Central England Branch Report
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Central England Branch Report his head knowing there was some competitiveness that he had to try and quash! With four firers at a time hand guns and tommy guns were issued and as we progressed it was obvious that we were not going to hit a ‘barn door with a shotgun’ so decided to get a bit adventurous on the shooting! With kneeling positions, Leaning on beer barrels for support, a bit of fire and manoeuvre and the screams of ‘GUN EMPTY’ ensued and eventually emerged that although the 3 RGJ Veterans individually were of good eyesight and score the 2 RGJ Veterans were the overall winners of this event (certain members will obviously dispute that fact!).
The last time we were together collectively was for our Annual Christmas function in 2019 so The Central England Branch timing was impeccable in that we gathered in a small number to enjoy an ‘outside event day’ before the second lockdown was upon us. Nine members descended onto an outdoor pursuit centre in the Midlands to conduct Quad Biking, Axe Throwing and a 0.22 ‘Peaky Blinder’ style weapon range. A strange occasion and whilst social distancing we spent the next three hours getting wet and muddy but it was great to break up the monotonous but essential sitting at home on a Saturday scenario we are all encountering.
A great day and although we were missing our 1 RGJ/KRRC/Rifles Veterans and the remainder of the branch it was a very successful event in the circumstances. No Beer was drunk due to the obvious and we went away for a well-earned ‘old mans’ afternoon nap’!
The normal cleaning of hands, wearing of masks and being briefed on the event ensued. Split into groups for social distancing we went about our events. Group 1 attempted the Axe Throwing – although a slow start by 2 RGJ Veterans and much to the dismay of our 3 RGJ veterans overall it was acknowledged that the 2 RGJ veterans were of better aim with an axe, throwing knifes and large Sioux axes than the other Battalions. This was not well received by our ‘Cowboy friends’ but you can’t change the past can you – until next time!
Look Forward to 2021 (fingers crossed. We look ahead as a branch in 2021 to a few events pencilled in – Go Kart Racing, a summer social, Greenstock, The Reunion and our famous Christmas knees up. As well as Greenstock the Branch are also the Association’s annual ‘lead’ on the Northern Ireland Veterans Parade held at the National Arboretum in Alrewas, Staffordshire on Saturday 11 September 2021. All Branch Secretaries should have a copy of the flier and an invite to all with refreshments afterwards all being well.
Group 2 went about their Quad biking and on their return, you could tell it was a tad muddy to say the least! However, in Green Jacket style there was laughter and banter, embarrassing photos and in one individuals’ case couldn’t see the track in front of him as his glasses were steamed up so it was like driving ‘Miss Daisy’! I can’t say that 2 RGJ shone on this event due to the glasses scenario but there was always the shoot to go.
We all look forward to not only getting back to normal but to meeting up with old friends and spinning the tales. Until then stay safe and we all see you on the flip side! In Memorandum to Branch Member: Rifleman Francis ‘Frank’ Hone 3 RGJ
We all came together to conduct a ‘Peaky Blinders’ shoot. The civvie instructor was briefing us on the weapon systems and at the same time was shaking
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CENTRAL ENGLAND BRANCH ROYAL GREEN JACKET ASSOCIATION THE RE-LAUNCH AN EXTENDED HAND TO ALL 'LIKE MINDED RIFLEMAN' TO REJOIN/JOIN THE BRANCH TO KEEP THE TORCH OF THIS FINE REGIMENT SHINING!
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