Latest News
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| Swansea Branch | 6th March 2010 | Branch Meetings are now held at the RE's TA Centre, John Chard VC House (next to the site of the old Vetch Field Swansea) Next meeting (and AGM) on 15th March 2010. Please come along and enjoy a cold beer and a chat with old mates. |
| Regimental magazine | 2nd March 2010 | Now available from Maindy Barracks, Whitchurch Road, Cardiff CF4 3YE, at a cost of £4 (which includes postage in the UK). Cheques payable to Welsh Guards Lt/Col Central Fund. |
| Ron Stone | 21st February 2010 | The death has been announced of L/Sgt Ron Stone on Friday 19th February 2010. He was a DI at Pirbright between 1959 -1961, and played rugby for the Battalion and Newport Police. Funeral service on Monday 1st March at Horeb Baptist Church Blaenavon 11.30am, at Gwent Crematorium at 1.00pm and later at Pontypool Golf Club. |
| Ogmore Branch | 17th April 2010 | Dinner/Dance at the Masonic Hall, Coychurch Road, Bridgend 1900hrs for 1930hrs. Tickets £17, available from Branch Secretary. All welcome. |
| Rugby | 12th March 2010 | Gilfach Goch v Welsh Guards Charity Game in aid of Help for Heros / Welsh Guards Afghanistan Appeal on Friday March 12th at 7.30pm, at the Welfare Park, Gilfach Goch. |
| St David's Day | 1st March 2010 | Garrison Church Aldershot at 1100 hrs, to be followed by the March at 1230hrs at Lille Barracks. Church and Lunch tickets (£8) available from Maindy Barracks. Please support the Regiment |
| London Branch Meetings | 2010 | Saturday 1st May 2010 Ladies Lunchtime Party 12 noon. Tickets from Hon Sec. Eve of Troop Meeting. June 11th 2010 Friday 3rd September 2010 First Friday Meeting (Mess open 12noon onwards) Friday 1st October 2010 First Friday Meeting (Mess open 12noon onwards) Saturday 4th December 2010 Christmas Lunchtime Party. Tickets from Hon Sec. |
| David Agaphonoph | 27th Dec 2009 | It has been announced that 2741477 David Agaphonoff has passed away at the age of 81 years. The funeral will take place at 1415hours on Tuesday 5th January 2010 at St. Peters Church Ruthin and then at Wrexham Crematorium Pentrebychan LL14 4EP. All most welcome. Any donations to be made to the Air Ambulance Service. |
| Winter Newsletter | 27th Dec 2009 | The Winter 2009 Newsletter is now available. Please click here, or use the link on the left to view it. |
| Coral Welsh National Day at Chepstow Racecourse. Dec 28th 2009 | 14th Nov 2009 | Chepstow's chosen charity for the Coral Welsh National Day will be the Welsh Guards Afghanistan Appeal. There is a special price of £35 per person to the event for all Welsh Guardsmen, past and present, together with their families. This is a fantastic day out, and gives the opportunity to support the Battalion. £10 from every ticket will go directly to the appeal. Please call Chepstow Racecourse on 01291 622260 before Friday 18th December 2009 and ask for the Welsh Guards Offer. |
| RSM Harry Webb | 27/10/09 | The death has occurred at the Royal Hospital Chelsea of Harry Webb,Ex RSM,2nd Battalion. No details as yet of funeral arrangements. |
| William Mapp (2733675) | 27/10/09 | The death has been announced of William Mapp on 14/10/09 age 94. Funeral service to be held at St Chad's Church, Church Lane, Farndon, Chester CH3 6QD at 1100 hrs 28/10/09, then at Crematorium at Blacon. All welcome. Family flowers only. Donations to Welsh Guards Afghanistan Appeal. |
| Ogmore Branch Remembrance Service | 30/9/09 | To be held at Nolton Church Bridgend on Sunday 18th October 2009, commencing at 1800 hrs. Since 2 NCOs from the area were killed in Afghanistan this year, this will be a special service of remembrance.All welcome. |
| Band of The Welsh Guards in Concert - In aid of The Welsh Guards Afghanistan Fund | 10/9/09 | October 200914th Theatr Brycheiniog Brecon
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| Eugene Edward (Geno) Bennett (2423602) | 10/9/09 | The death has been announced of Geno Bennett on 5/9/09, age 55. Funeral service at St Margaret's Church Mountain Ash, 14th September, 1100hrs, followed by cremation at LLwydcoed 1200 hrs, and later at the Hibernian Club, Mt. Ash. Further details from K Bennett (brother) 07772 498023. Any sympathy cards to wife Linda, 42 Duffryn St. Mt Ash. |
| Afghanistan Appeal | 9/9/09 | The Appeal website was launched on Mon 7 Sep. The website is www.welshguardsappeal.com |
