Cunard 175 land events

Today I received an email inviting me to any of the four Cunard 175 land events. I've booked for 3 May. Anyone else going to these?

Hi Sharon -

For those of us who didn't get the message, what are the events? I'm specifically interested in the May 3rd event, since we sail with the QM2 on that date.

Thanks for any info...

Today I received an email inviting me to any of the four Cunard 175 land events. I've booked for 3 May. Anyone else going to these?

We'll be on the QV that day but we've been toying with the idea of the 24th May one although I don't know how we would get into Liverpool with all the traffic that day. It's going to be chaos.

Hi Sharon -

 

For those of us who didn't get the message, what are the events? I'm specifically interested in the May 3rd event, since we sail with the QM2 on that date.

 

Thanks for any info...

I think it's only for those who get an invite email from Cunard. It's in aid of the Prince's Trust.

3rd May is a reception and lunch.

21st May is at Greenock - afternoon tea.

24th May is 3 course lunch.

4th July is two concerts with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra.

Thanks for the outline Ray66.

I'll be there.

I'll be there.

At all four of them? So fortunate to receive invitations to all four!

At all four of them? So fortunate to receive invitations to all four!

No restrictions on the number you can attend as far as I can see from the email. However, the minimum suggested donations [to The Prince's Trust] might make one or two think twice about attending all four.

I'll be there.

That is pretty amazing that you will be there Cunard's Queen after all the recent posts you have made showing Cunard in not such a good light. :) I would have thought you would be more than happy to stay away. :D

...4th July is two concerts with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra.

Perhaps it will be a late evening sailing? It would allow embarking passengers to attend one of the concerts and for a fireworks display.

Having been to Liverpool only once - when QM2 called there - it will be a wonderful event for the city. (British citizens seem to be so much more aware of their history that we are of ours.) In 2011 ships only made calls there but the greeting that welcomed us showed how very proud they were of their maritime heritage. The Cunard Buiding's survival with iits architectural features intact - decades after the line vacated it - is just one example.

The times of the concerts in Liverpool's Anglican Cathedral are:

Morning concert: 11 – 12:30

Afternoon concert: 16:00 – 17:30

17:30 – 18:30 – Drinks Reception in the Lady Chapel

Received my invitation for the Southampton QM2 Lunch for 3rd May . I am not likely to accept as I will be retuning from the last leg of the World Cruise on Queen Victoria anyway. But is nice to know that when the 3 Queens sail in together that morning that I could have gone for a reception and lunch on QM2. May do one of the other ones though as have been invited to all.

QuipMC the timings are:-

What's included:

Complimentary refreshments in the terminal and free parking

Champagne reception in the Queens Room

Three-course lunch in the Britannia Restaurant (inclusive of wine and coffee)

Commemorative menu and a copy of ‘The story of Cunard’s 175 years’ book

Draft schedule of the event:

9:45 guests arrival for registration and check-in

Complimentary refreshments in the Cruise Terminal

10:30 – embarkation starts

11:15 - 12:15 – champagne reception in the Queens Room

12:30 – three course lunch in the Britannia Restaurant

14:00 - disembarkation

:D

Thanks for the details Pennbank.

That is pretty amazing that you will be there Cunard's Queen after all the recent posts you have made showing Cunard in not such a good light. :) I would have thought you would be more than happy to stay away. :D

Cunard may be going through a downward spiral at an exceedingly quicker rate than I would like but I still will always love my precious Cunard. I still sail Cunard and my feelings to the brand would not keep me away from such a historic event.

At all four of them? So fortunate to receive invitations to all four!

You can attend as many as you want depending on how deep your pocket is. Due to time restrictions, I'll only be attending two.

Thanks for the details Pennbank.

The other details being

175th Anniversary.

Forever Cunard

This year we are celebrating our 175th anniversary and the UK festivities with the arrival home on Sunday 3 May of the Cunard fleet from their World Cruises. The gathering of Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth in Southampton will initiate a momentous season of celebration and will continue throughout the UK, culminating in Liverpool.

