Armed Forces Day 2021

A couple of photos were taken on the day to mark the occasion. 

We were fortunate to have a Bugler from the Wyton Area Voluntary Band. 

On the 15 May 1921, the Royal British legion was formed and 100 years later, members of the branch marked the Centenary. 

Chris Strand, Brian Strand, David Henrick and Stuart Ainsworth

To mark the passing of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. 10 June 1921 - 9 April 2021. 

President (Capt.RN (Retd) Garry Newton) and Chairman (Mr David Henrick).

Kimbolton Branch Royal British Legion Commemorations 2020

Memorial at Tilbrook Church

Kimbolton Branch members, Terry Rees and Pauline Swinden and locals gather at Tilbrook church to remember.

Reverend Pihilip Howson gave a short service with various representatives including Mr Jonathan Gray representing Huntingdonshire Disctrict Council, Mr John Hill representing Kimbolton Branch Royal British Legion, Master Sergeant Chris Chukta USAF representing the US Visiting Forces in the UK, Jonathan Gray representing Huntingdon District Council, Mrs Dawn Gooderham representing Kimbolton Parish Council and Mr Chris Bates, from Kimbolton School, representing the 379^th Bomb Group Association.

Master Serjeant Chris Chukta USAF

Mr Jonathan Gray

Mr John Hill

 Mr Andy Griffiths from Stow Longa brought along 3 of his World War 2 military vehicles

 Captain Garry Newton and Deputy Lord Lieutenant Dr Andy Harter CBE DL FREng laid wreaths

 Mrs Gill Walker read the names of the fallen from the village

 Kimbolton Memorial

 Mr Russell Gooderham and Mr Brian Strand who paraded the Union Flag and Branch Standard and Mr Ian Walker for acting as Escort.

Unknown Tommy

IMAGES FROM KIMBOLTON BRANCH 2016 

               Memorial Service for Pte William Horsford at Stow Longa                            8th May 2016 

                            Branch outing to Jersey in May 2016      

              Branch Standard Bearers at Kimbolton Celebrations for                             the Queens 90th Birthday.                                

The Summer lunch 2016

Members standing for the formal part of the Summer Lunch..

The working side of the Summer Lunch. Helpers in preparing the Hall and the ladies who assisted in the buffet

Remembrance Day Parade Kimbolton 2016

          Wreath bearers from the school ready to hand over wreaths                                                                           

   The Standard bearers and escorts

 Wreath bearers from Kimbolton school Combined Cadet Force.

Pete Digby, Vicky Whittle and John Hill on parade

One of our American Colleages Marcus McGuiness lays a wreath on behalf of the US Forces

Part of the large contingent of Branch members awaiting the wreath laying

 Standard bearers and escorts during the wreath laying ceremony

 The school headmaster and our president at the March Past

Pat Thurlow....and we could be in trouble if he gives the "Eyes Right" at the marchpast

More members on Parade..Jim Bacon leading

Left to right.Brian Trott, Vicky Whittle, John Hill, John Mayes and Max Hartley 

Standard Bearers and escorts and the Guard of Honour

Some of the serving servicemen who parade with the Branch led by Cpl Chris Strand REME 

Kimbolton Branch members  march away from the church for the marchpast

Sqn. Ldr. Laura Hadden  (CCF. Contingent Commander) leads the contingent officers on parade.

Part of the RAF Contingent from the school

 The Drum Major and the band...keeping us in step.

...and this year good to see the cubs joining in.

...and part of the Navy contingent

Armed Forces Day 2017

Armed Forces Day 2017

Chairman Pete Digby presents Roy Bruce with a certificate for dedicated service to the Branch

Well done Roy !

Armed Forces Day 2017

The Standard Bearers leave the church

Armed Forces Day 2017

The Standard Bearers  (Roger Watson and Brian Strand) and the School contingent (Sqn Ldr Laura Hadden) parade outside the church. 

 The piper plays the Armed Forces Day congregation from the church

Armed Forces Day 2017

Capt. Chris Groom (the retiring bandmaster) thanks the Legion for the gift of the Rose Bowl

 Rosemary Bruce and Nina Wilson exchange views. In the background Roy Bruce

Our two Standard bearers and Roger's  wife Wenda at the Armed Forces Day lunch

More Armed Forces Day photos below.

Summer Lunch 2017

 Oh Come on Jill, it wasn't that big !!

Sheila and Cecil Knight...ex WW 2 veteran

Geoff Gorham. Can't you tell he was an ex policeman?

Now here's a couple of posers !!

Sue Farrow on the right

............and a couple of tough looking hombres

Nigel Holyoak and Len Haley

Lovely smile for the camera......

Jim Baker, Angela Wood and almost Neil Silbey

If the devil  could cast his net !!!!!!!

Patty can't you smile with your eyes open?

Patty, Vanessa and Eileen

All the way from sunny Stonely

Now that's what you call a smile Judith with Audrey and Penny

Bill Pinkney and his wife Heather....posing !

 Christopher and  Sam on the guest's table

 Ed and Maureen Sloper chatting with Pam and Steve Craven

Whatever is David doing.  Leading an orchestra or demonstrating swimming lessons ?

Some of the ladyhelpers:  Hilary Robinson, Mavis Campion, Gill Walker, Rosemary Bruce, Joan Gordon and Pat Trott

Philip and Marilyn Ivory, Valerie and  Derek Relf, Cecil and Sheila Knight...posing

Phyllis Parratt, Elizabeth Stevens, Terry Rees and Pauline Swinden

Sheila Knight and Derek Relf putting the world to rights. Cecil looks on !!

Nice to see your back Rosemary. While Terry and Pauline sell raffle tickets.

 Jim Baker, Angela Wood, Neil Silbey, Patty, Vanessa, Eileen and Pam

.......AND THIS YEAR'S SIXTIES COMPETITION WINNERS

David Smith as Sgt. Pepper

and Janice Ferguson as Mary Quant

FUNERAL OF PAT SURKITT ON AUGUST 24TH 2017

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Many Kimbolton Branch members attended the service.

Brian Strand carried the Standard and John Hill, Terry Rees and Pauline Swinden took the salute.

REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY 2017

The Standard bearers leave the school

......and make their way up the High street

Leading the parade

Chairman Pete Digby leads the Legion on the long trek ( for some) up the

High Street

a third covered. Well done everybody !

meanwhile Sqn Ldr Laura Hadden leads out some of the Senior cadet Officers

The Standard bearers led by two serving members

The Standard Bearers Awaiting the "silence"

Pete Digby leads the March Past

The salute was taken by the Deputy Lord Lieutenant

Lady De Ramsey

Eyes right ...and most did !!!

The cenotaph..Kimbolton High Street

Very smart. All on parade