To try and find more lads I've set up a Facebook group - have a look at http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_113873795343882#!/home.php?sk=group_113873795343882&ap=1 for details
Arborfield Old Boys' Association
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Official 2011 AOBA Calendar
The Arborfield Old Boys’ Calendar for 2011 is now available for download. This year we are asking you for a minimum donation of £2.00 for your copy. All of your donation - less PayPal fees - will go directly to the Apprentices Memorial Fund.
Please visit the notice board were you will find details of how you can obtain your copy.
And don't worry if you don't have a PayPal account - we'll still take your money off any old plastic - we're not proud!
Arborfield Old Boys' Association
Please visit the notice board were you will find details of how you can obtain your copy.
And don't worry if you don't have a PayPal account - we'll still take your money off any old plastic - we're not proud!
Arborfield Old Boys' Association
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Corporal David Barnsdale, 33 Engineer Regiment
The Repatriation of
Acting Corporal David Barnsdale, 33 Engineer Regiment
will take place on –
Thursday, 28th October, 2010.
Flypast over Wootton Bassett 11:00 hours - Timings provided by RAF Lyneham
RAF Lyneham (Family Service Starts) 12:00 hour - Timings provided by RAF Lyneham
Cortege expected to leave RAF Lyneham 13:15 hours +/- 30 minutes - Estimated time of departure
Wootton Bassett 13:25 hours +/- 30 minutes - Estimated time of departure
- (Approximately 13 miles to GX Police Station)
Gable Cross Police Stn 13:45 hours +/- 30 minutes - Thames Valley Police estimated time to take over responsibility of Cortege
- (Approximately 3..5 miles to bridge carrying B4000)
Bridge over A420 (Carrying B4000) 13:50 hours +/- 30 minutes
- (Approximately 1..5 miles to Defence Academy)
Defence Academy UK (A420) 13:55 hours +/- 30 minutes
- (Approximately 4..5 miles to Folly Hill Lay-by)
Folly Hill Lay-by (A420) 14:00 hours +/- 30 minutes
- (Approximately 45 minutes travelling time to JRH)
St Anthony of Padua Parish Church 14:40 hours +/- 30 minutes (Situated at entrance to JRH)
John Radcliffe Hospital (Oxford) 14:45 hours +/- 30 minutes - Thames Valley Police estimated time of arrival at JRH
----------ooOoo----------
John W (RDG) hopefully, as usual, you can do the business at the church
-----------ooOoo----------
Regards
Blondie
On behalf of the Royal Marines Association
Arborfield Old Boys' Association
Acting Corporal David Barnsdale, 33 Engineer Regiment
will take place on –
Thursday, 28th October, 2010.
Flypast over Wootton Bassett 11:00 hours - Timings provided by RAF Lyneham
RAF Lyneham (Family Service Starts) 12:00 hour - Timings provided by RAF Lyneham
Cortege expected to leave RAF Lyneham 13:15 hours +/- 30 minutes - Estimated time of departure
Wootton Bassett 13:25 hours +/- 30 minutes - Estimated time of departure
- (Approximately 13 miles to GX Police Station)
Gable Cross Police Stn 13:45 hours +/- 30 minutes - Thames Valley Police estimated time to take over responsibility of Cortege
- (Approximately 3..5 miles to bridge carrying B4000)
Bridge over A420 (Carrying B4000) 13:50 hours +/- 30 minutes
- (Approximately 1..5 miles to Defence Academy)
Defence Academy UK (A420) 13:55 hours +/- 30 minutes
- (Approximately 4..5 miles to Folly Hill Lay-by)
Folly Hill Lay-by (A420) 14:00 hours +/- 30 minutes
- (Approximately 45 minutes travelling time to JRH)
St Anthony of Padua Parish Church 14:40 hours +/- 30 minutes (Situated at entrance to JRH)
John Radcliffe Hospital (Oxford) 14:45 hours +/- 30 minutes - Thames Valley Police estimated time of arrival at JRH
----------ooOoo----------
John W (RDG) hopefully, as usual, you can do the business at the church
-----------ooOoo----------
Regards
Blondie
On behalf of the Royal Marines Association
Arborfield Old Boys' Association
Friday, October 22, 2010
Cenotaph Parade
Keith Evans has now posted all the tickets for the Cenotaph parade so if you haven’t received yours in the next couple of days please contact him on aoba-asstsec@btconnect.com
Arborfield Old Boys' Association
Arborfield Old Boys' Association
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Sergeant Peter Anthony Rayner (34)
REPATRIATION REPORT
Thursday 14 October, 2010
From operations in Afghanistan, the repatriation of:
Sergeant Peter Anthony Rayner (34), Arnhem Company, 2nd Battalion, Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment
Sgt Rayner, from Bradford, was the Javelin Platoon Sergeant, and was killed by an IED explosion while leading a foot patrol in the Nahr-e Saraj District, Helmand Province on 8th October, 2010. He operated out of Patrol Base Shammel Storrei, one of the most frequently and heavily attacked bases in Southern Helmand.
