Aberdeen Branch hold Flag Day – 5 May 1945

Aberdeen Evening Express – 5 May 1945 Old Contemptibles Flag Day Collectors were few when Aberdeen Branch of the Old Contemptibles Association made a flag day appeal for their benevolent fund to-day, but the old soldiers disposed their forces at “strategic points” throughout the city. Boxes were also placed in the various Service and ex-Service

The Death of Chum George Sims M.M., of the Braintree Branch – 21 May 1943

Essex Newsman and Maldon Express – 29 May 1943 AN OLD CONTEMPTIBLE. – Mr George Sims, of Notley Road, who died at the William Julien Courtauld Hospital on May 21, aged 58, from pneumonia followed by complications, won the Military Medal in France in the last ware, in which he served as a Sergeant. On

Stockport Branch Meeting – 4 May 1942

Stockport Express – 7 May 1942 Old Contemptibles’ Association There was a good attendance of Chums at the monthly meeting of the Stockport Branch of the Old Contemptibles’ Association, held on Monday, 4th inst., at the Crown Hotel, Great Moor; Chum Bradbury presiding. Interesting discussions arose, and the Area delegate’s report by Chum Jones, was

Morecambe Chums hold Dance – 5 May 1941

Lancaster Guardian – 9 May 1941 “BOYS OF THE OLD BRIGADE” Dance At The Floral Hall Among the many guests present at a joint dance of the Morecambe and Heysham Old Contemptibles and Old Comrades’ Associations, held at the Floral Hall on Monday night was Mr J. Roberts, of London, who was awarded the O.B.E.

Southall-Norwood and District Branch Activities – May 1940

West Middlesex Gazette – 11 May 1940 OLD CONTEMPTIBLES AT ST PAUL’S PARADE The Southall Branch of the Old Contemptibles’ Association took part on Sunday afternoon in the annual church parade at St Paul’s. The Lord Mayor of London took the salute at the Mansion House as the 1,800 Old Contemptibles of the London Area

Weymouth Branch Report: The Old Contemptible – No. 29, May 1936

The Old Contemptible – No. 29, May 1936 WEYMOUTH BRANCH. – March 11th, Annual Dinner, Clinton Restaurant, 70 present, Chum Major Warren (President) presiding. Guests included Mayor of Weymouth; Commander Hamilton, R.N.; Major Griffin, R.E.; representatives of Weymouth and Dorchester British Legion. Loyal greetings sent H.M. The King, reply received of thanks. Good supply of

Brighton and Hove Branch Report: The Old Contemptible – No. 29, May 1936

The Old Contemptible – No. 29, May 1936 BRIGHTON BRANCH. – Brighton Chums are reminded that their subscriptions cover a Joint Insurance of £10, which should be an incentive to keep strictly financial. We would emphasize the fact that all roads lead to Brighton and that there is only one official Rally of the South

Northampton Branch Report: The Old Contemptible – No. 29, May 1936

The Old Contemptible – No. 29, May 1936 NORTHAMPTON BRANCH. – A very enjoyable time was spent by a party of Chums, their wives and friends who journeyed to London on Sunday, 15th March, for the Church Parade of the London Area Council at St Paul’s Cathedral. It was an event which will remain in

Tidworth (Salisbury Plain) Branch Report: The Old Contemptible – No. 29, May 1936

The Old Contemptible – No. 29, May 1936 TIDWORTH BRANCH. – The Salisbury Plain Area Branch are still active in Tidworth, we often think we are still serving, being surrounded by everything familiar to us as it was years ago. In fact we still have serving soldiers here as members of our Branch. R.S.M. Connolly

Liverpool Branch Report: The Old Contemptible – No. 29, May 1936

The Old Contemptible – No. 29, May 1936 LIVERPOOL BRANCH. – Very pleased to be able to report that we are now settled down in our new premises; we have more room and comfort. Our Whist Drives are fairly well attended, thanks to the Entertainment Committee of which it gives me a great pleasure to