With the media launch yesterday of Trafalgar Weekend on the 21 to 23 October, please post news of events here.

Market towns twinned with villages in France are being encouraged to take part (thats Tamworth on BOTH counts) and beacons across the country will be lit.

More info at Trafalgar Weekend and Actions for Market Towns

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Here are other battles which changed history which we can celebrate soon!

2066: Let's hope we're all around for the 1st millenary of the Battle of Hastings

2015: The 6th centenary of the Batttle of Agincourt

2015: The 2nd centenary of the Battle of Waterloo

I would have thought an extra bank holiday would have been in order. I am damned sure the French would have one if they'd have won

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Anyone heard of any events yet?

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Friday 21st OCtober 2005: From early morning throughout the day news coverage on TV and radio.

8:00am Morning Colours at HMS VICTORY including the hoisting of Nelson's famous signal to his Fleet

8:45am Private Commemorative Service - the Second Sea Lord will lay wreaths where Nelson fell on the Quarterdeck and died on the Orlop Deck.

10:00-Noon Special, free access, to 821 members of the general public, aged 12 and over to visit the spot on HMS VICTORY where Nelson fell. This invitation from the Commanding Officer also includes the opportunity to view the Trafalgar Sail, pockmarked by some 90 shot holes. There were 821 members of VICTORY's ship's company at the Battle of Trafalgar - the youngest being 12 years of age. A bicentenary certificate will be presented to visitors. NOW FULLY BOOKED.

Historic Dockyard special celebrations take place over the weekend - details at www.historicdockyard.co.uk

10:00am-3:30pm Part of Portsmouth Historic Dockyard Action Stations, Harbour Tours, Mary Rose Museum open at reduced charge of £5.
See illustrated demonstrations of the Battle of Trafalgar by The Inshore Squadron of the Ordnance Survey at Action Stations.

Evening
HM the Queen, accompanied by HRH Duke of Edinburgh, arrive VICTORY Arena.

6:30-7:30pm BBC2 programme live from VICTORY Arena - Nelson's Glorious Victory.

First of The Trafalgar Weekend series of nationwide gas-fired beacons lit by HM the Queen at 6:45pm adjacent to HMS VICTORY, Special Beat Retreat and night time broadside from the famous flagship.

7:45pm Trafalgar Dinners in HMS VICTORY, Nelson Gallery and Princess Royal Gallery - lists now closed.Around the country and abroad Trafalgar Night dinners, large and small will be held.

11:00-11:20am A small invited audience will witness wreaths laid at Nelson's Tomb (media coverage). On completion, members of the public will be allowed to lay wreaths.

The BBC Singers and the BBC Concert Orchestra will perform a concert to mark the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar and the life of Nelson at Portsmouth Cathedral on the 21st October. The programme will include a newly-commissioned piece by Errollyn Wallen, entitled Our English Heart and Haydn's Nelson Mass, conducted by Stephen Cleobury, with soprano Catherine Bott.
Tickets are £15 standard/ £8 no-view

To book please call Portsmouth Cathedral on 02392 823 300 ext 38
For booking details visit: www.bbc.co.uk/orchestras/concertorchestra/

Link: Trafalgar 200

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Trafalgar Square and Nelson's Column are the incomparable and inevitable focal point for our final events, which are expected to receive news media coverage and will be featured as part of BBC2s one hour highlights of the Trafalgar year programme at 8pm.

Trafalgar Parade

11:00am - 12:30pmA special commemorative Trafalgar Parade will be held in the morning, with over 500 Sea Cadets being joined by platoons from the Royal Navy and the Royal Naval Reserve and accompanied by a Band of HM Royal Marines.

The Trafalgar Service

3.00pm-4.00pmService of Commemoration held in St Pauls Cathedral for invited guests (all places are now allocated).

6:30-8:00pm - A unique Grand Finale

Britain's fascination with the sea and the continuing relevance of the Royal Navy in 21st century society will be celebrated. An innovative evening event for up to 10,000 members of the public, brings the passion and excitement of maritime adventure to you in compelling fashion - a collision of great moments of seafaring courage and inspiration.
Admiral Lord Nelson himself will guide us through the action. Nelson's youth (he was 12 when he went to sea) is mirrored by the energy of a group of young people, who are joined by Royal Navy sailors and marines, together with the extraordinary skills of a specialist troupe of "free runners".
The theatrical action combines lighting, projection, daring physical performance together with a dramatic soundtrack. The event embraces the great architecture of Trafalgar Square, Nelson's iconic column and the audience itself. A celebration of seafaring endeavour and exciting look into our maritime future, something to remember for another 100 years!
A stirring musical ending will be provided by the choir of Newcastle Royal Grammar School and Susan Jiwey, a professionally trained opera singer whose recent appearances include the title role in Handel's Alcina, along with the music of the Band of the Royal Marines.


All tickets for the 6:30 to 8:00 pm event are now allocated.


Registration for tickets to the Trafalgar Square evening event has now closed. Due to the large demand a draw has taken place and those successful will receive their tickets in due course.
8:00 - 9:00pm BBC2 programme highlighting the years events - "Trafalgar 200: Nelson's Legend and Legacy"

For more information regarding the Trafalgar 200 celebration please view our FAQ about the event

Link: Trafalgar 200

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Don't forget the way to officially celebrate Trafalgar Day on Firday 21st October is with a full english breakfast.

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Thousands of people throughout the UK are expected to be involved in this month's Battle of Trafalgar bicentenary celebrations over the anniversary weekend.

As well as a host of formal activities, chiefly in London and Lord Nelson's home port of Portsmouth, there will be thousands of small-scale and private events, ranging from celebratory breakfasts to parades, concerts and fireworks spectaculars.

Full story: BBC News

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Bit of a damp squib round here. I think you had to be on the south coast to be patriotic to this one