Service veterans and members of the public turned out in the following “stations of vigil” to pay their respects to the fallen as the cortege made its way on the 47 mile route from the point of arrival at RAF Lyneham to the John Radcliffe Hospital at Oxford.
Wootton Bassett - Town Centre (1815)
This report from Duncan Wostenholm, RMA
Townspeople and visitors gathered in the High Street to join the family and friends for this repatriation. There was a number of service veterans present in berets and medals, including RM and RAF Police association members. Mary Champion, the Mayor of Wootton Bassett and her consort, Bert Davey attended and spoke to the family. 12 uniformed soldiers were present as well.
Nine standards were paraded: Royal British Legion Hungerford, Devizes, North East Glamorgan and Lambourn; Associations: Royal Berkshire Regiment (Windsor), Royal Regiment of Wales (Newport), Royal Navy (Swindon), RAF Corsham and 12 Group, Royal Observer Corps.
Gable Cross Police Station - On the A420 just east of the junction with the A419 (1840)
This report from Jim Semple, RAFA
There were 12 armed forces, with 5 police officers and 25 members of the public at the roadside. The standards of The Royal Engineers Association (Swindon) and the RAF Lyneham Old Boys were paraded.
The salute was led by Sergeant Mark Thompson of the Wiltshire Constabulary.
At the Road Bridge - B4000 over the A420 between Shrivenham and Highworth (1845)
Report by Elaine Ware (on behalf of Derrick Jeans, RAFA)
Darkness had fallen shortly before the cortege of Sergeant Rayner passed slowly by. District Councillor Elaine Ware and 6 others were there to pay their respects. The cortege was specially poignant as the inside of the hearse was lit, to display the flag-draped coffin. All oncoming traffic slowed or halted as the cortege approached.
United Kingdom Defence Academy - at the Watchfield Roundabout on the A420, adjacent to the UKDA. (1855)
Report by Patrick Hopper RMA
There were 7 RMA veterans present, plus Ray (RA veteran) with his wife. The standard of RMA Poole & District Branch was paraded.
Uniformed officers from the Academy were Captain Phil Burrill, Royal Navy, Major Claire Heighington RMP and Squadron Leader Falkner, RAF. 6 members of the public also stood alongside us. All traffic came to a halt as the cortege passed by.
The salute to the cortege of Sgt Rayner was led by Captain Burrill RN and ordered by WO1 John Houghton, RAF Regiment.
Folly Hill Lay-by - east of Faringdon on the A420, just north of the A417 junction
This report by Joy Blake
The “vigil” at Folly Hill lay-by was very well attended and about 70 people were there to show their respect to the soldier returned home. I, like others, was unable to attend owing to prior commitments, but considering the lay-by is not illuminated at all, and the only lights are the passing traffic, it was good that so many people attended this bleak part of the countryside. However, I understand from my “reporters” that there was this number attending, although in the dark it was not possible to count everyone. But it proved to be correct.
The cortege passed through at 6.55 pm and once again people from the town and surrounding villages were present. The Faringdon Town Mayor, Mrs Margaret Barker, together with her escort were present, as well as the community police, local Fire & Rescue Services members, Royal British Legion and other veterans from the services attended.
Standards on parade were the Union flag, Royal British Legion Faringdon, Bampton, Highworth, Shrivenham and Wantage.
John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford - near Anthony Padua Parish Church, Headley Way.
This report from John Walker RDG
We here at the Final Turn stood to honour our soldier, Sergeant Peter Rayner. There were seven Royal British Legion standards paraded: Oxford City, Littlemore, Headington, Chalgrove, Henley, Weatley and Kidlington. Association standards included The Coldstream Guards, Royal Navy & Royal Marines (Oxford), The Royal Tank Regiment (Oxon), The Canal Zone (Oxon) and the banner of the Royal Dragoon Guards.
