The Gala Dinner after the Investiture will be in the Dining Hall, Trinity College. Tickets are €150.

It promises to be a splendid evening with the wonderful John Kavanagh choir for the Investiture and a great band at the dinner.

Anne Marie thanks those who have promised prizes for the raffle but has asked me to say that if anyone else would like to donate a prize, that would be very welcome. Contact Anne Marie - barton.annemarie@gmail.com - to order tickets or to donate a prize.

As you know, the dinner is one our two major fundraising events for the year with the proceeds going to our three chosen charities -

• Operation Smile: Cleft Palate repair in Ethiopia

• Nyumbani Village, Kenya: Home & Education for Orphans of HIV

• Vrindivan India - Education Project for the poor

Mantle of the Order. Uniform or white tie /black tie for the Gentlemen and evening dress for the Ladies.

Decorations : Sash and Brest Stars, Neck Decorations and Miniatures