Past Events

15 Dec 2021: Carol Service and supper - London & Westminster Commandery

With thanks to our Senior Chaplain, Fr Paul Bagott SChLJ, this year’s Commandery Carol Service will take place at St Cuthbert’s Church, Philbeach Gardens, London, SW5 9EB on Wednesday 15th December at 7pm. We will be joining members of St Cuthbert’s parish for this event – and will be led by their choir; as well as having a number of opportunities to join in with congregational carols.

The service itself is free to attend, but there will be a collection during the service to support the parish and the work of the Order. After the service, a light warm supper will be served, along...

5 Dec 2021: Carol service - King Offa Commandery

The Commander, Chevalier Mario Rizzardi, cordially invites you to attend the Commandery’s Carol Service on Sunday 5th December 2021 at 12.15pm. The service, conducted by our Senior Chaplain, the Reverend Kevin Charles and our Chaplain, the Venerable (Air Vice-Marshal) Robin Turner, will be held at St Wilfrid’s Church, Kirkby in Ashfield, NG17 8LA.
There will be a Sherry Reception in the Church Hall at 11.15am to which everyone is invited.
As well as enjoying the Nativity story and the traditional Carols, this year there will also be the baptism of a future Postulant.
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16 Oct 2021: National service of Investiture 2021

The Grand Priory of England and Wales invites Postulants, Members of the Order and their guests to this event, the programme for which appears below.

The Investiture Service will take place in St Paul’s Church, 32A Wilton Place, London, SW1X 8SH, followed by a reception and lunch at The Cavalry & Guards Club, 127 Piccadilly, London, W1J 7PX.

Saturday 16th October

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15 Oct 2021: Vigil service & champagne reception - Commandery of London & Westminster

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As we gradually return to some sense of normality, I am sure that we are all looking forward to this event, which will be the first opportunity for the Commandery to meet properly for some time. We also remind you that attendance at the Vigil Service is mandatory for those being admitted to the Order or being promoted to equestrian rank (Knight or Dame).

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25 Sep 2021: Service of Celebration & Renewal of Knightly Vows - The Marches

The Commander, Chevalier Alan Howls, invites you to the Annual Service of Celebration & Renewal of Knightly Vows at St. Mary the Virgin’s Church, Bromfield, near Ludlow, Shropshire SY8 2JP. Commandery members are requested to attend and others are most welcome. We will also welcome a group from King Offa Commandery.

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Opening and welcome will be given by the Vicar of St....

8 Aug 2021 to 17 Dec 2021: Commandery of the Marches - events 2021

The Commandery of the Marches is pleased to announce its programme events for the coming months

Sunday 8th August 2021
Annual Sunday Lunch
Visit to the beautiful countryside in and around Symonds Yat with roast lunch at Old Court Hotel, Whitchurch, Symonds Yat, Ross-on-Wye HR9 6DA. Full details can be downloaded here

Saturday 25th September 2021
Annual Service of Celebration and Renewal of Knightly Vows
At St Mary the Virgin's Church, Bromfield just a couple of miles north of Ludlow which the Parish Church of our Chaplain, the Reverend Fr. Justin...

31 Jul 2021: King Offa Commandery - Service of Investiture. CHANGE OF DATE

Change of date!!

The Commander of King Offa, Chevalier Mario Rizzardi KLJ MMLJ, invites you to attend a Service of Investiture with Annual Celebration & Renewal of Knightly Vows, being held at the Church of Saint Mary Magdalene, Newark-on-Trent on Saturday, 31st July 2021, and followed by a celebratory banquet at The Best Western Deincourt Hotel.

Revised details and a new booking form may be downloaded here and should be returned to the Commandery Secretary by Friday 23 July at the latest.

29 May 2020 to 31 May 2020: Commandery of Wales Excursion to the National Library of Wales, Aberystwyth, and Llanegryn

Confrères Timothy Cutts and Haydn Rees are arranging a Commandery weekend excursion on Friday 29th - Sunday 31st May 2020 to Aberystwyth and Llanegryn. Timothy, who works in the National Library of Wales, will organise a tour of the library for the Commandery. Haydn has arranged a tour of the ancient church of Llanegryn. We will hold our Commandery AGM on Saturday 30th May in Llanegryn.

We will use/arrange our own transport for the weekend. Haydn has sourced some accommodation in Llanegryn - click here for details.

Initial itinerary (details to be confirmed):

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25 Apr 2020: National Service of Investiture

The Grand Priory of England and Wales invites Postulants, Members of the Order and their guests to this event, the programme for which appears below.

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The Investiture Service will take place in The Wren Chapel of The Royal Hospital Chelsea, Royal Hospital Road, London, SW3 4SR, followed by lunch in The State Apartments of the Royal Hospital.

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28 Mar 2020: Commandery of King Offa - First World War musical evening

The Commandery of King Offa First World War Musical Evening will be held in The Welbeck Banqueting Hall, Welbeck Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 7QW, on Saturday 28th March 2020, commencing at 7.00pm.

This splendid evening of songs from the Great War includes Community Singing lead by Major The Hon Clifford Bull with Chevalier Mario Rizzardi officiating at the Trench Piano, and a 3 Course Dinner.

Get on Parade with RSM Peter ‘Breaker’ Ball.

Please click to download full details, booking form and choices of menu, and please reply to the Secretary by Saturday 14th...

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