The Durham Light Infantry Association

BRANCH BULLETIN OCTOBER 2012

75.12 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING

A meeting of the Executive Committee of the DLI Association will take place on Wednesday 14 November 2012 in the Rifles Durham Office commencing at 1400 hrs. A provisional agenda is enclosed with this Bulletin. Please ensure that your branch is represented.

76.12 REMEMBRANCE PARADE – BISHOP AUCKLAND

The Bishop Auckland Town Council and the Royal British Legion have invited the DLI Association to take part in the Remembrance Sunday Service and Parade which will be held on Sunday 11 November 2012. Those branches who wish to participate in the Parade are requested to assemble at the War Memorial in Bishop Auckland Market Place in time for the proceedings which will commence at 10.30am.

Any branch who wishes to lay a wreath at the War Memorial should contact the Town Clerk, Linda Goldie, on 01388 609852 before 1 November 2012. On arrival at the Memorial, branches leaders should report to the Parade Marshal, Warrant Officer, D. Carr and inform him that it is your intention to lay a wreath. Any branch wishing a copy of the Programme of Events should contact the Rifles Durham Office on 0191 3865496.

77.12 PHOTOGRAPHS FOR SALE

John Attle, the Regimental Photographer, is offering the facility of purchasing many of the photographs taken at the various functions he attends. Members can browse the collection on the following BLOG: http://photoboxgallery.com/dlimuseumfriends.

78.12 CHRISTMAS CARDS - DLI/RIFLES

This years DLI Christmas Card is proving very popular and to avoid disappointment, please order your DLI Christmas Cards as soon as possible. We also have small supply of the Rifle’s Christmas Card which features the three wise men on camels following a lone squaddie using a mine detector. These are priced at £3.99 for a pack of 5.

79.12 GEORGE McKAY – KILTS & MEDALS

George McKay, recently of the Scots Guards, has opened a Military Tailors shop in Station Lane, Consett. He would welcome the custom of the members of the DLI Association for all their military requirements such as medal mounting and clothing alterations. He has 20 years experience in military tailoring and his medal mounting is of the highest standard. A “flyer” with full details of his services is enclosed with this Bulletin and should be brought to the attention of your members.

80.12 CARE FOR CAUALTIES – WRIST BANDS

The Rifles Durham Office is holding a supply of “Care for Casualties” Wrist Bands and are available for purchase by branches, especially those holding charity events. They are priced at £2.00 each.

81.12 INKERMAN STONE CEREMONY

Please remind all members that the Inkerman Stone Ceremony will take place on Sunday 4 November. Members are asked to assemble outside the DLI Museum & Art Gallery from 10.15 AM. Blazers/Lounge Suits with berets and medals are requested dress.

82/12 DEATHS

It is pleasing to record that there has been no reported deaths since the last Branch Bulletin.

 

Kevin Storey, BEM.

Secretary

Elvet Waterside