The Royal Lancers

QRL Dinner and Dance 2025
2025-06-21 08:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Derby Conference Centre, London Rd, Alvaston,, Derby, DE24 8UX
Derby Conference Centre, Annual Dinner Dance, Coord Dez OConnor

Lancers in London May 2025
2025-05-10 19:00 - 23:00 | The Tabernacle, 34-35 Powis Sq,, LONDON, W11 2AY, United Kingdom
The Tabernacle – 34-35 Powis Sq, London W11 2AY

North West Branch Dinner at Blackpool - 2025
2025-04-05 19:00 - 23:59 | Park House Hotel, 308 Promenade, Blackpool, FY12HA, United Kingdom
Contact Clive Bergstrand – clivebergstrand@gmail.com

Blackpool Reunion 2025
2025-04-05 08:00 - 17:00
Contact Richard Lent rient@nualight.com

BOAR Wolfgang Function
2025-03-22 | Royal Navy Club, 4 Alexandra Rd, Cleethorpes, DN35 8LQ, United Kingdom
Open to all military personnel

Regimental Weekend Catterick 22nd April 2024
2024-04-22 08:00 - 2024-04-24 17:00 | Cambrai Barracks, Catterick, DL9 3PZ, United Kingdom
I am pleased to confirm that the initial visit to the Regiment of the new Colonel in Chief will take place at Catterick on Monday 22 April 2024. Any former Lancer plus immediate family is welcome to attend. The format will be a parade followed by a buffet lunch. Further instructions will follow in the New Year, but this early notification should at least enable those interested to save the date.

Derby Reunion Weekend 2024 (Friday Night)
2024-04-12 15:00 - 2024-04-13 23:30 | The Olde Spa Inn,, 204 Abbey Street, Derby, DE22 3SU
The Olde Spa Inn, 204 Abbey Street, Derby, DE22 3SU
Contact Richie Bass on 07592216811 or richie.bass@sky.com

Field of Remembrance - Westminster Abbey 2023
2023-11-09 10:30 - 12:30 | Westminster Abbey, SW1P 3PA, United Kingdom
Ticket event – contact HHQ

Lancer Family Camping Weekend - Great Yarmouth
2023-09-29 00:00 - 2023-10-02 23:59
07592 216811
richie.bass@sky.com

Museum Day – Derby (TBC)
2023-04-15 10:00 - 15:00 | Derby City Museum, The Strand, Derby, DE1 1BS, United Kingdom

Leicester Race Course Veteran's Day
2023-03-10 | Leicester Race Course, Leicester Rd, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 4AL
Free tickets from HHQ

50th Anniversary Derby Museum Day
2023-02-15 17:00 - 19:00 | Derby City Museum, The Strand, Derby, DE1 1BS, United Kingdom
Ticket only – contact HHQ

Southern Smoker 2022
2022-06-16 - 2022-06-19 | Morton Village Hall The Common, Dorchester DT2 8RE, The Common, Dorchester, DT28RE, United Kingdom
If you are interested please can you send a confirmation email to : ianpoth120@gamil.com
SB RL VLA hosting the 2022 “ Smoker” at Moreton Village hall on 16-19 June 22. Camping will be available at the site from Thu 16 until Sun 19 Jun 21. Sat 18th Smoker will have a stocked cash Bar and Fish and Chip Van www.facebook.com/kingsberekitchen and Hog Roast .
Costs : Adults £10 per person per night (Campsite costs) Children under 16 Free. Day attendee costs £5 per person (to cover facilities costs) Free attendance for serving members Regimental Officers, Soldier and Families ( please email to confirm campsite pitch if required)
Payment: By bank transfer no later than Fri 10 Jun 22 To Sort Code: 20-11-39 Ac No: 70950033 Reference RL Smoker & Surname. Also email: Ianison2012@gmail.com to confirm numbers and campsite nights and pitches required. A Confirmation email E Ticket will be sent.
Activities: 1th June BBQ facilities available. 18th Jun 0800hrs 50 mile local cycle route, Motor Cycle Route, Tug of War.
Closing dates: For ticket sales will be Fri 10 June 22 Camping Tickets after will be £15 per day afterwards. However a camp site pitch can not be confirmed. ianpoth120@gmail.com Ianison2012@gmail.com bearwall56@Hotmail.com

Platinum Jubilee - Royalty and the Regiment
2022-06-02 | RL Museum – Thoresby, Thoresby Court Yard, Thoresby Park, Nr Perlethorpe, Nottinghamshire, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG22 9EP, United Kingdom
RL Museum at Thoresby will be hosting an event and exhibition on Royalty & Regiment at Thoresby to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. The event, funded by Notts County Council will consist of a Veterans breakfast followed by a big screen showing of the Trooping The Colour. This will be followed by an event in the courtyard consisting of RL exhibition and entertainment by the South Notts Hussars Band, live singers and stalls of various military charities. The event is open to Veterans from Nottinghamshire with a capacity of 500.

Veterans Big Breakfast @ Thoresby Court Yard.
Start 09:00am, free breakfast roll and drink.
Live big screen showing of Trooping the Colour.
Daisy Belles trio live music.
Bar, and armed forces related stalls.
Free parking.
Bring your own blanket/chair. Invite includes partners/carers.

