Category Archives: Commemoration

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II – A Memory and A Smile

Posted on 21 September 2022 by Alan Bell

Back in 1974, Her Majesty presented new Colours (AKA Standards or flags) to four of the battalions in my Regiment. Apart from the main event, Her Majesty would be moving to points around the grounds to see various presentations. For … Continue reading →

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Wishing You All a Happy and Prosperous New Year

Posted on 1 January 2021 by Alan Bell

Well 2020 has ended with a bang, or rather a damp squib; Brexit is done, bar the details, and the pandemic is galloping away after a slight hiatus towards the end of Novembers lockdown. The highlight of our year was … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas Everyone

Posted on 25 December 2020 by Alan Bell

My better half has cooked me Christmas Dinner for the past 50 years; less a few in the early years where we had Christmas day down my parents house. This year it was decided that I would do the job. … Continue reading →

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VE Day 75th Anniversary

Posted on 8 May 2020 by Alan Bell

This morning we watched HRH Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall lay a wreath and flowers on behalf of the Nation, in commemoration of the 75th Anniversary VE Day. On a day when most of the UK expected to … Continue reading →

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