NEWSLETTER  AUGUST 2011

Branch Informal Lunches, Odd Months at Poole Ex-Servicemen’s Club, North Rd.

TO BE HELD ON THE FIRST THURSDAYOF THE MONTH 12.30PM

Even Months at Ferndown R.B.L. Club STILL ON THE FIRST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH

Quarterly – Gurkha Restaurant, Sandford Road, Wareham, BH20   7AD.

NEWSLETTER – AUGUST 2011.                     Branch Meeting Wednesday 17^Th

RAYMOND JARDINE.

It is with sadness, that we report the passing of Raymond (Ray) Jardine, at the age of 87,

after a long illness.   Corporal Jardine was an Arnhem veteran and in1982 was a founder member of the R.E.A. Bournemouth and District Branch. He was a retired fire officer.

A celebration of Ray’s life was held at Bournemouth Crematorium on Thursday 11^th August. 4 Members were at the Service, and Bert Martin paraded the branch standard.

A guard of Honour was mounted by our Members and 8 Members of Ray’s other military association.  We understand that Ray was landed at Arnhem in September 1944 and was captured by German troops, but managed to escape and returned to safety.   A trumpeter sounded the last post.  We extend our sympathy to his wife Phyll and all of his Family and Friends.

WELFARE

George Bubb has had a fall and is now recovering from a broken leg.

Norman Osborne is in Hospital recovering after Major Heart Surgery.

Best wishes go to them and any other member or lady who maybe unwell at this time.

BIRTHDAY of NOTE.  Greetings go to John Talbot who celebrates his 80^th on 21^st August.

ENTERTAINMENT

Tonight is our Annual Skittles evening, with Fish/Chicken and Chips supper. Many thanks go to Peter Piggott for organising it all, and any one involved in its running. In September we look forward to a visit from Mike Cranshaw who will tell us all about “Life on the Royal Yacht”.

BRANCH INFORMAL LUNCHES. 

At the Gurkha Lunch on Tuesday 26^th July 21 Members, ladies and guests were present.

A special thank you to the management for their generosity and service which they gave to us.

The August Lunch was held at Ferndown, on Tuesday 2^nd.  30 Members, Ladies and Guests, were in attendance .Thank you for the support that you give to the Monthly Lunches.

In SEPTEMBER the lunch will be held on Thursday 1^st of the Month, at Poole Ex/Servicemen’s Club, North Road. Starting at 12-30 p.m. List is on the table tonight.

Don’t forget if you are unable to get to meetings you can always book your place by contacting

Peter Piggott.  Also if after booking you are unable to attend Please do let Peter know

COACH OUTING TO THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION POPPY FACTORY, RICHMOND.

The Social Secretary has arranged a day out to the Poppy Factory on THURSDAY 17^th  NOVEMBER. The cost will be £25-50 Per Head to include Lunch. This is a 2 course meal with a choice of either Fish and Chips or Cottage Pie with Vegetables,followed by Homemade Sweet and a cup of tea.  We need to fill a 42 Seater Coach. Please support him. Wheelchairs are allowed but NON are available for hire.    List on table tonight please enter your names.    

The Time Table is: Ferndown British Legion Club Depart 9.15. (Car parking has been arranged with the Club)   Arrive at the Poppy Factory in time for lunch, with a comfort break enroute. After lunch we enjoy a conducted tour of the factory.   We Depart for our journey home at 4.30 Approx. If you cannot attend meetings, to book your place please contact,

Peter Piggott.   Do come along and have an enjoyable day!!

Albert Hicks Memorial Award 2011.

Sapper Luke Walton, 3 Armed Squadron RE, 22 Engineer Regiment RE was chosen to receive this award for 2011.   In Afghanistan in 2010 an IED search team, of which he was a member, came under fire. The Corporal leading the Team was seriously wounded.

Sapper Walton gave him First Aid. and arranged his evacuation. Sapper Walton’s prompt action saved the Corporal’s life.  The award was presented at Perham Down on

Monday 18^th July. Our Chairman John Mason, attended.   Sapper Walton is 21 years old and is an IED (Improvised Explosive Device) specialist.

R.E.A. SOUTH WEST GROUP.

At the B.B.Q. held on Sunday 31^st  July the branch was represented by 10 Members and Ladies. The Albert Hicks Memorial Award (which is sponsored by Bournemouth branch) was available for all who attended to inspect.

R.E.A. A.G.M. 2011

A branch delegate is required for this event to be held at the Victory Services Club, London.

on the 8^th October. If you are interested, please forward your name to Branch Chairman or Secretary by the end of August.

R.E.A. Annual Dinner 2011.

Also to be held on 8^th October at the Victory Services Club. At cost of £20.00.

Nominations to Branch Secretary by 14^th September.

Double Hills Memorial Parade, Paulton, Somerset.

This parade takes place on Sunday the 4^th September starting at 13.45 Hours.

Standards are required and Medals to be worn.  Please contact the Bath and Wiltshire Branch Secretary, if you would like to attend. Our Branch Secretary has contact details.

NOTES FOR YOUR OCTOBER DIARY.

The monthly lunch will be held at Ferndown British Legion Club. Church Road.

on Tuesday 4^th starting 12 Noon.    At our Monthly meeting on Wednesday 19^th,

Mrs Warner is going to inform us all about the working of The “MAGISTRATES COURT”.

Also this month will be our quarterly Lunch at the GURKHA RESTAURANT. This takes place on TUESDAY the 25^th.

 FORCAST of  EVENTS 2011

 15-18   September Corps Memorial Weekend, Chatham. *

  08       October      REA AGM and Annual Dinner*

  09       October      Sapper Sunday at Royal Hospital Chelsea.

  10       November   Field of Remembrance, Westminster.

  13       November   Remembrance Sunday.

     * National Events.

                    Branch Welfare:        Please contact Welfare Member

                    Peter Piggott,