Dear Dukies

This is an important reminder about the upcoming Annual Luncheon due to be held on Saturday 24 April in London.

At the time of the AGM held last Friday, the number of bookings for the luncheon was less than 20. In order to ensure this event is viable, it is important that firm bookings are received by your Hon.Soc.Secretary as soon as possible.

A booking form can be found by clicking HERE

Prior to the luncheon, at 1100 hours in the Main Bar, there will be an opportunity for those interested in the transition of DYRMS to ‘Academy status’ to learn more.

The AGM approved the proposition that an ‘envelope raffle’ will be held at the luncheon with proceeds going to a newly set up service charity, the Mark Wright Project, aimed at helping mentally traumatised service personnel. Cpl Mark Wright GC, 3 Para., received the GC posthumously for gallantry in a terrible minefield incident in Afghanistan.

The AGM also determined that the OBA will aim to support a ‘different’ service charity each year.

Derek Jones