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WE REGRET TO INFORM YOU THAT EX 13060438 HAROLD BEECH 2ND BATTALION SHERWOOD FORESTERS OF ARNOLD, NOTTINGHAM DIED ON 5 NOVEMBER 2009 AGED 91.
HARRY ENLISTED IN 1940 INTO THE AMPC AND TRANSFERRED TO THE SHERWOOD FORESTERS IN 1941 SERVING WITH THE 2ND BATTALION THROUGHOUT NORTH AFRICA, ITALY AND PALESTINE.
HE WAS DEMOBILISED IN AUGUST 1946.
WE REGRET TO INFORM YOU OF THE DEATH OF EX PTE HARRY WALKER (A COY) SERVED SHERWOOD FORESTERS LATE 60s (UP TO AMALGAMATION)
HIS FUNERAL IS TO TAKE PLACE ON MONDAY 23 NOVEMBER AT THE CHAPEL, NOTTINGHAM ROAD CEMETERY, DERBY, DE21 6FN.
HARRY ENLISTED IN 1940 INTO THE AMPC AND TRANSFERRED TO THE SHERWOOD FORESTERS IN 1941 SERVING WITH THE 2ND BATTALION THROUGHOUT NORTH AFRICA, ITALY AND PALESTINE.
HE WAS DEMOBILISED IN AUGUST 1946.
WE REGRET TO INFORM YOU OF THE DEATH OF EX PTE HARRY WALKER (A COY) SERVED SHERWOOD FORESTERS LATE 60s (UP TO AMALGAMATION)
HIS FUNERAL IS TO TAKE PLACE ON MONDAY 23 NOVEMBER AT THE CHAPEL, NOTTINGHAM ROAD CEMETERY, DERBY, DE21 6FN.
THE REGIMENTS (EDITORIAL DIARY) 22 NOVEMBER 2009
HI ALL
WELL NOT A GREAT DEAL HAS HAPPENED HERE THIS WEEK, I HAVE BEEN NO WHERE IMPORTANT, AND I HAVE NOT REALLY DONE A GREAT DEAL OTHER THAN SHOPPING AND A BRIEF VISIT WITH THE DRAGON TO THE LOCAL FAIR.
STILL IT HAS BEEN BUSY EMAILS, STILL ARRIVE WITH A MULTITUDE OF QUESTIONS, THAT SEND YOU OFF TO THE REALMS OF BOOKS AND THE INTERNET TO INVESTIGATE AND SEND A POSITIVE REPLY.
I READ TODAY IN THE “SUNDAY TELEGRAPH” OF ANOTHER SET OF LEAKED DOCUMENTS DEALING WITH THE “IRAQ” WAR THAT AGAIN GOES INTO GREAT DETAIL HOW THE GOVERNMENT HAS YET AGAIN TRIED TO COVER UP ITS FAILURES ON THE LACK OF EQUIPMENT AND RESOURCES.
IRONIC THAT THE ENQUIRY ON THE WAR STARTS THIS WEEK.
OH THAT GOAL
THE HAND OF GOD STUCK TWICE THIS WEEK SADLY HE MAY HAVE BEEN A GREAT PLAYER BUT THAT WILL BE REALLY THE ONLY THING HE WILL EVER BE REMEMBERED FOR.
THE NOTTINGHAM PARADE (5 DECEMBER)
(THE ENGLISH DEFENCE LEAGUE)
WHILST OUR LADS ARE REMEMBERING THE FALLEN AT THE SERVICE ON THIS SATURDAY ANOTHER GROWING GROUP, NOT DISSIMILAR TO THAT OF THE “BNP” WILL ALSO BE PARADING, WERE WE DON’T KNOW BUT IT SEEMS A BIT OF BAD PLANNING THAT THE TWO SHOULD SHARE THE SAME DAY, I HAVE ADDED A “YOUTUBE” LINK TO THERE VIEWS BELOW THIS EDITORIAL.
I MUST POINT OUT I DO NOT SUPPORT THIS GROUP ALTHOUGH SOME OF THERE THOUGHT ARE GROWING ON ME.
RHQ PASS ON’S
SOME OF YOU MAY NOT BE AWARE THAT A FEW OF US DO RECEIVE ON A REGULAR BASIS NEWSLETTERS SENT OUT FROM RHQ CHILWELL (THANK YOU TO THEM ALONE FOE KEEPING US UP TO DATE)
WHAT FOLLOWS IS A REQUEST SENT TO THEM.
HISTORIAN SEEKS MEMOIRS BY FORGOTTEN HEROES OF THE BATTLE OF THE SOMME
HISTORIAN HUGH SEBAG-MONTEFIORE IS LOOKING FOR ACCOUNTS BY SOLDIERS WHO SERVED IN THE SHERWOOD FORESTERS AND WORCESTERSHIRE REGIMENTS, OR ANY OTHER REGIMENT, DURING THE JULY-NOVEMBER 1916 BATTLE OF THE SOMME.
THIS IS IN CONNECTION WITH A BOOK ON THE FIGHTING ON THE SOMME COMMISSIONED BY PENGUIN WHICH HE IS RESEARCHING.
THE BOOK WILL FOCUS ON THE CAPTURE OR ATTEMPTED CAPTURE OF THE CHAIN OF VILLAGES AND STRONGPOINTS WHICH HAD TO BE OVERCOME IF THE GERMAN LINE WAS TO BE BROKEN AND WILL COVER ACTIONS INVOLVING THE 2ND, 1ST/5TH, 1ST/6TH, 1ST/7TH, 11TH, 15TH AND 16TH BATTALIONS OF THE SHERWOOD FORESTERS AND THE 2ND, 3RD, 4TH AND 10TH BATTALIONS OF THE WORCESTERS.
BY WAY OF ILLUSTRATION ONLY, THESE ACTIONS INCLUDE THE VALIANT EFFORTS BY 1ST/5TH, 1ST/7TH AND 11TH SHERWOOD FORESTERS TO REACH GERMAN LINES ON 1/7/1916, THE FIRST DAY OF THE BATTLE, AND THE 16TH SHERWOOD FORESTERS’ 13/11/1916 CAPTURE OF ST PIERRE DIVION; AND THE ROLES PLAYED BY THE 1ST AND 3RD WORCESTERS’ IN THE RESPECTIVE CAPTURES OF CONTALMAISON AND LEIPZIG SALIENT ON 7/7/1916.
CONTACT HUGH SEBAG-MONTEFIORE AT 37 TANZA ROAD, LONDON NW3 2UA OR ON 0207-435-1035 OR AT http://webmail.ntlworld.com/do/mail/message/mailto?to=sebags%40hsmontefiore.com
AN OBITUARY PRINTED IN THE LONDON TIMES
TODAY WE MOURN THE PASSING OF A BELOVED OLD FRIEND, “COMMON SENSE” WHO HAS BEEN WITH US FOR MANY YEARS.
NO ONE KNOWS FOR SURE HOW OLD HE WAS, SINCE HIS BIRTH RECORDS WERE LONG AGO LOST IN BUREAUCRATIC RED TAPE.
HE WILL BE REMEMBERED AS HAVING CULTIVATED SUCH VALUABLE LESSONS AS:
- KNOWING WHEN TO COME IN OUT OF THE RAIN;
- WHY THE EARLY BIRD GETS THE WORM;
- LIFE ISN'T ALWAYS FAIR;
- AND MAYBE IT WAS MY FAULT.
COMMON SENSE LIVED BY SIMPLE, SOUND FINANCIAL POLICIES (DON'T SPEND MORE THAN YOU CAN EARN) AND RELIABLE STRATEGIES (ADULTS, NOT CHILDREN, ARE IN CHARGE).
HIS HEALTH BEGAN TO DETERIORATE RAPIDLY WHEN WELL-INTENTIONED BUT OVERBEARING REGULATIONS WERE SET IN PLACE.
REPORTS OF A 6-YEAR-OLD BOY CHARGED WITH SEXUAL HARASSMENT FOR KISSING A CLASSMATE;
TEENS SUSPENDED FROM SCHOOL FOR USING MOUTHWASH AFTER LUNCH;
AND A TEACHER FIRED FOR REPRIMANDING AN UNRULY STUDENT, ONLY WORSENED HIS CONDITION.
COMMON SENSE LOST GROUND WHEN PARENTS ATTACKED TEACHERS FOR DOING THE JOB THAT THEY THEMSELVES HAD FAILED TO DO IN DISCIPLINING THEIR UNRULY CHILDREN.
