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 G in the Park
2010 dates pending

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gordon representatives at the Cenotaph March Once a Gordon, Aye a Gordon

The Regimental Association is a charitable organisation which supports a wide variety of events, activities, and causes.

In the photo the left, Association members stand not far from the Cenotaph, preparing for the Remembrance Sunday ceremony.  This photo was all taken on 13 November 2005.

Presenting the new pipe banner

 

London Association Honourary Secretary P/M. John Spoore presents a new pipe banner to the London Scottish as members of the Association and the pipe band look on.  The Gordons and London Scottish have a long and friendly association which is represented in the banner.

 

 

G in the Park

While not directly sponsored by regimental associations, this is an event that will be of interest to those who served.  The 2010 G in the Park is being organised near Gamrie (Banffshire).  For more information, go to www.ginthepark.co.uk.

Branches

The Aberdeen Branch meets on the first Monday of each month at the 22 Club (55 Rose St), Aberdeen.  Chairman: D. Allan ((0)1224) 826239.

The Edinburgh Branch meets monthly at the Scots Guards Club.  Secretary: D. Watt ((0)131) 539-1798.

The Fraserburgh & MacDuff Branch. For information, contact Chairman: R. Philip ((0)1261) 833228.

The Inverness Branch hosts its AGM and buffet supper each March, and a buffet/dance each October.  Chairman: J. B. Hutton ((0)1463) 791549.

The Laurencekirk Branch meets on the third Sunday of each month at the Drill Hall (244 High St), Laurencekirk.  Chairman: J. G. Gill ((0)1561) 377430.

The London Branch meets quarterly at the London Scottish HQ (95 Horse Ferry Rd, London).  Meetings are presently scheduled for: 7th August, 2 October (AGM for the London Branch), 6th November. All are welcome 'for a beer and a bleather.'  Chairman: Col van der Noot, MBE ((0)1635) 298430.

The Nottingham Branch hosts two dinner/dances each year.  Chairman: Mr Howlett ((0)115) 922-4003.

The 5th, 7th, and 5th/7th Branch meets the last Thursday of each month at RHQ with an annual dinner/dance in October.  Chairman: W. Burnett ((0)1358) 721227.

 

NEWS:
Did you serve in HM's Forces (regulars, TA, Merchant Navy, Home Guard) up to and including 31 December 1959?  If so, you are eligible for the Armed Forces Veterans Badge.  Application forms can be obtained from: Veterans Agency, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, FY5 3WP or call 0800 169 2277 or visit their website (click on the image to the left).  War Widows or Widowers may apply for posthumous awards through the same agency.

The Pingat Jasa Malaysia Medal (PJM) is available to UK service personnel who served at least 90 days in Malaysia (31/8/1957 through 12/8/1966) AND at least 90 days in Singapore (31/8/1957 through 9/8/1965).  The medal is granted by a foreign government, but applications must be verified through the MOD.  Applications are available at www.nmba.co.uk (click on the image to the left).

UPCOMING EVENTS
Stay tuned for new information.

 

This page was last updated on Friday, 19 February 2010