Latest News
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| Band of the Welsh Guards | 1st Feb 2012 | In concert Wednesday March 21st, 8.00pm The Great Hall, Aberystwyth, Thurs 22nd, 7.00pm Theatr Brycheniniog, Brecon, Friday March 23rd, 7.00pm at Pontyberem Memorial Hall, Pontyberem,Llanelli. Tickets £7.50 available from: Menter Cwm Gwendraeth: 01269 871600 Pontyberem Memorial Hall: 01269 871075 www.neuaddpontyberemhall.co.uk In aid of Welsh Guards Afghanistan Fund and other charities. |
| St David's Day | 31st Jan 2012 | To be celebrated as a 'Families Day' with the Battalion at Cavalry Barracks Hounslow (i.e no church service) on Thursday March 1st. Entrance to the Barracks will be strickly by ticket only, at a cost of £5 (this will include lunch) Further details available from Secretary General at Maindy Barracks, or your local Branch Secretary |
| Regimental Magazine 2012 | 31st Jan 2012 | The magazine is now available to be picked up free of charge from Welsh Guards Office, Maindy Barracks. For mailing, please forward a stamped address envelope (postage of £1. 76p) to Secretary General, WGA, Maindy Barracks, Cardiff CF14 3YE |
Carlo Renzi Age 31 |
6th December 2011 | The funeral of Carlo takes place on Tuesday 13th December 2011. The family would greatly appreciate the presence of Association Branch Standards and members at Morriston Crematorium at 3pm. Carlo tragically died after a collision with a car in November. |
John Arnold (2741345) |
27th November 2011 | The death has been announced of John Arnold on Friday 25th November 2011. Funeral to be held at Aldershot Crematorium on Friday 2nd December 10:00am, and afterwards at Aldershot Cricket Club. All welcome. |
| Sgt John Anderson MBE (21010015) | 25th October 2011 | The death has been announced of John Anderson on 22nd October 2011 age 81. Served in 1 Welsh Guards late 40's - early 50's and played rugby for the Battalion (ARU Cup Winner), Maesteg and Bridgend. Cremation at Coychurch Crematorium, Bridgend, on Wednesday 2nd November at 1400hrs. All welcome.
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Robert Mallet (24291400) |
10 th October 2011 | The death has been announced of Gdsm Robert Mallett. Served 1972 - 1975, in Iraq, Trucial States and N. Ireland. Memorial Service at Cowbridge Church, Cowbridge on Monday 17th October at 1230 hrs followed by cremation at Coychurch Crematorium Bridgend at 1345 hrs. Family would like to welcome all his comrades and friends on the day. |
| Ceremony of the Keys, Tower of London | 18th September 2011 | A visit to the Tower has been arranged at 6.30pm on Remembrance Sunday 13th November to witness the Ceremony of the Keys. A buffet will be provided at a cost of £11 per person - cheque written out to Jeff Heenan. Please apply direct to Jeff Heenan, Hon Sec, London Branch (01423 879326) or wgalb@hotmail.co.uk with full name, address and contact details. Closing date Friday 14th October 2011 |
| 'Dai' Tilley | 5th September 2011 | The datails for Dai's funeral are: 1300hr on Friday 16th September at St Tydfil's Old Parish Church, Merthyr Tydfil, followed by cremation at Llwydcoed Crematorium 1400hr. The family would like people to remember Dai by wearing bright colours if possible. Brigade ties would be appreciated. |
| Percival 'Dai' Tilley | 2nd September 2011 | The sudden death occured of Dai Tilley, President of the North America Branch WGA, at the Heath Hospital, Cardiff on Thursday morning, 1st September 2011. The funeral will take place in Merthyr Tydfil at a date to be announced. Deepest condolences are sent to his family in the USA. |
| Remembrance Service 31st October 2011 | 25th July 2011 | The Ogmore Branch holds its Annual Remembrance Service at Nolton Church, Bridgend on Sunday 30th October at 1800 hrs. All welcome. |
