Bookings for 2023 MCDOA Annual Dinner

24 Sept

**Attendees before the start of last year’s MCDOA Annual Dinner**

24 Sep 2023 - This is an announcement from Kev Giles, our Social Secretary:

This year's dinner returns to HMS EXCELLENT, 1900 for 1930 on Friday 24 November. Unfortunately the Fleet Commander is no longer able to be our Guest of Honour. However, our President, Capt Ben Vickery, is confident he will secure a worthy replacement!
The format is a Mess Dinner, 2B or Black tie. As usual, the NELSON Volunteer Band will provide musical accompaniment. To improve the quality and volume of singing, the repertoire will be published to attendees in advance, for self-directed Dog Watch instruction.
Your Committee has decided that the price for members should be £50, with guests paying £60. The Mess is charging £70 per head so a great deal for attendees. Association funds are also supplementing wine with dinner and there will be money behind the bar on completion.
The book is at 2023 Dinner Book and will close on 14 November. You will see that the booking form also includes a column for intention to attend lunch followed by the Ops Updates at Horsea. It is hoped that the PM timings will enable greater participation.
If you have any problems with booking, or further questions about the day, please contact Kevin Giles on 07759980101.

**Last year’s MCDOA Annual Dinner at HMS NELSON**

N.B. As is customary, we will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of LMCDO ‘73 and the 25th anniversary of LMCDOs ‘98A & ‘98B although it is understood that members of LMCDO 83A are also planning a reunion. We will also be dining out any members leaving the Service.