News & Events

News

• Change of RHQ eMail Address
  With immediate effect the Association office has a new eMail address. which is rhq@dwr.org.uk   Note that eMails sent to the older BT Connect number may not be seen.
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• Death notification – Alan Westcob
  The Association has been notified of the death of Maj Alan Westcob (Ret’d). Alan was born on October 8, 1942 in Nairobi, Kenya. He was educated in Kenya at the Prince of Wales School. Prior to going to the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst, he served in the Kenya Regiment and the King’s African Rifles. In 1963, ...
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• Skipton – Waterloo Luncheon, 18th June, 2024
  Skipton Branch’s Waterloo dinner has this year been changed to a midday Luncheon. It will be held at Skipton Golf Club, 9th June 2024. Times 12.30 for 13.00. Anyone who would like to attend can get a menu, by getting in touch leaving their address/ email, to:- 39 Western Road Skipton BD23 2RU or eMail: gordon.bell6@tiscali.co.uk  
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• AFPS Quarterly Digest Issue 14 – February 2024
  Here is the Latest Pension Service quarterly digest for February 2024.  
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• Death Notification – James Wilfred Ellis
  The Association has been advised of the death of James Wilfred Ellis, 2/6th DWR. James formerly of Parkway, Steeton, Keighley, sadly passed away, peacefully, on Sunday 10th December, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was aged 102 years and a Veteran of the 2/6th Duke of Wellington’s Regiment, based at Keighley.  Wilfred was a devoted father ...
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• Xmas Card – 2023
     
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• Funeral Notification – Neil Wood (WOII)
  It is with the saddest of hearts that we announce the passing of WO2 Neil Wood. A much loved husband, son, father, brother, uncle, grandfather, stepfather and friend. Neil passed away Friday 1st December after a sudden illness. Ex-WOII Neil Wood joined the Duke of Wellington’s Regiment, Alma Company 3 Platoon in 1987, whilst the Bn were ...
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• Funeral Notification – Jason Thomas
  The Association has been advised of the passing of Jason Thomas.   There will be a funeral for him on Monday December 4th, at 11:00hrs.   Captain Hogg (Ret’d), will represent the Regiment and act as Standard bearer.   Location: Rotherham Crematorium, Ridgeway, East Herringthorpe S65 3NN   If you can support please arrive for 10.45hrs  
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• AFPS Quarterly Digest Issue 13 – November 2023
  Here is the Latest Pension Service quarterly digest for November 2023.
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• Brian Marland – Funeral Notification
  The Association has been notified of the Funeral of Brian Marland.   It will take place at 15:00hr on the 24th of November 2023, Wigan Crematorium, Cemetery Rd Lower Ince, Wigan, WN3 4NN.
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Events

• Regimental Reunion – Barum Top, Halifax – Next event October 5th, 2024
  Starting from 12 O’clock – if not before! Finishes when the last person leaves!
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• Skipton – Waterloo Luncheon, 18th June, 2024
  Skipton Branch’s Waterloo dinner has this year been changed to a midday Luncheon. It will be held at Skipton Golf Club, 9th June 2024. Times 12.30 for 13.00. Anyone who would like to attend can get a menu, by getting in touch leaving their address/ email, to:- 39 Western Road Skipton BD23 2RU or eMail: gordon.bell6@tiscali.co.uk  
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• 1st Battalion Royal Yorkshire Regiment – Veterans Brunch – 12th December 2023
  The Officers and Soldiers of the 1st Battalion are holding a Veterans Brunch on the 12th of December for all regimental and antecedent regiment veterans at Alma Barracks, in Catterick. The morning will provide the opportunity for veterans to engage with members of the 1st Bn and the equipment that is being used today before a ...
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• Regimental Reunion – Barum Top, Halifax – Next event April 5th, 2024
  Starting from 12 O’clock – if not before!
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• DWR Side Drum For Sale
  The association has been notified of a ‘Dukes’ side drum for sale. It is open to anyone who is interested and being sold by auction on the 20th – The Day after tomorrow -, by Tennants Auctioneers, in Leyburn. See here for more info:-https://auctions.tennants.co.uk/auction/lot/lot-55—an-elizabeth-ii-side-drum-to-the-1st-bn-the/?lot=2438631
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• Skipton Waterloo Dinner – 17th June 2023
  The Skipton branch will once again be holding a Waterloo dinner this year. The Dinner will take place on Saturday the 17th June 2023. Venue :-  Skipton Golf Club Time:-      18:30 (6.30pm) for 19:00 (7.00pm) For more information on menu and cost, please contact Gordon or Mary Bell.   39 Western Road Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 2RU Tel:-  01756 790155 eMail:- gordon.bell6@tiscali.co.uk
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• AFPS Quarterly Digest – Issue 10, March 2023
  This is the latest issue, received in the post today.
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• Seasons Greetings
  Seasonal Greetings and best wishes for 2023 to all members and families from RHQ
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• Skipton Waterloo Dinner – 18th June 2022
  The Skipton branch will once again be holding a Waterloo dinner this year. The first since lockdown started. The Dinner will take place on the 18th June 2022. Venue :-  Skipton Golf Club Time:-      18:30 (6.30pm) for 19:00 (7.00pm) For more information on menu and cost, please contact Gordon or Mary Bell.   39 Western Road Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 2RU Tel:-  01756 ...
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• Regimental Memorial Service 2nd October 2021
  The Association held a Memorial Service on the 2nd of October 2021, to remember those members who sadly passed away during the Covid 19 lockdown period. Not all had been victims of the illness, many had died from natural causes and various other health issues. The day started with a memorial Service in the Minster, with ...
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