| Summer 2011 Newsletter | 24th July 2011 | The Summer 2011 Newsletter is available to download. Please click here or use the link to the left. |
| Christmas Card 2011 | 24th July 2011 | The 2011 Christmas Card is now available to view. Please click here or use the links to teh left. |
Paul Ratsep Served 1978 -1983 |
19th July 2011 | The death has been announced of Paul Ratsep. Cremation at Coychurch Crematorium, Bridgend on Friday 22nd July 2011 at 10 am. All welcome to attend. |
| Golf Competition 22nd June 2011 | 21st May 2011 | Cottrell Park in the Vale of Glamorgan will be holding their second Armed Forces Day Golf Competition on Wednesday 22nd June 2011 in support of Armed Forces Day. Open to all current serving Armed Forces Personnel, Reserved Forces, Veterans, Cadets and personnel working within the MOD. Further infprmation from Dave Morris (01446 772043) email davecptmorris@tiscali.co.uk |
James William Wright (2740164) |
18th May 2011 | The death has been announced of Gdsm J W Wright of Wiltshire. Served 2nd Battalion 1944 - 1947. Funeral service at Winsley Parish Church, Nr Bradford upon Avon (BA15 2NN) on Thursday 19th May 2011. Members of the Association would be most welcome to attend. |
| Colonel SCC Gaussen | 28th April 2011 | The sudden death has been announced of Colonel Sammy Gaussen, President of the Midlands Branch, Welsh Guards Association on Tuesday 25th April 2011. A Thanksgiving Service is to take place at 2 pm on Wednesday 18 May at the Cirencester Parish Church of St John Baptist, Market Place, 1 Coxwell Street, Cirecester GL7 2BQ. All welcome.
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| Peter Stringer (23879984) | 3rd April 2011 | The funeral of Peter Stringer takes place on Friday 8th April 2011 at 1400 hrs at Altrincham Crematorium, Whitehouse Lane,Dunham Massey WA14 5RH. Afterwards at the Cresta Court Hotel, Church Street, Altringham WA14 4DP. All welcome |
| Imber Court Commemorations 2011 | 21st March 2011 | The commemorations will take place on Saturday 25th June 2011 at Imber Court, Surrey (KT8 0BT) commencing at 1215 hrs. Refreshments available from 1115hrs at the club. Please inform RHQ Wellington Barracks BEFORE June 10th if you are attending. |
Ken Hill (2740648) |
12th March 2011 | The death has been announced of Ken Hill. Funeral service at Roessett Parish Church, Wrexham on Thursday 17th March at 1400 hrs follwed by cremation at Pentrebychan Crematorium, Wrexham (LL14 4EP). All welcome to attend. |
| Biennial Dinner April 9th 2011 | 10th March 2011 | Regrettably, the Association Biennial Dinner planned for 9th April 2011 at Wrexham has been cancelled due to a poor response. For those who have already applied for tickets, I hope you will not be too disappointed, and will have you cheques returned forthwith. |
Elfed Morgan (22192042) |
2nd March 2011 | Elfed (Lofty) Morgan died 26/2/2011. Funeral service at Zoar Chapel, Maesteg on Tuesday March 8th at 1030 hrs followed by cremation at Margam Crematorium at 1130 hrs. Family welcomes all Welsh Guards who knew or served with him. |
| Brian McCoy (23908735) | 27th February 2011 | The funeral arrangements for Brian is as follows: Friday 4th March 2011 at 11.45hrs at Merchant Hill Chapel, Pontynewynydd, Nr Pontypool. Burial at Panteg Cemetery. Refreshments at Taylwain Rugby Club. |
| Brian McCoy | 26th February 2011 | The death has been announced of Brian McCoy, who passed away this morning. Further details to follow. |
| Tom Jones (2738131) | 1st February 2011 | The death has been announced on 23rd January 2011 of Tom Jones, Trafalgar Park, Nelson. Tom was a WW2 soldier and served with the 3rd Battalion. He was also a loyal member of the Merthyr Tydfil Branch WGA. Funeral service at St John's Church Nelson on Monday 7th February 2011 followed by internment at Pontypridd crematorium. |
| Ogmore Branch | 31st January 2011 | Dinner/Dance Saturday 16th April 2011 at the Masonic Hall, Bridgend (7pm for 7.30pm) Tickets £17.50 each. Please contact Hon Sec. Mike Jones. |
