Inside This Issue
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Message from the Chairman
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The General Manager’s Comments
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The Queen’s Jubilee Project
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News of League & Branch Activities
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London in the Jubilee Year, by Hilary Manning
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Student Interview: Hira Mansur
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A Commonwealth Youth Weekend, by Ruth Reyburn
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Diary of Events
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Booking Form
The Victoria League
For Commonwealth Friendship
Founded 1901
[A company limited by guarantee and not having a share capital]
Patron
The Central Council
HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN
Mrs Gloria Bailey MBE, Mrs Eileen Davenport,
Mr Grafton Edwards, Mr Roy Jennings,
Vice Presidents
Mr Lyn D. Hopkins, Mrs Gillie Graham,
MR. L. COLIN WEBBER FCA CTA
Mr Tim Layton, Mr Kevin McGrath,
MR. JOHN P. KELLY CMG LVO MBE
Mrs Caroline Roughton
Chairman
Headquarters’ Address
MR. LYN D. HOPKINS B.Sc. MBA FCA ASIP
Victoria League House,
55, Leinster Square, London W2 4PW
General Manager
Charity Reg. No. 213619 Company No. 174517
MS. DOREEN HENRY
Tel: 020 7243 2633 Facsimile: 020 7229 2994
E-Mail: [email protected]
Website: www.victorialeague.co.uk
Editor: Bonnie Rozorio, Membership & Administration Officer
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In February I wrote to Her Majesty The Queen, our Patron, to
congratulate her on the Sixtieth Anniversary of her Accession to the
Throne. My letter was shown to her Majesty and in return, she asked the
members of the Victoria League to accept her good wishes for a most
memorable and enjoyable Diamond Jubilee year.
Our project to celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee is, of course, the construction
of a Secondary School in Futa Village, in Pejeh Chiefdom, Sierra Leone.
Sierra Leone is one of the poorest countries in Africa and during the rebel
wars, 1300 schools were destroyed. We are now over the half-way point
to reaching our target of £10,000. Like the Conservative Party, we are
willing to accept any size donation, large or small. If you give £100,000
you will certainly be in our Premier League. A donation of £250,000 will
ensure you can attend a supper party in Doreen’s flat on the first floor of
Student House! Seriously, I hope you will consider making a contribution
to this very worthy cause.
In the coming months, we have a very interesting programme of events.
I particularly draw your attention to the Student Concert on Wednesday,
May 2 at 7:30pm. This will be held at the Royal Over Seas League thanks
to the generosity of their Director-General, Major-General Roddy Porter.
The proceeds from this concert will go towards the Sierra Leone School
Fund. In May, limited number of members will be visiting Marlborough
House, the Headquarters of the Commonwealth Secretariat. The
magnificent building was gift from Her Majesty the Queen to the
Commonwealth on the death of Queen Mary.
In June, the various events will take place to mark the Queen’s Diamond
Jubilee, including a Service at St Paul’s Cathedral on Tuesday 5 June. In
order that the Service should be representative of the various aspects of
the Nation, a ballot was held of the charities of which Her Majesty is a
Patron in order that they could send a representative. I am delighted that
the Victoria League was one of the successful charities and I will be
representing the League at the Service. I hope you will watch the Service
on television and share with me in my joy that the Charity of which you
are a member is represented at such a wonderful occasion.
Enjoy the Summer,
Mr Lyn D. Hopkins B.Sc. MBA FCA ASIP
Chairman
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With the recent good weather, it is beginning to feel like spring has
indeed sprung. The trees are beginning to show signs of new foliage and
the garden is showing brighter colours than that dreary winter ‘brown’.
