Light Division and Rifles Veterans Band Report

day and Saturday. This year the Chairman was unavailable due to overseas commitments and the event was well managed by Brian Darvill and Phil Ashby ably assisted by other members of the

branch. Well done to all that stagged on over the 2 days for such a worthy cause. A total of £1266.69 was raised.

Remembrance Sunday was held at the Warminster War Memorial at the normal time for Warminster which is 1500hrs. The branch were in attendance at what is now known locally as “Green Jacket Corner” and as in previous years they met up afterwards in the conservative club for a beer or two. On the 11th Hour of the 11th Day the Exhortation is read from the steps of the Chapel of St Lawrence and again many members were on parade.

November was supposed to be the annual skittles night for the branch but other commitments meant that we had to reschedule it and it will now take place on the 1st of February at the Organ Inn in Warminster.

This is normally a well attended event and every one is looking to winning the wooden spoon.

December was a busy month but many of us still managed to meet at the conservative club for pre Christmas drinks as has happened in previous years. In line with attempts to “save the planet“ there was not the abundance of Christmas jumpers as in previous years, don’t nobody say we don’t do our bit.

LIGHT DIVISION AND RIFLES BAND ASSOCIATION

The Light Division and Rifles Veterans’ Band continues to be a great musical asset for the Regiment. This year our veteran bandsmen came together again at Shrewsbury at the LI Reunion on 1st June 2019 to perform a band concert under the baton of Tex Carlton. Given the limited rehearsal time, their musical ability was second to none and the programme was enjoyed by all. The combined Veterans’ Band and Bugles provided a wonderful finale to the Reunion with High On A Hill sounding better than ever. Managing a Veterans’ Band is not easy but hopefully this second band concert will maintain the momentum for the future. We wish to congratulate Tex Carlton and the Band Association for their achievement so far. If there are any former Light Division or Rifles bandsmen who wish to join, especially those from the RGJ Band association, they should contact:

Colin Cranswick Rifles –Light Infantry - KOYLI Regimental Association Secretary (Yorkshire) Office: 01977 703181 Mob: 07778663925 E-mail: assnsecyorkshire@the-rifles.co.uk Website: rifles-li-koyli-assn.wix.com/assn