RMA CoL Monthly Branch Newsletter - July 2025
- Jul 15
- 2 min read
Branch committee meeting Thursday, the 10th of July.
NEW MEMBERS/GUESTS.
Simon Beet, Mark Briggs, Hugh Player, and Rachel Webster.
Apologies were received from Chaz Timms.
RECENT EVENTS.
Saturday, 24th of June Armed Forces Flag Raising day at the Guildhall.
We had over 20 members join us for this annual event. Our branch always provides the most veterans in the square mile.
Please see a write up by Tom Frearson HERE.
Saturday, 12th of July Belgian Armed Forces Parade at The Cenotaph
Branch members took part in supporting the Belgian Armed Forces Parade. The standard was carried by Mike Russell the wreath laying was done by Stephen Gilkes and the drill was carried out and done by myself.
Please see a write up by Tom Frearson HERE.
FUTURE EVENTS.
Thames Walk - Saturday, the 19th of July 1100hrs,
Our new Engagement & Outreach Officer, Tom Frearson, has arranged a River Thames walk from Windsor and Eaton train station towards the Runnymede Hotel. All welcome, names to Tom ASAP.
Event details HERE.
US Embassy Summer BBQ - Friday 25th July 1700hrs
Our branch membership has been invited to the summer barbecue at the US Embassy. Names to Jan Migliozzi by Wednesday 16th July latest.
Event details HERE.
The Royal Chelsea Hospital Picnic - Tuesday 5th August 1200hrs
The Royal Chelsea Hospital are inviting veterans to the hospital picnic, which will be on Tuesday, the 5th of August between 12:00 hours and 15:00 hours. Please email the following if you are interested.
Event details HERE.
August Meeting
There will be no meeting in August, however Frank Butler meets at the Union Jack Club main bar on the second Thursday in August for a few wets. All welcome.
The Royal Hospital in Chelsea Private Tour - 29th August and 5th September at 1100hrs
Our very own branch member Andy Lee, is arranging a private tour to our branch of The Royal Hospital in Chelsea. There are two dates as numbers are limited to 8 for each tour (29th Aug & 5th Sept).
Names to Tom Frearson.
29th August event details HERE.
5th September event details HERE.
WELFARE.
We continue to keep in our thoughts and prayers for the following members.
Colin Ash, John Wilmot and Peter and Poly Brown.
The Chairman then asked everyone to stand and charge their glasses.
ABSENT COMRADES
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