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News November 2002 Remember Them - November 2002 Sadly, following our October news item, Private Reuben Heywood, a WW1 Veteran, passed away on the 6th November. He is subsequently our Soldier of the Month in our "Remember Them" section. Click here for more details.. Christmas and New Year opening times announced For details of our Christmas and New Year opening times, please click here... October 2002 Royal Day out for surviving WW1 Veteran Reuben Heywood who fought in the WW1 trenches with 10th Battalion South
Wales Borderers was specially invited to a Royal Garden Party at Buckingham
Palace in July. There he was introduced to HRH Princess Anne - The Princess
Royal. Reuben, wearing his regimental tie and accompanied by his daughter,
travelled from Manchester to London by train for the great day. He is
thought to be thelast surviving member of the 60,000 Borderers who served
in the Great War. Invalided out of the army in 1918, Reuben recently suffered
a bout of ill health – but the medical consultant said it wasn’t
age related! This month Reuben celebrated his 103rd birthday. Happy Birthday,
Reuben. September 2002 Y Ddraig Goch gets a new coat of paint! The memorial to the 38th (Welsh) Division’s action at Mametz Wood during the 1916 Somme offensive was erected in 1987. This was achieved by monies raised by public subscription mainly in Wales and the energetic efforts of the South Wales Branch of the Western Front Association. Y Ddraig Goch (the Red Dragon) – the national symbol of Wales - was sculptured by David Peterson and is considered to be one of the finest and most poignant memorials on the Western Front. The dragon has been recently been damaged by shotgun pellets, and is in need of repainting and refurbishment. The many hundreds of people from Wales that visit the monument each year may well notice its poor condition. Western Front Association (South Wales Branch) is aware of the situation, and later this month the dragon will be removed from its plinth to the Commonwealth War Graves Commission workshops in Arras for repair. The cost of renovation will be £2,000 and will be met by members of the branch. Once the refurbishment is completed, Y Ddraig Goch will be returned to its rightful position protecting the wood where many Welshmen gave their lives. Click here to see an image.. August 2002 The Big Draw: Create a Zulu Army! As part of The Big Draw, a UK nationwide, month-long celebration of drawing, we’re hoping to recreate the 4,500-strong Zulu army that attacked soldiers of the 24th Regiment at Rorke’s Drift on 22 January 1879. Many schools will be contributing their drawings of Zulu soldiers. The more visitors to the museum and to this website who join in, the more likely we are to recreate all 4,500 Zulus, with their spectacular headdresses and uniforms. Click here for more details... 'Remember Them' - A New Addition.. This month, The Regimental Museum website remembers Captain ‘Charlie’ Pritchard – one of Welsh Rugby’s Greats. For more details, please click here Tywyn remembers the Anglo-Boer War – 10 August 2002 Tywyn, a small seaside town in Merionethshire, Wales stopped for a day to remember the five local men from the 24th South Wales Borderers and one nurse who volunteered to serve in South Africa one hundred years ago. Click here for more details... July 2002 Bear Meets Bear - Summer Fair Success! Keith Piggott, the armourer of the 1879 Living History Group, together with his father, Dave, dressed as a black bear, provided interesting interlude for visitors to Brecon during the Summer Fair. Click here for more details... May 2002 Museum Opening - Whitsun/Jubilee period - 01 to 04 June South Wales Borderers Museum, Brecon will be open 0900-1700 hours everyday over the holiday period. Regrettebly however, the regimental archives will not be open for research - if you have a query then kindly contact us by email: swb@rrw.org.uk The Welch Regiment Museum, Cardiff Castle will be open 1000-1800 hours
everyday, but will be closed on Tuesday 04 June. Zulu War Colours Saved - Yet Again! 123 years after the Queen's Colour of the 24th Regiment was saved from the raging torrents of the Buffalo River in South Africa during the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879, the Colours, currently located in Brecon Cathedral, are about to be saved again - this time for posterity. Click here for more details... Anglo-Zulu War 1879 - Golden Jubilee Summer Fair. Saturday 29 June and Sunday 30 June The Golden Jubilee Summer Fair, to be held at Brecon, will feature the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879. This unique event is open to all visitors and normal museum admission charges will apply, although there will be a small additional entrance charge to the lectures to cover expenses. World renowned historian and author Ian Knight will be speaking about the campaign. Six new exciting paintings by South African artist Jason Askew will be on view, depicting the 1879 battles. It is hoped to have limited edition prints of these new images on sale at the fair. It may also be possible to pickup that second-hand book you have long been searching for from Stephen Hopkins. The 80th (Staffordshire Volunteers) Regiment of Foot, who won two Victoria Crosses in Zululand, will be represented by Rob Watts from Staffordshire. Keith Reeves should be able to help with your memorabilia requirements. The 1879 Living History Group will be on hand in period uniforms to add colour to what promises to be an absorbing two days. We look forward to seeing you in Brecon! Tel: 01874 613310 April 2002 08 April 2002 - 'Remember Them' - A New Addition This month, The Regimental Museum website remembers 1115 Sergeant James Herbert Spencer - 1st Battalion The Monmouthshire Regiment, attached 171st Tunnelling Company Royal Engineers. For more details, please click here February 2002 05 February 2002 - Death of Regiment's VC Hero It is with much regret that we announce the death of Ted Chapman, aged 82, at his home in Wales on Sunday 03 February. Full story... January 2002 07 January 2002 - Full Honours for Private Rogers Private James Carl Rogers from Blaenymaes, Swansea, who died on 17 December
as a result of an accident whilst on duty in Kosovo with A Company, 1st
Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Wales, was buried in his home town with
full military honours. A funeral service was held at St. Teilo's Parish
Church at Caereithin in Swansea, followed by interment at Morriston Cemetery.
