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Society · Funchal · 2 November 2026

Former overseas servicemen hold their 103rd gathering in Funchal

The AMMMSU holds its 103rd meeting on Sunday, 8 November, with a tribute, Mass and a shared lunch.

The Monthly Group of Madeiran Servicemen Who Served Overseas (AMMMSU) will hold its 103rd gathering on Sunday, 8 November, in the municipality of Funchal.

The programme begins at 10am with a tribute at the monument to those who died overseas, in front of Garrison Regiment No. 3 in São Martinho. A Mass follows at 11am at the Santa Rita parish church, then a shared lunch at 1pm at O Escondidinho restaurant in Machico.

The organisers provide a coach with pick-up points in Machico, Santa Cruz and at Ponte dos Frades. Relatives of participants are also welcome. Lunch costs will be shared among those attending.

Registration runs until Friday, 6 November, by phone on 968 041 678.

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