A Message from the Chairman

NEWSLETTER OF THE ARMY & NAVY CLUB

36 Pall Mall, London, SW1Y 5JN Issue No. 52 | Winter 2018

A Message from the Chairman January 2017, your Board agreed to raise subscriptions by around 7.5%; we are pleased that we still have much lower subscription Major General Peter Grant Peterkin CB OBE rates than most neighbouring Clubs in SW1. Details of the revised subscriptions are included in this Newsletter. After taking over as your Chairman at the Annual General Meeting in September, I am pleased to Stephen Simmons, Chair of the House Committee, has already made have the opportunity to write to you all. a number of changes to the Dining Room (previously called the Coffee Room); the menu has been improved and the layout changed to make it It is important that we look to the future and those of you attending more comfortable. Reductions have been made to the Wine List prices the AGM will have experienced the positive theme of reconciliation and his Committee has also suggested the refurbishment of some of between those who had been supporters of Project Bison and those the bedrooms and the conversion of some of the space into a small who had had concerns about the concept and costs. The Club fitness centre. The Board has also agreed to reduce the bedroom was most fortunate that Paul Botterill, the Acting Chairman after the charges, which we feel have hitherto been a little on the high side: we resignation of Colonel Ian Paterson, conducted proceedings in a spirit hope, indeed we are confident that room charges more in line with of openness and inclusion and was prepared to allow the Special those of our competitors will both attract new members and encourage Resolutions to be discussed at the AGM. We were also lucky to be existing members to use their club more, particularly when combined able to turn to an existing member, Tim Hartley QC, who volunteered with the lower wine and food charges that have been put in place. to chair this part of the meeting. There was a strong sense of support We are also working hard to provide a greater variety of events at the and affection for our Club and a determination to move forward Club to appeal to a wider cross-section of our members. In addition together to transform our operations, finances and relationships. to Tim Hartley’s talents at the AGM, he is one of two Englishmen on the Conseil de la Jurade de Saint-Emilion and has become the Club’s The customary Board meeting was held after the AGM and our priority Master of the Cellar. I hope that you will soon be enjoying the fruits of was to ensure that any new Board was compliant with our own Articles his expertise and his aim to find a greater range of affordable wines. and Constitution. We knew we had narrowly missed getting the 40% of votes necessary to change the Club’s Articles, so we needed to have The main priority for the Membership Committee led by Captain Niall a 75/25% split of Full Military Members to Full Members on the Board Macnaughton and the Women’s Committee led by Professor Caroline by co-opting four Full Military Members. We were joined Gatrell, is to increase the number of paying members, to by Major Frank Froud (as Vice Chairman), Captain Edward encourage more younger members to join, and to make “ The restored Album (a lawyer able to guide the Board on legal matters), The Rag an attractive and welcoming venue for women. Captain Niall Macnaughton (Chairman Membership good fortunes of This will not change the enduring military ethos at The Rag Committee), and Brigadier John Lucken. We were fortunate the Club is in the but instead ensure that the Club is a venue in itself and that they had all done recent work with the Board and so is used by more members and their friends, creating an hands of us all ” were able to hit the ground running. atmosphere where people will choose to pop in for a drink or a meal. It is hoped that the trial relaxation in dress code The Board’s subsequent clear priority was the need to address the will help in this. The Dress Code is revised to state ‘We have no dress current financial position whilst also looking further ahead as to how code at the Club other than asking members to dress in a manner best the Club might be restructured, including a pressing need to alter which they feel is appropriate to the occasion, and with consideration the terms of the Articles and Constitution as they reflect an era when for other guests’. This trial will run for six months. The Board felt that most of the membership was military. Such changes need to be the the new arrangement better reflected what members, their friends basis of the Club’s growth both in terms of membership numbers and and guests were wearing outside the Club. Enforcement of the former revenue streams. John Theophilus and his Finance Committee face Dress Code was highlighted by the staff as the most problematic making some difficult recommendations to the Board: the Club has aspect of their work and several members asked for a change. lost some 25% of our cash or liquid assets and is trading some 15% The Board felt that this would encourage new and younger members below year on year; both 2017 and 2018 were difficult and we are to join and use the Club. forecasting an unavoidable budget deficit in 2019. The figures in 2018 were helped by the sale of the Queen Victoria bust, but family silver The secret to turning our financial situation around is really quite can only be sold once. The Board will consider things very carefully simple. I am told that if each of us paying members stayed at before using the investment portfolio or using the existing loan the Club and used its facilities just once more than at present, our facility, which is secured against the investment portfolio. Our capital revenues would increase by £550k and the current revenue issue expenditure is constrained by our limited cash holdings. The Club would be behind us. So the restored good fortunes of the Club is in needs investments in both the Mechanical & Electrical systems – the the hands of us all; do come and stay, encourage your friends, family lifts are nearly 20 years old – and in some necessary improvements in and colleagues to join, try the new menu and wine list. Once the the facilities to make the Club more relevant, attractive and better value new Members’ Forum on The Rag website is up and running in a few for money to our members. Hence the Board’s recent agreement that weeks’ time, you can then give us your views or, in the interim, please Club subscriptions would have to be increased now so as to be in time email your comments to [email protected]. for the annual cut-off date for Direct Debits. Given increased running costs such as business rates, the salaries of the lowest paid staff, I look forward to meeting many of you and hearing your views over the and the fact that there had been no increase in subscriptions since coming months. UPCOMING EVENTS We hope you will enjoy the programme below and that you will be able to attend some of these events. Please note there are only a limited number of tickets for many of the events, so early booking is recommended. Please apply by completing the events booking form on the back page. If you have any enquiries, please contact Emily or Juliet at [email protected] or call 020 7827 8079.