| 90th Annual Dinner Cardiff Branch | 31/8/09 | The Branch is celebrating their 90th Annual Dinner on Friday 23rd October 2009 at St Peter's Hall Cardiff. Please help to support this important year. Further details from Branch Sec. Bill Morris (Tel: 029 20611241) or, email bill.morris@btinternet.com. |
| 4th Rugby Reunion Dinner | 31/8/09 | To be held at the Strady Park Hotel on Friday October 23rd. All Welsh Guardsmen who have played rugby in any capacity are welcome. There is a 4 course Dinner, follwed by Garin Jenkins as the 'after Dinner' speaker, as well as raffles and auctions, followed by time to reminisce, unwind and relate. Price of ticket is £30.00. Please contact Chris Beynon (Tel: 01554 752801) or beynonmags@aol.com
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| Sgt Brian Turley (23877341) | 23/8/09 | The death has been announced of Sgt Brian Turley, age 63. His funeral takes place on Tuesday 25th August at 10.00hrs, at Blacon Crematorium, Chester. |
| Summer Newsletter | 17/08/09 | The Summer Newsletter is now available. Click on the link to the left to view it. |
| East Surerey Museum Caterham Guards Barracks | 4/8/09 | The museum is looking to record the impact the Barracks has had on the local community and therefore is inviting people to share their memories of the Barracks.Do you remember the devastation of the IRA attack? Did the Barracks affect trade in your shops? The museum would welcome anyone with memories, whether you are an ex-guardsman, relative, local tradesman or even a pub landlord. If you have stories to share, would be able to volunteer to help, please contact Katy Newton on 01883 340275 or email eastsurreymuseum@btconnect.com. |
Gdsm Christopher King Coldstream GDS |
31/7/09 | The funeral of Gdsm King, who died serving with the Welsh Guards in Afghanistan will take place on Thursday August 6th at Buckland St Marys, Somerset, 1200 hrs. Full Military Honours. All welcome. |
| Arthur Thomas (2741811) | 24/7/09 | The death has been announced of Arthur Thomas, served 1947-1952 as Sergeant in 1st Battalion Welsh Guards. Funeral Thursday 30th July, 1400 hrs, at St Paul's Parish Church, Reading Road, Wokingham, RG41 1EH |
| Private John Brackpool | 20/7/09 | The funeral of Private John Brackpool takes place on Thursday 23rd July at St John The Baptist Church, Crawley, West Sussex (to be seated by 1100 hrs). No further details available. |
| L/Cpl Dane Elson | 20/7/09 | The funeral of L/Cpl Dane Elson takes place on Friday July 24th at Salem Chapel, Pencoed, Bridgend(CF35 5LY)at 1230hrs - to be seated by 1215 hrs. Burial at Pencoed Cemetery immediately afterwards. All welcome. |
| Lt/Colonel Rupert Thorneloe | 14/7/09 | Funeral now confirmed as Thursday 16th July at the Guards Chapel. To be seated by 1215 hrs. |
| Lt/Col Rupert Thorneloe | 11/7/09 | The details of the funeral (to be confirmed) are: Thursday July 16th 2009 at 1230 hrs in the Guards Chapel, London.
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| Mark Evison Memorial Fund | 9/7/09 | Client Number 9 are holding a charity evening for the Mark Evison Memorial Fund and the Welsh Guards Afghanistan Fund on July 30th 2009 at Leadenhall Market. Further details at www.sponsor-me.org/clientnumber9
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| L/Cpl Dane Elson | 8/7/09 | The body of L/Cpl Dane Elson will be repatriated on Friday July 10th 2009, and will be passing through Wootton Bassett at approx 1230 - 1300 hrs. It is hoped that Association members will be able to attend. |
| Lt Colonel Thorneloe | 3/7/09 | The body of Lt Colonel Thorneloe will be repatriated on Monday 6th July 2009, at 1200 hrs, passing through Wootton Bassett at approx 12.30hrs. There will be no Standard Bearers at this time, but it is hoped Association members will make their own way by private transport to honour the Commanding Officer of the Battalion. |
| D.J. Humphries (24167680) | 3/7/09 | The death has ben announced of Donald James Humphries on 21/6/09. His funeral will be held on Wednesday July 8th at St Matthews Church, Red Hill, Surrey RH1 1DL at 1400 hrs. Please contact Christel Humphries for further details. Tel: 01737 642006 |
| Major Sean Birchall | 2/7/09 | The funeral of Major Birchall takes place on Wednesday 8th July 2009 at 1215hrs in the Guards Chapel, London. (to be seated by 12 noon) |
| Major Sean Birchall | 23/6/09 | You will all have heard of the tragic death of Major Birchall.Clich here for further details |
| Ronald Clifford Davies (2734377) | 15/6/09 | Served 1938 - 1946. Son would like to get in touch with anyone who knew him. Please contact Secretary General with any information. |
