Post by aghart on Feb 6, 2020 21:07:02 GMT
16 members were present for the first branch meeting of the year. This is actually an excellent turnout as February is historically a poorly attended meeting. A good omen I hope.
Loyal Toast/The Regiment, Green Fields and Welfare were all dealt with. The branch was informed that the participation in the Bournemouth Remembrance Day service was very successful, and we plan to attend every year from now on. Note! We have historically paraded at Poole on Rembrance Sunday, but as we are now the custodians of the 2/3/6 RTR branch standard we can also parade a standard in Bournemouth as well as Poole on Remembrance Sunday.
Those attending at Bournemouth on Remembrance Sunday were rewarded with a free lunch at a pub in Westbourne, whilst there, they were informed about a VE Day event in Bournemouth on 8th May 2020. Branch participation can be expected.
A brief recap on the well attended funeral of our late President, Dave Clarke, was given. It was confirmed that an obituary has already be sent to HHQ for inclusion in the next edition of the Regimental Journal. On this sad subject, it was confirmed that the Vice President, Barry Fellowes, has now assumed the role of President of the Branch. This position is now however an electable post.
It was confirmed that the Chairman and Secretary attended the RTRA AGM in London in November. The minutes will be shared with the branch once they are published.
A vote of thanks was given to Dave Roberts and Mick Everton for their efforts in organising the very successful Ladies Lunch in January.
The branch was given details of the excellent Burns Night supper hosted by Dreadnaught in the WO's & Sgt's Mess at Aliwal Barracks. Five members of the branch attended as official guests.
Details of the RTRA sponsored Church service at Bovington on Sunday 15th March 2020 were given. It has been confirmed that the Curry Lunch served in the Garrison Officers Mess afterwards will be paid for by the RTRA and so is free to the individuals who attend.
The branch was told that it would receive an Arras 80 update when we get any further news to pass on.
Members were told that the ANZAC Day service at Weymouth will be on Saturday 25th April 2020. The Exercise Tiger Memorial Service at Slapton Sands is the very next day Sunday 26th April. The Secretary has suggested that those going to Slapton Sands divert enroute to Dartmouth to lay a wreath at the War Memorial there. Tpr Brett Hall, 2 RTR, who died in 2009 from injuries received in Afghanistan is named on the memorial.
The Treasurer mentioned the "S" word! Subscriptions.
It was suggested that the branch should look at a visit to Ypres in 2021. Planning for this will soon begin.
It was also suggested that if we get an invite to attend Catlemartin Ranges in September to watch the Regiment undergo annual firing, we should attempt to get people there.
Fear Naught
Loyal Toast/The Regiment, Green Fields and Welfare were all dealt with. The branch was informed that the participation in the Bournemouth Remembrance Day service was very successful, and we plan to attend every year from now on. Note! We have historically paraded at Poole on Rembrance Sunday, but as we are now the custodians of the 2/3/6 RTR branch standard we can also parade a standard in Bournemouth as well as Poole on Remembrance Sunday.
Those attending at Bournemouth on Remembrance Sunday were rewarded with a free lunch at a pub in Westbourne, whilst there, they were informed about a VE Day event in Bournemouth on 8th May 2020. Branch participation can be expected.
A brief recap on the well attended funeral of our late President, Dave Clarke, was given. It was confirmed that an obituary has already be sent to HHQ for inclusion in the next edition of the Regimental Journal. On this sad subject, it was confirmed that the Vice President, Barry Fellowes, has now assumed the role of President of the Branch. This position is now however an electable post.
It was confirmed that the Chairman and Secretary attended the RTRA AGM in London in November. The minutes will be shared with the branch once they are published.
A vote of thanks was given to Dave Roberts and Mick Everton for their efforts in organising the very successful Ladies Lunch in January.
The branch was given details of the excellent Burns Night supper hosted by Dreadnaught in the WO's & Sgt's Mess at Aliwal Barracks. Five members of the branch attended as official guests.
Details of the RTRA sponsored Church service at Bovington on Sunday 15th March 2020 were given. It has been confirmed that the Curry Lunch served in the Garrison Officers Mess afterwards will be paid for by the RTRA and so is free to the individuals who attend.
The branch was told that it would receive an Arras 80 update when we get any further news to pass on.
Members were told that the ANZAC Day service at Weymouth will be on Saturday 25th April 2020. The Exercise Tiger Memorial Service at Slapton Sands is the very next day Sunday 26th April. The Secretary has suggested that those going to Slapton Sands divert enroute to Dartmouth to lay a wreath at the War Memorial there. Tpr Brett Hall, 2 RTR, who died in 2009 from injuries received in Afghanistan is named on the memorial.
The Treasurer mentioned the "S" word! Subscriptions.
It was suggested that the branch should look at a visit to Ypres in 2021. Planning for this will soon begin.
It was also suggested that if we get an invite to attend Catlemartin Ranges in September to watch the Regiment undergo annual firing, we should attempt to get people there.
Fear Naught