BOURNEMOUTH and DISTRICT BRANCH OF THE REA

NEWSLETTER JANUARY 2026

Newsletter for January 2026

Please note any news or information for the newsletter to be passed on to Jan Bridle anytime; also if anyone has changed their address, email address or telephone could they please let Jan know.

Branch subs

Subscriptions for 2026 will remain at £20, and they are due now. Please support the branch by paying the £20 either by internet banking or cheque made out to REA Bournemouth. For bank account details please contact John Cusack by phone or by email, numbers above.

Branch monthly Lunches and Brunches

These are informal, social meetings where any news etc. can be passed on to those attending, and added to the newsletter for others to read. The brunches are now held at the Owls Nest Pub 196 Christchurch Rd Parley BH22 8SS Wives, children and guests are also very welcome. This is also now open to all service and ex-service personnel and their families. You can park in their car park free and this month it is on Saturday the 10th January The lunches are also held at the Owls Nest Pub. This is for REA members and their wives, serving Sappers and widows of ex members, and will now be on Thursdays as the pub is only open Thursday to Sunday. This month it is on Thursday the 22nd January. The lunch can be ordered from the Pub’s Menu. Please let Maurice Pearson know if you are able to attend.

Birthdays of Note

This month we send all our best wishes for a very happy birthday to our dear friend, Hazel Aldridge, who will be 90 in January.

Christmas Lunch 2025

This Year’s lunch was a most enjoyable occasion and was well attended with 25 members, wives and guests, and Christmas jumpers were worn by many. We all enjoyed the delicious food and the excellent service, and all agreed it was a lovely venue. Many thanks go to John and Val Cusack who organised it all. Sorry the photos are not very good – I blame the photographer!