2008 AGM
Sunday the 23rd of November at the Bridge of Earn Hall.
Arrival from 1pm for a 2pm start
The usual bring and buy, and the club shop will be open for business, a good chance to stock up on club merchandise. Bring along something for the raffle if you can, also the SMVG 2009 calendar will be on sale.
Refreshments at the break as usual
SSAFA Presentation
Bobby sends us his heartfelt thanks and is most appreciative of all the help and assistance we have given him.
The cheque was handed over to Colonel Andy Middlemiss of the Perth and Angus branch of SSAFA at a presentation in the Burn House near Edzell on October the 25th. In return the SMVG was presented with a certificate of thanks.
Bobby is now over the half way mark on his walking marathon in aid of SSAFA Forces Help. He started on March the 1st walking six miles a day, every day come rain hail or shine. Initially he had planned to walk for 1 year but has since decided to extend the walk to July 2009 increasing the target mileage from 2000 to 3000 miles. He has since been joined by two young army cadets, John and Stanley Horsburgh who will accompany him at weekends.
To show his appreciation he has extended an invitation to members of the SMVG among many others to join him at a celebratory barbeque to be held at the Burn House when he finishes his walk in July.
If you were one of those who received a sponsor sheet from Bobby at the Alford event and have been able to raise some additional money for the cause, its not too late as we can hand it over when he completes his walk in July.
SSAFA Forces Help provide support for the serving men and women in today’s Armed Forces and for those who have served - even if it was only for a single day, they also care for the needs of their families and dependants. Our support for SSAFA is especially significant at this moment in time. SSAFA has been in existence for over 100 years and has supported servicemen and their families throughout the many conflicts that have taken place over the last century. Its now 2008 and nothing has changed in that respect. We are once again at the centre of conflict and we are very aware that the demands on SSAFA at this moment in time are high. It is for this reason that we were keen to help raise cash for SSAFA.
Meanwhile the walk goes on......
Wanted!
Any information regarding Land Army and
Timber Corps in Scotland. Have you or did you have a relative who served in
either organisation ? Do you know of anyone in your area who could assist ? Do
you know of any locally published books on either subject ? If you can help in
any way please contact Audrey Webster by telephone on [01655] 760215 or by
e-mailing audreywebster@btopenworld.com
CALLING ALL EX - LAND GIRLS AND LUMBER JILLS - a
badge to commemorate service in the Women's Land Army and Women's Timber Corps
has been instituted by the government. It is available for surviving
members of both organisations from World War 1 and 2 who were alive on 6
December 2007. It is not available to families or next of kin of deceased
members, except where the member died after 6 December
2007.
Members who wish to apply will need to complete an
application form which can be found on the Defra web
site. This can then be filled out online or printed off and sent by
post to : Defra, 5E Millbank, c/o 17 Smith Square, London, SW1P 3JR
Also e-mail: womenslandarmy@defra.gsi.gov.uk
Helpline : 08459 335 577
COMMENT-
I know several women have already received
their badges, but I also know there are a lot of women who either do
not know how to apply or feel that after such a long time, this is a very small
gesture. I am therefore appealing to all club members to pass the word
on and let as many people know about the badges as possible.
These girls did a wonderful job and they deserve
full recognition of their service.
Audrey Webster
Audrey Webster
Expedition Saharan Saunter 2009
SMVG Member Major Garry Wallace is planning an ambitious expedition across the Sahara Desert for 2009. Billed as being the ultimate living history experience, the group plan to follow in the sand tracks of the legendary Long Range Desert Group, taking a route from Cairo to El Alamein whilst taking time to stop off at places of historical note such as Barce and Tobruk along the way. If you have a spare pair of desert boots, a suitable military vehicle of the era along with plenty of sun tan lotion, you may even want to take part in this epic journey !
To find out more, check out the WDRG website
The Bill Ireland Collection
SMVG Takes on Everest !
Club member Graham Phillp was proudly flying the flag for the Scottish Military Vehicle Group whilst on expedition up Mount Everest in November.
We are still awaiting the promised photo of his Series One Landie parked on the summit !
Well done Graham !
