OCA ANNUAL NEWSLETTER FOR 2012

 

A proforma is included for return with your membership fee and subscriptions to the Regimental Journal, the Journal 200 Club and the OCA 150+ Club.  On this same proforma members are requested to tick where indicated if they hope to attend and would like to receive details later of the following events:  Derbyshire Yeomanry Dinner, Canterbury Service, Field of Remembrance Ceremony and Luncheon, and the OCA Christmas Luncheon.  Please do not forget to do this.  REMEMBER "NO TICK - NO CIRCULAR LETTER".

 

 

INTERNET

 

 

Home Headquarters now has a web-site and an e-mail address.  It will be a tremendous help to all of us if you could let this office have your e-mail address if you have one yourself.  You can, of course do this through the Internet.  Details are:

 

Website                                                www.delhispearman.org.uk

Regimental Secretary                            chappell@delhispearman.org.uk

Assistant Regimental Secretary  hardy@delhispearman.org.uk

 

We will still send you your newsletter through the post but we would send you notification of any occurrences such as death notices, changes to our programme of events etc electronically.  Click on ‘NEWS’ on the Home Page of our Web-Site. Here we will publish any occurrences of interest to members of the Regiment.

 

Attached is a questionnaire (page 18&19) which we have used before, and we would ask those who have not previously replied to complete.  When completed, please return the questionnaire to Home Headquarters.

 

The reasons are very simple, namely to maintain and update our records, but also with the advent of the new computer system to create an accurate database that can give accurate lists for 9L, 12L, 9/12L and 27L of all ranks together with as many email addresses as possible.

 

One of our regular and sad duties is to notify the relevant people of deaths and other events.  If we could create an accurate and rapid (near automatic) system, it would save the Association a great deal of time and money. Providing that the programme is correctly set up, those that cannot be contacted electronically will receive a letter.

 

 

 

REUNIONS AND EVENTS

 

 

 

 REGIMENTAL MUSEUM DAY

 

This will be held at the Museum in the Strand in Derby on 24th March 2012.  The Military Gallery in the museum will be open from 1000 hours onwards, where coffee will be available. The first presentation will commence at 1100 hours.  We will then stop for lunch at 1300 hours. Lunch will cost £8.50 per head. If you would like to attend please complete the separate proforma at page 15 and return it to reach Home Headquarters by the Wednesday 14th March 2012.

 

 

 

The following programme has been proposed

 

·        1100-1105             Welcome and Introduction            Captain Christopher Glyn-Jones CBE   

 

·        1105-1130             The Battle of Salamanca 1812                   Col. Richard Charrington          

 

·        1130-11-55            Digitising the Museum’s Photographs    Lt Col Jeremy Hutchins (Retd)       

 

·        1155-1210             Curator’s Report                                       Mr Mike Galer 

 

·        1210-1230             Modern Palestine                                      Brig Jamie Mackaness MBE                 

 

·        1230-1255             Regimental Update                                   WO1 (RSM) C Whitehead

 

·        1255-1300             Closing Remarks

 
DERBY REUNION

A reunion of all Old Comrades will be held on Saturday, 24th March 2012 at The Spot, Derby the same evening after the Museum Day.  This event has increased in popularity every year.  It is hoped that as many of you as possible will come again this year as it promises to be a very good evening.  There will be a charge of £18.00 per head towards the buffet supper.  Timings are 7.00 for 7.30 pm.  As tickets sell very quickly, members wishing for more details should contact Mr G Arnold  at 95 Highfield Lane, Chaddesden, Derby DE21 6PJ. Tel: Derby 01332 660 407 or Mobile: 07737 660 307. E Mail – derby.reunion@ntlworld.com

 

WESSEX REUNION

 

 The Wessex reunion will be held at the Sherborne Hotel, Horsecastles Lane, Sherborne DT9 6BB on

Saturday 21stApril 2012. Members wishing for further details, please contact Mr Ken Draper direct at 2 Winters Lane, Portesham, Weymouth, Dorset DT3 4ES. Tel: (01305) 871316.

 

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AND DINNER

 

It has been decided by the Committee to hold this year's AGM and Reunion Dinner in London on Saturday, 19th May 2012. The London Scottish Regimental HQ, 95 Horseferry Road, Westminster, SW1P 2DX has been booked for the occasion.  Tickets will be £15.00 each.  This will include three glasses of wine.  A cash bar has been arranged.  The timings are: AGM - 1800 hours.   Dinner - 1830 hours for 1900 hours.   It would assist the Security Staff if all OCA members carried their membership cards.  If you would like to attend please complete the separate proforma at page 16 and return it to reach Home Headquarters by the Wednesday 9th May 2012. During the evening a collection will be made for poppies and crosses at the Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey.

 

Dress:  Lounge Suit or Blazer.   Members are requested to wear medals.