IT DECLINED EVEN FURTHER WHEN SCHOOLS WERE REQUIRED TO GET PARENTAL CONSENT TO ADMINISTER SUN LOTION OR AN ASPIRIN TO A STUDENT;
BUT COULD NOT INFORM PARENTS WHEN A STUDENT BECAME PREGNANT AND WANTED TO HAVE AN ABORTION.
COMMON SENSE LOST THE WILL TO LIVE AS THE CHURCHES BECAME BUSINESSES;
AND CRIMINALS RECEIVED BETTER TREATMENT THAN THEIR VICTIMS.
COMMON SENSE TOOK A BEATING WHEN YOU COULDN'T DEFEND YOURSELF FROM A BURGLAR IN YOUR OWN HOME AND THE BURGLAR COULD SUE YOU FOR ASSAULT.
COMMON SENSE FINALLY GAVE UP THE WILL TO LIVE, AFTER A WOMAN FAILED TO REALISE THAT A STEAMING CUP OF COFFEE WAS HOT.
SHE SPILLED A LITTLE IN HER LAP, AND WAS PROMPTLY AWARDED A HUGE SETTLEMENT.
COMMON SENSE WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH, BY HIS PARENTS, TRUTH AND TRUST, BY HIS WIFE, DISCRETION, BY HIS DAUGHTER, RESPONSIBILITY, AND BY HIS SON, REASON.
HE IS SURVIVED BY HIS 4 STEPBROTHERS;
I KNOW MY RIGHTS, I WANT IT NOW,
SOMEONE ELSE IS TO BLAME,
AND I'M A VICTIM
NOT MANY ATTENDED HIS FUNERAL BECAUSE SO FEW REALISED HE WAS GONE.
IF YOU STILL REMEMBER HIM, PASS THIS ON. IF NOT, JOIN THE MAJORITY AND DO NOTHING.
SERIES CATCH UP
YOU ARE ALL BY NOW FULLY UP TO SPEED WITH MOST WEB SITES THAT ALLOW YOU TO LOOK AT PREVIOUSLY SHOWN TV. PROGRAMMES FOR UP TO 30 DAYS AFTER THEY HAVE BEEN SCREENED LIVE, SUCH AS BBC i PLAYER, ITV.COM, MORE 4 ETC.
WELL FOR THOSE THAT ARE ADDICTED TO THE TV. AND THE INTERNET THERE IS MORE;
THERE IS OUT IN “WEB LAND” PLENTY TO CATCH UP WITH, THAT IS FREE, FROM OLD COMPLETE TV. SERIES, TO ONE OF DRAMAS AND DOCUMENTARIES, ONE SUCH PROGRAMME IS MICROSOFT’S NEW “ONLINE TV PLAYER” NO NEED TO REGISTER, IT IS FREE, AND CAN BE FOUND AT http://player.uk.msn.com/ GO IMMERSE YOURSELVES WITH SOME EPIC PROGRAMMES.
PRICE WARS
WE KEEP HEARING, THAT THE BBC IS STILL ATTEMPTING TO ADD A LITTLE MORE TO THE LICENCE FEE IN REFERENCE TO THOSE WHO USE THE “iPLAYER”
I CANNOT BELIEVE THAT THE LICENSING AUTHORITY WOULD ALLOW AN ADDITIONAL FEE FOR EVERY LICENCE
.
NOT ALL TV USER HAVE THE INTERNET IT WOULD BE FAR BETTER FOR THOSE THAT DO WANT TO WATCH THESE CHANNELS, TO PAY A SUBSCRIPTION FEE, FOR A KEY TO USE THAT FACILITY.
WELCOME HOME PARADES
OFFICIAL DETAILS HAVE NOW BEEN RECEIVED ON WHERE AND WHEN THESE WILL TAKE PLACE, I EXPECT THERE WILL BE MORE DETAIL LATER.
3 DECEMBER WORCESTER
TO BE SEATED IN WORCESTER CATHEDRAL BY NO LATER THAN 1020 HOURS – THE ASSOCIATION HAS BEEN GRANTED 50 SEATS AND THE PRIORITY WILL GO TO THOSE FROM WORCESTERSHIRE.
THOSE WISHING TO ATTEND THE SERVICE ARE REQUESTED TO INFORM RHQ MERCIAN (WORCESTER) AT NORTON BARRACKS.
AFTER THE SERVICE THERE WILL BE A MARCH PAST AND THE MAYOR OF WORCESTER WILL TAKE THE SALUTE. ASSOCIATION MEMBERS ARE INVITED TO FALL IN BEHIND THE BATTALION AND MARCH WITH THEM.
THOSE STANDARD BEARERS UNABLE TO MARCH ARE INVITED TO STAND BY THE SALUTING DAIS WHICH WILL BE SITUATED OUTSIDE THE GUILDHALL.
4 DECEMBER: DERBY
TO BE SEATED IN DERBY CATHEDRAL BY NO LATER THAN 1020 HOURS – THE ASSOCIATION HAS BEEN GRANTED 50 SEATS AND THE PRIORITY WILL GO TO THOSE FROM DERBYSHIRE.
THOSE WISHING TO ATTEND THE SERVICE ARE REQUESTED TO INFORM THIS HEADQUARTERS. (CHILWELL)
AFTER THE SERVICE THERE WILL BE A MARCH PAST AND THE MAYOR OF DERBY WILL TAKE THE SALUTE.
ASSOCIATION MEMBERS ARE INVITED TO FALL IN BEHIND THE BATTALION AND MARCH WITH THEM.
THOSE STANDARD BEARERS UNABLE TO MARCH ARE INVITED TO STAND BY THE SALUTING DAIS WHICH WILL BE SITUATED ON IRON GATE (BY THORNTONS)
AFTER THE MARCH PAST A RECEPTION WILL BE HELD IN THE ASSEMBLY ROOMS AT WHICH THE ASSOCIATION HAS BEEN GRANTED 20 PLACES.
BRANCH CHAIRMEN, PRESIDENTS, SECRETARIES AND STANDARD BEARERS WILL BE GIVEN PRIORITY.
AGAIN, NAMES OF THOSE WISHING TO ATTEND ARE TO BE NOTIFIED TO THIS HEADQUARTERS (CHILWELL).
(FOR THOSE THAT DON’T GET INTO THE RECEPTION THERE WILL BE A GET TOGETHER AT THE “STANDING ORDER” AFTER THE PARADE.)
5 DECEMBER: NOTTINGHAM
TO BE SEATED IN ST MARY’S CHURCH BY NO LATER THAN 0920 HOURS – THE ASSOCIATION HAS BEEN GRANTED 50 SEATS AND THE PRIORITY WILL GO TO THOSE FROM NOTTINGHAMSHIRE.
THOSE WISHING TO ATTEND THE SERVICE ARE REQUESTED TO INFORM THIS HEADQUARTERS.
AFTER THE SERVICE THERE WILL BE A MARCH PAST AND THE LORD MAYOR OF NOTTINGHAM WILL TAKE THE SALUTE.
ASSOCIATION MEMBERS ARE INVITED TO FALL IN BEHIND THE BATTALION AND MARCH WITH THEM.
THOSE STANDARD BEARERS UNABLE TO MARCH ARE INVITED TO STAND BY THE SALUTING DAIS WHICH WILL BE SITUATED ON THE MARKET SQUARE. (BY DEBENHAMS (DOOR NEAREST THE COUNCIL HOUSE))
AFTER THE MARCH PAST A RECEPTION WILL BE HELD IN THE MAYOR’S PARLOUR AT WHICH THE ASSOCIATION HAS BEEN GRANTED 20 PLACES.
BRANCH CHAIRMEN, PRESIDENTS, SECRETARIES AND STANDARD BEARERS WILL BE GIVEN PRIORITY.
AGAIN, NAMES OF THOSE WISHING TO ATTEND ARE TO BE NOTIFIED TO THIS HEADQUARTERS (CHILWELL).
(FOR THOSE THAT DON’T GET INTO THE RECEPTION THERE WILL BE A GET TOGETHER IN “YATES’S WINE LODGE” AFTER THE PARADE)
ON THE QUITE I AM LEAD TO BELIEVE THAT FURTHER PARADES IN MARCH WILL EVENTUALLY BE MENTIONED.
PARCELS TO TROOPS IN THEATRE
AS THE SEASON OF GOOD WILL IS NEARLY UPON US, THE BRITISH PUBLIC ARE BEING URGED TO HELP THE FORCES AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE BY REFRAINING FROM SENDING CHRISTMAS PARCELS TO TROOPS IN AFGHANISTAN.
