Noticeboard
Updated 22/04/2008
A message from Tony Todd
Hi Folk's sorry that i have not been able to answer some of your
requests regarding tickets for the Larkhill and Blackpool but i have
been in Hospital for the last week so some of you may have gone un-answerd
will catch up shortly as for the Tickets you will all have them by the end of April
If you have not Ordered them yet you still may do so by the end of April
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ROYAL ARTILLERY GARDEN PARTY
THURSDAY 12™ JUNE 2008
The formal opening of the new Regimental Home at Larkhill will take place on Thu 12 th June 2008 in the presence of Her Majesty the Queen, the Captain-General .
A key event will be a Garden Party for which the Serving and Retired Regiment are invited to attend.
Please read through the following information carefully before filling out an application form. If you do not fill out your form correctly and completely your application may be disqualified.
Members of the Royal Artillery Association are invited to submit an application to attend the Garden Party.
Each of the attached applications is restricted to RAA branch members. It should be noted that access to the garden Party will be by invitation only.
Branches are only to use the attached application form(s) for their bookings.
Branches are to ensure that a separate application form is completed for everyone in their party and that everyone is in possession of their RAA Membership Cards (with photograph) and their own invitation when they arrive on the day. You will not be granted access without them.
Successful applicants will receive a personalized, numbered invitation and will receive detailed instructions for the day including maps of the immediate area and details of parking arrangements.
Each invitation will cost £5.00; this covers refreshments and a printed commemorative programme to be handed out on arrival at the Garden Party.
Please do not apply if there is any possibility you may not be able to attend as all applications
received are none refundable. Your remittance will be donated to a Royal Artillery charity. Owing to
security arrangements invitations are not transferable between members.
The venue is suitable for wheelchair users.
The Garden Party will take place to the front of the Royal Artillery Headquarters Officers' Mess, Larkhill and will be from 1.00pm to 4.00 pm . All attending are requested to arrange their arrival between 11.30 am and 1.00 pm. Successful applicants will receive an official invitation through the post with detailed instructions for the day.
During the day there will be an opportunity to walk round the new home of the Royal Artillery visiting equipment displays, monuments and guns, the chapel and a viewing of the Officers' Mess and Silver Room.
The Garden Party is no smoking. No dogs (except guide dogs). An umbrella is advisable for inclement weather.
Cameras and video cameras are not permitted and mobile phones must be switched off.
On entry to the Garden Party Security and Searches will be in operation as required by the
Royal by Protection Squad,
Photo identification is required for entry in to the Garden Party. No photo ID, no entry.
Dress code for the Garden Party:
Serving Officers: Service Dress non Ceremonial or No1 Dress Ceremonial.
Serving Soldier: No2 Dress non Ceremonial.
Guests: Blazer and Tie, Lounge Suit or Morning Dress.
Royal Artillery Association: Blazer and RA tie, or Suits (only formally issued medals may be worn)
Ladies: Cocktail dresses (below knee); hats & gloves optional, trouser
Suits are permitted.
Ladies are advised that the garden party will be held on a grassed area and they should wear appropriate footwear.
Assistance with group travel costs
Artillery House has generously offered to assist with the cost of branch travel.
To take advantage of this, following the event branches will be required to send their travel
invoice to Artillery House which will reimburse a percentage of their cost.
The actual amount will be decided once the total bill has been identified.
Special Instructions for Standard Bearers .
This is a very prestigious and unique event where our Standard Bearers will have a high profile duty to perform. It is therefore imperative that the standard of drill and turnout is to be of the highest level.
Dress for Standard Bearers is to be:
Beret with RA Badge
Blazer with RA/RAA Badge
White shirt and RA Tie
Grey trousers
Black shoes with dark socks
White gauntlets
Leather carrier with RA badge fastened at the front of the cross strap
Issued Medals only.
Lapel badges are to be restricted to RA/RAA/RHA insignia and Veterans/War Pension Badges.
Branch standard with pole and brass fittings highly polished.
Ladies are to wear comparable attire.
Reporting
Standard Bearers are to report to Capt (Retd) A Solly,
The RAA Membership Secretary at 1.30 pm in the
RAA marquee for a briefing and rehearsal.
Please return your completed application form to:
Membership Office:-
Royal Artillery Garden Party
Royal Artillery Association
Artillery House
Headquarters Director Royal Artillery
Stirling Barracks, Larkhill
Salisbury
Wiltshire SP4 8QT
The closing date for applications to be received is
Friday 30 th May 2008. Applications received after this
date cannot be considered.