 

COMBINED CAVALRY MEMORIAL PARADE

 

The Combined Cavalry Memorial Parade will take place on Sunday 20th May 2012 at 1100.  OCA Members who take part in the march should form up at 1030 hours six abreast on Broad Walk West, Hyde Park Corner.  Medals (not miniatures) should be worn.  It is hoped that as many members as possible will give support on the day. This year the Regiment is the lead Regiment, so full support would be appreciated.

 

HHQ holds a limited number of tickets to the seated enclosure for the service.  Applications should be made to HHQ.  Priority will be given to OCA Members who can no longer march, wives and widows.

 

Post Parade Drinks

 

The Regimental Sergeant Major has asked that the OCA join him and members of the serving Regiment in the Tea Clipper Public House in Knightsbridge for drinks after the parade.  This Pub is about 5 minutes walk from Hyde Park.

Head Dress at Reunion Parades

 

Over many years the Combined Cavalry Old Comrades Association has expressed the wish that berets are not to be worn at the Cavalry Memorial Parade.  In line with this instruction it is requested that Old Comrades of the Regiment do not wear berets at Parades, Reunions, and Church Services etc. where 9/12L is officially represented.

 

DERBYSHIRE DINNER

 

The Derbyshire Yeomanry Comrades Association has extended an invitation to members of the OCA and serving members of the Regiment to join them for their annual dinner on Saturday, 28th April 2012.  The dinner will be held at the Midland Hotel, opposite the entrance to the Railway Station, Midland Road, Derby.  The evening commences 19.00 for 19.30 p.m.  Tickets are expected to cost £21.00 each.  It is regretted that ladies are not present at Yeomanry dinners; therefore, they are not included in the invitation.  However, they are invited to join the party after dinner from 2200 hours.  It is hoped that as many members as possible will support the evening.  If you wish to attend the dinner, please indicate this on the proforma on page 14 and return it to reach Home Headquarters no later than Wednesday 11th April 2012.                                                                                  

                                                                                                                                                                      

 

FOUNDER’S DAY – THE ROYAL HOSPITAL CHELSEA

GOVERNOR’S REVIEW – TUESDAY 5TH JUNE 2012

 

The Governor’s Review is a full Dress Rehearsal (with Band and Fanfares etc) taking place at 11.00 am (please be seated by 10.30 am). It is open to the Public, and Association members are welcome to attend.  Entry is by the Chelsea Gate (next door to National Army Museum).  Seating for this parade can be booked through the Royal Hospital  Events Department  on 0207 881 5303 so that they can give further details, and also have some idea of how many people are likely to come.                                                                                                                         

 

MONS MOY CELEBRATIONS –6th 7th & 8th JULY 2012.

 

All Old Comrades have been kindly invited by the Commanding Officer Lieutenant Colonel W J O Fooks to celebrate Mons Moy 2012  with the Regiment during the weekend of the 6th 7TH & 8TH  JULY 2012.

 

Home Headquarters have booked 25 seats with British Airways, at a cost of £169-50 per person return. So those wishing to fly are asked to submit their intentions on the proforma provided on page 17 of the Newsletter with a deposit of £50.00 per person, or if you so wish the full amount.

Please make your cheque payable to 9th /12th Royal Lancers. Flight Timings are as follows:

 

Thursday 5th July

British Airways BA974

Thu      London Heathrow Terminal 5           1340hrs

Thu      Hamburg Terminal 1              1620hrs

 

Sunday 8th July

British Airways BA967

Sun      Hamburg Terminal 1              1855hrs

Sun      London Heathrow Terminal 5        1935hrs

 

 

 

IF ONLY PAYING A DEPOSIT THE FULL AMOUNT MUST BE PAID BY MONDAY 7TH MAY 2012. For those flying on the official flight ONLY transport will be arranged to our destination and return to the designated airport.

When sending in return, please include the following information as per your Passport:

Passport No., expiry date, country of issue, date of birth and given name as written in your passport. 

 

For those wishing to travel by private means, i.e. private cars etc, please make sure your car details and passengers are correct on the proforma provided on page 17 of this newsletter (NO LATER THAN MONDAY 28TH MAY 2012.This will enable the Regiment to have your passes ready on your arrival and your accommodation ready.

 

All those attending please note the earliest time of arrival at the Regiment is Thursday 5th July 2012

 

NOTICE TO OFFICERS ATTENDING

Due to the shortage of accommodation in the Officers Mess a suitable Hotel has been sought for all Officers and their wives to stay during the Mons-Moy period.

Transport will be provided to and from the Hotel at times to suit. You are asked to book your reservations independently, making sure HHQ know your intentions to attend.

To book login to: www.landhotel-michaelishof.de          Tel No: 0049 5051 88708085

Please make sure that you have adequate insurance to cover you over this period.

