London
Jeff Hargrave has published dates for 2010, 28th May, 16th July, 24th September, 15th October and 19th November. For full details check ot the London Meetings Finalised article. Venue is the excellent HMS President, on the Embankment - previously known as HMS Saxifrage, an ex-WW1 "Q" Ship. Jeff can be reached at london@crossandcockade.com.
York
This meeting attracts members from all over the North and Midlands, with regular attendees from Peterbrough, Liverpool, Scarborough and Sunderland. Venue is The Ackhorne, on St Martin's Lane, just by the bottom end of Micklegate - with members starting to congregate at opening time - 12:00 noon.The meeting usually gets off to a good start with a plate of something and chips - together with a pint from an excellent selection. There's no formal structure - just a group of enthusiasts nattering and exchanging views.
Organiser is Neal Stride, who can be contacted at neal.stride@googlemail.com.
2010 meeting dates are: 6th February; 8th May; 14th August and 6th November.
Essex
John Barfoot organises a regular tea & chat meeting in The Dugout. This historic location saw the start off Cross & Cockade in the UK back in the 1960s, when John formed the Essex Chapter of the US Cross & Cockade Society - years before the British society formed. Be a part of the history of Cross & Cockade - check with John (alias Flight Sergeant Dogzbody) at dbdy@btinternet.com.
Meetings are held at John's place in Romford on the first Friday of each month.
