CHAIRMAN’S LETTER MARCH 2026

Hello everyone,

The Recce at Oxford was a huge success, fun and laughter as usual. Thanks to Tom and his sidekick Noreen for making it such a big success, augurs well for October. Those who attended, Tom, Noreen, Bob, Ted & I, Sue & Reme, Wendy & Davey, Lyn & Bill, Skip & Rose, Pete & Gerry, Dave & Audrey.

It is a lovely hotel, very friendly staff and the food was excellent. The only slight drawback is that drinks are expensive, well, I think they are but it might depend where you live, we are in a relatively cheap part of the country so it was a bit of an eye opener. But, Ted and I have decided that it is what it is and we are going to have the most fantastic reunion come what may.

I have been in touch with Stafford consistently since the reunion trying to get a date for the dinner to celebrate our 30th Anniversary. Bearing in mind the state of the world today, I am sure we all understand that the regiment probably has a lot more serious things to think about other than our meal. I have now been told that they CANNOT host a dinner for us in the summer but are looking at alternative dates later in the year. But, WO2 Ian Harvey, who is in charge of the summer BBQ has invited us to attend that. It follows the same timetable as last year, lunch, football match, prize giving, BBQ , quiz and more food in Sgts mess. It will be on Thursday 9th July. Please let me know if you can attend by the 10th April. We, the committee, think if you decide to stay over the Hurricane, Premier Inn at Stafford is a good place to stop and more comfortable than the mess.. Only a few minutes from the barracks. I understand that some of you will decide it is too far to travel jut for a BBQ but I hope we have some takers as I don’t want to lose contact with the Regiment.

Col Ash Jayes and his wife Grace and RSM Jenny Blackburn and her husband Rick will be guests at our reunion this year.

DON’T FORGET let me know if you can attend the BBQ.

Take care everyone and if we don’t see you at the BBQ we will see you at the reunion in October.

Hazel x