 

A European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) may be obtained at any main Post Office and this will enable you to get basic cover if you are unfortunate enough to fall ill whilst in Europe.

 

 

9L BAND REUNION

The Band of the 9th Queens Royal Lancers will hold their 15th Annual Reunion at the Monkbar Hotel, York on Friday, Saturday & Sunday the 14th, 15th and 16th September 2012. Anyone who is interested in attending should contact Mr WD Haydock direct at 20 Birkdale Drive, Bury, Lancashire BL8 2SG.

Tel:  0161 764 0186 or by email at Haydockdenis@aol.com

 

CANTERBURY MEMORIAL PARADE

 

At 1230 hours on Sunday, 9th September 2012 a wreath will be laid at the 9th Lancers Memorial in the nave of the Cathedral.  A short service will follow. A luncheon afterwards is arranged for those who would like to attend. The price of the luncheon will be £25.00 per person. If you wish to attend the service and luncheon, please indicate the fact on the proforma at page 14 then details of the arrangements will be sent to you in due course.

 

Attendance at Canterbury has been falling off for a number of years and we are seriously considering for how long we can continue holding our service in the Cathedral.  It would be a tragedy if it were to cease especially as we have two very fine memorials, one in the Cathedral and the other in the Cloisters.  If you are in a position to attend we would very much like to see you there.

 

FIELD OF REMEMBRANCE POPPY PLANTING CEREMONY AND LUNCHEON

 

 The Field of Remembrance Poppy Planting Ceremony will be held at Westminster Abbey at 1100 hours on Thursday, 8th November 2012. Last year His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh honoured us with his presence. It is hoped that as many Old Comrades as possible, who are able will attend.

 (ADMISSION BY TICKET ONLY)

 

Afterwards a luncheon will be held at the Union Jack Club at a cost of £20-00 pp. If you would like to attend, please tick the appropriate section on page 14 and return it to Home Headquarters.

OCA CHRISTMAS LUNCH & REUNION

(Please note change of venue)

The annual Christmas luncheon will be held at The Civil Service Club, 13 – 15 Great Scotland Yard, Whitehall SW1A 2HJ, Friday 7th  December 2012.  OCA members, serving members of the Regiment, families and friends are all welcome.  It is expected that the cost with wine will be approximately £25.00 per head.  The bar will be open from 1200 hours.  If you hope to attend and wish to receive more information, please tick page 14 in the space provided.

For those of you that are not familiar with the location of the Civil Service Club, it is situated some 200 Mts from the Embankment Tube Station off Northumberland avenue.

 

 

 

OTHER MATTERS OF INTEREST TO OLD COMRADES – 2012

 

 

DID YOU SERVE WITH THE JUNIOR LEADERS AT BOVINGTON BETWEEN 1952-1993?

 

Many ex Boy Soldiers, ex Junior Leaders and ex Junior Bandsmen along with ex Permanent Staff of all ranks are joining the Junior Leaders’ Regiment, RAC, Old Boys’ Association. The object of the Old Boys’Association is – “to bring together in true comradeship and friendship, those who have served in the Boys’ Squadron and Leaders’ Regiment, Royal Armoured Corps.”

For further information on how to join the Old Boys’ Association and receive details write to: The Secretary, Mr John Hart No3 Gainsford Crescent, Hitchin Herts SG4 OQ9.

 

 DELHI SPEARMAN 2011 EDITION

 

The Regimental Journal for 2011 will be ready for distribution in May 2012. Producing the Journal a little later than usual allows for a completed year of regimental life to be covered i.e. January - December 2011.

 

CAP BADGES, LAPEL BADGES, BLAZER BADGES ETC

 

Members are reminded that the Treasurer keeps a supply of cap badges, lapel badges, blazer badges and a number of other items with regimental connotations.  Contact Mr NAS Higginson, 5, Longbridge, Willesborough Lees, Ashford, Kent TN24 0TA. Telephone number: 01233 632468.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

JOURNAL 200 CLUB                                                                                                                           

 

The Journal 200 Club helps to finance the Regimental Journal.  The annual subscription is £6.50 per number. Quarterly draws are held for prizes of £90, £60, £30 and £15.  Membership of the Journal 200 Club does not include the cost of the Regimental Journal.

 

May I appeal for your continued support. There are at present vacant numbers available, so if you do not already belong, please join this year. 

 

 

 

The Journal 200 Club winners in 2011 were:

 

 

1st                                                       £90.00                         2nd                                                      £60.00

 

B Squadron                                              92                            Mr D Grant                                               97

Mr E J Gamble                                         48                            Mr J Webster                                            13

Mr J W Smitherman                               156                            Major A H Bell                                         18

Mr P Aspinall                                         131                            Mr W F Brown                                         37

 

 

3rd                                                       £30.00                         4th                                                       £15.00

 

Mr W T Murray                                   195                             Mr P A Brooks                                        165

Mr J Banham                                            9                             Mr M Cunningham                                    54

M W N Graham Esq                               90                             Mr E R Alexander                                      98

Mr B H Benbow                                     89                             Major General G M G Swindells              31

 

OCA 150+ CLUB

 

The Club supports Old Comrades Association funds.  The annual subscription is £5.00.  There are 3 draws per year (April, August and December) for prizes of £80, £50, £25 and £15.

