Warrington Branch Report: The Old Contemptible – No. 54, June 1938

The Old Contemptible – No. 54, June 1938 WARRINGTON BRANCH. – This is our first appearance in the magazine for three months, and after several gentle reminders at Branch meetings such as “Hey, Mr Secretary, I see there’s nowt in t’magazine again about our Branch.” I’m beginning to think tha’s reet owd lad. Our activities

Slough Branch Report: The Old Contemptible – No. 42, June 1937

The Old Contemptible – No. 42, June 1937 SLOUGH BRANCH. – On Friday evening, April 30th, in the presence of a large gathering of Chums their wives Slough Branch bade farewell to their popular President and his equally popular wife, Colonel J. B. and Mrs Batten, who are leaving Slough for the South of England.

Edinburgh Branch Report: The Old Contemptible – No. 30, June 1936

The Old Contemptible – No. 30, June 1936 EDINBURGH BRANCH. – At our last General Meeting in April we were fortunate to persuade Lord Allenby to attend. His Lordship was received by Chum Col. Bruce Turnbull and the Field Marshal inspected a Guard of Honour drawn from the older members of the Branch. Sixty-six medals

Taunton Branch Report: The Old Contemptible – No. 18, June 1935

The Old Contemptible – No. 18, June 1935 TAUNTON BRANCH. – We announce with deep regret the death of Lieut. Col. Peregrine Prince, D.S.O., late Shropshire Light Infantry, who died at his home at Staplehay, Nr. Taunton, on 2nd May, 1935. For 17 years Col. Prince had been a great sufferer from his war wounds,

Sunderland Branch Report: The Old Contemptible – No. 389, June 1966

The Old Contemptible – No. 389, June 1966 SUNDERLAND                The A.G.M. was held in the headquarters on the 24th March, 15 Chums being present. The Chairman tended his resignation owing to his wife’s ill-health, Chum Marshall being elected as Chairman in his place. Chum Bowmaker agreed to be Vice-Chairman. Chum Nichols, who is in hospital,

Woolwich and District Branch Report: The Old Contemptible – No. 389, June 1966

The Old Contemptible – No. 389, June 1966 WOOLWICH & DISTRICT                  The Branch at the moment is very busy in making arrangements for the annual service and parade at St Paul’s, at which we hope to have a good muster. We are also awaiting news of the arrangements of London Borough of Greenwich who are

City of New Sarum (Salisbury) Branch Report: The Old Contemptible – No. 389, June 1966

The Old Contemptible – No. 389, June 1966 CITY OF NEW SARUM              With nothing of special interest arising from the first of our April meetings, the concentration of these notes is on the second, our A.G.M., although at one time it looked as if that would be a wash-out due to a most unseasonable blizzard.

Brentwood Branch Report: The Old Contemptible – No. 389, June 1966

The Old Contemptible – No. 389, June 1966 BRENTWOOD                At the April meeting seven Chums were present. Chum Chairman Grimwood is in hospital but making good progress. We also missed Chum Bausor also under the weather. We wish both a speedy recovery and let’s hope it won’t be too long before we have the pleasure

Southampton Branch Report: The Old Contemptible – No. 389, June 1966

The Old Contemptible – No. 389, June 1966 SOUTHAMPTON             The A.G.M. was held on April 6th with 21 Chums attending, the President Chum Major J. J. Bicknell, M.B.E., T.D. being in the chair. Chum C. Bougourd reported on the activities of the Branch during the last 12 months, pointing out the spirit of comradeship which

Halifax Chums prepare to close down Branch – June 1966

Halifax Evening Courier & Guardian – 9 June 1966 REMAINING MONS HEROES FADING AWAY… Halifax Branch of the Old Contemptibles may end on Sunday Halifax Branch of the Old Contemptibles Association has finally lost the battle against old age. Membership has dwindled to eight and the Branch is now almost certain to be wound up