SOLDIERS SERVING IN THEATRE ARE LITERALLY BEING OVERWHELMED BY SUPPORT FROM THE BRITISH PUBLIC WHO GENEROUSLY POST UNSOLICITED PARCELS, PUTTING A MASSIVE STRAIN ON THE FORCES POST OFFICE IN CAMP BASTION, RESULTING IN PACKAGES FROM FRIENDS AND FAMILY TAKING LONGER TO REACH THE INTENDED RECIPIENTS.
MANY OF THE PARCELS ARE ADDRESSED TO CHAPLAINS WHO HAVE LONG LEFT THEATRE, BUT WHOSE LEGACY CONTINUES.
PADRE RICHARD DOWNES, WHO IS THE BRITISH CHAPLAIN AT CAMP BASTION, SAID:
"THE ENDURING FAMILIES FREE MAIL SERVICE ENABLES FAMILIES AND CLOSE FRIENDS OF SERVICE PERSONNEL TO SEND PACKAGES OUT TO THEATRE.
WHILE SUCH UNSOLICITED PARCELS ARE WITHOUT DOUBT POPULAR WITH RECIPIENTS, THE ALL-IMPORTANT PERSONAL MAIL FROM SOLDIERS' FAMILIES BECOMES SIGNIFICANTLY DELAYED.
ONLY A SMALL FRACTION OF THE UNSOLICITED PARCELS MAKE IT TO THE FRONT LINE, THE REST ARE PROCESSED BY STAFF IN CAMP BASTION AND THE CONTENTS HELD IN STORAGE IN WELFARE REST AREAS AND CHURCHES UNTIL THEY CAN BE SENT ON.
SOME OF THE CONTENTS, INCLUDING TOILETRY ITEMS, LIE UNTOUCHED FOR MONTHS AT A TIME AND ONE CHAPLAIN REPORTED THAT HE HAD 70 BRAND NEW TOOTHBRUSHES IN THE BACK OF HIS CHURCH IN A FORWARD OPERATING BASE (FOB).
IN RESPONSE TO THE GROWING PROBLEM, THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE IS WORKING WITH THE FORCES CHARITY SSAFA TO ENABLE GENEROUS MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC TO DONATE MONEY TO THE CHARITY AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO SENDING PARCELS.
THE OPERATIONAL WELFARE FUND IS FOCUSED ON PROVIDING SUPPORT DIRECT TO THE FRONT LINE AND ENABLES COMMANDERS ON THE GROUND TO BID FOR THOSE ITEMS WHICH THEY KNOW WILL BOOST THE TROOPS' MORALE.
PADRE DOWNES SAID:
"THE POSTAL SERVICE PUTS ON A MASSIVE EXTRA PUSH AT CHRISTMAS AND PUT EXTRA FLIGHTS ON TO GET THE STUFF HERE. BUT GETTING THE MAIL OUT TO THE FOBS ALSO TAKES LONGER, AS MAIL MUST FIT IN AROUND OPERATIONAL TRANSPORT PRIORITIES.
"I THANK THE BRITISH PUBLIC FOR THEIR SUPPORT BUT I WOULD ASK THAT THEY KEEP THE PRESSURE OFF THE POSTAL SYSTEM OVER THE CHRISTMAS PERIOD.
THE BRITISH MILITARY ARE A GENEROUS BUNCH AND THE TROOPS WILL ALWAYS SHARE WITH THOSE WHOSE PARCELS MAY HAVE BEEN HELD UP."
IF YOU HAVE FRIENDS/NEIGHBOURS INVOLVED IN COLLECTING/SENDING PARCELS TO AFGHANISTAN, PLEASE PASS ON THIS INFORMATION TO THEM.
POSTAL SCAM
CAN YOU CIRCULATE THIS AROUND
ESPECIALLY AS XMAS IS FAST APPROACHING - IT HAS BEEN CONFIRMED BY ROYAL MAIL.
THE TRADING STANDARDS OFFICE ARE MAKING PEOPLE AWARE OF THE FOLLOWING SCAM:A CARD IS POSTED THROUGH YOUR DOORFROM A COMPANY CALLED PDS (PARCEL DELIVERY SERVICE)
SUGGESTING THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DELIVER A PARCEL AND THAT YOU NEED TO CONTACT THEM ON:
0906 6611911 (A PREMIUM RATE NUMBER).
DO NOT CALL THIS NUMBER, AS THIS IS A MAIL SCAMORIGINATING FROM BELIZE.
IF YOU CALL THE NUMBER AND YOU START TO HEAR A RECORDED MESSAGE YOU WILL ALREADY HAVE BEEN BILLED £15 FOR THE PHONE CALL.
1WFR REGIMENTAL HISTORY BOOK
ALL PERSONNEL ARE REMINDED THAT THE PRE-ORDER DISCOUNT FOR THE REGIMENTAL HISTORY CEASED ON 30 OCTOBER 2009. ORDERS FOR THE HISTORY WILL NOW BE AT THE MARKET PRICE OF £21.00.
THE ORDER FORM IS STILL ON THE LARGE PAGE
A WEEKEND AWAY
“ANDY JAMES” IS PUTTING TOGETHER A TRIP OVER THE WEEKEND 7 TO 10 MAY 2010.
INITIALLY STAYING AT “THE ROYAL ASTOR HOTEL” IN OSTEND ON THE FRIDAY, AND THEN VISITS ON THE SATURDAY TO “TYNE COT” AND SUNDAY THE “SOMME” BATTLEFIELD AREA.
THE COST WILL BE £220.00 PER PERSON WITH A SINGLE SUPPLEMENT OF £90.00.
ANYONE INTERESTED CAN CONTACT HIM ON 01283 810347 OR 07933 332269 OR EMAIL JAMESJA2@AOL.COM
SENDING EMAILS
I SHOULD REMIND YOU HERE THAT EMAIL “IN BOXES” ARE ONLY DESIGNED TO TAKE INDIVIDUAL LUMPS OF INFORMATION OR PHOTOGRAPHS UP TO THE SIZE OF 10MB ANY LARGER AND THEY WILL REJECT THE EMAIL AND RETURN IT TO YOU, IF THIS HAPPENS YOU WILL NEED TO SHRINK THE MESSAGE, OR BREAK IT DOWN, INTO PACKAGES NO BIGGER THAN 10MB.
YOU SHOULD ALSO NOTE WITH THIS THAT ALL EMAIL BOXES WILL ONLY TAKE 30MB IN TOTAL, THEN AGAIN IT WILL REJECT WHAT YOU ARE SENDING.
ADDRESS
MY NEW ADDRESS FOR ALL THOSE THAT HAVE ASKED IS AS FOLLOWS:
24 COLLEGE STREET
LONG EATON
DERBYSHIRE
NG10 4ND
THERE IS NO CHANGES TO EMAIL OR TELEPHONE NUMBERS.
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL VIRUS, HOAX SCAMS, ETC THAT I RECIEVE WILL FIRST APPEAR ON THE FRONT PAGE FOR SOME WEEKS THEY WILL THEN BE PLACED INTO THE VIRUS SECTION ON THE LARGE PAGE.
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IF YOU NEED TO CONTACT THE REGIMENT THESE ARE THE NUMBERS:
COMMANDER REAR PARTY:
MAJ JEZ JEROME 02890 420133
FAMILIES’ OFFICER:
CAPT NOEL MAGILL 02890 420251
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THERE HAS BEEN A QUERY ON MY EMAIL ADDRESS IT IS SPEEDYMEAD2409@NTLWORLD.COM
MY TELEPHONE NUMBER IS 0115 9728752
NEW EVENTS
IT IS IMPOSSIBLE FOR ME TO KNOW OF EVERY EVENT THAT MAY TAKE PLACE WITHIN OUR RECRUITING AREA THAT MAYBE OF SOME INTEREST TO OTHERS, THESE MAYBE VETERANS PARADES DEDICATIONS FAIRS WERE VETERANS OF OUR EX REGIMENTS WILL ATTEND CIVIC RECEPTIONS ETC.
LET ME KNOW IF YOU HEAR ANYTHING, IT MAY BOOST THE ATTENDANCE, AND YOU MAY SEE PEOPLE YOU HAVE NOT SEEN FOR YEARS
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NEWSPAPER ARTICLES
WHILST I RECEIVE BOTH THE DERBY EVENING TELEGRAPH, AND NOTTINGHAM EVENING POST, MANY OF YOU HAVE LOCAL PAPERS THAT I DO NOT SEE, SOME MAY CONTAIN INFORMATION ON OUR OLD REGIMENTS OR EVEN UP TO DATE STUFF ON 2 MERCIAN IF YOU FIND ANYTHING LET ME KNOW THEY MAY HAVE A WEB SITE I CAN STEAL THE DETAILS FROM.
