1st meeting of the east belfast branch proved sucessful with a good
turnout.
the aim of the meeting was to brief members on progress and nominate a
chairman,treasurer and secretary which went ahead
an interesting meeting with a few points raised.
as chairman can i please emphasise that this is an association ie open
to all former soldiers that is rangers 1st and 2nd battalion, udr,
royal irish regiment and of course our former regiments. also despite
our advice on naming the branch east belfast as there still exists a
belfast branch it is open to belfast men north south east and west/
we are having a get together in december at our new venue where we
hope wives partners and freinds will be made welcome for christmas
drinks.
date for this event tbc and i look forward to a good party in good
ranger style
faugh a ballagh
[1802] Sun 25 Nov 2007, 19:01pm
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- Joe Mills -
from: South Shields
Stevie Hoy
Good to hear the branch had it's first meeting and all went
well. Best of luck for the future.
[1801] Sun 25 Nov 2007, 16:13pm
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- jack spratt -
from: belfast
it jack i am back on line again
keep in touch.
faugh a bellagh.
[1800] Sat 24 Nov 2007, 21:27pm
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- STEVIE HOY -
from: EAST BELFAST
THE BRNCH MET LAST NIGHT IN THE H&W; STAFF CLUB VERY ENJOYABLE MEETING
AND A GOOD FEW PINTS AFTER STEELBACK AND STITCHES BRINGING THERE WAR
STORIES NEARLY HAD TO GET THE HELMETS OUT THEN PUFFA STARTED WITH HIS
10 BOBS WORTH LOL A GREAT NIGHT WAS I THINK HAD BY ALL I WOULD LIKE TO
THANK ROY FOR DROPPING US ALL HOME 1ST POINT IN THE MEETING ELECTIN OF
OFFICERS
CHAIRMAN JAUNTY STEELBACK 07957410607
TREASURER RAB WHITE 07968713759
SECRETARY STEVIE HOY 07513128300
2ND POINT WAS THE NAME AND AFTER A LENGTHY TALK WE FEEL THAT EAST
BELFAST WOULD MAYBE CLOSE THE BRANCH TO EX COMRADES FROM THE EAST ONLY
THIS IS NOT WHAT WE WANT MEMBERSHIP IS OPEN TO ALL, THE BRANCH IS
THERE FOR THE BENIFIT OF EVERYONE, AND IS OPEN TO ALL EX MILITARY
PERSONEL.
[1799] Sat 24 Nov 2007, 15:19pm
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- Joe Mills -
from: South Shields
Steelback
Great news to hear the East Belfast Branch will be in large
support.Look forward to meeting you all.
Wilfie Smith
Many thanks for the comment. much appreciated.
The work by the way is a labour of love, so no problem.
FAB
[1797] Thu 22 Nov 2007, 18:24pm
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- steelback -
from: belfast
excellent news on progress of 40th anniversary parade earmarked for
richmond 5th july08 .
in answer to support for this event on behalf of the east belfast
royal irish rangers association
any support needed will be given and it is our intention to have a
large contingent from belfast well turned out on parade.
[1796] Thu 22 Nov 2007, 14:49pm
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- WILFIE -
from: belfast
to joe mills and comrades etc
well congradulations to yous all for what you have managed to achieve
with less than a years notice till the big event , i look forward to
hearing how things are going and getting together with many an auld
foe for what should be a fabulous occassion , good luck to yous all
and F.A.B.email [email protected]
WILFIE
[1795] Wed 21 Nov 2007, 17:08pm
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- stevie hoy -
from: east belfast
had you going 2007 before you all start lol
[1794] Tue 20 Nov 2007, 21:21pm
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- STEVIE HOY -
from: east belfast
The East Belfast Branch will be meeting @ the H&W; staff club 0n the
23rd november 2008 @1930 this will let members get together and we
will give you an update . the club is in front off strandtown police
station so remember friday 23 nov 08 1930 bar will be opened we have
at the moment 30 members so lets get together and make this a top
class branch F.A.B.
MEETING WILL BE OPENED BY MYSELF, JAUNTY STEELBACK AND RAB WHITE
[1793] Tue 20 Nov 2007, 21:20pm
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- Joe Mills -
from: South Shields
Greetings to the Ranger world.
You will all no doubt be aware that the Yorkshire Branch has been
having meetings with the Richmond Council to request the opportunity
to host the 40th Anniversary of the Formation of the Royal Irish
Rangers in the Town of Richmond on 5th July 2008.
This request has been met with letters from the Yorkshire Police with
requirements for financing for the attending police numbers to control
traffic as well as we also requiring to have a Risk Assessment
prepared for the Parade, have insurance cover and a detailed map of
the proposed route of the march for the Highways Agency to vet.
A further meeting with the Mayor, Town Clerk and Senior members of the
Council advisery body was held immediatly following "The Service
Of The Crosses" on 10th November in the Council Chambers,
attended by Tom Ripley (Yorkshire Ranger Branch Secretary) Geoff
Kincaid (branch member) and I to push on with our request.
The Mayor informed us that he would have our request tabled at a main
council meeting to be held on Monday 19th November.
This request was put to the Council by the Mayor, supported by the
Town Clerk and Advisery Council Members.
We have only been informed by the Richmondshire Council today (20th
November) and I am delighted to say that
THE COUNCIL DECIDED TO SUPPORT OUR REQUEST TO HOLD THE 40TH
ANNIVERSARY PARADE IN RICHMOND 2008.
The council also decided to announce that the 40th Ranger Anniversary
Parade be called a CIVIC PARADE/EVENT and the significance of this
civic event now means we DO NOT have to finance the attending police,
provide a Risk Assessment or take out parade Insurance cover.
We have also been informed (thanks to the support of Gordy that the
RSM of our old home turf(the original parade home of the formation of
the Rangers) has made the square available to us to hold the 40th
Anniversary Parade. Tom Ripley and I have been invited by the RSM to
see if the square will be suitable as they have since our formation of
the Rangers placed a building on part of the square.
We need to check that there will be sufficient space to hold a parade
on the square.
So Lads, we now have the Town Of Richmond for our parade in view of
the general public which will advertise the Regiment and a square (if
not what was our home then there are others in Catterick) to hold our
40th Anniversary Parade.
The venue for a sit down meal is being investigated at his very time
while also enquiring of accommodation.
Gordy, those lads within the Rangers Association doing their bit (you
know who you are) and the Richmond Town Council.
I will keep you informed through this link as new info comes
through.
Faugh-A-Ballagh
Gerry (Webmaster)
As a footnote it is now down to every branch of the Association to
ensure that this event is a success, by offering help with whatever is
required, and making sure their members are on parade.
