When the inaugural Members’ Dinner was held in 1994, few would have predicted that a tradition was in the midst.

So it is, though, that this members-only, black-tie affair will be held for the 23rd time later this year.

Richard Hadlee, Lord Cowdrey of Tonbridge, Kim Hughes, Wes Hall, Jeremy Coney, Sunil Gavaskar, Graham Gooch, Rod Marsh, Greg Chappell, Matthew Hayden and Stephen Fleming are just some of the prominent cricketers to have graced the stage on previous occasions. This year’s line-up is sure to be of a similar ilk.

We are currently working around the availability of guest speakers and therefore a date for the event has not been confirmed, although it is expected to be in the first half of December.

Guest speaker announcements will be made via the MCC website in the coming weeks and bookings will open on Tuesday October 25.

This prestigious evening will include canapés on arrival and a three-course meal with fine wines and beverages.

Tickets cost $135 per member and bookings will be accepted on a first-in, first-served basis.