aden

Governors escort, 1960

Cedric's Pictures

4th Left;Ken Morley medic

MIKE POUGH,s SPECIALS

JIM AND HELENE MEIKLE

HAVING CHECKED FOR A WELCOME TO THE BB MESSAGE FOR JIM I FAILED TO FIND ONE.LOOKS LIKE I MADE A COCK UP ON THIS ONE,,SORRY SO JIM AND HELENE WELCOME TO THE BB.IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEMS THEN EMAIL ME

REGARDS DEREK.

 

football

football team in Sharjah

INSPECTION TIME

Jims layout

Photo Album 2009-03-12 #2

Photo Album 2009-03-12

GEORGE AND ME

MORE MIXED PICS

Skin Deep.htm

Photo Album 2009-03-10

Ginger (scouse) Dickinson.

Does anyone remember Ginger Dickenson?  He could be seen and heard every night making his way back to his tent from the NAAFI in Fanara with a belly full of Stella, with a loud rendering of Maggie May. He was in B sqn. He had a turn in his eye and claimed to be a Scouser. In fact he was from Leeds but lived in Liverpool before joining the Royals.When we were in Germany i happened to go on leave the same time as him.Going back off leave i bumped into him at Liverpool Lime St station.By the time we got to Euston stn ( 5 hrs ) we were well oiled. We were in Euston half an hour before we realised we were there. Walking along the platform we spotted the steam engine.Fancy driving this back to liverpool says he, ok says i. After shoveling coal and pulling the whistle and making a terrble noise the MPs arrived and carted us away, spent the night locked up, dont know what happened to Dicko. Got back to Wesendorf a day late and up on COs. I made up a cock and bull story and got away with it.   Mike pugh.

ANOTHER FUNNY

DENIS SOWERBY AT HIS BEST

VERY FUNNY

MY WIFE LIKES THIS ONE.TOLD ME TO WATCH MYSELF

Sgts mess

The Lido Fayid

50 years between them. Any one recognise The Lido, Fayid, Suez Canal Zone ?

Photo Album 2009-03-07

JOHN AND MARGARET LOUCH

LOOKING GREAT JOHN

FEW MORE OLD PHOTO,S

THESE PHOTO.S HAVE BEEN SENT IN BY ALAN ASHDOWN PITY HE DOES NOT HAVE A COMPUTER AT THE MOMENT
REGARDS DEREK

RSM Nobby Clark

I know who the central figure is but does anyone know who the other 2 Royal Dragoons were? I have to admit they do seem familiar but remembering that I did not join the Regiment until 1966. Bandrat

OUR ROYAL COLONEL IN CHIEF

This photo was again taken at Chester in December 1950 & although there is snow on the side the paradeground looks clear - someone was very busy! Beside the King is the commanding officer, Lieutenant Colonel Roderick Heathcoat Amory - I do not know the name of the officer with his back to the camera. To my knowledge I have nver before seen this photograph. The other officer I believe is the King's ADC, who was from the Greys. Bandrat

ON Parade

This photo was taken certainly taken at Chester on the occasion of the visit of King George VI on 5 December 1950. It was a very cold day & there was snow about but! Notice the gaiters & battledress & the cloth divisional sign above his monkey & cloth stripes. I have not yet been able to identify the NCO perhaps someone can help? Bandrat

Royal Dragoons

Can anyone provide some info regarding this photo - obviously some important parade but where & when & does anyone recognise the Corporal? Regards Bandrat

CHRIS SAYERS

Welcome to the BB Chris. hope you find your way around ok.any problems ring me or we can meet up for a beer and chat

regards DEREK

1957 Bovington

Hi

I'm trying to trace an ex Royal "PATRICK BELL" 22841908, passed out Bovington 1957.

Possibly went to Malaya.

Patrick came from the Ribchester area Lancs.

I've posted this information on behalf of A Mr Alan Gatenby from Bedale North Yorkshire, he did his basic training with Patrick and was in the next bunk.

Any info photo etc I will be pleased to pass on so they can both renew contact if they so wish.

many thanks

Hanover 48

BAOR-just info!

