HMS ARK ROYAL Silver Jubilee

Date Posted - 25/07/2010

HMS ARK ROYAL SILVER JUBILEE COCKTAIL PARTY, 4 NOVEMBER 2010

This year marks the 25th Anniversary of HMS ARK ROYAL’s Commissioning on 1st November 1985. As part of the celebrations to mark the Ship’s Silver Jubilee, a Cocktail Party for Officers and Warrant Officers who have served in her will be held onboard on Thursday 4th November 2010, from 1830-2030 when she is alongside in Portsmouth.

All serving and retired Officers and Warrant Officers who have been complemented in HMS ARK ROYAL are welcome to attend and may be accompanied by one guest each. The maximum number of guests is 600 and for security reasons, the event will be by ticket only and the cost of the event will be £10 per person. Cheques should be sent with applications, made payable to “Central Fund HMS ARK ROYAL” to:

Lt Pete Davis RN, Silver Jubilee Ball Officer, HMS ARK ROYAL, BFPO 212

Individuals may apply for up to 6 tickets (including guests) and the deadline will be 1st October 2010. Tickets will be issued on 14th October 2010, with unsuccessful or oversubscribed applications/cheques returned at the same time. Dress for serving personnel will be 1C (negative medals); or suit and tie for civilian personnel.

(Picture of HMS ARK ROYAL Crown Copyright/MOD 2010)