| Funeral arrangements for Col. Brian Morgan | 11th January 2011 | Service at Selattyn Church, Nr Oswestry on Monday 17th January at 10.30 hrs, followed by burial at Oswestry Cemetery. Details of refreshments will be announced at the church. |
Colonel Brian Morgan Served 1955 -1993 |
8th January 2011 | The death has been announced of Colonel Brian Morgan, age 72. Brian died in the early hours of Saturday 8th January after a long illness bravely borne. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date. |
| London Branch Christmas Raffle | 8th December 2010 | 1st prize- £170, D Luchhurst, Wadhurst. 2nd prize - £140, E Williams, Maidstone. 3rd prize - £110, Brian Hughes, Dartford. 4th prize - £80, Mike Bartlett, Maidstone. Our thanks to all who took part and supported the London Branch. (R Doughty BEM. Chairman) |
William (Bill) Jones |
1st December 2010 | Bill is 92 years old and has moved to a Care Home in Mere, Wiltshire. He is blind and very hard of hearing so finds it difficult to communicate with other residents. His family wondered if there is any Welsh Guuardsmen living nearby who would be kind enough to visit him. Please contact his daughter, Jacky Webb,email: jacqueline.webb3@btinternet.com if you can help. |
Anthony William Hunt (24263877) Served 1974-1996 |
21st November 2010 | The funeral of Tony Hunt takes place on Friday 26th November 2010. Service at 2 Glyn Hafod St. Cwmaman Aberdare at 10.40 hrs followed by cremation at Llwydcoed at 11.20hrs. Everyone welcome. Refreshments later at the Workingmen's Club. |
Captain Dick Fletcher Served 1943 - 1974, being comissioned in the late 60's |
5th November 2010 | It is with great sadness that the family announce the death of their father, Dick Fletcher on 2nd November 2010. Funeral service at the Guards Chapel, London on Tuesday 23rd November at 1400 hrs, followed by a reception in the Guards Museum. Car parking will be available on the Main Square, entering from Birdcage Walk. (Please give car details to Sgt Brandon at RHQ, which will help with security) All welcome. |
| Major J H Carson | 1st October 2010 | Major 'Jim' Carson died peacefully on Tuesday 28th September 2010. He served in the Welsh Guards from May 1942 to January 1947, and then transferred to the Royal Tank Regiment. His funeral takes place at Clapham Church, Clapham, Worthing, on Thursday 7th October 2010 at 1500 hrs. All welcome. |
| Karl Shaun Bowen | 1st October 2010 | The funeral of Mr Karl Bowen takes place at St Margaret's Church, Aberaman on Monday 4th October 2010 at 11.00hrs. Reception at Abercwmboi RFC. |
22176047 Dick Hancock |
30th September | Dick Hancock died 25th September 2010. Funeral at Margam Crematorium on Tuesday 5th October, 10.30hrs. Family would welcome all WG personnel at the service. |
| Ogmore Branch | 16th September 2010 | Annual Remembrance Service to be held at Nolton Church Bridgend on Sunday 24th October 2010 commencing at 1800 hrs. This is an Inter-denominational service and all are welcome. |
| Welsh Guards Reunited | 25th August 2010 | WGR are having therir Standard blessed at 14.15 hrs on Tuesday 31st August 2010 at St Bartholomew's Church, Wootton Bassett, followed by refreshments and buffet at the Cross Keys. All welcome |
2738804 Mervyn W Phillips |
24th August 2010 | The death has occured on Thursday 19th August 2010 of Mervyn Phillips age 87. He served with the 3rd Battalion 1943 - 1946. Funeral on Sunday 29th August 2010 at St Calixtus Parish Church, West Down, Nr Ilfracombe EX34 8NH, at 14 30 hrs. All welcome. |
| New Branch | 20th August 2010 | Please ensure that you click on 'refresh browser or the F5 key' to ensure that you can see the updated Branch lists' |
| Welsh Guards Reunited | 17th August 2010 | As from Monday 16th August 2010, Welsh Guards Reunited has become the 17th Branch of the Association. |