03 January 2002 - 'Remember Them' - A new section added The Royal Regiment of Wales website now features a monthly section on a notable member of the regiment from the past in the 'Remember Them' section. Click here for more details. November 2001 11 November 2001 - We will remember them; Belgium pays tribute to Welsh Soldiers
October 2001 19 October 2001 - The Regiment's Officers meet in Cardiff The Lord Lieutenant for Mid-Glamorgan, Mr Murray McLaggan, was the guest
of honour at the 32nd annual dinner of The Royal Regiment of Wales (24th/41st
Foot) Officers Dining Club held at the Thistle Hotel, Cardiff. Major General
Christopher Elliott, Colonel of the Regiment presided, and 106 members
were present. September 2001 10th September 2001 Welsh Warriors prepare for Operations In November this year, the 1st Battalion The Royal Regiment of Wales is deploying from its base in Paderborn, Germany for a six months tour of duty in Kosovo. The Welsh soldiers will be part of the NATO-led peace keeping force, KFOR, and will be working alongside Swedes, Norwegians, Czechs and Finns. They will be based in an area of the capital Pristina as part of 20 Armoured Brigade. For more information visit www.welshwarriors.org August 2001 04/05 August 2001 - The 33rd Annual Reunion Dinner The 33rd Annual Reunion Dinner of the Regimental Association of The
Royal Regiment of Wales took place at the Warrant Officers and Sergeants
Mess at Dering Lines Brecon on Saturday 04 August. 309 members of the
Association attended. The following morning the Annual Reunion Service
was held at Brecon Cathedral. Afterwards, the Comrades marched through
Brecon, led by the Regimental Band of The Royal Welsh Regiment. The salute
was taken by the Mayor of Brecon, Councillor Arthur Bowley MBE, and the
Colonel of the Regiment, Major General Christopher Elliott CBE ADC.
July 2001 31 July 2001 - RRW Museums launches new website The Museums of the Royal Regiment of Wales launches a new website, which includes many new features: a discussion forum, education section, events and news items, and improved layout for the online shop. We would welcome any comments about the site to swb@rrw.org.uk The new website has been designed by Peter Critchley of Beaver Design, Hertford, Hertfordshire. Peter is an Anglo-Zulu War enthusiast and, with his father, has been responsible for the already-successful web site www.rorkesdriftvc.com, which provides a focus for military buffs from around the world. 25 July 2001 - The 'New' Rifle
Lord Clifford was a member of the 24th regiment when he won the Victoria Cross for his gallant conduct during the Ashanti War of 1873-74. He gained further fame when serving with the 57th (later The Middlesex Regiment) as one of Lord Wolseley's staff officers during the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879, when he was involved in the extensive search for King Cetswayo after the Zulu army's defeat at Ulundi. The Zulu King was finally captured by Major Marter of 1st Dragoons. During the great gale of October 1987, a number of trees in the cemetery were blown down and the headstone on Lord Gifford's grave was severely cracked. The cost of repair was estimated to be between £3,000-£4,000, a sum which has been raised by the Burial Ground Association. The restoration fund included a generous donation from Lord Gifford's former regiment, now The Royal Regiment of Wales (24th/41st Foot). 05 June 2001 - Prince Charles visits his Regiment
05 June 2001 - Taffy V Promoted
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