Cdr Nobby Hall Memorial Dinner

Tony Birr and Friends of Commander Nobby Hall are organising a Memorial Dinner to him on 25th September at the Naval and Military Club, 4 St James Square London SW1 4JU.  18:30hrs until 22:00hrs, followed by a cash bar until the small hours 

An evening to remember a man who gave so much to all our lives, to regale some “Dits”, at Nobby’s London residence of 39 years, delivered in a manner befitting Nobby himself. Need we say any more !

Accommodation available at members' rates Email: for a booking form with further details of the evening.

You are welcome to attend before the formal start time and meet up with friends before the formalities of the evening. The formal part of the evening will end at 22:00hrs prompt. This is to allow those wishing to catch a late train time. However, the evening will continue well into the small hours in the club’s Long Bar. 

For 39 years Nobby was a member of this club and to many he was part of the furniture. Throughout his long and and often adventurous career, the club was one of the few constants in his life and sanctuary where Nobby was often at his best. More of that during the evening.

The club is just a two minute walk from Piccadilly Tube station. The club can call you a cab at the end of the evening if required and for those wish to stay for a night or two you will receive the discounted members rates. Details of accommodation below.

Dress code Mess Dress / Black Tie & Decorations Whilst this is a formal dinner befitting Nobby, he was infamous for including everyone and so Veterans without Black Tie, the dress code is relaxed to include what we would describe as “Veterans Association Uniform” Jacket, association / ship / regimental tie, smart trousers and black shoes etc

Dits Nobby was famous for his Dits so how we could not make this part of the evening. There will be no formal speeches, instead, we are going to invite friends to stand up at various points during the evening to regale their Dit about a memorable occasion with Nobby. Chatham House rules apply Need we say anymore! One rule limited to 5 mins Nobby’s wishes and instructions to Helen Before his passing Nobby left a series of wishes and instructions, during the evening we will deliver on one of those instructions. All will be revealed on the night, but we ask all attendees to complete the section below on how, when and in what circumstances they knew Nobby.

Three course formal dinner including wine The evening will start with pre dinner drinks followed by a three-course meal, port coffee and a poignant table treat.

The menu has been selected by Helen Nobby’s widow, however, if you have any dietary requirement please advise when booking so the chef can accommodate.

Cost is £99 per head (No payment required at this stage)

The cost includes pre dinner drinks, three course meal with wine, coffee with a poignant accompaniment and port. Drinks before 1830 and after 2200 is via a cash bar We have taken the decision not to ask for payment when booking because you are friends of Nobby. If you book to attend, we know that you will be there unless exceptional circumstances prevail. We will however request payment to a dedicated account via online payment (BACS) no later than Friday 3rd September. This will give the club and the organisers time make the final arrangements of seating plans, printing of memorial menu cards etc Bank payment details will be circulated only to those that have booked to attend in mid Aug. Numbers are limited to 100 and in the event that we are getting near to capacity we may request payment earlier the 3rd September.

Accommodation available at members rates (Please book direct with the club) Choose from a variety of rooms ranging from a quaint single cabin to the luxurious George Canning Room with its magnificent Super King Size bed and view over the club courtyard.

All rooms are Air Conditioned and have en-suite facilities with either baths or showers. For example, a double room is £155 per night and includes Continental breakfast, a choice of newspaper and VAT. A light cooked breakfast will cost an additional £3.25, a full English breakfast, £7.50.

For further details or to book phone 0207 8275757 or email quoting “Cdr Hall Memorial Dinner” for members rates. Payment terms are generally on check out. Please note the cancellation policy .

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