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They shall not grow old, as we that are left grow old,

Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn,

At the going down of the sun, and in the morning,

We will remember them. 

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1 Para Reunion 2026

from Thursday 19th to Sunday 22nd March 2026

even if you have already booked please complete all section.

Guest One
Guest two
Guest three

1 para reunion club: Sort Code 01-02-11 Account 22293175

Name on the account Kevin Malcolm

You must pay a deposit of £100:00 for each guest plus yourself,

to confirm the booking.

Your Last Name is your reference

so mine would be SHARKEY

Contact the Club Committee

This form goes to all the committee that's Michael Wattam, Joe Bailey, Kevin Malcolm & David Sharkey, so any Questions please complete the form and one of us will get back to you, within the next 7 days. 
Use this form to contact us about anything. 

Contact the Club Secretary or the Club Treasurer,
They will get back to you within 7 days.  

Reunion information and events are on the next page
Use this page for anything else. 

Reunion 2026 Thursday19th, Friday20th, Saturday21st & Sunday22nd.

Name:- 1 Para Reunion Club

Name on the account Kevin Malcolm 

 

Sort #:- 01-02-11 Account Number 22293175

Joe Bailey will be dealing with your bookings and room requirements such as accessible rooms or rooms with showers, these are limited so its first come first served, for 2026 just contact Joe Bailey on  mobile 07946382221 or WhatsApp

E-Mail secretary1parareunionclub@gmail.com 

Reunion 2026

Thursday 19th, Friday 20th Saturday 21st Sunday 22nd & Monday 23rd

You must obtain a wrist band from Reception to be able to qualify for the discounts mentioned below. 

Thursday 19th March 2026 & Sunday 22nd are Bed & Breakfast only You can book dinner at £25.00 per person in advance. 

Thursday 19th March 2026:

Drinks with discounts are in the Louis Aperitif Bar till midnight. If your staying it is on Bed & Breakfast unless you have added Dinner to your Booking at a cost of £25 for 3 courses in the Restaurant.

 Friday 21st March 2026: 

Breakfast in the Palm Court Restaurant

( it is advisable to book your table when arriving at the Hotel.) 

 Informal Buffet in the Washington Suite - 2 courses - mains & desserts From 19:00 to 20:00. there is an extra payment for non-residence. Of £30;00 per person.  Background music via from the D.J. to allow those who want to can get Reacquainted, drinks & get together 15:00 to 01:00 or later Washington suite with your wrist band you get 20% off all alcoholic drinks. 

Help yourself buffet for all Para Residence and their guest, otherwise £30:00 for all those who are not staying at the imperial hotel, 19:00 to 20:00 Washington suite. Background music by K M   Washington suite.  

Saturday 22nd March 2026:

Breakfast in the Palm Court Restaurant 

( it is advisable to book your table when arriving at the Hotel.) 

AGM in the Washington Suite From 10:45 to around 12:00,  

Private Gala Dinner in the Washington Suite pre-selected choice menu.

Please assemble in the Main Reception from 18:00 ready to take your seats for 18:30, if you are wanting drinks with your meal please remember to order them. there as ever will be a limited amount of wine on the tables. 

Entertainment TBC 

Non-resident dinner at £60.00 per person for a 3 choice 3-course menu  & Entertainment. 

*20% off discount on all bar prices in the function bars is applied on Friday & Saturday only - the discount does not apply in The Number 10 Bar Next to reception.   

Accommodation Requirements & Rates: All prices stated are for Standard rooms, You Must book with Joe Bailey on the Form page or contact him direct on secretary1parareunionclub@gmail.com Tele 07945382221 

Thursday 19th March 2026 -

Bed & Breakfast Double Room - £70.00 

With Single Occupancy - £55.00

Triple Room –  £105.00

Dinner can be added at £25.00 per person

  Friday 20th March 2026

Buffet Dinner, Bed & Breakfast  

Double Room - £170.00

Single Occupancy - £104.00

Triple Room – £225.00

 Saturday 21st March 2026

 Gala Dinner, Bed & Breakfast   

Single Occupancy - £109.00

Double Room - £ 180.00

Triple Room – £270.00

 Sunday 22nd March 2026 

Bed & Breakfast Only 

Double Room - £70.00

Single Occupancy - £55.00

Triple Room – £105.00 

Dinner can be added £25.00 per person 

(Any special requirement must be stated at the time of booking such as adapted rooms, there is only a limited amount of such rooms so as ever its first come.)  

To confirm your menu & Who you want to sit with for the

Gala dinner 2025

Joe Bailey will start taking bookings for the menu and tables seating from July 2025 just leave a message on  Mobile 07946382221 or WhatsApp E-Mail secretary1parareunionclub@gmail.com

 

Starters

S1 Vine Tomato soup Fresh Cream, Basil  

S2 Chicken Liver Parfait House Chutney, Toasted Brioche, Pea Shoots

S3 Coldwater Prawns Tomato Mayonnaise, Vine Tomato, Baby Gem

 Main Course

M1 Supreme of Chicken Charred Leek, Pancetta, White Wine Sauce

M2 Fillet of Seabass Creamed Spinach, Clam, Citrus Sauce 

M3 Shoulder of Lamb Red Cabbage, Rosemary, Red Wine sauce

All main courses are served with Fresh potatoes and Vegetables

 Desserts

D1 Sticky Toffee Pudding Butterscotch, Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

D2 Bramley Apple Crumble Oatmeal Crumble, Vanilla Custard

D3 Chocolate Brownie Orange Sorbet, Candied Peel

 

 Set Menu for those who do not pre-order

Tomato Soup: Supreme of Chicken: Bramley apple Crumble.

 

The menu for the informal buffet on Friday will be:

Beef Lasagne Garlic Toast, Parmesan Crust

Tandoori Chicken Butter Masala Sauce, Pilaf Rice, Mango Chutney

Macaroni Cheese Smoked Lancashire Cheese, White Truffle Oil

Served with Roasted New Potatoes, Panache of Veg, salads and Bread rolls we will add a third choice nearer the day. Followed by

a selection of desserts.

 

 its time to talk and the best place is the reunion

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If You are new to this web page you must complete the application form, with Your Membership & Army number, no exceptions. 
You can find the form on the next page

 

This web site has been created to encourage members and ex-members of  The 1st Battalion The Parachute Regiment and  the wider 1 Para family to reunite friendships old and new.
Many friendships were formed during our service and as is common practice these friendship fall by the wayside when we return to civil life and contact is lost. However this is your life line to a brighter future and a rekindling of the past years of service life and the Esprit-De-Corps which makes us what we are - Airborne Brothers.... UTRINQUE PARATUS (Ready for Anything)

What Manner of Men are those that wear The Maroon Beret!  

They are firstly, all volunteers and are then toughened by hard physical training.  

As a result they have that infectious optimism and that offensive eagerness which comes from physical well-being.

They have jumped  from the skies and by doing so have conquered fear. Their duty lies in the van of battle:

They are proud of their honour and have never failed in any task.

They have the highest standard in all things, whether it be skills in battle or smartness in execution of all peacetime duties.

They have shown  themselves to be as tenacious and determined in defence as they are courageous in attack. ​

They are in fact, men apart. ...Every Man an Emperor

 

Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery,

1st Viscount Montgomery of Alamein, KG, GCB, DSO, PC.

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