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!