Well,thankyou so much,leeneia ! Your interest is most gratifying.Naturally,I shall be happy to post a report of the proceedings,after the event.This particular Garden Party is not one of this year's scheduled ones,as per those on the 7th,14th,and 21st of July,but rather a "special" one being held to celebrate the 100th anniversary of British Naval Aviation ( I believe that last year's "special" was to commemorate the centennial of the Territorial Army ).So I might get away with wearing a Fleet Air Arm blazer & badge----if not, I'll have to hire a morning dress outfit from Moss Bros !!(which I do not fancy at all !).I like exotic birds (plenty of those in Hong Kong & Singapore !) so will check out St James's Pond if you think it's worth it !