PLEASE NOTE: Unless otherwise stated, Members should make Club Talk: In conversation with Louis de Bernières their own way to events and exhibitions. Your receipt for payments Wednesday 28th November 2018, 19.00 of events organised by the Club will include a map and directions Acclaimed author Louis de Bernières, famed for his fourth on how to get to them. novel ‘Captain Corelli's Mandolin’, will be in conversation about his new book ‘So Much Life Left Over’ amongst other topics. Club Talk: The King’s Pilgrimage Tickets: £15 per person to include glass th Monday 26 November 2018, 11.30 of wine An account of King George V’s visit to the war graves in Belgium and France. Tickets: £10 per person to include glass of wine Carol Concert at St. James's Church, Piccadilly

Tuesday 4th December 2018, 18.30 Club Talk: Operation Aleppo Carol Concert at St James's Church Tuesday 27th November 2018, 18.00 Piccadilly with the East India Club and An unprecedented insight into the most The Naval & Military Club. ambitious Russian military campaign since the Tickets: £15 for carol concert only, £40 for carols and buffet Soviet intervention in Afghanistan in the 1980s. 10% accommodation discount Tickets: £10 per person to include glass of wine

FOR YOUR DIARY DATE EVENT

Monday 26th November Club Talk: The King’s Pilgrimage

Tuesday 27th November Club Talk: Operation Aleppo

Wednesday 28th November Club Talk: In conversation with Louis de Bernières

Tuesday 4th December Carol Concert at St. James’s Church, Piccadilly

Thursday 6th December Club Talk: Max Hastings, Vietnam – an epic tragedy

Thursday 6th December Members Christmas Drinks

Thursday 13th December Members Christmas Lunch

Wednesday 16th January Club Talk: Florence Nightingale and the Crimean War. An Undeserved Reputation?

Wednesday 23rd January Burns Night Ceilidh

Thursday 31st January Club Talk: Stress, Health and Happiness

Thursday 7th February The Phantom of the Opera

Thursday 14th February Club Talk: In conversation with Sir Chris Bonington CVO CBE DL

Thursday 21st February Club Talk: Haig’s Enemy - Crown Prince Rupprecht and Germany’s War on the Western Front

Friday 22nd February Guided tour of The Lost Treasures of Strawberry Hill Exhibition

Wednesday 20th March The History of the Club through its Art and Artefacts

Saturday 1st June Colonel’s Review Parade and Lunch

Thursday 6th June Tri-Club Summer Drinks Reception with East India and Naval & Military Club

Saturday 8th June Trooping the Colour Buffet Lunch

Wednesday 19th June Royal Ascot 2019, Villiers Club Veranda NEWSLETTER OF THE ARMY & NAVY CLUB