Hello again!
I don't know if this\ is allowed or not, but I thought I'd try anyway!
This is the link to another Website which may interest you and your members.
I have been a member for a little while, and they are always looking for material (photos, addresses, contact etc..).
There may already be some of your members registered here, but it's interesting as well!
You may have to copy/paste the link into your address bar, but I hope it will be of interest!
(iwmpop@gmail.com)

http://bfg-locations.editboard.com/

Recce...!

Would be nice if people/members who were serving members of the Regiment could put either their Army Nr (nobody ever forgets it) - or just the first 4 numbers. This would give a little indication of the period they served.
Mine are 2404----.
Why? Well because people change in 40-50 or more years, and I don't recognize any bu---r from the few photos shown by members!
I won't be there for the reunion, it's a long way from Larzac, South of France where I live (close to) now!
iwmpop@gmail.com

ZOOT TRACHY

Welcome to the BB Zoot yet another Ex Band member.. hope you find your way around the BB and enjoy it

regards derek leese

Poem to the people of Wootton Bassett

People can surprise you, in their ordinary way,
They’re not the sort our rulers ask to tea
But sometimes they identify a negligence or need
That our leaders seem too occupied to see.

Like the folk of Wootton Bassett – in that little Wiltshire town
Where the hearses of the fallen trundle through,
They decided duty’s martyrs who had served their country’s cause
Should be treated with the honour they were due.

For a few attentive minutes, all the bustle and the haste
Would pause, allowing people to reflect
On the poignant truth of sacrifice, the passing of a life
And the small consideration of respect.

They didn’t seek to justify the cause for which they fell
Or glorify the reasons they were there,
Compassion was the spur behind the rows of bowing heads
And the flags that fluttered limply in the air.

Just ordinary people, some who’d seen it all before
With shadows, still, of suffering and smoke
And some restrained by adult hands who wondered why it was
That Grandpa’s voice should tremble when he spoke.

No military orders will have mustered this parade,
These are townsfolk with a mission of their own,
Expressing by their actions to the grieving and the lost
There are strangers who’ll ensure they’re not alone.

One town, one group of people, they can hardly change the world
Yet their gesture speaks for countless of their kind,
For that commonplace majority whose voice is rarely heard
And whose qualities are rarely underlined.

If the powers-that-be would listen, how much wiser they’d become,
How much closer to the populace they serve,
They could gain a new perception, treat the tawdry with contempt
And real heroes with the honour they deserve.

They should learn from Wootton Bassett that it’s what the people want,
It’s not politics with a means towards an end,
It’s a filial humanity, a bonding of the blood
By which each fallen stranger is a friend

Password change?

How do I change my password?,I have appplied to join the Premier site paid up but it will not accept my passwordso I thought by changing it, it would be OK??

Any ideas?.

Bri.

BBC - Inside Out - West - Ordinary People

http://www.bbc.co.uk/insideout/content/articles/2009/02/03/west_s15_w4_wootton_video_feature.shtml
I saw this video on the Senior Cavalry Gentlemans Club Site and I thought that it should also be put up on this one as well for all to see and to thank the people of Wootton Bassett for showing there respect for all our fallen comrades coming back from Afghanistan and Iraq.

Eye Catching Photo`s

All sortsfrom all over the world

give us our england back

Goodbye to my England, So long my old friend
Your days are numbered, being brought to an end
To be Scottish, Irish or Welsh that's fine
But don't say you're English, that's way out of line.

The French and the Germans may call themselves such
So may Norwegians, the Swedes and the Dutch
You can say you are Russian or maybe a Dane
But don't say you're English ever again.

At Broadcasting House the word is taboo
In Brussels it's scrapped, in Parliament too
Even schools are affected, staff do as they're told
They must not teach children about England of old.

Writers like Shakespeare, Milton and Shaw
The pupils don't learn about them anymore
How about Agincourt, Hastings , Arnhem or Mons ?
When England lost hosts of her very brave sons.

