Next year’s PCS Branch Reunion will be held at:
Mercure Fairfield Manor Hotel, York
Shipton Road, Skelton, York YO30 1XW
Weekend Programme
– Friday 17th April – Informal gathering in the evening.
– Saturday 18th April – Reunion Dinner at 19:15. Members are invited to gather in the lounge from 18:30 for pre-dinner drinks (available at the bar).
– Sunday 19th April – Branch AGM at 10:00.
Room Rates (per room, per night, bed & breakfast)
| Date | Single Occupancy | Double Occupancy |
| Friday 17th April | £92.00 | £102.00 |
| Saturday 18th April | £110.00 | £120.00 |
| Sunday 19th April | N/A | £84.00 (for 2 people) |
Booking Accommodation
To book directly with the hotel, contact:
Bethany Rankin – Events Manager
Email: Bethany.Rankin@mercureyork.co.uk
Direct line: 01904 521505 (Monday–Friday, 9am–3pm)
If there’s no answer, please email Bethany and she will respond as soon as possible.
Please mention that you are attending the PCS Reunion when booking.
Payment is required at the time of booking.
Deadline for direct bookings: 6th February 2026
Alternative Booking Options
Members may also book through hotel comparison or discount sites, where prices may vary:
- https://booking.com/
- https://hotels.com
- https://trivago.co.uk
- https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/t/hotels/Budget-Hotels
- http://defencediscountservice.co.uk/
Reunion Dinner – Saturday 18th April
Cost: £30.00 per person (includes wine, tea and coffee – funded by the Branch)
Please submit your menu choices to Larry using the item codes (e.g., B, E, H) and inform him of any dietary requirements.
Menu
Starters
- A – Seasonal vegetable soup (v) GF-192kcal
- B – Prawn cocktail, Bloody Mary sauce, rustic bread – 261 kcal
- C – Honeydew melon with berry compote, raspberry sauce (Ve, GF) – 120 kcal
Mains (served with seasonal vegetables and potatoes – 228 kcal)
- D – Roast loin of pork with herb stuffing, roast gravy, apple sauce – 737 kcal
- E – Fillet of hake with caper, lemon & almond butter (GF) – 414 kcal
- F – Penne pasta and roast vegetables bound in a tomato sauce topped with cheese (v) (with vegan cheese option) -772kcal
Desserts
- G – Apple, pear & walnut crumble with vanilla custard (V) – 662 kcal
- H – Profiteroles with vanilla cream and chocolate sauce (V) – 635 kcal
- I – Selection of dairy ice creams (V, GF) – 409 kcal
Freshly brewed tea and coffee will be served at the table.
Meal Payment Details
Amount: £30.00 per person
Payment Deadline: 6th February 2026
Bank Details:
Account Name: The Royal Engineers Association (PCS)
Sort Code: 30-90-89
Account Number: 31320060
Please notify the Branch Secretary via email once payment has been made: secretary@pcsbranch.org.uk