Club Talk: Max Hastings, Vietnam - an epic tragedy Club Talk: Haig's Enemy - Crown Prince Thursday 6th December 2018, 17.30 Rupprecht and Germany's War on the Western The Club is thrilled to welcome celebrated author, broadcaster Front (lecture) and journalist Max Hastings to talk about Thursday 21st February 2019, 18.00 his latest book ‘Vietnam – an epic tragedy’. Jonathan Boff’s new book provides a slightly Max will also be available for questions different perspective on WWI, based on the diaries of Crown and signing afterwards. Prince Rupprecht. A compelling tale of a man who lost not only Tickets: £15 per person to include glass of wine the war, but also his son and his throne. Tickets: £10 to include glass of wine

Members Christmas Drinks Thursday 6th December 2018, 18.30 Guided tour of The Lost Treasures of Strawberry Hill Exhibition Fizz and nibbles to celebrate the Friday 22nd February 2019, 10.00 festive season. An exciting once in a lifetime opportunity to see pieces of Horace Walpole’s Strawberry Hill collection which were lost in the Great Tickets: £20 per person -15% accommodation discount Sale of 1842, returned to their original location at Strawberry Hill. Tickets: £58 to include refreshments, Members Christmas Lunch guided tour, coach journey back to the th Thursday 13 December 2018, 12.30 Club and lunch with wine Join us for the Club’s annual festive lunch. Tickets: £55 per person to include drinks reception, three courses and wine Club through its Art and Artefacts Wednesday 20th March 2019, 18.00 Hosted by Major Paul Skelton-Stroud, Club Talk: Florence Nightingale and the Co-opted House Committee Member for Crimean War. An Undeserved Reputation? Club Libraries, Archives, Art & Artefacts. th Wednesday 16 January 2019, 11.30 Tickets: £30 to include tour, two-course dinner in the Dining Room Our speaker, Dr. Keith Williams, and a glass of wine takes a closer look at the nurse’s influence on military medicine. Tickets: £10 per person to include glass of wine Colonel’s Review Parade and Lunch Saturday 1st June 2019, 11.00 At time of going to press tickets for the parade Burns Night Ceilidh have not been allocated. rd Wednesday 23 January 2019, 19.30 To register your interest please email One of the highlights of the year as we celebrate the life of [email protected] Scotland’s National Poet. Join us for a whisky reception, buffet and live ceilidh band. Don’t worry if you’ve Tri-Club Summer Drinks Reception with East never tried these Highland favourites before, India and The Naval & Military Club our caller will take you through the steps! Thursday 6th June 2019, 18.30 Tickets: £50 to include a whisky reception Annual event with drinks and canapes held and buffet dinner in St. James’s Square Gardens. To register your interest please email [email protected] Club Talk: Stress, Health and Happiness

Thursday 31st January 2019, 18.00 Trooping the Colour Buffet Lunch Our speaker is John Gallacher, Professor of Saturday 8th June 2019, 12.30 Cognitive Health at the University of Oxford. Join us for this annual buffet lunch following the parade. Please Tickets: £10 to include glass of wine note that the Club is not able to get tickets for the actual parade, this price includes The Phantom of the Opera the lunch only. Thursday 7th February 2019, 12.45 Tickets: £40 per person to include buffet Attend the matinee performance of this multi- and ½ bottle of wine award winning musical, which is preceded by a light lunch at the Club. Royal Ascot 2019, Villiers Club Veranda Tickets: £55 to include pre-theatre lunch with wine Wednesday 19th June 2019 and matinee performance. Limited tickets available. Limited tickets available to attend the annual centerpiece of Ascot's year, a Club Talk: In conversation with Sir Chris tradition which dates back to 1711 when Bonington CVO CBE DL it was founded by Queen Anne. Thursday 14th February 2019, 18.00 Tickets: £250 to include private enclosure ticket, all food Mountaineer, writer, photographer, and drinks throughout the day lecturer and fellow Club Member. Tickets: £10 to include glass of wine

Subscription Rates 2019 A message from the Membership Office

Please see below the Membership rates for 2019. Your individual membership rate for 2019 can be found in the cover letter included with this Club newsletter. If you feel AGE ANNUAL MONTHLY that your membership rate is incorrect, please contact the Membership Office by email [email protected] or call 0207 827 8021. 75 and over Unified £616.80 £51.40

Retained Country £547.20 £45.60 If the cover letter is correct, you need take no further action. Please note that the age-related subscriptions are determined Over 40 Years £385.20 £32.10 by the Members’ age on the 1st January and that rate will apply to the entire subscription year. Members are reminded that it Widow(er) of Member £385.20 £32.10 is a Club Regulation that all Subscriptions are paid via Direct Debit. This is to ease the administrative burden and help the Family Package £800.40 £66.70 Club keep running costs as low as possible.