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PHOTOGRAPHS: ONE OF THE MAIN REASONS PEOPLE KEEP COMING BACK TO THE SITE IS THE PHOTOGRAPHS, WHILST I AM NOT GOING TO PLACE THE LOT ON THE SITE (I HAVE SOME 2000+) MORE PHOTOGRAPHS ARE MOST WELCOME, ALL YOU NEW GUYS THAT HAVE FOUND THE SITE PLEASE NOTE.
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WELL NOT A GREAT DEAL HAS HAPPENED HERE THIS WEEK, I HAVE BEEN NO WHERE IMPORTANT, AND I HAVE NOT REALLY DONE A GREAT DEAL OTHER THAN SHOPPING AND A BRIEF VISIT WITH THE DRAGON TO THE LOCAL FAIR.
STILL IT HAS BEEN BUSY EMAILS, STILL ARRIVE WITH A MULTITUDE OF QUESTIONS, THAT SEND YOU OFF TO THE REALMS OF BOOKS AND THE INTERNET TO INVESTIGATE AND SEND A POSITIVE REPLY.
I READ TODAY IN THE “SUNDAY TELEGRAPH” OF ANOTHER SET OF LEAKED DOCUMENTS DEALING WITH THE “IRAQ” WAR THAT AGAIN GOES INTO GREAT DETAIL HOW THE GOVERNMENT HAS YET AGAIN TRIED TO COVER UP ITS FAILURES ON THE LACK OF EQUIPMENT AND RESOURCES.
IRONIC THAT THE ENQUIRY ON THE WAR STARTS THIS WEEK.
OH THAT GOAL
THE HAND OF GOD STUCK TWICE THIS WEEK SADLY HE MAY HAVE BEEN A GREAT PLAYER BUT THAT WILL BE REALLY THE ONLY THING HE WILL EVER BE REMEMBERED FOR.
THE NOTTINGHAM PARADE (5 DECEMBER)
(THE ENGLISH DEFENCE LEAGUE)
WHILST OUR LADS ARE REMEMBERING THE FALLEN AT THE SERVICE ON THIS SATURDAY ANOTHER GROWING GROUP, NOT DISSIMILAR TO THAT OF THE “BNP” WILL ALSO BE PARADING, WERE WE DON’T KNOW BUT IT SEEMS A BIT OF BAD PLANNING THAT THE TWO SHOULD SHARE THE SAME DAY, I HAVE ADDED A “YOUTUBE” LINK TO THERE VIEWS BELOW THIS EDITORIAL.
I MUST POINT OUT I DO NOT SUPPORT THIS GROUP ALTHOUGH SOME OF THERE THOUGHT ARE GROWING ON ME.
RHQ PASS ON’S
SOME OF YOU MAY NOT BE AWARE THAT A FEW OF US DO RECEIVE ON A REGULAR BASIS NEWSLETTERS SENT OUT FROM RHQ CHILWELL (THANK YOU TO THEM ALONE FOE KEEPING US UP TO DATE)
WHAT FOLLOWS IS A REQUEST SENT TO THEM.
HISTORIAN SEEKS MEMOIRS BY FORGOTTEN HEROES OF THE BATTLE OF THE SOMME
HISTORIAN HUGH SEBAG-MONTEFIORE IS LOOKING FOR ACCOUNTS BY SOLDIERS WHO SERVED IN THE SHERWOOD FORESTERS AND WORCESTERSHIRE REGIMENTS, OR ANY OTHER REGIMENT, DURING THE JULY-NOVEMBER 1916 BATTLE OF THE SOMME.
THIS IS IN CONNECTION WITH A BOOK ON THE FIGHTING ON THE SOMME COMMISSIONED BY PENGUIN WHICH HE IS RESEARCHING.
THE BOOK WILL FOCUS ON THE CAPTURE OR ATTEMPTED CAPTURE OF THE CHAIN OF VILLAGES AND STRONGPOINTS WHICH HAD TO BE OVERCOME IF THE GERMAN LINE WAS TO BE BROKEN AND WILL COVER ACTIONS INVOLVING THE 2ND, 1ST/5TH, 1ST/6TH, 1ST/7TH, 11TH, 15TH AND 16TH BATTALIONS OF THE SHERWOOD FORESTERS AND THE 2ND, 3RD, 4TH AND 10TH BATTALIONS OF THE WORCESTERS.
BY WAY OF ILLUSTRATION ONLY, THESE ACTIONS INCLUDE THE VALIANT EFFORTS BY 1ST/5TH, 1ST/7TH AND 11TH SHERWOOD FORESTERS TO REACH GERMAN LINES ON 1/7/1916, THE FIRST DAY OF THE BATTLE, AND THE 16TH SHERWOOD FORESTERS’ 13/11/1916 CAPTURE OF ST PIERRE DIVION; AND THE ROLES PLAYED BY THE 1ST AND 3RD WORCESTERS’ IN THE RESPECTIVE CAPTURES OF CONTALMAISON AND LEIPZIG SALIENT ON 7/7/1916.
CONTACT HUGH SEBAG-MONTEFIORE AT 37 TANZA ROAD, LONDON NW3 2UA OR ON 0207-435-1035 OR AT http://webmail.ntlworld.com/do/mail/message/mailto?to=sebags%40hsmontefiore.com
AN OBITUARY PRINTED IN THE LONDON TIMES
TODAY WE MOURN THE PASSING OF A BELOVED OLD FRIEND, “COMMON SENSE” WHO HAS BEEN WITH US FOR MANY YEARS.
NO ONE KNOWS FOR SURE HOW OLD HE WAS, SINCE HIS BIRTH RECORDS WERE LONG AGO LOST IN BUREAUCRATIC RED TAPE.
HE WILL BE REMEMBERED AS HAVING CULTIVATED SUCH VALUABLE LESSONS AS:
- KNOWING WHEN TO COME IN OUT OF THE RAIN;
- WHY THE EARLY BIRD GETS THE WORM;
- LIFE ISN'T ALWAYS FAIR;
- AND MAYBE IT WAS MY FAULT.
COMMON SENSE LIVED BY SIMPLE, SOUND FINANCIAL POLICIES (DON'T SPEND MORE THAN YOU CAN EARN) AND RELIABLE STRATEGIES (ADULTS, NOT CHILDREN, ARE IN CHARGE).
HIS HEALTH BEGAN TO DETERIORATE RAPIDLY WHEN WELL-INTENTIONED BUT OVERBEARING REGULATIONS WERE SET IN PLACE.
REPORTS OF A 6-YEAR-OLD BOY CHARGED WITH SEXUAL HARASSMENT FOR KISSING A CLASSMATE;
TEENS SUSPENDED FROM SCHOOL FOR USING MOUTHWASH AFTER LUNCH;
AND A TEACHER FIRED FOR REPRIMANDING AN UNRULY STUDENT, ONLY WORSENED HIS CONDITION.
COMMON SENSE LOST GROUND WHEN PARENTS ATTACKED TEACHERS FOR DOING THE JOB THAT THEY THEMSELVES HAD FAILED TO DO IN DISCIPLINING THEIR UNRULY CHILDREN.
IT DECLINED EVEN FURTHER WHEN SCHOOLS WERE REQUIRED TO GET PARENTAL CONSENT TO ADMINISTER SUN LOTION OR AN ASPIRIN TO A STUDENT;
BUT COULD NOT INFORM PARENTS WHEN A STUDENT BECAME PREGNANT AND WANTED TO HAVE AN ABORTION.
COMMON SENSE LOST THE WILL TO LIVE AS THE CHURCHES BECAME BUSINESSES;
AND CRIMINALS RECEIVED BETTER TREATMENT THAN THEIR VICTIMS.
COMMON SENSE TOOK A BEATING WHEN YOU COULDN'T DEFEND YOURSELF FROM A BURGLAR IN YOUR OWN HOME AND THE BURGLAR COULD SUE YOU FOR ASSAULT.
COMMON SENSE FINALLY GAVE UP THE WILL TO LIVE, AFTER A WOMAN FAILED TO REALISE THAT A STEAMING CUP OF COFFEE WAS HOT.
SHE SPILLED A LITTLE IN HER LAP, AND WAS PROMPTLY AWARDED A HUGE SETTLEMENT.
COMMON SENSE WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH, BY HIS PARENTS, TRUTH AND TRUST, BY HIS WIFE, DISCRETION, BY HIS DAUGHTER, RESPONSIBILITY, AND BY HIS SON, REASON.
