18 June 2008

2nd Battalion Yorkshire Regiment (the Green Howards) Freedom Marches

There have been two Freedom Marches by the 2nd Battalion to date (in Middlesbrough and Redcar, today).
There are four remaining Freedom Marches;-

Harrogate - 1030 - 1300 hrs Friday 20th Jun

Richmond - 1430 - 1700 hrs Friday 20th Jun

Scarborough - 1045 - 1300 hrs Saturday 21st Jun

Bridlington- 1430 - 1800 hrs Saturday 21st Jun

Please let as many people as possible know of these marches, and BE THERE to give the regiment your support!!

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18 June 2008

GREEN HOWARDS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL REUNION 2008

I can now confirm that the Regimental Reunion will take place on the weekend 24th/25th/26th October 2008 at the TA Centre, Coldyhill Lane, Scarborough with the kind permission of the Commanding Officer, 4th Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment.

Due to the increased costs this year to the GHA for TA Staff wages (£1.5K), Band Fees and world economy affecting the price of fish and chips, the cost of tickets has had to be increased.

The cost of a full ticket (Fri/Sat/Sun) is £25.00. Cost of a day ticket for either day Saturday or Sunday is £9.00.

Tickets are available from the Headquarters at Richmond. Cheques should be made payable to ‘The Green Howards Association’.

Dennis Appleyard

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16 June 2008

Obituary for John Wibberley

The following request has been received from Major Roddy Bailey (<roderic2@eircom.net>);-

'I hope to compile a suitable obituary for retired Corporal John Wibberley in the next issue of the Green Howard magazine. Whilst I recall him as a Support Company member (both Mortar and Anti-Tank, I think), rugger player and for a time Provost Sgt, I do not know enough to do John and his family justice. It is important we get these tributes right and I can't do that without help. If anybody wishes to send me details/anecdotes of John Wibberley's life, not only in the Green Howards but also in his civilian occupation please email them to me (roderc2@eircom.net). If that is not possible please telephone me (from UK - 00353 5393 89959) or give any material to RHQ in Richmond. I would like to have all contributions by 3 July in order to make the next issue. Many thanks,

Roddy Bailey'

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12 June 2008

A Service to mark the end of Operation Banner in Northern Ireland,
- 10 September 2008 in St. Paul’s Cathedral.

0n 10th September 2008 in St Paul's Cathedral there is to be a Service to mark the end of Operation Banner in Northern Ireland. This notice is to draw the attention of your organisation to this important commemoration, and for you to encourage your members to apply early for invitations for the places that are available in St Paul's Cathedral.

Purpose of the Event. "To honour members of the UK Armed Forces and the MOD Civil Service who lost their lives or were injured in Northern Ireland and the over 300,000 personnel who served in the Province since 1969".

Attendance. Primarily for:
1. Armed Forces veterans of service in NI from 1969-2007 who earned the GSM 1962 (Northern Ireland).
2. Families of members of the Armed Forces killed in NI.
3. Families of members of the Armed Forces killed outside of the province as a result of NI related terrorist action.
4. Families of members of the Civil service killed in NI who worked closely alongside UK Armed Forces in NI.
5. Families of Armed Forces Veterans who served in NI
6. Members of the Civil Service who worked closely alongside UK Armed Forces in NI.

The Event. The Op Banner commemoration will comprise 3 elements:
1. A service of Remembrance in St Paul's Cathedral at 11am to which 2000 people will be invited.
2. A march through the City from St Paul's Cathedral to the Guildhall (subject to sufficient eligible attendees wishing to march)
3. Receptions in the Guildhall, St Paul's Crypt, the Vintners and Skinners Halls between 1pm and 3pm.

Invitations. The event will publicised on Thu 5 Jun 08 by MOD and will appear on the SPVA website. www.veterans-uk.info which will include information about the event and application forms for invitations. There will also be helpline numbers and addresses to which members may apply for invitations.

Keith
K.. Hudson
media.nivets@googlemail.com
www.nivets.org.uk
07880 535314

12 June 2008. The 3rd RUSI - Guild of Battlefield Guides Event

I organise the annual RUSI - Guild of Battlefield Guides Event, which is being held at the Institute on Friday 27 June 2008. This event is open to all and I would be most grateful if the information below could be distributed to the Friends of the Green Howards:

RUSI-Guild of Battlefield Guides Event
0950-1630
27 June 2008
Royal United Services Institute, Whitehall, London

This is the third collaboration between the Institute’s Military History Circle (MHC) and the Guild of Battlefield Guides (GBG).

Presentations at this one day meeting will cover the Burma Campaign of 1942; the development of the British Airborne tactical doctrine in World War II; the Wehrmacht on D-Day; a pictorial overview of the Western Front, 1918-2008 and the battle for the bridge at Arnhem, 1944.

The fee of £15.50 includes related documents, lunch and refreshments.

To view a copy of the programme and to register for this event, please click here. www.rusi.org/events

With regards, Avnish

9 June 2008, A Big "Thank You" For Those Attending the KIng's Division Pass Out Parade (30 May)

Paul Cooper, the Infantry Heritage Centre Curator, who was tasked with hosting the Green Howards who attended the King's Division Pass Out Parade at Catterick on 30 May, would like to pass on a big "Thank You".

