Lunch With Colin Bell
Enjoy the opportunity to meet over pre-lunch drinks, followed by lunch and a talk.
Flight Lieutenant Colin Bell, DFC, the last surviving pilot to have flown the de Havilland Mosquito during the Second World W Colin flew 50 sorties with 608 Squadron, including 13 over Berlin. As a pathfinder, his role was to fly his Mosquito at night ahead of the RAF's heavy bombers to mark the targets for their raids. Alongside his navigator, Doug Redmond, Colin faced everything from close encounters with German flak to being chased by Messerschmitt 262 jet fighters. Now aged 105, he has recorded his extraordinary life story in his book, Bloody Dangerous. The Mosquito was an extraordinary aircraft made mostly from wood and canvas. It was fitted with 2 engines similar to the Spitfire and was faster than the Spitfire at low level.
The order of the afternoon:
- 12:00 = Reception and Drinks in the Old Kitchens - access via Porters Lodge
- 13:00 = Lunch in the Old Hall
- 14:20 = Speaker speech
- 15:00 = Close
Lunch Menus:
5th June 2026
Gravlax With Dill Cr?me, Home Made Lemon Bread
(Ve) Rainbow Baby Beetroot Carpaccio, Black Olive Tapenade, Toasted Sunflower Seeds, Avocado Mousse, Watercress
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Cider Braised Pork Belly With Crackling, Apple Puree, Potato Croquette, Roasted Butternut, Tender Stem Broccoli And Cider Jus
(V) Butternut And Chickpea Crumble With Roasted Chantany Carrots, Tender Stem Broccoli
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Salted Caramel Brioche And Butter Pudding With White Chocolate Sauce Anglaise
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Fairtrade Coffee & Chocolates
Please note our dress code is business attire:
- Men – Business Professional with Jacket, Collared Shirt and Tie
- Ladies – Business Professional
- No Jeans or trainers
Date tickets close - 5 pm on Tuesday, 2 June
Price - £43 per person