Guard of Honour requested by family of Big John Crighton, who sadly passed away recently.
Daldowie Crematorium Thursday 16th May, 15.30 for a 16.00 service.
All then invited back to the Fullerton Park Hotel, 1300 Tollcross Road, Glasgow G52 8HH
Lest We Forget
Chairman Frank and Secretary Terry took up the offer from Tayside Chairman Ewan Fleming and his Committee consisting of Stewart Niven and Eddie Geissler to attend.
What a fab Branch who made us both so welcome, Lest We Forget.
A new plaque will be added to a bench in Central Station on Wednesday 6th March!
We recently contributed to funding the purchase of a new battery for the Lincoln Inn in Knightswood. Here’s what they said:
Wow just Wow ❤️
After a whip round last week to raise £75 for our Defib pads (they were running out of date) we noticed our Defib battery was nearly done!
These batteries last 4-5 years and we are hitting the 4 year mark since we got the Defibrillator. A new battery cost £250
Thanks so much to everyone who chipped into our bucket over the weekend.
Huge thanks to oor Terry and The Parachute Regimental Association Glasgow & West of Scotland Branch who donated £100 towards the battery ❤️❤️ great job as always Terry 🥰
With this final donation we can now order our new battery 🥳🥰
Big hugs to Maria she’s forever helping to make the Lincoln a better place 😊
Thanks everyone ❤️
Members, the Trustees, having sought advice from OSCR, we are pleased to announce that we can use Branch finance to subsidise at this stage, 10 members who would like to attend the 80th Day Day Tour 5 -8 June 2024 but were maybe put off with the initial cost £449 (£519 if only 30 travelling)
On that note if you would like subsidised you need to come along to Glasgow Central Stn this Saturday, 24th Feb at 12.15pm, meeting under the clock. You will have to complete a form and you will have to pay your deposit of £60 then.
If more than 10 show up and wish help afraid it will have to be names drawn, as there is only 10 spaces.
Any member wishing to go on a D Day Tour 5th to 8th June 2024 must contact the Branch Secretary asp, seats are running out. 07876025911
Guard of Honour for Eddie Mc Gurk will form up Tue 20th Feb 10.45am for 11.15. Maryhill Crematorium.
At our meeting Sunday 4th Feb 24 a great turnout from members to listen to RSM 1 Para give a very informative update all things SFSG and he even had an informal meet and greet with most blokes, True Gent.
He even presented the Branch with one of their plaques which was much appreciated.
Lest We Forget
Well done Members!
Professor Hal Sosabowski, the Great Grandson of Polish WW2 General Sosabowski. Hal was made an Honorary member of the Branch at our A.G.M. and in the picture he proudly wears a Branch tie.
Have a look at this video from the parade:
https://fb.watch/okV7xpAMfo/
Vets on parade Glasgow Central Station for their Remembrance service, Saturday 11th Nov 2023
Big thanks to the Members for supporting Mr Jim Watson at the Dennistoun War Memorial recently, Lest We Forget.
ATTENTION
Members please note the Branch AGM will now take place on Sunday the 26th November in IV Paras Hall in Houldsworth Street, 1.30pm.
Talk on successful expedition to the summit of Mount Everest by Mr Dom Porter.
New Pearson Hall at 1930hrs on Tuesday 10 Oct 23.
Relaxed informal evening with refreshments.
Well done Drew, Catherine and staff for a well deserved accolade. Our members are truly proud of your achievements.
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.
