REGIMENTAL REUNIONS & ANNUAL EVENTS

REGIMENTAL ASSOCIATION ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

The 39th Annual General Meeting of the Regimemtal Association of The Queen's Own Buffs (PWRR) will be held at the UK Paper Leisure Club, Avenue of Remembrance, Sittingbourne on Saturday 19th April 2008 starting at 4.15 p.m. All members of the Association are encouraged to attend and will be made most welcome.

The Agenda:

1. Opening Remarks by the President, Colonel Crispin Champion

2. Minutes of the 38th Meeting

3. Accounts for Period ending 31st December 2007

4. Benevolence Review.

5. Annual Grants

6. The Canterbury & Maidstone Reunions

7. Ypres Trip 2008

8. Buffs Museum Update.

9. Appointment of Vice Chairmen

10. Association Secretary Admin Points

11. Association Journal

12. Branch Items

13. Forecast of Events 2008/09

14. AOB.

After the meeting there will be an inter branch darts match followed by a social and dance to which all Association members and their wives are welcome. Entrance to the social and dance is by ticket only at £3.50 per person for Entry only or £6.50 for Entry and Supper. Should you wish to attend the social and dance then tickets can be obtained by writing to Mr. Paul Fleming, Sittingbourne Branch Social Secretary, 104 Swantree Avenue, Sittingbourne, Kent ME10 4LF, enclosing your remittance and a stamped addressed envelope.

CANTERBURY REUNION

(Sunday 10th August 2008)

The Canterbury Service of Remembrance and Reunion (Buff’s Sunday) will be held this year, 2008, on Sunday August 10th. The day will start with the “Fall In” at 12 noon, followed by an inspection by the Association President. The parade will then march to Canterbury Cathedral led by band of the 3rd Bn. Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment formerly known as The Kohima Band. This will be followed by a formal service in the Cathedral starting at 1pm, including an act of remembrance together with the laying of wreaths at The Warrior’s Chapel. After the service there will be a march past and a parade through Canterbury and after the parade has returned to Longport and fallen out, members and their families make their way to Leros Barracks for lunch and an afternoon of entertainment. For more information and to order lunch please contact the Secretary of Canterbury Branch, Henry Delo, 38 Reculver Avenue, Minnis Bay, Birchington, Kent Tel :01843 842357. Email : Henry.Lyn@ldelo.freeserve.co.uk

MAIDSTONE REUNION

(Sunday 14th September 2008)

The Maidstone Reunion will take place this year, 2008, on Sunday 14th September and commences in Brenchley Gardens at 10.30hrs, with “Fall in” followed by an inspection and the laying of wreaths at the War Memorial. The parade then moves off to All Saint's Church where there will be a formal service and act of remembrance. After the service members and their families should make their way to Kent Hall for lunch and for an afternoon of entertainment including a band concert.For more information and to order lunch, please contact the Reunion Secretary, Mrs Jacky Allen on 01322 666007.

SERVICE OF REMEMBRANCE AT THE TOWER OF LONDON

(Sunday 7th September 2008)

This parade and annual service, organised by the London (Buffs) Branch of the Regimental Association has been held in the Tower for many years and is very much an event for the whole family. The service of remembrance is held in The Chapel Royal, St Peter Ad Venicular, HM Tower of London, in the Chapel is the Book of Remembrance, in which are placed the names of those members of the Regiment who have passed on. It was placed in the chapel in 1946 and was signed by King Frederick of Denmark, the then Colonel in Chief, and Major General Scarlet. The Chapel is also the final resting place for the Colours of 1st Battalion The Buffs that were carried by the Regiment from 1830 to 1848 and were present at the battle of Punniar in 1843. After the service and parade a carvery lunch will be held at The Tower Hotel.

The parade and service will be held this year on Sunday 7th September 2008. Should you wish to attend the service and/or lunch then please contact the treasurer of London Branch, Betty Correa on 0208 655 3040

ANNUAL CAROL SERVICE:

(Sunday 14th December 2008)

The Association Annual Carol service, organised by Canterbury Branch, will be held on Sunday 14th December 2008,at the Franciscan Study Centre, Giles Lane, Canterbury starting at 14.00hrs. The service is supported by the Invicta Concert Band which provides excellent musical support for the carollers. After the service refreshments are available. This is always a great start to the festive season. Further details of venue timings etc are available from Henry Delo, Canterbury Branch Secretary on 01843 842357. All are welcome.

BI-ANNUAL BAND CONCERT

(Date to be Advised)

Featuring The Kohima Band, by kind permission of the Commanding Officer, 3rd Battalion The Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment This ever popular event is held in June each year at Leros Barracks, Sturry Road, Canterbury and is in aid of the Regimental Association Fund. For more details please contact Major (Retd.) D. Bradley BEM on 01227 818052 or consult the Website Notice board

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