1.  Introduction: Finally, we can hold the Reunion on Back Badge Day 21st March 2026 in the WOs & Sgts Mess at Imjin Barracks Innsworth Gloucester GL113 1HW.

2. Anyone who has worn, or wears the Back Badge, and their guests, are welcome to attend. Any widows are also encouraged to attend.
3. Please Note: To gain access into the Barracks we intend to hold a block booking system with the Guard Room to ensure speedy access. To that end could you please return vehicle details i.e. Make, Model and Registration Number. Drivers will be directed to the various car parks and disabled passengers may alight at the Mess Main Entrance, whether it be by private vehicle or taxi. There will be no access into the Barracks before 1300hrs.
4. Background: Some key points for the day include:
· Church Service at St Mary de Lode. The service will be conducted by The Rev Canon Nikki Arthy accompanied by ex-members of the Glosters Band and friends, led by Rojer Phelps. Standard Bearers will also be in attendance. Please Note those attending please be seated by 1115hrs, the service will commence at 1130hrs.
· Veterans March through the City. Immediately after the service, the Veterans and Gloucestershire ACF will form up under the Parade Marshal Mr Anthony Jones (TJ). The Parade will then proceed from Archdeacon Street and turning left into Westgate Street, wheeling right into Southgate Street and then right again into Longsmith Street where the parade will Fall Out.
· Transport. This will once again be supplied and driven by Mrs Shirley Casey to ferry from Church/Longsmith Street to Imjin Barracks. There will be a short delay between the two. Could you please annotate your transport requirements on the proforma.
· Gathering. On arrival at the WOs & Sgts Mess you will be checked in and given a seating plan and then directed to the bar waiting area to await the bugle call to proceed to the main hall for lunch. The mess caterers are arranging a three-course luncheon at a cost of £30.00 per person (see menu below), this includes an aperitif on arrival at the bar, a bottle of red wine and a bottle of white wine on each table. Please indicate your seating preference. The lounge bar will remain open after lunch until late and there will be a finger buffet provided for the night owls.
lease book early to avoid disappointment.
Menu: Starter: Chicken Terrine with Apricot and Pancetta
Main Course: Roasted Chicken with Roasted Herb New Potatoes and Seasonal Vegetables
Dessert: Treacle Tart with Custard, Tea and Coffee
5. A collection will be taken for the raffle and various gratuities so please bring a little cash. I look forward to seeing you all there.
Yours sincerely
Len Keeling
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PLEASE E-MAIL OR POST THIS PROFORMA BY 6th MARCH 2026.
Your Name:
Name of Guests:
E-Mail:
Telephone:
Car Registration & Description:
Seating Preference:
All are encouraged to attend the Church Service beginning at 1130hrs and then participate in the march through Gloucester.
Will you attend the Church Service? Yes/No
Will you be marching? Yes/No
Do you need transport and if so, how many seats are required to Imjin Barracks:
Do you have any special dietary needs? If so, please make this clear and we shall do our best to meet your requirement.
I look forward to seeing you all there.

E coy reunion The plan is to meet at the Imperial Exeter from 13.00 on Saturday 20 September for our official reunion. Dress casual but smart The important thing is to be there. Wives, girlfriends and duty drivers are welcome. The City Centre is close by so they don't have to stay.

Our spring event in Plymouth was well supported and we'd like this to go well too. It is a Wetherspoon's so cheap beer and food for those who want. please tell anyone you know who is Ex E Company . We have a good few names, we don't have contact details for. So spread the word. Trains run from Barnstaple 10.35 Exeter 11.39 & 11.35 arriving 12.41 & Plymouth 11.14 arriving 12.14 & 11.27 arriving 12.25. The National Rail website is helpful and gives details of prices etc. @ This is going out by WhatsApp, email and post. We'll also use Facebook. We’ll get something out as a reminder on WhatsApp/e mail closer to the date but put this in your diary now. Look forward to seeing you. Until then take care and see you soon SF

  Hello you lovely people.
This coming Friday the 29th will be the next
Swindon Coffee meet.
Usual venue McKenzies in Wood Street, beginning at 09:30 to 10:00ish. If your not holidaying, babysitting, gardening or sunbathing, why not pop along .

ONE FOR YOUR DIARY The next Back Badge Reunion meeting will be held on back badge day 21st March 2026 in the WOs & Sgts Mess Imjin barracks 

Early bookings are advised as we accommodated 140 veterans last year and as it is actually being held on BB Day there is lots of interest from some faces from our past.

A calling notice will follow in the near future

yours Aye

Len

The 75th Anniversary Commemorative Lunch for the Battle of the Imjin River is scheduled to take place at Taunton Rugby Football Club, Veritas Park, Hyde Lane, Bathpool, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8BU on Sunday, the 10th of May 2026 at 1200hrs for 1245hrs. This later-than-usual date is to avoid clashing with other national and international events taking place in April. We hope to make this the best Imjin Lunch event, befitting this 75th Anniversary, and we are planning special activities to mark this historic milestone.

The two-course carvery & dessert menu, including tea & coffee, is £20 per person, and whilst this is the first increase in three years, it is still extremely good value, thanks to being generously discounted by the Association.  Those who have been to this venue are familiar with the great food, friendly staff, comfortable surroundings, excellent ambience, and, of course, good company. There are disabled facilities, including a lift to the Hyde Suite. The venue is easy to find, just off J25 M5 and has parking for 250 cars.  There will also be a raffle held after lunch, so please bring along a suitable gift.  

This year, to allow maximum attendance and other functionality, all tables will be standard round 10-seaters.  Block bookings are still available, but as detailed above, limited to 10 per table. Due to the continued success of this event, early booking is strongly advised to avoid disappointment; we have been fully booked for the last three years.  To register your interest, please visit the following link to the Association Web Page which contains all the information on how to apply and pay for your tickets:

The RGBW Regimental Association - The Imjin Lunch

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We look forward to seeing all our many friends in 2026 for the 75th Anniversary Imjin Lunch

Yours aye

Martin Talling

County Chairman Somerset

The Albany Club held a very successful annual dinner at the Hadley Park House Hotel, Telford on Friday 4th April 2025 a great evening was had by all seeing old.

Good afternoon all.

What a fantastic Imjin Lunch at the Taunton Rugby Club.

I would like to thank the following for thier hard work in putting this Imjin Lunch together.

They are Martin Talling and his team. Also a big thank to the ladies that organised the raffle today. Total raised £500.00. So a big thank you thier, so well done everyone that took part.

Also a big thank you to the rugby club team that ran the floor. But also those of you that came along this afternoon, and supported this fantastic Imjin Lunch this year. Congratulations to all those that won on the raffle, especially the yoga mat winner. I hope to see you all there next year. Safe journey home. Be good, Be safe. Klaus. Here are some photos from the event.

written by Klaus Galeitzke