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NEWSLETTER DECEMBER 2018

MEETINGS -3RD WEDNESDAY EACH MONTH AT RBL CLUB, CHURCH ROAD, FERNDOWN - STARTING AT 19.30 HRS        - INFORMAL LUNCHES 1ST TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 12 NOON, SAME VENUE

Bournemouth & District Branch take this opportunity to wish everyone a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.               

Newsletter for Branch meeting on 19th December 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 for 2019 remain at £15 and are due to be paid to the treasurer as soon as possible in the New Year. Please send any cheques, made out to REA Bournemouth, to the above address for John Cusack.

Next meeting on 16th January 2019  will be a talk from Christopher Legrand

Vacancies    Bert Martin has taken on the role of Vice President but a new Social Secretary is still required.  Any ideas for evening meetings welcomed.

Monthly Informal Lunches
The next lunch is on Tuesday 8th Jan, menu lists on the table at evening meetings. Contact John Cusack, details above, for any information or to book/choose from menu if not at meeting.

Birthdays of Note  Our most senior member, Bob Hucklesby will be 98 on 3rd January 2019.     A very Happy Birthday Bob.

Social  The Christmas lunch was very well attended with around 34 members and ladies, who enjoyed a delicious  meal cooked by Lee and we were served with love by Zoe and Ann. Many thanks go to all the staff of the Ferndown RBL who look after us so well all year.










Veterans To Be Able To Apply For ID Cards From 2019
Military veterans are to be given ID card to recognise that they have served.  The cards will initially be given to all personnel leaving the military, while veterans who have already made the transition to civilian life will be able to apply for the service leavers ID card from next year.  The initiative is designed to give veterans easier access to public and charitable support, including healthcare and housing.  Veterans are also being asked to identify themselves with their GP as having served, so that they can receive appropriate support.  It is being reported that the cards will give veterans better access to specialist services such as priority healthcare, housing and retail discounts as well as giving a sense of pride for having served their country.

Forthcoming  Evening  Events 2019
16th January              Talk by Christopher Legrand
20th February                        Quiz
20th March                 AGM
17th April                   Bingo with Fish and Chips
15th May                    Talk by Christopher Legrand
19th June                    TBA
17th July                     Skittles
21st August                Music Quiz
18th September          TBA
16th October              Bingo with Fish and Chips
20th November          TBA
18th December          TBA

Forecast of National Events 2019.
27 April - Army v RAF Rugby Kingsholm Gloucester 
04 May -   Army v Navy Rugby Twickenham
17 – 19 May   - Gibraltar Weekend
25 May - Trooping the Colour - Major General’s Review
28 May - Opening Event at National Memorial Arboretum
06 June - Royal Hospital Chelsea Founder’s Day Parade
01 June - Trooping the Colour – Colonel’s Review
05 & 06 June - Beating Retreat, London
08 June   - Queen’s Birthday Parade 
28 – 30 June - Chilwell Weekend*
26 – 28 July - Minley Weekend*
13 - 15 September - Corps Memorial Weekend* 
12 October - REA AGM and Annual Dinner * 
13 October   - Sapper Sunday at Royal Hospital Chelsea 
07 November - Field of Remembrance, Westminster Abbey 
10 November - Remembrance Sunday

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