July 2011 - Not one but four events have taken place since the last update.  At the end of June several members and their families attended the Armed Forces Day at Cardiff. 

Terry and Keith also flew the flag at the Armed Forces Golf Event, although they didn't win!!!  Early in July, five cars took us to Tidworth Ailwal Barracks for the family day and presentation

of Afganistan medals to the 2RTR chaps.  Our thanks to the Regiment for looking after us so well.  It was a great opportunity to catch up with some other Association members. 

Later in July, we were guests of member and  former Chairman Bob Chinn at the Mid Wales Golf Centre.  Members assembled from all parts of the Wales, with the majority travelling by 

minibus from Cardiff.   The weather and surroundings were fantastic and all had a really enjoyable time.  Thanks to Bob and the Golf Centre staff.

NO MEETING IN AUGUST...have a great summer.   

June 2011 - A busy time at the moment for all of us and a well attended meeting was held on the 2nd June.  Good luck to those taking part in the Golf.   Have a

great day.  Tickets for the veterans tent at Armed Forces Day will be ordered for all members and families attending.  It was decided not to have the lunch this year but to

take packed food.  All those going to Tidworth should now have transport and accomodation if required.  Should be a great day.  Any questions contact Terry or Glyn.

We are looking at using a minibus to go to mid Wales.  The plan is to arrive in time for lunch and have a few drinks in the afternoon.  A leisurely trip...with the possibility of

a round of golf for those interested possibly stopping off on the way back to Cardiff for a bevvy somewhere nice.  Details to be finalised in July meeting...date to be confirmed!

May 2011 - At the beginning of April members gathered from all parts of Wales for a tour of the Rorke's Drift Museum at Brecon Barracks

followed by lunch at the Officers Mess.  After lunch the Chairman presented a small token of our appreciation to both Ron and Tony in recognition of their

hard work for many years as Treasurer and Secretary.  Our thanks to the Officers and staff at the Barracks for making us so welcome.

The May meeting was informal with the next full meeting booked in for 2nd June.  Members are reminded that we have to book

tickets for the Armed Forces Day by the 14th June so keep in touch. 

March 2011  - It was great to see everyone at the March meeting where we received a report on the St David's Day Celebrations at Cardiff.  We were

represented by three members who very much enjoyed.  Plans for the April 1st trip to Brecon were discussed.  It looks very much as if we will travel

in three cars...Jonathan, Terry & Keith and provisional discussions of who would go with who were discussed.  Your respective driver will no doubt

be in touch to sort out the timings and other practicalities.  Dress Code...Blazers with Regimental or Assocation Tie please.  Any questions...contact us. 

Communication Lists were given out at the last meeting.  A trip to Ypres was also discussed for 30th July...details from Terry.

February 2011 - A well attended meeting by our standards.  We were very pleased to welcome two new members.  A number of events planned

and listed above.  Details of the St David's Day event were given out but meet promptly at 10.45 at St John's Church, Cardiff.  For Bovington, atendees make

own travel arrangements but must confrim intentions by 14th March.  The trip to Brecon has been provisionally booked for 1st April and the logistics can be

discussed at the March meeting.  This wiil be a great trip including lunch!

November 2010 - The AGM took place at the Columba Club on the 4th November and wow was it a red letter day! Ron Nicholas had expressed

a desire after 38 years to stand down as Treasurer.  Jonathan was unanimously appointed after having served an apprenticeship in the role

with Ron for the last 6 months!  Tony Clarke was also very happy that Terry was prepared to take on the onerous duties of Secretary over the coming months

  All of us have very much appreciated the dedication of both Tony and Ron over many years and we look forward to their continued interest and friendship. 

Great to see a good crowd once again at the Cardiff Remembrance Parade - "WE WILL REMEMBER THEM"

So this Friday, it's the Cambrai Lunch in Bovie, which 7 of us will be attending.  The branch will also be represented by 3 members at the Regimental Remembrance

Parade in London.