Spouse of Member £385.20 £32.10 If you are not currently paying by Direct Debit please contact the Membership Office to request a Direct Debit Mandate via telephone on 0207 827 8021 or email at [email protected]. 35-74 Unified £715.20 £59.60 Alternatively please write in to the Membership Coordinator at the Army & Navy Club, 36 Pall Mall, London, SW1Y 5JN. Retained Country £649.20 £54.10 Once a Direct Debit Mandate has been received, please Over 40 Years £414.00 £34.50 complete and return to the Club as soon as possible. It will then Widow(er) of a Member £396.00 £33.00 be requested from the next available Direct Debit run. Please note, all completed Mandates should be sent back to the Club by Serving Officer 36-37 £514.80 £42.90 post, with the reference number left blank.

Serving Officer 38-40 £589.20 £49.10 For exceptional circumstances, such as overseas Members and those without a UK bank account, please note that alternatives such as Family Package £936.00 £78.00 annual bank transfers and credit card payments can be arranged. For further information, please contact the Membership office. Spouse of a Member £441.60 £36.80

Caroline Clarke Under 35 Spouse of a Member £385.20 £32.10 As you know, the Club’s Membership Secretary, Widow(er) of a Member £385.20 £32.10 Caroline Clarke, has been away from work for the past 5 months due to illness. Serving Officer 29-35 £396.00 £33.00 During this period in hospital she has made steady progress Non Serving 29-35 £396.00 £33.00 and wishes to pass on her grateful thanks to all members who All under 29 £253.20 £21.10 have wished her a speedy recovery. She hopes to be released from hospital over the coming weeks and return to work, health permitting, very soon.

CHANGE OF CONTACT DETAILS

Please complete the form below to notify us of any changes MEMBERSHIP CO-ORDINATOR to your contact information and return it to the Membership Army and Navy Club, Co-ordinator. Please also advise us of any changes to your 36 Pall Mall – London SW1Y 5JN banking arrangements. Email: [email protected]

RANK/TITLE FULL NAME ADDRESS POST CODE TEL (HOME) TEL (WORK) TEL (MOB) EMAIL Reciprocal Club Focus ROYAL VARUNA YACHT CLUB The setting of The Royal Varuna Yacht Club is stunning. It lies on the point between Pattaya and Jomtien beaches, 85 miles southeast of Bangkok and 1¼ hours from Suvarnaphumi Airport, in its own 5 acres of land complete with private beach and uninterrupted views out over deep blue sea, towards the island of Koh Larn in the Gulf of Siam.

The Club was founded in 1957 after an advertisement appeared the sailing competition of the 1967 South East Asia Peninsula in the Bangkok Post in April of that year seeking ‘like-minded Games and in the last 20 years, four World Championships have friends to form a boating club’. One of this group of friends was been held at the club. Members now sail Hobie Cats, Lasers, Prince Bhisadij Rajani, an advisor to King Bhumibol, who himself Enterprises and Optimists. Visitors can hire boats and sailing began to sail at the Club in 1960 and whose patronage certainly instruction is available at very affordable rates. helped in the early days. At first, the members sailed in a motley collection of Enterprises, Ospreys, a folkboat and a sailing canoe. The new clubhouse, opened in January 2005 by the Crown Prince, is immaculate. Food, both western and Thai, is simple, Membership grew as Bangkokians, escaping from the heat of wholesome and inexpensive. Accommodation is modern, the city each weekend, headed southeast over the Bang Pa clean, comfortable and extremely good value - around £35 Kong River and the Club prospered. The King often sailed in per night for a double. his own Enterprise ‘Rajpatan’ (Royal Pattern), on one occasion A couple of days at the sailing against, amongst others, Prince Phillip who was visiting Varuna constitutes a first rate, Thailand, in a race from Varuna to Koh Larn. The King won relaxing holiday in itself but and Prince Phillip, notwithstanding a distinguished Royal Navy it is also an ideal base from past, came 21st out of-well-21! Back at the clubhouse the King which to explore the Province would often form part of an impromptu quartet in which he of Rayong with its beautiful played the saxophone accompanied by Maurice Rocco from the beaches and also further Oriental Hotel. The Club continued to grow and prosper, hosting east, towards Cambodia.

