Military dinner – HMS Drake 2026

About the event

A fantastic opportunity to savour our military traditions, this formal dinner on HMS Drake promises to be an afternoon of laughter, camaraderie and delicious food.

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

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity full of history and heritage. Mark your calendars and get ready for a military dinner to remember.

Please note: This event is free to registered Members. However, there will be a cash bar available for attendees to purchase their own beverages upon arrival. 

Venue

HMS Drake
Plymouth
PL2 2BG 

Founder's Awards

If you'd like to nominate a fellow Member, carer or volunteer 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 1 May 2026. 

Members will receive confirmation of their secured place by Friday 15 May 2026.

Any cancelations to be submitted by Friday 12 June 2026.

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 will be provided by Blind Veterans UK.

All Members are welcome to bring one guest/carer.

Transport

If you’d like to register but feel transport costs and availability could be a barrier, we may be able to help with this. We can check if you meet our essential criteria for support when we call to confirm your place.

Non-British nationality

If any of your party are not British citizens, a member of our team will be in touch with the required additional security forms for entry to the military base once registered.

Dress code

Males: Smart attire such as dinner or lounge suit, blazer and chinos. Mounted miniature medals and headdress may be 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 may be worn outside of venue. Additional badges such as military memorabilia may be worn, though must uphold Blind Veterans UK standards and ethos.

Identification required to access military base

Please bring any of the following:

• UK passport
• UK driving licence
• UK bus pass
• UK disability badges or equivalent
• Veteran's ID card