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The Gloucestershire Regiment Memorial – sponsored European ride

May 25, 2024

Posted on behalf of David Mulcahy On the 30th of May I will be heading to Europe on an unsupported European cycling tour. I hope to cycle from Calais 30 May to Ypres and to finish the tour on, or about the 21st of June? I intend to visit as…

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Veteran’s Helpline

Feb 11, 2024

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Independent Inquiry relating to Afghanistan

Dec 15, 2023

Dear All, Please see attached details re an Independent Inquiry relating to Afghanistan. Whilst this is unlikely to directly affect our veterans, I forward it to you for your (and their) information. As it is likely that the subject will soon feature in the news, it is important to give…

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Maurice Bradshaw, Korea POW

Nov 29, 2023

Korea 70 Horseguards, London July 2023. (Dad must be one of the last remaining Glorious Glosters). From Heather Measey

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The 2023 Forest of Dean Branch Christmas Lunch

Nov 28, 2023

Forest of Dean branch Chrismas lunch. Today at the Orepool. Great turnout, good food. Old friends. Much Banter. Roll on next year when we can do it all again. Thanks to Gill Phelps, Jenny McBride and Judy for putting this together. Our guests for gracing us with their presence. Splash…

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memories of 13 Platoon, D Coy 1965

Nov 05, 2023

The following has been received: Good Morning Gentleman,Following your latest communication , I was curious to know how many old and bold are still with us from 13 platoon D Coy, which was my platoon after being commissioned from Mons OCS in 1965. Paul Arengo Jones was the senior sub…

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Post Funeral Report – Leslie Alfred Ralph Allen, 1st Battalion The Gloucestershire Regiment, 1930 – 2023

Aug 25, 2023

Yesterday saw the funeral of Les Allen take place at Romsey Abbey, Hampshire and later a celebration of his life at Totten. The regiment was well represented with the last commanding officer giving a regimental tribute, both County Chairman's with four standard bearers in attendance and a total of eight…

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Update on HM Forces Veterans’ Cards

Aug 25, 2023

We receive quite a lot of enquiries about Veterans’ Cards and are aware that our members are keen to hear about advancements in this area.The latest news is that work is underway to develop the digital verification system required to begin the second phase of the card rollout (to those…

golf, news

Burma Cup 2023 – results

Jun 24, 2023

The match between us & The Farmers boys for the Burma cup took place on Friday 23rd June 2023 , the venue was Broome manor GC 6 The Fairway , Swindon , SN3 1RG. Burma cup match results, Farmers boys. 6. Slashers. 4.Steve Riddell (13). V. David Llewellyn (13) Won…

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Slashers Golf Society annual meeting

Jun 15, 2023

Gents This years Slashers Golf Society annual meeting is being held at Brickhampton golf club on Friday, the 4th of August 2023, and this year we are supporting the efforts of the Gloucestershire Regiment Memorial fund, Therefore, I am asking you all to make every effort to attend this year’s…