CHRISTMAS AT THE CLUB Christmas is just around the corner and at such a busy time of year we appreciate that festive diaries fill up fast and there’s much to prepare in advance of the holiday season. Here’s a round-up of the Club’s Christmas-related events, news and ideas.

Carol Concert at St. James’s Church, Piccadilly – 4th December Club Shop – our online store has a range of gifts and products 2018 at 18.30 that would make perfect gifts including Club branded clothing and The annual carol service - includes an option to attend a buffet accessories, the 2019 military diary and a fine selection of wines, dinner back at the club after the service. champagne and port. Browse and buy online in the members area Tickets: £15 per person - carol concert with mulled wine and mince on our website www.therag.co.uk or contact Reception. pies or £40 per person - carol concert, buffet supper and wine. Gift Vouchers – The Club has Dining Room gift vouchers available Christmas Drinks – 6th December 2018 from 18.30 - 20.30 – these come in £30 denominations and can be purchased from Join us and your fellow club members for Christmas Drinks - the Reception or online in the Club shop. perfect opportunity to start the celebrations early and get into the Christmas spirit. Membership – why not give the gift of membership? Share all Tickets: £20 per person for festive fizz and nibbles that is great about The Rag with a valued friend, colleague or family member with membership rates ranging from £22 - £60 Christmas Lunch – 13th December 2018 at 12.30pm per month. Get in touch with the Membership office on Usher in the festive season in style by joining us for the Club’s 020 7827 8021 or email [email protected] annual Christmas Lunch with a traditional menu of turkey and to explore the options. all the trimmings. Tickets: £55 per person to include arrival drink, three-course Christmas & New Year closing dates 2018-19 – This year the Club festive menu plus half bottle of wine. will close after lunch on Friday 21st December with no facilities, including accommodation, Christmas gift ideas open after 3pm. The Club will re-open in the If you’re struggling to come up with the ideal gift for friends or New Year on Wednesday 2nd January. family here are some helpful suggestions to get you inspired: RECENT IMPROVEMENTS

The Club’s Board have been busy reviewing many areas of the Club and the facilities offered to members and their guests. The House Committee has already implemented some changes which have seen the Coffee Room renamed the Dining Room and introduction of a new, simpler and more competitively priced menu and restyled layout that is more welcoming and ambient.

The Club’s wine and drinks offering has also been revamped with the expert help of Malcolm Fuller and Tim Hartley, Master of the Cellar, who have systematically reviewed the wine list and come up with an exciting new line-up that is both comprehensive and satisfyingly good value.

Also, the Board has decided to implement a trial change to the Dress Code which has been revised to state ‘We have no dress code at the Club other than asking members to dress in a manner which they feel is appropriate to the occasion, and with consideration for other guests’ – this trial will be reviewed after six months.

Other areas of the Club to have received attention are the Smoking Room which has been refreshed with the introduction of new plants and improved layout, the Pall Mall Room now welcomes breakfast guests most mornings and the experience in the upstairs Ribbon bar has been enhanced with better lighting and smartened up terrace areas.

Also coming up, the Board will be revising bedroom and garage prices as advised by the Chairman, which will indicate further the Board’s desire to enrich the Members’ experience at the Club and make it more enjoyable and comfortable place to come and spend time with friends, family and colleagues.

