A Coy - 4 PARA. 2026 Pearson Dinner

A truly memorable evening at the Brigadier Alastair Pearson Dinner brought together serving Paratroopers, partners, veterans, and friends of A Company to honour the life and legacy of one of the Parachute Regiment’s most remarkable leaders.

The night was defined by reflection, pride, and the enduring bonds that unite the airborne community.

We were delighted to welcome a distinguished group of guests and long-standing supporters, whose continued commitment to A Company makes occasions like this possible, with particular thanks to those who worked behind the scenes to deliver such an outstanding event.

Throughout the evening, members of A Company shared stories of Brigadier Pearson, bringing to life not only his leadership on the battlefield but also his character, humility, and the example he set for generations that followed.

Most importantly, we recognised the wider regimental family—the wives, partners, and supporters whose dedication, often unseen, remains vital to everything we do.

It was a fitting tribute, celebrating not only an extraordinary officer but also the spirit, values, and brotherhood of the Parachute Regiment.

Thank you to Sgt Macpherson for coordinating such an enjoyable evening for all who attended and for making it such a success. 🅰️

ARMED FORCES DAY Saturday 27th June

TIMINGS AND PROGRAMME – ARMED FORCES DAY Saturday 27th June

 

10am – Organisations hosting stands given access to allow setup

11.15am – Standing Parade contingent muster Thistle Street entrance car park

11.45am – Parade Marshall to bring contingent to position

12.00pm – VIPs to be piped to dias

12.02pm – Neilston Pipe Band to parade through standing contingent and end at either side of dias

12.07pm – Neilston Pipe band Drum Salute

12.10pm – Buglar

12.12pm – Lord Lieutenant Speech

12.15pm – AF rep speech

12.20pm – VIP party process off dias piped into College

12.25pm – Contingent and public – Civic Reception City of Glasgow College

Information stands, Activities & entertainment

12.30pm – buffet and refreshments available

14.00 – End of Reception opportunity to network and visit info stands

15.00 – END OF EVENT #

Airborne Forces Day Dinner

Gents,

 

I am pleased to inform you that I am now in a position to begin taking names and contact numbers for those who wish to attend the Airborne Forces Day Scotland 2026 Evening Dinner.

The event will take place on Saturday 18 July 2026, commencing at 19:00, at the Apex City Quay Hotel, West Victoria Dock Rd, Dundee DD1 3JP.

At this stage, I require confirmed numbers only from those who are certain they would like to attend. The ticket price will be £60 per person.

The evening will include:

  • Drinks reception on arrival

  • Three-course meal

  • Wine at the table

  • Toasts throughout the evening

  • Live music entertainment

Dress Code: Mess Dress, Black Tie or Lounge Suit.

Ladies: Evening Gown, Cocktail Dress or Formal Day Dress.

Should you wish to reserve separate tables for family and friends, this can absolutely be accommodated—please indicate this when submitting your numbers.

Please note that this email is being circulated to our PRA members/ honoured guests first as an earlybird warning order before opening availability to the wider airborne community. If the 2024 event is anything to go by, demand may exceed capacity.

For this reason, the names and numbers received at this stage will be guaranteed tickets for the evening.

Kindly forward the full names and contact numbers of attendees as soon as possible to secure your place(s).

Further details regarding payment arrangements and formal confirmation will follow in due course.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Kind regards,

 

 

Eddie Geissler (Secretary)

Tayside Parachute Regiment Association


Arnhem Oaks

The Arnhem Oak Project is more than a memorial — it is a living, growing tribute to courage, sacrifice, and the enduring bond between communities, nations, and generations.

I would be grateful if you would be so kind as to share the posts below, once you've opened them, to your respective contacts within your branch and beyond, you will find the imbedded video very interesting

Many thanks in advance

 

 

🌳 ARNHEM OAK PROJECT

They Trained in Lincolnshire. They Never Came Home

 

From an acorn gathered beside the graves at Arnhem…

A living memorial has grown.

Now it is coming home to Woodhall Spa.

ST GEORGE’S DAY

23rd APRIL 2026

Woodhall Spa Cricket Club

🌳 Consecration of the Arnhem Oak
🪂 Red Devils Parachute Display
🎖 Veterans • Schools • Community

❤️ HELP THEIR MEMORY GROW

This oak honours the men of Operation Market Garden who trained in Lincolnshire and gave their lives at Arnhem.

Your donation will help create:

• A permanent memorial
• Educational boards for local children
• Commemorative benches
• The Arnhem Oak Heritage Trail

💔 They gave everything.

🌿 Please give what you can.

👉 Donate here via our Facebook and LinkedIn sites below - please click on the short video that is in the site

 

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/share/1ECfY5RmY6/?mibextid=wwXIfr

 

Linkedin

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/arnhemoaks_arnhem-oaks-project-we-cant-bring-the-activity-7426949834105896960-Hfl5?utm_source=social_share_send&utm_medium=member_desktop_web&rcm=ACoAAAVfG4UBHwNrymBomKPbrGj7lVlZNBW4fDw

Central Station Tours & Collections

Raised £2199.68 for SSAFA Scotland!

Erskine Burns Supper Ceilidh 2026

Erskine Burns Supper 30th January 2026 – Oran Mor, Glasow.

£75 pp (Veterans discount)

It will be a drinks reception with full course meal and half bottle of wine (same as the Ball).
The night includes a raffle, tombola, live and silent auctions. Natasha Raskin Sharp will be back again!
Entertainment from Unison Anthems and Whisky Kiss. Our Host will be the fantastic Gary Innes.

For more information:

ERSKINE BURNS SUPPER CEILIDH 2026