*Vet’s Breakfast Cancelled*
Dear member,
Hello and welcome to the September edition of The RBL Stourbridge Branch’s newsletter 2026.
Unfortunately, there has been a fire at the Old Edwardians Club! There was no serious damage, but more importantly no one was hurt. The Club will remain closed for the time being. Our thoughts and best wishes go out to Tim and Tracey, we hope everything is back to normal soon. As a result of the fire this month’s meeting was held at my house where, as you can imagine, space is a bit more limited so there was mainly just the committee in attendance. The next meeting is due to be Wednesday 14h October, 20.00, the venue will be confirmed closer to the day.
Again, due to the fire we have had to cancel the Vet’s Breakfast due to take place on the 19th September, hopefully everything will be up and running in time for the next one on the 28th of November, callings will go out 3 to 4 weeks prior to this date. If you are a veteran and have not been contacted by us but would like to attend, please get in touch with either myself or Sue, the treasurer, details below. This informal event, which takes place at the Old Edwardians Club is where a group of likeminded people meet to enjoy a discounted breakfast, socialise and raise some money for the charity through the raffle. The cost of the breakfast is £10, and we will need to know if you wish to attend no later than the Wednesday before each event. A big thank you, as always, to Tim, Tracy and the team for their continued support of these events.
Congratulations to Alf and Tony who were crowned RBL Skittles Champions 2026 on Friday the 10th of July at The Queens Head on Enville Street. An entertaining and close fought competition saw Alf and Tony edging out perennial runners up Les and Nicky. Thanks to the staff of the Queen’s Head for hosting us and putting on an excellent spread.
Parkfield Grange Care Home, 31 Hagley Rd, Stourbridge, continue to welcome us hosting Veterans Coffee Mornings on the 2nd Tuesday and last Thursday of each month 10.30-12.00. The next few are 24th September 13th and 29th October there is no charge for these events which are open to all - no need to book just turn up. Thanks once again to Emily and her team for being so welcoming and looking after us.
Happy birthday to us! Next March the Stourbridge Branch of the RBL will be 105 years old! As nobody had noticed our 100th birthday four years ago we did nothing to mark the occasion, so to make amends we intend to have a celebratory lunch at Stourbridge Golf Club on Saturday 20th March 2027, timings and cost tbc. Put a note in your diary and we’ll see you there.
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Contacts
Mick Thompson Chair [email protected]
Diane Hartland Secretary [email protected]
Sue Thompson Treasurer [email protected]
Suzanne Webb PAO [email protected]
John Mannix Standard Bearer [email protected]
Regards
Mick
M J Thompson
RBL Stourbridge Branch Chair
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