As loyal Diamond Cunard World Club Members, we would like to offer you and a guest the opportunity to join us for as many of these special events as you wish.

Cunard works in partnership with The Prince’s Trust to help change the lives of young people for the better. To enable them to continue their vital work all the funds raised from any of these events will be donated to The Trust.

3rd may

Thank you, Southampton

What's included:

Complimentary refreshments in the terminal and free parking

Champagne reception in the Queens Room

Three-course lunch in the Britannia Restaurant (inclusive of wine and coffee)

Commemorative menu and a copy of ‘The story of Cunard’s 175 years’ book

Draft schedule of the event:

9:45 guests arrival for registration and check-in

Complimentary refreshments in the Cruise Terminal

10:30 – embarkation starts

11:15 - 12:15 – champagne reception in the Queens Room

12:30 – three course lunch in the Britannia Restaurant

14:00 - disembarkation

Please note that the times are for guidance only, they might change slightly on the day. Further information will be sent nearer the time.

Minimum suggested donation £125* per person

Pride of Scotland 21st May

What's included:

Champagne Afternoon Tea in the Winter Gardens on board Queen Mary 2

Copy of ‘The story of Cunard’s 175 years’ book to take as a souvenir

Draft schedule of the event:

14:00 - guests arrival for registration and check-in

14: 30 – embarkation starts

14:45 – tour of public areas of Queen Mary 2

15:45 – Champagne Afternoon Tea in the Winter Gardens

17:15 – disembarkation

Please note that the times are for guidance only, they might change slightly on the day. Further information will be sent nearer the time.

Minimum suggested donation £50 per person.

Salute to Liverpool 24th May

What's included:

Tour of the public areas of Queen Mary 2

Champagne reception on board

Three-course lunch in the Todd English Restaurant (inclusive of wine and coffee)

Commemorative menu and a copy of ‘The story of Cunard’s 175 years’ book

Draft schedule of the event:

9:45 guests arrival for registration and check-in

Complimentary refreshments in the Cruise Terminal

10:30 – embarkation starts

11:15 - 12:15 – champagne reception on board

12:30 – three course lunch in the Todd English Restaurant

14:00 – disembarkation

Please note that the times are for guidance only, they might change slightly on the day. Further information will be sent nearer the time.

Minimum suggested donation £125 per person To book this event quote

4th July The Triumph of a Great Tradition

The Triumph of a Great Tradition

What's included:

Exclusive drinks reception pre-concert

Morning concert: 11 – 12:30 or

Afternoon concert: 16:00 – 17:30

Draft schedule of the event:

Morning Concert

9:45 guests arrival

Drinks Reception at the Lady Chapel – Anglican Cathedral, Liverpool

10:45 – Guests invited to take their seat for the concert

11:00 – 12:30 – ‘The Triumph of a Great Tradition’ concert begins

12:30 – Return to the Lady Chapel for departure

Afternoon Concert

15:30 guests arrival & registration at the Lady Chapel – Anglican Cathedral, Liverpool

15:45 – guests invited to take their seat for the concert

16:00 – 17:30 – ‘The Triumph of a Great Tradition’ concert begins

17:30 – 18:30 – Drinks Reception in the Lady Chapel

Please note that the times are for guidance only, they might change slightly on the day. Further information will be sent nearer the time.

Minimum suggested donation £100 per person. To book this event quote

Hi Sharon -

 

For those of us who didn't get the message, what are the events? I'm specifically interested in the May 3rd event, since we sail with the QM2 on that date.

 

Thanks for any info...

Sorry but Ray66 is right - only those who received the email can book. It may also have gone to those booked on any the 175 voyages as I will be on QV 22nd May.

No restrictions on the number you can attend as far as I can see from the email. However, the minimum suggested donations [to The Prince's Trust] might make one or two think twice about attending all four.

And the fact that they are rather spread around the country, it's nice that Cunard are doing something for those who find it difficult to get to Southampton.