An unofficial fond and fun farewell to the 5th Ark Royal from crew, friends and supporters
Tuesday, 29 November 2011
Monday, 28 November 2011
Taxis
Taxis will drop off and pickup from outside the Mess. Please use "24/7" of Fareham as they have guaranteed entry into the the camp and have been warned off for pickups after the event. There is a free phone in the mess. If using them we suggest booking the return trip at the same time.
We are not on commission,,,,,well, i'm not! (JT)
We are not on commission,,,,,well, i'm not! (JT)
Thursday, 24 November 2011
Details for the Ball
The Farewell Ball will take place for all shipmates and friends at the WO, SRs and SNCOs Mess HMS Collingwood, Newgate Lane, Fareham, Hants PO14 1AS on Saturday 3rd December.
Dress code: Mess Undress/Dinner Jacket/Lounge Suits for gents
Ball or cocktail dresses (at the knee) for the ladies, or Mess Undress if appropriate.
Miniature medals may be worn.
Start Time: 1930 (doors open 1900 with cash bar)
Food will be served at 2000
On completion of the meal there will be entertainment in the shape of Disco and Live Band provided by Red Alert.
The bar will close at 0100.
There will be a photographer in attendance throughout who will be providing photos on the night, priced at £10.
Julia Pankhurst, a local maritime artist will be displaying her Ark Royal and other warship artwork. She will be taking cash payments and orders on the night.
For those booking a cabin the costs will be:
Civilians £13.86 per night
Serving £8.77 per night
Payable directly to the Mess
Cabins available from 1230 and vacated by 0830 (ish)
Taxis will drop off and pickup from outside the Mess. Please use "24/7" of Fareham as they have guaranteed entry into the the camp and have been warned off for pickups after the event. There is a free phone in the mess.
ENJOY!
Menus
Option 1
Smooth Duck Liver Pate
Served on a bed of Crispy Leaves & Onion Marmalade
Pan Fried Chicken Fillet Stuffed with Asparagus
In a White Wine and Mushroom sauce
Served with a medley of Vegetables and Parmentier Potatoes
Lemon Torte
Butter Biscuit Base, Topped with a thick layer of Tangy Lemon Curd, finished with a Lemon mousse
Option 2
Freshly Made Leek & Potato Soup
With Crunchy Fried Leek Croutons & fresh CreamServed with a Warm Sesame Seed Roll & Butter
Roast Beef and Yorkshire Pudding
Served with Seasonal Vegetables and Roast
Herb Potatoes
Hokey Pokey Cheesecake
White Chocolate Cheesecake with Honeycomb Chunks
Served with Raspberry Coulis & Lemon Sabayon
Vegetarian Options
Mediterranean Roasted Vegetable Wellington (1)
Pastry filled with a selection of Roasted Peppers, Courgette, Onions, Sweet Potato, Garlic and herbs
Served with a Light Cheese Sauce or
White Wine reduced Sauce
Served with Seasonal Vegetables and Potatoes
Chick Pea Tagine (1)
Served with Fruity Cous Cous
And with any Vegetable & Potatoes from the
Main Course
Quorn Fillets in a Black Cracked Peppercorn Sauce with Wild Mushroom Rice (1)
Served with Seasonal Vegetables from Main Course