2008
Until further notice: Helmand: The Soldiers’ Story – A free exhibition built, written and contributed to by soldiers of 16 Air Assault Brigade to tell the story of their experiences fighting in Afghanistan. National Army Museum, London. Tel: 0207 7300717.
september
September 6 - 7: The Victory Show. The largest WWII experience and extravaganza in the UK. www.victoryshow.co.uk
September 10th: A commemorative service to mark the end of operations in Northern Ireland will take place at St Paul’s Cathedral, London. The service will pay tribute to the 763 personnel killed in NI, and the 300,000 who have served in the province since 1969. Ticketing details to be confirmed.
September 12: Rhythm Force, Kneller Hall, Twickenham – This year’s Corps of Army Music open air concert, featuring bands to cater for every taste, bars, food and fireworks, is hoping to raise more than £100,000 for the Army Benevolent Fund. Visit www.army.mod.uk/music/rhythm_/ii.htm for more information and ticketing details.
September 13: TA 100 Act of Remembrance, Armed Forces Memorial, Lichfield.
September 14: The Paras10 Endurance Run. Catterick garrison, North Yorkshire. Test yourself against one of the world's toughest military challenges. For sponership forms and more info visit www.paras10.com
September 19 - 28: Army academy trials will be held. Are you interested in representing the Army at rugby. PLAYERS AGED 20 ON OR AFTER 1 JAN 09 WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE ARMY U20’S. TO EXPRESS YOUR INTEREST IN ATTENDING PLEASE CONTACT: WO1 “BILLY” BRAGG Mil: 94214 5339 Mob: 07743 227290
E-mail: braggmark@hotmail.com
OR WO2 JIMMY QUINN Mil: 94881 3506 Mob: 07885 462587
E-mail: macjam33@hotmail.comPLAYERS AGED 23 ON OR AFTER 1 SEPT 08 WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE ARMY U23’S. TO EXPRESS YOUR INTEREST IN ATTENDING PLEASE CONTACT:WO1 “BILLY” BRAGG Mil: 94214 5339 Mob: 07743 227290
E-mail: braggmark@hotmail.com OR WO2 DAI DAVIES Work: 01432 273917 Mob: 07734 541491
E-mail: ddavies11@sky.com
october
October 6 - 10: Army Womens Football trials will be held at Deepcut All welcome if interested please contact Cpl Mags Mcateer 5 Regt AAC on 9491 30505 or alternatively Army Football secretary Mrs Sue Clarke on Aldershot military 94222 3571 for more details.
October 19: Thorney Island 10k run and 2.5k fun run. All proceeds will be shared and go to the Army Benevolent Fund (the Army’s National Charity) and “Help for Heroes” (support for our wounded). Click Here Thorney_islandto download registration form
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