BRANCH BULLETIN FEBRUARY 2012
9.12 SECURITY - ARBORETUM
The organisers of the Dedication Ceremony on 22 July 2012 have been instructed by the Staffordshire police to ensure that stringent security measures are taken and that the credentials of those attending including those who are making their own travel arrangements, must be clearly recorded to facilitate the issue of “entry passes”. To achieve this Major Paul Wharton MM will be sending out to all branches instructions with a request for the full names and addresses, dates of birth, and where appropriate maiden names of all those attending. Branches may feel that some of the details requested are unnecessary, however, we have raised this issue and have been informed that this is standard procedure and must be complied with.
10.12 TRAVEL TO ARBORETUM - CLOSING DATE
The final date for booking travel arranged by RHQ is 31 March 2012. A deposit of £20 must now be paid with each application. The final payment of £100 plus the £15 single room supplement where appropriate, is requested by 28 May 2012. Please advise all those travelling by RHQ coaches of these dates.
11.12 INDOOR GAMES - REMINDER
Branches have received application forms to take part in the 2012 Indoor Games which will take place on 25 March 2012 in the RBL Dubmire Club at Fencehouses. Please ensure that your application is received at The Rifles Durham Office by 9 March with full payment for the meals ordered.
12.12 MEMORIAL DEDICATION - COMMEMORATION MUG
The Association has commissioned a Commemorative Mug to mark the occasion and it will be available later this year. The mug will have details of the dedication and include on it the Colours and an image of the memorial. A limited edition of 100 is proposed and you may reserve one by advising The Rifles Office on 0191 3865496 - the price is £6.00. each. .
13.12 FOR SALE - GREEN BLAZER
A green blazer with badge has been donated to the Association. It is slightly a lighter green than the traditional DLI blazer, looks like a size 40 and is in good condition. The first £25 secures.
14.12 LIGHT INFANTRY REUNION - 2012
The Light Infantry Reunion will take place on the 15th, 16th and 17th of June in Shrewsbury. Due to some confusion over the Nesscliffe costs there is a need to publish these early to allow those attending to take up the offer or seek other accommodation in time for the Reunion. The charges are:-
Friday evening meal £9.00
B & B Fri/Sat £23.00
B & B Sat/Sun £23.00
Packed Lunch Sun £5.00
These costs include charges for Admin, labour and laundry.
15.12 “FOR YOUR TOMORROW” by HARRY MOSES
Hot off the press, this new work by Harry Moses our Regimental historian is a history of the 2nd Battalion from 1919 to 1955. It has many personal recollections and a brilliant account of the Battle of Kohima . It is in soft-back A5 format and is priced at £14.95. It can be obtained from The Rifles Durham Office and all purchasers will receive a free 2012 pocket diary valued at £2.50.
16.12 DEATHS
The following deaths have been reported The Rifles Durham Office since the last Bulletin:
JAMES LANGAN - 8 DLI WWII
DAVE HOLLOWAY = KSLI/3LI
Lt. COL CECIL ALDER - former C.O. of 6/8 DLI
Mrs CECILY ARNOT - wife of the late Lt. Col. J.A.G. Arnot MC
May They Rest in Peace
Kevin Storey, BEM
Elvet Waterside
Secretary