 

Please support the OCA by continuing your membership.

 

The OCA 150+ Club winners in 2011 were:

 

1st                                                       £80.00                         2nd                                                      £50.00

 

Mr V Moore                                          102                            Mr B Flint                                                50

J R Boughey Esq                                    103                            Mr H V R Parish                                     111

Mr J S Banham                                        20                            Mr D C Hale                                             81

 

3rd                                                       £25.00                         4th                                                       £15.00

 

Major R M Collins                                   89                            Mr A L Porter                                           41

Mr D Robinson                                        42                            Mr L G F Yates                                    156

Mr R H Inglis                                         154                            Mr J T Hoy                                             178              

 

 

                                                                                                                                                              

                                                                                                                                                            

 

HOME HEADQUARTERS RECORDS

 

If you are moving house, please let us know, so that we can keep our records up to date.                       

 

ACCEPTANCES AND WEARING OF FOREIGN AWARDS

 

You are reminded that the acceptance and wearing of foreign awards is subject to very strict rules.  These have recently been revised in the light of the British Armed Forces’ increasing involvement in operation with allies.  In all circumstances the Sovereign’s permission is required before a UK citizen or a member of the Armed Forces may accept or wear an order, decoration or medal offered by a foreign government.  Certain awards, such as some UN Medals, have already been sanctioned by HM The Queen and may be worn by those entitled to wear them at all times.  If you are in any doubt whether you are allowed to accept or wear a foreign award you should seek guidance from: Defence Secretary, Ministry of Defence, Metropole Building Northumberland Avenue, LONDON WC2N 5BL

 

 

WELFARE

 

9th/12th ROYAL LANCERS (Prince of Wales’s) CHARITABLE ASSOCIATION

 

The Members of the Old Comrades Association are the eyes and ears of Home Headquarters.  We rely on all of you to keep us informed about any Old Comrade or his widow or other dependants who are in need of help from the Regimental Charitable Association.  Last year the Charitable Association was able to help in 38 cases when we distributed some £23562-00,  but none of this would have been possible without the help of the wonderful SSAFA caseworkers who investigate all cases of hardship that we pass on to them. Their recommendations are invaluable in assessing the amount of help that should be given, and once that has been agreed by the Trustees SSAFA again make sure that the money granted is applied directly to the problem. 

 

Please always remember that the Charitable Association was set up specifically to help Old Comrades who through no fault of their own require assistance.

 

                                                                                      

VETERANS AGENCY

 

The Veterans Agency is the focal point within the Ministry of Defence for providing information and advice on issues concern to veterans and their families via the Veterans Agency free help line service – 0800 169 2277 or email: veterans.help@spva.gsi.gov.uk

 

Veterans Initiative

The Government’s Veterans Initiative was launched in clear recognition of the special status of those who have served in the UK Armed Forces and the unique contribution they have made to the country.  It works towards a better co-ordination and communications – not only with the veterans community, but also across Government and with charities and the voluntary sector – to improve the level of services and support available for veterans and their families.

 

Who is a Veteran?

The term ‘veteran’ is used to mean all those who have served in the UK Armed Forces including their widow(er)s and dependants.

 

What assistance is available?

Veterans and their families can get help on many different issues for example health, financial, employment and accommodation.  The Veterans Agency Free Helpline can also help with enquiries about service records, medals and military graves – these are just a few examples of the type of advice available.  A wide range of information of interest to veterans is also available on the Veterans Agency website www.veterans-uk.info including useful links to other organisations and Government Departments

 

The War Pensioners’ Welfare Service

In addition, the Veterans Agency War Pensioners’ Welfare Service gives extensive advice and support to all War Pensioners and War Widow(er) s living in the UK and the Irish Republic.  They also give advice and assistance to anybody who thinks they may be able to claim a War Disablement/War Widow(er) s Pension.

 

The Welfare Service works in close partnership with ex-Service organisations, War Pensions Committees and other voluntary groups or statutory bodies such as social services departments in delivering welfare support.  They can provide a wide range of advice on:

 

·        Help with financial and employment difficulties

·        Disability needs

·        Residential and nursing care

·        Social contacts and everyday help   

 

 

 

Contact Details for the Veterans Agency:

 

Free helpline:                0800169 2277

Overseas:                     44 1253 866043

Free Minicom:              0800 169 3458

Email:                           veterans.help@spva.gsi.gov.uk

Website:                       www.veterans-uk.info

Address:                       Service Personnel and Veterans Agency, Norcross, Thornton Cleveleys, Lancashire                              FY5 3WP.

