NEWSLETTER FEBUARY 2026

Newsletter for February 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 14th 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 26th The lunch can be ordered from the pub’s menu …….. Please contact Maurice Pearson to book your place.

Birthdays of Note 

This month we send congratulations to our lovely Dot Martin who is celebrating her 90th Birthday. We wish you a very Happy Birthday with many more of them.

Message from Maurice Last week I attended the funeral of Arthur Scaife, he did national service and was sent to Cyprus to serve on a minesweeper, most unusual. SAPPERS everywhere!

Happy New year to all and may the new year bring relief to all those who are suffering from illness. May the new year bring peace to all and the world. Let our friendship reign above adversity and this year brings us together with smiles on our faces.

Branch News 

We have had notification of the passing of Heather Gibbs. She was the widow of Clive who passed away in 2022. Although we have not seen them for some time, they used to attend meetings and may be remembered by some of you. Condolences are sent to her friends and relatives.

Saturday Brunch

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Thursday Lunch

26 FEB 26 MAR 23 APR 28 MAY 25 JUN 23 JUL 27 AUG 24 SEP 22 OCT 26 NOV DEC XMAS LUNCH TBA

National Events 2026 

8th November Remembrance Sunday 11th November Remembrance Day