Newsletter
May 2011
The May meeting was attended by 39 Full & Associate Members with four visitors, Chris Neeson, Helen Stallard, Chris Stallard, Sandra Fletcher.
There were 21 apologies for not attending the meeting
Chairman's Report
Our Chairman Eddie Cowan opened the meeting at 1807 and welcomed our visitors to the meeting. Eddie as is customary, asked for a minutes silence for old comrades and those that have gone before us with a minute's silence.
Eddie informed members that he attended the RBL 90th Anniversary meeting in Alicante, along with our Standard Bearer "Mac" Makenzie. By all accounts this was a well organized event and one would hope that those from Spain who attended and who organise similar events take some notes!!
The Chairman would like more members to attend our social functions, of course it is acknowledged that not everyone can attend for personal or financial reasons. We try to keep cost's to a minimum where possible to encourage greater attendance.
Joe "The Cat Man's" birthday is next week and we wish him well in his absence. Joe has recently opened a charity shop in Quesada. This is in the square next to "The Card Shop" so if you have any unwanted electrical items that work or unwanted clothes Joe will be glad to take them off you.
Secretary's Report
A reminder. Regular correspondence is coming from Central Office and in this respect a separate file has been created. This information covers numerous topics, from what's being planned for the Corps Birthday 2014, Medal for National Service men and jobs if you are still inclined.! The file is in the usual place. If you require a copy of the bulletin see Pete who will download a copy to you.
Treasurer's Report
The current state of accounts was on the notice board
Welfare
Diane Whitelaw has recently undergone surgery and is now out of hospital. Diane is doing well and was fit enough to attend our petanc social function at La Marina.
Mick Smallwood is vert upbeat and making excellent progress.
Arthur Richardson recently had a successful cataract operation on his left eye and has been seen recently out and about looking well and very smart.
Don Churchill, our President is well after a recent spell in hospital.
Membership
Subs for the year are almost complete from the members.
PR
The Coast Rider is currently the only newspaper showing information regarding the branch.
Globe & Laurel
Excellent article from our G & L rep, Dave Lawton in the May & June edition. If you have a computer then Dave has written and uploaded photographs from our very successful auction and BBQ at the Todo Loco Bar, Horizonte.
Mechandising
Bill now has mugs and "T" shirts complete with suitable logo "Help Our Wounded" available for sale.
Corps Dinner
Further details will be available shortly.
Social
A nice turnout for the Petanc competition held at the Sports Bar, La Marina. Still not sue of the rules but still a good laugh.
Royal Birthday Celebrations. Meal at Del Pino's Restaurant and a good turnout from members and enjoyed by all.
EVENTS SPAIN
Nothing firmed up as yet but possible BBQ. Watch this space.
The owner of the Lime Bar, where we had the "Wake" for Andy Kurek has approached us for any military memorabilia. If any members can donate then direct to the owner.
CRUISE
- 8 day ALL INCLUSIVE Greece & Turkey October 3rd
- ATHENS (2 days) – SANTORINI – RHODES – IZMIR – ISTANBUL (2 days)
- From € 500 plus Tax € 195
- Flights Madrid + Athens and Istanbul + Madrid INCLUDED
- See Bill Nixon for details
EVENTS UK
A complete list of events can be found on the RMA Website however below are some that the members may be interested in.
- 9th July GD Instructors re-union for those that served at Deal 60,s 70,s 80,s PTI, DL, PW etc Walmer & Kingsdown Golf club
- 10th July Emmetts Hill, Worth Matravers, Dorset
- 24th-26th September CTCRM 65th Annual Re-Union
- 1st October HW Re-Union CTCRM
If you require contact details & application forms on these events see Pete - Hon Sec
CORPS BIRTHDAY 2014
Planning for this event is well underway and Central Office are seeking ideas from the general Corps family of how this should be celebrated. If you can think of what to do nationally, regionally and locally then let Central Office or the Hon Sec know who will pass details to Central Office.
Note: Tracy Fox wife of the Secretary, Stourbridge RMA Branch is putting together a cookery book to raise funds for the RMA. Tracy is looking for recipes that are specialities of the area where the RMA Branch is located.
Also required are recipes with an interesting history or stories about food in the Corps Info.
JOKES
A barman called to Paddy "What time is it?"
Paddy replied, "Don't know, but it's not three o'clock."
"What make's you so sure?"
"Because I told my wife I'd be home by three and I'm still here."
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The advertisement for a kitchen gadget said it was so marvellous it would cut the housework in half.
So she bought two.
THAT'S IT!!