Comrades Weekend 08

[Richards 47]

I will be home for this one, Its been a long time since I was able to attend, The last one was in Warminster. I believe its the first weekend in September {Please correct me if I'm wrong}.
I'm looking forward to seeing old friends. Hope to see you all then.
Hey 20 now that your retired save up those bus tallies and get your but up to Wrexham, By the way you still owe me a pint from the Drummer.:winker:

[Richards 47]

Thats supposed to be Comrades Weekend, Sorry to much Molson Canadian.

[jungle1810]

Hello,
The reunion starts on Friday the 5th September through to Sunday the 7th.
The first Battalion have been honoured by Wrexham Council. and are marching through Wrexham on Saturday the 6th of September.having received the freedom of Wrexham. I will publish more timings and details nearer the date. The Battalion will be based in The Dale Chester, on their return to the UK.
RBD Bridgend & District Branch Royal Welch Fusiliers Comrades Association.

[daibeer]

47
Got permission off the wife to come this year, were getting help in at the gueshouse. see you then mucka
dai

[jungle1810]

Hello All,
The following information has been passed to all RWFCA branch secs.The dress for all standard bearers on the freedom of Wrexham parade will be as follow without exception .
White shirt and regimental tie(Coloured shirts are not to be worn)
Beret and hackle
Blazer and Grey trousers
Black shoes and dark socks(Coloured sock are not to be worn) Issued Medals only.
I/C standard bearers for freedom march is Mr Benny Ball, Mr Ball has been instructed that any Standard Bearer who are not dressed according to the above format will be refused permission to join the parade

MARCHING COMRADES.
Mr Frank Dolan is I/C of the marching Comrades Frank has the same instructions as Benny re the dress for this parade. Which means any one not conforming to the above dress code will be refused permission to march.

Dress Rehearsal for parade. will take place outside RHQ and members will be inspected by the President & Secretary. This will be at 10-45 hrs to 11-30 hrs.practice period under Mr Benny Ball and and Mr Frank Dolan.

14-00 hrs All Standard Bearers and marching comrades RV at Nag's Head Pub.

14-00 hrs Parade departs Hightown Barracks for Nag's Head pub. halts and comrades and standard bearersjoin the parade for march through Wrexhamto llwyn Isaf green.

OUTLINE PROGRAMME.

13-30 Hrs Marching troops arrive Hightown Barracks from the Dale.

14-00hrs March leaves Hightown for town centre, halting outside the Nag's Head pub for comrades and Standard Bearers to join march

14-30- 15-30 hrs Drum Head Service Llwyn Isaf Green. Inspection and speech from Mayor.

15-30 hrs March past troops march back to Hightown Barracks, comrades fall out at Nag's head

On return bar will be open for marching troops and their families, Comrades , Band etc.

RBD pp Bridgend & District Branch Royal Welch Fusiliers Comrades Association.

[bennyball2]

Hello All,
The following information has been passed to all RWFCA branch secs.The dress for all standard bearers on the freedom of Wrexham parade will be as follow without exception .
White shirt and regimental tie(Coloured shirts are not to be worn)
Beret and hackle
Blazer and Grey trousers
Black shoes and dark socks(Coloured sock are not to be worn) Issued Medals only.
I/C standard bearers for freedom march is Mr Benny Ball, Mr Ball has been instructed that any Standard Bearer who are not dressed according to the above format will be refused permission to join the parade

MARCHING COMRADES.
Mr Frank Dolan is I/C of the marching Comrades Frank has the same instructions as Benny re the dress for this parade. Which means any one not conforming to the above dress code will be refused permission to march.

Dress Rehearsal for parade. will take place outside RHQ and members will be inspected by the President & Secretary. This will be at 10-45 hrs to 11-30 hrs.practice period under Mr Benny Ball and and Mr Frank Dolan.

14-00 hrs All Standard Bearers and marching comrades RV at Nag's Head Pub.

14-00 hrs Parade departs Hightown Barracks for Nag's Head pub. halts and comrades and standard bearersjoin the parade for march through Wrexhamto llwyn Isaf green.

OUTLINE PROGRAMME.

13-30 Hrs Marching troops arrive Hightown Barracks from the Dale.

14-00hrs March leaves Hightown for town centre, halting outside the Nag's Head pub for comrades and Standard Bearers to join march

14-30- 15-30 hrs Drum Head Service Llwyn Isaf Green. Inspection and speech from Mayor.

15-30 hrs March past troops march back to Hightown Barracks, comrades fall out at Nag's head

On return bar will be open for marching troops and their families, Comrades , Band etc.

RBD pp Bridgend & District Branch Royal Welch Fusiliers Comrades Association.

Can someone tell me why standard bearers have to wear grey trousers? If you look at the British Legion Standard Bearers Manual it state Black or Dark Blue trousers, I thought we took our guidance from this.???

[Paul Hinge]

Hi Benny,
I agree with you on the trouser issue but I have one of my own. Not every Comrade has a RWF Beret and Hackle. I've never seen Comrades excluded from parading previously for not having a beret and hackle although I do agree the Standard Bearers should wear one. (No white socks)
Let's have this cleared up please as with these conditions your only likely to have a handful of Comrades on parade.

Hingey

[Paul Davies 701]

Paul

I believe its only Standard Bearers that have definately got to wear beret & hackle. The rest of the Comrades can still march without them

[BennytheBall]

Hey Lads
Please " Don't shoot the messager" on this one I agree that that the dress should be waived for the the Marching Comrades' but the RWFCA Association dress rules for Standard Bearers' is laid down and has always has been ever since I can remember, we don't conform to the RBL rules we conform to the old RWF dress rules for Comrades' Parade dress.

Please all inquiries/comments to Major Arthur Ellingham HQ Wrexham

[Barry69]

I agree that Standard bearers by there position should dress accordingly and should wear the beret & hackle but also that efforts be made from resources to ensure that hackles are available for all events over the coming years this must be a regimental requirement don't loose what we have with memories its so important is it not?

Smart As a Carrot Boys! Be Proud.