Officers Mess, Blandford Camp
October 2, 2025
Lieutenant Colonel Steven Lockwood
This event is open to ALL ROYAL SIGNALS OFFICERS (REGULAR or RESERVE). There are 2 guest nights a year, the first being on the first THURSDAY in March and second being on the first THURSDAY in October. The Dinner gives the MASTER OF SIGNALS the opportunity to bid farewell to officers who have retired or are about to retire from their Colour Service having complete 20 or more years. The Dinner is also an opportunity to thank people from around the Defence community who have helped the Corps. Please note that this will be Gen Paul Griffiths first Corps Guest Night as our new Master.
The Dress is Mess Kit. For partners (of those being dined out only); Black Tie, Long Dress Ball Gown.
If you are being Dined into the Corps then this event is FREE if you pay into the ODPS
If you are being Dined out of the Corps this event is FREE for you and your Partner if you pay into the ODPS
If you are an officer attending this event not fitting the two previous criteria, then the cost is:
- £40 if you pay into the One Days Pay Scheme (ODPS)
- £80 if you don't pay into the One Days Pay Scheme (ODPS)
Any issues or concerns should be addressed to either -
Lieutenant Colonel Steven Lockwood - Steven.Lockwood745@mod.gov.uk
OR
Miss Rachel Hounsell - Rachel.Hounsell101@mod.gov.uk