Rhodesian Light
Infantry Regimental
Association
UK Branch Newsletter
At the beginning
of November
I wrote / emailed
all the members
with reference
to our first
Meeting on 9th
February, 2008.and
informing of
a possible change
of venue. Due
to the increased
membership I
can confirm
that we have
had an overwhelming
response with
over 100 members,
partners and
guests wishing
to come along.
This has left
no alternative
but to change
venues.PLEASE SEE SEPARATE PAGE ON THE REUNION DAY.I can assure you it is easier to get to and a good deal has been agreed with a local hotel.The costs are still £20.00 per person and I would be grateful if you could forward payment to me as you will understand there are a lot of up front costs that need to be covered. We are catering for 20 people who may not have replied for various reasons. Cheques should be payable to M.A. Hudson, with Xmas just around the corner a £10 .00 deposit will do.
As you would have read from Digger’s report there is a lot to do next year and we have had a picture donated by John Wynne-Hopkins of an RLI Fireforce scene, beautifully done and beautifully mounted. This will be auctioned in the evening with a reserve price.
There will be a Raffle with lots of wonderful prizes :
Colour TV, Digital camera,
The Saints and Masodja Books donated by 30degreessouth,
Lots of Booze !!!
Rally Jackets, incar CD Player, Sweat shirts, Cuddly toy and lots of other prizes too many to mention If anyone would like to donate a prize all will be gratefully received!!
The tickets will be £ 1.00 each and in books of ten.
I would be grateful if you could sell as many tickets as possible to friends and family. Please order in multiples of 10 and include payment with Reunion/AGM Tickets.
If you are not coming to the Reunion / AGM perhaps you could try and sell some tickets for us , once again send your cheque payable to M.A. Hudson. I will guarantee that prizes will be sent postage free to all winners who do not attend.
Anyone wishing to purchase official RLI merchandise;
On sale will be :
Ties $29.99
Combat infantry badge to be arranged
Parachute Wings $7.00
Blazer badges $40.00
Anyone wishing to obtain berets, badges , medals and ribbons please see www.rhodesianservices.org
All the merchandise mentioned will be available for sale on the day, 9th February,2008, and will be charged at the exchange rate paid to the Australasia branch for the goods. The decision has been taken that all memorabilia will be charged at the same rate worldwide. There will also be T shirts and Baseball caps with RLI insignia available.
All pictures of events mentioned in this news letter will be on display at the AGM /Reunion There were far too many to be included in this letter and would cost a fortune in printer cartridges !.
Martyn Hudson
Chairman UK Branch
TEL : 01234 376712
MOBILE 07788788095
EMAIL : martyn.hudson2@btinternet.com
Cornerview, 1, School Lane, Bolnhurst, Bedfordshire, MK44 2EN
REUNION / AGM AGENDA
SATURDAY, 9TH FEBRUARY, 2008
VENUE : THE CONSERVATIVE CLUB, BEDFORD ROAD,SANDY, BEDFORDSHIRE
LUNCH : 1.30PM - 2.30 PM
AGM : 3.00PM
SOCIAL 4.30PM – 5.30P0M
PLEASE NOTE WE NEED TO CLOSE THE HALL TO SET TABLES FOR THE EVENING BUT THE BAR WILL REMAIN OPEN !!
EVENING : 7.00 PM DOORS OPEN
BUFFET : 7.30PM
SPEECHES / RAFFLE
AUCTION : 8.00PM – 830PM
DISCO : 8.30PM -12.00 MIDNIGHT
Last orders at the bar 1130pm.
SANDY is easily accessible by road just off the A1 road at Sandy Roundabout. There is ample car parking behind the Conservative Club which is a 10minute walk from the station. Taxis are available and pick up can be arranged tel. mobile 07788788095 Martyn Hudson
By train Sandy is on the Kings Cross / St Neots/ Peterborough line
The Holiday Inn Garden Court Hotel have given us a discounted price for a double or twin room £52.00 for two people. Tel : 01767 692220 Contact June Melrose Director of Sales.
Please quote RLI Reunion when booking , payment required on booking to get discounted price. Breakfast £8.00 per person payable on booking. These prices are for Friday and Sunday nights also during that weekend.
Meeting Venue: THE CONSERVATIVE CLUB, BEDFORD ROAD,SANDY, BEDFORDSHIRE