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Her Majesty, The Late Queen Elizabeth II: MRA Stockport 2022
Crich Pilgrimage: MRA Stockport 2022
Cheshire Memorial NMA: MRA Stockport 2022
the contingent of (appropriately) 22 prison officers in the Coronation Parade.
Ken’s Curry Night
Nice to see some fresh faces at Ken’s Curry Night last night in Edgeley. It was also nice to see some of the lads from 4 MERCIAN attend.
MVRA Picnic NMA
The Branch was well represented on this fine Sunday in June on the MVRA Parade and Picnic. As a combined Branch, respects were also paid to the memorial of the 22nd.
Armed Forces Day
The Branch paraded all three standards,
in addition to the Union Standard, at the parade which marked the opening of Armed Forces Day, Stockport. The Mortar Platoon from 4 MERCIAN at Stockport kindly made
February 2023. Thanks again to Joe Murphy of the CRA and Cheshire Military Museum for organising another great event!
We are connected, via social media, to ‘The 22nd Regiment of Foot’ a group of living historians in New England USA who recreate the actions of the 22nd in the American War of Independence. Happy Meeanee from their celebration!
Widows Event
In February 2023 the Branch held its second event to host widows and family members of those members who have gone on to higher formation. The event took the form
of a buffet lunch and the pulling up of sandbags.
‘Catch 22’
Two members of the Branch, Pete Marsh, and Tony Angel competed at the inaugural
Catch 22 Charity Fishing Match on Sunday 16th April in aid of Cheshire Military Museum. The day raised a very respectable £270 for the museum, with the trophy going to Steve Littler.
Shotgun Shoot
April 23rd, St. George’s Day, was celebrated with the first shoot of the year, organised by Mike Pilkington, and held at Doveridge Shooting Ground. Ten guns were on the ground, including two new members: One ex-1 MERCIAN and one ex-3 Cheshire.
Coronation Event
God Save the King! On 6th May 2023, sixty-six members and guests came together at the Armoury to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III. The Loyal Toast was followed by a buffet, drinks, and dancing. Dave Willis marched proudly with
Mons Commemoration: MRA Stockport 2022
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