Join us at the United Services Dining Club, in conjunction with the Royal Navy Association, for the Battle Of Trafalgar celebratory dinner.

Date: 16/10/2026

Location: Holiday Inn, Castle Street, Cardiff

Bar opens at: 18:00

Function commences: 19:00 for 19:30

Dress: Black Tie

Cost: £25

Come and join us for the United Services Mess Dining Club monthly social evening.

Come and join us for our monthly social evening at the Cardiff & County Club.

Date: Thursday 08/10/2026

Location: Cardiff & County Club, Westgate Street, CF10 1DA

Bar opens at: 18:30

Dress: Cardiff & County Club rules apply

Description of event: Our friend and member Tony Hampson has very kindly arranged a visit for members to the Royal Hospital Chelsea for a behind the scenes look at the wonderful work which is done at the hospital. A brief description of the day is as follows:

A tour of the hospital lasting approximately 90 minutes, a lunch of fish & chips (other options available for any dietary requirements), an invitation to their private bar with an opportunity to meet some of the pensioners and an opportunity to visit The Army Museum which is located next door to the hospital.

In the evening Tony has arranged with the staff, at the Tower Of London, for our group to view the historical ‘Ceremony Of The Keys’.

Date: Saturday 26/09/2026

Function commences: 09:40

Dress: Smart but casual (no jeans or trainers).

Cost: £10 for the tour of the hospital & £15 for lunch.

RSVP: hampsontony@yahoo.co.uk (in order to help catering arrangements)

Join us for the United Services Mess Battle Of Britain commemorative dinner

Date: 18/09/2026

Location: Cardiff & County Club, Westgate Street, CF10 1DA

Bar opens at: 18:00

Function commences: 18:30 for 19:00

Dress: Black Tie

Cost: £50

Starter

 Twice Baked Black Bomber & Chive Souffle

Main

Roast Sirloin of Beef with Yorkshire Pudding & Jus (Vegetarian - Mushroom Wellington)

Desert

Baked Egg Custard Tart ( Diabetic - Cheese & Biscuits)

Please advise if you have any dietary requirements

The cost will be £50.00 per head, could those planning to attend forward £25.00 asap to ensure a seat and the balance no later than Friday 11th September please.

Could you please make cheques payable to:-

Bank:                         HSBC

Sort code:              40-16-15

Account no:          34431871

Account name:     United Services Dining Club

Come and join us for the United Services Mess Dining Club monthly social evening.

Come and join us for our monthly social evening at the Cardiff & County Club.

Date: Thursday 10/09/2026

Location: Cardiff & County Club, Westgate Street, CF10 1DA

Bar opens at: 18:30

Dress: Cardiff & County Club rules apply

Come and join us for the United Services Mess Dining Club monthly social evening.

Come and join us for our monthly social evening at the Cardiff & County Club.

Date: Thursday 13/08/2026

Location: Cardiff & County Club, Westgate Street, CF10 1DA

Bar opens at: 18:30

Dress: Cardiff & County Club rules apply

The Cardiff & County Club have very kindly allowed us to join their fish & chip supper evening as part of our July social event.

Date: Thursday 23/07/2026

Location: Cardiff & County Club, Westgate Street, CF10 1DA

Bar opens at: 18:30

Dress: Cardiff & County Club rules apply

FISH & CHIPS (optional)

Cost: £25

If you wish to be included in the fish & chips supper please email confirmation before Friday 17/07/2026 to unitedservicesmess@gmail.com

Payment will be required on or before Friday 17/07/2026 to the following account:

Account name: United Services Dining Club, Bank: HSBC, Account number: 34431871, Sort Code: 40-16-15

Due to a concert taking place in Cardiff on the evening of 09/07/2026 we have had to postpone the normal day of the social evening until Thursday 23//07/2026. We apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused.

The good news a fish & chip supper has been arranged on the new date. Please see event for further details.