Soon the Student House will be looking much brighter too: The outside is
having its regular obligatory paint, so the building will be enveloped in
scaffolding then revealed (after a few months), restored to its former
glory. We will be sure to take lots of photos, as unfortunately with the
London grime it will not stay that pristine for long…
We are all aware of what an exciting summer London has planned;
though I know some people are not as keen as I am! Sure, there will be
loads of additional visitors, travel chaos, price hikes and tacky souvenirs
everywhere, but you can just stay at home and watch it all on television,
safe in the knowledge that you will at least be sure of good coverage from
our television channels…
I for one will be glued to the television for the Jubilee celebrations –
which I am sure will be Britain at its best, with all the pomp and
circumstance deserved of such a special event. For the Olympics I even
have tickets for a couple of events so will be there in person, as well as
catching up with events on television.
I do hope you will look at our events programme and come along to some
of them. I would especially draw your attention to the Concert on
Wednesday 2nd May and the lunch at Student House on Tuesday 24th
July.
Hope to see you there!
Ms Doreen Henry
General Manager
Please feel free to contact me on 020 7243 2633 or email
[email protected]
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The Queen’s Jubilee Project is nearing its completion: The school
is progressing in leaps and bounds, and so too is our fundraising!
At the time of publication we have raised about half of our £10,000 target
– a fantastic result from much hard work by you, the Victoria League
members. We’ve also had a number of very generous donations from
local and overseas branches, such as the South Australia Otago, the
Burnie, Taranaki, and Horsham Branches of the Victoria League.
However, we still have some way to go if we are to reach £10,000. But
we can get there - with your help.
Here are three ways you can help us to reach our £10,000 target:
1) Make a donation. If you have not yet made a donation and would
like to, or if you’ve already donated and would like to again, please fill
out the enclosed donation form and send a cheque to ‘The Victoria
League’ 55 Leinster Square London W2 4PW.
2) Sign up to Easy Fundraising. If you shop online, make sure you
register with easy fundraising and for every pound you spend; the
retailer will donate a percentage to our cause. Even if you don’t shop
online, you can encourage family and friends who do to use Easy
Fundraising. Register here:
www.easyfundraising.org.uk/victorialeague and make sure to
download their ‘find and remind’ toolbar – a great way to discover
which retailers support easy fundraising. Amazon, M&S, Gap, John
Lewis, Comet, Vodafone, eBay, Boden, HMV, Play.com, eBay and
many more retailers are participating. The best bit: it won’t cost you a
penny.
3) Come to our Student Concert! This year, all funds raised from the
Student Concert will be donated to the Queen’s Jubilee Project. Tickets
are £20 (including a complimentary glass of wine on arrival) and the
concert is on May 2 at 7:00pm at the Royal Over Seas League. Not
only will you be supporting the Project, you’ll be able to enjoy a
wonderful evening of entertainment from our musical students.
As you can see from the photos, the Queen’s Jubilee Project is almost
finished! The school building exterior is complete and the interior is
progressing quickly. The ecosan toilet (located to the rear of the
school building) is also under construction, now at roofing level.
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The well is fully completed, with water from this being used for all
construction on site, and now for all drinking water.
Until the school is permanently occupied and fully secure, valuable items
such as the water pump will be kept off-site, to prevent theft.
The Jubilee Project
Secondary School, Futa
Futa School Teachers
Futa School Children
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WITH THANKS
Mrs Barbara Johnson, the Victoria League’s PA to the General Manager,
retired in November 2011 after many years of faithful service to the
League. In recognition of her importance to the League and her efforts
over the years, we have made Barbara a Life Member. I am sure all our
members join with us in wishing her many happy years of retirement, and
we look forward to seeing her at future events in 2012.
FACEBOOK
The Victoria League For Commonwealth Friendship is now on Facebook!
The web address is www.facebook.com/victorialeague. We have a
growing number of followers and find it a useful way to keep younger
members up to date with news and events, particularly those living in
Student House.
NEW MEMBERS
Mrs Marie Blaney, of Hillingdon Middx; Miss Hilary Manning, of Student
House; Miss Fiona Goodhew, of Student House.
