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The WM invites you to join him in celebrating the 25th anniversary of the consecration of The Lodge of Seafarers in 1995. This event originally planned (pre-covid) in 2020 has been postponed on two previous occasions. So, 2022 is in fact 25 years plus 2. Let’s make it a great event.
About The Royal Maritime Club
The Mary Rose Museum, Spinnaker Tower and the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard are all within a 5-minute walk of this 1852 Victorian hotel, with links to Portsmouth naval history and the Royal Family.
Rooms are modest, with flat-screen TVs with Freeview channels, free Wi-Fi, and tea and coffee making facilities.
There’s an indoor pool, whirlpool and steam room, plus pool and snooker tables, skittle lanes, and scheduled entertainment in the bar and ballroom. Buffet breakfast is included, and there’s a restaurant and cafe.
Learn more about the Royal Maritime Club on their website and the telephone number is 023 9282 4231
Accommodation
There are 90 double ensuite rooms available, however, only 1 of these is fully wheelchair accessible.
Dogs/pets – Only service dogs are allowed.
Please follow this link to view the club’s access statement:
Parking
This is what the club says about parking on its website
“There are a limited number of parking spaces here at the club, and they’re available on a first-come-first-served basis. If there aren’t any left, we’ll help you find parking facilities elsewhere and make sure you have somewhere to safely leave your car.”
Here is a link to the closest car park: https://www.historicdockyard.co.uk/car-parking the club offers refunds of £5 per day towards alternative parking.
Room Options Available
Whilst there are many cost options – the basic costs are:
- Twin or Double room on dinner, bed and breakfast basis for a couple sharing a room – for Friday and Saturday night – £314.00 per couple
- Drinks reception onboard HMS Victory on Friday evening – £18.00 per person
- Twin or Double room on dinner, bed and breakfast basis for a couple sharing a room – for an extra night on Thurs or Sun – £124.00 per couple
| Room Options | Price |
|---|---|
| Double Bed DBB Friday & Saturday Nights based on 2 Adults sharing (including the Gala Dinner) | £314 |
| Twin Beds DBB Friday & Saturday Nights based on 2 Adults sharing (including the Gala Dinner) | £314 |
| Double Bed DBB Saturday Night Only based on 2 Adults sharing (including the Gala Dinner) | £194 |
| Twin Beds DBB Saturday Night Only based on 2 Adults sharing (including the Gala Dinner) | £194 |
| Single Occupancy DBB Friday & Saturday Nights based on 1 Adult (including the Gala Dinner) | £219 |
| Single Occupancy DBB Saturday Night Only based on 1 Adult (including the Gala Dinner) | £145 |
| Saturday Night Gala Dinner Only (No Room) | £57 |
Booking
To assist in planning, please return the completed online booking form or download and return the printable version.
Please complete your choice of booking form ASAP and by the end of May 2022 at the very latest.
Previous Monies Paid – If you have previously paid for a cancelled event and not had a refund then, deduct this amount when paying the treasurer. You can confirm the amount held by the treasurer W/Bro Barry Doul via email
Payment
Payment by cheque: please make cheques payable to: ‘The Lodge of Seafarers’, and post (or hand) to the treasurer. OR, preferably by bank transfer to;
The Lodge of Seafarers | Sort Code: 52-21-39 | Account Number: 00384445
All payments are to be with the treasurer by the end of May and details to do this, will be sent with your confirmation email.
Itinerary For The Weekend
Friday
Check-in to the Royal Maritime Club is from 15:00.
Optional Visit to HMS Victory
Friday Evening – Arrive with plenty of time to board HMS Victory for an 18:30 drinks reception. A supplement of £18 per person which includes two drinks and canapes*. Drinks are Red or White Wine or Orange Juice.
* A selection of canapes including vegetarian but, no vegan option available.
Then dinner back at the Royal Maritime Club is an informal Hot Buffet from 20:00
Dress
Smart casual for the non-formal Friday evening. But, be aware of the weather because we will be outside exposed to the elements.
Saturday
After a leisurely breakfast, enjoy your day. Maybe visit Portsmouth’s historic harbour and town (and a few of the alehouses). Or, many of the maritime attractions i.e HMS Warrior sample the facilities at the venue.
We muster in the Atrium at 18:00 dressed for dinner for a pre-dinner drink (and the traditional tot). The Bosun will pipe “Hands to Dinner” at 18:50 for our Gala Dinner. (Menu)
After dinner entertainment followed by music to dance to, until 01:00
Dress
Formal is usual for a Gala Dinner, namely – Mess Undress or DJs with black ties, both with miniatures. No. 1 Uniform with bow tie & medals (not Masonic jewels). Evening or cocktail dress for the Ladies.
Seating
Seating will be designed around the numbers attending. Please indicate on the booking form your seating preferences and these will be met wherever possible.
During the Gala Dinner, there will be appropriate toasts and readings, background music and probably some out of tune singing (it’s a tradition). There will also be the inevitable raffle – for which contributions on the day will be most welcome.
This event will help raise funds for our Masonic and non-Masonic charities alike. And the WM hopes that you will be able to support his years’ fundraising.
Extra Nights – Thursday, Sunday
There is an option to stay the extra nights on Thursday or Sunday priced at £124 per night, per couple, or, £82 single occupancy per night, and includes; Dinner, Bed & Breakfast. If you want to take advantage of the extra nights, please advise me in the notes section of the booking form. Indicating Thursday, Sunday or both nights.