 

 

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – SSAFA/FH

 

SSAFA Forces Help is a leading National Service Charity, established to relieve hardship and to assist Service and ex-Service personnel and their families. They care for over 80,000 people every year.

 

Caseworkers, Visitors, Team Leaders, Treasurers and Fundraisers are required in many parts of the United Kingdom.  The volunteers are the last line of defence for the 14 million people entitled to call on SSAFA/FH for help.  They meet the ever-increasing needs of the past and present Service people and their dependants, among them an ageing Wartime Generation. SSAFA/FH offer training, all out of pocket expenses and job satisfaction.  For more information contact them on 0207 403 8783 or 0845 1300 975 or write to them at 19 Queen Elizabeth Street, London SE1 2LP or visit www.ssafa.org.uk.

 

HAIG HOMES

 

The Douglas Haig Memorial Homes Trust exists to provide housing for ex-servicemen at low rents.  Rental depends on size and location varies between £45 to £90 for a three-bedroom semi detached house.  There are also larger and smaller dwellings.

 

To get further information and to start the application process you should in the first instance contact:

The Housing Officer, Haig Homes, Alban Dobson House, Green Lane, Morden, Surrey SM4 5NS.  

Tel:  0208 6855 777.  Fax:  0208 685 5778. Website: www.haighomes.org.uk.

Email: haig@haighomes.org.uk

Get in touch with Home Headquarters if you have difficulties contacting the Haig Housing Trust.

 

EX-SERVICE HOMES REFERRAL AGENCY – ESHRA

 

The service is provided for older people who served in the armed forces and their dependants.  ESHRA has details of all care homes providing residential and nursing care and independent living accommodation managed by ex-Service charities and organisations as well as sheltered/retirement accommodation, if this is more appropriate for the needs of the individual.  The advisers can provide guidance regarding Social Services assessments/funding; welfare benefits, service charities and other organisations that provide help for the elderly.

For further details, contact ESHRA by post to ESHRA, Royal British Legion, 199 Borough High Street, London SE1 1AA or telephone 0207 839 4466.  Alternatively, you can email ESHRA: eshra@britishlegion.org.uk or visit ESHRA online at www.eshra.com.

 

           

LIFE AT THE ROYAL HOSPITAL CHELSEA

 

“WHAT ME? A CHELSEA PENSIONER? GET AWAY!”

 

I have lost count of the number of times I hear this when talking to old soldiers. “I’d never qualify”, they say. “Didn’t you have to be in the war? A Sergeant’s Mess member? Have lots of medals?”

 

The answer is emphatically “No!” The Royal Hospital Chelsea was founded by Charles II towards the end of the 17th century as a refuge for old soldiers and that is precisely what it is today – an oasis of calm in a busy world, a residential care home for 300 Pensioners, who go about their daily lives exactly as they would if in any other old-peoples home, but with a small military accent. Of course, this alone may be enough to put some men and women off. “I’ve done more Church Parades then you’ve had hot dinners, sonny, and I ain’t about to start that again!”

 

Well you can’t please everyone, but very few people realize that it is remarkably easy to apply for a berth at the Royal Hospital, that each applicant is given a chance to see it for him or herself before deciding, and that once in residence there is a huge amount on offer. Whether your interests lie in socialising, sports (nothing too strenuous!), military history, travel, music, handicrafts or gardening. The Royal Hospital Chelsea has all this on offer and more besides, and all in congenial surroundings where the accent is on informality and friendship and where experiences and freedom from worry add to the quality of life. And we are always looking for Pensioners who can bring their skills to bear in the day – to – day administration of the Royal Hospital.

 

Facilities (all free of charge) include full bed and board, uniform, laundry, cleaning and full-time in-house medical and nursing care. Visits from families, friends and regimental associations are encouraged and Pensioners are free to come and go as they please whether to the shops, the bookie’s (very popular) or further a field on outings and cruises. 

 

“Too good to be true”, I hear you say. “There must be a catch”. Well no, not really. To qualify as a Chelsea Pensioner all you have to be is:

 

·        Aged 65 or over (though exceptions may be made)

·        Free from the obligation to support a family – i.e. single

·        In receipt of an Army Pension or an Army Disability Pension. You

Surrender this on entry to the Royal Hospital, but you keep any

State and Occupational Pensions you are entitled to.