WESTMINSTER BRANCH
Mrs Eileen Davenport, Chairman of the Branch, reported:
In January we had a pleasant surprise, Eileen Dawber, who had been our
Branch Secretary until she returned home to New Zealand, came over for
a family wedding. At very short notice and after a number of frantic phone
calls we met Eileen, Warren and little Paris for lunch in Peter Jones on
Sloane Square. It was good to see them again, looking so well and to hear
all their news from Dunedin.
The Westminster Branch was formed in March 1952, so this year is our
60th Anniversary – a time to look back and remember past members of
the Branch and all the friends we have made over the years, plus a time
to celebrate and look forward to the future.
A lunch-time concert in St Martin in the Fields was our February outing
and in March members of the Branch attended the Commonwealth Day
Observance in the Abbey – always a very special occasion.
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HORSHAM BRANCH
Mr Grafton Edwards, Chairman of the Branch, reported:We had a most successful Christmas Cheer Party in December, with over
25 members and guests attending. Our next gathering will be a
Committee Meeting On April 23 to decide our Summer Program, which will
include a Jubilee Tea Party to celebrate Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee.
In recognition of very many years of service as Chairman and Committee
member, Olga Nash was unanimously invited to be our Branch’s President
at our Summer Party last year. Sadly, Olga passed away last month at the
age of 91. She was a very committed member of the League and
invaluable to the Horsham Branch, which she held together for many
years. Another long-standing member of the Horsham Branch, Gladys
Law, aged 95, passed away in March. She had been a member for about
40 years and had served on the Horsham Branch committee. About 6
months ago she moved to the West Country to be near to her
granddaughter. Both Gladys and Olga will be much missed.
SAD FAREWELLS
Mrs Trevor Binny - Elisabeth Binny, who died
peacefully, aged 92 on 15 Dec 2011, had been a
stalwart supporter of the Victoria League for more
than 50 years, serving first as Chairman of the
Stour Valley Branch in Suffolk, then as Chairman of
the Hospitality Sub-Committee in London and as
Vice-Chairman of the League from 1987 to 2007.
Over the years, Elisabeth entertained innumerable
overseas Members and Commonwealth visitors
both in London and in Suffolk. With her husband, Trevor, she also made
official visits to many overseas branches of the League, especially in
Australia and New Zealand, where she had many friends.
Mrs Olga Nash died in late March at the age of 91. Mrs
Nash was a steadfast and enthusiastic member of the
Victoria League for about 40 years and also served as
Chairman of the Horsham Branch. She often welcomed
students into her home for weekends, as well as organising
Committee meetings, ‘Bring and Buy’ sales, outings and
evening parties for members and guests. During last summer she was
invited to be the Horsham Branch’s President, when she attended their
Summer Lunch Party. Apart from her VL service Olga was always helping
others. Until a couple of years ago, she was driving for Meals on Wheels, as
she said, taking food to 'Old people'. Many of them were probably much
younger than she was! She will be missed.
Miss Barbara Roberts passed away in January of this year.
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A warm thank you to the Victoria League for the exciting welcome to
London in the Jubilee Year, from a student just arrived.
As an Australian student who arrived in London in January, already I am
grateful for the welcoming community of the Victoria League for
Commonwealth Friendship. Within three months, I have had the
opportunity to participate in various Victoria League Events, and share
with you now my experiences.
On Sunday 5 February, I joined other Victoria League members at Royal
Festival Hall for the ‘Happy and Glorious’ performance of much-loved
pieces and songs to celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.
Having only arrived three weeks before, this introduced me to a
wonderful collection of British music and memories. A tear came to my
eye as the entire Festival Hall audience all waved their Union Jacks and
sang lustily ‘Jerusalem’. But there was also Scotland the Brave performed
on bagpipes, and an endearing rendition of ‘Danny Boy’, interspersed with
amusing memoirs of the Queen from former Royal Correspondent Jennie
Bond.
