Tuesday, 22 November 2011

The Durham Light Infantry Association

BRANCH BULLETIN NOVEMBER 2011

86.11 MAJOR C.E. DARWIN MBE

Prior to the Executive Committee Meeting held on Wednesday 16 November Major C..E. Darwin MBE announced his retirement from the position of Chairman of the Association. In a short ceremony Major Paul Wharton MM presented him with a suitably inscribed Port-Hole Clock. Thanking Ted for his almost 19 years as Chairman he paid tribute to the 60 years of faithful service to the Regiment in a number of vital areas.

87.11 ASSOCIATION - CHAIRMAN & VICE CHAIRMAN

At the Executive Meeting Major Paul Wharton MM and Major Chris Lawton MBE were appointed Chairman and Vice Chairman respectively.

88.11 DLI CALENDARS 2012

The 2012 DLI Association Calendar is now SOLD OUT. If any branch has any surplus calendars please return them to the Rifles Durham Office.

89.11 CHRISTMAS CARDS

Branches who have not yet purchased this years Christmas Cards should do so as soon as possible.

90.11 REGIMENTAL BLAZER - ROYAL ENGINEERS

The Secretary of the Consett & Stanley Branch has been given a size 39 navy blue blazer with a Royal Engineer breast pocket badge together with a RE tie. A donation to the Memorial Fund will secure these items. Telephone Tommy Gibson on 01207 235293

91.11 GREEN BERETS

The Rifles office has now access to a supply of LI green berets in most sizes. Please contact the Rifles Durham Office if you wish to purchase at £10 each.

92.11 DARLINGTON & NEWTON AYCLIFFE BRANCH

The December meeting of the above branch which usually takes place on the 1st Tuesday of the month has been changed the 2nd Tuesday of the month which is the 13th of December. There will be a Quiz and raffle after the meeting. The venue remains the RBL Club in McMillan Road, Newton Aycliffe. Please advise the Secretary if your branch intends to visit.

93.11 SOCIAL EVENING - CITY OF SUNDERLAND

The above branch is holding a Christmas Party on Wednesday 7 December in the Royal Artillery Club (Gunners) Mary Street, Sunderland - there will be entertainment and a Chinese Buffet - commencing at 7pm tickets can be obtained from Norman McMahon on 0191 5483356 at £5 each.

94.11 MINUTES - EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING

The Minutes of the Executive Committee which met on Wednesday 15 November are enclosed with this Bulletin. Please ensure that their contents are made known to your members.

95.11 DEATHS

The Rifles Durham Office has been informed of the following deaths since the last Bulletin:

Jack McGee - Chester Le Street Branch

John (Tich) Carter - KSLI/3LI

John Ross - DLI

Bob Beck- DLI

May they Rest in Peace

 

Kevin Storey

Rifles Office

Secretary Durham

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