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| 2004 Regimental Association Service Sep 04 |
REGIMENTAL ANECDOTES With the passing of more Old Comrades it is increasingly evident that much Regimental anecdotal history is being lost. The facts and deeds are nobly recorded in worthy tomes but much of the human element, sayings, stories, emotions and opinions of events is often only recollected at Regimental gatherings. These reminiscences and the undocumented informal facets of military life need to be recorded. From pre-war, WW2 and especially the Far East, the Berlin blockade, Korea, Hong Kong, Cyprus, Aden and recent conflicts, please send them in. |
2004 Events |
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ASSOCIATION CHAPEL SERVICE SUN 26 SEP 2004While a photograph of the vital ‘Cups Chaps’, WO2 Alec Barr and Maurice Eke and one of Maj John Denny and CSM Bob Moy appeared in the print copy of B&C 103 Dec 04 (right), the Norfolk Editor failed to report the Sun 26 Sep 04 Service in the Warrior’s Chapel. The late Paul Boxall was remembered in a moving service conducted by The Revd Canon Bill Sayer who also gave the address, based on his D-Day 2004 visit to France. The lesson was read by Col Tony Taylor. Well attended, the average age of the ushers was halved by the presence of Maj David Clarke alongside Ray Segon! At every Chapel Service the playing of ‘Speed the Plough’ gets better. The rendition by Organ Scholar James Mooney-Dutton was just magnificent! (The Norfolk Editor can say that as former OC HQ (Sfk) Coy, 6 R Anglian!) It was good to see Mrs Peggy Hine present. B&C 104 Jun 05 |
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NOV 2004 A Branch Lunch for members, ladies and guests, organised by Lt Col Paul Garman, was held on Sun 28 Nov 2004 at the Cumberland Hotel, Norwich. The principal guests were Col John Child, Deputy Hon Col TA (Norfolk and Suffolk) and his wife. The cost was £16.50 per head for a Sherry reception, a 3-course meal, wine and port. B&C 104 Jun 05 |
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ROYAL ANGLIAN OFFICERS' DINNER SAT 5 MAR 2005 The 23rd Annual Dinner was held in the Officers’ Mess, Bury St Edmunds. Attending were: Cols Paul Long, Dick Shervington, Charles Thomas; Lt Cols David Denson, Robert Goodin (CO EER), Roger Herriot, Majs Peter Akister, Stan Bullock, John Davidson, Glyn French, Dennis Haslam, Ron James, John Metcalfe, Bob Potter, John Raybould, David Reed, John Reed, Bob Rogers, Tim Seal, John Skliros, David Spalding, Duncan Stewart, Chris Vince, Richard Watson, Bob West, Capts Gary Hitchings, Maria Hope, Felicity Leicester, Pat Mann, Keith Parker, Julian Rogers, Tam Steele, Lt Vince Thurkettle. In due course, photographs may be accessed via the 6 Royal Anglian Officers’ Dinner Club web page at: www.sandawana.freeserve.co.uk Former Bn officers, not on the mailing list, who wish to receive details should inform the Norfolk Editor, Dinner Club Sec Major JL Raybould TD. 2004 Dinner photographs may be seen via: www.majordisaster.fsnet.co.uk [B&C 104 Jun 05] |
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ROYAL NORFOLK OFFICERS' DINNER FRI 22 APRIL 2005 84 years after the first dinner in Feb 1921, the Annual Dinner was held at the Norfolk Club on Fri 22 April 2005. We again thank the Norfolk Club Secretary, Col Geoffrey Hardaker, the chef and staff for a most successful evening as well as Col Tony Taylor for riding shotgun with the Regimental Silver. The following attended: Richard Boulton, Derek Burdett, John Davidson, Gerry Gandon, Miles Green, Ron James, Chris Overton, Pat Palgrave-Moore, John Raybould, Paul Raywood, Jack Salter, David Spalding, Tony Taylor and Richard Watson. Regrets were received from: Michael Ashton, Tom Eaton, Stephen Fradley, John Housego, Ted Riddell-Smith, Tam Steele, Alistair Stone and Bruce Warrington. The Dinner Club Secretary wishes to record his thanks to Andrew Wolvin, RHQ Office, for the reproduction of the menu invitations. Maj Tom Eaton was unwell and for the first time in many years missed an excellent meal enjoyed by the 15 members. Col Paul Raywood TD DL presided. We stood in memory of 2 members who had died since the last dinner: Maj Tim Chatting and Vaughan Raywood. Maj Derek Burdett TD was heard to say to Maj Richard Boulton TD JP: ‘In 2 years I qualify in the B&C for the obe!’ (Click here for an explanation.) ‘When we served under Lt Col Tim Wilkins we were well preserved as we were so pickled!’ The ‘Presence Book’ is full so the Dinner Club Secretary has been instructed to purchase a new tome for the 2006 Dinner to be held on Fri 21 Apr. (Here as a reminder to the Norfolk Editor!) If you are not on the mailing list, contact the Dinner Club Hon Sec/Treasurer Major JL Raybould TD
