Upcoming Events
All Hallows by The Tower Commemorative Service
This year’s ceremony will be held on the 17th August. The service will commence at 11am, the congregation should be seated by 10:50 and all are welcome to the service which is held every year to commemorate the award of the George Cross to the people of Malta for their bravery during World War II, and also to honour those who lost their lives during the Santa Maria Convoy.
Lunch will follow after the wreath laying and will be at The Union Jack Club. The three course lunch will be £35.00 for members and £38.00 for non Members:
Menu:
Starter: Chicken Liver & Herb Parfait, Sticky Fig Relish, Melba Toast
Main Course: Truffled Supreme of Black Leg Norfolk Chicken, Sherry Cream Sauce, Ana Potatoes, Vichy Carrots, Buttered Greens
Dessert: Apple Tart Tatin, Vanilla Cream Chantilly, Crushed Meringue.
Freshly brewed Fairtrade coffee; selection of Fairtrade tea and herbal infusions.
Please contact :
for full details and a booking form.
The George Cross Island Association AGM - 2024
This year’s AGMs will take place once again at the Maritime Club Hotel, Portsmouth on the 13th to 15th of September. The hotel is extremely busy at all times, but I have asked them to hold a few rooms for us. If you are going to attend, please do book very soon – you will not have to pay until arrival. Ensure you state that you are part of the GCIA group.
Please do try and attend – we really do value your support.
The National AGM will take place at 4pm on Friday 13th September followed by entertainment by the Portsmouth Pluckers in the bar and an informal dinner in the hotel restaurant. The UK Branch AGM will take place on Saturday 15th September at 10:30
Saturday night being our formal dinner, raffle, etc. The cost will be £38.00 pp. 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