News from the Slashers
- by webbieBUSES AT TA CENTRE these will be parked up at 10:00hrs and will depart promptly at 11:00 hrs. Car parking attendants will show you where to park your vehicle inside the TA grounds prior to embarking. Buses will be No 1&2 No 1 bus will be equipped to take disabled and wheel chair passengers. There […]
- by webbieFolks we have spare seats on the coaches going to the National Memorial Arboretum on the 25sept a chance to see the unveiling of the Gloucestershire Regiment Memorial and a lovely day out for free on us. The 300 year commemorative pin badge will also be available to you so come along to the TA […]
- by webbieFrom Facebook (Andrew Jackson) Good evening all I received a phone call from a family member of SEAN KARBY letting me know he passed away yesterday living in Donchaster All the info I know will let you all know more when I know more Good evening all About Sean Karby I will know dates in […]
- by webbieFrom Facebook On behalf of the family…. It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of David Jones who passed away suddenly, but peacefuly at home in his favourite armchair on the 8th of August. Much loved husband of the Late Phyllis Jones & proud Father of 2 sons and 2 Grandchildren. Dai […]
- by webbieYesterday saw our final meeting with the Events Team at the NMA regarding the unveiling of the Gloucestershire Regiment memorial. This was our third meeting over the past year and suddenly we are told that those attending the unveiling need to bring some form of photo ID ( the mind boggles) Could we ask all […]
News From the Farmer’s Boys
- by Web Orderly SergeantFarmers boys have started to sign up for this event, Bill Sherman is organising it https://rgbwevents.org.uk/index.php/component/eventbooking/anniversaries/50th-anniversary-of-the-sandes-home-bomb
- by Web Orderly SergeantThe Wardrobe in Salisbury Cathedral Close will host a short Act of Remembrance to mark the 50th anniversary (28 Oct) of the bombing of the Sandes Home at Abercorn Barracks, Ballykinler and the ambush in Crossmaglen (6 Nov) by the Provisional IRA, both of which resulted in the deaths of 2 soldiers serving with 1 […]
- by Web Orderly SergeantReading Branch Summer Lunch – The Toby Carvery, Chalfont Way, Lower Early, Reading, RG6 5HJ – Friday 6 September 2024The cost will be £5.00 per head for members and spouses/partners or £8.00 per head for other guests. No charge will be made for widows of Association members.
- by Web Orderly Sergeant– Saturday 26 October 2024 The Rifles Berkshire & Wiltshire Museum at The Wardrobe in Salisbury Cathedral Close will host a short Act of Remembrance to mark the 50th anniversary (28 Oct) of the bombing of the Sandes Home at Abercorn Barracks, Ballykinler by the Provisional IRA which resulted in the deaths of 2 soldiers serving […]
- by Web Orderly SergeantThe Association has been informed by his son-in-law, that Colonel David Jones, late DERR, died aged 87 years on 13 June. A Service of Thanksgiving was held at the Church of St. Mary the Virgin at Powerstock, Dorset on 5 July. Born in 1936, Colonel Jones was educated at Abingdon School where he was Head […]
