BIRTHDAY GREETINGS

Many happy returns of the day to Terry Messer on Monday 7th with all best wishes for your day, and go steady on the hard stuff ???

 John Atkins

Report received today of the deaths of Major General PB Cavendish & Sgt Albert Henry Swann

I must sadly report that the following regimental colleagues have recently died:

Major General PB CAVENDISH CB OBE DL (86) who served with the Royal Dragoons between 1943 – 1946, died on 24^th October 2011. There will be a private cremation followed by a Service of Thanksgiving which will take place at 1.00 pm on Thursday 10^th November at All Saints’ Parish Church, Alport Lane, Youlgrave, Bakewell, Derbyshire DE45 1WN.

Major General PB Cavendish also Served With 3^RD The King’s Own Hussars 1946 – 1958, The Queen’s Own Hussars 1958 – 1964 and 14^th/20^th King’s Hussars 1964 – 1981 and was Colonel 14^TH/20^TH King’s Hussars 1976 - 1980

Further details from the Honorary Secretary, if required.

1063416 Sgt Albert Henry SWANN (88) who served with The Royal Dragoons November 1945 to January 1947 died on 9^th September 2011

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.

Don't recognise it !!

I've just been reading some of the old posts on the BB. Feeling rather nostalgic I thought I would have a look at "jolly old Tidders" via Google Maps. It's gone, as we would remember it. All new buildings, the village as such has changed beyond recognition. I tried to find the tank hangers but couldn't find them as they were. I tried to use Sidbury Hill as a reference point, but as it is an airial image there is no definition to the hill. I think I found where the tank hangers were, but in their place are three new buildings, very confusing. None of the old barracks are there, all demolished and bright and shiny ones rebuilt. I was thinking of driving down there in the summer for a day trip, but I think it would be a waste of time, nothing left to remember. I suppose The Ram would still be there, but that would be the only place left standing....

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS

A happy belated birthday today to Sandra Saunter, hoping that you have had a nice day and not eaten too much cake.

With best wishes,

 John Atkins

Band Reunion 2011

Freda Bason & Terry Whitworth

Band Reunion 2011 - Dumbleton Hall, Evesham.

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS

Many happy returns of the day to Peter Ryan, tomorrow the 30th, hoping that you have a good day,

 With best wishes ,

 John Atkins

 

 

Richard (Dick) Glister

Please welcome Richard (Dick) Glister to the BB, His  I.D is gpgg, Dick was in the REME and attached to Asqn in Sharjah, I am sure that he will find someone on here that he used to know well and has not seen for a long time, it has taken a long time for me to find him but in the end I manage to track him down, if he goes through the Photo's when he has time there are sure to be quite a few that he will recognise.

 John Atkins

The Great Antar

Does anyone have one, there not Useing?.

For Don

Don, Do these bring back memorys !!!!

Sergeant Thomas Mealling

JIM LEES

Hanover Div Sign

Chiffchaff has asked me to post this picture for him.

Some more of Pixie's Collection.

Imagine!.. When we where issued with our kit, we spent hours polishing and Bulling. Many times the Sarge was not pleased with our efforts? Now I spend much of my time adding to my collection. I'm so lucky to have an understanding Wife... I Love you Janet. Pixie191

Nothing to do...

I'm very disapointed and very depressed at the moment. Firstly my good mate, who I used to have quite fireside talks with, discussing the wrongs of the world and how he could put things right, was cold bloodly murdered by those nasty war-mongering Americans. And now my mentor of all things holy. No longer will I be able to enjoy a crunchy crystalized camel crap sandwich under the stars in Tripoli; washed down with a frothing cup of fermenting goats pee. I hope that nasty man at Number 10 is happy with what he has contributed too. I no longer have the friendship of two of the wisest individuals whoever walked upon this sorry earth.
I am truly gutted........

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS

Many happy returns of the day to William Roy for tomorrow 19th hoping you have a good one, and many more.

 With best wishes

 John Atkins

Regt Reserching

I've found some interesting Books, many Free on Google Books.

This one is very interesting: The British Army in Germany: An Organizational History 1947 - 2004 By Graham Watson, Richard A. Rinaldi.

Tip: When browsing type in The 1st Royal Dragoons 7th Armoured Brigade. There are some interesting selection of books?

Enjoy Browsing

Battle of Balaclava.

http://www.britishbattles.com/crimean-war/balaclava.htm

Whilst browsing on research of the regiment came across this. A very good account the said battle and great pic's. Many of you may have already come across  this? 

Richard (Dick) Glister

Can anyone tell me where Dick Glister came from originally, he served in the REME attached to Asqn in Sharjah in 59/60, and also what age would he have been, I am getting Emails from a gentleman who may be able to help me to contact Dick if I can give him the info.

John Atkins

Anti-Slavery Day

Start:	Oct 18, '11 01:00a
Location:	UK

Penhale camp, Cornwall

Dave Smith 118 & I were members of 10 Para White City.