REMEMBRANCE WEEKEND
11/12 NOVEMBER 2006
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The venue for the weekend meetings was the Field Head Hotel in Markfield. The Branch Committee Meeting started at 1100 hrs on Saturday, 11 November 2006, with 2 minutes silence in line with the Legion's national campaign. This was the first meeting with our new Secretary, Nigel Watton, in action. The exhortation was given by our President, David Whimpenny. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| The meeting was attended by 11 of the 14 current
officers and members. L to R: Farmer Vaughan, Pete Derrick, Roger Manser, David Whimpenny, John Neal, John Farrell, Cathie Clark, John Skipper, Dave Street. Seated; Nigel Watton, John Clark |
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 The 2006 Annual General Meeting began at 1400 hrs with 25 members present. Present for the first time was the new Branch Standard. During his opening address, the Chairman presented Bob White with a Branch Certificate of Appreciation for his work as our former Secretary. Resignations were received from Vice Chair Jackie Farrell, and Dennis Underwood. The Chairman asked that his thanks to both were recorded for the work they had done for the Branch in the past. There were two volunteers for the position of Vice Chairman, and Bob White won over Dennis Weir by 16 votes to 7. Dennis was elected as a Committee member. |
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| Martin and Linda Foster were appointed as Branch delegates to Annual Conference in Bournemouth in May 2007. Martin was also appointed as the Branch delegate to the District Conference in Pall Mall on 10 January 2007. |
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A dinner was held during the Saturday evening and was attended by 32 persons. Everyone seemed to enjoy their meals in this new location. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| On Sunday, 12 November 2006 the annual Remembrance Service was conducted by our Chaplain, Canon Derek Buxton. During the service, the Chairman presented a framed insert from the old Branch Standard to the Church. The new Standard was dedicated by Canon Buxton. (Apologies are made for the poor standard of this photograph). |
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A Guard of Honour was provided by a tri-Service Guard from DISC at Chicksands, and accompanied by a lady of the Red Cross. The Guard was commanded by our own Treasurer in uniform. Wreaths were laid by Mr Len Pole on behalf of the Parish Council, Sgt Fox on behalf of Chicksands and by the Chairman on behalf of all members of the Branch. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Lunch was again held at the Quality Hotel,
Loughborough
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Monday, 13 November2006 the Chairman, accompanied by Cathie and
Dave Street, visited Welbeck College, the Defence Sixth Form
College. He gave a short talk to the assembled staff and
students at morning assembly on the Y Services and on Garats
Hay. He then went on to present the second framed insert
from the old Branch Standard to the Principal, Mr Tony Halliwell.
A standing ovation was received at the conclusion of the presentation.
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| A very full and satisfying weekend! More photographs from the weekend. |
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