There were 42 veterans in berets and medals and 20 others from all three services. There was a good turnout from the Oxford public on this dark and chilly evening. The normal Oxon ladies with their huge Union flags lined the route up to hill to us at the Final Turn. Mary (church secretary) and John (Caretaker) from the church stood alongside us. The cortege pass us by at 1950. This was the 95th time we have paraded at the Final Turn in just over two years, and coincidentally was the 95th military fatality to pass us by so far this year.
WE WILL REMEMBER THEM.
PH (Duty Scribe)
On behalf of the Royal Marines Association
ation
Thursday 14 October, 2010
From operations in Afghanistan, the repatriation of:
Sergeant Peter Anthony Rayner (34), Arnhem Company, 2nd Battalion, Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment
Sgt Rayner, from Bradford, was the Javelin Platoon Sergeant, and was killed by an IED explosion while leading a foot patrol in the Nahr-e Saraj District, Helmand Province on 8th October, 2010. He operated out of Patrol Base Shammel Storrei, one of the most frequently and heavily attacked bases in Southern Helmand.
Service veterans and members of the public turned out in the following “stations of vigil” to pay their respects to the fallen as the cortege made its way on the 47 mile route from the point of arrival at RAF Lyneham to the John Radcliffe Hospital at Oxford.
Wootton Bassett - Town Centre (1815)
This report from Duncan Wostenholm, RMA
Townspeople and visitors gathered in the High Street to join the family and friends for this repatriation. There was a number of service veterans present in berets and medals, including RM and RAF Police association members. Mary Champion, the Mayor of Wootton Bassett and her consort, Bert Davey attended and spoke to the family. 12 uniformed soldiers were present as well.
Nine standards were paraded: Royal British Legion Hungerford, Devizes, North East Glamorgan and Lambourn; Associations: Royal Berkshire Regiment (Windsor), Royal Regiment of Wales (Newport), Royal Navy (Swindon), RAF Corsham and 12 Group, Royal Observer Corps.
Gable Cross Police Station - On the A420 just east of the junction with the A419 (1840)
This report from Jim Semple, RAFA
There were 12 armed forces, with 5 police officers and 25 members of the public at the roadside. The standards of The Royal Engineers Association (Swindon) and the RAF Lyneham Old Boys were paraded.
The salute was led by Sergeant Mark Thompson of the Wiltshire Constabulary.
At the Road Bridge - B4000 over the A420 between Shrivenham and Highworth (1845)
Report by Elaine Ware (on behalf of Derrick Jeans, RAFA)
Darkness had fallen shortly before the cortege of Sergeant Rayner passed slowly by. District Councillor Elaine Ware and 6 others were there to pay their respects. The cortege was specially poignant as the inside of the hearse was lit, to display the flag-draped coffin. All oncoming traffic slowed or halted as the cortege approached.
United Kingdom Defence Academy - at the Watchfield Roundabout on the A420, adjacent to the UKDA. (1855)
Report by Patrick Hopper RMA
There were 7 RMA veterans present, plus Ray (RA veteran) with his wife. The standard of RMA Poole & District Branch was paraded.
Uniformed officers from the Academy were Captain Phil Burrill, Royal Navy, Major Claire Heighington RMP and Squadron Leader Falkner, RAF. 6 members of the public also stood alongside us. All traffic came to a halt as the cortege passed by.
The salute to the cortege of Sgt Rayner was led by Captain Burrill RN and ordered by WO1 John Houghton, RAF Regiment.
Folly Hill Lay-by - east of Faringdon on the A420, just north of the A417 junction
This report by Joy Blake
The “vigil” at Folly Hill lay-by was very well attended and about 70 people were there to show their respect to the soldier returned home. I, like others, was unable to attend owing to prior commitments, but considering the lay-by is not illuminated at all, and the only lights are the passing traffic, it was good that so many people attended this bleak part of the countryside. However, I understand from my “reporters” that there was this number attending, although in the dark it was not possible to count everyone. But it proved to be correct.
The cortege passed through at 6.55 pm and once again people from the town and surrounding villages were present. The Faringdon Town Mayor, Mrs Margaret Barker, together with her escort were present, as well as the community police, local Fire & Rescue Services members, Royal British Legion and other veterans from the services attended.
