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 379th 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