P/ease kindly include a large (A4) stamped 74p /self addressed envelope.
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Application form for an invitation to
The Royal Artillery Garden Party, Thursday, 12th June 2008
Please write clearly.
Any incomplete or illegible information will invalidate this application.
Applicant's Name: ..... .................... .... ................................
Address: .................................................................
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Postcode……………………………..
Tel.............................. Fax: .................................... E-mail ………… @……………
Invitations requested Qty: ................... Maximum of 5 invitations only
Each invitation will cost £5.00 less for serving personnel and their families
Full names for insertion on to additional invitations
Name: ...................................Relationship to applicant..................
Name: ....................................Relationship to applicant..................
Name: ....................................Relationship to applicant. .................
Name: ...................................Relationship to applicant..................
I enclose a cheque payable to:-
Royal Artillery Institution for the sum of: £ …. - …..The closing date for applications to be received is Friday, 30th May 2008.
Please ensure your application is received on time.
Late applications will not be accepted.
Please do not contact the above office to confirm receipt of your application.
If you are concerned about postal services we advise you to send your application by recorded or registered mail to ensure delivery.
Please include a stamped addressed envelope Size A4 / 74p Stamp
Additional information from applicant: For example wheelchair access required?
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Signature…………………………. Date …………………………..
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Guest Book
After Thursday the 3/04/08 there will be a new Guest book up on the web page
all the messages etc will remain
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Once again i have to report the passing of another of our
Members former Sgt Charles Edward Partenheimer
who past away on 12 Feb 2008
he is survived by his Wife Liz & Son William
who have our deepest Sympathy
R.I.P Charles
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Sadly i have to report the passing of
Mrs Iris Burnell on the 26/May/2007
Iris was the wife of our oldest Member Mr John Burnell
who served his National Service from Nov 1946 to Nov 1948
and served in 174 Bty
R.I.P Iris
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Sadly I have to report the passing of Eric George Wright
in his 79 th Year on the 12/11/2007 He served in the 1960's
Eric was a TSM in 15 Bty and later in HQ Bty as RQMS
He is survived by his wife Vi and son David
RIP Eric
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Also I have to report the untimely death of Sgt Wayne Davis
As the result of a traffic accident at Larkhill on the 22/11/2007
He was just 34 Years old
He joined 50 Missile as a young Gnr in November 1990
RIP Wayne
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Will the person who sent back his form for Blackpool and I take it not for
Salisbury, and neglected to put his name and address on it, who??????
Please contact the Secretary soonest to let me no who you are????
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Important Notice to all those will be hoping to attending Larkhill
Reunion
There will be no addmittance to those without tickets.
So do not attend wishing to pay on the Door as this
will not be permissable.
only if you have pre-arranged with the Secretary.
The list that is given to the Guard Room will be the only
people who are allowed in to the Camp you have been warned
No Ticket no Addmittance
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It fills me with great sadness to hear of the passing of
Ivy Ferguson in her 80th Year on the 22/12/2007
Ivy was the wife
of the late S/sgt Alex Ferguson HQ Battery
Alec and I was MT Sgt's and later Mess Stewards SGT'S & Officers Messes together
Rest in Peace Ivy
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Larkhill Reunion 2008
None Members who wish to attend Apply to the Secretary for Membership Forms
Newsletter
24 - 39 - 50 Missile Regiments R.A.
Reunion 2009
The 2009 Reunion for the three Missile Regiments from the 1960's onwards .:-
24 Missile Regt - 39 Missile Regt - 50 Missile Regiments will be held from
Friday 5th to Monday the 8th June 2009 in the Norbreck Castle Hotel Blackpool
For this Reunion only you are required do the Following
1 . If you wish to attend this Special Reunion please tick the box in the bottom of this form
and send it back to me with or without your Ticket Application for Larkhill
(Even if you have not attended a reunion before but would like to do so for this
Special Occasion you must inform me of your current Address)
2 . Remember we need to know even if you're not attending
Larkhill but wish to attend Blackpool 2009.
