Tommy Lang

Sad to report our Stalwart Tommy Lang passed away recently. His family have asked if our members would form a Guard of Honour etc, Yes is the answer so if you have some time to form up in memory of a Great Man then please come along to Craigton Crematorium in Cardonald on Wednesday 9th February for 2pm. Service will commence at 2 :30pm. Usual dress code.

Kind Words from Glasgow's Chairman of SSAFA, Charles Scott

On behalf of G&R SSAFA may I thank you most warmly for all your efforts and your colleagues unstinting support for what we strive to do for out Vets ,past and present.

The £1000 is truly magnificent. Do, please advise all involved in this decision of our most sincere thanks.

We have had a very difficult year with many old stagers hanging up boots, or being so much out of contact that this has been an unintended consequence of CV19.

The singular exception must shine through of what Paras have done in many ways--not just at Central Station--and continue to do as we move into 2022.

What an example you guys show, so glad of your company.

With kindest Seasons Greetings and best of health for 22 to one and all

Charles

Branch Meetings

Next branch members meeting Sunday 7th November 2pm.

All note the Branch AGM will take place Sunday 12th December at 1:30pm for members and 12:30 pm for the Committee.

This is an official invite to members only and if you have anything you may wish to be included on the Agenda you have to send it by recorded delivery to the Branch Secretary 21 days prior to the AGM. It must also be signed by the proposer and seconder.

All note there will be an Armistice pde in Glasgow Sunday 14th November but no civic reception.

Branch Meeting

Members note there will be an informal meeting this Sunday, 12th September in our club commencing at 1pm.

There will be no Agenda or Minute taking as the exercise is to give us all the chance to pay our annual fee for 2021 and 2022.

Pencil in Sunday 3rd October 2021 as being an official branch meeting, commencing 2pm for the members.

Primrose Path Tattoo Society

The Primrose Path Tattoo Society, based in Glasgow at 188 Woodlands Road is run by Veterans who donate some of their takings to worthy causes, Lest We Forget.

You planning on getting a Tattoo in the near future? (I am)

The Vets who run the shop have kindly offered a 20 percent discount to serving members and Vets alike.

No proof of service needed, they will though interrogate you whilst having your Tattoo so if you come across as a Walter Mitty your tattoo might not look like what you asked for lol

Please support them, Vets United will never be divided

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