Dear All,
If you have registered to attend the upcoming 8th UK Aramcons Reunion, we are looking forward to your arrival. For those who are pondering whether to join us, we would love to welcome you if even for one day!
There are still (limited) seats available on our kindly sponsored excursions:
- Friday 9th June: A Day trip coach excursion to the New Forest National Park with afternoon tea
- Friday 9th June: An evening trip to the Quob Cellar Vineyard and Winery with cheese and charcuterie board tasters
- Saturday 10th June: Southampton Walking Tour around the medieval town walls and buildings, visiting underground vaults
- Saturday 10th June: Our evening Reunion Dinner/dance event supported by Midnight Music Quartet- Reel (Come Fly With Me, Sway, No Moon At All, Come Rain Or Come Shine)
Or, choose to do your own thing, i.e. enjoy a spa, visit the museums, a shopping trip, the theatre and/or cinema,
Museum and Galleries:
Admission to the Art Gallery - please note most local exhibitions are free of charge. Opening times: 10am–3pm on Friday and 10am-5pm on Saturday.
Admission to 'Stories Behind the Stones' and ‘Telling Tales: The Story of Narrative Art’ exhibition will be open on Friday 9th June and Saturday 10th June 2023.
A retrospective of John Salt’s artwork will also be on display. Visit the Art Gallery.
In Focus: John Salt (1937 – 2021) – Southampton City Art Gallery
SeaCity Museum Exhibition - the Titanic Story and The Gateway to the Rest of the World (a cost is attached).
The Titanic reveals over 200 artifacts, listen to the stories of people who were there and marvel at the 1:25 interactive model of the ship.
SeaCity Museum and Exhibitions
The Mayflower Theatre:
Peter James returns to Mayflower Theatre with the world premiere stage adaption of Wish You Were Dead.
Adapted exclusively for the stage, Wish You Were Dead is the latest thrilling installment of the Grace Series.
The most successful modern-day crime stage franchise since Agatha Christie. An all-star cast includes George Rainsford.
The Mayflower is located within the Southampton City Centre, a 5-minute taxi journey or around a 15-minute walk from the Leonardo Grand Royal Hotel, Southampton.
The MAST Mayflower: MAST is a multi-artform creative hub. Home to outstanding cultural organisations, supporting creatively exciting touring companies, aligned with local partners.
Showcase Cinema de Lux
Situated within Southampton City Centre, Showcase Cinema de Lux is committed to providing the ultimate film-going experience.
With fully customisable electric recliners in every screen, a supersized X-Plus screen and stunning bars, this is a cinema experience unlike any other! For those wishing to walk, it is a few minutes walk from the Leonardo Grand Royal Hotel, Southampton.
Attend an incredible treat: A book signing with our own Mr. Ali Mohammed Al-Baluchi who has kindly agreed to a book signing of 'Heart and Soul’ A memoir
Welcome to Southampton, My Dear Friends!
If you have any questions, please get in touch with the welcoming team at: aramcoukreunion@yahoo.com.
Or upon arrival, meet with the Reunion Welcoming Team at the Leonardo Aramco Welcome Office for information
Kindest regards,
8th UK Aramco Reunion Welcoming Committee