Trafalgar will be commemorated again in 2014 at the Painted Hall on 18 October in the magnificent Painted Hall. The evening starts at 1900 with a champagne reception in the Queen Mary Under croft followed by a four course meal which includes the chocolate ships-of-the-line. Entertainment is sea shanty band The Kimber Men, The Militaire Orchestra , Parade of the baron of beef accompanied by the sea cadets, Mess beatings performed by the Royal Hospital School Corps of Drums, the Immortal memory toast and sunset ceremony with the lowering of the white Ensign. The programme ends approximately 23.00. Tickets £160. Booking and further details can be found at The Old Royal Naval College Website. If you plan to go as a group it might be worth contacting the Old Royal Naval College to see if you can get a discount. If you plan to attend and need to stay overnight in Greenwich I suggest you book your accommodation soon. You might be interested to know that in addition to the various hotels The Mitre is now an Innkeepers Lodge
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