THE FCDO ASSOCIATION


FCDOA Events

From social gatherings to fundraisers and seasonal celebrations, there’s always something happening at the FCDOA. Our events bring members together throughout the year, giving you the chance to meet familiar faces, make new connections, and be part of everything that makes our community special. Take a look at what’s coming up below — and we hope to see you there.

  • FCOA visit to National Space Centre (NSC) Leicester

    National Space Centre Exploration Drive, Leicester, United Kingdom

    Date:    Thursday 16 August 2018 at 11:30 Prompt Places available - 20:  Allocated on a first-come-first-served basis for FCOA members, spouses/ partners. NB, as a first, this visit also includes members...

    £13.00
  • Tenterden and Bodiam – steam trains, cream teas AND a castle!

    KESR Tenterden station Station Road, Tenterden

    We shall meet at 11:15 prompt at KESR Tenterden train station.  20 places are available and will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis to FCOA members and spouses/partners only. If...

    £31.00 – £37.00
  • The Annual Lecture

    This year’s annual lecture will be delivered on Friday 19 October by Professor the Hon Gareth Evans AC QC, Chancellor of the Australian National University and a former foreign minister of Australia.  The...

    £20
  • The Gurkha Museum, Winchester

    Gurkha Museum Peninsula Barracks, Romsey Road, Winchester

    (With thanks to FCOA member Valerie Robinson for suggesting this visit; suggestions for other visits are always welcome.) The visit will start at 11.30 am prompt; meet at the museum...

    £26.00
  • St James’s Walk

    St James's London London

    Nick Morrison, a Blue Badge guide, who has in the past taken us on two walks, has agreed to show a party around St James’s with particular reference to the...

    £14.00
  • Westminster Abbey Historical/Musical Tour

    By kind permission of the Dean and Chapter of Westminster, the Purcell Club will take us on a tour of the Abbey.  The Purcell Club is named after Henry Purcell,...

    £40.00
  • FCOA Visit to Loxley Hall and Compton Verney

    Loxley Hall and Compton Verney Loxley Hall, Loxley, Warwickshire, United Kingdom

    Date:  Thursday 30 May at 12:00 Prompt Places available:  30, allocated on a first-come-first-served basis Price per person:  £15 per person, includes entry to and a guided tour of Compton...

    £15.00
  • FCOA Visit to Shoreham (Kent) vineyard and Aircraft Museum

    Shoreham vineyard and museum Shoreham, Kent, Kent

    Date: 13 June 2019 at 12:00 Prompt. Places available:    25 Allocated on a first-come-first-served basis Price per person:    £43 - includes entry to both venues, free tasting of 5...

    £43.00
  • Mansion House and Dutch Art

    David Thompson, who previously took us on an excellent tour of the Wren Churches, will give us a brief history of the Mansion House but this is essentially a visit...

    £15.00