NGN – Not Gala Night and the awarding of medals
An evening of gentle diversion when Gentlemen foregather at an exotic
venue, the fine Nepalese Gurkha Kitchen at Thomas A Beckett, Worthing, to dine in an atmoshere of conviviality, and at which each Gentleman present makes a short speech and presents an award to one of his fellows. The original Gurkha Tandoori was awarded a certificate for its excellent hospitality and the certificate was proudly displayed for dinners to see. Gurkha certificate
The original Gurkha Tandoori had to close for several years due to a terrible fire that consumed several buildings, but has risen from the ashes as the Gurkha Kitchen under the same proprietors and Gentlemen of the FGCC are pleased to resume attendance there.
Although prized by the audience, brevity is not the hallmark of all the speeches. Occasions have been known to arise in which impaired sobriety leads to good-natured heckling as per this example:-
Presentation by Mr Roche at NGN 2007
Those who have confirmed their attendance are mailed an NGN Summons with a the name of a recipent, and a length of ribbon with which to fashion a medal or
other decoration to be attached to the recipient after a short speech
of explanation. Follow the link below for a brief description of the great honours bestowed upon gentlemen of the FGCC over the years.
Libations are naturally a part of the proceedings.
Formal cycling dress is encouraged: black tie, dinner jacket and cycling shorts.
