BRANCH BULLETIN OCTOBER 2010
82.10 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
The next Executive Committee meeting will take place on Wednesday 10 November 2010. The agenda is enclosed with this bulletin and branches should ensure that they are represented.
83.10 CENOTAPH TICKETS
The tickets for the Royal British Legion Cenotaph Parade have been distributed to order. There are a few spares and any member who requires a ticket should apply to the Secretary at The Rifles Office 0191 3865496.
84.10 INDOOR GAMES VENUE
The venue for the 2011 Indoor games will be decided at the Executive Committee Meeting on 10 November 2010. Will branches please consider their options i.e. Washington at the Top Club or Houghton-Le-Spring at the RBL Club Fencehouses.
85.10 DLI REGIMENTAL TIES
A supply of Regimental ties has been received and are now available for purchase at £8.50 each.
86.10 CHRISTMAS CARDS & CALENDARS
Branches who have not yet ordered their Christmas Cards or 2011 Calendar should do so as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
87.10 KOHIMA TALK – COL TED SHIELDS
Colonel Ted Shields the President of the DLI Association recently visited the battle site of Kohima and is to give a talk about the Battle in the DLI Museum on Thursday 4 November at 7.30 PM, with reception and drinks from 6.45 PM. Kohima which is a 2nd Battalion Battle Honour, was the turning point in the war against Japan and it is estimated that British & Indian forces lost 4000 dead, missing and wounded – the Japanese 7000. Tickets are available from the DLI Museum at £10 for “Friends” and £15 for non-friends.
88.10 DLI SWEEPSTAKE WINNERS
All branches will have received details of the DLI Sweepstake draw made on the 29 September. All ticket holders who drew runners were informed direct by telephone and all winners have received their prize. I wish to thank all branches for another fine effort.
89.10 UNCLAIMED PRIZES – REUNION RAFFLE
Two reunion raffle prizes remain unclaimed - 41463 (Whisky) & 41476 (Vodka). Please note that if they remain unclaimed they will be added to the prizes at the Indoor Games 2011.
90.10 INKERMAN DINNER
Please note that the last date for applications to attend the Inkerman Dinner which will be held in The RLB Club Fencehouses on Friday 5 November is 29 October 2010.
91.10 INKERMAN STONE CEREMONY
The ceremony at the Inkerman Stone will be held on site at the DLI Museum on Sunday 7 November 2010. Please make every effort to attend at 1030 AM for 1045 AM – Dress as usual - blazers, berets and medals will be worn.
92.10 ARNHEM PILGRIMAGE 2011
The DLI Association is planning a visit to Arnhem from Friday 16 September 2011 to Tuesday 20 September 2011, 5 days and 4 nights via Hull/Rotterdam. We will visit the area in the Nijmegan Salient where 151(Durham) Brigade was fighting with XXX Corps to reach Arnhem and the besieged Para Brigade. We will also visit the Para cemetery at Oosterbeck where there is the touching ceremony involving the local schoolchildren laying a flower on each grave. The cost will depend on the number of travelers, e.g. if we have a maximum of 47 then the cost will be £288.00 per person. Forms are available at the Rifles Durham Office should any member wish to declare an interest.
Kevin Storey BEM
Secretary
Rifles Durham Office.
