IJLB ASSOCIATION REUNION AND VISIT
Sir John Moore Barracks Shorncliffe
Friday 22 – Sunday 24th July 2022
The committee are delighted to inform you of the details of the IJLB Association visit to Sir John Moore Barracks over the weekend 22-24 July 2022.
The programme is as set out below and the costing will depend whether you wish a double on-suite room at the Clifton Hotel or a single room.
There will be an Informal Reunion Dinner on Saturday evening commencing with pre-dinner reception, 3 course dinner.
Please note that you can order and pay for your ticket/tickets to attend on our website through PayPal using a valid debit or credit card.
THE PROGRAMME
Friday 22nd
Book In Clifton Hotel after 2.00 pm
IJLB REUNION AND DINNER CLIFTON HOTEL – SHORNCLIFFE
Best Western Clifton Hotel Clifton Gardens, CT20 2EB
Evening free to either eat in the hotel restaurant or at your own behest cost not included in price. With a chance to mingle informally with ex Juniors Leaders.
Saturday 23rd Breakfast in hotel restaurant included in Cost below
Saturday 11.00Visit Sir John Moore Barracks
10.30 am Depart by own cars to Sir John Moore Barracks CT20 3HF. On arrival park your car in the large car park just outside the Main Gate. Security access will be controlled by MOD Police on the Gate. Assemble inside the gate at the designated location.
11.00 am Opening Address by Garrison Sergeant Major WO1 Jason Marriott Royal Green Jackets and Major Fred Hardie IJLB Association Member and former RSM IJLB, Shorncliffe
11.30 am First Part of Tour
12.30 pm Visit Sgts Mess for Refreshments in the Bar
1.00 pm Lunch is available in the Mess Dining Room on a purchase your own and eat basis as the modern soldier of today’s Army currently does. The cost will depend on what you choose from the set menu that day.
2.30 pm Second Part of Tour
3.30 pm Tour Ends in Assembly Room for Wash Up and Questions.
4.00 pm Presentation of IJLB Association Plaque to Sgts Mess.
4.15 pm Depart barracks for Clifton Hotel
Saturday 19.00 Reunion Dinner in Hotel Function Suite 3 course meal see below
6.30 pm Meet for Pre Dinner-Drinks
7.00 pm Informal Reunion Dinner In Function Suite.
Please note this is an informal Reunion Dinner, however in keeping with the Association Dress Code, Men are expected to wear a suit, collar and tie or Blazer/Sports Jacket collar and Tie. For the Lady’s appropriate Smart Dresses, Trousers, Blouse etc.
MENU SELCETION’s
Starters
Tomato and Buffalo Mozzarella
Served on Mixed leaves, balsamic glaze, pesto
Traditional Prawn Cocktail
With Marie rose sauce, buttered brown bread
Main Course
Roast Chicken Supreme
Served with seasonal vegetables,
Lyonnaise of potatoes, mushroom sauce
Herb Crusted Fillet of Haddock,
Served with seasonal vegetables
Lyonnaise potatoes, tomato & basil sauce
Gnocchi Pomodoro (V)Served with side salad, garlic bread
Dessert
Chocolate Fudge Cake
Served on raspberry coulis, whipped cream
Ice Cream Selection
Fresh Fruit Salad
Served with vanilla Ice cream
Tea or Coffee + Mints
If anyone has any special dietary requirement these are available on request. Just mention this on your email with menu selection to our Secretary, Ronnie Paterson as below?
Once you have booked and paid for your tickets, please email secretary@ijlb.com with your menu selection
COSTS OF WEEKEND INCLUDING SATURDAY NIGHT DINNER
Excludes Friday Night Dinner and Lunch in Sergeants Mess.
Accommodation B & B Basis Friday & Saturday and inclusive of Saturday night Dinner.
Twin/Double £290.00 FOR TWO
Single Occupancy £210.00 SINGLE
Wives, Partners or Girlfriends and Guests welcome
TICKETS AVAILABLE ON THE IJLB WEBSITE
THIS EVENT WILL SELL OUT QUICKLY PLEASE RESERVE AND PAY FOR YOUR PLACE SO WE CAN CONFIRM HOTEL BOOKINGS
Sunday 24th Breakfast in hotel restaurant included in Cost
Check OUT 11.00 am
BOOKINGS MADE AND PAID FOR FROM FOLLOWING
ADRIAN BOLD X 1
STEVE GREENWOOD X 2
VAUGHAN DAY X 2
MATT WELLS X 1
PADDY MARTIN X1 Dinner and Visit Only No Hotel Required
GARY BYE X 1
STEPHEN HARSTON X 2
NIGEL SMITH X 2
FRED HARDIE X 2
GEOFF KIRBY X 2
RICHARD ROBBINS X 2