NEWSLETTER SEPTEMBER 2021

Newsletter for  September  2021   Please note any news or information for the newsletter to be passed on to Jan Bridle anytime; also if anyone has changed their email address or set up a new one could they please let Jan know. 

 

Branch subs    there are still a few people who have not paid their subs for 2020. The committee have decided that all members who have paid their subs in 2020 are exempt for 2021 to compensate for the lack of branch meetings and activities. Please support the branch by paying the outstanding amount of £17 either by internet banking or cheque made out to REA Bournemouth.  For bank account details please contact John Cusack by email. 

 

Branch meetings and monthly lunches     

The next gathering/meeting at Winton RBL is Wednesday September 15^th.   The full address is 593 Wimborne Road Winton, Bournemouth BH9 2AR (next door to the Police Station). There are some parking spaces there but if you are able to walk please park in the adjoining side streets. We are still looking for ideas for lunch venues that could take bookings of up to around 20 in a central area

 

Birthdays  

This month we wish a very happy birthday to Iain Davis who will be 60 on the 20^th September and Richard Carter who will be 90 on the 29^th September.

 

Bob Hucklesby  

The celebration of Bob’s life at The Orangery, Merley House on 31^st August was attended by his family, his many friends and most of Bournemouth REA. We saw the many photos of Bob’s life on the big screen and his son read the eulogy from his funeral. He had such a full and interesting life and will be sadly missed by us all.

 

Annual Lunch 2021

A reminder that the Annual Lunch at the Ocean Beach Hotel in Bournemouth is now booked for

Saturday 30^th of October.  Please can you indicate your intention to attend as soon as possible to

Maurice Pearson who is very kindly organising this. His email address is as above.  Cheques made out to REA Bournemouth for this can be sent to Maurice or John Cusack or phone John for internet banking details. Please also indicate your Menu preferences when booking.  All bookings for this should be made by the end of September The menu choices are as follows:-   

                                                                      Starters                                                                                    

Potato & Watercress Soup with Sourdough Croutons and Wild Garlic scented Oil                           

Avocado & Atlantic Prawns served on seasonal greens, drizzled with Rose Marie Sauce               

A slice of Chicken Liver Pate placed on dressed greens, Cumberland sauce, Melba Toast

                                                                                                Main Course              

Baked Fillet of Salmon with a Gruyere & Herb crust, crushed New Potatoes and Lemon Dill Sauce

Scotch Roast Rib of Beef served with Yorkshire Pudding and rich Pan Gravy

Mediterranean Stuffed Peppers, Saffron Couscous & Mozzarella Pearls served with fresh Basil Oil Desert

Pineapple Upside-down Cake, Spiced Rum Caramel, Dorset Clotted Cream

Indulgent Layered Pavlova with Seasonal Berries

Homemade Sticky Toffee and Date Pudding, Butterscotch Sauce and Cream All followed by freshly brewed Coffee and Mints

 

V.J. Day 15th August 2021

This year’s celebration was well supported with all of the three BCP Mayors in attendance, and Bert Martin laid a cross on behalf of Bob Hucklesby who had attended every year until his sad passing at the age of 100 earlier this year.

FORECAST OF NATIONAL EVENTS 2021

The following events for 2021 have been notified to HQ REA, however due to COVID 19 these could change:

17 -19 September   Corps Memorial Parade

21 September         REA Benevolence Committee Meeting

08 October             REA AGM

10 October             Sapper Sunday at Royal Hospital Chelsea

27 October              REA Recruiting Meeting

11 November         Field of Remembrance, Westminster Abbey

14 November         Remembrance Sunday

08 December          REA Benevolence Meeting