Forthcoming Events

2026

The 3(F) Squadron Association will be holding its Annual Reunion Dinner at The Golf Hotel in Woodhall Spa on the evening of Friday 8th May 2025. The venue has been chosen due to its proximity to RAF Coningsby. 

HOTEL BOOKING

Please book rooms directly with Sandra Moore at the hotel stating it’s for the 3(F) Sqn Association Reunion.

Discounted Room Rates

£135 B&B twin/double room.

£115 B&B single occupancy.

Address: The Golf Hotel, The Broadway, Woodhall Spa, Nr. Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN10 6SG

Contact: Sandra Moore, sandra.moore@thegolf-hotel.com

Phone: 01526 353535 

Website: The Golf Hotel – Woodhall Spa (thegolf-hotel.com)

REUNION DINNER PAYMENT

The Reunion Dinner will take place at the Golf Hotel in Woodall Spa starting at 7pm.  The 3 course meal is £48 per person and payment is to be made to the 3(F) Sqn Association Account as soon as possible but no later than Friday 8th April 2026 so we can let the hotel know the numbers attending.  Account details are as follows.

No 3 F Squadron Association

Sort Code: 30-92-33 Account No: 02550283

Please let me know by reply if you have booked accommodation and/or paid for your meal(s).

MENU CHOICES

Starter

A.    Fishcake On a bed of Rocket, topped with a poached egg and Hollandaise Sauce

B.    Heritage Tomato and  Buffalo Mozzarella  With Pesto and Balsamic Vinegar Drizzle

Main

A.    Roast Beef With Yorkshire Pudding, Dauphinoise potato, roast potato, seasonal vegetables and pan gravy  

B.    Breast of Chicken With a creamy stilton and bacon sauce, Dauphinoise potato, roast potato, seasonal vegetables and pan gravy

C.    Vegetable Lasagne With mixed leaf salad and Garlic Bread

Dessert

A.    Warm Chocolate Fondant And Vanilla Seed Ice Cream

B.    Eton Mess

Please let me know by reply your menu choices.

Please also let me know if you require a Vegetarian, Vegan or Gluten Free option so I can let the hotel know.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Full details of the Reunion including a visit to the Sqn will be promulgated once the itinerary has been finalised.

 

2023

February 2023

I am pleased to inform you that planning for the Dedication event for the new 3(F) Squadron Memorial at the National Arboretum is progressing really well. I will provide more detail in due course, but the fundamentals remain the same in that the Dedication will take place 1300-1330 on Fri 12 May 23. The cafeteria will be open for guests to purchase refreshments where we will meet from around 1200, so there is a great opportunity to catch up with old friends before we move to the site of our new Memorial. We have a separate function room in the Aspects facility where tea/coffee will be available after the Dedication.

I would be very grateful if you plan to attend the Memorial event and haven’t already done so to let Duncan Olsen (Assn Sec, address below) know that you are coming, and he will then ask you to commit the sum of £5 per family to help us cover the cost of the beverages provided.

I am also pleased to inform you that planning for the Association Dinner at the Hilton at St George’s Park is at an advanced stage. This annual event has changed from our previous October timeline to allow us to meet closer to our Sqn’s Anniversary in May. Again, if you wish to join the 50 people already signed up for dinner, Duncan will provide further details in his next email.

On the whole, I offer that this is shaping up to be a major event in the Sqn’s history and a superb chance to celebrate the Fighting Third.
 
Sent on behalf of Phil Ward, 3(F) Squadron Association Chairman
Duncan Olsen, Hon Sec

2022 110th Anniversary

2020 EVENTS DIARY

  • Due to the prevailing social distancing situation the event due to be held at Coningsby on Friday August 21st has been cancelled.
  • Due to the prevailing social distancing situation the annual reunion and AGM planned for October 23/24 has been cancelled.

  • This year’s AGM is taking place virtually via Zoom conference on Friday 9th October at 18:00 GMT. If anyone would like to take part please email me clive.handy@gmail.com

Annual Association Dinner and AGM

  • Hopefully, this can take place in 2021

2020 Reunion – Cancelled