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Evening Talk: Pasha Munro - A story that needs to be told

Pasha Munro's extraordinary career embodies courage, resilience, and excellence. He served for 27 years in HM Armed Forces as a Royal Marine Commando and later as a Mountain Leader — part of an elite RM unit specialising in high-risk operations. Pasha went on to train and deploy as a diver, undertaking missions across the globe. After leaving the Service, he continued to apply his leadership and determination in new ways, including currently as a 'ground hunter in Channel 4's Hunted. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear his remarkable story. Tickets include a glass of wine and Members are welcome to bring guests.

UJC Stay & Day Trip: Kew National Archive

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Kew, west London, is the location of the official archive of the UK Government and home of over 1,000 years of National documentation. It is also the go-to place for researching military and family history. Join us on our exciting expert-led visit to understand what can be found there and learn how to find it. Our Mon/Tues trip includes talk, dinner, accommodation, breakfast, and a specialist National Archives’ workshop, delivered by a Kew specialist and covering archival research, with advice on how to use catalogues and find aids to access relevant documents.

Lunchtime Talk: The French Foreign Legion

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SORRY - EVENT NOW SOLD OUT - YOU NEED TO GET IN QUICKER!  The image we all have of the French Foreign Legion may be a bit Beau Geste, complete with hot, dusty forts in North Africa and white Kepis. Although formed in 1831, and made up of French Officers and foreign nationals, with reputations for being criminals on the run, the Legion today has a fearsome reputation. Currently consisting of infantry, cavalry, engineers, airborne and special forces, they serve around the globe. Who are they? What do they currently do? Where do they serve and do they still drink wine with lunch? Join us to find out! Tickets include a themed 2-course lunch and glass of wine. Members are…

Masterclass: Gin Explored

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SORRY - EVENT NOW SOLD OUT - YOU NEED TO GET IN QUICKER! Join Miklos for our second masterclass of the year - an evening's journey with gin! All consumables, lots of laughs and even the odd bit of knowledge are provided on the night! Members are welcome to bring guests, please join us.

Evening Talk: War in the Ukraine Update

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The Ukraine conflict is almost four years old. In addition to the loss of life, the damage caused, and reputations and capabilities shattered, the 'special military operation' is still driving innovation and both Russia and NATO are busy learning lessons from it. So, what has happened over the last year? Will the peace talks finally  end the conflict? What will Russia do next? Will the USA withdraw from support of Europe and NATO? Please join us for our third Members' briefing on this tragic European conflict. Tickets include a welcome glass of wine and Members are welcome to bring guests.

Easter Holidays Special Offer

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Club Easter Holidays Special Offer 27 March - 19 April! It’s time to explore the capital’s famous attractions and we can help you balance your budgets with 20% off room prices for an three consecutive day stay! All room types are included, so please simply click below to check dates and to book!

UJC Military Film Club - The War in Southeast Asia

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Following their first brilliant Christmas evening of cinematic entertainment for Members, the UJC Military Film Club is back with their second presentation The War in Southeast Asia. They have carefully curated rare and fascinating original contemporary footage to create a large-screen film spanning the fall of Singapore to the first use of the atomic bomb and a great deal in between. The film will be on the Gascoigne Suite's large screen and last approximately 1h10mins, the bar will be open. Tx are FREE but must be booked in advance your guests are welcome. To book, email abo@ujc.org.uk, or telephone 020 7928 4814.

Lunchtime Talk: The Mau Mau Rebellion 1952-1960

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Known in Britain as the Kenya Emergency, it was a conflict between the Kenya Land and Freedom Army (KLFA) and the British Forces including the local Kenta Regiment. Kenya had been a British colony since 1920 and the KLFA was a mix of diverse tribes including Maasai warriors. So who were the Mau Mau, how did  British Forces fight the insurgents, what was the impact on the African communities and did the British really resort to torture? Please join us to find out. Tickets include a themed 2-course lunch with wine and Members are welcome to bring guests.

Evening Talk: The Kosovo Campaign, Op. Agricola 1998-1999

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The conflict in Kosovo in 1998 and 1999 was fought between Yugoslav forces and the Kosovo Liberation Army. The conflict ended when NATO used air strikes and with the intervention of 1 Para, 3 Para and 1 Gurkha Rifles to  secure routes to allow the movement of NATO armoured forces to provide humanitarian relief. There were tense moments between Russian airborne forces (who landed in Pristina) and 5 Airborne Brigade but war was averted.How did the British forces deployment go, what issues did they have and why the tense moment with Russian airborne forces? Tickets include a welcome glass of wine and Members are welcome to bring guests.