We are not Europeans, how can we be?
Europe is miles away over the sea
We're the English from England , let's all be proud
Stand up and be counted - Shout it out loud !

Let's tell our Government and Brussels too
We're proud of our heritage and the Red, White and Blue
Fly the flag of Saint George or the Union Jack
Let the world know - WE WANT OUR ENGLAND BACK !!!!

Searching for Tony Burr

I have been asked to put the following on our Web Site.

Bob Hedges who joined the Royals in the 50s is trying to contact his friend, another ex Royal , Tony Burr who was Best man at his wedding. Bob and his Wife are renewing their Vows in September and would like their Best Man, Tony Burr to be there. If any member has contact with Tony Burr or knows his whereabouts could they let me know and I will pass it on.

If any member is in contact with Bob Hedges and his Wife please don't let on to Mrs Hedges what Bob is planning in September. Lets hope we can be of service and make their day.

John Matthew

 

GEORGE WARWICK

Welcome to the BB George im sure you will find your way around ok

George is anothe ex BERLIN 1949 lad. GEORGE  lets have some info re your service with the ROYALS im sure members of the BB would love to hear about you

regards DEREK

PROFILES

TO PUT UP PROFILES PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS ON PHOTO, MAKING SURE YOU HAVE THE PHOTO YOU WANT ON IN YOUR PICTURES OR DOCUMENTS FILES. WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS THEN CARRY ON WITH THE END OF DEREK'S MESSAGE ON PHOTO'S AND PROFILE.

ImmigrationSong.wmv

THIS WAS SENT TO ME VIA GRUMPY
FUNNY BUT TRUE

JIM HARRIS

Welcome to the BB JIM hope you find your way around ok just take it easy JIM is another EX A Sqn BERLIN 1949 lad. i hope he tells us all about himself

regards DEREK LEESE

 

Missing person

Does anyone no the whereabouts of Dave Howell. We served in A Sqdn in the 60s, he was in HQ Troop. We went up town prior to ammalgamation. I have been to where he used to live with his parents at Hoo in Kent, but no luck.

Thank you firefighters

Bush fires in Victoria, Australia

PHOTO AND PROFILE

OH DEAR I SHALL HAVE TO PUT THIS UP IN BRAILLE SO YOU WILL HAVE NO EXCUSE IN PUTTING UP YOUR PHOTO AND FILLING IN YOUR PROFILE..ITS GIVING ME PROBLEMS NOW WITH 91 MEMBERS AND MORE TO JOIN
REGARDS DEREK SORT IT OUT CHAPS

My last Dog this is just a test

Yorkie Terrier

Photo Album 2009-02-12 #2

Photo Album 2009-02-12

racists

Maybe, I don’t agree with the whole of this text, probably because I’m conditioned to see it as being racist, but, the sentiments all seem pretty valid!!  Judge for yourself.

 

Michael Richards Court Speech

Makes one stop and think, after reading this:
 
Michael Richards is better known as Kramer from tv's Seinfeld series.  This was his defence speech in court after making racial comments in his comedy act.  He makes some very interesting points. He said: I'm proud To Be White

Someone finally said it.  How many are actually paying attention to this?
There are African Americans, Mexican Americans, Asian Americans, Arab Americans, etc.
And then there are just Americans.  You pass me on the street and sneer in my direction.
You call me 'White boy,' 'Cracker,' 'Honky,' 'Whitey,' 'Caveman' ... and that's OK.

But, when I call you; Nigger, Kike, Towel head, Sand-nigger, Camel Jockey, Beaner, Gook, or Chink, you would call me a racist.  You say that whites commit a lot of violence against you, so why are the ghettos the most dangerous places to live?  You have the United Negro College Fund.  You have Martin Luther King Day.  You have Black History Month.  You have Cesar Chavez Day.  You have Yom Hashoah.  You have Ma'uled Al-Nabi.  You have the NAACP.  You have BET.