3 . Only People that have informed me that they are attending will receive
any paperwork for this Reunion as I will be sending
an Address Label to the Hotel for each one of you that has replied to this request
4 . Reason we need to know is that the Hotel will be sending out the
Ticket / Accommodation Forms & I will not be having
Any thing to do with sending out any ticket application Forms
and only the people that have informed me that they intend
To attend the function will get any paperwork for this reunion
Price for the Function
£139.00 per person 3 night package + £6.00 (as below) = £145.00
£114.00 per person 2 night package + £6.00 (as below) = £120.00
If you live locally or do not require accommodation then the price for the Function
will be £26-50 per person but you are still required to fill out a ticket application Form for your Ticket
(A small charge of £6.00 is added to the price for 50 Missile Club Administration
Cost's Etc, any profits from the function will go to Club Funds)
Blackpool
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Information Required if you are attending Larkill Reunion
If you are attending Larkhill Reunion I will require the following Information
(this is for camp security)
Please include every one in your Party also all Vehicle No's in your party
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Larkhill
Larkhill Ticket Application 2008 Christian Name ______________ Surname ___________________ Address ___________________ ___________________________ ___________________________ ____________________________ Postcode ______ - ______ Membership No _________ Mobile No __________________ E-Mail Address _______________ Please book me _________ tickets for the Reunion at Larkhill on 7th June 2008 I enclose a Cheque/ Postal Order to the value of £ ______ _ ______ And made Payable to the 50 Missile Club R.A ************************************************************* Date Received ____/____/____ Cheque P/O's No _______________ Amount for Tickets £ ____ - ____ Amount for The Mendener £____ - ____ ( in full colour ) In Comp _______ Weekly Cash Report _______ Weekly /P /Record _______ Ticket No's Issued _____ _____ _____ _____ ______
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All Members wishing to make a donation to the " Lance Appeal "
send Donations to the Secretary
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Veterans Badge
It has been brought to my attention that the Veterans Badge is now available
to those who served up to 31 December 1994
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Lance SPL
As a result of my suggestion at the last AGM at Sheffield for the club to have access to a Lance SPL, after much searching I have found two, a lance SPL and LT both at the same site in the midlands, both are in “running” order. The registration of the LT is 06 BX 35 jog any memories of which battery it belonged? Were you the driver?
I am trying to identify the registration number on the SPL as it has been removed but I do know that its been well painted and has a layer of union-jack stickers on the tailgate, I think that it may have been a 15 Bty or 51 Bty as there is an impression of a square sticker on the side of the body! Who knows who fitted a Bedford tool-bin behind the crew cab?
I have had the opportunity to drive both and have to say it took me back 20yrs, but the funny thing is I knew where all the controls were and off I went.
Unfortunately time and misuse has not been kind to both, they are in a dreadful state and are in need of some desperate TLC. (Paint cleaning and body repairs).
We have been given the opportunity to buy the SPL, and, best of all, a location to keep it.
With about 40 acres to drive in, so for those frustrated track drivers the chance to re-live the past and drive tracks again. And there is even the opportunity to drive one of six AFV432, Saracen and snow cat, at a cost however. (Contact me for details)
For those not at the last reunion I offered to find and buy an SPL as I had seen them for sale for around the £3500 mark this would have been for the use of the club and to use at reunions (alla the Bennet centre), some members at the reunion also showed a big interest in the idea, however the cost of these sought after vehicles has gone up due to the scrap value of aluminium, so many have now been cut up to make coke cans!!!
It would be nice to keep a piece of living history, I would like to thank Kevin (gusty) Gale who is looking into funding from the national lottery, but like all good things their funding has to be matched, so now the grovel, we need to find £7000 to buy her first off then at a guess a further £10,000 to put her into a parade state, then we have running cost's and insurance which will be in the region of £4000.
A bank account has been set up for the fund raising, so can you all dig deep and send your contributions to the club treasurer, there are at present some 700 members of the club and a £10 contribution for every member will buy her for the use of the club and its members to take you back twenty years, so dig deep. Has anybody got any parts? Or know of any?
If you would like to become hands on with the restoration please contact me, perhaps we can arrange a “regimental” weekend or two with some sandbags to tell those ever-bigger stories.
So come on and dig deep and help
Restore a bit of History
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Don't Forget if you still require a Copy of the Mendener in full colour please send
£15 - 00 to the Secretary and you will get a copy sent to you for the next 10 years
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Please note my change of E-Mail Address send all correspondence to the
following addresses
or
tonytodd@dsl.pipex.com
Tel No 01387 262378 Mobile No 07790 434945
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If you live in europe and you require a Membership and do not have a English Bank Account and only have Euro's then please contact:-
Paul Goldsbrough
Ober Der Becke 48
58706 Menden
Germany
Tel No 0049
- 02373 - 62031 E-Mail -
: Paul Goldsbrough - goldie01@t-online.de
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