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NEWSLETTER JULY 2019
Newsletter for Branch meeting on 17th July 2019 - 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 21st August  will be a Music Quiz

Vacancies    The branch is very happy to announce that Maurice Pearson is going to try out the duties of Standard Bearer.  A Social Secretary is still required. Any ideas for evening meetings welcomed.

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.

Birthdays of Note       This month we wish a very Happy Birthday to Andy Jennings who will be 65 on 24th July, to Bill Marklew who will be 85 on 15th August, and to John Barnes who will be 85 on 16th August. We hope you all have a great day.

Defence Discount Service
Defence Discount Service provides discounts both online and on the high street for members of the Armed Forces, Veterans and Armed Forces Community. Defence Discount Service is home of the Defence Privilege Card, the vetted discount card that can be used in stores, restaurants and venues to obtain armed forces discounts. This discount card allows Veterans and the Armed Forces Community to have a card that can allow them to receive military discounts.. Each Defence Privilege Card is personalised for the member and it costs £4.99 for a 5 year membership.
Who qualifies?
Serving Armed Forces / Reserve Forces / Spouses/Partners of serving personnel
HM Armed Forces Veterans (ex serving) / MoD Civil Servants / Bereaved Family Members
War/Service Widow(er)s / Cadet Forces (over 16) / NATO Personnel in the UK

How to Apply for The Defence Privilege Card
Use the website www.defencediscountservice.co.uk or contact by phone or post as below


Defence Discount Service                          Tel 01509 233446

PO BOX 10180.                                            Mon - Fri 9.00 - 17.00
Loughborough, LEICS, LE11 9HN            Saturday - Sunday CLOSED



Information
The branch has now been transferred from 22 Engr Regt to 26 Engr Regt, but there are no details yet as to how this will affect us.

Forthcoming  Evening  Events 2019
21st August                Music Quiz
18th September          TBA
16th October              Bingo with Fish and Chips
20th November          Mike Randall ‘Son of a Spy’
18th December          TBA

Forecast of National Events 2019.
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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