🌸 Ustinov GCR Spring Formal at Hatfield College 🌸
Celebrate the arrival of spring in style with the Ustinov GCR at our elegant Spring Formal, hosted in the historic and picturesque Hatfield College.
As the flowers bloom and the days brighten, join your fellow postgraduates for an evening of fine dining, community, and celebration in one of Durham’s most iconic venues.
Venue:Dining Hall, Hatfield College, North Bailey, Durham DH1 3RQ
📅 Event Details | Friday, 25th April 2025
- 18:00 – 18:30 | Arrival & Drinks Reception
- 18:45 | Guests Seated & High Table Procession
- 18:45 – 19:00 | Welcome Speeches
- 19:00 – 21:00 | Three-Course Formal Dinner
- 21:00 | Guests must exit the hall
🎶 From 9:00 PM, head to the Hatfield College Bar for live piano music by the brilliant Jon Turner – The Piano Man, continuing the evening in true springtime spirit.
🍽️ Menu
Starter
- Courgette and sun-touched tomato arancini with romesco sauce, rocket & parmesan (v)
Main
- Slow-cooked pulled lamb shoulder with Moroccan spices, lemon coriander couscous, crispy shallots & pomegranate
or - Harissa aubergine steak with Moroccan spices, lemon coriander couscous, crispy shallots & pomegranate (v)
Dessert
- Bramley apple & wild blueberry lattice pie with cinnamon granola & vanilla cream
🎟️ Tickets
- £19 for GCR Members
- £22 for Non-GCR Members
Dress Code: Formal Attire
This typically includes: A suit and tie or tuxedo / dinner jacket, An evening dress, cocktail dress, or formal two-piece outfit; Smart footwear and accessories appropriate for a formal occasion
Academic gowns are not required.
🍷 Wine available for purchase at the venue. Please note that bringing your own alcohol is not permitted.
**Only GCR Members are permitted to buy tickets within the GCR Member's window. Non-GCR members buying during the GCR Member's windo might find their tickets cancelled.**
🌷 Join us for a refined and festive evening to celebrate the joys of spring with good food, great company, and beautiful music. We can't wait to see you there!
