the victoria league diary of events - 2013

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2013 Diary of Events

After a stunning 2012 filled with Jubilee celebrations, theOlympics and great Victoria League events, 2013 certainly has a

lot to live up to. But we are sure youll find something to entertain

in our very full Diary of Events for this year.

Highlights for 2013 include: a visit to the Geffrye Museum andrestored historic Almshouse; a walking tour of beautifulKewGardens in the height of its Spring glory; a tour of the Duke of

Wellingtons London home, Apsley House; the CoronationFestival at Buckingham Palace;our annualVictoria LeagueSummer Luncheon; and a tour and private concert at the

Handel House museum.

We also have all the usual favourites, from Lunch at the NewCavendish Club, to the Commonwealth Day Observance, Trooping

the Colour and the Garter Parade.

We hope you can join us for some (or all!) of these wonderfulevents in 2013.

How to Book

To book any events in this Diary:

Send the Booking Form with your cheque, if the cost of theevent is known, to Victoria League Headquarters Office.

Book by telephone and pay by giving your credit card detailsover the phone. Tel: 020 7243 2633

For confirmation of dates, details of times, prices and furtherinformation regarding our events, please contact:

Bonnie RozorioMembership & Administration Officer

The Victoria League for Commonwealth Friendship55 Leinster Square, London, W2 4PW.

Tel: 020 7243 2633

Email: [email protected]


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Dates for your Diary

JANUARYNo Events

FEBRUARYRCM Chamber Music Concert

Wednesday, February 6

Lunch at the New Cavendish Club

Tuesday, February 26

MARCHCommonwealth Day Observance

Monday, March 11

Oxford & Cambridge Boat Race

Sunday, March 31

APRIL

Apsley House TourThursday, April 18

Anzac Day Dawn Service, WreathLaying & Commemorative Service

Thursday, April 25

Lunch at the New Cavendish ClubTuesday, April 30

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MAYWalking Tour of Kew Gardens

Monday, May 20

JUNETrooping the ColourSaturday, June 1, 8, 15

Beating RetreatThursday, June 13

Queens Cup FinalPolo Match

Sunday, June 16Garter ProcessionMonday, 17 June

Geffrye Museum & AlmshouseWednesday, 19 June

JULYA Midsummer Nights DreamGlobe Theatre

Tuesday, July 2

Annual General MeetingWednesday, July 3

Coronation Festival at Buckingham

PalaceSaturday, July 13

Summer LuncheonTuesday, July 30

AUGUST

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*Events from September to December will be confirmed inthe next Newsletter & Diary Update, due out in April.

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SEPTEMBER *Handel House Museum Tour andPrivate ConcertThursday, September 12

OCTOBER *Admiral Phillip Birthday Celebrations

Friday, October 11

Lunch at the New Cavendish ClubTuesday, October 29

NOVEMBER *Commonwealth Countries LeagueFairSaturday, November 9

Service on HMS BelfastMonday, November 11

DECEMBER *Victoria League Christmas Lunch atthe Rubens at the Palace Hotel

Tuesday, December 3

Commonwealth Carols ServiceTBC

*Events from September December will be confirmed inthe next Newsletter & Diary Update, due out in April.

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Forthcoming Events

January - July 2013

Chamber Music ConcertWednesday, February 6 at 1:05pm

Royal College of Music, London SW7 2BS.Tickets: Free, but please book early.

Join us for a Chamber Music concert by some

very talented student musicians at the Royal

College of Music. We have a limited number

of tickets for this, so please book early.

Lunch at the New Cavendish ClubTuesday, February 26 at 12:30pm

The New Cavendish Club, London W1H 7BS

Cost: 25.00Join us at one of our regular lunches at the New

Cavendish Club to catch up with old friends and meet

new ones. The luncheon is always delicious, and its a

great opportunity to hear news of the Victoria Leaguesactivities. For VL members and their guests. An

informal occasion with Lunch (choice from Menu) and

Wine.

Commonwealth Day Observance

Monday, March 11 at 2:45pm (seated) for 3:15pmWestminster Abbey, London.

Tickets: Free. Bookings close 2 weeks before the event.

This multi-faith Observance will be held in Westminster

Abbey in the presence of Her Majesty the Queen and

H.R.H The Duke of Edinburgh. The theme of the

Observance in 2012 is Opportunity Through Enterprise,

celebrating economic innovation and our shared

commitment towards youth, social and sustainableenterprise.


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Oxford & Cambridge Boat RaceSunday, March 31, departure time to be confirmed.

Departs: Festival or Westminster Pier (TBC).

Cost: 25.00

Watch the finish of this thrilling race from the comfort

of the cruiser Suerita, with a light luncheon and cash

bar. We will depart from Festival or Westminster pier(TBC) to a mooring near the finish line of the race.

After the race we will travel with the boat back in to

London.

Tour of Apsley HouseThursday, April 18 at 2:00pm

149 Piccadilly, Hyde Park Corner W1J 7NT

Tickets: 9.50 / 8.50 (or 3.50 for English Heritage Members)

Apsley House, also known as Number One, London,

is the London townhouse of the Dukes of

Wellington. Boasting one of the finest art

collections in London, the house is very much as it

was when Wellington lived there after his victory

over Napoleon at Waterloo. We will have a guided

tour of the house, hearing about its history,

artworks, and the Dukes of Wellington.

Anzac Day Dawn, Wreath Laying

& Commemorative ServiceThursday, April 25

5:00am: DAWN SERVICE

Australian War Memorial, Hyde Park Corner

A non-ticket event. Approx 40mins long.

11:00am: WREATH LAYING SERVICE

The Cenotaph, Whitehall

A non-ticket event, but please carry photo

ID for security checks.