Standards on parade were the Union flag, Royal British Legion Faringdon, Bampton, Highworth, Shrivenham and Wantage.
John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford - near Anthony Padua Parish Church, Headley Way.
This report from John Walker RDG
We here at the Final Turn stood to honour our soldier, Sergeant Peter Rayner. There were seven Royal British Legion standards paraded: Oxford City, Littlemore, Headington, Chalgrove, Henley, Weatley and Kidlington. Association standards included The Coldstream Guards, Royal Navy & Royal Marines (Oxford), The Royal Tank Regiment (Oxon), The Canal Zone (Oxon) and the banner of the Royal Dragoon Guards.
There were 42 veterans in berets and medals and 20 others from all three services. There was a good turnout from the Oxford public on this dark and chilly evening. The normal Oxon ladies with their huge Union flags lined the route up to hill to us at the Final Turn. Mary (church secretary) and John (Caretaker) from the church stood alongside us. The cortege pass us by at 1950. This was the 95th time we have paraded at the Final Turn in just over two years, and coincidentally was the 95th military fatality to pass us by so far this year.
WE WILL REMEMBER THEM.
PH (Duty Scribe)
On behalf of the Royal Marines Association
ation
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Apprentices Mini Reunions ..........
Colin Weir (55A) - a fine upstanding apprentice from Chepstow is organising a reunion for all Apprentices and sent me this email to let us all know about it - if you fancy meeting up with your mates then this might be just up your street .........
Gentlemen, most of you will be aware that the Army Apprentice National Memorial is under construction and being made ready for dedication on the 7th Sept. 2011. The AANM is a registered charity, and all ex apprentices are members with no forms to complete or fees to pay. We can also assist ex apprentices who are in distress.
Alf Robbins and myself are organising a dinner to coincide with Armed Forces Day in 2011. This will be on Friday the 24th June 2011 at the Adelphi Hotel Liverpool. Both of us have arranged mini meets for our group 55A for a number of years in the city, and due to the 2008 Year of Culture it is still in its shining armour. Please support us in this venture; all proceeds will go to the AANM. This is an ideal time to create mini meets with your mates, the city is full of places of interest, and is second only to London with listed buildings, then we have theatres, museums, art galleries, the largest British Anglican Cathedral along with “Paddy’s Wigwam”, Scousers affectionate term for the Catholic Cathedral due to its design, the superb St. Georges Hall and Town Hall. For the engineer we have in Birkenhead a recovered German U Boat from WW11, split into four sections for easy viewing, or a tour of the workings of the Mersey Tunnels, (yes, we have two) or the Williamson Tunnels. We can assist and advise if you want to make your visit stretch over a few days, well worth giving some serious thought to. Merseyside has its own electric railway, Merseyrail, and I might proudly add, the most efficient in the Country, that stretches to Southport in the north and then down to Chester. We have golf courses by the hatful, from inland to links, with two international ones Royal Birkdale (Southport) and Royal Liverpool (Hoylake) all served by train.
Have we sold the idea to you? I hope so. We would like your replies to be with us by the 31st Dec 2010. chepchappy@btinternet.com in order for all of the necessary arrangements to be made. Use the same email address for any help you need.
Arborfield Old Boys' Association
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Sergeant Peter Anthony Rayner NEW TIMINGS
Subject: NEW TIMINGS - The Repatriation of Sergeant Peter Anthony Rayner, 2nd Battalion, Duke of Lancaster's Regiment
Comment
Earlier this afternoon I received a phone call from the Station Commanders Office at RAF Lyneham telling me that this repatriation would be delayed by five (5) hours. Having not received the usual follow up email and/or text from the Thames Valley Police giving the estimated timing for Cortege arriving at Gable Cross Police Station, I telephoned them and was told that they had not been given that information. At 17:25 I contacted the RAF Lyneham Operations Room and they confirmed the five hour delay.
In the circumstances I have reworked the previous timings adding five hours to those previously given.
Keep your fingers crossed that I have got it right and watch out for any further updates.
Blondie
------------ooOoo----------
The Repatriation of
Sergeant Peter Anthony Rayner, 2nd Battalion, Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment
will NOW take place on –
Thursday, 14th October, 2010.
