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Military dinner – HMS Drake 2025

Date:

10 October 2025

Time:

12:30-17:00

Location:

South England

Registration closes:

22 Aug 2025

A picture of a badge with a red dragon and the words Drake
Members and guests at the HMS Drake Military Dinner sitting at round tables and dressed formally
A picture of a map showing the location of the HMS Drake dinner in Milehouse

About the event

A fantastic opportunity to savour our military traditions, this formal dinner on HMS Drake promises to be an afternoon of laughter, camaraderie and delicious food.

Catch up with friends and Forces personnel as you enjoy our Founder's Awards presentations and tuck into a bespoke three-course meal.

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity full of history and heritage. Mark your calendars and get ready for a military dinner to remember.

Please note: This event is free to registered Members. However, there will be a cash bar available for attendees to purchase their own beverages upon arrival. 

Venue

HMS Drake
Plymouth
PL2 2BG 

Founder's Awards

If you'd like to nominate a fellow member, carer or volunteer for a Founder's Award and want them to be in with a chance to receive their award at this memorable event, please fill in the  nomination form by 22 August 2025. 

Important information about his event

Please read the following information before submitting your interest in this event.

Our military dinners around the country take place at venues chosen to minimise travel time and costs for Members. For this reason, no accommodation and transport will be provided by Blind Veterans UK.

All Members are welcome to bring one guest/carer.

Non-British nationality

If any of your party are not British citizens, a member of our team will be in touch with the required additional security forms for entry to the military base once registered.

Dress code

Males: Smart attire such as dinner or lounge suit, blazer and chinos. Mounted miniature medals and headdress maybe worn. Additional badges such as military memorabilia may be worn, though must uphold Blind Veterans UK standards and ethos.

Females: Knee-length dress or equivalent, covering shoulders. Mounted miniature medals. Headdress maybe worn outside of venue. Additional badges such as military memorabilia may be worn, though must uphold Blind Veterans UK standards and ethos.

Identification required to access military base

Please bring any of the following:

  • UK passport
  • UK Driving licence
  • UK Bus Pass
  • UK Disability Badges or equivalent

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