Royal British Legion

 Alfriston    Branch

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Alfriston & District Royal British Legion

 

Minutes of the meeting held at the Star Inn on Monday 5th July 2010

Newsletter No 55

The Exhortation was given by the Chairman Peter Gadsdon

Apologies for absence :- Norman Holland, Russell Simpson, Bob Stidston,Malcolm Mazey, Reg Jevans

Those present:- Peter Gadsdon,Chris Goodchild,Graham Thomas,Ron Levett,Flyle Hussain,Veronica Cowin,Bruce Buckingham,Tom Bridges,Tom Dalgleish, Ian Wilson,Rob Raw,Patrick Ballinghall,Peter Wallis,Richard Harman,JohnTozer,Ron Lane, David Bold,Peter Granger,Bob Peedle, A.N Other (20)

The minutes of the Meeting held on the 12th April were Approved as circulated.

Chris Goodchild said that although the number at the luncheon held on May 28th were down due to a recent lunch held by the Society of St.George, the food at the Star was excellent and the event much enjoyed.

The proposal to have a Garden Party this year has been cancelled due to an arranged visit to Sandhurst Royal Military Academy in October.

Standard Bearer. A proposal to purchase a new Standard for approx. £415 was approved. The money being available from a donation received from the Highfield Trust

Saleable items are required for the Boot Sale to be held on August Bank Holiday Monday on the Recreation Ground to either Ron Levett or Bob Peedle. Help with the sales would be appreciated.

Bob will attend the Dieppe Raid Commemoration at Newhaven on the 15th August and the Battle of Britain on the 19th September at Seaford. Branch members are invited to support.

An application for Bob to carry the Standard at the Albert Hall in November has been made.

Any other business:-

The membership now stands at 65

‘Tunes of Glory’ will be at Ardingly on 15th September

Replacements are required for both Secretary and Poppy Appeal Organiser

Date of next meeting AGM Monday 4th October

The County Officer will be in attendance.

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To Bruce Buckingham, 21 Hazeldene Seaford BN25 4NQ

Please send me the details of the outing to the Royal Military Academy at Sandhurst

On Tuesday 26th October 2010 or telephone 01323 899813

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