If we had WET, (White Entertainment Television), we'd be racists.  If we had a White Pride Day, you would call us racists.  If we had White History Month, we'd be racists.  If we had any organisation for only whites to 'advance' OUR lives we'd be racists.  We have a Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, a Black Chamber of Commerce, and then we just have the plain Chamber of Commerce. Wonder who pays for that?

A white woman could not be in the Miss Black American pageant, but any colour can be in the Miss America pageant. If we had a college fund that only gave white students scholarships you know we'd be racists. There are over 60 openly proclaimed Black Colleges in the US . Yet if there were 'White colleges' THAT would be a racist college.

In the Million Man March, you believed that you were marching for your race and rights. If we marched for our race and rights, you would call us racists. You are proud to be black, brown, yellow and orange, and you're not afraid to announce it. But when we announce our white pride, you call us racists.

You rob us, carjack us, and shoot at us.  But, if a white police officer shoots a black gang member or beats a black drug-dealer, running from the law and posing a threat to society, you call him a racist.  I am proud.  But you call me a racist.  Why is it that only whites can be racists?

 someone has at last spoken out about  who are the racists at the end of the day

 

WELCOME FRANK CARTER

Welcome Frank hope you find your way around the BB any problems get in touch with DENIS.PLEASE FILL IN YOUR PROFILE AND TELL MEMBERS ALL ABOUT YOUR SELF.where are you living in GERMANY.
REGARDS DEREK

Video - For all who have paid the ultimate price for our freedom3.flv

femaledrivercompilation.wmv

WOMAN DRIVERS ??????

Charlotte 2008_0001.wmv

Jim MacKAY

Hes hidden Kampong Gertie in his sleeping bag

KENYA

Denis checks the load

EGYPT

PUT A NAME TO THIS LAD

GERMANY

NOT GOOD PHOTO.s can anyone name the lads

A Tribute to my Country

The Green Fields Of France

Anne Shelton--Lay Down Your Arms

And the band played Waltzing Mathilda

Leonard Warren sings "On The Road To Mandalay" (1952)

DAVID BRAMBLE

Welcome to the BB David hope you enjoy looking around. there,s lots to see

regards DEREK

Keith Fairey .1961-1970.

History ,Feb 11 1961 .Cattrick camp. Back of open 3 Ton Turk it was bally cold , Got to gard room and guess watt a fat numty sent me across the parade square I will say No moor, not the best of alitaments in my ears at the time Cold Hungry and genially up seat.Still i am much wiser for the experience done G M T. then trained to be all that whose expected ,Redye to go to the Fare East.I Never got their, Sent to west germany to tran on tanks. 8 Month later off to tidworth . Cap Amary collared me as his batman £ 10/ Bob a week and the Morris 1000 at my beck and call grate life I had (9 Years ) of bliss thank. Tell you moor soon all the best Keith F.  

DOUG AT HIIS BEST

BRYN FURBER

Welcome to the BB Bryn hope you enjoy looking around...have fun

regards DEREK

PETER GAINEY

Welcome to the BB Peter hope you enjoy looking around.Peter served in Detmould 1965-67 C SQN.then moved to BOVY

JOHN LOUCH

Welcome back John nice to see you made it..enjoy looking around lots to see since you were last on the BB

REGARDS DEREK

SHARON COGAN

Welcome to the BB Sharon hope you find your way around ok. please fill in your profile..happy hunting      Sharon is the daughter of JOHN COGAN

regards derek

Brian Stratford

John Triggs has passed me some sad news regarding the health of Brian Stratford (1RD and RHG/D) who served between Oct 1959 and Apr 1979; most will probably remember him from the Orderly Room. Brian has recently been diagnosed with terminal lung cancer with a prognosis that gives him about 6 months. I have spoken with him to offer any assistance that the Association may be able to provide and understandably he sounded a bit down; he did say that he would like to hear from anyone who he served with that may remember him. Unfortunately, he does not have e-mail however, he has no reservations about providing his address for anyone who wishes to drop him a line: 10 Connaught Place, Bobblestock, Hereford HR4 9PZ. Please feel free to drop him a line or a card as I’m sure he would appreciate hearing from anyone that knew him

THE PASSING OF WILFRED JAMES

It is with sadness that I report the passing on 29 January 2009 of 14566764 Mr Wilfred James Allen (84) who served with 1st The Royal Dragoons between March 1944 to September 1947. An old soldier who will never be forgotten.

