British Officer's Club of New England

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Welcome to the web site of the British Officers' Club of New England (BOCNE).

The BOCNE is a private club dating back to 1921 which caters to the social needs of past and present Officers of Her Majesty's Armed Forces. The BOCNE has a long standing relationship with Boston and has welcomed the soldiers, sailors and airmen of Britain and the Commonwealth for over 70 years.

The close relationship between Britain and the United States has always been a key element in the success of the BOCNE and as in years past, we continue to enjoy strong relations with those serving in the United States Armed Forces in and around New England.

From the early days following the Great War when two nations joined in grief at the carnage in Northern France, to the unshakable alliance of the Second World War when the might of America came to the aid of an embattled Britain up to recent events in the Gulf, Boston has always been a welcoming port for Officers as near as Canada or as far away as Australia.

The BOCNE is a social organisation which seeks to welcome active servicemen and women when they visit Boston, provide an ongoing social centre for expatriate Officers who have settled in New England, and those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces and share an interest in British History.

On the following pages, you will find information about the Club, our social calendar, contacting us, our history in addition to links to other sites of interest.

A SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM CONSUL-GENERAL Dr. PHIL BUDDEN -

Consul-General Dr. Phil Budden I am writing, as the UK's Consul General, to invite you to join other British and Commonwealth organizations in the Boston area in this year’s Remembrance Day Service.

The Service will be held at The Old North Church, 193 Salem Street, Boston, in the North End by courtesy of the Vicar, The Rev. Stephen Ayers. Once again, the Service will be taking place in the knowledge that American and British servicemen and women are serving together in defence of our countries.

The Service on Sunday, November 8, 2009 will begin at 10.55 a.m. The traditional two minute silence will be observed at 11 a.m. The sermon this year will be preached by the Rev. Dr. Robert Tobin, a native of the U.S., now Episcopal Chaplain at Harvard. He spent 13 years in Ireland and England, obtained graduate degrees there, was ordained into the Church of England and served parishes in England. There will be a short reception following the Service.

Parking is available at the North End Parking Garage, 600 Commercial Street, one block away from the church up to I p.m. for $3.00, provided your parking ticket is stamped by an usher at the church. Previous notification is not necessary. I strongly recommend using this facility if you are planning to come by car; parking in the North End is extremely difficult. The nearest T station is Haymarket.

This is an occasion when all the British and Commonwealth people in the area are able to join together and I hope you can join us.

Phil Budden
British Consul General