Paul wrote to say;-
"I wrote to The Officer Commanding congratulating him on his perfect parade and thanking him for allowing us to attend and the hospitality that was shown to everyone. He said that it was a pleasure, and that the Green Howards are welcome at any event that they host.
Please put on the website a big thank you to all those who turned up, and for helping to make the day a success and giving the
recruits (now trained soldiers) their support. ."

2 June 2008, 400 Club Winners

400 CLUB WINNERS, JUNE 2008

Disc No	Name	Amount
102 132 412 118	Major J Conway Cheshire Branch - E Readman Syndicate F - Guisborough Branch - K Mitchell Major R Matthews	£20 £15 £10 £10

22 May 2008, FGHM - COLONEL GEOFFREY POWELL LECTURE - 29 MAY 2008

Gentlemen,

To avoid disappointment, contact Miles Garnett now on miles@knipes.freeserve.co.uk to book your seat at the FGHM, Colonel Geoffrey Powell Lecture at Worsley Barracks, York on Thursday 29th May at 1830 hours or ring David Nicholson on 0770681629 for advice on how to book a ticket.

12 May 2008, Arrangements for Richmond Sunday, 18 May 2008

RHQ have provided details of the arrangements for the parade, church service, and Gold and Silver Badge awards this coming Sunday. Please select the thumbnail image, below, for further details.

8 May 2008, King's Division Pass Out Parade, 30 May 2008

Updated arrangements are in place for anyone intending to attend this parade. Please select the image below for further details.

1 May 2008, 400 Club Winners

400 CLUB WINNERS, MAY 2008

Disc No	Name	Amount
20 384 14 87	Alan Badger J F Panton Tom Heron M J Day	£20 £15 £10 £10

28 April 2008, Combat Stress Summer Garden Party, - Castle Howard, 5 July 2008

Click on the above image for details of this event.

27 April 2008, King's Division Pass Out Parade 30 May 2008

Ladies and Gentlemen

I have received an invitation from Major P J WILSON, OC King's Division Training Company, 1 ITB, ITCC, drawing the GH Association attention to a Kings Division Pass out Parade on the 30 May 2008. Maj Gen Farquhar CBE will be the Inspecting Officer.

Any GH Association Branch or individual members who would like to attend this parade may do so by contacting the 2IC or CSM Kings Division Training Company at the ITCC and you will be made most welcome.
Contact for the 2IC or CSM Kings Division: Telephone No. 01748 87 2551 or 01748 87 2664. Or Coy Clk on 01748 87 4370.

Yours sincerely

Robert Martin

R MARTIN MBE
Major (Retd)
Assistant Regimental Secretary
Area Headquarters (Richmond)
The Yorkshire Regiment

21 April 2008, Bridlington Combined Ex-Services Association Reunion Weekend, 13 - 15 June 2008

THE COMBINED EX-SERVICES ASSOCIATION OF BRIDLINGTON
27TH ANNUAL REUION AND CONFERENCE WEEKEND

13TH, 14TH, & 15TH JUNE 2008
AT THE NEW SPA ROYAL HALL, BRIDLINGTON
(BE THE FIRST TO VIEW)

FRIDAY AND SAURDAY 7.00 p.m. – 11.30 p.m.
Raffles * Tombola * etc.

Select here for a POSTER with details of the weekend. (500K PDF file, requires Adobe Reader to view)

10 April 2008, Letter of Thanks From CO of 2nd Battalion the Yorkshire Regiment

A very warm letter of thanks from Lieut Colonel Simon Downey, Commanding Officer of the 2nd Battalion the Yorkshire Regiment, has been sent to all Association members. To read it, select below (requires Adobe Reader);-

A "THANK YOU" FROM THE COMMANDING OFFICER OF THE 2nd BATTALION Select above for a warm thank you message to the Association and its branches from Lieut Col Simon Downey (PDF file)

9 April 2008, Lt Colonel John Byrne

I have spoken this morning (9-4-08) to Lt Colonel John Byrne currently in Papworth Hospital. Colonel John was admitted into hospital on 1st Apr 08.
The Doctors thought at first that he had had a stroke. What they found was that he had 'torn his aortic artery which had been leaking'.
He was operated on and is now on the road to a full recovery.
He will be leaving Papworth Hospital and returning home PM to-day (09-04-08).
He will be convalescing at home and he will welcome visitors and phone calls.
His home contact telephone number is: 01480 411104. (NB NOte corrected telephone number)

R MARTIN MBE
Major (Retd)
Assistant Regimental Secretary
Area Headquarters (Richmond)
The Yorkshire Regiment

7 April 2008, Mr Ray Ellar

RHQ The Yorkshire Regiment, Richmond, have advised of the following;-

Ex Green Howard - RAY ELLAR (War time) died recently.

After suffering a stroke several years ago, had been poorly for sometime. His funeral is to take place on Thursday 10th April at 1330 hrs at Durham Crematorium.

His Son in Law, Mr Melvin Brown is asking for a bugler. If anyone is available please contact him on 01325 311563.

2 April 2008, 400 Club Winners

400 CLUB WINNERS, APRIL 2008

Disc No	Name	Amount
155 107 90 302	Mrs C Littler C D Dunn M J Day Lt Col L G James	£20 £15 £10 £10

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