SCOTS ASSOCIATION PARTICIPATION AT THIS YEARS CENOTAPH PARADE LONDON

FRIDAY 11th NOVEMBER TO MONDAY 14th NOVEMBER 2022

We are encouraging SCOTS Association veteran members to consider marching at the 2022 Remembrance Parade at the Cenotaph in London on Sunday 13th  Nov 22.

It is planned that this year’s SCOTS Association event will run over the weekend Friday 11th  to Monday 14th  Nov 22 in London. Veterans can choose to take part in the parade only

REGISTERING TO ATTEND

This will be done on a first come first serve basis up to our allocation.  We have requested 40 tickets, our actual allocation will be not be confirmed until September 2022 at the earliest.

Wife’s and partners are welcome to attend the weekend, they are not required to be registered.

If you would like to attend please inform Kevin Wood at kevin.wood398@mod.gov.uk. He will then send you the Registration Form to be completed by each veteran  and the Hotel Booking details should you require them.

HOTEL BOOKING INFORMATION

The Holiday Inn Express Hotel 103-109 Southwark Street, London, SE1 0JQ, has been secured at the discounted rate of £60PP B and B based on two sharing.

WEEKEND GENERAL OUTLINE

•           Friday 11th Nov 22. Arrive at hotel: The Holiday Inn Express Southwark 103-109 Southwark Street, London, SE1 0JQ.

•           Friday 11th Nov 22 1800hrs. SCOTS RV social for those travelling and stationed in London.  The Comedy pub 7 Oxendon Street, Piccadily London SW1Y 4EE.

•           Saturday 12th Nov 22. 1000hrs. Post Breakfast RV in the hotel.  Head and Wellbeing Check. The Holiday Inn Express Reception.

•           Sunday 13th Nov 22.  Muster on Horse Guards Parade.  Early arrival is advised to achieve pain free access.

•           Sunday 13th Nov 22.  Post parade retire to The Comedy Pub, in the upstairs Attic Sports bar social and buffet.

•           Monday 14th Nov 22. Rearward passage of lines home.

DRESS FOR THE PARADE

If you do not have any of these items indicate early.

•           Glengarry SCOTS Cap Badge

•           A Dark suit, Kilt, Trews and Coat in the case of inclement weather, umbrella.

•           Medals

•           MOD veterans badge, SCOTS Veteran Badge, if owned.

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Personnel can do their own thing, but are encouraged to support the social events where possible.
• Purchasing a Veterans Rail Card may be useful.
• There are no stupid question, so please ask away.

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