Flypast over Wootton Bassett 16:00 hours - Timings provided by RAF Lyneham
RAF Lyneham (Family Service Starts) 17:00 hour - Timings provided by RAF Lyneham
Cortege expected to leave RAF Lyneham 18:15 hours +/- 30 minutes - Estimated time of departure
- Timings provided by RAF Lyneham
Wootton Bassett 18:25 hours +/- 30 minutes - Estimated time of departure
- (Approximately 13 miles to GX Police Station)
Gable Cross Police Stn 18:45 hours +/- 30 minutes -
- (Approximately 3..5 miles to bridge carrying B4000)
Bridge over A420 (Carrying B4000) 18:50 hours +/- 30 minutes
- (Approximately 1..5 miles to Defence Academy)
Defence Academy UK (A420) 18:55 hours +/- 30 minutes
- (Approximately 4..5 miles to Folly Hill Lay-by)
Folly Hill Lay-by (A420) 19:00 hours +/- 30 minutes
- (Approximately 45 minutes travelling time to JRH)
St Anthony of Padua Parish Church 19:40 hours +/- 30 minutes (Situated at entrance to JRH)
John Radcliffe Hospital (Oxford) 19:45 hours +/- 30 minutes -
----------ooOoo----------
John W (RDG) hopefully, as usual, you can do the business at the church
-----------ooOoo----------
Blondie
On behalf of the Royal Marines Association
Comment
Earlier this afternoon I received a phone call from the Station Commanders Office at RAF Lyneham telling me that this repatriation would be delayed by five (5) hours. Having not received the usual follow up email and/or text from the Thames Valley Police giving the estimated timing for Cortege arriving at Gable Cross Police Station, I telephoned them and was told that they had not been given that information. At 17:25 I contacted the RAF Lyneham Operations Room and they confirmed the five hour delay.
In the circumstances I have reworked the previous timings adding five hours to those previously given.
Keep your fingers crossed that I have got it right and watch out for any further updates.
Blondie
------------ooOoo----------
The Repatriation of
Sergeant Peter Anthony Rayner, 2nd Battalion, Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment
will NOW take place on –
Thursday, 14th October, 2010.
Flypast over Wootton Bassett 16:00 hours - Timings provided by RAF Lyneham
RAF Lyneham (Family Service Starts) 17:00 hour - Timings provided by RAF Lyneham
Cortege expected to leave RAF Lyneham 18:15 hours +/- 30 minutes - Estimated time of departure
- Timings provided by RAF Lyneham
Wootton Bassett 18:25 hours +/- 30 minutes - Estimated time of departure
- (Approximately 13 miles to GX Police Station)
Gable Cross Police Stn 18:45 hours +/- 30 minutes -
- (Approximately 3..5 miles to bridge carrying B4000)
Bridge over A420 (Carrying B4000) 18:50 hours +/- 30 minutes
- (Approximately 1..5 miles to Defence Academy)
Defence Academy UK (A420) 18:55 hours +/- 30 minutes
- (Approximately 4..5 miles to Folly Hill Lay-by)
Folly Hill Lay-by (A420) 19:00 hours +/- 30 minutes
- (Approximately 45 minutes travelling time to JRH)
St Anthony of Padua Parish Church 19:40 hours +/- 30 minutes (Situated at entrance to JRH)
John Radcliffe Hospital (Oxford) 19:45 hours +/- 30 minutes -
----------ooOoo----------
John W (RDG) hopefully, as usual, you can do the business at the church
-----------ooOoo----------
Blondie
On behalf of the Royal Marines Association
NEW TIMINGS - The Repatriation of Sergeant Peter Anthony Rayner
Subject: NEW TIMINGS - The Repatriation of Sergeant Peter Anthony Rayner, 2nd Battalion, Duke of Lancaster's Regiment
Comment
Earlier this afternoon I received a phone call from the Station Commanders Office at RAF Lyneham telling me that this repatriation would be delayed by five (5) hours. Having not received the usual follow up email and/or text from the Thames Valley Police giving the estimated timing for Cortege arriving at Gable Cross Police Station, I telephoned them and was told that they had not been given that information. At 17:25 I contacted the RAF Lyneham Operations Room and they confirmed the five hour delay.
In the circumstances I have reworked the previous timings adding five hours to those previously given.
Keep your fingers crossed that I have got it right and watch out for any further updates.
Blondie
------------ooOoo----------
The Repatriation of
Sergeant Peter Anthony Rayner, 2nd Battalion, Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment
will NOW take place on –
Thursday, 14th October, 2010.
