The 1805 Dispatches #26.01 February 2026 5 of 7 EVENTS DIARY DATE EVENT TITLE EVENT DESCRIPTION CLUB LEAD Sat 7 Feb Luncheon commemorating the Battle of St Vincent Lunch and discussion Peter Stark Sat 25 Feb Midshipman Dale Ceremony St Peters Church (The Chapel of their Majesties), St George's, Bermuda John Rodgaard Fri 8 May 300th birthday of Admiral of the Fleet Earl Howe Lecture & Lunch (Times & Venue TBC) Stephen Howarth The Earl Howe Sat 9 May The 1805 Club AGM Army & Navy Club (The Rag), Pall Mall, London, 1000-1530 Stephen Howarth Mon 1 Jun Glorious First of June Annual commemoration and lunch for the Glorious First of June, Langar, Nottinghamshire, 1200-1500 Stephen Howarth Sat 25 Jul Visit to the former Royal Hospital, Haslar Private Visit to the former Royal Hospital, Haslar, Hampshire Stephen Howarth and Mark Trasler MBE, Chairman, Haslar Heritage Group (and Club member) Sun 26 Jul Visit to Buckler's Hard, Bealieu Visit to Buckler's Hard, Bealieu, Hampshire, with river trip, personal updates on the archaeology and guided tour by Mary Montagu-Scott, 1000-1700 Stephen Howarth and Mary Montagu-Scott DL, Director, Buckler's Hard Maritime Museum (and Club member) Wed 19 Aug The George Forbes project Unveiling and completion of the George Forbes project, Logie Coldstone kirkyard, Aberdeenshire Stephen Howarth 21 Oct Annual Wreath-laying at Nelson's Tomb Annual Wreath-laying at Nelson's Tomb, St Paul's Cathedral 1100-1200 Stephen Howarth Sat 24 Oct Trafalgar Night Dinner HMS NELSON WARDROOM, Portsmouth, 1800-2230+ Stephen Howarth TBD 2026 Visit to Sutton Hoo Ship’s Company Visit to Woodbridge Riverside Complex. Four venues in Suffolk, UK. TBD TBD 2026 Bermuda Information Board Unveiling of 1805 Club Information Board in Bermuda John Rodgaard 2026 introduces an exciting new collaboration between the Old Royal Naval College, and their partner Tea and Crafting which brings new Arts & Crafts workshops. The launch of this Arts and Crafts series provides the opportunity to delve into the joys of creating and learn new skills or simply relax and create, and is designed for beginners and enthusiasts alike. Visitors can experience a spectacular spring weekend back in time with the Old Royal Naval College’s new Tudor Takeover. Bringing the grandeur of Greenwich Palace and the drama of Tudor life to vivid reality, this event presents immersive historical re-enactment, period dance, music, and a historical royal procession that continues into the summer months as pirates once again take over the grounds with Golden Age of Piracy. Presenting canon displays and sword demonstrations, the site’s maritime roots will be showcased in full swing. OLD ROYAL NAVAL COLLEGE, GREENWICH
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