THE PASSING OF DANNY BRADLEY

It is with sadness that the passing on 2 February 2009 of 410612 WO1 (RSM) John Daniel Bradley (94) is reported; tragically his wife died a week ago. He served with 1st The Royal Dragoons between September 1937 and September 1964. His funeral service will be held on Friday 6 February 2009 at 1430 hrs at St Michaels All Saints Church, Stokenham, Devon.
Our condolences go to his family and relatives at this sad time.

JAMES ???

Welcome to the BB James im taking a guess here it must be James Adams.please enjoy the BB and fill in your profile.we sure would like to know more about you. thanks  derek

Rememberence Day Fanara 1953

"A" Sqn Intake 53/11 leaving Wesendoef May 28 1955 for Bovington and DEMOB

left to right.: Docherty,Hood,McGilligan,Bainbridge,Watts,Gregory,Major Timbrell,Cornell,Dempsey MEASHDOWN,???SSM Bradley

The Rhine 1944-45.flv

I have been asked by Brian Allen to put this video on the site.

Heavy and light Brigade cavalry

HI ALL

Can any one tell me what was the differences between Heavy and light Brigade cavalry ? was it what they carried  or the horses The reason i ask is my exservicmans club is going to hold a  BALACLAVA dinner in oct and being the only ex-cavalryman in the club of mostly ex navy they have ask me for info (help)

thanks steve

Photo's

Asqn royals football team

BARBARA AND JIM AITCHISON

Welcome to the BB hope you find your way around ok. have fun regards DEREK

tom

WELCOME  TOM  CAROLAN to the bb hope you enjoy

And could you please fill in your profile so that the members know who you are

 

BARRY ATKINSON

WELCOME to the bb BARRY hope you like it

And  could you please fill in your PROFILE so that the members know you---THANK YOU

SGTS IN MALAYA

SENT IN BY MICK PUGH

Request for Pic's of Royals Vehicles in the 1950's

As you know I have been rebuilding 1953 Willy Jeep and request any Pic's of the 50's with Royals Decal's, and any infomation to what Brigade & Division we were in at the time.\

Thanks.
Colin Rixon
Pixie

Photo Album 2009-01-30

R.I.P

TONY VALINS 

 SERVED IN THE ROYALS 1962 TO 1969 AND BLUES AND ROYALS 1970 TO 1971,  DIED ON THE 31TH DECEMBER 2008  CONDOLENCES TO HIS FAMILY,   REST IN PEACE. 

 

Royals in Berlin

Berlin 1949-50

Happy Birthday

 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOHN TRIGGS. 60 ?????????

SUZANNE

Welcome to the BB  SUZANNE hope you meet up with the lads that knew you dad.

Suzanne is the daughter of are old friend GERRY HAYES (RIP)

REGARDS DEREK LEESE

CALENDAR

THIS HAS GOT TO BE A WINNER

JOHN SPEERS R/SIGS ATTACHED

Welcome John hope you find your way around the BB enjoy it...please fill in ur profile for the benefit of myself and all the members of the BB.

regards DEREK LEESE

VICTOR TOLHURST

WELCOME TO THE BB VIC HOPE YOU FIND YOUR WAY AROUND OK..ENJOY IT .

REGARDS DEREK LEESE

WALTER CROOKES

Welcome to the BB Walter hope you fnd some of your old pals..you are the 4th member in NZ

on the BB . Sorry about the mistakes Walter put it down to old age

Regards DEREK LEESE

TheMomSong1.wmv

STAN WHITWORTH

Welcome to the BB Stan hope you find your way around and enjoy it

regards DEREK LEESE

Picture COLLECTION 055.wmv

not sure if i put this one on before

Sharjah

Bruce Kingsland & Ian Wilson

Calender

Put me down for August