NEWSLETTER JUNE 2017
MEETINGS -3RD
WEDNESDAY EACH MONTH AT RBL CLUB, CHURCH
ROAD
Newsletter for Branch meeting on 21st June
2017 - Please
note any information for the newsletter to be passed on to Jan Bridle by the
last Saturday before the next meeting; also
if anyone has changed their email address or set up a new one could they please
let Jan know.
Branch subs - no change from last year at £15.
Some members still have not paid theirs and we request that this is now paid ASAP
to the treasurer. Please send any
cheques, made out to REA Bournemouth, to the above address for John Cusack.
July meeting this will be our skittles evening, a fun night not to be
missed, so does try to come along. Don’t forget that the time of year means it
will still be light at the end of the evening.
Vacancies
The
position of Social Secretary is still
vacant. This position could be filled by a Lady of the branch. In the absence of a social
secretary this task falls to the committee to arrange so any ideas for
entertainment of any sort would be most welcome.
Monthly
Informal Lunches
As usual
held on the first Tuesday, menu lists on the table at evening meetings. Contact
John Cusack for any information or to book/choose from menu if not at meeting.
This month we celebrate the 85th birthday of Roy Athay on 30th June, and Ken Easthope’s 80th birthday on 2nd July. We wish you both a very Happy Birthday.
Annual Lunch 2018
Following Bob’s volunteering to take on the Annual Lunch next spring he has provisionally booked the Cumberland Hotel for the 28th April 2018.
Bill Galbraith and Linda Barnes
Sadly, one of our new members from the New Forest Branch, Bill Galbraith, passed away on Monday 15th May. Also Linda Barnes wife of Barny Barnes from the New Forest Branch passed away on 5th June at Oakhaven Hospice. Our sincere condolences go to both families.
Welfare
John Friberg remains in
George Bubb is in hospital again following another fall, and it seems unlikely he will be able to return home. Bob has passed on the Branches’ best wishes to George and his daughter, Jackie.
REA BBQ and
Standard Bearers Competition
This
event is to be held this year on the 8th July at a cost of £12 and
is a most enjoyable day out. It takes
place at the barracks at Perham Down, near Tidworth and starts with the
Standard Bearers Parade, followed by the competition. Then it’s back to the
mess where drinks are served and the BBQ is held, indoors, if wet.
This is
a reminder that any ex-serviceman can claim extra on-board spending money from
the Carnival group, which includes P&O, Princess and Cunard. This can be claimed
when making the booking or afterwards, but at least one week before the sailing
date. The extra on-board spend is given to both the ex-serviceman and his wife.
Your discharge papers or other proof of service should be taken on the cruise
in case they ask to see proof of service.
Also if you have any relatives still
serving, let them know that they can claim a discount on the cruise itself.
Forthcoming
Evening Events 2017
July 19th - Skittles
Evening
August 16th - Quiz
September 20th - Talk
on Smugglers by Mike Andrews
October 18th - Bingo
and Fish and Chips
November 15th - Talk
on Flying Boats in Poole
Harbour
December 20th - To
be arranged (any ideas for meetings welcomed)
Forecast of Events for 2017
23rd
to 25th June - Chilwell Weekend
8th
July - Standard Bearers Competition and REA BBQ in Tidworth
28thto
30th July - Minley Weekend
15th
to 17th September - Corps memorial weekend
14th
October - REA AGM and annual dinner
15th
October - Sapper Sunday at Royal Hospital Chelsea
09th
November - Field of Remembrance, Westminster
12th November - Remembrance Sunday
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