 

“Not such a bad deal after all”, I hear you murmur. No indeed! Interested? Then ring the Head of Administration 0207 881 5204 or visit our website www.chelsea-pensioners.org.uk for further information

 
 
 
 
 
REGIMENTAL JOURNALS ON CD ROM

 

By popular demand HHQ have now had the following journals put on to CD ROM.  For ease of searching, all come with their own search engine.  They may be purchased from HHQ or if visiting, from the Regimental Museum at the following cost:

 

      PRODUCT

 

A         9L & 9/12L                              -           1948 – 1969                =          £31.50

                        B          12L & 9/12L                            -           1946 – 1969                =          £31.50

                        C         9/12L                                       -           1960 – 1985                =          £31.50

                        D         9/12L                                       -           1980 – 2002                =          £31.50

                        E          9L & 9/12L HISTORY            -           1715 – 1985                =          £40.00

                        F          12L & 9/12L HISTORY          -           1715 – 1985                =          £40.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

       To:  HHQ 9/12L

   TA Centre, Saffron Road,

        Wigston, Leicester LE18 4UX

 

1.         Would you please forward the following CD ROMs …………………………………..

 

2.         I enclose a cheque for £………….payable to Museum Trust 9th/12th Royal Lancers to cover the cost.

 

Name:  ……………………………………………………………(block letters please)

 

        Address:  ………………………………………………………………………………….

 

        …………………………………………………………………………………………….

 

 

      Date:  ……………………………

 

 

 

 

 

 

REGIMENTAL HISTORIES

 

The following Regimental Histories and Historical Records are available for purchase.  If you would like a copy please return the slip below to Home Headquarters enclosing the appropriate cheque or postal order payable to Museum Trust 9th /12th Royal Lancers.

           

1.                  A Short History of the 9th Queen’s Royal Lancers 1715-1949

 

Soft cover, 71 pages, black and white and colour plates

£2.50 inclusive of package and postage

 

2.                  History of the XII Royal Lancers 1715-1945

 

Hardback, 515 pages, black and white and colour plates.

£7.50 inclusive of package and postage

 

3.                  A Short History of the 9th/12th Royal Lancers 1960-1985

By Major General JM Brockbank CBE MC DL

 

Hardback, 139 pages, well illustrated.

£6.50 inclusive of package and postage

 

4.                  ‘One Young Soldier’ (The Memoirs of a Cavalryman)

By Major Tim Bishop

 

Hardback, 158 pages

£16.90 inclusive of package and postage

 

5.                  A Short History of the XII Royal Lancer (1945 – 1960)

By Major General JM Brockbank CBE MC DL and Major RM Collins

Hardback, 90 pages

£14.50 inclusive of package and postage

 

6.                  ‘Previous Engagements’

By Major Bruce Shand MC DL

 

Hardback, 175 pages

£12.50 inclusive of package and postage

 

7.                  ‘Cleanse Their Souls’ (Peace - keeping in Bosnia’s Civil War 1992-1993)

             By Monty Woolley

 

            Hardback, 232 pages

            £12.00 inclusive of package and postage

 

 

To:       HHQ 9/12L, TA Centre, Saffron Road, Wigston, Leicester LE18 4UX

 

1.                   Would you please forward a copy of ………………………………………………………………………..

2.                    I enclose a cheque for £…………..payable to Museum Trust 9th/12th Royal Lancers to cover the cost

Name:     …………………………………………………………………… (Block letters please)

Address:   …………………………………………………………………………………………

               …………………………………………………………. Post Code ……………………

 

 

SPEARMEN THE HISTORY OF THE 9TH /12TH ROYAL LANCERS

 

 

            SPEARMEN is the first book to include the stories of both regiments from their formation in 1715

            to the present day.

 

            Colonel Crash Charrington has written a very readable and colourful book. It is both an excellent

            historical record and an attractive gift. We continue to make regular sales.

 

             

            HHQ hold copies for sale at £35 inclusive of P&P.

 

 

 

 

 

To:       HHQ 9/12L, TA Centre, Saffron Road, Wigston, Leicester LE18 4UX

 

 

1.       Would you please forward …….copy/copies of Spearmen, The History Of The 9th /12th Royal                    Lancers.

 

2.       I enclose a cheque for £………………….. payable to 9th/12th Royal Lancers to cover the cost.

 

 

 

               Name:       ………………………………………………………. (Block letters please)

           

               Address:   ……………………………………………………………………………….

 

                               ..……………………………………………………… Post Code ………….

             

 

 


 

 

9TH/12TH ROYAL LANCERS OLD COMRADES

                                                            ASSOCIATION PROFORMA 2012

 

 

Please return to:        CAPTAIN S P HARDY, HOME HEADQUARTERS, 9TH/12TH ROYAL LANCERS,

                                                            TA CENTRE, SAFFRON ROAD, WIGSTON, LEICESTER LE18 4UX

 

                                                 (TO REACH HHQ BEFORE 1st MARCH, 2012)

 

 

A remittance is enclosed for the following:                                                                                             £          p

 

OCA Annual Subscription                                           ..@..    £ 10.00                                                .....……

2012 Edition of Regimental Journal                               ..@..    £ 10.00                                                .....……

Journal 200 Club Annual Subscription               ..@..    £   6.50                                                .....……

OCA 150+ Club Annual Subscription                           ..@..    £   5.00                                                .....……

Extra                                                                                                                                                    ……….

