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ARMY CHEFS REUNION DINNER BLACKPOOL 28 MAY 2017
1. As in 2016, the Dinner will be held at the Blackpool Hilton Hotel, North Promenade, Blackpool FY1 2JQ.
2. Wives, girlfriends, partners and friends are welcome.
3. The function will be held on Sunday 28th May 2017, commencing at 17.30hrs. In the Lancaster Suite.
(This room is located at the rear of the hotel, and is closer to the toilets than last year.)
4. Menu:
MUSHROOM AND BRIOCHE WELLINGTON.
Rich field mushrooms seared in butter, white wine tarragon and cream, covered in a light puff pastry
and topped with sweet brioche croutons with a truffle oil dressing.
SIMPLE FILLET OF LAMB.
Fillet of lamb coated with a herb crust, seared and finished with Porcini mushrooms
and served with Dauphinoise potatoes and a red wine sauce.
FOR THE LADIES: HAZELNUT CARAMEL PRALINE PAVLOVA.
Served with a sticky chocolate hazelnut sauce.
FOR THE GENTLEMEN: A SELECTION OF LOCAL LANCASHIRE CHEESES.
Accompanied by biscuits and fresh grapes.
Please note: Unless a prior request is received, the order placed will be desserts for ladies and
Cheese for the gentlemen. Requests to alter, e-mail to bradnflo@gmail.com
Dietary and vegetarian alternatives can be ordered through the above e-mail address.
5. COSTINGS: £25.00 per head.
This is for a 3 course meal with coffee, port and a pre dinner drink (valued at £3.20)
Please note: Bar prices have been agreed for the function.
Pint of Bitter or lager £3.20.
Glass of wine, (Red 0r White) £3.20.
Bottle of red or white wine £18.00. (Ordered and paid for prior to dinner, giving name and table number).
Rose wine is available but not included in this offer.
6. ACCOMMODATION:
The Hilton Hotel are offering a 2 night minimum stay for £109.00 per night for a twin or double room,
on a B&B basis. Bookings must be made direct with the hotel.
Telephone 01253 623434 using the booking code GARM.
There are numerous hotels and B&B guest houses in Blackpool, an example is THE TUDOR, a small
clean and comfortable guest house, situated about a £7.00 taxi ride from the dinner venue. It is offering
a single, twin or double room, minimum 2 night stay, B&B for £25.00 per person per night.
Telephone 01253 344345 using the booking code Army Chefs Reunion.
Please Note: As this is a Bank Holiday Weekend and the start of the summer season, it is suggested
that all bookings are made early.
7. RAFFLE:
A raffle will be held on the night. Last year’s raffle was a huge success, profits made have helped
subsidise this year’s dinner. The proceeds are to cover incidental expenditure, entertainer, stationary,
Disco etc. The Hilton Hotel have kindly offered to donate a prize of a 2 night B&B stay with a value of
Over £200.00. All attendees are kindly requested to donate a prize to be used on the raffle.
8. CONFIRMATION OF ATTENDANCE AND PAYMENT:
Confirmation and payment, can if possible be made soonest. It is of paramount importance
That confirmation and payment be received by 01 April 2017.
Payment By Cheque:
Made payable to Arthur Bradshaw. In the letter state names of attendees and any special dietary request.
Enclose a stamped addressed envelope (Or e-mail address) for a receipt.
Post To:
Arthur Bradshaw.
16 All Saints Road.
Thornton Cleveleys.
Lancashire.
FY5 3AL.
Payment By Bank Transfer (Online Or In Branch) To:
Arthur Bradshaw.
Sort Code: 30 15 53.
Account Number: 74647760.
Using Reference: DINNER PAYMENT.
Once funds are transferred, e-mail bradnflo@gmail.com with confirmation of transfer, and names of
attendees and any special dietary request.
A receipt of payment received and confirmation of any special dietary request will be returned by e-mail.
9. REFUNDS ON CANCELLATION:
In event of a cancellation prior to 1st May 2017 all monies paid will be refunded in full.
Our contract with the hotel is payment in full 28 days in advance of the function, with no refunds.
Therefore any cancellation after 30th April 2017 will not have any money refunded.
10. ADDRESS LIST.
If you wish to be placed on the dinner contact list please forward your details to bradnflo@gmail.com
We are looking forward to seeing you all on the 28th May 2017.
Best Regards to you all.
“Brad” Bradshaw and Flo.
Phill Webber and Treena.
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