Lunchtime Talk: Operation Barras, Sierra Leonne, 2000-2002

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Conducted in part by British Special Forces and supported by the Parachute Regiment and Royal Air Force, Operation Barras was a British military rescue mission launched to free captured soldiers and a Sierra Leonean liaison from a militia group known as the West Side Boys. The operation is often cited as a decisive and well-executed hostage rescue mission, join us to discover what happened. Tickets include a themed 2-course lunch with wine and Members are welcome to bring guests.

Battlefield Tour - The Defence of Calais & Dunkirk Evacuation,1940

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(24/05 - 27/05/2026) The defence of Calais and the evacuation of Dunkirk are among the most iconic actions in British military history. Together we will visit key sites and locations, where our expert guide will bring the stories of strategy, engagements and bravery to life, in situ and in great UJC company! We start on Sunday with introductions and a convivial supper and scene-setting presentation here at the Club, before heading off on Monday morning. To book contact Jo Gumm at our tour partners 'In the Footsteps', using the buttons below.

Battlefield Tour - Crécy and Agincourt

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(12/07 - 14/07/2026) Together we will step back into medieval history as our expert guide brings these historic battlefield sites to life, weaving vivid stories of strategy, courage, and fate as we walk the very ground on which English Kings, Knights, longbowmen and foot soldiers reshaped the art of warfare! The tour starts at the Club with a scene-setting talk and dinner with wine, before heading off on Monday morning. It is full-board and priced just £578 per person, with no singles supplement. To book contact Jo Gumm at our tour partners 'In the Footsteps', using the buttons below.  

Year Round Special Offers for Top National Merlin Attractions

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We’ve teamed up with Merlin Entertainments, owners of the top UK attractions, to offer you great deals for great days out, and not just in London! Use the link below to access the deals direct, and remember that most London attractions are close to the Club! We hope you enjoy these exclusive UJC Members' deals but please do not share elsewhere! 

2026 Events Calender Preview

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Members wishing to get their 2026 plans in order are invited to download the draft 2026 Events Calendar from this page. Please note that we do out best not to change dates or events but on occasion this is unavoidable. Event details and booking opening will always be announced in the Saturday eNews first. For your 2026 Schedule please CLICK HERE. On the schedule an '*' indicates that the event has been edited since the first version 1 publication. We are now on version 5.   

CATCH-UP online - By Air to Battle  

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Members can catch-up here with a superb event that took place here in the Gascoigne Suite on 21st October 2024. A packed house, many Paras attended watch Lt Col Russell Lewis MC speaking powerfully about three specific days he experienced while commanding a Parachute Regiment Company on Operations in Afghanistan in 2008. We hope you enjoy this as much as we did. Click HERE to view. 

CATCH-UP online: Inside Hitler’s Mind

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Former senior Metropolitan Police Detective Chief Inspector and forensics expert Steve Gaskin presents a fascinating talk here at the Union Jack Club, in February 2025, using wartime criminal psychology reports to look inside the mind of Adolf Hitler. Click HERE to view

CATCH-UP Rear Admiral Mike Hewitt USN (Retd) - Hunting Submarines

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Our absolutely superb last military talk of 2025, given by Rear Admiral Mike Hewitt USN (Retd). Mike’s story and subject matter entertained and enthralled Members; from piloting US Navy P-3s hunting Russian submarines in the North Atlantic during the 1980s, to working in the Operations Directorate, Joint Staff, in the Pentagon, and now attempting to wield the 'power of power' as the CEO of a global security and nuclear power business. Watch for some fascinating insights into current Chinese and Russian global activities and ambitions, as well as the ongoing war in Ukraine. Click HERE to view. 

CATCH-UP - 2025 Christmas Carol Service

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Catch here the Annual Union Jack Club Christmas Carol Service, recorded live at St John's Church, Waterloo, London SE1 8TY, with Special Guests, the Military Wives Choirs, conducted by Dr Edwards-Rhys Harry, piano by Annabel Thwaite, flute Leah Wing and cello Rebecca Burden. Minister - Canon Giles Goddard, Vicar, St John’s Church & Chaplain to The Union Jack Club. Click HERE to view.

CATCH-UP: Dhofar  

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Please enjoy this free catch up of the UJC's January 2026 military talk given by major General Peter Williams on the 1970s Campaign in Dhofar. Peter fascinated Members with his absorbing and often very amusing talk encapsulating the campaign and also his personal experiences as an officer there in the 1970s. We hope you enjoy, wherever you are in the world! Click HERE to view

CATCH-UP online: UJC Founder, Ethel McCaul

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Presented at the Union Jack Club on Thursday 21st November, this is the penultimate pre-120th Anniversary Event at which we learned more of the extraordinary life and achievements of UJC Founder; Edwardian gentlewoman, Royal Red Cross Nurse, Boer War veteran, and friend to enlisted services personnel, Miss Ethel McCaul. Our presenter is Miss Ursula Goodall, great, great Niece, of Miss McCaul, to whom we express our heart-felt thanks. It was a truly lovely evening and you can now join in online by clicking HERE