Newsletter
September 2011
The September meeting was attended by 24 Full & Associate Members and two visitors Daniel Wassel and Chris Neeson. There were 6 apologies.
Our Chairman opened the meeting at 1815 and called for a minutes silence for old comrades and those that have been killed in recent conflicts, Marine James Wright, 42 Commando and Lt Daniel Clack, 1st Rifles.
The Chairman then reminded us of the RAFA Battle of Britain Service at La Siesta Church, September 15th ands the subsequent Dinner & Dance on the 23rd September.
In October a Spanish re-enactment group, Codex Belix, are meeting in Orihuela 16th October. There will be representation from several Spanish units, and a re-enactment of “Pegasus Bridge” (Arnhem). Last year many of the people that attended commented that it was a really enjoyable day and that how we were appreciated by the Spanish people who went.
Secretary
All information and correspondence can be found on the notice board or in the files, on the bar. On the board are details regarding future events as produced by Central Office. A couple of important dates for your diary are Graspan Parade 13 May 2012 and re-union weekend CTCRM 29th-30th September 2012.
Treasurer
Confirmed that the information regarding the finances of the Branch were on the notice board.
Welfare
Jack Freeman our welfare reported that Diane Whitelaw was feeling poorly again and that Mick Smallwood had a suspected heart attack but is ok at present. Don’t forget if you are ill phone Jack!!
Social
- X-Mas Draw will be held in Elviras Restaurant, San Luis Urb.
- X-Mas Draw tickets now on sale. We know it’s early but more money in the kitty means more prizes!!!
- Tickets for the draw from Bill Nixon.
Membership
Maddie reports that membership is steady.
PR
No one at present in this position.
Globe & Laurel
Phil Prince has taken over this task and reported that the next article will be forwarded to Central as required.
Merchandising
Bill has usual trinkets on offer and if you have a favourite shirt that a logo would improve it let Bill know!
AOB
CORPS BIRTHDAY DINNER 28th October 2011. This will now be held at EL VIRAS RESTAURANT, SAN LUIS URBANISATION This will be a PRE SELECTED starter and sweet. The MAIN MEAL will be carvery type. Cost €10 for members and €18 for non members. See Jack or Jean to choose your or email Hon Sec menu for Starter & Sweet. Half a bottle of wine plus entertainment
EVENTS SPAIN
The RAFA Costa Blanca Branch has invited members to the annual Battle of Britain church service on Thursday 15th September. 11am La Siesta Church. Lunch afterwards will be at El Raso Restaurant.Friday 23rd September RAFA Dinner & Dance at the Orihuela Costa Resort, La Zenia 1930 for 2000hrs. €25 per head. For reservations see Hon Sec.
Codex Belix 16th October 2011 Re-enactment group Battle of Arnhem Further details next meeting.
Corps Birthday 2014
It was mooted at the last meeting that a Corps Dinner be organised in Gibraltar 2014. As an Association we could look at this in greater detail nearer the date.
CRUISE
Cut off date for this cruise is getting close!!
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 up to August 2012 can be found on the RMA Website however below are some that the members may be interested in.
13 May 2012 Graspan Parade
29th-30th Sept 2012 Re-Union CTCRM
If you require contact details & application forms on these events see Pete - Hon Sec
Jokes
“I wouldn’t go to America if you paid me ,” said Fred
“Why”
“Cos they drive on the wrong side of the road”
“What’s wrong with that?”
“I tried it the other night,” said Fred. “It’s bloody dangerous.”
RESTAURANT
“I’ll have some Spinoti Vertimicelli,” she said.
“Where did you see that?” said the waiter.
“On the menu.”
“O’h, that’s the name of the proprietor.
THAT’S IT!!!