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.
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.
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
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.
Dress Code: Smart casual, jacket & tie or
summer suit in Members’ Enclosure.
Cost per person: £25
Saturday, 14 September 2024
A Gala Dinner to celebrate the 125th year Anniversary of the Shropshire Society in London.
There will be a raffle – please donate a prize.
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)
Cost per person: £70
Quit Rents Ceremony
Wednesday, 9 October 2024
Ceremony at Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand,
London.
Dress Code: Lounge Suit & Tie. Society Jewel
No charge - applications for this event will close 30 September 2024.
Dinner at Wellington Barracks
Friday, 18 October 2024
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.
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.
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
Origins Restaurant, Shrewsbury College of Arts
& Technology, London Road, Shrewsbury.
Dress Code: Black Tie / Dinner Jacket Medals, national honours & decorations may be worn.
There will be raffle – please donate a prize.
Cost per person: £30