On Monday 12 March, I joined several other
students from Victoria League Student House in
attending the Commonwealth Observance Day
Service in Westminster Abbey. With the theme
‘Connecting Cultures’, we listened to inspiring
speeches from Dr. Jane Goodall, Andrew Forrest
and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie celebrating the
threads that tie together people from every
continent, faith and ethnicity. Seated in the
transept, we did just see The Queen passing by,
accompanied by HRH The Prince of Wales, HRH
The Duchess of Cornwall and HRH The Countess
of Wessex. Afterwards, we excitedly stood for
photographs with our respective national flags,
very proud to be part of the Commonwealth of
Nations.
From left: The Australian
Flag Bearer, Hilary
Manning, Bonnie Rozorio
& Fiona Goodhew at the
Observance.
Also, on Wednesday 21 March, I joined members of the Victoria League at
the Victoria & Albert Museum to view the Cecil Beaton exhibition. On
display as part of the Diamond Jubilee, this exhibition presented a very
touching account of the Royal Family, from Her Majesty The Queen as a
young princess with beautiful curls and a sweet smile to HRH The Princess
Royal as a child with beautiful curls and a rather more mischievous smile.
On return to Victoria League House, it was with interest that I realised the
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signed photograph of HRH The Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon,
is also a Cecil Beaton photograph, with his name printed in small pencil
letters beneath.
I look forward to joining other exciting activities later this year with the
Victoria League.
I also hope to see many other Victoria League members at the Victoria
League Student Concert on Wednesday 2 May, where the VL music
students may share with everyone the fruits of our on-going studies.
Hilary Manning, Harpist, Victoria League 2012-13
A new feature in our Victoria League
Newsletters, ’10 Questions’ is a brief
interview with one of our Residents at
Victoria League Student House.
Hira is from Lahore in Pakistan. She is
studying painting at UCL - Slade School
of Fine Art in London. Hira obtained her
BFA (Miniature) with Honours, from
National College of Arts, Lahore, Pakistan
in 2008.
Hira at one of her
exhibitions in Pakistan
At school I... work hard.
When I finish studying I want to… be a practicing Artist.
My parents always told me... to be tolerant of others
At home I like to cook... Biryani (Spicy rice with chicken).
I'm very bad at... remembering.
If I wasn't me I'd like to be... I'm content, I would only want to be 'me'.
When I was a child I wanted to... be a pilot. And now I’m a super nervous flyer
- Imagine!
The hardest thing I've ever done was... still haven't!
What I love about London is... the unlimited opportunities.
What I miss about home is… my parents.
I often wonder... if everything is destined.
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Ruth Reyburn, a New Zealander who has lived in London most of her life,
has been a member of the Victoria League for over 40 years. Here is her
contribution to the RCS’s Jubilee Time Capsule:
“One of my fondest inspirational Commonwealth memories was
attending the Commonwealth Youth Weekend at Bradfields,
Berkshire in May 1960.
As a member of The Victoria League in Auckland, New Zealand, it was a
great joy to meet many young people from different regions of the
Commonwealth during a lovely sunny weekend. We stayed with English
members of The Victoria League at the homes and I well remember driving
down through acres of beautiful bluebells to my hostess’ home.
During the weekend we were treated to a display of English country dancing
and a tour of the historic Bradfield College. We also attended a service in the
local church with a group of Girl Guides.
We were all overwhelmed by the wonderful hospitality given to us by the
English members of the Victoria League in their homes, and the interest they
took in our own homelands. It was a marvellous Commonwealth atmosphere
over the weekend, which I greatly treasure.
A few months later in September
1960, I attended as a spectator of
the Olympic Games in Rome,
which was another treasured
occasion.
Since 1960 an Australian girl who
attended the Commonwealth
Youth Weekend often visits
London and I always greatly
enjoy seeing her.”