12:00 noon: COMMEMORATIVE SERVICE

Westminster Abbey

Complimentary tickets are required to attend this service. Please bookearly.


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Lunch at the New Cavendish ClubTuesday, April 30 at 12:30pm.

The New Cavendish Club, London W1H 7BS

Cost: 25.00Join us at one of our regular lunches at the New

Cavendish Club to catch up with old friends and meet

new ones. The luncheon is always delicious, and its agreat opportunity to hear news of the Victoria Leagues

activities. For VL members and their guests. An

informal occasion with Lunch (choice from Menu) and

Wine.

Walking Tour of The Royal Botanic Gardens, KewMonday, May 20 at 2:00pm.26 West Park Road, Richmond, Surrey TW9

4DA

Tickets: 16.00 / 14.00

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, comprises

121 hectares of gardens and botanical

glasshouses. Our guide will be giving us an

in-depth tour of part of the gardens as we

enjoy the spring weather and blooms, whilelearning about the history and work of Kew.

Trooping the Colour**1stRehearsal Major-Generals Review

Saturday, June 1. A limited number of free tickets

will be available

2ndRehearsalColonels ReviewSaturday, June 8. A limited number of tickets will

be available. Cost: 10.00

Her Majesty The Queens Birthday Parade

Saturday, June 15. A limited number of tickets will

be available.

Cost: 25.00


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Beating RetreatThursday, June 13 at 9:00pm

Horse Guards Parade Ground, Whitehall

Cost: 15.00. Please book early as we order tickets via a third party.

An unforgettable evening as 300 musicians,

drummers and pipers perform this age-old ceremony.

Beating Retreat is a major event in the Armysceremonial calendar, delivering an evening of spirited

marches as well as poignant and evocative hymns

and anthems.

Queens Cup Final Polo Match**Sunday, June 16 at 3pm. Gates open 10am. Smiths Lawn, Windsor Great

ParkCost: 40

Englands premier high goal handicapped polo

championship, the Queens Cup is a highlight of

the polo year. You may take your own picnic or

buy lunch at the food and bar facilities available.

Enjoy a truly different and memorable day out

watching this Game of Kings.

Garter Procession**Monday, 17 June

Windsor Castle. Entry 12 noon 2pm. Procession begins

at 2:40pm.

Tickets: Tickets to view this event are issued by ballot

and we have applied for an allocation. We will have a

very limited number of tickets so early booking isrecommended.Every June, the Knights of the Garter gather at Windsor

Castle, where new knights take the oath and are

invested with the insignia. The knights process to a

service in St George's Chapel, wearing their blue velvet

robes, the badge of the Order and black velvet hats with white plumes.

**All Royal Events are extremely popular and tickets go

quickly. As ticket availability is limited, please book events

as soon as possible, to avoid being disappointed.
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Geffrye Museum & AlmshouseWednesday, 19 June at 1:45pm

Cost: 2.50.

The Geffrye explores the home over the past 400

years, from around 1600 to the present day,

focusing on the living rooms of the urban middle

classes in England, particularly in London.

We will have a guided tour of the almshouse,

which has been restored to its original condition,

followed by afternoon tea at 4:00pm (not

included in cost). You will also have time to explore the museum and

gardens at your leisure. Due to the size of the museum and almshouse we

have a maximum of 20 places on this visit.

A Midsummer Nights Dream, Globe TheatreTuesday, July 2 at 2:00pm

Shakespeares Globe Theatre

Cost: 22.00

Join us at the Globe Theatre for an afternoon of

comedy as we enjoy the authentic atmosphere,

the fantastic acting, and even get to meet the cast

after the show!

Annual General MeetingWednesday, July 3. To be confirmed in the next Diary Update.

Coronation Festival at Buckingham Palace

Saturday, July 13Buckingham Palace, London SW1A 1AA

Cost: 30.00. A very limited number of tickets available.

The Coronation Festival, in the Gardens of

Buckingham Palace, will celebrate the 60th

anniversary of The Queen's Coronation. The

Festival will be open to members of the public;

giving visitors the opportunity to explore the

Gardens and buy, sample and experience thewide range of products and services from the

exhibitors, all of whom are Royal Warrant

holders.


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Summer LuncheonTuesday, July 30

12:30pm at the Victoria League House.

55 Leinster Square, London W2 4PW.

Cost: 10

Our annual Summer Luncheon provides the

opportunity of mixing with old friends and meeting

new ones, getting to know students at the Victoria

League House, and enjoying the summer weather

in the garden. Always well attended, the lunch is a

catered buffet.

Information on Events organised by our Westminster Branch may be

obtained from The Chairman, Mrs. Eileen Davenport, on 020 8839 8662.

The Diary of Events is open to all U.K. and overseas members and

friends of The Victoria League, to members of The Royal Over-Seas

League, The Royal Commonwealth Society, The Britain-Australia

Society, Womens Corona Society and other Commonwealth

organisations.

Events from September December will be confirmed in thenext Newsletter & Diary Update, due out in April.

PLEASE NOTE

Members should be aware that some of our events may

require a certain amount of standing, walking andclimbing stairs. Any Member who may have difficulties withmobility should ensure they bring someone to assist them. Ifyou have any questions about access at particular event,please do not hesitate to contact us.


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Booking Form

Please complete this booking form and return with your

cheque to:

Bonnie Rozorio

Membership & Administration OfficerThe Victoria League for Commonwealth Friendship

55 Leinster Square, London, W2 4PW.

Alternatively, you may wish to phone and pay by credit card.

Name

AddressP/code

Phone Mobile

Email

Event Date

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/ Places Name of Guest/s

I enclose my cheque in the sum of made payable toThe Victoria League.

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