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Dear OCs,
We hope this message finds you in good health and high spirits.
As the date approaches, we would like to remind you of the upcoming OCA UK reunion lunch that is taking place on June 24th. At the last head count we have almost 40 OC, confirmed . Thank you for the ones confirmed, I would encourage others to confirm asap asap. We are hoping the director Simon Weale and his wife to be there.
The reunion lunch is always a delightful affair as we get a chance to catch up with old friends, share stories, and create new memories together but this reunion promises to be even more special as we catch up after a 4 year break. So with much anticipation we are looking forward to reconnecting and reminiscing about our cherished school days with our fraternity.
The details for the event are as follows:
Date: June 24th, 2023
Time: 12 noon – 4pm
Venue: Bombay Palace, 50 Connaught Street, London, W2 2AA
Dress Code: Formal suit
We have planned an enjoyable afternoon with a scrumptious buffet featuring an array of dishes and look forward to welcoming you along with your partners.
To ensure a smooth and successful event, we kindly request you to RSVP as soon as possible. This will help us finalize the arrangements, including catering.
The cost per guest is GBP50 and you can transfer the funds directly to the OCA UK account
Name: Old Cottonian Association UK
Account number: 00126972
Sort Code: 309384
Reference: Name plus number of guests;
Or send a cheque (with your name and number of guests on the back of it) to our Treasurer, Puneet Singh (OC – 1999 (C)) to the following address:
Puneet Singh
1 Frognal
London
NW3 6AL
If you have any dietary restrictions or special requirements, please let us know in advance so that we can accommodate them accordingly.
Lastly, we encourage you to spread the word among our OC fraternity. It would be wonderful to see as many familiar and new faces as possible, and make this reunion truly memorable.
Looking forward to seeing you on June 24th and reliving the camaraderie of our school days.
Warm regards,
OCA UK Committee
Vijay Bhalaik – President
T: 07985 060 156
E: vijaybhalaik@nhs.net
Gursant Sandhu – Secretary
T: 07788 716 525
E: gursant@yahoo.com
Puneet Singh – Treasurer
T: 07841 590 990
E: puneetsingh932@hotmail.com