Lodge of Seafarers
Weekend Fraternal Visit to Vectis Services Lodge – Isle of Wight 17th – 19th February
Operation Vectam Visita
Transport
Minibus from Downend Masonic Hall to the Isle of Wight return. Approximate cost £35 per person.
Itinerary
| Leaving | |||
| When | Time: | Leaving From: | |
| Friday 17th February | 12.00 | Downend Masonic Hall | |
| Lodge Meeting | Location | ||
| Saturday 18th February | 12.00 | Ryde Masonic Hall | |
| Returning | |||
| When | Time: | Leaving From: | |
| Sunday 19th February | 12.00 | Yelfs Hotel |
The Operation will be conducted in 3 phases:
- Leave from Downend Masonic Hall at 12pm on Friday. Get to Ryde (Isle of Wight) via Red Funnel ferry from Southampton to Cowes. Social on Friday evening in Ryde.
- Saturday – Fraternal visit to Vectis Services Lodge. Tyling at 12pm. Followed by Festive Board (4 Courses) £17.50 followed by an ongoing social with VSL guys.
- Sunday – Big Breakfast followed by return to Downend.
Hotel
The suggested hotel is Yelfs https://www.yelfshotel.com
Double or twin = £160 per night
Family room 4 single beds = £180 per night
Single room = £130
So, if 4 all bunk in together it will be £45 per night.
If you share a twin it will be £90 per night.
Roughly speaking, travel there and back with accommodation and two breakfasts and festive board circa £220.
Variables
The cost of transport is based on 10 passengers – any less will increase the cost.
Dress Code
Uniform, Dark Morning or Lounge Suit, White Shirt Collar, Regimental, Service, Provincial,
Craft or Plain Black Tie. White Gloves.
Booking
If you are would like to join in on this expedition to the Isle of Wight please let me know by Friday 3rd of Feb and let me know if you are booking your own accommodation or want to bunk in with 1 other or another 3.
Email me Chris Kitson crk8585@gmail.com
I will then contact the hotel and (providing they have the rooms still available, make a booking.