Flypast over Wootton Bassett 16:00 hours - Timings provided by RAF Lyneham
RAF Lyneham (Family Service Starts) 17:00 hour - Timings provided by RAF Lyneham
Cortege expected to leave RAF Lyneham 18:15 hours +/- 30 minutes - Estimated time of departure
- Timings provided by RAF Lyneham
Wootton Bassett 18:25 hours +/- 30 minutes - Estimated time of departure
- (Approximately 13 miles to GX Police Station)
Gable Cross Police Stn 18:45 hours +/- 30 minutes -
- (Approximately 3..5 miles to bridge carrying B4000)
Bridge over A420 (Carrying B4000) 18:50 hours +/- 30 minutes
- (Approximately 1..5 miles to Defence Academy)
Defence Academy UK (A420) 18:55 hours +/- 30 minutes
- (Approximately 4..5 miles to Folly Hill Lay-by)
Folly Hill Lay-by (A420) 19:00 hours +/- 30 minutes
- (Approximately 45 minutes travelling time to JRH)
St Anthony of Padua Parish Church 19:40 hours +/- 30 minutes (Situated at entrance to JRH)
John Radcliffe Hospital (Oxford) 19:45 hours +/- 30 minutes -
----------ooOoo----------
John W (RDG) hopefully, as usual, you can do the business at the church
-----------ooOoo----------
Blondie
On behalf of the Royal Marines Association
ociation
Comment
Earlier this afternoon I received a phone call from the Station Commanders Office at RAF Lyneham telling me that this repatriation would be delayed by five (5) hours. Having not received the usual follow up email and/or text from the Thames Valley Police giving the estimated timing for Cortege arriving at Gable Cross Police Station, I telephoned them and was told that they had not been given that information. At 17:25 I contacted the RAF Lyneham Operations Room and they confirmed the five hour delay.
In the circumstances I have reworked the previous timings adding five hours to those previously given.
Keep your fingers crossed that I have got it right and watch out for any further updates.
Blondie
------------ooOoo----------
The Repatriation of
Sergeant Peter Anthony Rayner, 2nd Battalion, Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment
will NOW take place on –
Thursday, 14th October, 2010.
Flypast over Wootton Bassett 16:00 hours - Timings provided by RAF Lyneham
RAF Lyneham (Family Service Starts) 17:00 hour - Timings provided by RAF Lyneham
Cortege expected to leave RAF Lyneham 18:15 hours +/- 30 minutes - Estimated time of departure
- Timings provided by RAF Lyneham
Wootton Bassett 18:25 hours +/- 30 minutes - Estimated time of departure
- (Approximately 13 miles to GX Police Station)
Gable Cross Police Stn 18:45 hours +/- 30 minutes -
- (Approximately 3..5 miles to bridge carrying B4000)
Bridge over A420 (Carrying B4000) 18:50 hours +/- 30 minutes
- (Approximately 1..5 miles to Defence Academy)
Defence Academy UK (A420) 18:55 hours +/- 30 minutes
- (Approximately 4..5 miles to Folly Hill Lay-by)
Folly Hill Lay-by (A420) 19:00 hours +/- 30 minutes
- (Approximately 45 minutes travelling time to JRH)
St Anthony of Padua Parish Church 19:40 hours +/- 30 minutes (Situated at entrance to JRH)
John Radcliffe Hospital (Oxford) 19:45 hours +/- 30 minutes -
----------ooOoo----------
John W (RDG) hopefully, as usual, you can do the business at the church
-----------ooOoo----------
Blondie
On behalf of the Royal Marines Association
ociation
Sergeant Peter Anthony Rayner,
The Repatriation of
Sergeant Peter Anthony Rayner, 2nd Battalion, Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment
will take place on –
Thursday, 14th October, 2010.
