| 12th July 2008 | Regimental Museum, Brecon | WELSH BOOK LAUNCH - 'A Long Long War; Voices of the British Army in Northern Ireland, 1969-98' by Ken Wharton. The author will be present to sign copies from 1000 hrs to 1600 hrs. The Book contains many stories from veterans of The Royal Regiment of Wales from the early days of Op Banner in 1969 until their last tour in the province in 1998. At 1430 hrs the author will give a talk about his research prior to publication. For further details contact the museum, tel: 01874 613310. |
| 13th July 2008 | Ruddington, Nottinghamshire | Rededication of grave/provision of stone headstone for 964 Pte James Marshall, a Rorke's Drift Defender at Ruddington, Nottinghamshire at 2 pm. All are welcome to attend. For further information see
Rorke's Drift News
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| 26th July 2008 | Park Inn Hotel, Cardiff | The Annual Reunion and Dinner of the Regimental Association of The Royal Welsh will take place in the Park Inn Hotel, Cardiff City Centre at 1930 hrs. Tickets £21. Accommodation on a 'first come - first served' basis £12 at Maindy Barracks. For further information contact Major Mike Hooley tel: 029 2078 1215 or e-mail
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| 27th July 2008 | Llandaff Cathedral, Cardiff | The Annual Service of the Regimental Association of The Royal Welsh will be held in Llandaff Cathedral at 1100 hrs, followed by March Past, and lunch in Maindy Barracks. For further information contact Major Mike Hooley tel: 029 2078 1215 or e-mail
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| 21st September 2008 | Blaina, Gwent | Rededication of grave/provision of stone headstone for 25B/1410 Pte William Partridge, a Rorke's Drift Defender at Blaina Cemetery. All are welcome to attend. For further information contact the Regimental Museum at Brecon swb@rrw.org.uk |