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ASSOCIATION DINNER 30 APR 2005 24 attended on Sat 30 Apr 2005 at the Cliff Hotel, Gorleston, including some from A Coy, East of England Regt. In the absence of the President, Maj Tom Eaton OBE TD DL, Maj John Housego presided, recalling the recent deaths of Alfred Lang and Capt Ray Pillar. Pat Budds has become the new chairman. Regrets were received from several members, including Capt Mike Ashton and Keith Robson. Traditions continued: huge mounds of treacle pudding and the number of winning raffle prizes drawn by the former members of Thetford (2 Pl), A (Norfolk) Coy, 6 Royal Anglian. As ever, the very healthy Annual Accounts (no doubt having been prepared with customary ‘adjustments’) were presented by the Treasurer, ‘The Master’, Maj Fred Ayers TD. Capt Tam Steele, A Coy PSAO (Permanent Staff Admin Offr) gave an update on the Norwich TA Coy, many of whom were serving in Iraq, and the intended future restructuring and re-naming of the EER (East of England Regt) and recall of the historic use of ‘4th’ for a TA Bn, when 4 R Anglian are formed. (‘Re-formed’ is perhaps a better word as 4 R Anglian were successors to the Leics Regt. They were reduced to Tiger Coy and disbanded in 1976.) If you are not on the mailing list, contact the 4th Bn OCA Hon Sec Maj John Housego via the Norfolk Section Editor. [B&C 104 Jun 05] |
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24 APR 2005 The 2005 Almanza Service was held on Sun 24 April in the Warrior’s Chapel in Norwich Cathedral, conducted by the Revd Canon Bill Sayer. 2 very senior Cathedral clergy made brief appearances. The new Dean, The Very Revd Graham Smith, introduced himself and said he hoped we would be back in our own Regimental Chapel ere long! Later, a purple-clad figure, with staff, appeared from behind the triptych and silently crept along the side aisle, not stopping! We stood in memory of Regimental colleagues who had died since the Sep 04 service, particularly Majors Tim Chatting and Douglas Sayer MBE TD. Tim’s family were welcomed. Canon Bill recalled 2 comments from Tim. ‘You, Sir, should be a Regular Army Chaplain.’ ‘He was the CSM, so I obeyed!’ Later: ‘You, Sir, were the worst officer I ever saw!’ After a reading by Gen John Sutherell CB CBE from Romans 13 v 1-6, an inspiring address was given by The Revd Canon Dennis Rider. Introduced by Canon Bill, who had known him for 40 years in Norfolk. He had served with REME as a National Serviceman then in Buxton, Gaywood and Dereham as a clergyman. Canon Dennis reminded us that the Almanza weekend also marked Gaza and Gallipoli.   Mrs Janine
Raybould was disappointed the orange
lilies in her magnificent altar floral arrangements had
not opened so the Norfolk Editor was forbidden to
photograph them! ‘Speed the Plough’ is not an easy
piece to play but organist Julian Thomas literally pulled
out all the stops and we were treated to an unparalleled
feast. WO2 Alec Barr
behaved himself this time and wasn’t spotted giving his
pew neighbour a dig in the ribs as the organist played. It
was good to see a Norfolk legend present, pictured near
right with Maj John Denny: WO2 Alf Cooke, CSM ‘D’
Coy 90 ((86 on 15 Dec 05). Called up at 20 in 1940 he
served the R Norfolk Regt until 1962. We thank Mrs Jan Taylor who
served refreshments in the Prior’s Hall after the
service and the washers and dryers up: Geoff Ransome, Ray Segon and Alec Barr,
pictured far right.[B&C 104 Jun 05] |
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ELEVENTH NORTH ELMHAM CYPRUS REUNION 2005 |
