NEWSLETTER JUNE 2015

NEWSLETTER - JUNE 2015. Branch Meeting Wednesday 17^th,

WELFARE

After visiting George Bubb our Welfare Officer, Peter reports that George has had a fall which has resulted in a broken right ankle and broken left leg.  Mike Herbert is recovering well at home after a recent knee replacement operation.  Our good wishes to them and all Members and Ladies who may be unwell at this time.

ENTERTAINMENT.

TONIGHT:   We look forward to a visit from Mike Andrews when his subject will be "Christchurch a Smuggler's Town".

 Branch Meeting July.  To be held on Wednesday 15^th. July.      

This is to be a Skittles Evening with a Ploughman's Supper.   All food must be ordered and paid for in advance.   The cost is to be £2.50 Per person.  Money will be collected tonight.   Help required in setting up, scoring etc. and clearing up afterwards.  

INFORMAL  LUNCHES.

The next lunch will be held on 7^th  July at FERNDOWN, ROYAL BRITISH LEGION CLUB.   As all our monthly lunches are now held at  FERNDOWN on the First Tuesday of each month the August lunch has been arranged for Tuesday 4^h .

Lists on the table tonight.  Don’t forget that if you are unable to attend meetings and would like to go to our lunches do contact  Mike Herbert  01202674612

Please let Mike know before Noon on the Sunday before the Lunch  if you need to cancel as this assists the caterers with food and seating.

SOUTH WEST GROUP ANNUAL STANDARD BEARERS RALLY

Held on Saturday 30^th May.        The Branch was well represented.   The Standard Bearer's Competition was held this year during an 'Open Family Day' at Tidworth.  Unfortunately this proved to be quite an unsatisfactory arrangement.  There was so much distraction all around and it was difficult for the participants to hear the commands.  Bert Martin paraded our standard but did not enter the competition. This was won by the Standard Bearer from the Weymouth Branch.

Once again this year a Mini Bus was available, for which we have to thank Peter and Jan Bridle, also Branch Secretary for making arrangements.  Special mention to Jan who drove us all so brilliantly.  Thank you all very much

BRANCH COMMITTEE VACANCY. 

The Post of Branch Secretary still needs to be filled.

THE FILLING OF THIS POST IS NOW EXTREMELY URGENT.

SPECIAL OCCASION

Belated "Congratulations" to Carol and Roy Robinson on their recent Diamond Wedding Anniversary.  They shared continuing celebrations with REA Members who were present at the regular monthly lunch on 2^nd June.

   

TRIBUTE

Thomas Leslie (86) died on the 70^th Anniversary of VE Day in a Christchurch nursing home.  He had no relatives to attend his funeral.  Due to publicity more than 120 people gathered to honour his life.  Bert Martin paraded our Standard at the request of the British Legion.  Thanks to Bert, John Griffiths and Peter Bridle who attended accompanied by their ladies.  Although not a member of Bournemouth Branch REA, Thomas had served in the Royal Engineers working in bomb disposal for some years.  His medals showed service in Palestine, Cyprus and Korea.

SOUTH WEST GROUP, R.E.A. B.B.Q.

This is due to take place at 22 Engineer Regiment Pernham Down, (Near Tidworth) on Sunday 26^th July. The timings are as follows:  Members arrive,11.00 tea and coffee served.  11.30 bar opens.  13.00 BBQ served.  15.00 raffle.  16.00 bar closes.  16.30 disperse.   The cost will be £10 per person.  All names and monies to Secretary by 25^th June.   The Albert Hicks Memorial Award and cheque will be presented.  

      

EVENTS 2015

FORECAST OF SOUTH WEST GROUP EVENTS 2014  .  

Group B.B.Q           Sunday 26^th   July  Booking Closes 25^th June.

FORECAST OF NATIONAL EVENTS 2015

The following events of interest for 2015 have been notified to HQ RE.

01-02  August         Minley Weekend*  cost £30.00, Names to Secretary by 1^st June.

11-13  September  Corps Memorial Weekend*

10       October        REA AGM and Annual Dinner*

11       October        Sapper Sunday at Royal Hospital Chelsea.

05       November    Field of Remembrance, Westminster.

08       November    Remembrance Sunday

 National Events            Booking details available from Branch Secretary

Branch Welfare:  Please contact Welfare Member,Peter Piggott