NEWSLETTER MAY 2018

Newsletter for Branch meeting on 16^th  May 2018 - 
Please note any information for the newsletter to be passed on to Jan Bridle by the last Saturday before the next meeting; also if anyone has changed their email address or set up a new one could they please let Jan know.

Branch subs   

Remain at £15 and are due to be paid to the treasurer now if not already paid. Please send any cheques, made out to REA Bournemouth, to the above address for John Cusack.

Next meeting on 20^th June  

Will be a talk on the Treasures of Dorset by Christopher Legrand.

Vacancies    

Following Bert’s reluctant resignation, due to ill health, we are now looking for a new Standard Bearer.

Monthly Informal Lunches

As usual held on the first Tuesday, menu lists on the table at evening meetings. Contact John Cusack for any information or to book/choose from menu if not at meeting.

Social

At the April meeting Bert Martin was presented with a REA engraved Glass Paperweight in recognition of all his hard work as Bournemouth Branch Standard Bearer over the last 20 years.                                     

Also Happy Birthday to Bert will be who will be 85 aveH on 26^th May.

BBQ at Tidworth       

Is on 7^th July, a minibus will be provided, more details to follow.

Annual Lunch May 2018

This year’s lunch was well attended and enjoyed by all. The weather was extremely kind to us and many wished they had worn swimming gear instead of formal wear.

Welfare

Peter Piggott, having taken on welfare again, visited Poole Hospital on 28^th April to see George Wilby who is back in and John Friberg who is still there. When Peter saw John, aka Rocky, he was in his scout uniform as he had just been presented with his Silver Wolf Award, the highest award in scouting. Normally this would have been presented at Windsor Castle Chapel but due to John’s illness the Scouting Organisation arranged to for it to be awarded in Poole Hospital Chapel instead. Peggy made a cake to celebrate the occasion which was attended by his family and many scouts.

Richard Montgomery    

It is with sadness that we report the passing of Richard Montgomery on 28^th April 2018.

Forthcoming  Evening  Events 2018

June                -           Talk on the Treasures of Dorset by Christopher Legrand

July                 -           Skittles Evening

August            -           Music Quiz

September     -           To be announced

October          -           Bingo with Fish and Chips

November      -           Skittles Evening

December      -           Easy Swing Duo

Interim Newsletter for Tidworth BBQ 7^th July 2018

Royal Engineers Association South Western Group

22 Engineer Regiment

Swinton Barracks, Perham Down, ANDOVER, SP11 9LQ

Telephone:  Army Network Tidworth Military (94342) Ext 3580

Direct Dial (01980) 651580

Fax Ext 3685

ROYAL ENGINEERS ASSOCIATION SOUTH WESTERN GROUP ANNUAL STANDARD BEARERS RALLY AND FAMILY BARBEQUE – SATURDAY 7 JULY 2018

1.         The Royal Engineers Association South Western Group Annual Standard Bearers Rally and Family Barbeque will be held on Sat 7 Jul 18, at Swinton Barracks, Perham Down.  Lt Col D J Bickers MBE RE, Commanding Officer 22 Engineer Regiment has kindly agreed to host the event in the Warrant Officers’ and Sergeants’ Mess.  Unfortunately, due to other commitments, the Commanding Officer will be unable to attend the function.  The Regimental Second in Command will attend in his place.

2.         It is highly encouraged to bring along family members to the event.  There will be a face painter and bouncy castle for children to play on. 

3.         Event timings are as follows:

            a.         1100                Members arrive, tea and coffee available

            b.         1145                Standard Bearers Drill training

            c.         1245                Photos

            d.         1250                Bar open

            e.         1330                BBQ served

            f.          1530                Raffle.

            g.         1800                Bar closes

            h.         1830                Disperse

4.         The personal contribution for the BBQ will be £12 person and £7 per child.  All branches are encouraged to provide a prize for the raffle.

5.         Branch Secretaries are requested to collate returns and complete the two enclosures attached to this document including nil returns.  (These enclosures, along with cheques made payable to “Central Bank 22 Engineer Regiment” are to be forwarded to the Group Secretary by NLT Thu 14 Jun 18.  Electronic copies of these enclosures are preferred for vehicle pass distribution purposes.) BRANCH MEMBERS SHOULD SEND THESE TO JOHN GRIFFITHS AS DETAILED BELOW BY 8^TH JUNE.

ML Jones

WO1 (RSM)

Group Secretary

Royal Engineers Association South Western Group

Transport  The Branch is arranging for a minibus to go from Ferndown RBL to Tidworth, details to follow. Please let John Griffiths know by Friday 8^th June, along with a cheque for £12 per person if you wish to attend the BBQ, and also if you wish to use the minibus. If you intend to use your own transport please complete the vehicle details sent in newsletter  and send back to John Griffiths.