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Saturday 28 June 2008

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.

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.  On Saturday 28th June 2008, you'll have the opportunity to meet up with past mates near Gamrie (Banffshire).  For more information, click on the link on the border (left), or go directly 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 meets on the second Monday of each month at the Royal British Legion hall.  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
The Gordon Highlanders Association Annual General Meeting - will be held on Saturday 26^th April at 11.45hrs at St Luke’s, Viewfield Road, Aberdeen.

The Annual Founder’s Day Parade at The Royal Hospital Chelsea 2008, will be on Thursday 5 June 2008, with the full Dress Rehearsal on Tuesday 3^rd June. For further information and ticket enquiries (for the rehearsal only), contact The Royal Hospital direct:- 020 7881 5303.

Household Division Easter Choral Concert - Wednesday 19 March at The Guards Chapel, Birdcage Walk. Apply for tickets direct on 020 7414 2271

Beating Retreat, the Massed Bands of The Household Division - 4 ^& 5 June on Horse Guards Parade. For ticket information, telephone 020 7414 2271

Trooping the Colour - The Major General’s Review: Saturday 31^st May; Colonel’s Review (HRH Prince of Wales): Saturday 7 June; Queen’s Birthday Trooping: Saturday 14 June. Ticket applications are Postal applications only and should be addressed to:- The Brigade Major, HQ The Household Division, Horse Guards, London SW1A 2AX.

Annual Waterloo Lunch - Saturday 21 June, at 12.30 for 13.00 hrs. at The London Scottish Headquarters, 95 Horseferry Road, SW1. Guest of Honour will be Major Milan Torbica (O.C. of Somme Company in Afghanistan 2007). 

Beating Retreat, Massed TA Bands - Saturday 21 June. The ticket details are not yet available.

G in the Park - 28 June.  See notice at the top of this page.

The London Association Annual General Meeting - Tuesday 7 October, 19.00hrs at The London Scottish HQ, 95 Horseferry Road, SW1P 2DX.

 Remembrance Sunday - Sunday 9 November. The Association hopes to have a full 50 men marching; it is not too early to inform the Hon. Secretary (P/M. John Spoore, jspoorewigmore @  tinyonline.co.uk (01634) 231070) if you would like to march this year.  Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis.  Following the parade, light refreshments will again be supplied free to those marching on The Cenotaph and prior to our Short Act of Remembrance at The Field of Remembrance (at 14.00 hrs.)

This page was last updated on Sunday, 02 March 2008