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
Thursday, 19 August 2010
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
Johnie68
Tuesday, 17 August 2010
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.
Sunday, 15 August 2010
Friday, 13 August 2010
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
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.
Wednesday, 11 August 2010
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.
Tuesday, 10 August 2010
Monday, 9 August 2010
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.
Saturday, 7 August 2010
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.
Wednesday, 4 August 2010
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
Monday, 2 August 2010
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
Sunday, 1 August 2010
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.
Friday, 30 July 2010
ref B T STRATFORD
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.
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.
Thursday, 29 July 2010
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
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
Wednesday, 28 July 2010
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
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