| Major J E Jones (34) | 29/5/09 | The funeral of Major John Jones (34) takes place on Monday 8th June at Llandudno Trinity Church, Llandudno at 1330 hrs, followed by burial at Caerhun Cemetery, Nr Tal-y-Bont. After the Committal Service, the family invite mourners to join them at the Maenan Abbey Hotel for refreshments |
| Clive Woodward | 21/5/09 | The funeral of Clive Woodward, ex rugby player and ARU Cup Winner, will take place on Friday May 22nd at Tycoed Church, Kenfig Hill at 1100hrs followed by burial at Porthcawl Cemetery at 1200hrs. |
| Lt Mark Evison | 21/5/09 | The funeral of Lt Mark Evison will take place in the Guards Chapel on Wednesday May 27th 2009 at 1215 hrs. It is requested that everone is seated by 12 noon. |
| L/Sgt Fasfous | 10/5/09 | The funeral of L/Sgt Tobie Fasfous will take place at 1330hrs on Tuesday 19th May 2009 at Pencoed, near Bridgend. The family have requested no flowers, but donations to 'Help for Heroes' campaign. |
| Pembroke Dock Saturday May 9th 2009 | 4/5/09 | Approx 600 physically fit men with militery experience, between the ages of 18 - 60 and over 5'8" are required to play medieval soldiers as extras for a film being shot at Pembroke Docks. Please take your NI Number if interested (good rate of pay). |
| Revised times for London Branch Meetings | 4/5/09 | Friday 12/6/09: 12 noon - 6pm. Friday 4/9/09:12 noon - 6pm. Friday 2/10/09: 12 noon - 6pm. Saturday 5/12/09: 12noon - 6pm (Christmas Party) |
| L/Sgt Fasfous | 30/04/09 | The tragic death has been announced of L/Sgt Tobie Fasfous, 1st Battalion Welsh Guards, whilst on active service in Afghanistan. Our sincere condolences and prayers are sent to his family and all members of the Battalion. R.I.P. |
| Brian Hillman | 19/04/09 | Brian Hillman (23908644) died on Thursday 16/04/09 and will be cremated at Coychurch Crematorium, Bridgend next Thursday 23/o4/09 at 1345hrs. Anyone wishing to attend will be most welcome. |
| Harold Worsley | 19/04/09 | The death has been announced of 23523269 Harold Worsley who passed away on the evening of Saturday 4th April 2009 after a long and courageous fight against cancer. The funeral arrangements have been made for Monday 20th April 2009. There will be a service at Christ Church , Wheelock at 12noon followed by the cremation at Crewe Crematorium at 1pm. This will be followed by a reception at The Hunters Lodge Hotel, Crewe . All are welcome. |
| Clive Jones | 3/03/09 | Cycle Ride For SAMA Click here for further details |
| Derek Whiting | 3/01/09 | The death has been announced of Derek Whiting (22831624) on Friday 2nd January 2009. Funeral arrangements will be available at a later date. |
| Winter Newsletter | 28/12/08 | The 2008 Winter Newsletter is now available. Click on the link on the left hand side of this page for details. |
| Mick Wilson | 27/12/08 | The death has been announced of Mick Wilson (22831746), aged 66 on Boxing Day 2008. Details of the funeral available from Bill Elliott, Secretary of the North of England Branch when they are made available. |
| Des Boak | 10/12/08 | The death has ben announced of Des Boak on 29/11/08. Funeral on Thursday 11th December at 12.30pm. Details from Jeff Heenan, Secretary London Branch. |
| Barry Peet | 09/12/08 | The death has been announced of Barry Peet (22831834). Funeral Monday 15th December at the Pentrebychan Crematorium, Wrexham at 10.30am. All welcome. |
| St. David's Day 2009 | 01/12/08 | Arrangments for St David's Day 2009 have now been confirmed. Click here for more information. |
Commemoration Service |
30/07/08 | Commemoration Service at St Paul’s Cathedral for UK Forces who served in Northern Ireland. Click here for more information. |
| Christmas Card | 10/07/08 | A preview of this year's Christmas Card can now be seen by clicking here. |
| Summer Newsletter | 10/07/08 | The Summer Newsletter is now available. See left hand menu bar for a link. |
| Charity Challenge | 18/06/08 | Mark Evans (25023525)and 5 other Instructors are taking part in the Paras 10 P Company Challenge in September, to raise funds for the Royal British Legion and the 'Help For Heroes' Campaign. Click here for more information. |
| Rhidian Llewellyn | 06/06/08 | The death has been announced of Rhidian Llewellyn, who sadly passed away on May 29th 2008. His funeral service will be at Guildford Crematorium on 12th June. |
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