https://rwf-forum.co.uk/vBulletin/ The Royal Welch Forum was created in 2005 by Al, Bob and Sharon. The idea was simple – to create a meeting place for past and present members of the Royal Welch Fusiliers and their families, or anyone else with an interest in the Regiment. en Sat, 02 May 2026 20:02:26 GMT vBulletin 1 https://rwf-forum.co.uk/vBulletin/images/royalwelch/misc/rss.png https://rwf-forum.co.uk/vBulletin/ https://rwf-forum.co.uk/vBulletin/showthread.php?31705-A-new-Friday-Fun-Trivia-Quiz-1-May-2026-has-been-created!&goto=newpost Fri, 01 May 2026 11:51:03 GMT Bob Bacon...

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Bob Bacon has created a new quiz. Go check out General Knowledge Quiz Wednesday 29 April 2026!

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Bob Bacon has created a new quiz. Go check out General Knowledge Quiz Monday 28 April 2026!

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]]> Quizzes Bob Bacon https://rwf-forum.co.uk/vBulletin/showthread.php?31703-A-new-General-Knowledge-Quiz-Monday-28-April-2026-has-been-created! https://rwf-forum.co.uk/vBulletin/showthread.php?31702-Regimental-Reunion-North-2026-(Wrexham)&goto=newpost Sat, 25 Apr 2026 22:15:14 GMT Save the Date: Regimental Reunion North 2026 (Wrexham) ...

Save the Date: Regimental Reunion North 2026 (Wrexham)

Date: Monday 00:00, Apr 20th 2026

We are delighted to announce the details for The Royal Welsh Regimental Association – Reunion North, taking place on Saturday, 5th September 2026, in Wrexham.

This year’s gathering promises to be a wonderful opportunity to reconnect, remember, and celebrate together at Hightown Barracks and the Wynnstay Hotel.

Programme of Events – Saturday, 5th September 2026:

09:15 hrs | Association Standard Bearers (North) Competition (Hightown Barracks). A 30-minute grouped competition. The winner will be appointed the Association Standard Bearer (North).
11:00 hrs | Service of Remembrance (St Giles’ Church, Wrexham). A short service to remember the Fallen and members who have passed away in the last year. During the service, a plaque will be unveiled honouring Major General, The Reverend Morgan Llewellyn CB OBE OStJ DL (Colonel of the Regiment, The Royal Welch Fusiliers 1990–1997). Standard Bearers are welcome to attend with Standards.

11:15 hrs | Ladies’ Coffee Morning (Mess, Hightown Barracks). Hosted by A Company, 3 RWELSH. Tea, coffee, and cakes will be served. Cost: £2.00 per person.
13:00 hrs | Curry Luncheon (Main Hall, Hightown Barracks). Join us for a buffet lunch. Cost: £10.00 per person (includes one beer).
17:00 hrs | Bar closes at Hightown Barracks.
18:00 hrs | Group Reunion Photograph (Outside the Wynnstay Hotel).
18:30 hrs onwards | Evening Entertainment (Wynnstay Hotel).

Accommodation:

We have secured a discounted rate at the Wynnstay Hotel for the weekend (Friday 4th – Sunday 6th September) at £200 per room (including breakfast).

To book, please contact the hotel directly on 01978 291010 and quote "The Royal Welsh Reunion Discount."

Next Steps:

Please mark your calendars! The official Calling Notice and meal return forms will be issued at the end of July.

]]> Reunions Bob Bacon https://rwf-forum.co.uk/vBulletin/showthread.php?31702-Regimental-Reunion-North-2026-(Wrexham) https://rwf-forum.co.uk/vBulletin/showthread.php?31701-Quizzes-back-to-Normal&goto=newpost Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:31:21 GMT Hello everyone! I’m back from my holiday and ready to...

Hello everyone!

I’m back from my holiday and ready to get things rolling again. I appreciate your patience while I was away!

Quizzes will now return to their normal schedule on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. I’m looking forward to seeing you all take part and keeping the fun going!

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Bob Bacon has created a new quiz. Go check out Friday Fun Trivia Quiz 24 April 2026!

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Bob Bacon has created a new quiz. Go check out General Knowledge Quiz Monday 20 April 2026!

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It has just been announced on Facebook that John (Jack) Slack has passed away. Rest in Peace, John.

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Bob Bacon has created a new quiz. Go check out Friday Fun Trivia Quiz 17 April 2026!

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Sorry there was no quiz yesterday. I am currently on a cruise and the Wi-Fi is unreliable!

We’ll be in Malta tomorrow, so I am hoping for a stronger connection and aim to publish the Friday quiz then.

]]> Quizzes Bob Bacon https://rwf-forum.co.uk/vBulletin/showthread.php?31696-Quizzes https://rwf-forum.co.uk/vBulletin/showthread.php?31695-Book-on-4-6-7-RWF-Contributions-appreciated-)&goto=newpost Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:13:16 GMT Hello everyone, I’m currently writing a detailed history...

Hello everyone,
I’m currently writing a detailed history of 4th, 6th and 7th Royal Welch Fusiliers, focusing specifically on the 1944–45 campaign, for an upcoming publication. My ambition is for this to be the most personal and detailed account of these battalions’ wartime experiences, placing strong emphasis on the voices of the Fusiliers themselves—their memories, words, and lives—rather than producing another purely operational or divisional history.
This project is deeply personal to me. My great‑grandfather served with 6 RWF, was wounded and captured on Évrecy Ridge, later liberated by American forces, and went on to fight through the Reichswald. Like so many of his generation, he shared very little of his experiences. That silence has inspired me to make sure that others now have the opportunity to tell their family’s story—before these memories are lost forever.
I’m fortunate to have access to The National Archives and to be working closely with Wrexham Archives, but I’m especially keen to uncover the materials that aren’t tucked away in official collections. So far, I’ve been incredibly grateful to connect with families who have shared letters, diaries, photographs, and personal papers, as well as with Dutch families who have generously recounted their experiences of liberation by the Fusiliers. Every one of these contributions has added depth and humanity to the story.
I would be hugely grateful for any further help, however small. If you have copies of:


Letters, diaries, photographs, or documents, local newspaper reports
Personal recollections handed down through families (although this will ideally cross-referenced. Family stories are notoriously unreliable.)
Stories of encounters with the Fusiliers in northwest Europe


…I would love to hear from you.
All contributions will be fully credited in the book, and I hope to continue expanding the list of acknowledged families and individuals who help bring this history to life.
Thank you very much for reading, and please feel free to get in touch.
Diolch o flaen llaw.

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Bob Bacon has created a new quiz. Go check out General Knowledge Quiz Monday 6 April 2026!

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Bob Bacon has created a new quiz. Go check out Friday Fun Trivia Quiz 3 April 2026!

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