Victory in Japan Commemoration 2021

Great turnout at the Victory in Japan commemoration service at the Knightswood Veterans Memorial Garden in Glasgow led by our Lord Provost councillor Philip Bratt, who was joined by the Veterans of Glasgow and West of Scotland including their families and friends.

Also in attendance were dignatories from the Merchants and Trades houses of Glasgow and the Provincial Grand Lodge of Glasgow, not forgetting The Soldiers Sailors and Airforce Association Forces Help - Glasgow and Renfrewshire Branch led by Agnes (Una) Smith who was joined by Linda Liddel, the branches ex secretary.

Lastly a big THANKS to Colonel Bobby Steele for his Leadership, Ballie Malcolm Balfour for his support, Padre Phil for his lovely service, Big Frank - Scots Guards for his command of the Troops, Joanne and Andy for their solemn music renditions, ALL the Standard bearers and Wreath layers who did their Associations proud, and last but not lest the Staff led by Denise, manageress from the Lincoln Inn who supplied a Buffet second to none.

Lest We Forget

D Day Commemoration 2021

Great D Day commemoration Saturday 5th June at the Knightswood Veterans Monument in Glasgow. Special D Day Veterans attended along with our Lord Provost Philip Bratt and other dignatories.

Thanks to ALL the Veterans who showed up and what a lovely sight of their Standards on parade. Wreaths in place now as a mark of respect, Lest We Forget.

D Day Commemoration - Saturday 5th June 2021

All members invited to a D Day commemoration that the Committee wish the Branch to host at the Veterans Monument in Knightswood commencing 10.40am, usual dress and please note there is no church service or parade due to this pandemic. Finger Buffet in Lincoln pub. Branch will cover any costs as in previous years. Look forward to catching up and please remember face coverings and 2 metre rule.

Hamish Graham - Guard of Honour

Members of the Branch were contacted by The P.R.A. Scottish Chairman Alasdair Hutton who asked if we could provide a Guard of Honour for our Airborne Brother Hamish Graham, Ex 3 Para at North Connell, near Oban. A 4 hour drive there and back to support his family and friends in time of need.

A Big thanks to Frank Cameron, Sammy Moynihan, Denis Mc Cormick and Davie Panayotou for their slick drills at the graveside, did the Branch proud.

Lest We Forget

Worthy Cause

Much appreciate if Family and Friends especially VETERANS would consider making a donation to this very worthy cause. I used to coach Jon along with my our oldest Son Terry when they were 15 year olds and played for Church Crookham Rovers, near FLEET.

Jon's father Tom was my R.S.M. in 2 PARA and hails from Paisley. Top notch family. Thanks for any help, and Stay Safe.

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Wullie Graham Funeral - Guard of Honour - 22nd Feb 2021

Guard of Honour etc will take place at the funeral of former Paratrooper Wullie Graham, Ex 3 Para, tomorrow, Monday 22nd February. Wullie died about 2 weeks ago and his wife died 3 days after him - so sad. He was a PALESTINE Veteran. His Son, Billy Jnr served with 2 Para in the early 70's and jumped with 2 PARA at the Keil Canal.

If you can manage along wear usual dress. Clackmannan Cemetery, Devonway, Clackmannanshire FK10 4LD.

The funeral cortege will leave his home at 12 noon so suggest you get there for 11:30am latest. Pas onto like-minded people if you dont mind.

Hopefully see some of you there.

Note: The sign for the Cemetery is high on your left and you take a right turn into what looks like a housing estate. Bare LEFT for the Cemetery.

Very Important

a. Election of a Scotland and N.I. Regional Secretary to the Executive Committee of the P.R.A.

b. If anyone from our Branch would like to be nominated, please use the email on this Branch web site to inform the Branch Secretary. All interested need you to do this by no later than the 31st March.

c. Each Branch in our Region are requested to forward the name (s) to RHQ/P.R.A. no later than 02 April 21.

d. Once received each Branch will be notified of the electoral candidates and a vote will be taken.


Paul Raison I Veterans Officer I The Parachute Regimental Association I Regimental Headquarters I The Parachute Regiment / Merville Barracks / Colchester / Essex / CO2 7UT / Tel: Civ: 01206 817073 / E Mail: secretary@prahq.com

IMPORTANT: Peter Morrison Funeral

All please note the funeral service for our dear departed chairman and Airborne brother Mr. Peter Morrison will take place on Wednesday 28th October 2020, commencing at 11am at Daldowie Crematorium. All invited to attend approximatly 10.30 am and Dress as parade format. Adhere to social distancing rules and please wear a face mask as we line the route from the main entrance for the funeral cortege to pass us by. Entrance to the crematorium is for family members only, and / or invited guests. Please let others know that may be interested.