Stoke Branch Annual Dinner and Dance 2021
2021-10-30 19:00 - 23:59 | Quality Hotel Conference and Leisure, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent., ST1 5NB

Cavalry Memorial Sunday - Parade Cancelled - Virtual Event
2021-05-09 10:00 - 12:30 | Broad Walk, Hyde Park, London
Apply to HHQ for enclosure tickets (limited availability)

Aliwal Barbecue 20th July 2019
2019-07-20 08:00 - 17:00 | Holiday Inn, Chapel Lane, Birmingham, B43 7BG, United Kingdom
A Barbeque /Entertainment will be held at Holiday Inn, Walsall on Saturday 20 July 2019. Holiday Inn is a 4 Star Hotel in a large chain located on Northbound side of M6 Junction 10. I have re-negotiated again a Barbeque price of £16.50 per person, entertainment will be free for all attendees, costs covered from Aliwal Dinner Account. Twin/Double Room is £59.50 per Night and an Executive Room (Extra Lounge) will be £84.50 per night, should you wish to share cost of a twin room, please let me know and I will contact other interested individuals. I am yet to sign a contract but our package will include a 20 % reduction on all drinks from 2pm, which makes this deal very competitive. We have sufficient funds that can support the odd free ticket and accommodation, so if you are aware of anyone who would like to attend but finds it difficult to find the funds, please let me know, total discretion is assured. Guests are welcome!
To book TICKETS please complete the attached form and ideally make a bank transfer, ACCOUNT NO: 42913932 SORT CODE: 090128. Details can also be found on the ticket booking form. Cheques are to be made payable to Mr S Hopkinson. Your bank statement will confirm that I have received and deposited your cheque.
To book ACCOMMODATION at the venue please deal direct with the Hotel Reception using the code BBQ BB3. It is wise to book early as rooms tend to go very quickly. There are only three disabled rooms. Please ensure you mention the Aliwal Barbeque/Dinner when making enquires/bookings by phone. All rooms must be paid for on departure using either Credit/Debit Card. No cheques will be accepted without appropriate supporting card.
Dress: Smart Casual (No Jeans)
Aliwal BBQ 2019 Covering Letter

Northern Branch Dinner at Willerby
2019-06-08 19:00 - 23:59 | Mercure Hull Grange Park Hotel, Grange Park Ln, Willerby, Hull, HU10 6EA, United Kingdom
Northern Branch Dinner at Willerby
Alf Smith
0147 260 5072
alf703@btinternet.com

Regimental Weekend - Catterick - CONFIRMED!
2019-06-08 - 2019-06-09 | Catterick, Cambrai Lines, DL93PZ, United Kingdom
This is the confirmed date for a Regimental Weekend in Catterick on 8/9 June 2019 to which all lancers past and present are to be invited to attend. Confirmed activities are a parade and an all ranks party – more details to follow but please put it in your diary now!

Lancers in London
2019-05-11 19:00 - 23:30, 2018-11-10 18:00 - 23:59 | Punch and Judy – Covent Garden, 40 Henrietta St, Covent Garden,, London, WC2E 8RF, United Kingdom

North West Branch Dinner
2019-04-06 19:00 - 23:30 | Parkhouse Hotel, 308 North Promenade, Blackpool, FY1 2HA
Contact details
0124 431 7143
clive@bergstrand.fsworld.co.uk

The Royal Armoured Corps 80th Anniversary Event – Bovington
2019-04-04 12:00 - 13:30 | Bovington Tank Museum, BH20 6JA, United Kingdom
1200
Tank Museum – Kuwait Arena
Mounted and dismounted parade, including vehicles from 1939 to the present
Open to all members of the Royal Armoured Corps (serving and veterans) and their families

1300
Tank Museum
Lunch
By invitation

1330
Tank Museum
Guided tours of the Tank Museum
Open to all members of the Royal Armoured Corps (serving and veterans) and their families

East Midlands Branch (Fondouk Troop)
2019-01-26
East Midlands Branch (Fondouk Troop)
Balaclava Dinner, Nottingham
Gary Bagnall 0115 968 0199
garybagnall@btinternet.com

Leicester Lancers Veteran's Breakfast Club
2018-12-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Fox and Tiger, 4 Lutterworth Rd, Blaby, Leicester, LE8 4DN
https://www.facebook.com/groups/906510069521104/?fref=nf

Jurassic Lancers (Dorset) - Mini Meet-Up II
2018-12-08 19:00 - 23:30 | The Seven Stars, Wool, Dorset, DT2 8RL
https://www.facebook.com/groups/366492987088840/

Veteran's Breakfast Club - Derby
2018-12-08 10:00 - 12:00 | The Back Yard, Pride Park Stadium, Derby, DE24 8XL

RL OCA March at the Cenotaph – London
2018-11-11
RL OCA March at the Cenotaph – London
Ticket only event
HHQ RL
0115 957 3195
admin@theroyalancers.org
Applications by 1 Sep 17

Field of Remembrance Westminster Abbey
2018-11-08 10:00 - 12:30 | Westminster Abbey, SW1P 3PA, United Kingdom
Field of Remembrance Westminster Abbey and lunch at Civil Service Club
Ticket only event
HHQ RL
0115 957 3195
admin@theroyalancers.org
Applications by 1 Oct 2018

RL OCA parade at NMA
2018-11-06 11:00 - 12:30 | National Memorial Arboretum, DE13 7AR, United Kingdom
RL OCA parade at NMA and buffet at TRBL Alrewas
HHQ RL
0115 957 3195
admin@theroyalancers.org