| F COY WARMS MAY DAY WEEKEND 2005 WALKING AND ROAD MARCHING SECTION The Home Service Force (HSF) was formed in 1982. A (Royal Norfolk) Coy, 6 R ANGLIAN, of which the Norfolk Editor was OC, based in the TA Centre in Aylsham Rd, Norwich, were honoured to be one of the pilot host units. The late Maj David Standley was its first OC. F Coy was regrettably only in existence for 10 years but its members formed a thriving association. Activities arranged for 2005 include walks, hence the title WARMS, and a visit to France on the May Day weekend. It was hoped a report would be available - no doubt including who heard former OC, Maj Ron James TD CS DC, Late The Rocking Horse Rangers, bang on the bar with a sponge calling for attention from those who wished him to buy them a round! (We belatedly congratulate Ron and Marilyn on their 2004 wedding.) For details of WARMS activities, contact the Secretary: Tony Watson, via the Norfolk Section Editor or RHQ, Britannia House, TA Centre, 325 Aylsham Rd, Norwich, NR3 2AB. Tel 01603 400290. [B&C 104 Jun 05] |
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REGIMENT OFFICERS’ DINNER 2005 Membership is open to officers who wore, or wear, the cap badge of The Norfolk, Royal Norfolk, A (R Norfolk) Coy 6 R Anglian and the A (Norfolk and Suffolk) Coy East of England Regt. Historically, Gen Jack Dye informs us, the Dinner was held in London the night before The Derby and, latterly, on the first Friday in June, to coincide with the D-Day Landings. On Fri 3 Jun 05 an informal dinner will be held in the Norfolk club. [B&C 104 Jun 05] |
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REGIMENT OFFICERS’ LUNCHEON 2005 On Sat 4 Jun 05 the R Norfolk Offrs luncheon for Offrs, Ladies and Guests will be held in the Norfolk Club, 1215 for 1230 hrs. [B&C 104 Jun 05] |
| THE ROYAL NORFOLK SHOW 2005 At The Royal Norfolk Show Wed 29 - Thu 30 Jun 2005 the Regimental Tent will be open to all ranks. Thursday is less busy and gives a better chance to meet former friends and members of the Regt, enjoy a sit down and relate old memories over a cup of tea or a glass of warm beer. A Regimental tie is your passport! [B&C 104 Jun 05] |
| MV GEORGIC REUNION SAT 13
AUG 05 Following the Independence of India on 15 Aug 1947, the 2nd Bn The Royal Norfolk Regt were the first British Infantry Bn to leave India. They left aboard the SS Georgic bound for the UK and eventual disbandment of the Bn in Mar 48. An article on the departure appeared in B&C 88 Jun 97. 2nd Bn members who were aboard are invited to a lunch reunion on Sat 13 Aug 2004, the Saturday nearest to 15 Aug, to commemorate the occasion at The Union Jack Club, close to Waterloo Station in London. For more, see Georgic Index, MV Georgic Restoration Update and MV Georgic bombed 1941 MV Georgic memories 1955 MV Georgic from Andy Booth MV Georgic from Ron Stokoe MV Georgic restoration update [B&C 104 Jun 05] |
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ASSOCIATION CHAPEL SERVICE SUN 25 SEP 2005 The annual Regimental Service will be in The Warriors' Chapel, Norwich Cathedral, on Sunday 25 Sep 2005, commencing at 0930 hrs. |
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LYNN BRANCH DINNER 4 Nov 2005 The Annual Dinner will be held on Fri 4 Nov 2005 at The Town Hall, King’s Lynn. B&C 104 Jun 05 |
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ASSOCIATION REMEMBRANCE SERVICE FRI 11 NOV 2005 The annual Regimental Service will be held at the Norwich Regimental Cottages on Fri 11 Nov 05 commencing at 10.45 am. B&C 104 Jun 05 |
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NOV 2005 A Branch Lunch for members, guests and their ladies will be held on Sun 27 Nov 2005 at the Cumberland Hotel, Norwich. Cost is £16.50 per head for a Sherry reception, a 3-course meal, wine and port. If you wish to attend and are not on the mailing list, contact the Norfolk Section Editor. B&C 104 Jun 05 |
| NORWICH BRANCH DRINKS SUN
11 DEC 2005 Drinks with the ladies will be at The RBL Club in Edmund Bacon Court, Aylsham Rd, at noon on Sun 11 Dec 2005. B&C 104 Jun 05 |
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