London and Home Counties UDR Group, Anniversary Dinner, 3rd April 2010
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Members please note that this event is organised by the London and Home Counties UDR Group by John McDonald, from whom tickets and further information may be obtained
19.30 hrs Gascoigne Suite, The Union Jack Club, Waterloo, London
The month of April 2010 will be the 40th Anniversary of the formation of the Ulster Defence Regiment and the 40th Anniversary of the disbanding of the Ulster Special Constabulary and to commemorate both these events, along with our comrades of the former Ulster Special Constabulary, the Group will be hosting a Regimental Dinner with Regimental Piper, Lambeg Drum Display and Irish Ceilidh band. Capacity for the evening, that is expected to finish at 01.00hrs, is 120 persons.
Guest speaker is Maj. (Ret) Wallace Clark UDR, author of "Guns in Ulster" and "Brave men and true". Maj. Wallace served as District Commander of the USC in South Derry and later as Company Commander of "F" Company, 5 UDR in Maghera.
In order that the celebrations can be enjoyed by as many people as possible we have provided two ways to attend.
A full ticket, for celebrations starting at 1930 hrs, that includes the three course Regimental Dinner and Guest Speaker, first pipers set and charity presentation; followed by "Bowstring" ceilaih band, second pipers' set, the Lambeg Drum Display and late buffet supper. Price per person is £50
Late evening ticket with celebrations from 2130 hrs with live entertainment by "Bowstring" ceilaih band, the pipers' set, the Lambeg Drum Display and late buffet supper. Price per person is £20
Members of the CIROCA are welcome to attend either session and full payment is required by 27 March 2010; please contact John McDonald for more information on how to pay for your ticket.