Upcoming Events › Collingwood Society

Following a well-received debut last year, Tim Gittins, another Society member and trustee, now turns his attention to Admiral Sir John Orde, whose well-documented and ongoing spat with Earl St. Vincent and actions when in command of a squadron north of Cadiz in the lead-up to Trafalgar have interested historians ever since. Scapegoat or disgruntled unfortunate? Our own judge weighs up the evidence….

Back again by popular demand….‘Pickle Night’ gives Members and Guests a chance to let our hair down and experience the fun, food, dress and self-made entertainment of the gun deck. Ticket only, sure to be a sell-out once again, watch for details in due course. The traditional end to ‘Trafalgar’ commemorations - the occasion marks the arrival of HMS PICKLE and the carriage of the news of both victory at Trafalgar and the death of Nelson to London by Lt.…

In the hopes of better attendance and to re-assure people that the AGM is not a wasted journey, this year’s Annual General Meeting will be followed by BOTH a short presentation looking back on the bi-centennial commemorations that gave birth to the Society (yes, it was 10 years ago!) AND our now-traditional ‘pub-style’ quiz, based on Collingwood/ Nelson/ Trafalgar/Georgian Navy. Last year’s winning score was 72 and it was a first time winner, so come along and try your hand!…