HE IS SURVIVED BY HIS 4 STEPBROTHERS;
I KNOW MY RIGHTS, I WANT IT NOW,
SOMEONE ELSE IS TO BLAME,
AND I'M A VICTIM
NOT MANY ATTENDED HIS FUNERAL BECAUSE SO FEW REALISED HE WAS GONE.
IF YOU STILL REMEMBER HIM, PASS THIS ON. IF NOT, JOIN THE MAJORITY AND DO NOTHING.
SERIES CATCH UP
YOU ARE ALL BY NOW FULLY UP TO SPEED WITH MOST WEB SITES THAT ALLOW YOU TO LOOK AT PREVIOUSLY SHOWN TV. PROGRAMMES FOR UP TO 30 DAYS AFTER THEY HAVE BEEN SCREENED LIVE, SUCH AS BBC i PLAYER, ITV.COM, MORE 4 ETC.
WELL FOR THOSE THAT ARE ADDICTED TO THE TV. AND THE INTERNET THERE IS MORE;
THERE IS OUT IN “WEB LAND” PLENTY TO CATCH UP WITH, THAT IS FREE, FROM OLD COMPLETE TV. SERIES, TO ONE OF DRAMAS AND DOCUMENTARIES, ONE SUCH PROGRAMME IS MICROSOFT’S NEW “ONLINE TV PLAYER” NO NEED TO REGISTER, IT IS FREE, AND CAN BE FOUND AT http://player.uk.msn.com/ GO IMMERSE YOURSELVES WITH SOME EPIC PROGRAMMES.
PRICE WARS
WE KEEP HEARING, THAT THE BBC IS STILL ATTEMPTING TO ADD A LITTLE MORE TO THE LICENCE FEE IN REFERENCE TO THOSE WHO USE THE “iPLAYER”
I CANNOT BELIEVE THAT THE LICENSING AUTHORITY WOULD ALLOW AN ADDITIONAL FEE FOR EVERY LICENCE
.
NOT ALL TV USER HAVE THE INTERNET IT WOULD BE FAR BETTER FOR THOSE THAT DO WANT TO WATCH THESE CHANNELS, TO PAY A SUBSCRIPTION FEE, FOR A KEY TO USE THAT FACILITY.
WELCOME HOME PARADES
OFFICIAL DETAILS HAVE NOW BEEN RECEIVED ON WHERE AND WHEN THESE WILL TAKE PLACE, I EXPECT THERE WILL BE MORE DETAIL LATER.
3 DECEMBER WORCESTER
TO BE SEATED IN WORCESTER CATHEDRAL BY NO LATER THAN 1020 HOURS – THE ASSOCIATION HAS BEEN GRANTED 50 SEATS AND THE PRIORITY WILL GO TO THOSE FROM WORCESTERSHIRE.
THOSE WISHING TO ATTEND THE SERVICE ARE REQUESTED TO INFORM RHQ MERCIAN (WORCESTER) AT NORTON BARRACKS.
AFTER THE SERVICE THERE WILL BE A MARCH PAST AND THE MAYOR OF WORCESTER WILL TAKE THE SALUTE. ASSOCIATION MEMBERS ARE INVITED TO FALL IN BEHIND THE BATTALION AND MARCH WITH THEM.
THOSE STANDARD BEARERS UNABLE TO MARCH ARE INVITED TO STAND BY THE SALUTING DAIS WHICH WILL BE SITUATED OUTSIDE THE GUILDHALL.
4 DECEMBER: DERBY
TO BE SEATED IN DERBY CATHEDRAL BY NO LATER THAN 1020 HOURS – THE ASSOCIATION HAS BEEN GRANTED 50 SEATS AND THE PRIORITY WILL GO TO THOSE FROM DERBYSHIRE.
THOSE WISHING TO ATTEND THE SERVICE ARE REQUESTED TO INFORM THIS HEADQUARTERS. (CHILWELL)
AFTER THE SERVICE THERE WILL BE A MARCH PAST AND THE MAYOR OF DERBY WILL TAKE THE SALUTE.
ASSOCIATION MEMBERS ARE INVITED TO FALL IN BEHIND THE BATTALION AND MARCH WITH THEM.
THOSE STANDARD BEARERS UNABLE TO MARCH ARE INVITED TO STAND BY THE SALUTING DAIS WHICH WILL BE SITUATED ON IRON GATE (BY THORNTONS)
AFTER THE MARCH PAST A RECEPTION WILL BE HELD IN THE ASSEMBLY ROOMS AT WHICH THE ASSOCIATION HAS BEEN GRANTED 20 PLACES.
BRANCH CHAIRMEN, PRESIDENTS, SECRETARIES AND STANDARD BEARERS WILL BE GIVEN PRIORITY.
AGAIN, NAMES OF THOSE WISHING TO ATTEND ARE TO BE NOTIFIED TO THIS HEADQUARTERS (CHILWELL).
(FOR THOSE THAT DON’T GET INTO THE RECEPTION THERE WILL BE A GET TOGETHER AT THE “STANDING ORDER” AFTER THE PARADE.)
5 DECEMBER: NOTTINGHAM
TO BE SEATED IN ST MARY’S CHURCH BY NO LATER THAN 0920 HOURS – THE ASSOCIATION HAS BEEN GRANTED 50 SEATS AND THE PRIORITY WILL GO TO THOSE FROM NOTTINGHAMSHIRE.
THOSE WISHING TO ATTEND THE SERVICE ARE REQUESTED TO INFORM THIS HEADQUARTERS.
AFTER THE SERVICE THERE WILL BE A MARCH PAST AND THE LORD MAYOR OF NOTTINGHAM WILL TAKE THE SALUTE.
ASSOCIATION MEMBERS ARE INVITED TO FALL IN BEHIND THE BATTALION AND MARCH WITH THEM.
THOSE STANDARD BEARERS UNABLE TO MARCH ARE INVITED TO STAND BY THE SALUTING DAIS WHICH WILL BE SITUATED ON THE MARKET SQUARE. (BY DEBENHAMS (DOOR NEAREST THE COUNCIL HOUSE))
AFTER THE MARCH PAST A RECEPTION WILL BE HELD IN THE MAYOR’S PARLOUR AT WHICH THE ASSOCIATION HAS BEEN GRANTED 20 PLACES.
BRANCH CHAIRMEN, PRESIDENTS, SECRETARIES AND STANDARD BEARERS WILL BE GIVEN PRIORITY.
AGAIN, NAMES OF THOSE WISHING TO ATTEND ARE TO BE NOTIFIED TO THIS HEADQUARTERS (CHILWELL).
(FOR THOSE THAT DON’T GET INTO THE RECEPTION THERE WILL BE A GET TOGETHER IN “YATES’S WINE LODGE” AFTER THE PARADE)
ON THE QUITE I AM LEAD TO BELIEVE THAT FURTHER PARADES IN MARCH WILL EVENTUALLY BE MENTIONED.
PARCELS TO TROOPS IN THEATRE
AS THE SEASON OF GOOD WILL IS NEARLY UPON US, THE BRITISH PUBLIC ARE BEING URGED TO HELP THE FORCES AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE BY REFRAINING FROM SENDING CHRISTMAS PARCELS TO TROOPS IN AFGHANISTAN.
SOLDIERS SERVING IN THEATRE ARE LITERALLY BEING OVERWHELMED BY SUPPORT FROM THE BRITISH PUBLIC WHO GENEROUSLY POST UNSOLICITED PARCELS, PUTTING A MASSIVE STRAIN ON THE FORCES POST OFFICE IN CAMP BASTION, RESULTING IN PACKAGES FROM FRIENDS AND FAMILY TAKING LONGER TO REACH THE INTENDED RECIPIENTS.
MANY OF THE PARCELS ARE ADDRESSED TO CHAPLAINS WHO HAVE LONG LEFT THEATRE, BUT WHOSE LEGACY CONTINUES.
PADRE RICHARD DOWNES, WHO IS THE BRITISH CHAPLAIN AT CAMP BASTION, SAID:
"THE ENDURING FAMILIES FREE MAIL SERVICE ENABLES FAMILIES AND CLOSE FRIENDS OF SERVICE PERSONNEL TO SEND PACKAGES OUT TO THEATRE.
WHILE SUCH UNSOLICITED PARCELS ARE WITHOUT DOUBT POPULAR WITH RECIPIENTS, THE ALL-IMPORTANT PERSONAL MAIL FROM SOLDIERS' FAMILIES BECOMES SIGNIFICANTLY DELAYED.
