Military Dinner - HMS Calliope

About the event

This is a fantastic opportunity to savour our military traditions at this relaxed Military dinner alongside serving members of the Royal Navy and our supporters of Blind Veterans UK.

HMS Calliope promises to be an afternoon of laughter, camaraderie and delicious food, in an absolutely fantastic location in central Newcastle.

HMS Calliope is the principal Royal Navy training centre for the North and Northeast of England and serves as the home base for some 150 reservists. Service personnel take part in local representational activities and Remembrance Day parades in Newcastle and Gateshead.

Catch up with friends and Forces personnel as you enjoy our Founder's Awards presentations and tuck into a bespoke three-course meal.

Please note: This event is free to registered Members

Venue

HMS Calliope

Shore Rd

Gateshead

NE8 2BE

Founder's Awards

There will be a Founder's Awards presentation during the dinner for a small number of 'Highly Commended' award recipients. 

If you'd like to nominate a fellow Member for a Founder's Award and want them to be in with a chance to receive their award at this memorable event, please fill in the nomination form by 4 August 2025.

Important information about his event

Please read the following information before submitting your interest in this event.

Our military dinners around the country take place at venues chosen to minimise travel time and costs for Members. For this reason, no accommodation and transport will be provided by Blind Veterans UK.

All Members are welcome to bring one guest/carer.

Dress code

• Males: Smart attire such as dinner or lounge suit, blazer and chinos. Mounted miniature medals and headdress maybe worn. Additional badges such as military memorabilia may be worn, though must uphold Blind Veterans UK standards and ethos. 
• Females: Knee-length dress or equivalent, covering shoulders. Mounted miniature medals. Headdress maybe worn outside of venue. Additional badges such as military memorabilia may be worn, though must uphold Blind Veterans UK standards and ethos.

Identification required

Please bring any of the following:

• UK passport
• UK Driving licence
• UK Bus Pass
• UK Disability Badges or equivalent

Vehicle details 

On occasion, we may require your vehicle registration, make, and model, for security reasons. Don’t’ worry, if we need this information we will be in touch once the event registration closes.