BRANCH BULLETIN JANUARY 2013
01.13 THE BUGLE – THE JOURNAL OF THE RIFLES
Copies of the Journal of The Rifles “The Bugle” are now held by the Rifles Durham Office. This is a high quality publication in full colour and contains a large section of Regimental Association news including that of the DLI. It is an annual publication priced at £13 per copy and can be obtained by telephoning 0191 3865496 or can be collected by visiting the office at Elvet Waterside.
02.13 FINANCIAL & STRENGTH RETURNS
Branches are reminded that the annual Financial & Membership Strength returns should reach the Rifles Durham Office as soon as possible but no later than 28 February 2013. The form to be submitted was issued at the November Executive Committee Meeting.
03.13 BOOK – THE FIGHTING SIXTH
The book “The Fighting Sixth” by Harry Moses was first published in 1995 but has been out of stock for some time. Because of many requests for the book it was decided to reprint it and this second edition is now available. The book is a history of the sixth battalion priced at £12.95 and can be obtained from the Rifles Durham Office on 0191 3865496 or it may be collected from the office. Copies of the first edition of the book are being offered on the Internet for £70.00!
04.13 SUNDERLAND DOGS – FREE NIGHT OUT
The Secretary has received a supply of complimentary tickets for a FREE night out at Sunderland Dogs, Newcastle Road, Sunderland SR5 1RP for Wednesday 6 February 2013. The tickets grant Free Admission, 1 FREE drink and FREE Pie & Pease. There will be 13 live races commencing at 1830 hrs with doors open at 1800 hrs. Any branch or group interested should contact The Rifles Durham Office on 0191 3865496, extra tickets can be acquired if needed.
05.13 INDOOR GAMES 2013
The November meeting of the Executive Committee agreed that the 2013 Indoor Games should be held on Sunday 24 March. They will be held in the RLB (Dubmire) Club, Fencehouses, Houghton-Le-Spring. The doors will be open at 1100 hrs with Games starting at approximately Noon. The application to participate and payment for meals ordered should reach the Rifles Durham Office as soon as possible but no later than the date printed on the form. Please note that a Raffle Prize would also be welcome.
06.13 LIGHT INFANTRY/RIFLES
ANNUAL REUNION 2013
The Light Infantry and Rifles Reunion will take place from 7 -9 of June 2013. The detailed programme has yet to be finalised but shown below are the planning dates as they stand at present:
a) The 39 January: initial planning meeting for Admin Staff.
b) Mid Feb Planning meeting; Record of decisions(ROD) issued.
c) Early/Mid March: Calling letter sent out.
d) Early May: Returns in to Reunion Coordinator.
e) Mid May: Tickets issued.
This year The Rifles Band & Bugles will be available for the Association Day Saturday 8 June. The LI bar will be open from 1800 hrs on Friday 7 June until 0100 hrs 8 June.
07.13 DEATHS
The following deaths have been reported to the Rifles Durham Office since the last Bulletin:
L/Cpl Steve Edes – 2 DLI
Steve was batman to Major F.A.S. Murray MC in Wuppertal
Col Mike Galloway DLI (TA)
Cpl Neville Hutchinson 8 DLI
Neville was active member of the Durham Branch
Of the Association for many years
Neville at the 2012 Indoor Games
May they Rest in Peace
Kevin Storey BEM
Secretary
Elvet Waterside
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