If you would like to contribute to the Royal Commonwealth Society’s Jubilee
Time Capsule you can write a story, or upload a photograph here:
www.jubileetimecapsule.org. Alternatively, you can complete an
application form (www.jubileetimecapsule.org/index/offline) and send
it to: FAO Young Commonwealth Competitions, 25 Northumberland Avenue,
London, WC2N 5AP, UK.
The best stories will be gifted to her Majesty the Queen as part of the
Diamond Jubilee celebrations in 2012.
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‘The Taming of the Shrew’
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Friday, October 12
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Tuesday, October 30
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Service on HMS Belfast
Sunday, November 11
DECEMBER
Victoria League Christmas Lunch at the
Rubens at the Palace Hotel
Tuesday, December 4
Lunch at the New Cavendish Club
Tuesday, April 24 at 12:30pm
44-48 Great Cumberland Place, W1H 7BS. Cost: £25
Join us at one of our regular lunches at the New
Cavendish Club to catch up with old friends and meet
new ones. For VL members and their guests. An
informal occasion with Lunch (choice from Menu) and
Wine.
Anzac Day Services
Wednesday, April 25
5:00am: DAWN SERVICE, NEW ZEALAND WAR
MEMORIAL, HYDE PARK CORNER
A non-ticket event. Lasts approx. 40mins.
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 book ASAP.
‘Romantic Rhapsodies’ –
The Victoria League Student Concert
Wednesday, 2 May at 7:30pm
Over-Seas House, St James’s Street, SW1A 1LR
Tickets: £20 including a complimentary glass of
wine on arrival
Training at some of the world’s leading
conservatoires, music student Residents of
Victoria League House have taken time out of their busy schedules to
perform at this annual Victoria League event. Join us to enjoy the talents of
some of our students in concert. All funds raised will be donated to the
Queen’s Jubilee Project.
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Tour of Marlborough House
Tuesday, May 15 at 2:30pm
Marlborough House, Pall Mall, SW1Y 5HX
Cost: £5
The tour will be approximately two hours
long and take in all the fine rooms, the
history of the building, the gardens and
the work of The Commonwealth
Secretariat.
Trooping the Colour
1st Rehearsal – Major-General’s Review
9:30am (seated) for 10.00am. Saturday, June
2. Horse Guards Parade, Whitehall, SW1A 2AX
A limited number of free tickets are available
Her Majesty The Queen’s Birthday Parade is
fully booked.
Diamond Jubilee ‘Big Lunch’
Sunday, June 3
55 Leinster Square, London W2 4PW.
Cost: £10
As announced by Buckingham Palace, The Big Jubilee
Lunch will be a part of the main programme of events over
the central weekend of Diamond Jubilee celebrations in
June 2012.
We will be celebrating with a lunch at Victoria League
House, and it will be possible to view the Thames Diamond
Jubilee Pageant on television.
Beating Retreat
Thursday, June 14. Doors open at 7:30pm, Show
starts at 9:00pm
Horse Guards Parade, Whitehall, SW1A 2AX
Cost: £15. 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.
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Queen’s Cup Final Polo Match
Sunday, June 17
Smith’s Lawn, Windsor Great Park
Cost: £25. (Clubhouse Grandstand), £20 (South
Grandstand) plus £10 for car entry if required (to be
paid with cost of ticket)
England’s premier high goal handicapped polo
championship, the Queen’s 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, 18 June at 2:30pm
Windsor Castle.
Cost: Free, but please book early
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 is
recommended.
Annual General Meeting
Wednesday, July 4 at 2:30pm
High Commission of Brunei Darussalam, 19-20 Belgrave Square SW1X
8PG
Light refreshments will be served after the AGM. In order to facilitate
seating arrangements and to confirm numbers for catering, members are
requested to return the AGM booking slip to the General Manager.
Summer Luncheon
Date Changed: Tuesday, July 24 (was July 31)
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, and this year we are having a person from
‘Wherever the Need’ Charity to talk to us about the school in Sierra Leone
sponsored by the Victoria League’s Queen’s Jubilee Project.
