Obituary Notices
WHY The Internet Branch – Its purpose? As its name implies it resides on the Internet and only there. It has no physical presence anywhere and its members are drawn from all regions of the world. It is there for all ex green jackets and their former regiments whether they were regular, TAVR or adult instructors in the various ACF units around the country. There are also members who were attached arms, REME, Pay Corps etc The branch is a focal point for friends who after leaving the Army have dispersed around the globe and through the Internet branch members in Australia can stay in touch with those living in the UK or other places. Although we have branch status within the as-
sociation the Internet branch costs nothing to maintain as it comes directly under the umbrella of the web site team and is a sub section of the main website, no branch fees are charged and no physical meetings take place but many of the members also belong to both a physical branch AND the central branch and the promotion of full membership of their local branch if one exists and the central branch remains a fundamental objective of the web site team. Of course there will always be an imbalance between those registered as Internet branch members and those registered as central/local branch members because many of the Internet branch members live in countries where no local branch exists and who because they are not
domiciled in the UK are exempt Please click on name from paying subscriptions to the central branch. Charlton John 14 May Does the branch have a future Selby John James 15 June role in the Association? I be- Vernon Cyril William 2 July lieve it does but perhaps not in Bell ( Geordie) Joe 15 July its present form. Cummings Robert 20 July It is important for people to ? Aug realise that members of the Bygraves Max 7 Aug Internet branch do not have a Green Colin 19 Aug free ride and contrary to the Chavner Edward opinions held by certain peo- Wheatley Philip C 23 Aug ple are not given any of the Coldham Fred 25 Aug privilidges that are reserved Johnson David 29 Aug only for fee paying members of the Association. In the next 6 months we, as a team, will be looking at the role of the Internet branch but be assured that we will not be shutting it down, slimming it down and reducing duplica- “It is important for people tion maybe but it will always to realise that members of be there for those who need it. the Internet branch do not
Rest In Peace
Kevin Stevens
have a free ride................”
GARY DRISCOLL - The ENTERTAINER I think that most people will be aware that Gary Driscoll appeared on `Tonight’s the Night` on 14 August and that during the lead up to his excellent performance John Barrowman surprised Gary at an Association Davies Street function he was involved in where quite a few familiar faces were seen. Gary`s wife, Maria, being
aware of his long held ambition to perform with a `big band` had contacted the show and arranged for Gary to take part. For years Gary has been a very popular and regular performer at London Pubs and Clubs and on one occasion he gave a spontaneous performance to the crowds at Wimbledon. There is no doubt that he is a talented singer who could eas-
ily have taken up singing as a career but for his other ambition to become a soldier. Gary produced an album of his favourite songs several years ago but is now in the process of making a second album which for those interested should be available in October. If you missed it you can view his TV performance HERE.
Gary Discoll
Ken Ambrose
Riks `Green Jobs`RGJ Christmas Cards 2010 Rik Twohey is raising money for his branch by using his talents to produce hand drawn Christmas cards. The cards are available as a standard wrapped pack of 6 cards with envelopes, 2 of each design as indicated. 3 Card packs will also be available in limited numbers. Please see order form for pricing details. Any order over 10 packs of 6 cards will be sent postage free. Standard over-
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seas postal rates apply. Please print and complete the Order Form HERE and send with the required fee to the address provided at the bottom of the order form. KCA
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