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Flag this messageInformation from Household Cavalry Home HQ - The Late Brian Stratford RHG/DFriday, 30 July, 2010 10:02From: "Paul Stretton" View contact detailsTo: "Paul Stretton" Dear Member of The Blues and Royals Association,

Following on from the sad news that 23735778 SCpl Brian Thomas STRATFORD (69) who served with The 1st Royal Dragoons and then The Blues and Royals from October 1959 to April 1979 had passed away at home following a brave fight against cancer on Sunday 25 July 2010, I can now confirm the funeral arrangements. The funeral Service for the late Brian Stratford will be held on Saturday 14 August at 1045hrs at Hereford Crematorium, Westfaling Street Hereford HR4 0JE.

His family have said that they would appreciate seeing anyone that he served with at the Service and also anyone from the Blues and Royals Association.

RIP BRIAN THOMAS STRATFORD

Flag this messageNews from Household Cavalry Home HQ-The Passing of a ColleagueWednesday, 28 July, 2010 11:46From: "Paul Stretton" View contact detailsTo: paul.stretton@householdcavalry.co.ukDear Member of The Blues and Royals Association,

I must sadly report the death of 23735778 SCpl Brian Thomas STRATFORD (69) who served with The 1st Royal Dragoons and then The Blues and Royals from October 1959 to April 1979. He passed away at home following a brave fight against cancer on Sunday 25 July 2010. The thoughts and condolences of the Association go to his widow Christine and his family at this difficult time. Funeral arrangements will be forwarded to the membership when available.

THE BLUES AND ROYALS REGIMENTAL COLLECT

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS

Many happy returns of the day to Keith Fairey on the 29th hoping you have a good day, and best wishes for the future.

  Johnie68

Is it possible to be astonished, but not surprised

Pat Condell on the Ground Zero mosque.

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS

I will put up this birthday greetings early to give members time to reply rather put better late than never,

 Many happy returns of the day for the 28th to Mike DeCarteret have a good day and all the best for the future.

 Johnie68

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS

Many happy returns of the day to Tim Connell today the 25th, hoping that you had a good one, Best wishes also for the future.

Johnie68

FOR DON REMFREY

Nice one Don 38 lbs caught in Harlow night fishing

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS

Many happy returns of the day to Ken Buffery, sorry it is posted late, just having a few problems at the moment, All best wishes and hope you had a good day.

Welcome to John Kelly

Welcome to the BB John, I think that you will find a few comrades that you served with in the fifties on the BB.

journal 2011

from PAUL STRETTON

Dear Member of The Blues and Royals Association,

The next edition of the Household Cavalry Journal will be published early 2011. The Journal covers the year 1 January 2010 – 31 December 2010. I’m sure that you will agree that the input of articles by members of the Associations have enhanced its content over the last several years and are much appreciated. I strongly encourage you to submit articles and photographs of your experiences and events whilst serving for the benefit of all who receive and read the Journal.

The LG and RHG/D Association Secretaries will be responsible for producing inputs to the editor on articles from the members and old comrades of the Associations.

The format for the Journal will be similar to last year’s edition however, it is hoped that the articles in general will be shorter and with more photographs. If you have an article to submit, it should be of no more that 700 words, (preferably in Word format) and accompanied by photos with separate text (not on the back) explaining what, where and who the image is depicting. Acronyms should, where possible, be avoided. Quality is preferable to waffle.

In principle, your articles should be submitted to the Association Secretaries at the address below or by e-mail as soon as possible and where possible submissions should not wait until the deadline which is 30 November 2010.

I look forward to hearing from you.



PF Stretton

Tom Mckay

Tom in Norfolk in his new Helicopter

JOHN COOPER

John welcome to the ROYALS BB hope you find your way around ok.John was in the ROYALS from1962--1968 spent time in Tidwoth and Cyprus finished his time in Detmold. i think John was in A Sqn for most of his time..maybe when he gets the hang of the BB he can tell us all about his service days

regards derek

Just a few COMICAL ones...

Poem of an Old Soldier....

No longer do I see my friends who marched by my side,

No longer can I hear the sound of voices raised with pride.

As we marched off down the road to WHATEVER lay in store,

Had I a choice of comrades I could not ask for more.

 

We set off then,that autumn day,not knowing what lay ahead.

Just young men who had NO choice,we went with flags unfurled,so that our kin could again rejoice in peace throughout the world.

I came back,I don`t know how,to see my folks again,but I pray to God my children,you will never experience the same.

By..Robert Smith ..of Leeds.

Waterloo meet at ALREWAS

Elizabeth Boon and Rose meet up again after 5yrs.Reg Brown and Daughter Sue.

RIP

News From Household Cavalry Home HQ - The Passing of a ColleagueWednesday, 7 July, 2010 8:19From: "Paul Stretton" View contact detailsTo: "Paul Stretton" Dear Member of The Blues and Royals Association,

I must sadly report the passing on 30th June 2010 of Lt Antony Edward Ord WELTON who served with The Royal Dragoons (1st Dragoons) between Jan1956 and Dec1958. The condolences of the Blues and Royals Association go to his widow Kirstin and step children Charlotte and James at this difficult time. A funeral service will be held on 12 July 2010 at 3p.m. at the Church of St Bartholomew, Aldsworth (on the B4425), Gloucestershire GL54 3QR

THE ROYAL DRAGOONS REGIMENTAL COLLECT

O God, in whose sight all creatures are manifest and to who eyes all things that are open, grant that the works Thou requirest of the 1st The Royal Dragoons may never be done to be seen of men, but always for Thy Glory, and that, waiting on Thee to renew our strength, we mount up with the wings as eagles at thy word, through Jesus Christ our Lord.

(TOBIAS,1930)

A Splash of colour in my garden.

The WOOLPACK and Post Office EMERDALE

The 2010 Royals Reunion

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS

Many happy returns of the day tomorrow Friday 2nd July to Norman (Dougie) Best, wishing you all the best and have a good day, no doubt Joan will Spoil him.