FORTHCOMING EVENTS
Bristol ABF Charity Day at Bristol and Clifton Golf Club – Thursday 23 May 2024
The Regimental Golf Society hopes to enter 2 x 4-ball teams. Those interested should speak to John Marsh.
Annual Summer Meeting of the Regimental Golf Society – Erlestoke Golf Club – 30/31 May 2024
Fully subscribed this year with 20 members playing.
DERR 65th Anniversary Gathering – Warners Lakeside, Hayling Island – Friday 7 – Sunday 9 June 2024
Following on from the successful 50th and 60th DERR Anniversary Reunions, Bill Sherman has taken the initiative to organise a 65th Anniversary Reunion, again at Hayling Island, Hampshire. To book online, follow this link:
Alternatively, the telephone number to book is: 0330 100 9774 – Option 2
The Burma Cup – Thornbury Golf Club – 14 June 2024
The Slashers are hosting this event and Steve MacIntyre will be the Team Captain.
Maiwand Gathering and Reunion – Sunday 14 July 2024 at Brock Barracks
The Reading Branch of the Association will hold its annual Maiwand Reunion and Gathering at Brock Barracks in Reading on Sunday 14 July 2024. The event will run from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM to include:
- Memorial Service at the Brock Barracks Cenotaph
- March Past
- Two Course Hot Lunch
- Cash Bar in the Dragon Club
- Static Displays by 7 Rifles
- Musical Event
The cost will be £14.50 per person. All Association members are encouraged to attend. Further details can be obtained from Mr Peter Richens (Email: <peter.richens22@gmail.com> or Tel: 07527 997392).
A booking form is attached at the end of this newsletter.
The Army Benevolent Fund (ABF) Devon Charity Day at Dainton Park Golf Club – Wednesday 17 July 2024
Organised by Trevor Ongley. See the notice in last month’s Newsletter.
RGBW Officers’ Club Lunch – The Wardrobe – Saturday 20 July 2024
Slashers Annual Meeting – Puckrup Hall Golf Club (Tewksbury) – 16 August 2024
Reading Branch Summer Lunch – Toby Carvery, Lower Early – Friday 6 September 2024
The 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.
The Army Benevolent Fund (ABF) Dorset Charity Day – Rushmore Golf Club – Friday 20 September 2024
Officers’ Annual Back Badge Lunch 2024 – Chavenage House – Sunday 6 October 2024
The annual Officers’ Back Badge Lunch will be held on Sunday 6 October, again at Chavenage House, near Tetbury, Gloucestershire, GL8 8XP.
The Rifles Regimental Golf Meeting – South Winchester Golf Club – Monday 7 October 2024
Autumn Meeting of the Regimental Golf Society – Upavon Golf Club – Thursday 10 October 2024
59/94 Club Lunch – The Wardrobe – Friday 11 October 2024
The next 59/94 Club lunch will be held at The Wardrobe on Friday 11 October 2024. Further details will follow closer to the event. Club members are asked to ‘save the day’.
