NEWSLETTER MAY 2026

Newsletter for May 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 9th May 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 28th May The lunch can be ordered from the pub’s menu …….. Please contact Maurice Pearson to book your place. However, from June the lunches will be held at the Hamworthy Club, Magna Road, BH21 3AP and will go back to being held on a Tuesday, with the first date being Tuesday 23rd June. More details in June’s newsletter. I add the menu for the Hamworthy club so you can see in advance what is on offer.

Brunches will remain at the Owls Nest Pub on Saturday mornings.

Alister Peter Sword

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Alister Sword in Royal Hospital Chelsea at the age of 93. He joined our branch in 2015 and transferred to the Royal Hospital Chelsea later. He had been in the hospital infirmary for some time as he was not able to look after himself.

Saturday Brunch

9 MAY 13 JUN 11 JUL 8 AUG 12 SEP 10 OCT 14 NOV DEC. TBA

Lunch

Thursday 28 MAY then Tuesdays 23 JUN 28 JUL 25 AUG 22 SEP 27 OCT 24 NOV DEC XMAS LUNCH TBA

National Events 2026 

8th November Remembrance Sunday 11th November Remembrance Day