23523155 Michael J Davies |
11th August 2010 | Died 7th August 2010, age 72. Cremation at Margam Crematorium 1030 hrs Tuesday 17th August 2010. Was member of Btn rugby and boxing teams during his service from 1958 - 1964. Family would appreciate the attendance of any Welsh Guardsmen who can make it. |
| Welsh Guards Military Tattoo at Old Deer Park, Richmond | Wednesday 25th August 2010 6.30pm - 9.00pm |
Celebrate 125th Anniversary of London Welsh Rugby Club with a Military Tattoo by the Regimental Band of the Welsh Guards, the Corp of Drums and Troops, plus: |
London Branch meetings
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September to December 2010 | London Branch meetings for the remainder of 2010 are as follows: Friday 3rd September 2010 First Friday meeting Meet from 4pm onwards atthe Garrison Sgts Mess. Inform Hon Sec of your attendance Friday 1st October 2010 First Friday Meeting> Meet between 4pm onwards.at the Garrison Sgts Mess.Inform Hon Sec of your atendance Sunday 14th November 2010 Remembrance Sunday Details from RHQ(Following the parade, arrangements have been made to visit the Tower of Londonfor the Ceremony of the Keys. Buffet inclusive £11 per person. Contact Hon Sec ASP.) Saturday 4th December 2010 Lunchtime Christmas Party.Tickets £13 each Cheques made out to London Branch WGA. *Please note that our meetings now start at 4pm, lunches at 12 pm. AGM 7.30pm Friday 4th February 2011Meet at 4pm onwards –AGM 7.30pm |
| Association Darts and Shoot | 25th September 2010 | Takes place at Maindy Barracks, Cardiff. Overnight accomodation available at a cost of £11 per night. Contact local Branch Secretary or Secretary General if you wish to participate. This is an excellent day for meeting up and participating in a 'fun competition'. |
2737940 John Owen Caradog Scott |
25th May 2010 | Served with the 3rd Btn from 12/2/41 - 7/11/46. Funeral at Woking Crematorium Friday 28th May at 15 30 hrs |
22217425 Sgt George Dowie |
13th May 2010 | George Dowie died 12th May 2010 age 77 years. He served from 1951-1966. Details of funeral from Bill Elliott Branch Sec North of England-Tel: 01513 362762 |
23191785 R Knight |
13th May 2010 | Bob Knight died 12th May 2010. Details of funeral from Mike Jones Branch Sec. Ogmore - Tel: 01656 650367 |
| Imber Court Commemorations 2010 | 7th May 2010 | Takes place at Imber Court, Ember Lane, East Moseley, Surrey KT8 0BT on Saturday 26th June 2010, commencing at 1115hrs. Car parking available. Please inform RQMS A Campbell at RHQ Wellington Barracks no later than Friday 11th June if you plan to attend |
| Mrs Joy Fletcher | 7th May 2010 | The funeral Of Mrs Joy Fletcher (wife of Captain Dick Fletcher) takes place on Monday May 10th 2010 at 2.20 pm at Kingston Crematorium, Bonner Hill Road, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 3EZ. |
| Trevor Jones (94) | 5th April 2010 | Passed away 26th March 2010. Funeral Friday April 16th, 1330 hrs at Crawley Crematorium (off Junct 10 of M23). Trevor worked in the Orderly Room and at RHQ as Association Secretary for many years. |
| Michael H Jones (23523540) | 4th April 2010 | Passed away 23rd March 2010, age 67. Funeral Tuesday 6th April 2010 at Pentrebychan Crematorium 1330 hrs. |
| Charity Rugby Match May 21st 2010 | 3oth March 2010 | Welsh Army Select(QDG, WG, RW)v Crawshays RFC, 21st May 2010 19.15hrs at Cardiff Arms Park. Tickets £10 Adult, £5 U16, £20 pp in a box (of 14) Public bar available. Send SAE with cheque payable to 'Central Bank 1WG', to: Capt AF Bowen, 1st Btn Welsh Guards, Lille Barracks, Aldershot, GU11 2NQ. There is a maximum of 5000 tickets available so please order ASAP. Money raised will be shared between the three Regiments. |
| 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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