ONLY A SMALL FRACTION OF THE UNSOLICITED PARCELS MAKE IT TO THE FRONT LINE, THE REST ARE PROCESSED BY STAFF IN CAMP BASTION AND THE CONTENTS HELD IN STORAGE IN WELFARE REST AREAS AND CHURCHES UNTIL THEY CAN BE SENT ON.
SOME OF THE CONTENTS, INCLUDING TOILETRY ITEMS, LIE UNTOUCHED FOR MONTHS AT A TIME AND ONE CHAPLAIN REPORTED THAT HE HAD 70 BRAND NEW TOOTHBRUSHES IN THE BACK OF HIS CHURCH IN A FORWARD OPERATING BASE (FOB).
IN RESPONSE TO THE GROWING PROBLEM, THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE IS WORKING WITH THE FORCES CHARITY SSAFA TO ENABLE GENEROUS MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC TO DONATE MONEY TO THE CHARITY AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO SENDING PARCELS.
THE OPERATIONAL WELFARE FUND IS FOCUSED ON PROVIDING SUPPORT DIRECT TO THE FRONT LINE AND ENABLES COMMANDERS ON THE GROUND TO BID FOR THOSE ITEMS WHICH THEY KNOW WILL BOOST THE TROOPS' MORALE.
PADRE DOWNES SAID:
"THE POSTAL SERVICE PUTS ON A MASSIVE EXTRA PUSH AT CHRISTMAS AND PUT EXTRA FLIGHTS ON TO GET THE STUFF HERE. BUT GETTING THE MAIL OUT TO THE FOBS ALSO TAKES LONGER, AS MAIL MUST FIT IN AROUND OPERATIONAL TRANSPORT PRIORITIES.
"I THANK THE BRITISH PUBLIC FOR THEIR SUPPORT BUT I WOULD ASK THAT THEY KEEP THE PRESSURE OFF THE POSTAL SYSTEM OVER THE CHRISTMAS PERIOD.
THE BRITISH MILITARY ARE A GENEROUS BUNCH AND THE TROOPS WILL ALWAYS SHARE WITH THOSE WHOSE PARCELS MAY HAVE BEEN HELD UP."
IF YOU HAVE FRIENDS/NEIGHBOURS INVOLVED IN COLLECTING/SENDING PARCELS TO AFGHANISTAN, PLEASE PASS ON THIS INFORMATION TO THEM.
POSTAL SCAM
CAN YOU CIRCULATE THIS AROUND
ESPECIALLY AS XMAS IS FAST APPROACHING - IT HAS BEEN CONFIRMED BY ROYAL MAIL.
THE TRADING STANDARDS OFFICE ARE MAKING PEOPLE AWARE OF THE FOLLOWING SCAM:A CARD IS POSTED THROUGH YOUR DOORFROM A COMPANY CALLED PDS (PARCEL DELIVERY SERVICE)
SUGGESTING THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DELIVER A PARCEL AND THAT YOU NEED TO CONTACT THEM ON:
0906 6611911 (A PREMIUM RATE NUMBER).
DO NOT CALL THIS NUMBER, AS THIS IS A MAIL SCAMORIGINATING FROM BELIZE.
IF YOU CALL THE NUMBER AND YOU START TO HEAR A RECORDED MESSAGE YOU WILL ALREADY HAVE BEEN BILLED £15 FOR THE PHONE CALL.
1WFR REGIMENTAL HISTORY BOOK
ALL PERSONNEL ARE REMINDED THAT THE PRE-ORDER DISCOUNT FOR THE REGIMENTAL HISTORY CEASED ON 30 OCTOBER 2009. ORDERS FOR THE HISTORY WILL NOW BE AT THE MARKET PRICE OF £21.00.
THE ORDER FORM IS STILL ON THE LARGE PAGE
A WEEKEND AWAY
“ANDY JAMES” IS PUTTING TOGETHER A TRIP OVER THE WEEKEND 7 TO 10 MAY 2010.
INITIALLY STAYING AT “THE ROYAL ASTOR HOTEL” IN OSTEND ON THE FRIDAY, AND THEN VISITS ON THE SATURDAY TO “TYNE COT” AND SUNDAY THE “SOMME” BATTLEFIELD AREA.
THE COST WILL BE £220.00 PER PERSON WITH A SINGLE SUPPLEMENT OF £90.00.
ANYONE INTERESTED CAN CONTACT HIM ON 01283 810347 OR 07933 332269 OR EMAIL JAMESJA2@AOL.COM
SENDING EMAILS
I SHOULD REMIND YOU HERE THAT EMAIL “IN BOXES” ARE ONLY DESIGNED TO TAKE INDIVIDUAL LUMPS OF INFORMATION OR PHOTOGRAPHS UP TO THE SIZE OF 10MB ANY LARGER AND THEY WILL REJECT THE EMAIL AND RETURN IT TO YOU, IF THIS HAPPENS YOU WILL NEED TO SHRINK THE MESSAGE, OR BREAK IT DOWN, INTO PACKAGES NO BIGGER THAN 10MB.
YOU SHOULD ALSO NOTE WITH THIS THAT ALL EMAIL BOXES WILL ONLY TAKE 30MB IN TOTAL, THEN AGAIN IT WILL REJECT WHAT YOU ARE SENDING.
ADDRESS
MY NEW ADDRESS FOR ALL THOSE THAT HAVE ASKED IS AS FOLLOWS:
24 COLLEGE STREET
LONG EATON
DERBYSHIRE
NG10 4ND
THERE IS NO CHANGES TO EMAIL OR TELEPHONE NUMBERS.
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL VIRUS, HOAX SCAMS, ETC THAT I RECIEVE WILL FIRST APPEAR ON THE FRONT PAGE FOR SOME WEEKS THEY WILL THEN BE PLACED INTO THE VIRUS SECTION ON THE LARGE PAGE.
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IF YOU NEED TO CONTACT THE REGIMENT THESE ARE THE NUMBERS:
COMMANDER REAR PARTY:
MAJ JEZ JEROME 02890 420133
FAMILIES’ OFFICER:
CAPT NOEL MAGILL 02890 420251
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THERE HAS BEEN A QUERY ON MY EMAIL ADDRESS IT IS SPEEDYMEAD2409@NTLWORLD.COM
MY TELEPHONE NUMBER IS 0115 9728752
NEW EVENTS
IT IS IMPOSSIBLE FOR ME TO KNOW OF EVERY EVENT THAT MAY TAKE PLACE WITHIN OUR RECRUITING AREA THAT MAYBE OF SOME INTEREST TO OTHERS, THESE MAYBE VETERANS PARADES DEDICATIONS FAIRS WERE VETERANS OF OUR EX REGIMENTS WILL ATTEND CIVIC RECEPTIONS ETC.
LET ME KNOW IF YOU HEAR ANYTHING, IT MAY BOOST THE ATTENDANCE, AND YOU MAY SEE PEOPLE YOU HAVE NOT SEEN FOR YEARS
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NEWSPAPER ARTICLES
WHILST I RECEIVE BOTH THE DERBY EVENING TELEGRAPH, AND NOTTINGHAM EVENING POST, MANY OF YOU HAVE LOCAL PAPERS THAT I DO NOT SEE, SOME MAY CONTAIN INFORMATION ON OUR OLD REGIMENTS OR EVEN UP TO DATE STUFF ON 2 MERCIAN IF YOU FIND ANYTHING LET ME KNOW THEY MAY HAVE A WEB SITE I CAN STEAL THE DETAILS FROM.
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PHOTOGRAPHS: ONE OF THE MAIN REASONS PEOPLE KEEP COMING BACK TO THE SITE IS THE PHOTOGRAPHS, WHILST I AM NOT GOING TO PLACE THE LOT ON THE SITE (I HAVE SOME 2000+) MORE PHOTOGRAPHS ARE MOST WELCOME, ALL YOU NEW GUYS THAT HAVE FOUND THE SITE PLEASE NOTE.
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WELCOME HOME DINNER
SSAFA DERBYSHIRE WELCOME HOME DINNER – 22 JAN 2010
SSAFA Derbyshire are hosting a Welcome Home Dinner for the 2nd Battalion on Fri 22 January 2010.
Tickets are available at £28.00. Further details from Col Mike Cheetham on 01773 828116.
SSAFA Derbyshire are hosting a Welcome Home Dinner for the 2nd Battalion on Fri 22 January 2010.
Tickets are available at £28.00. Further details from Col Mike Cheetham on 01773 828116.
THE ENGLISH DEFENCE LEAGUE
Worcesters
TYNE COT/ZONNERBEKE PHOTOGRAPHS
TWO SITES HAVE ADDED A GREAT MANY PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE TYNE COT MEMORIAL DAY, AND THE VISIT TO THE ZONNERBEKE MUSEUM.
