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NEWSLETTER JANUARY 2016

NEWSLETTER - January 2016.  Branch Meeting Wednesday 20th

PEGGY PIGGOTT
We sadly report the death of PEGGY, who passed away suddenly in Southampton Hospital  on 
13th January 2016.  She was a loyal supporter of Husband Peter in his Branch Welfare work and also a hard working leader of the ladies catering team.  Peggy will be sorely missed by all of us - her many REA friends.  The funeral will take place at Poole Crematorium on Monday 1st February at 11.30a.m.  
Our sincere sympathy goes to Peter and all family and friends.

JACK  ( Horace)  FRANCIS. .
It is also with sadness we announce the passing of JACK on Tuesday 29th December 2015 
at the age of 95, after a short illness.    
The Funeral took place on Monday  11th January 10.30am at
Poole Crematorium..    Several Branch Members and Ladies attended and a 
Guard of Honour was formed.  Very little is known about Jack's Military Service.  
He joined the Branch in July 2011.
Our message of sympathy goes to all family and friends.

JANE MASON
Recent information has been received informing us that Jane, Wife of former Vice President 
John Mason, passed away in April 2015.

 WELFARE
.Bert  Martin has recently been in hospital, but is now recovering at home.
Richard Silsby has had a fall and is now recovering..

A GOLDEN WEDDING
Belated 50th Wedding Anniversary greetings go to John and Gwen  Griffiths who celebrated their Anniversary on 8th January.   Many Congratulations from all Branch Members.

ENTERTAINMENT
Tonight we welcome "RETRO  RITA ENTERTAINERS"  This will be their first visit to us.  They are Vintage Vocalists.
Then at our meeting in FEBRUARY WEDNESDAY 17th we will welcome a speaker from RNLI.

BRANCH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING.
This will take place at the Branch meeting on 18th  MARCH.  At this Meeting the election of  officers will take place.  If you have any business you wish to be discussed please submit in writing to the Chairman by 1st March.


NOTICE ABOUT BRANCH SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR 2016.
These are now due, The cost this year will be £15.00. The reason for this rise is the increasing cost of production and distribution of the monthly Newsletter and Branch expenses. Full details will be available in the Statement of Accounts in time for the Branch A.G.M in March.
Over the last few years payments of Annual Subscriptions  have been late in arrival so -  Please make payments as early as possible to John Cusack, Branch Treasurer. If paying by Cheque please make  payable to "R.E.A. Bournemouth Branch" Thank you

BRANCH COMMITTEE
We are pleased to welcome Val Mantle to the committee as Minute Secretary. 
Thank you Val, your help will be much appreciated..

BRANCH COMMITTEE VACANCIES.
Newsletter.   Mike Herbert reluctantly needs to  relinquish his post as Newsletter Editor, plus the postal and email monthly distribution.  Please consider this position.  Mike needs this post to be filled as soon as possible .  It is hoped that with the help of his wife Joan he be able to continue  until our A.G.M in March when he must stand down.  AT THE TIME OF PRINTING NO ONE HAS PUT THEIR NAME FORWARD.   IF THIS POST IS NOT FILLED,  THE NEWSLETTER AS WE KNOW IT WILL CEASE.

Branch Annual Lunch
As notified in earlier Newsletters the 2016  Branch Annual Lunch will be held at the Cumberland Hotel. East Cliff. Bournemouth Saturday 7th  May 12.30 for 13.00 hrs.
Richard Silsby has now agreed the menu with the Hotel at a cost of £17.00 per headMenu and order form are attached to Newsletter.  Please return bookings to Richard  - with payment - no later than 1st April.   Wendy and Gwen will be accepting bookings and money at the February and March meetings.  Raffle prizes will be needed and gratefully accepted.     
SOUTH WEST DISTRICT EVENTS 2016
.AGM. This will take place at WOs' and Sgts' Mess' 22 Engineer Regiment, Swinton Barracks. Perham Down.  (Tidworth)   Post code  SP21 9LQ  on Saturday, 19th March.   All bookings before 1st March.  Time table: Arrive / Coffee 1030- 11.00hrs.   A.G.M. 1130 Lunch 1300-1400hrs.  Bar closes 1600hrs.This year the lunch format will be a carvery Cost £12.00p.. .The new Colonel.  Lt  Col. D.J. Bickers  MBE RE  will be attending the meeting.   For booking, payment and full details contact  Branch Secretary.
STANDARD BEARDERS RALLY.  Takes place Saturday  4th June.
BBQ.  Sunday 31st July, to involve Branches in the SAPPER 300 celebrations with serving Member of the Corps.     All details from BRANCH SECRETARY

STAMPED SELF ADDRESSED ENVELOPES.
Please supply SAEs or postage stamps to keep the cost of Newsletter distribution down.
Thanking you in anticipation.   Don’t forget you can receive the Newsletter by E/Mail. Just send your name and E/Mail address to     wishanger@herbert261.co.uk    putting Newsletter in the subject box. Thank you to members who already do this, also to the members who have made cash donations.

STANDARD BEARER.
If you would be willing to be trained as a Standard Bearer Bert Martin will be more than pleased to give all the help needed.

Branch Welfare:  Please contact Welfare Member,
              Peter Piggott

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