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THE DEVONSHIRE AND DORSET REGIMENTAL ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER 5
The Devonshire and Dorset Regimental Association and Rifles
ANNUAL REUNION
17th May 2025 – Exeter
Reunion Social Event
Entry to the Reunion social event will be by ticket. To ease
administration, please purchase tickets from 1st Feb 2025 online via
Eventbrite The Devonshire and Dorset Regimental Association and
Rifles Annual Reunion Tickets, Sat, May 17, 2025 at 10:30 AM | Eventbrite.
Online ticketing enables more precise catering and saves costs but
will close on 9th May 2025. Thereafter a very limited number of
tickets will be available at the door. Ticket prices are £10. In cases
of financial hardship, members should approach the Association
Secretary in confidence for assistance.
President’s Awards
President’s Awards are made to members who have given outstanding
service to the Association and its members. Branches, Focal Points,
and individual members are encouraged to submit nominations for
the Association Committee to consider.
Nominations should be sent to the Association Secretary by no later
than 13th March 2025 by email (danddsec@outlook.com) or in the
post (Association Secretary, The Devonshire and Dorset Regimental
Association, Block 11, Wyvern Barracks, EXETER, EX2 6AR.)
Date
You are warmly invited to the Devonshire and Dorset Regimental
Association and Rifles annual Reunion which will take place on
Saturday 17th May 2025 in Exeter. As well as veteran Devon and
Dorsets, serving and veteran members of the Rifles are most welcome
to attend.
Programme of Events
1030hrs Annual General Meeting
Chevalier Inn, 81-82 Fore Street, Exeter
1200hrs Drum Head Service and Act of Remembrance
Cathedral Green, Exeter
1230hrs Reunion Social Event
Chevalier Inn, 81-82 Fore Street, Exeter
Annual General Meeting
The AGM is an important part of Trust and Association business, and
you are encouraged to attend. The Trust and Association are there to
serve you, but we need your suggestions and ideas.
Drum Head Service
The Drum Head Service and Act of Remembrance is a popular part of
our Reunion and members are encouraged to attend and take part.
The Devonshire and Dorset
Regimental Association and
Rifles Annual Reunion
The Devonshire and Dorset Regimental Association
and Rifles Annual Reunion will take place on
Saturday 17th May 2025 in Exeter.
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