PROGRAMME OF EVENTS 2024
Full details of events have been sent by email / post to members. If you require any other information or clarification please contact the Events Secretaries, Dennis & Valerie Hill, by email at: dh.smca@btinternet.com.
We list events in 2024 below.
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Annual General Meeting
Saturday, 23 March 2024
Midlands Air Ambulance (MAA) Headquarters, TF11 8UR
Colonel's Review Trooping the Colour
Saturday, 8 June 2024
NB: Bookings closed
An Afternoon at Cosford Grange
Saturday, 29 June 2024
By kind permission of our Chair, Dr Graham & Mrs J Wynn, afternoon tea at Cosford Grange with the opportunity to walk the gardens and woods where there a few surprises are planned!
Dress Code: Smart casual.
Buffet, Sandwiches, Salad etc. Light refreshments, wine, tea & coffee.
Please bring a raffle prize.
Cost per person: £25
Choral Evensong & Thanks Giving Service
Sunday, 14 July 2024
A Thanks Giving Service at Shrewsbury Abbey to celebrate the 125 th Anniversary of the Shropshire Society in London. The service will be followed by afternoon tea at the Abbey.
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Dress Code: Lounge suit & tie
There will be a retiring collection at the end of the service.
Shrewsbury Flower Show
Netley Hall
Friday 9 August 2024
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Afternoon Tea in the Members’ Enclosure, Shrewsbury Flower Show, The Quarry,
Shrewsbury.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
ALL attendees must either, be an Annual, or Life Member of the Flower Show to gain entrance to the Members’ Enclosure.
Applications for Membership close at 4.00pm on 7 August. Please see the Shrewsbury Flower Show website for further details about applying
for Membership, prices, terms and conditions.
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Dress Code: Smart casual, jacket & tie or
summer suit in Members’ Enclosure.
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Cost per person: £25
Saturday, 14 September 2024
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A Gala Dinner to celebrate the 125th year Anniversary of the Shropshire Society in London.
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There will be a raffle – please donate a prize.
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Dress Code: Dinner Jacket / evening wear.
Decorations, medals and Shropshire Society
jewels
Reception: Welcome drink and Canapes prior to Dinner.
Accommodation:
The Society has negotiated a special room rate for those requiring overnight accommodation. This may appeal to London based members who wish to make the event more of a “weekend away”. Please enquire with Netley Hall for this special discounted room rate, mentioning the Shropshire Society (Telephone: 01743 718339; Email: office@netleyhall.com; Website: www.netleyhall.com)
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Cost per person: £70
Quit Rents Ceremony
Wednesday, 9 October 2024
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Ceremony at Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand,
London.
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Dress Code: Lounge Suit & Tie. Society Jewel
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No charge - applications for this event will close 30 September 2024.
Dinner at Wellington Barracks
Friday, 18 October 2024
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GSM A.J.(Vern) Stokes will host a private guided tour of the Horse Guards Chapel and Museum followed by a drinks reception and Dinner in the Sergeant’s Mess.
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Dress Code: Lounge Suits and Tie. Medals /
Decorations may be worn.
A coach to Wellington Barracks has been
arranged for those travelling from the
Shrewsbury area. The cost for the return
journey is £40.00 per person.
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Cost per person: £50.00 p/p To include a
welcome drink on arrival.
Coach = £40.00 p/p
Christmas Dinner
Thursday, 5 December 2024
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Origins Restaurant, Shrewsbury College of Arts
& Technology, London Road, Shrewsbury.
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Dress Code: Black Tie / Dinner Jacket Medals, national honours & decorations may be worn.
There will be raffle – please donate a prize.
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Cost per person: £30