                                                                                                                                                            ----------

                                                                                                                                    TOTAL:                        

 

NAME:                       .............................................……………………………………….

ADDRESS:                .............................................……………………………………….

                                    .......................…………………..Post Code:..........………………

TEL No:                     .............................Fax No:…………………E-mail: ……………..

 

                     PLEASE MAKE CHEQUES/POSTAL ORDERS PAYABLE TO: 9th/12th Royal Lancers.

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DUE TO THE COST OF POSTAGE, RECEIPTS WILL NOT BE SENT.  MEMBERS WANTING A RECEIPT ARE REQUESTED TO ENCLOSE A STAMPED ADDRESSED ENVELOPE.

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IF YOU HOPE TO ATTEND AND WISH TO RECEIVE DETAILS OF ONE OR MORE OF THE

REUNIONS LISTED BELOW - PLEASE TICK OPPOSITE THE APPROPRIATE EVENT(s)

 

 28 APRIL                              DERBYSHIRE YEOMANRY DINNER                                         .....……

 9 SEPTEMBER                    CANTERBURY MEMORIAL SERVICE & LUNCHEON          .....……

 8 NOVEMBER                     FIELD OF REMEMBRANCE SERVICE & LUNCHEON          .....……

 7 DECEMBER                     LONDON REUNION CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON                      .....……

 

 

NAME:  .....................................………………………………………... (BLOCK LETTERS) PLEASE)


 

TO REACH HHQ BY 14TH MARCH 2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

To:       Regimental Secretary

            Home Headquarters

            9th/12th Royal Lancers

            TA Centre, Saffron Road

            Wigston, Leicester

            LE18 4UX

 

 

 

 

                                                              REGIMENTAL MUSEUM DAY

                                           DERBY MUSEUM - SATURDAY, 24TH MARCH, 2012

 

 

 

 

1.         I shall be attending the Regimental Museum Day on Saturday, 24th March 2012.

 

 

2.         I will be accompanied by:

 

                                                                                                                                          

 

 

 

3.                  I would like ....... luncheon ticket(s) @ £8.50 each and enclose my cheque (payable to

Museum Trust 9th//12th Royal Lancers to cover the cost.

 

 

 

NAME:           …………………………………………………………………………..

                                                (BLOCK CAPITALS PLEASE)

 

 

ADDRESS:    ……………………………................................................……………

 

 

                        ..............................………………………..Post Code: ....…………….

 

 

Tel No:           ..........................…………………………………..

 

 

 

 


 

 TO REACH HHQ BY 9TH MAY 2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To:    Captain S P Hardy

         Home Headquarters

         9th/12th Royal Lancers

         TA Centre, Saffron Road

         Wigston

         Leicester LE18 4UX

 

 

 

 

 

OCA ANNUAL DINNER TO BE HELD AT

 THE LONDON SCOTTISH REGIMENT HQ. 95 HORSEFERRY ROAD, WESTMINSTER SW1P2DX

SATURDAY 19TH MAY 2012

 

 

 

 

1.            I shall be attending the OCA Annual Dinner on Saturday, 19th May 2012.

 

2.            I will be accompanied by:

 

………………………………………………………………………………………

 

3.            I enclose my cheque for £………..@ £15.00 each (payable to 9th/12th Royal Lancers)

 

         to cover the cost of ………….ticket(s)

 

 

Name:  ……………………………………………………………….. (Block letters please)

 

Address:  ……………………………………………………………………………..

 

………………………………………………………………………………………..

 

Date:  ………………………………


 

TO REACH HHQ BY MONDAY 7th MAY 2012

 

To:  Captain S P Hardy

        Home Headquarters

        9th/12th Royal Lancers

        TA Centre, Saffron Road

        Wigston

        Leicester LE18 4UX

 

 

MONS MOY CELEBRATIONS

BERGEN HOHNE

6TH, 7TH & 8TH JULY 2012

                                                                                                      

 

AIR PASSENGERS

 

I would like Home Headquarters to arrange my flight.  My details are as follows:

 

FULL NAME(s):        …………………………………………………………………….

 

ADDRESS:     …………………………………………………………………….

 

                        ……………………………………………Post Code: …………..

 

                        Tel No:  ………………………………..

 

I enclose a cheque (payable to 9th/12th Royal Lancers) as a deposit of £50.00 (Full Amount To Be Paid By 7th May 2012

 

After completing this you will receive further details regarding arrangements for your flight and accommodation.

 

 

PRIVATE ARRANGEMENTS

 

I will be travelling under private arrangements.  The details of my vehicle and passengers are:

 

Car Registration No ………………………        Make of vehicle …………………………..