JUST CLICK ON THES LINKS
REGIMENTAL MUSEUM
http://www.wfrmuseum.org.uk/sf_wf_memorial.htm
TYNE COT AND ZONNERBEKE
http://www.wo1.be/ned/evenementen/erbij/2009/oktober/passendale2410/body1.htm
JUST CLICK ON THES LINKS
REGIMENTAL MUSEUM
http://www.wfrmuseum.org.uk/sf_wf_memorial.htm
TYNE COT AND ZONNERBEKE
http://www.wo1.be/ned/evenementen/erbij/2009/oktober/passendale2410/body1.htm
THE SITE METER (SATURDAY 21 NOVEMBER 2009 MIDNIGHT)
The Statistics are as follows:
TOTAL = 61,984
Average Visit = 5.15
This Week (7 Days) SUNDAY
TO SATURDAY=493
Average per day = 70
THE FIGURES ON THE SITE ABOVE IS AS IT STANDS AT THIS MOMENT.
TOTAL = 61,984
Average Visit = 5.15
This Week (7 Days) SUNDAY
TO SATURDAY=493
Average per day = 70
THE FIGURES ON THE SITE ABOVE IS AS IT STANDS AT THIS MOMENT.
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USE THE LINK BELOW TO GET THE LATEST MOD INFORMATION ON ALL OPERATIONAL AREAS.
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YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS(These will be displayed if you are happy)
- TONY WILD-tony-wfr@tiscali.co.uk
- TERRY(Dinky)DEELEY-dinkydeeley@hotmail.com
- STEVE(KIP)CAINE-kipkano@hotmail.com
- JOHN MCEWAN-john.mcewan@nigerdock.com
- TONY(PEG)MARTIN-pegmartin@blueyonder.co.uk
- CROSS JOHNSON-johntyjohn@msn.com
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BARRY IMMS, COLIN INGHAM, FRANK INNIS, GED INOTT, JOHN IRWIN, ALAN JACKSON, MARK JACKSON, ANGUS JAMES, ANDY JAMES, SID JAMES, DAVID JESSOP, JOHN JOHNSON, RICHARD JOHNSON, KYM JOHNSON, PAUL JUKES, KEVIN KEEBLE, JOHN KELLEY, ALUN KELLY, MICK KELLY, HAROLD KENNEDY, KEITH KENWORTHY, GEOFF KIRBY, ROB KNOWLES, BOB LACEY, PETE LACKEY, KEITH LANG, TERRY LEDGARD, MICK LEEMING, OWEN LEWIS, TERRY LEWIS, DAVE LICENCE, MARK LINSDELL, SHARON LITTLE link to ZAK POUND, TONY LITTLER, FRANK MADGWICK, MAC MALLARD, MAZZ MARRIOTT, MICK MARSDEN, DEREK MARSH, ANTHONY (PEG)MARTIN, MIKE MASON, RICHARD MASON, STEVE MATHEWS, BARRY MAWBY, TERRY MARKHAM, MICK MARSDEN, MIKE MASON, ALEXANDER MCCANN, JOCK MCCART, KEV McCAULEY, ALAN McELROY, DAVE MCGARRY, STEVE MEAD, DAVID MIDDLEMISS, PETER MIDDLETON, KEVIN MOORE, ROB MORRIS, TREVOR MORRISON, GARY MOSS, STEVE NARBETT, BOB NASH, MARTIN NEEDHAM, CHRIS NESBIT, FRED NEWBOLD, REG NOBLE, JOHN NUGENT, DENNIS O’BRIEN, MICK OLIVANT, JOHN O’MAHONEY, BARRIE O’SULLIVAN, PETER OAKLEY, PAT PAGE, WILLIAM PARKIN, CHRIS PARR, JOHN PARROTT, DAVE PEACOCK , TONY PEACOCK, COLIN PERRY, DAVE PHILLIPS, JOHN PIKE, JEFF PITTAWAY, ALAN PLATTS, JOHN POTTINGER, ZAK POUND,see SHARON LITTLE, SAM POWNALL, BRIAN POYNER, ALLAN POYNER, LES PRESTON, JIMMY PRICE, ANDY PRICE, ROD PRICHARD, MIKE PRINCE, MALCOLM PULLEN, BARRY PYNE, GARY RATCLIFFE, MALCOLM RAPER , GLYN RAWSON, KEN READER, MICK REEVES, KEITH RENSHAW, NEIL RHODES, PAUL RICE, DERRIK RICE, BRIAN RICHARDSON, PAUL RILEY, DALE ROBINSON, MARK ROBERTSON, GEORGE ROCK, PETER RODERICK, FRANK ROSE, TED ROUND, BRIAN RUSSELL JAN RUTHERFORD, BARRY SALE, RICHARD SAULT, CHRIS SALES, STUART SCAIFE, GRAHAM SCOTT, BOB SCOTT, KEITH SEDDON, GARY SHOUT, NIGEL SMITH, RONNIE SMITH, JAMES(ANIMAL)SMITH, STEVE SMITH, NEIL SOLOMON, KEVIN SOMERS, PHIL SPEECHLEY, HENRY SPOONER, STEVE (GEORDIE) STEWART, KEITH STOKES, MIKE SULLIVAN,GEOFF SUMMERS, BRIAN SWINDELLS, BARRY SYMMONDS, CHRIS TAYLOR, CLIFF TAYLOR, DOUG TAYLOR, ROB TEGGIN, PHIL THACKER, DAVE THORPE, DAVE THOMAS, MARTYN TIGHE, ROBIN TILSTON, GRAHAM (SWEENEY)TODD, RICHARD TOON, PETER TOONE, DON TOPLISS, DAVE TOWNSE, MATHEW TROTT, NORMAN TULLOCH, JOHN TURNER, PHIL TWELLS, TADEUSZ (URBY) URBACZ, COLIN WAKELAM, BILL WALKER, DAVE WALKER, SAM WALTON, KIM WALTON, CLIVE WARD, HARRY WARD, STEPHEN WARD, BOB WAREING, TONY WARREN, WILLIAM WARREN, JOHN WARSOP, RON WATTS, LEWIS WEAVER, SPIKE WEAVER, JAMES WEBSTER, GRAHAM WEBSTER, PHILLIP WELCH, COLIN WHEELDON, SID WHEELDON, JOHN WHEELDON, DAVE WHITEHEAD, PAUL WHITTARD, TONY WILD, RON WILKINSON, RAY (DEREK) (WILLY) WILSON, PETE WILTSHIRE, CHIPPY WOOD, DERRICK WOOD, NICK WOODHOUSE, GRAHAM WOODS,
BARRY IMMS, COLIN INGHAM, FRANK INNIS, GED INOTT, JOHN IRWIN, ALAN JACKSON, MARK JACKSON, ANGUS JAMES, ANDY JAMES, SID JAMES, DAVID JESSOP, JOHN JOHNSON, RICHARD JOHNSON, KYM JOHNSON, PAUL JUKES, KEVIN KEEBLE, JOHN KELLEY, ALUN KELLY, MICK KELLY, HAROLD KENNEDY, KEITH KENWORTHY, GEOFF KIRBY, ROB KNOWLES, BOB LACEY, PETE LACKEY, KEITH LANG, TERRY LEDGARD, MICK LEEMING, OWEN LEWIS, TERRY LEWIS, DAVE LICENCE, MARK LINSDELL, SHARON LITTLE link to ZAK POUND, TONY LITTLER, FRANK MADGWICK, MAC MALLARD, MAZZ MARRIOTT, MICK MARSDEN, DEREK MARSH, ANTHONY (PEG)MARTIN, MIKE MASON, RICHARD MASON, STEVE MATHEWS, BARRY MAWBY, TERRY MARKHAM, MICK MARSDEN, MIKE MASON, ALEXANDER MCCANN, JOCK MCCART, KEV McCAULEY, ALAN McELROY, DAVE MCGARRY, STEVE MEAD, DAVID MIDDLEMISS, PETER MIDDLETON, KEVIN MOORE, ROB MORRIS, TREVOR MORRISON, GARY MOSS, STEVE NARBETT, BOB NASH, MARTIN NEEDHAM, CHRIS NESBIT, FRED NEWBOLD, REG NOBLE, JOHN NUGENT, DENNIS O’BRIEN, MICK OLIVANT, JOHN O’MAHONEY, BARRIE O’SULLIVAN, PETER OAKLEY, PAT PAGE, WILLIAM PARKIN, CHRIS PARR, JOHN PARROTT, DAVE PEACOCK , TONY PEACOCK, COLIN PERRY, DAVE PHILLIPS, JOHN PIKE, JEFF