Polish Primary School Renaming Sat 2nd September 23

There was a General representing the Polish Army and some Military attaches also, one Polish Navy, their in the pictures.

Hal had the Generals Great Great daughter(His) along too and he said to me, whilst trying to hold his laughter in that he explained to the Polish Military Officers the difference between a Glasgow 😃 and a Glasgow Kiss. 

Hal sang the praises of our Branch

(Glasgow & West of Scotland Branch, The Parachute Regimental Association) for attending with our Standards, am the one holding our Scottish Flag, Martin O'Hear our Chairman holding the Branch Standard in the centre and Gordon Bonar holds the Union Flag.  A Branch member by the name of Andy Nidbet also supported this event.

The Headteacher also thanked us as did all the Staff, we couldn't have been more welcome.

Paratroopers from IV Para who have a recruiting centre in Houldsworth Street, Glasgow were also in attendance, could you please mention this unit if you don't mind.

VJ Day 19th August 2023

Wee selection of photos from our VJ day commemorative event held Saturday 19th August in knightswood, Glasgow.

Thanks to Glasgow & West of Scotland Branch, The Parachute Regimental Association who once again hosted a fantastic occasion and all the Veterans, Families and Friends, including our Lord Provost and 2 Bands for supporting the day. We even had a lovely couple from Canada join us.

Lastly Big Thanks to Denise and John, including their staff from the Lincoln Inn for the lovely spread provided, their hospitality is second to none.

Lest We Forget.

Airborne Forces Day

Date - Saturday, 26th August 2023

Time - 10:00 till 17:00

Location - Dumfries and Galloway Aviation Museum

Heathhall industrial Estate

Heathhall

Dumfries

DG1 3PH

Event Overview - We host an annual day for the veterans and current members of the Airborne Brotherhood. The aims of the day is to welcome both the veterans and their families to our site, provide them with a lunch and a drink and allow them to enjoy the collection and the additional displays that we put on for the day. Entry is free for those who are veterans or currently serving.

10:00 - open

11:00 - We always hold a small service of remembrance for those who have passed and in particular remember those who fell at Warrenpoint.

12:30 - Food and Drink ( the drink lasts as long as the drink lasts, the more veterans ….. the quicker it runs out)

Throughout - We expect to be joined by 4 Para and Airborne Assault and our own volunteers will perform weaponry cleaning and handling as well as giving the public the opportunity to handle/wear items of kit (JIM KILBRIDE does an excellent talk re jump kit for which he picks on the public).

We have run the event for a number of years now and each year the number of veterans and visitors increase, the number of display items increases and the number of other organisations that support us increases. We want to continue this increase each year and provide a day that allows guys to come together into a welcoming environment where they can meet comrades, enjoy their company and share their experiences with both their friends and their families.

Increased support from the PRAs in respect of attendance would be greatly appreciated and we would love to welcome you on site.

ARMED FORCES DAY DUNBARTONSHIRE SATURDAY 01 JULY 2023

There will be a parade through Dumbarton town centre, followed by a church service and refreshments in the new council offices on Church Street.

Veterans and Association members should wear blazer and tie or equivalent.  Medals and veteran badges should be worn as per Remembrance Sunday.

Veterans and Associations 

The Parade will form up in the car park adjacent to Dumbarton Health Centre, Station Road, Dumbarton G82 1PW.

Standards

Contingents are encouraged to carry their standards on parade. Col Steele and Mr J Easton will brief standard bearers in the council offices at 12:45 

Church Service

Following the parade there will be a short church service which will be held in the council office on Church Street.

Refreshments

Following the church service West Dunbartonshire Council are kindly providing refreshments in the Council Offices.

Timings are as follows.   (All timings are for 01 July 2023)

 

a.    12:45hrs      Standard bearers to council office, Church Street, for briefing.

 

b.   13:00hrs      Parade form up on car park Station Rd Dumbarton.

 

c.     13:15hrs      Col Steele will brief contingent commanders at the Health Centre.

 

d.    13:30hrs      Parade steps off.

 

e.   14:00hrs       Church Service.

 

         f.     14:45hrs      Refreshments in council office.

 

 Any Qs please contact Martin O’Hear

 

 

 

King's Coronation & VE Parade May 2023

Big THANKS to all who took part in our Kings Coronation and VE parade on Saturday 6th May 2023 at the Vets Monument in Knightswood, Glasgow.

Padre George Hunter conducted a lovely service and it was also great to have the Balaclava Pipand Drums, and Coalburn Brass Family Band join us too.

Iceing on the cake was the spectacle provided by the Charity Haven at Vanguard, Horses Helping Heroes with their 3 ponies, 

Rosie, Rainbow and Ginger.

Thanks Vicky and Andy, including your wee Princess for the hard work you all put in controlling them

Lest We Forget

You can view the full gallery of images by clicking here.

Culloden Moor

On Saturday 15th April a few of our members visited Culloden Moor to commemorate the Battle in 1745 between the Jacobites and English Troops.

Our ex Chairman Frank Camerons clan was on Charlie's side along with others, including French and Irish units.

It was also a sentimental trip for member Ricky Nugent and family as they visited Fort George, where Ricky served in the 60's as a young Cameronian.

All in all it was a great weekend with good friends and loads of laughs, which you always get if in the company of these folk.