Thursday, 24 May 2012

The Durham Light Infantry Association

BRANCH BULLETIN MAY 2012

32.12 LIGHT INFANTRY REUNION – 2013

It has been confirmed that the Light Infantry Annual Reunion in 2013 will take place from

Friday 7 June to Sunday 9 June in Copthorne Barracks, Shrewsbury. Will secretaries please note this in their forecast of events.

33.12 DLI MEMORIAL SERVICE – TICKETS

All branches have been advised that entry tickets to the DLI Memorial Service which is taking place on Sunday 22 July 2012 will not be available until after 27 June 2012. The deadline for applications has now passed and no further applications will be considered.

34.12 DLI ASSOCIATION SWEEPSTAKE

Branches are reminded that all profits from this years Sweepstake will be shared between “Care for Casualties” and the fund for the planned erection in Durham of a replica of the Arboretum statue. A further supply of tickets is available if required.

35.12 DURHAM BUGLE – SPRING EDITION

The Spring 2012 edition of the Durham Bugle was distributed at the AGM Meeting in April.

These were not issued on a Sale or Return basis but on specific orders from branches. If you have difficulty in selling all of your copies then you may wish to adjust your order for future issues. However, you must realize that The Durham Bugles is sold to branches at a considerable discount on the RRP and is excellent value.

36.12 RHQ ARBORETUM TRANSPORT

We shall shortly be supplying the Travel Company with details of our requirements who will then prepare a fully comprehensive travel document for the week-end 20-22 July. These travel details will be made available at the Executive Committee Meeting scheduled to take place on Wednesday 27 June 2012. Enclosed with this Bulletin you will find preliminary details of room lists, possible pick-up points and starting times which you should examine and inform the Rifles Durham Office of any omissions or errors.

37.12 BOOK – “FOR THEIR TOMORROW”

Copies of the above book by Harry Moses are now available from The Rifles Durham Office. The book is a history of the 2nd Bn. DLI from 1919 until 1955 and is considered to be one of the “great reads” of published DLI histories – priced at £14.95 it would be a great addition to any library.

38.12 A HISTORY OF THE FIRST BATTALION DLI

Harry Moses is now researching for his next project which is to be a History of 1DLI from 1758 to 1968. Any member who has “named” regimental photographs groups or singles, should inform Harry through the Rifles Durham Office. Any respectable anecdotes would also be appreciated.

39.12 MEMORIAL MUGS

The Rifles Durham Office has received a further supply of the Arboretum Commemorative mug. These are priced at £6.00 each and branches should make their members aware of their existence.

40.12 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEE MEETING

The agenda for the Executive Committee Meeting scheduled to take place on Wednesday 27 June 2012 is enclosed with this Bulletin. Please ensure that your branch is represented,

41.12 DEATHS

The following death has been reported to the Rifles Office since the last Bulletin

Lord Glenamara

The Rt. Hon. Edward Short – 8 DLI

May he Rest in Peace

 

Kevin Storey BEM

Secretary

Elvet Waterside

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