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‘The Taming of the Shrew’ at the Globe Theatre
Friday, July 27 at 2:00pm
21 New Globe Walk, Bankside SE1 9DT
Cost: £21
Two wealthy sisters in Padua must be married off. The
modest, demure Bianca has no shortage of suitors,
but who will take on the wild, ungovernable, shrewish
Katherina? 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!
‘Victoria Revealed’ Exhibition at Kensington Palace
Tuesday, September 11
Kensington Palace, Kensington Gardens, W8 4PX
Cost: £13.05 or £10.80 concession
This exhibition at Kensington Palace will present a truly
intimate account of Victoria’s extraordinary life. We will
view the exhibition and then stop for tea or coffee in the
Palace Café (not included in entry costs).
Admiral Phillip Birthday Celebrations
Friday, October 12
Bathampton & Bath
Lunch including wine £43
Thanksgiving Service, 11:00am at St Nicholas Church,
Bathampton.
Civic Reception from 12:00pm in the Guildhall, Bath,
Lunch at 1:00 pm in the Banqueting Room at the Guildhall. 3:30pm Admiral
Phillip Memorial Project – Presentation, The Council Chamber.
Lunch at the New Cavendish Club
Tuesday, October 30 at 12:30pm
44-48 Great Cumberland Place, W1H 7BS.
Cost: £25
Join us at one of our regular lunches at the New
Cavendish Club to catch up with old friends and meet new
ones. For VL members and their guests. An informal
occasion with Lunch (choice from Menu) and Wine.
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Commonwealth Countries League Fair
Saturday, 3 November from 11.30am – 6.00pm
Kensington Town Hall, Hornton Street, W8 7NX.
This annual event is a wonderful way to experience
different cultures from around the Commonwealth
and a good opportunity to get some Christmas
shopping done!
Service on HMS Belfast
Sunday, November 11at 10:15am
The Queen's Walk, London, SE1 2JH
HMS Belfast led a fascinating life, involved
in many key incidents in WW2 including
leading the naval bombardment off
Normandy in support of the Allied
landings of D-Day. Now she lies at rest in
the Thames and each year members of
the Victoria League are invited to attend
the Memorial Day service on board.
Victoria League Christmas Lunch
Tuesday, December 4 at 12:30pm.
The Rubens at the Palace Hotel,
39 Buckingham Palace Road, SW1W 0PS
Cost: to be confirmed
Join us for our annual Christmas Luncheon at
the lovely Rubens at the Palace Hotel. We will
enjoy a Champagne reception, followed by a
traditional Christmas roast, with all the
trimmings.
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How to Book
To book any events in this Diary:
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Send the Booking Form with your cheque, if the cost of the event is
known, to Victoria League Headquarters’ Office.
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Book by telephone and pay by credit card over the phone.
Tel: 020 7243 2633
Tickets are only dispatched once payment has been received by the
Victoria League. We aim to post tickets as soon as possible once payment
has been received, and we have the tickets from the Event Organiser. If
your tickets have not arrived five days before the event, please contact
us.
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, Women’s
Corona Society and other Commonwealth organisations.
PLEASE NOTE
Members should be aware that our events may require a certain
amount of standing, walking and climbing stairs. Any
Member who may have difficulties with mobility should ensure
they bring someone to assist them.
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Booking Form
Please complete this booking form and return with your
cheque to:
Mrs Bonnie Rozorio
Membership & Administration Officer
The Victoria League for Commonwealth Friendship
55 Leinster Square, London, W2 4PW.
Alternatively, you may wish to phone and pay by credit card: 020 7243 2633
Name
Address
P/code
Phone
Mobile
Email
Event
Date
I enclose my cheque in the sum of
‘The Victoria League’
Signature:
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No. of
Tickets
£
Cost
Name of Guest/s
made payable to