Wednesday 28 August saw the laying up of the Standard of Durham and Cleveland Branch of the British Korean Veterans Association (BKVA) at St Mary’s Church Staindrop where it was originally dedicated. Attending were Colonel George Gadd OBE, National Chairman BKVA and Ann; North East Area President Lt Col Hugh le Messurier and his wife Rosemary; President Durham and Cleveland Branch Lt Col John Lightley and his wife Margaret; NE Area Honorary Vice President Lt Col John Heron and his wife Enid. The event was organised by Durham and Cleveland Branch Secretary Mr Alan Maggs assisted by his wife Sylvia and Mrs Paulene Gill. The Service was conducted by the Vicar the Revd Ken Steventon in the presence of many members of the Durham & Cleveland Branch BKVA and some DLI Association members from a number of Branches.The standard was carried by the Chairman of the Durham & Cleveland Branch British Korean Veterans Association, Mr Bill Stableforth (formerly Durham Light Infantry), escorted by Mr Peter Stafford (formerly Royal Northumberland Fusiliers and Mr George Trollope (formerly Royal Army Pay Corps). The service was followed by a free reception at the Scarth Hall in Staindrop where an excellent buffet was served to all attending, followed by a most enjoyable live entertainment of country and western music.
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