Events and Notices - Issue 105 Dec 05

6 ROYAL ANGLIAN AND EAST OF ENGLAND REGT OFFICERS' DINNER SAT 11 MAR 2006
The 24th Annual Dinner is on Sat 11 Mar 2006 in The TAC, Bury St Edmunds. Contact the Dinner Club Hon Sec/Treasurer Major JL Raybould TD.
Archive Dinner photographs may be seen via: www.majordisaster.fsnet.co.uk
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F COY HSF VISIT TO YORK FEB 06
The Home Service Force (HSF) was formed in 1982. A (Royal Norfolk) Coy, 6 (V) 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 2006 include visits to York & Eden Camp 25-26 Feb and a Battlefield Tour to Verdun on the May Day weekend. For details of WARMS activities, contact the Secretary Tony Watson via the Norfolk Section Editor.
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4 ROYAL NORFOLK OFFICERS' DINNER FRI 21 APRIL 2006
Fri 21 Apr 2006 in The Norfolk Club, Norwich. Contact the Dinner Club Hon Sec/Treasurer Major JL Raybould TD
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12TH NORTH ELMHAM GATHERING SAT 29 APR 2006
Maj David Clarke reports: ‘The 12th Gathering will be held at North Elmham Village Hall will mark the 50th Anniversary of our return from Cyprus. Who among us can forget our happy journey home aboard the Empire Clyde and our fabulous reception at Thorpe Station? Ruth and her team hope that 2006 will again be a great evening. All former members of the Bn who served in Cyprus will be most welcome. If you are not on the reunion list contact Roger Grimmer via the Norfolk Section Editor.
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F COY HSF VISIT TO FRANCE APR/MAY 06
The Home Service Force (HSF) was formed in 1982. A (Royal Norfolk) Coy, 6 (V) 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 2006 include visits to York & Eden Camp 25-26 Feb and a Battlefield Tour to Verdun on the May Day weekend. For details of WARMS activities, contact the Secretary Tony Watson via the Norfolk Section Editor.
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4 ROYAL NORFOLK ASSOCIATION DINNER 27 MAY 2006
The dinner venue has been changed to the TA Centre, Norwich, to improve attendance. If you are not on the mailing list, contact the 4th Bn OCA Hon Sec Maj John Housego via the Norfolk Section Editor.

THE ROYAL NORFOLK SHOW 2006 WED 28 TO THU 29 JUN 06
At The Royal Norfolk Show 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!
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MV GEORGIC REUNION SAT 12 AUG 06
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 MV 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. For more, see Georgic Index and MV Georgic Restoration Update.
2nd Bn members who were aboard are invited to a lunch reunion at 11 am on Sat 12 Aug 2006, the Saturday nearest to 15 Aug, to commemorate the occasion at The Union Jack Club, close to Waterloo Station in London.
Any potential qualifying members wishing to attend should contact Ron Stokoe by 1 Jun 2006 via the Norfolk Section Editor.
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ROYAL NORFOLK REGIMENTAL ASSOCIATION DINNER SAT 30 SEP 2006
We hope to see many Old Comrades at the Reunion Dinner at the TA Centre, Aylsham Rd, Norwich. Seating is limited to 200 so to be certain of your ticket ensure you book early via RHQ, Britannia House, TA Centre, 325 Aylsham Rd, Norwich, NR3 2AB. Tel 01603 400290.
We promise it will be better than that anticipated for the 1946 dinner, reported in The Britannia: ‘The food situation is none too rosy just now and our high hopes of a splendid feast are likely to be reduced to a crust and a nibble of cheese but at any rate we can be reasonably sure of plenty of good fellowship and a bar.’ It is 6.30 pm for a 7 pm start and be warned, that indomitable trio of the Norwich Branch Erection XI, John Gilbert, Ray Segon and Maurice Eke will again be checking your name on the Nominal Roll and selling you raffle tickets!
[B&C 106] Jun 06

REGIMENTAL ASSOCIATION SERVICE SUN 1 OCT 2006
The annual Regimental Service will be held in the Norwich TA Centre Officers’ Mess on Sunday 1 Oct 2006, commencing at 1000 hrs. The Revd Fr Ken Reeve has been invited to give the address.
[B&C 106] Jun 06

EDITH CAVELL SERVICE 2006 SAT 14 OCT 06
The Norwich Combined Services organise a Commemoration Parade and Cathedral Service to mark the 91sth Anniversary of the execution of Edith Cavell.
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NORWICH AND DISTRICT BRANCH FUNCTIONS 06
Fri 29 Sep 06 a 3-line-whip at the Aylsham Road TA Centre to set up the Drill Hall for the Regimental Assocn Dinner on Sat 30 Sep 06 and Assocn Service in the Offrs Mess on Sun 1 Oct 06.
Mon 2 Oct 06 Clear Drill Hall and Offrs Mess
Sat 14 Oct 06 Presence at the annual Commemoration Service for Edith Cavell at Norwich Cathedral
Sun 26 Nov 06 Branch Lunch for members, ladies and guests at the TA Centre, Norwich, 1230 for 1 pm.
Sun 10 Dec 06 Non-business meeting consisting of drinks with the ladies at noon in the RBL Club.
Tel: Lt Col Paul Garman 01603 300953.
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Editorial Rule
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The authority is the Editor, British Army Review No 114 Dec 96, `If the facts don`t fit the legend, print the legend’.

However, the rules of good taste, respect and confidentiality are always applied.