Flypast over Wootton Bassett 11:00 hours - Timings provided by RAF Lyneham
RAF Lyneham (Family Service Starts) 12:00 hour - Timings provided by RAF Lyneham
Cortege expected to leave RAF Lyneham 13:15 hours +/- 30 minutes - Estimated time of departure
Wootton Bassett 13:25 hours +/- 30 minutes - Estimated time of departure
- (Approximately 13 miles to GX Police Station)
Gable Cross Police Stn 13:45 hours +/- 30 minutes - Thames Valley Police estimated time to take over responsibility of Cortege
- (Approximately 3..5 miles to bridge carrying B4000)
Bridge over A420 (Carrying B4000) 13:50 hours +/- 30 minutes
- (Approximately 1..5 miles to Defence Academy)
Defence Academy UK (A420) 13:55 hours +/- 30 minutes
- (Approximately 4..5 miles to Folly Hill Lay-by)
Folly Hill Lay-by (A420) 14:00 hours +/- 30 minutes
- (Approximately 45 minutes travelling time to JRH)
St Anthony of Padua Parish Church 14:40 hours +/- 30 minutes (Situated at entrance to JRH)
John Radcliffe Hospital (Oxford) 14:45 hours +/- 30 minutes - Thames Valley Police estimated time of arrival at JRH
----------ooOoo----------
John W (RDG) hopefully, as usual, you can do the business at the church
-----------ooOoo----------
Blondie
On behalf of the Royal Marines AssociationAssociation
Sergeant Peter Anthony Rayner, 2nd Battalion, Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment
will take place on –
Thursday, 14th October, 2010.
Flypast over Wootton Bassett 11:00 hours - Timings provided by RAF Lyneham
RAF Lyneham (Family Service Starts) 12:00 hour - Timings provided by RAF Lyneham
Cortege expected to leave RAF Lyneham 13:15 hours +/- 30 minutes - Estimated time of departure
Wootton Bassett 13:25 hours +/- 30 minutes - Estimated time of departure
- (Approximately 13 miles to GX Police Station)
Gable Cross Police Stn 13:45 hours +/- 30 minutes - Thames Valley Police estimated time to take over responsibility of Cortege
- (Approximately 3..5 miles to bridge carrying B4000)
Bridge over A420 (Carrying B4000) 13:50 hours +/- 30 minutes
- (Approximately 1..5 miles to Defence Academy)
Defence Academy UK (A420) 13:55 hours +/- 30 minutes
- (Approximately 4..5 miles to Folly Hill Lay-by)
Folly Hill Lay-by (A420) 14:00 hours +/- 30 minutes
- (Approximately 45 minutes travelling time to JRH)
St Anthony of Padua Parish Church 14:40 hours +/- 30 minutes (Situated at entrance to JRH)
John Radcliffe Hospital (Oxford) 14:45 hours +/- 30 minutes - Thames Valley Police estimated time of arrival at JRH
----------ooOoo----------
John W (RDG) hopefully, as usual, you can do the business at the church
-----------ooOoo----------
Blondie
On behalf of the Royal Marines AssociationAssociation
Sunday, October 10, 2010
2010 reunion attendees
FINALLY I have been sent the list of those drunkards who made it to Arborfield this year .....
have a look here
Arborfield Old Boys' Association
have a look here
Arborfield Old Boys' Association
Arborfield Old Boys' Association
At Tich's suggestion, I am now on the 'blog'. Repatriation details will be posted on the 'blog' and the ' All things Arborfield' sites from now on.
Take care,
At Tich's suggestion, I am now on the 'blog'. Repatriation details will be posted on the 'blog' and the ' All things Arborfield' sites from now on.
Take care,
Saturday, October 9, 2010
AOBA Constitution
If you’d like to read the latest copy of our Constitution please visit this link
Arborfield Old Boys' Association
Arborfield Old Boys' Association
Saturday, October 2, 2010
L/CPL WESLEY BOTHA
Keith Evans sent me this ...........................
Ref September 2010 ‘The CRAFTSMAN ‘ page 430 ‘ OBITUARIES’
L/CPL WESLEY BOTHA
Finished training at Army Technical Foundation College in Arborfield in August 2004.
Died in a road traffic accident 24 July 2010
............... Must have been one of the A/Ts who passed out on the final POP
Very Sad ..............
Tich
Arborfield Old Boys' Association
Ref September 2010 ‘The CRAFTSMAN ‘ page 430 ‘ OBITUARIES’
L/CPL WESLEY BOTHA
Finished training at Army Technical Foundation College in Arborfield in August 2004.
Died in a road traffic accident 24 July 2010
............... Must have been one of the A/Ts who passed out on the final POP
Very Sad ..............
Tich
Arborfield Old Boys' Association
Get yours before they're all gone ...............................
Bill Cleasy has made a limited run of some Blazer Badges 
and ...............................
As I understand it they cost £10.00 each plus P&P
Ring the REME Shop on 01189763223 to order yours - but not before I've got mine
Arborfield Old Boys' Association
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