DINING ROOM MENU

First Course Additional Side Dishes £3.50 each: Soup of the day £4.95 Buttered spinach, Green salad, Seasonal vegetables House terrine, celeriac rémoulade, capers, sourdough £5.50 Smoked salmon, shallots and capers £9.50 Roast of the day Potted shrimp, pickled cucumber, sourdough £9.50 Monday Roast Leg of Somerset Lamb £18.75 Ham hock and mustard croquette, parsley and pickled shallot salad £5.50 Tuesday Roast Corn Fed Chicken £15.95 Burrata, cherry tomatoes, gremolata (V) £5.95 Wednesday Whole Roasted Honey and Mustard Ham £15.95 Thursday Roast Rump of Essex Beef £19.20 Main Course Friday Whole Roasted Lemon Sole au Meunière £19.50 Pie of the day, seasonal vegetables £14.50 Charred sirloin steak, green beans in shallot butter, watercress, Dessert hand cut fries, peppercorn sauce £18.50 Chef’s daily dessert special £5.75 Crown prince pumpkin and pearl barley parcel, pear, chicory Chocolate delight £5.75 and walnut salad (Vegan) £13.95 Daily dessert sharing plate for two people £5.75 Catch of the day, brown butter, capers & parsley, heritage potatoes £19.95 Fresh fruit salad with cream or ice cream £5.75 Baked fillet of Cod in winter mushroom and dill sauce, Selection of cheeses per piece £2.20 crème fraîche, spätzle and green beans £15.50 Ice creams and sorbets per scoop £2.25 Whole roasted Yorkshire partridge, green puy lentils, curly kale, bread sauce, dumpling £16.50 Savoury Chorizo and shallot pappardelle, spicy tomato sauce, basil, Berkswell £10.95 Welsh Rarebit Poached chicken au pistou, corn dumpling, carrots and leeks £13.95 Devils on horseback Turkey breast chimichurri salad, avocado, cherry tomatoes, £5.75 per item cucumber, romaine lettuce £10.95 NEWSLETTER OF THE ARMY & NAVY CLUB

The Shooting SyndicateANCRSS) New chess table in the Smoking Room

As Shoot Captain, Colonel Tony Stormer We hope that the new chess table in the Smoking Room will is the contact for anyone who might like be used by members to play chess on occasion. A chess set, to join. There is no cost involved - as a donated by one of our Members, is available from Reception. Club member you simply put your name down and it is added to the list of guns. There is also an opportunity to play chess on Tuesday evenings. In return, you will get a list of the days These are informal friendly games bringing together players of available next season. Please note that all shoots are fully all levels from other clubs such as the Reform, the National subscribed for this season. Liberal Club, the Oxford & Cambridge, the Lansdowne and the Chelsea Arts Club. You will see from the photograph taken during a shoot at Spreacombe (Devon) that the ANCRSS shoots are a very sociable Players meet at 18.30 at the Reform Club, but otherwise at the affair. Contact [email protected] for more information. National Liberal Club, and play a few games in a very informal atmosphere, accompanied by drinks and light refreshments, for which everyone pays for themselves. This event is organised by Board Election 2019 – 2020 Anne Abel Smith of the Reform Club, who has kindly agreed to open the group to members of the Army & Navy Club. Anne is Under the terms of the current Articles the following Board normally present on these evenings and sees that players of a changes could be expected at the AGM in July 2019. However similar level play together. Players of even a modest level are the Board wishes to add that the current procedure is encouraged to join. cumbersome. Consideration is being given to amending it when the Articles of the Club are reviewed. The present procedure For further information and to join the must continue until a change can be agreed and made to the chess group, please contact: Robert Articles 9.7.1.1., The Club Secretary hereby publishes details Lipscomb (Army & Navy Club Member): of the number of places on the Board falling vacant at the 0207 835 0449 or [email protected] following AGM.

There will be 6 Full Military Members vacancies to be filled at the The Rag win Interclub Sailing Regatta next AGM on 3rd July 2019 in accordance with Rule 8.2 of the Club’s Articles of Association. We are delighted to report that a team from The Rag won the prestigious The long lead time is intended to give members who might Newman VC Interclub Regatta at consider standing for election to the Board sufficient time to Seaview Yacht Club, Isle of Wight on consider the implications involved. The Chairman will be very Saturday 15th September. The team willing to meet with potential candidates to discuss the way members were Clive Smith, Jon Jones the Board and its Standing Committees operate and what is and Christopher Quinlan, an equal mix of Army, Navy and QC, expected of Directors. the latter ensuring careful consideration of any yachting rules!!

