The Royal Commonwealth Society
* issue 10 | December 2008 | View as a webpage*
update... The monthly e-newsletter from The Royal Commonwealth Society
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Commonwealth Carol Service

 
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Wednesday 17 December, 6.30pm
One City, One World

In the beautiful surroundings of St Martin-in-the-Fields, Trafalgar Square, this carol service promises to be a wonderful event.

0pen to anyone who wants to come in from the cold and get their Christmas celebrations off to a spectacular start, the service is completely FREE.

Plus, this is church with a difference...Celebrity readers will include:

TIM CAMPBELL founder of Bright Ideas Trust & Apprentice winner

LORD BILL MORRIS former President of the TUC

GILLIAN JOSEPH Sky News presenter

DAVID LAMMY MP Minister of State for Higher Education

BASHY critically acclaimed young MC & rap artist

DIANE PARISH Eastenders actress

PATIENCE AGBABI poet and performer

KAMALESH SHARMA Commonwealth Secretary-General

ARCHBISHOP DESMOND TUTU will give the final blessing via video-link.

Trumpeters from the Grenadier Guards, the Haringey Youth Steel Orchestra, the choir of St Mary Abbots, Kensington and Hornsey Girls Gospel Choir...this is an event not to be missed!

To help us keep track of just how full the church will be, please let us know you are coming by dropping an email to Public Affairs or by calling one of our team on 020 7766 9205/9236.

JN International Money Transfer logoOur generous sponsor for the Carol Service is JN International Money Transfer. Our media partners include Ben TV, Colourful radio and the Voice.

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Caribbean Christmas Party

 
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Join us after the Carol Service for a Caribbean-themed Christmas Party in the stylish surroundings of the Commonwealth Club - London's premier multicultural private members' venue.

Dance the night away to the live calypso and reggae beats of the The Keith Waithe Calypso Quintet.

There will be free rum cocktails and tropical fruit juices, as well as delicious Caribbean bowl food.

To book your ticket, email Public Affairs or call on 020 7766 9235. Tickets cost 20 (25 non-members).

Christmas Rum Cocktails will be sponsored by Appleton Estates Jamaican Rum and tropical soft drinks by Rubicon.

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In January, don't miss...

 
  Robert Burns
Wednesday 22 January, 6.30pm
Burns Supper

Come and celebrate the 250th anniversary of the birth of Robert Burns. Enjoy a fun evening of Scottish food, art and whisky with readings from special guests...

The package includes a reception, three-course meal, a whisky tasting by Dewar's and entertainment. Cash bar available for other drinks on the evening.

Tickets: 50 (55 non-members)

For further information and to book, contact the Membership Department on 020 7766 9231.