Armed Forces Day

Picnic in the Park

Pontypridd

When

Saturday 20th June 2026 11:00 am to 4:00 pm

Location

Pontypridd
Wales
CF37 4PD
United Kingdom

Celebrate Armed Forces Day at Ynysangharad War Memorial Park in Pontypridd with a community picnic for all ages. Enjoy live entertainment, family-friendly activities, and the chance to show your appreciation for our Armed Forces, veterans, and their families. Bring a picnic, relax in the park, and join us for a day of remembrance, community, and celebration at the Bandstand.

Join us for the United Services Mess VE Day dinner

Date: Friday 08/05/2026

Location: Cardiff & County Club, Westgate Street, CF10 1DA

Bar opens at: 18:30

Function commences: 18:30 for 19:00

Dress: Black Tie, medals may be worn.

Cost: £50 per person. A £25 non-refundable deposit is required ASAP to ensure your place at the tables. There are only 70 available seats which will be allocated on a first come first served basis.The full balance is to be paid into the Mess account no later than Saturday 02/05/2026.

If you wish to attend please email - unitedservicesmess@gmail.com

Menu

French onion soup with cheese croutons

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Roast rib eye of beef with Yorkshire pudding & jus

Or

Vegetable Wellington

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Lemon meringue tart-soaked raspberries with orange liqueur

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Coffee

*If you require any dietary requirements please advise at least 7 days before event.

Wine can be purchased from the bar prior to being called in for dinner.

Please familiarise yourselves with the Cardiff & County Club rules and conditions which can be located at:

The Club – The Cardiff and County Club

An evening dinner to remember The Falklands Conflict.

Date: 10/04/2026

Location: Cardiff & County Club, Westgate Street, CF10 1DA

Arrive at: 18:30

Function commences: 19:00

Dress: Black Tie, medals may be worn.

Cost: £50 per person. A £25 non-refundable deposit is required ASAP to ensure your place at the tables. There are only 70 available seats which will be allocated on a first come first served basis.The full balance is to be paid into the Mess account no later than Saturday 04/04/2026.

If you wish to attend please email - unitedservicesmess@gmail.com

Menu

Chunky Leek & Potato Soup

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Roast Loin of Pork, Butternut mash, Smoked Bacon & Mustard Velouté

Or

Vegetable Wellington

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Coffee Crème Brule, Tia Maria Ice Cream, Lemon Gel, Coffee Meringue

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Coffee

*If you require any dietary requirements please advise at least 7 days before event.

Wine can be purchased from the bar prior to being called in for dinner.

Please familiarise yourselves with the Cardiff & County Club rules and conditions which can be located at:

The Club – The Cardiff and County Club

An evening dinner to celebrate St. David’s Day.

Date: 06/03/2026

Location: Cardiff & County Club, Westgate Street, CF10 1DA

Bar opens at: 18:30

Function commences: 19:00

Dress: Black Tie

Cost: £50 per person. A £25 non-refundable deposit is required ASAP to ensure your place at the tables. There are only 70 available seats which will be allocated on a first come first served basis.The full balance is to be paid into the Mess account no later than Saturday 28/02/2028.

If you wish to attend please email - unitedservicesmess@gmail.com

Menu

Glamorgan Sausages with Plum Chutney & Dressed Leaves

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Roasted Middle of Salt Marsh Lamb, Stuffed Pine Nuts, Leeks & Wild Garlic, Anglesey Eggs, Honey Roots, Peas & Mint, Lamb Jus

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Welsh Honey & Gin Panna Cotta, Rhubarb, Hazelnut Crumble

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Coffee & Mini Welsh Cakes

*If you require any dietary requirements please advise.

Please familiarise yourselves with the Cardiff & County Club rules and conditions which can be located at The Club – The Cardiff and County Club

Description of function: The Burns Night Supper is an annual celebration of the life and poetry of Scottish poet Robert Burns. It is traditionally held on or around Burns' birthday, January 25th, and is a time for Scots and those of Scottish descent to come together and celebrate their heritage.

Join us for the United Services Mess Burns Night Supper ! Enjoy a traditional Scottish dinner and celebrate the life and poetry of Robert Burns.

