Change of e-mail address.

Hi all, I have now changed my e-mail address TO tiffy.dave@rocketmail.com. Dave Smith

WELCOME TO TONY WILKINS

Welcome to the Bulletin Board Tony hope that you find a few of your old mates after you have had a look around as we are sure there must be some on here waiting to greet you.

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS TO STAN WHITWORTH

Many happy returns of the day to our good friend Stan Whitworth, hoping that you have had a good day. Best Wishes,

 Johnie68 

RIP MARK BLACK

Information From Household Cavalry Home HQ - The Passing of a Colleague - Mark Black Formerly The 1st Royal DragoonsThursday, 26 August, 2010 12:09From: "Paul Stretton" View contact detailsTo: "Paul Stretton" Dear Member of The Blues and Royals Association,

Sadly, I must report the death of Mark Black who served in The Royals in the early 1960s. He is pictured as ADC to Brig Tony Pepys, Colonel of The Royals, in the Cuneo picture of the Parade marching past the Lord Mayor on the occasion of the Regiment being granted the Freedom of the City of London on 22 Oct 1963. Unfortunately, I do not have access to other details of his service career and information has kindly been provided by Colonel Duncan Boyd.

Mark Black passed away Peacefully, having been poorly since November at home in St. Andrews, on Monday 23rd August 2010, A private cremation followed by a Service of Thanksgiving will be held on Thursday 2nd September, in Ceres Parish Church, CUPAR,Fife KY15 5NQ at 3.30 p.m. No flowers please but donations in lieu may be made at the church for Marie Curie and Ceres Parish Church.

THE ROYAL DRAGOONS REGIMENTAL COLLECT

O God, in whose sight all creatures are manifest and to whose eyes all things 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 wings as eagles at Thy word, through Jesus Christ Our Lord.

(TOBIAS,1930)

MAJ DIMOND MC FUNERAL

Following the sad announcement that Major John DIMOND MC (86) who served between Oct 1944 - Feb 1979 with The 1st Dragoons (The Royals) and then The Blues and Royals had passed away on 20 August, I can now confirm the funeral arrangements.

A Service of Thanks Giving will be held at 12 noon on Tuesday 31 August at Christ Church, Rossett, Wrexham (nearest post code The Alyn, Station Rd, Rossett LL12 0HE) followed by a family committal. Donations to the Army Benevolent Fund (The Soldier's Charity).

The condolences of the Regiment and Association go to his widow, Jean, daughters Susan and Amanda and four grandchildren at this difficult time.



PF Stretton

Calamintha nepeta.

try this on your allotment John and you others in your flower beds, The Lesser calamint. botanic:   Calamintha nepeta.as youcan guess it smells like a strong mint  (  Might work in Pimms, I don't know ) it flowers from July though Sept   and it attracts masses of honey & bumble bees best in a group  toward the front of the bed. &  no the cats don't lie in it. 

 Frank

CAPT ROBIN BUCKNALL

Its made my day to welcome Robin to the ROYAL DRAGOONS BB i first seved with Robin in BERLIN 1949. ...Robin hope you find your way around the BB there,s lots to  see...any ???,s please ask

Regards DEREK

 

 

PRESENTATION

Photo taken from the local paper of the presentation I did to Combat Stress last month with the proceeds of our reunion in June. 2nd photo is the original

John

The Passing Of Major Dimond MC

I must sadly report the passing of 303277 Major John DIMOND MC (86) who died this morning. Major Dimond served between Oct 1944 - Feb 1979 with The 1st Dragoons (The Royals) and then The Blues and Royals. Funeral arrangements will be forwarded when announced.

THE BLUES AND ROYALS REGIMENTAL COLLECT

O Lord Jesus Christ who by the Holy Apostle has called us to put on the armour of God and to take the sword of the spirit, give thy grace we pray thee, to the Blues and Royals that we may fight manfully under thy banner against all evil, and waiting on thee to renew our strength, may mount up with wings as eagles, in thy name, who livest and reignest with the Father and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen.



PF Stretton
Major (Ret'd)
Regimental Secretary The Household Cavalry

PROFILES

May I remind members that have not yet filled in there profiles to please do it as soon as possible, as it has been said many times it makes it difficult for admin to know everyones name when it is just a Christian name or their multiply log in name, If you just click on where it says my account at the top of this page a page will come up with a list of things that you can do, one being Profile.

Johnie68

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS TO TERRY LYONS

Many happy returns of the day for the 19th to Terry Lyons, all best wishes hoping you have a good one

WELCOME TO JAMES HAYNES

Welcome to the the Bulletin Board James, maybe when you have found your way around you can tell us your service history, hoping that you find a few of your old comrades on the site. 

