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86th REUNION AND ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING MEMORIAL HALL, WREXHAM
3rd to 5th SEPTEMBER 2010
The Annual General Meeting and Reunion for 2010 will take place on the above dates in the Memorial Hall, Wrexham.
Detailed instructions can be read by opening the attached file
Has anyone noticed we cannot use the Barracks anymore?
Any reason why that is so. As we Royal Welch, and Hightown Bks were the home of the regiment, I think it is out of order that we have to go into town for the reunion and AGM.
It has been on the cards for some time now , I am not suprised at all just very disappointed.
Joe.
I wonder how long before an "invitation" to use Maindy Barracks is offered? Cynical....me?
Hi Gwyn,Quote:
Originally Posted by Gwyn Nicholas
You'll probably find it's all to do with budgets etc. The RRWCA have had this problem for some time now being denied both the Brecon and Maindy Barracks venue as a result of either financial cutbacks or use of both locations for the training and accommodation of the TA and Regular Forces prior to deployment on Ops.
Hi Gerry
My comment was very tongue in cheek to be honest, but it is pretty dire when these things happen. History disappearing before our very eyes year on year, where will it end ? I for one am sick of term financial restraints/cutbacks being used as an excuse in this country. We can send millions of pounds to CHINA (one of the fastest growing economies in the world) but we cant use a Barracks for a reunion once a year. Pre-deployment I can accept but we are talking about the same weekend each year or as near as damn it. Excuses ,excuses, to get rid of another fine tradition. Where are our ex-Generals who should be "pulling strings" calling in favours etc to look after their boys? These guys followed you "leaders" how about some payback sirs for that loyalty!
Yes Gwyn your right, its a shame that RWFCA H.Q. Wrexham, who obviously knew of the changes some time ago had not informed us sooner with an explanation, I assume our H.Q that we visit once an year is out of bounds to members this year, allthough it has not been confirmed, The reason may be to some Maintenance work, trg. etc., come on H.Q keep us in the picture, And before someone comes along with "Its done, now get on with it" all I can say is " You dont understand",
They stopped the RRW from using the Accommodation etc in Brecon last year. They did however offer some Accommodation in Sennybridge but no Transport to and from Brecon, so if you didn't drink you were ok. It was very disappointing last year really. Even more disappointing this year as there is NO RRW Reunion, reason given - Because of the Parade for the New Colours at Chester. So they couldn't change 1 or the other to another Weekend. When we started to question this on the RRW Site we were told by the New Regt Asst Secretary to stop Bellyaching about it and to get on with things. So it's getting were they don't want us to express our opinions either. Braz
Hello Bertie,
For the last couple of years we have used the barracks for our AGM with the permission of the C.O of the R.E.M.E. now the R.E.M.E need more space and as a result we cannot use the barracks any more.But the day has dawned that we all knew in our heart of hearts that the use of the barracks for our A.G.M. would come to an end. Re having to leave the barracks to the best of my knowledge the only thing we will be unable to do is the small bore shooting. with the usual good spirit that abounds in the RWF I do not think it is the end of the world. We must also thank our last Regimental secretary(major A Ellingham) and our new regt sec for using their initiative and experience to enable us to enjoy our AGM and be able to remain in Wrexham.
Regards RBD aka jungle
Hi Everyone
Just to enchance the comments by fellow members, it is all to do with budgeting and the TA support from Acoy 3 R Welsh, financing TA soldiers in support of regtl reunions is I'm afraid at the bottom of the priorities budget list for the TA at this present time, and ever since 101Bn REME moved into Hightown Barracks both Arthur Ellingham and Des Williams fought hard in the past to keep the Annual reunion going at Hightown Barracks and I for one appreciate that, but the enevitable has happened and the REME got their way, on the accommodation side, at the barracks all the rooms in the "Keep" are single soldiers rooms so comrades would have been limited on bed spaces anyway (most branches stay at the Wynstay or the College annyway). The shooting competition is deemed illegal for health and safety reasons (Pam 21 rules) so that's why that is not taking place this year no TA Soldiers to run it or supervise either.
So I think Des Williams has done a sterling job in keeping it going in Wrexham and by running it from the Memorial Hall, OK, so there is no shooting competition, no bar in Hightown but a good weekend will be had by all in Wrexham. I for one will be there and will I'm sure enjoy.
So, lets not get too dispondent and support Des and his team at RHQ and and get ouselves along to Wrexham that weekend in September.
Best Regards
BennytheBall
Very sad.
Just to reitorate a point made by Gwyn. 'Where does it all end'!
What happens to the shooting cups do they need to be returned to RHQ for safe keeping ?
Peter
I ehink you may have to, as it appears to be a "Hung Parliment" on the shooting comp at the moment, Aber Branch can always ery their luck at the Standard Bearers Comp instead this year.
Hope you are keeping well
Best Regards
BennytheBall