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.

  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

The annual Service of Remembrance at the Cenotaph on Whitehall in London, organised by The Royal British Legion, will be held on Sunday 10 November this year.  The Association normally receives 30 places for those wishing to march on the parade.  It is always a great event, combining national significance with the opportunity to meet up with regimental friends both old and new.  Members are invited to bid to attend this years Service by getting in touch with the Association Secretary, Major (Retd) Steven Bowkett at <This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.> or by telephone on 01367 240531).  There is always plenty of demand for places so members are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Due to a previous booking of the Long Room, it has become necessary to move the location of the Association's AGM. This is to confirm that the 12th AGM will still be held on Saturday 21st October commencing at 10:30 hours. The location will now be the Walls Social Club, Hammond Way, Barnwood, Gloucester, GL4 3HG.

For those using SATNAV use GL4 3YL

Would Branches please disseminate to those members who do not have access to email.

Yesterday saw the funeral of Les Allen take place at Romsey Abbey, Hampshire and later a celebration of his life at Totten. The regiment was well represented with the last commanding officer giving a regimental tribute, both County Chairman's with four standard bearers in attendance and a total of eight standards on parade. The Korean military attaché, Lt Col Yang was also present with his family. It was also nice to see many other non Gloster veterans on parade. There is a video link attached for the service and a photo taken at the wake after a well earned beer.
Feedback from the family was outstanding and made all the hard work very worthwhile, the association really does live up to "by our deeds we are known"