Major Hayley

I have put this photo on site for Russel Hayley

RUSSEL HAYLEY [great nephew of MAJ ERNEST HAYLEY]

Thank you for accepting my membership to the Royal Dragoon group. I have some photos of my great uncle Ernest Hayley who served with the Royal Dragoons from ~1921-1945 (approx dates as I am unsure) and you are welcome to copies, one is his enrolement picture as he looks very young with the Dragoon motif surround. I am to build up an account of his short life as he died in 1953 from what I believe had some connection to a parade ground injury involving a horse. I recently discovered he was was stationed at Folkestone in 1936 and perhaps served in Kenya at some time. Apart from that I know very little. Do you know anyone that might remember him or where I could get some info of his life in the army as I believe he had quite an eventful time in the army but my family are very vague on the details.

regards and thank you

Welcome to Alan Ashdown

Welcome to the BB Alan, Alan served in 1953/55, I hope that you will find a few old comrades that you are looking for on the site, keep looking around and enjoy.

Welcome to Jim Aitchison

Finally I have got Jim onto the BB, Welcome Jim and not before time as I know you have lots of tales that you can tell us of our time in the regiment but don't give away all the secrets as you know Barbara will be watching.

The Lady from Del Monte ? Really ? Respect Mike

Detmold 1965-1969

Willy, Smudge & ?

Welcome to Robin Physick

Welcome to Robin he is an ex LAD attached who has joined us today, I see that he has put up his first post to another ex LAD member today also, Robin has put some photo's on his own site and now that he has been accepted as a member of the Royals site he will now publish them on the home page for all to see. 

NIGEL REEDS BOOK

To all my friends and acquaintances whom I have meet over the years. Finally my book "Beware of the Cuckoo"
is completed.

This is a story of one man's battle to create a Children's Hospice while having to deal with endless grief through loss of
his only daughter to Cystic Fibrosis, several family members and friends which in turn lead to depression.

It shows that most barriers can be overcome to achieve a dream as long as one has the passion and purpose in life.

It is available through our web site at www.walkyourowntalk.com

We are making a $5.00 per book donation to children's hospice in four countries as stated in the web site.
So for example if you live in England the donation will be given to The Little Bridge House

Enjoy the web site and of course we would appreciate your patronage and support.

Please spread the word to all your families, friends and work mates.

Regards and Best Wishes to all of you

Nigel and Jocelyn Reed.

Letter of thanks from Combat Stress for money raised at the reunion

PATRON: HRH The Prince of Wales KG, KT, GCB, OM, AK, QSO, PC, ADC PRESIDENT: General Sir Redmond Watt KCB,KCVO,CBE

Head Office: Tyrwhitt House, Oaklawn Road, Leatherhead, Surrey KT22 OBX Tel: 01372 841600 Fax: 01372 841601 Email: contactus@combatstress.org.uk Website: www.combatstress.org.uk

STRESS

EX SERVICES MENTAL WELFARE SOCIETY

Reply to:

Clinical Services
Audley Court, Audley Avenue, Newport, Shropshire TF10 7BP

Tel: (01952) 822720

Fax:(01952)822701

Email: Alison.Dhatt @combatstress.org.uk

Ref: AC270

29 July 2010

Dear Mr Atkins

I am writing to thank you and the Ex Veterans, on behalf of Combat Stress, for your very kind donation of the television.

It was a delight to meet and welcome you to Audley Court for the presentation of the television on Thursday 29 July 2010.

The gymnasium area, because of its increasing popularity with our clients, is gradually being updated with new equipment, and the television will be placed within this area. This facility provides an additional option to assist in refocusing thoughts away from the harrowing experiences and traumas endured during their services career, in helping them to gain relief from various chronic, complex and long term problems.

We appreciate your kind gesture and thoughts, and once again many thanks for choosing to support our charity and assisting us to progress.

With very best wishes Yours sincerely

　



　

Alison Dhatt

Head of Clinical Service

Company Limited by Guarantee Registered in England and Wales No 256353

TONY BENN

Tony welcome to the ROYALS BB i will leave it to you to tell us all about your service with the ROYALS nice to have you onboard after all these years

regards derek

CHARLIE SPINKS EX REME

Welcome to the Bulletin board Charlie please tell us all about yourself once you have found your was around the Site.  Charlie is ex REME i think B Sqn 1959-60   i could be wrong on that one so maybe Charlie will confirm and tell us more Regards DEREK

 

Captain Robin C. Bucknell

1) Keith Shaw & Robin C. Bucknell at his home in July 2010
2) Robin C. Bucknell on Triumph
3) Robin C. Bucknell outside house in Wesendorf with Charles, his eldest son.