 

Passenger Names:                                                                                                               

 

                                                                                                                                              

 

ADDRESS:                                                                                                                          

 

                                                                                                                                            

 

Post Code:                            Tel No:                                          

 

Estimated time of arrival in Bergen-Hohne:   

 

 STAFF-IN-CONFIDENCE

(When Completed)

 

Questionnaire

 

Regiment: ________________________

Title: _________ Surname: _____________________________ First name: _______________________

Nickname: _________________________

Address:

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Post Code: __________________________

Telephone: Home: _____________________ Office: ______________________

Fax: Home: ____________________ Office: ______________________ Email: _____________________

 

MILITARY SERVICE

Have any of your forebears served in the Armed Forces and in particular in

 

9L        12L      22L      27L      9/12L? Who and where? ___________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________

Honours and Awards (with dates): ___________________________________________________________

Where did you join the Army?__________________________________ Date: _______________________

Did you serve in the Ranks? ______________ Where? ___________________ Dates: __________________

Where did you do your Officer training? ______________________________________________________

Date of Commissioning: ___________________________________________________________________

Which Regiment were you commissioned into? ________________________________________________

Where did you do your basic training? ________________________________________________________

When and where did you join the Regiment? ___________________________________________________

Did you transfer to another Regiment? ________________________________________________________

Highest Rank attained during service in the Regiment: ___________________________________________

Highest Rank attained in the Army (and in what appointment): ____________________________________

Brief outline of service career (with dates) in particular what Regimental appointments you held and which Squadrons you served in: __________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________

Regimental Sports & Games (did you represent the Regiment at any time?) __________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________


 

Any other achievements or anecdotes? ________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 

(Continue on separate sheet if necessary)

 

CIVILIAN CAREER

 

Date and Place of Birth: ___________________________________________________________________

Schools (with dates): _____________________________________________________________________

University (with dates): ___________________________________________________________________

College: _______________________________________________________________________________

 

Qualifications: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 

Brief outline of career outside the Army: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 

(Attach CV if you find this easier)


 

           

                                 NOTES FOR OFFICERS AND PAST OFFICERS

 

 

 

The Leicester & Derbyshire Yeomanry Cup Friday 9TH March 2012

 

 

An invitation from the B Sqn RY (LDY) officers has been extended to past and present 9/12L officers to join them in their private box at Leicester Race Course on Friday 9TH March 2012. The cost, which will include a buffet luncheon, entrance to the Members enclosure and free car parking is £35.00 

 

You can contact the organiser, Major Luke Smith TD on lukesmith967@btinternet.com

Tel: 01509 413 141

 

 
DERBY REUNION SATURDAY, 24th MARCH 2012

 

 

Last year some 210 past soldiers attended the Derby Reunion.  It was rather disappointing that so few past officers attended.  If you can spare the time it would be very much appreciated if you could come and support the event.  I am sure you will meet someone from your past and they would be delighted to see you.

 

OFFICERS' LUNCHEON - SUNDAY, 20th MAY 2012

 

 

A buffet luncheon for officers, past officers and friends will be held at the Cavalry and Guards Club, 127 Piccadilly, London W1J 7PX after the Combined Cavalry Memorial Parade.  The Cost will be £30 per head and will include drinks beforehand. Would you please return the attached Annex A on page 21 to reach Home Headquarters by Monday 7th May 2012 so that catering arrangements can be made in good time.

 

OFFICERS' DINNER 2012

 

 

The Officers Dinner will be held at the Cavalry and Guards Club on Thursday, 6th December 2012.

Individual invitations will be sent to all officers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                                                                             

 

 

 

 

                                                                                               

                             Annex A                  

 

PLEASE RETURN TO REACH

HHQ BY MONDAY 7th MAY 2012

 

 

 

 

 

To:       Regimental Secretary

            Home Headquarters                                                                

            9th/12th Royal Lancers

            TA Centre, Saffron Road

            Wigston

            Leicester LE18 4UX

 

 

 

 

OFFICERS’ LUNCHEON – SUNDAY 20th MAY 2012

 

 

 

1.         I would like ....... ticket(s) for the luncheon at the Cavalry and Guards Club on Sunday, 20th May                  2012.

 

 

2.         I will be accompanied by: .......................................……………………………….

 

 

3.                  I enclose my cheque for ....….. (Tickets @ £30.00 each).

(Please make cheque payable to 9th/12th Royal Lancers)

 

 

                                                            Signed:  .....................................…………………………….

 

 

NAME:           ......................................................……………………………………………

                                                                  (BLOCK LETTERS PLEASE)

 

ADDRESS:    …………………………………………………………………………………

 

 

                        ………………………………………………Post Code:…………………….

 

TEL No:         ……………………………… E-mail