BRANCH MEETINGS.
Meetings held on the last Tuesday night, of every other Month at, Barbourne Ex-Services Club
The Moors
WORCESTER
WR1 3ED
If you served In the Worcestershire, Sherwood Foresters, Worcestershire & Sherwood Foresters .
T.A etc , or attached to one of these , (Even a different regiment or unit and you have no branches in this area) why not come along ? Please contact with your details through 'FEEDBACK' PAGE, or the 'GUESTBOOK' PAGE` & we WILL get back to you.
W.F.R.A........A.G.M`s.
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SATURDAY 13 th OCTOBER 2018
LICHFIELD SOCIAL CLUB, PURCELL AVENUE, LICHFIELD WS13 6TS
WFRA AGM Lichfield :- will be held on Saturday 14 th October at Lichfield Social Club, Purcell Avenue, Lichfield. WS13 6TS commence 11.30 hrs.
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Dates of next Branch Meetings and A.G.M.:-
31st JULY 2018 20:00hrs
25th SEPTEMBER 2018 20:00hrs
11th DECEMBER 2018 20:00 hrs NEW DATE!!!!!!
COMMITTEE MEETINGS 2018
Committee Meetings all at 19:30hrs
JULY - TUESDAY 10th
SEPTEMBER - WEDNESDAY 12th.
NOVEMBER - WEDNESDAY 14th
ALL AT :-
Barbourne Ex Services Club
The Moors
Worcester
WR1 3ED
Saturday Veterans Breakfast Club at The Postal Order, 18 Foregate Street, Worcester WR1 1DN . On the first Saturday of the Month at 10:00hrs onwards ( except 1st Saturday in June see details in events list below)
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EVENTS AND PARADES.
ADDRESS FOR Gheluvelt Park, BARBOURNE ROAD, Worcester. WR3 7AA
Sunday 24th June 2018 from 12 noon
Worcester Norton shooting Club 35th Anniversary of the inauguration of the Club which supports local organizations as well as promoting sports such as cricket, croquet, skittles and target shooting.
The Shooting Club alone now has a membership in excess of 500 persons and covers a wide range of interests from airgun, small and full bore shooting, practical shotgun, black powder and even cannon. Items of which will be on display.
Branch Stand and Display will be at this event. We are invited due to our close connection with the Barracks.
Armed Forces Week Monday 25th June 2018 10:30hrs
Raising of Armed Forces Flag above Guildhall Worcester.
99th ANNUAL REGIMENTAL ASSOCIATION DINNER - SATURDAY 30 JUNE 2018
The 99th Annual Regimental Association Dinner (The Crich Supper) is to be held at Welbeck Hall, Welbeck Road, Nottingham NG2 7QW on Saturday 30 June 2018 at 1930 hours for 2000 hours. Dress: Jacket, Tie and Medals. Tickets are now available at £20.00 per person for a four course meal with wine and tea or coffee. The Calling Notice, Menu choices and accommodation details can be found here
Sunday 1st July 2018
ANNUAL CRICH PILGRIMAGE SUNDAY 1 JULY 2018
The 95th Annual Pilgrimage to the Crich Memorial will take place on Sunday 1 July 2018. Those attending are reminded to arrive by no later than 1430 hours as the gates are closed at that time to allow for the Civic Dignitaries procession. Usual facilities/refreshments are available from 1230 hours
Friday 24th August 2018
At the Worcestershire Regimental Stone, Gheluvelt Park, BARBOURNE ROAD, Worcester. WR3 7AA . Short Wreath laying Ceremony in Memory of The Worcestershire Regiment who served at Vernon France, Burma and Malaya. Usual format. Standards & Bugle, Dress:- Berets, Blazers, Medals. If you can spare the time please do.
Saturday 15th September Drumhead Service 12:00hrs Gheluvelt Park (Pump House end) Band of the Grenadier Guards will be present. All Services Associations and Cadets will be present for a Drumhead Service to mark the end of WW100 in Worcestershire. All services Standards will be on parade. It will be on the same theme as the Remembrance Service at the Albert Hall. The Worcestershire Regiment Silver Drums will be used for the Altar. There will be displays and stalls
23rd September 2018 NMA. Mercian Grove 10:45 for 11:00 Start. There will be a service and march past at the Mercian Volunteer Grove to mark the service of the Territorials and Volunteers in WW1. Tenbury Wells Band will be providing the music. This will be followed by Mercian family picnic (please bring own picnic or there is cafe on site) WFRA Standards and members very welcome to share this day with MVRA
October Poppy Launch at Guild hall Worcester
Date and details to follow
Sunday October 28th 104th Anniversary of The Battle of Gheluvelt 11:15 for 11:30 Service
Details on this and provision of food to follow
More details on events to follow
Other Usefull Addresses
City Museum & Art Gallery, Foregate Street, Worcester, WR1 1DT
Tel 01905 721982
Web
www.museumsworcestershire.org.uk
Museum Archives
Address: Dancox House, Pheasant Street, Worcester WR1 2EE
Phone: 01905 721982
