NEWSLETTER MAY 2016

MEETINGS-THIRD WEDNESDAY EACH MONTH AT RBL CLUB CHURCH ROAD FERNDOWN STARTING AT 19.30 HRS

Branch informal lunch. Held on the first Tuesday of the month at Ferndown RBL club at noon.

NEWSLETTER-MAY 2016 Branch Meeting Wednesday 18^th.

MONTHLY LUNCH.

The June lunch will be on the 7th June. List on the table tonight. Please contact John Cusack if unable to attend.

VICE PRESIDENT.

Geoff Lord has agreed to become our new Vice President, many congratulations Geoff.

BIRTHDAYS OF NOTE.

Many Happy returns go to Major GOODWIN who will be 65 on the 21^st May and also KEITH BUTT who will be 80 on the 24^th May.

FUNERAL OF TONY EDWARDS 29^th April 2016

Tony's funeral was well attended by 12 members who formed a guard of honour and 10 ladies .Many thanks to everyone especially Bert for parading our standard.

SAPPER 300 OPEN DAY 4^thJune 2016 at Tidworth.

The mini bus will depart Ferndown Royal British Legion at 09.45 prompt. Let's hope we all have a great day out.

QUIZ WITH SUPPER.

Quiz with fish and chips tonight, good luck to you all.

JUNE SPEAKER

June speaker is Ashley who is giving us a talk about Hollywood Films,

BRANCH SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR 2016

The cost this year is £15.If you have not paid yet please let the treasurer have your subs as soon as possible. Many thanks to everyone who has already paid and to those who have made a donation.

BRANCH ANNUAL LUNCH

Once again held at the Cumberland Hotel, the lunch was enjoyed by 40 diners. The members were pleased to welcome fellow member Alister Sword, who now resides in the Royal Hospital Chelsea, accompanied by his lady companion Pamela. It was pleasing to see so many of our late vice president Tony Edwards family with us. Richard Silsby welcomed everyone present and then said grace.

Following the meal Bert Martin called on Alister to propose the loyal toast.The final speech was made by John Cusack which included thanks to the hotel staff for an excellent meal and service. Also a final toast to absent friends and those we have so sadly recently lost, Peggy Piggott, Tony Edwards, Arthur Hardiman and Jack Francis. Jim Tongs then led the members in a rousing rendition of the corps song “Hurrah for the CRE”. Our sincere thanks to the Social Secretary who organised the event and conducted the raffle ably assisted by Jean and Dot. Many thanks to Joan for making the corsages for the ladies and for all the other help she gave.

JULY SKITTLES NIGHT

This is to be held on the 20^th July. This is advanced notice to give you time to build up your bowling arm muscles! Helpers will be needed for setting up and running the event.

FORECAST OF SW GROUP EVENTS 2016

Open Day and Standard Bearers Rally SATURDAY 4^TH June 2016

Group BBQ and AGM at 22 Engineer Regiment Tidworth Sunday 4^th September 2016

FORECAST OF NATIONAL EVENTS 2016

10-12 June Chilwell Weekend NOW CLOSED

28 May Trooping the Colour-Major Generals Review

9 June Royal Hospital Chelsea Founders Day Parade

4 June Trooping the Colour- Colonels review

8-9 June Beating the Retreat London

11 June Queens Birthday Parade

29-31 July Minley Weekend*

16-18 September Corps Memorial Weekend*

8 October REA  AGM and Annual Dinner*

9 October Sapper Sunday at Royal Hospital Chelsea

10 November Field of Remembrance Westminster

13 November Remembrance Day*

*National Events Booking Details Available from the Branch Secretary

  Branch Welfare Officer Please Contact

Peter Piggott