Date: 23/01/2026

Location: Cardiff & County Club, Westgate Street, CF10 1DA

Bar opens at: 18:00

Function commences: 18:30 for 19:00

Dress: Black Tie

Cost: £60.00 per person

Description of function: To celebrate the 80th Anniversary of the end of World War 2 in Europe, The United Services Mess Cardiff will be hosting a formal dinner.

Date: 09/05/2025

Mess bar opens at: 18:00

Function commences: 19:00 for 19:30

Dress: Black Tie & medals

Cost: £50 per person

Menu:

Starter

Ham Hock Terrine & Pickles

or Veggie Terrine

Main Course

Braised Shoulder of Lamb

Potatoes & Vegetables

or Veggie Wellington

Pudding

Fresh Strawberry Meringue

Vanilla Cream

Port & Cheeseboard

Wine included on the table

To avoid disappointment please confirm your attendance and guest details with a £25.00 non-refundable deposits in pronto.

Payment is required to be paid before Friday 02/05/2025. Due to catering requirements we are unable to accept bookings after this date.

Please email unitedservicesmess@gmail.com ASAP if you wish to attend.

Bar opens at 18:00 hours

Meeting commences: 1900 hours

Mess bar will be open from 18:00

Function commences 19:00 for 19:30

An evening dinner at the Mess to commemorate the Falklands Conflict.

Menu:

Starter - Swedish meat balls / Veg option - Quorn meat balls

Main course - Roast pork loin, potatoes & vegetables / Veg option - Quorn cheese escalopes

Pudding - Blackberry & apple tart with custard

Cheeseboard & port

Coffee / Tea

Table wine included.

Cost is £45 per person.

Payment is required to be paid before Friday 28/03/2025. Due to catering requirements we are unable to accept bookings after this date.

Please email unitedservicesmess@gmail.com if you wish to attend.

Dress for the evening is black tie with medals.

An evening dinner at the Mess to celebrate St. David’s Day.

Menu:

Starter - Cawl & bread roll

Main course - Roast Welsh lamb, potatoes & vegetables

Pudding - Apple pie & custard

Cheeseboard & port

Coffee / Tea & Welsh cakes

Table wine included.

Cost is £50 per person. To avoid disappointment please get your bids and £25.00 non-refundable deposits in pronto.

Payment is required to be paid before Friday 21/02/2025. Due to catering requirements we are unable to accept bookings after this date.

Please email unitedservicesmess@gmail.com if you wish to attend.

United Services Mess Battlefield Tour 2025

30/09/2025 - 03/10/2025

This is a great opportunity for Mess members to get together to continue and enjoy camaraderie, military history and to have a fun couple of days together. The trip is being organised by Tony Hampson who is liaising with Anglia Tours and arrangements have been made for a personal tour guide for the duration of the trip.

Currently the following locations have been scheduled to visit during the tour:

Lijssenhoek Military Cemetery, Poperinghe Town Hall Death Cell, Hill 60, Hooge Crater Museum, Essex Farm, , Welsh National Memorial, Langemark German Cemetery, Passchendaie Museum 1917 Complex, Tyne Cot Visitie Centre & Cemetery, Menin Gate (optional) and a beer supermarket on the way home.

There are only 39 spaces available and it will be on a first come first basis on confirmation of a deposit.

A full itinerary, along with costs etc will be circulated at the earliest opportunity.

The anticipated cost will be approximately £590 per person sharing a twin or double room with a £90 supplement for a single room. An Anglia tour guide, coach, bed & breakfast accommodation as well as all museum tickets are included in the price.

Please direct any enquiries to Tony Hampson:

Mobile number: 07870563232

Email: hampsontony@yahoo.com

We are pleased to announce that the Treorchy Minstrels Male Voice Choir will be joining us for the evening.

A buffet will be available.

Cost T.B.C

The Mess is opening it’s door to all members of the emergency services for the evening free of charge. This is a fantastic opportunity for the different emergency services to get together and make new friends. Members of the police, fire service, ambulance service, coast guard, NHS and mountain rescue teams are invited. Members of the Mess are also invited for the evening.

Kick off: 13:40