SHORTCAST
 
19 Sep 25
 
RPC - Buffet and Drinks - 1900
 
Venue::  Admiralty House, HMNB Portsmouth - entry via VICTORY GATE.  - Note: Corrected point of entry and differs from earlier Shortcast.

PHOTO ID REQUIRED. No ID, No Entry. Buffs!

Stand by for further instructions, we will need to muster earlier from1830 to ensure we are escorted by those holding dockyard passes, designated guides etc.

Rig; Dog Robbers/Planters (see if you can remember what that is!)
 
Startex:  1830
 
Endex:  2100 – proceed independently to Ship Anson, Ship Leopard, Lady Hamilton, Mucky Duck, Spice Island and Still and West a/r thereafter.  Over-correction not compulsory, but almost inevitable for most.
 
20 Sep 25
 
STEP BACK IN TIME
 
Venue:  Portsmouth Historic Dockyard - Victory Gate, Portsea, PO1 3LJ
 
Startex:  1000.  Cost for Veterans (Bring your pay book) £20. Guests at £35. 

Historic Dockyard open 1000 - 1700.  RN Submarine Museum and Explosion - Museum of Naval Firepower open 1000 - 1630

Allows entry to HMS VICTORY, Mary Rose Museum,  Boathouse 4, Museum of the RN, HM Monitor 33 (WW1 Dardanelles veteran), Action Stations! in the Historic Dockyard and via a water taxi available to/from Gosport for RN Submarine Museum and Explosion!

Endex:  Whenever the fun stops - don't forget to leave time to dhobey, change and get to HMS EXCELLENT for scran.

Note - This is not an organised activity - far too much could and will go wrong, on that basis, act independently, however we will ensure the Dockyard know to expect you!
 
I/C – Mid Hood
 

All that Glitters is Not Gold - Guided Tour of RN Trophy Centre

1230 - 1400. RN Trophy Centre. Muster point tbc.  Approx limit - 12 pers. 

Muster at 1200 at Victory Gate for access to HMNB via Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.

I/C S/Lt Cunningham

COMMEMORATIVE MESS DINNER
 
Again - Photo ID required (Veterans Railcard will not work!)
 
Rig:  Black Tie. Negat decorations.  

From 1800 for an 1830 departure, transport has been booked from The Hard. Contact the Flagship for a seat!! Price £15 return. Last few remaining seats.
 
From 1900 – Guests may arrive HMS EXCELLENT via the Main Gate only.  No boat routine.
 
1900 – Pre-dinner drinks – Wardroom Anteroom
 
1930 - Dinner in the Wardroom
 
Menu:
 
See July's Update 03-25 for menu options. Get your choices in to the Chief Steward ASAP. 
 
Wine:
 
Of course, both red and white. 
 
Port - sponsored by ARNO/RNOC - if you 're not yet a member, you know what to do.
 
O/C Dinner – Cash bar (Wardroom Anteroom)
 
2330 – Bar Closes.
 
0001 – Guests to have departed Wardroom Anteroom
 
0015 – Bus departs. All guests to be clear of grounds.  Exit by Main Gate only.  No sleeping on the cricket pitch.  Transport returns to The Hard. 
 
I/C S/Lt Bennett
 
21 Sep 25
 
Recovery Brunch

Photo ID not required, but hey, bring it anyway. 
 
1100 – RV at The Old Customs House, Gunwharf Quays - Hands to Brunch. Private dining in The Wardroom (where else?) - Pay as you dine! Although a deposit has been paid to reserve our tables. Currently expecting around 20 slightly shabby former officers under training. 
 
1300 - That's it. Done, time to go home.....
 
O/C - Disperse.
 
I/C Mid Carruthers