by HRH The Duke of Edinburgh) will take place over Friday 28 to Sunday 30 June 2013. Events will start Saturday morning where we shall visit the National Memorial Arboretum for their Armed Forces Memorial celebrations, it will also be a chance to see the newly renovated Army Commando Memorial. This will be followed by a dinner back at the Lea Marston Hotel and the Commando Summer Service by the Commando Memorial will proceed at 1015hrs on Sunday morning. Bookings can be made via Fred Davies ( This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ) but please be quick as spaces are limited. Alternatively, you can join us for the Commando Service on Sunday morning, we would be delighted to see you there.

November: Fort William & Spean Bridge Remembrance Parades

Each year over the weekend of Remembrance Sunday the WW2, post war and present day Commandos and their families and friends gather at Spean Bridge’s famous Commando Memorial to remember their passed comrades.

Former and serving Commando’s travel from across the globe to attend this now world famous event.

Both Army and Royal Marine Commandos and special units from all forces are represented and many former comrades are re-united for the first time at this emotional service.

The 2013 Remembrance celebrations will take place over the weekend of 8/9/10 November. Outline timings are set out below.

Friday 8 November:

1400: Lochaber High School - Wind and Pipe Band Concert.

Saturday 9 November:

1030 - Visit to the new Commando Exhibition in the West Highland Museum, Fort William. Followed by a visit to Achnacarry.

1600 - CVA AGM (Members only)

2000 onwards - all welcome to join us in Alex for CVA draw/auction, entertainment etc.

Sunday 10 November:

1030: Fort William Town Parade - RV in Alex

1430 - Commando Memorial Parade

Posters will be displayed in the Alexandra and Ben Nevis Hotels with confirmed events and timings.

Accomodation: Rooms at the Alexandra Hotel and Ben Nevis Hotel can be booked direct by calling 01397 702241 or email - This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Rooms at the Spean Bridge Hotel can be booked on 01397 712250. Please quote the CVA for our special discount.

Please note that those Commando Veterans wishing to attend the London Cenotaph Parade can do so by contacting Rich Carr - This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it