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Reports Jun-Dec 05  Norfolk Section The Britannia and Castle |
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. |
2005 Events Jun-Dec |
NORMANDY PILGRIMAGE AND ROYAL
NORFOLK MEMORIAL DEDICATION JUN 2005
(Photographs from Mr William Jacobs BEM, Cambs and Suffolk 1939-45.) [B&C 105 Dec 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. On Fri 3 Jun 05 an informal dinner, chaired by Brian Gunton, was held in the Norfolk Club. Attending (less ranks) were: Brian Aldrich, Peter Bartlett, Alan Birrell, Peter Black, David Clarke, John Denny, Paul Garman, John Garton-Jones, Brian Gunton, Malcolm Henderson, Oliver Prior, John L Raybould, William Reeve, Tony Towell and Richard Winfrey. Thanks are due to Col Tony Taylor, Area Regimental Secretary, Capt Brian Gunton and the Norfolk Club Secretary, Col Geoffrey Hardaker, for arranging a most successful reunion. 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. The requirement to pay an annual subscription has been abandoned (some paid nothing and others varying amounts). Please cancel any Bank Standing Orders! It has been apparent for some years we have lost touch with a number of those eligible to attend. A sterling initiative by Peter Bartlett is to build an e-mail address book of all those who do or could attend, together with those whom for health or other reasons cannot attend but who may like to have a copy of the address book. It is thought that perhaps about 70% of our target group probably have access to e-mail. This is not intended in any way to subvert the good work and responsibilities of our Regimental Secretary, Col Tony Taylor, but to develop an informal communications network by which individuals and friends can communicate with each other. Also, encouragement can be given to those who do not attend our reunion to give it a try. If you are connected and wish to be added to the e-mail address book (not for publication in the B&C nor on the site), contact Peter Bartlett via the Norfolk Section Editor. The next dinner is on Fri 2 Jun 06 in the Norfolk club, 7.30 for 8 pm. [B&C 105 Dec 05] |
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REGIMENT OFFICERS’ LUNCHEON 2005 On Sat 4 Jun 05 the R Norfolk Offrs luncheon for Offrs, Ladies and Guests was held in the Norfolk Club, 1215 for 1230 hrs. On Sat 4 Jun 05 the R Norfolk Offrs luncheon for Offrs, Ladies, Widows and Guests was held in the Norfolk Club. Attending were: Mr Brian and Mrs Aldrich, Mr Peter Bartlett, Capt John and Mrs Berney, Maj David Clarke, Maj John and Mrs Denny, Mrs Miriam Dillon, Maj Gen Jack and Mrs Dye, Lt Col Paul and Mrs Garman, Lt Col John and Mrs Garton-Jones, Col Howard and Mrs Gill, Capt Brian and Mrs Gunton, Mrs Monique Gunton, Mr Malcolm Henderson, Mrs Janet Howard, Maj John L and Mrs Raybould, Mrs Heather Raybould, Col Paul and Mrs Raywood, Maj William and Mrs Reeve, Maj Gen Patrick and Mrs Stone, Col Tony Taylor, Maj Tony and Mrs Towell, Mrs Jean Turnbull and Mr Richard Winfrey. The next Lunch is on Sat 3 Jun 06 in the Norfolk Club, 12 noon for 1230 hrs. [B&C 105 Dec 05] |
| THE ROYAL NORFOLK SHOW 2005 At The Royal Norfolk Show Wed 29 - Thu 30 Jun 2005 the Regimental Tent was open to all ranks. We welcomed HRH Prince Andrew, Duke of York. As with the Duke of Edinburgh in the 1990s, John Gilbert had him sign the visitors book.
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2005 - 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF
THE END OF WW2 Click to read the report by Norwich Branch Standard Bearer Ray Segon. [B&C 105 Dec 05] |
 VC MEMORIAL
IN NORWICH TRANSFORMEDFormer Royal Navy man Bob Jones of Britannia Ct, Knowland Grove, Marlpit, initiated the refurbishment of the 1970s VC Memorial and slate plaque with grants from the Regtl Assocn and Norwich City Council. It had been surrounded by rubbish bins and piles of furniture. Now, new stone steps, a path and small garden have been created around the site. Right, in Aug 05, 2nd left Standard Bearer Ray Segon, Col Tony Taylor and the Sheriff of Norwich with wreaths, right Geoff Ransome. On Thu 11 Nov 05 a quiet ceremony took place with Standard Bearer Ray Segon, Lt Col Paul Garman and Bob Jones placing wreaths. Mrs Sylvia Garman and Maj John L Raybould were in attendance. [B&C 105 Dec 05] Afternote Apr 06 - See Norwich Branch Report Jun 06 |
| 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 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. To commemorate the occasion, The ‘Independence of India 1947 Club’ met on Sat 13 Aug 05 at The Union Jack Club in London. The Norfolk Editor was most honoured to be invited as a guest. His connections to this august body (no pun intended) were scant - a small boy, aged but 4 when 2 R Norfolk embarked from Bombay in Aug 1947. Click here for an account and photographs. [B&C 105 Dec 05] |
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NORFOLK REGIMENTAL ASSOCIATION DRINKS RECEPTION AND DINNER
SAT 24 SEP 2005 Prior to the Sat 24 Sep 2005 Regimental Association Drinks Reception and Dinner at The TA Centre, 325 Aylsham Rd, Norwich, on Fri 23 Sep 05 it was a 3-line-whip at the Aylsham Road TA Centre to set up the Drill Hall for the Regimental Assocn Dinner on Sat 24 Sep 05. Making a surprise appearance (we have only seen him at 3 meetings since October 2004) was our Treasurer. For once, he was not away ‘playing soldiers’, swanning ‘over the Pond’ nor disturbing the peace of the leafy lanes of Norfolk in his race-spec Austin-Healey 3000. This year the Erection XI numbered 20. Col Tony Taylor and Andrew Wolvin - RHQ; Capt Tam Steele, CSgt Glen Keeble, Cpl Michelle Stone, Ptes Mac McMurtry and Pte Phillip Gough - A Coy EER; Caretaker Nancy Barnard; Peter Cranfield, Maurice Eke, Paul Garman, John Gilbert, Gordon Hare, Alan Nichols, George Osborne, Geoff Ransome, John Raybould, Ivor Read, Ray Segon and David Shearwood - Norwich Branch. The oldest present was George Osborne, aged 88. On the Monday, Members cleared the Drill Hall. Much more to follow.
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WEEKEND OCT 05 |
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LYNN BRANCH DINNER 4 NOV 2005 The Annual Dinner was held on Fri 4 Nov 2005 at The Town Hall, King’s Lynn. Call RHQ on 01603 400290 for details of future events. [B&C 105 Dec 05] |
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ASSOCIATION REMEMBRANCE SERVICE FRI 11 NOV 2005 The annual Regimental Service was held at the Norwich Regimental Cottages on Fri 11 Nov 05 commencing at 10.45 am. B&C 105 Dec 05 |
| NORWICH BRANCH LUNCH 27
NOV 2005 A Branch Lunch for members, guests and their ladies was held on Sun 27 Nov 2005 at the Cumberland Hotel, Norwich. If you wish to attend future events and are not on the mailing list, contact the Norfolk Section Editor. B&C 105 Dec 05 |
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11 DEC 2005 Drinks with the ladies was held at The RBL Club in Edmund Bacon Court, Aylsham Rd, at noon on Sun 11 Dec 2005. B&C 105 Dec 05 |
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