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Internet Branch . Gary Driscoll . Christmas Cards
As its name implies it resides on the Internet and only there. It has no physical presence anywhere and its members are drawn from all regions of the world. It is there for all ex green jackets and their former regiments whether they were regular, TAVR or adult instructors in the various ACF units around the country. There are also members who were attached arms, REME, Pay Corps etc The branch is a focal point for friends who after leaving the Army have dispersed around the globe and through the Internet branch members in Australia can stay in touch with those living in the UK or other places. Although we have branch status within the as
sociation the Internet branch costs nothing to maintain as it comes directly under the umbrella of the web site team and is a sub section of the main website, no branch fees are charged and no physical meetings take place but many of the members also belong to both a physical branch AND the central branch and the promotion of full membership of their local branch if one exists and the central branch remains a fundamental objective of the web site team. Of course there will always be an imbalance between those registered as Internet branch members and those registered as central/local branch members because many of the Internet branch members live in countries where no local branch exists and who because they are not domiciled in the UK are exempt from paying subscriptions to the central branch. Does the branch have a future role in the Association? I believe it does but perhaps not in its present form. It is important for people to realise that members of the Internet branch do not have a free ride and contrary to the opinions held by certain people are not given any of the privilidges that are reserved only for fee paying members of the Association. In the next 6 months we, as a team, will be looking at the role of the Internet branch but be assured that we will not be shutting it down, slimming it down and reducing duplication maybe but it will always be there for those who need it. Kevin Stevens
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Selby John James
Vernon Cyril William
Bell ( Geordie) Joe
Cummings Robert
Bygraves Max ?
Green Colin 7
Chavner Edward 19
Wheatley Philip C
Coldham Fred
Johnson David 29
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I think that most people will be aware that Gary Driscoll appeared on `Tonight’s the Night` on 14 August and that during the lead up to his excellent performance John Barrowman surprised Gary at an Association Davies Street function he was involved in where quite a few familiar faces were seen. Gary`s wife, Maria, being aware of his long held ambition to perform with a `big band` had contacted the show and arranged for Gary to take part. For years Gary has been a very popular and regular performer at London Pubs and Clubs and on one occasion he gave a spontaneous performance to the crowds at Wimbledon. There is no doubt that he is a talented singer who could eas
ily have taken up singing as a career but for his other ambition to become a soldier. Gary produced an album of his favourite songs several years ago but is now in the process of making a second album which for those interested should be available in October. If you missed it you can view his TV performance HERE. Ken Ambrose
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ristmas Cards 2010
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Rik Twohey is raising money for his branch by using his talents to produce hand drawn Christmas cards. The cards are available as a standard wrapped pack of 6 cards with envelopes, 2 of each design as indicated. 3 Card packs will also be available in limited numbers. Please see order form for pricing details. Any order over 10 packs of 6 cards will be sent postage free. Standard over
seas postal rates apply. Please print and complete the Order Form HERE and send with the required fee to the address provided at the bottom of the order form. KCA
The Army Cadet Force Music Department are proud to annouce their 150th Anniversary Concert. The combined bands and drums of the Army Cadet Force supported by the musicians of the Sea Cadet Corps, Air Training Corps & Combined Cadet Force will join together at the Fairfield Halls in Croydon on the 29th October 2010 with all profits being donated to The Help for Heroes Charity.
Supporting the Cadet anniversary Help for Heroes concert will be The Band & Bugles of The Rifles. The Band and Bugles of The Rifles was formed from the Light Division in 2007. This took place in conjunction with the formation of The Rifles, a new Regiment created through the amalgamation of The Light Infantry, The Devonshire & Dorset Light Infantry, The Royal Gloucestershire, Berkshire & Wiltshire Light Infantry & The Royal Green Jackets.
On October 29th 2009 more than 6000 people lined the streets of Croydon to cheer home one of the countries bravest regiments. The North End of Croydon was packed with cheering residents as 190 members of The Rifles marched through the town on their homecoming parade from Helmand Province. The Rifles Band are making their triumphant return, a year to the day, at the Cadet Force Celebration. In March 2010 the Rifles were awarded the Freedom of The Borough of Croydon, the first regular unit to be granted this honour.
We are extremely pleased to announce that Wynne Evans the celebrated Welsh tenor and star of the Go Compare adverts on Television has agreed to perform with the Cadets & The Rifles Band at the Fairfield Halls.
Born in South Wales, Wynne studied at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and the National Opera Studio in London. As a principal tenor with The Welsh National Opera his many roles included Duca (‘Rigoletto’), Rodolfo (‘La Bohème’), Alfred (‘Die Fledermaus’), Jaquino (‘Leonore’), Alfredo (‘La Traviata’). His vast concert and recital repertoire has included collaborations with many of the nation’s première ensembles, including The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, BBC Symphony Orchestra, BBC Concert Orchestra, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Hallé and City of London Sinfonia, he has also appeared as the tenor soloist at the opening night of the BBC Proms, plus more recently at the Welsh Proms.
In 2009 Wynne became the face and voice for one of the UK’s leading price comparison websites GoCompare.com starring as the flamboyant character Gio Compario.