PITTAWAY, ALAN PLATTS, JOHN POTTINGER, ZAK POUND,see SHARON LITTLE, SAM POWNALL, BRIAN POYNER, ALLAN POYNER, LES PRESTON, JIMMY PRICE, ANDY PRICE, ROD PRICHARD, MIKE PRINCE, MALCOLM PULLEN, BARRY PYNE, GARY RATCLIFFE, MALCOLM RAPER , GLYN RAWSON, KEN READER, MICK REEVES, KEITH RENSHAW, NEIL RHODES, PAUL RICE, DERRIK RICE, BRIAN RICHARDSON, PAUL RILEY, DALE ROBINSON, MARK ROBERTSON, GEORGE ROCK, PETER RODERICK, FRANK ROSE, TED ROUND, BRIAN RUSSELL JAN RUTHERFORD, BARRY SALE, RICHARD SAULT, CHRIS SALES, STUART SCAIFE, GRAHAM SCOTT, BOB SCOTT, KEITH SEDDON, GARY SHOUT, NIGEL SMITH, RONNIE SMITH, JAMES(ANIMAL)SMITH, STEVE SMITH, NEIL SOLOMON, KEVIN SOMERS, PHIL SPEECHLEY, HENRY SPOONER, STEVE (GEORDIE) STEWART, KEITH STOKES, MIKE SULLIVAN,GEOFF SUMMERS, BRIAN SWINDELLS, BARRY SYMMONDS, CHRIS TAYLOR, CLIFF TAYLOR, DOUG TAYLOR, ROB TEGGIN, PHIL THACKER, DAVE THORPE, DAVE THOMAS, MARTYN TIGHE, ROBIN TILSTON, GRAHAM (SWEENEY)TODD, RICHARD TOON, PETER TOONE, DON TOPLISS, DAVE TOWNSE, MATHEW TROTT, NORMAN TULLOCH, JOHN TURNER, PHIL TWELLS, TADEUSZ (URBY) URBACZ, COLIN WAKELAM, BILL WALKER, DAVE WALKER, SAM WALTON, KIM WALTON, CLIVE WARD, HARRY WARD, STEPHEN WARD, BOB WAREING, TONY WARREN, WILLIAM WARREN, JOHN WARSOP, RON WATTS, LEWIS WEAVER, SPIKE WEAVER, JAMES WEBSTER, GRAHAM WEBSTER, PHILLIP WELCH, COLIN WHEELDON, SID WHEELDON, JOHN WHEELDON, DAVE WHITEHEAD, PAUL WHITTARD, TONY WILD, RON WILKINSON, RAY (DEREK) (WILLY) WILSON, PETE WILTSHIRE, CHIPPY WOOD, DERRICK WOOD, NICK WOODHOUSE, GRAHAM WOODS,
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HIGHWAY OF HEROES PETITION LINK
HIGHWAY OF HEROES
THERE IS A NEW PETITION ON THE NUMBER 10 SITE (LINK BELOW)
THE PEOPLE OF WOOTEN BASSETT LINE THE STREETS EVERYTIME A DEAD SERVICEMAN IS REPATRIATED, BEING THE DIRECT ROUTE FROM LYNEHAM TO THE M1 MOTORWAY.
THE PEOPLE OF WOOTEN BASSETT LINE THE STREETS EVERYTIME A DEAD SERVICEMAN IS REPATRIATED, BEING THE DIRECT ROUTE FROM LYNEHAM TO THE M1 MOTORWAY.
THIS STANDS AT 9,012 AS AT SUNDAY 22 NOVEMBER 2009 THIS PETITION ENDS IN JAN 2010
THE PETITION IS A REQUEST TO THE GOVERNMENT TO RE NAME THE PRESENT ROUTE "HIGHWAY OF HEROES" IF YOU THINK THIS IS A WORTHY CAUSE PLEASE SIGN (LINK BELOW)
BFPO PETITION
THE BFPO POSTAL SYSTEM GOVERNMENT PETITION
PLEASE CLICK ON AND SIGN THE ABOVE PETITION. THOUGH WE ALL UNDERSTAND THAT DEFENCE CUTS ARE TO BE MADE, THIS IS AN AREA WHICH AFFECTS THE FAMILIES IN PARTICULAR.
THE BFPO SYSTEM IS THE MECHANISM WHEREBY POST IS RECEIVED BY OUR SERVING SOLDIERS, SAILORS AND AIRMEN AND THEIR FAMILIES ABROAD AT A POSTAL ADDRESS RECOGNISED AS BEING PART OF THIS COUNTRY,
NO MATTER WHERE IN THE WORLD THEY ARE SERVING, EVEN IN WAR ZONES.AMONGST OTHER THINGS THE LOSS OF THE BFPO SERVICE
WILL DISENFRANCHISE THEM IF THEY ARE POSTAL VOTERS;
SOME CREDIT CARD PROVIDERS WILL NOT SEND CARDS ABROAD (M&S FOR EXAMPLE) WHEREAS THEY WILL TO A BFPO ADDRESS;
IT MAY AFFECT THEIR ABILITY TO LET THEIR HOUSE WHILST POSTED ABROAD, OR AWAY FROM HOME;
IT MAY TAKE AWAY THEIR TAX ADVANTAGES SUCH AS BEING ABLE TO HAVE AN ISA WHILST POSTED ABROAD.
IT WILL AFFECT OPEN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS WHO HAVE A BFPO ADDRESS AS THEY WILL BE CHARGED HIGHER FEES;
IT WILL POTENTIALLY EFFECT CHILDREN OF SERVING SOLDIERS WHEN THEY GO TO UNIVERSITY, AS THEY MAY NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR STUDENT LOANS/FEES TO BE PAID,
AND WILL BE CHARGED HIGHER FEES AS THEY LIVE ABROAD.
THEY WILL ALSO BE CHARGED DIFFERENT RATES FOR SUBSCRIPTIONS ETC AS THEY WILL NOW HAVE TO COME VIA LOCAL MAIL, AND NOT THE UK MAIL.
THANKS FOR SUPPORTING OUR SERVICEMEN AND WOMEN TOGETHER WITH THEIR FAMILIES IN THIS WAY AND PLEASE FORWARD THIS EMAIL TO AS MANY OF YOUR FRIENDS AS YOU CAN.
THE PETITION AS AT SUNDAY 22 NOVEMBER IS 52,859
THE BFPO SYSTEM IS THE MECHANISM WHEREBY POST IS RECEIVED BY OUR SERVING SOLDIERS, SAILORS AND AIRMEN AND THEIR FAMILIES ABROAD AT A POSTAL ADDRESS RECOGNISED AS BEING PART OF THIS COUNTRY,
NO MATTER WHERE IN THE WORLD THEY ARE SERVING, EVEN IN WAR ZONES.AMONGST OTHER THINGS THE LOSS OF THE BFPO SERVICE
WILL DISENFRANCHISE THEM IF THEY ARE POSTAL VOTERS;
SOME CREDIT CARD PROVIDERS WILL NOT SEND CARDS ABROAD (M&S FOR EXAMPLE) WHEREAS THEY WILL TO A BFPO ADDRESS;
IT MAY AFFECT THEIR ABILITY TO LET THEIR HOUSE WHILST POSTED ABROAD, OR AWAY FROM HOME;
IT MAY TAKE AWAY THEIR TAX ADVANTAGES SUCH AS BEING ABLE TO HAVE AN ISA WHILST POSTED ABROAD.
IT WILL AFFECT OPEN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS WHO HAVE A BFPO ADDRESS AS THEY WILL BE CHARGED HIGHER FEES;
IT WILL POTENTIALLY EFFECT CHILDREN OF SERVING SOLDIERS WHEN THEY GO TO UNIVERSITY, AS THEY MAY NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR STUDENT LOANS/FEES TO BE PAID,
AND WILL BE CHARGED HIGHER FEES AS THEY LIVE ABROAD.
THEY WILL ALSO BE CHARGED DIFFERENT RATES FOR SUBSCRIPTIONS ETC AS THEY WILL NOW HAVE TO COME VIA LOCAL MAIL, AND NOT THE UK MAIL.
THANKS FOR SUPPORTING OUR SERVICEMEN AND WOMEN TOGETHER WITH THEIR FAMILIES IN THIS WAY AND PLEASE FORWARD THIS EMAIL TO AS MANY OF YOUR FRIENDS AS YOU CAN.
THE PETITION AS AT SUNDAY 22 NOVEMBER IS 52,859