Upcoming Events

All Hallows by The Tower Commemorative Service

This year’s ceremony will be held on the 16th August.  

The service will commence at 11am, the congregation should be seated by 10:50 and the service will be conducted by Reverend John Barker. 

Everyone is most welcome to the service which is held every year to  commemorate the award of the George Cross to the people of Malta, given for their bravery during World War II, to honour all those who defended and supplied Malta In WW2 and to remember those who lost their lives during the Santa Maria Convoy.

A buffet lunch, which will be served in the South Aisle of All Hallows by the Tower, will follow the service and wreath laying ceremony.

The menu has been put together by the Manager of Byward Bistro and the Chef, who will be preparing the food together with the Byward team. The buffet will be served by the Byward staff. The cost is 26 pounds for GCIA members and 28 pounds for non-members. 

Ham and wholegrain mustard sandwich in malted bloomer

Grilled red peppers and roquette in ciabatta

Home-made chicken goujon

Mini vegetable samosa

Dairy free lemon drizzle cake

Tea or Coffee

Payment for lunch is required in full by bank transfer:

Lloyds Bank, George Cross Island Association,

Sort code 30-91-16. 

A/c 00602193

Please email The Hon Association Secretary, Pat Scott, to confirm your attendance and to receive confirmation of your booking -

pat.scott@georgecrossisland.org.uk

Or if you would like any further information.

On Friday 19th September we wo;; enjoy an informal dinner in the hotel restaurant.  The Association and Branch AGMs will take place on Saturday 19th September at 10:30 

Saturday night being our formal dinner, raffle, etc.  The cost and menu will be updated nearer the time.  The Association will fund a complementary pre-dinner drink and a port for the King’s toast.

On Sunday morning we will gather at the War Memorial on Southsea common for wreath laying.

For details email  info@georgecrossisland.org.uk