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From the Branch Secretary:
Please accept this gentle reminder for two events happening this weekend. Please accept my apologies as I cannot attend the weekend events due to other commitments.
Saturday 26th October – Blessing of the Memorial Stone. St Johns Gardens.
The Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces memorial stone in St John's Gardens will receive a blessing from Revd Canon Bill Addy at 14.00.
Mick Coleman has arranged a piper for the event and if we can bring the standard that would be brilliant. Additionally, the stonemason will be in attendance who carried out the work on our behalf as well as a photographer.
There is no order of service for this blessing and Revd Bill will provide his blessing as normal for such events. I would suggest any words from the branch should be prepared such as the Kohima and who will deliver it.
Dress: Blazer, Tie and beret optional.
Sunday 27th October – PRA Annual Church Service. St Nicks Church.
Church service will commence at 14.00. by Revd Canon Michelle Montrose.
2 x standards will be present, the Branch Standard and the Arnhem Standard, carried by Joe Little and Cooky.
I have asked for 50 order of service booklets to be printed which will be available on the day.
Those in the branch with speaking parts are aware of their roles and details will be provided in the order of service.
Dress: Smart dress. Blazer, ties and beret. Medals optional
Food and drink afterwards at the Mercure Hotel.
I hope you all have two great days
Best Regards
Brian
Please accept this notification form Roy Boardman
Chair of Liverpool Scottish Regimental Association
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As you may be aware, the sword of Captain Chavasse has been held for many years, on loan from the Chavasse Family, by 208 Field Hospital RAMC. That unit was re-designated as a Squadron of 206 Multi Role Medical Regiment RAMC last year and under the terms of the loan from the Chavasse family, if such an event were to take place, the sword was to be placed into the care of Liverpool Cathedral.
The Cathedral authorities have arranged for the formal presentation of Captain Chavasse’s sword, and other related family artefacts, to take place during Evensong at the Cathedral on Thursday 12th September 2024 which commences at 5.30pm. As part of the service, the sword will be presented to the Cathedral following the Turning of the Leaves of the King’s Regiment Memorial Books which will also form part of the service that evening. The King’s Regiment Association – Liverpool have very kindly asked the Liverpool Scottish Regimental Association to co-ordinate the arrangements for this aspect of the service as it is with the Liverpool Scottish (then a Battalion of the King’s Regiment) that Captain Chavasse served until his tragic death in 1917.
I enclose a notice of the service and you are encouraged to display this notice or distribute the notice to anyone you think may also wish to be present during this historic event.
The Evensong service is open to the public and there is therefore no need to confirm to me that you will be attending the service
If you have any questions, queries or require clarification please do let me know.
Kind regards
Brian Welsh
Branch Secretary
Liverpool PRA
Mob: 07871901206
E-mail: brianwelsh4@icloud.com
Pte Eddie Beach Memorial Service.
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Ladies and gents;
Date: 11th September 2024
Please see the details below provided by Frank Boyle for Eddie Beach Memorial Service
Liverpool PRA Association
Exercise Bold Guard
On the night of the 11th of September 1974, The 15th Battalion (V) and 4th Battalion took part in a large-scale NATO exercise involving UK, German and Danish Forces. It involved parachuting at night on a drop zone bounded to the north by the Kiel Canal.
The airlift from the UK comprised 35 Hercules Aircraft (C130’s) carrying around 600 troops and their heavy drop vehicles. Owing to a freak temperature inversion the winds at between 800 feet and 600 feet changed direction, causing 16 of the Parachute Regiment soldiers to land in the canal, causing the death by drowning of 6 Paratroopers.
On the 27th of June 1975. A large rock with a brass plaque, flanked by six trees was consecrated on the bank of the Kiel Canal in memory of the six soldiers who had died on that tragic night on the 11th of September 1974. The young men who died are honoured by the inhabitants of Sehedstedt beside the canal. A memorial stone is guarded by trees specially planted.
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Eddie Beach Graveside Memorial Service
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Date: 11th September 2024
Location: Yew Tree Cemetery, L14 4DG.
Time: Parade 10:30 Main Car Park area move to headstone area.
Service: Speech remembering Eddie Beach and Liverpool PRA Bold Guard.
Laying of the wreaths: Liverpool PRA, A coy 4 PARA and Beach family.
Bugler to play the last post.
Reading of the poem For the Fallen by Laurence Binyon.
After service: All are invited to buffet at the;
Conservative Club (Connie Club) in Aintree,
L10 8LN.
On Sunday, 9 June, at 1 pm, up to 1,000 veterans accompanied by two bands will march through the city from Copperas Hill, along Hanover Street, arriving at the Royal Albert Dock at 1.30pm.
Prayers will once again be read by Reverend Canon Dr Crispin Pailing and Liverpool’s Armed Forces Champion Cllr Christine Banks will read the national D-Day tribute.
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Route 1.2 miles Approx 20-25 mins •
Muster Point – Copperas Hill • Ranelagh St • Hanover St • Paradise St • Strand St • Salthouse Quay.
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The Parade will be in 2 Contingents.
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Marching Participants
Contingent One:
The Band of The Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment, accompanied by the Band of the Royal Artillery.
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RBL and Contingent Standards.
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Royal Naval Association (HMS Eaglet Old &Bold)
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Merchant Navy Assc
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Royal Marine Regimental Assc (Commando)
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Duke of Lancaster’s Regimental Assoc including The Kings Regt Assc
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Royal Artillery Regimental Ass (Gunners)
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Royal Signals Regimental Assc
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Royal Tank Regiment Assc (Armoured Division)
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Royal Corps of Transport (now The Royal Logistics Corps) Assc
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208 Field Hospital, RAMC, QARANC Associations
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Lancashire Fusiliers, Royal Regiment of Fusiliers Assc
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Blue Light Services (Police, Fire, Ambulance)
There will be NO contingent leads. Everyone will form as One column, shoulder to shoulder, irrespective of Regiment, Cap badge or Rank.
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Marching Participants
Contingent Two:
Massed Pipes and Drums (60 Plus)
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Contingent Standards.
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Irish Guards Regimental Assc and Footguards Assc, (Household Div)
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Liverpool Scottish Regt Assc (Scots Div)
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The Parachute Regimental Assc. (Airborne Div)
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Royal Green Jackets Regimental Association and Rifles Association (Light Div)
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Royal Irish Rangers (Royal Irish) Regimental Assc
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Royal Air Force Assc.
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There will be NO contingent leads. Everyone will form as One column, shoulder to shoulder, irrespective of Regiment, Cap badge or Rank.
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To conclude the parade:
A Drumhead Service will be outside the old Granada Studios building on Salthouse Dock.
All Parachute Regiment & Airborne Forces family and friends are welcome for drinks afterwards at Lady of Mann, Dale Street.
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