In order to get the most appropriate skill set and experience The impressive trophy is a silver loving cup manufactured by the on the Board, the Chairman will set out before 31st March 2019 Crown Jewellers, Garrard, in 1913 and capable of holding about those areas in which the Board suggests further expertise three bottles of Champagne. would be valuable. The team look forward to the EIC Squadron Laying-up supper/ Full Military Members, who feel that they can give time for any prize giving, a black tie dinner at the EIC on 9th November 2018, of the important posts on the Board, should forward a brief CV, where they will receive the trophy for display and safe keeping a recent photo and a short description of the skills and attributes at The Rag. they would bring to the Board. Please note that your nomination must be supported by a proposer and seconder who both must Kitchen Tours be Full Military Members or Full Members of the Club. Join Tibor Sárvári, the Club's Head By so doing, you will agree to have these details promulgated Chef, for a special behind-the-scenes in the members’ area of the Club website - armynavyclub.co.uk, tour of the Club's kitchen. During the in addition to the Election Books which will be placed as usual in tour he will explain the inspiration the public rooms. behind his fine-dining menus and also share some of his special culinary tips All nominations must be received by no later than 31st March and skills. The 60-minute tour will be followed by the chance to 2019 after which time, the voting process will commence. sample one of his delicious lunches in the Dining Room. This can be by voting in the Election Books or by sending an email ([email protected]) or by post or fax Forthcoming kitchen tours in 2019 for your diary: (0207 930 9991). Provision for voting by proxy can be made Thursday 24th January & Thursday 21st March through the Secretary’s Office. All votes must be registered Time: 11.30am -12.30pm – Kitchen tour by 31st May 2019. 12.30pm – Lunch, served in the Dining Room Tickets: £25 per person to include the kitchen tour, followed by a two-course Club Menu Lunch and a glass of Club wine. Places are limited. Book at [email protected] EVENTS BOOKING FORM This form can be downloaded from Please complete & return with your payment to the events office. www.armynavyclub.co.uk

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NO. GUEST(S) EVENTS DATE TIME PRICE/HEAD TOTAL TICKETS NAMES Club Talk: The King’s Pilgrimage Mon 26th Nov 11.30 £10 (inc. a glass of wine) £ Club Talk: Operation Aleppo Tue 27th Nov 18.00 £10 (inc. a glass of wine) £ Club Talk: In conversation with Louis de Bernières Wed 28th Nov 19.00 £15 (inc. a glass of wine) £ £15 - Carol concert only Carol Concert at St. James’s Church, Piccadilly (*) Tue 4th Dec 18.30 £ £40 - Carol concert & buffet Club Talk: Max Hastings – Vietnam, an epic tragedy Thu 6th Dec 17.30 £15 (inc. a glass of wine) £ Members Christmas Drinks (**) Thu 6th Dec 18.30 £20 £ £55 (inc. drinks reception, three Members Christmas Lunch Thu 13th Dec 12.30 £ courses and wine) Club Talk: Florence Nightingale and the Crimean Wed 16th Jan 11.30 £10 (inc. a glass of wine) £ War. An Undeserved Reputation? £50 (inc. a whisky reception and Burns Night Ceilidh Wed 23rd Jan 19.30 £ buffet dinner) Club Talk: Stress, Health and Happiness Thu 31st Jan 18.00 £10 (inc. a glass of wine) £ £55 (inc. pre-theatre lunch with The Phantom of the Opera Thu 7th Feb 12.45 £ wine, and matinee performance) Club Talk: In conversation with Sir Chris Bonington Thu 14th Feb 18.00 £10 (including a glass of wine) £ Club Talk: Haig’s Enemy - Crown Prince Rupprecht Thu 21st Feb 18.00 £10 (including a glass of wine) £ and Germany’s War on the Western Front £58 (inc. refreshments, guided tour, Guided tour of The Lost Treasures of Strawberry Fri 22nd Feb 10.00 coach journey back to the Club and £ Hill Exhibition lunch with wine) The History of the Club through its Art and £30 (inc. tour, two-course dinner in Wed 20th Mar 18.00 £ Artefacts Dining Room and a glass of wine) At time of going to press tickets for the parade have not been allocated. Colonel’s Review parade and lunch Sat 1st Jun 11.00 £ To register your interest please email [email protected] Tri-Club Summer Drinks Reception with the East To register your interest please email Thu 6th Jun 18.30 £ India and Naval & Military Club [email protected] Trooping the Colour buffet lunch Sat 8thJun 12.30 £40 (inc. buffet and ½ bottle of wine) £ £250 (inc. private enclosure ticket, all Royal Ascot Wed 19th Jun 10.30 £ food and drinks throughout the day) TOTAL £

NB: Please do not book your accommodation until your attendance at a club event has been confirmed. Please remember, first come first served applies for any of the Club Events. Additionally, a 10% discount on accommodation and garage will be offered on the night of the Carol Concert at St. James’s Church (*) on 4th Dec and a 15% discount on accommodation and garage will be offered on the night of the Members Christmas Drinks (**) on 6th Dec. There is unfortunately a no-refund policy on events which require pre-bought tickets.

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