95 Commando
A 60th Reunion was held in Plymouth over the weekend of 15th - 17th March 2024
Up coming Reunion's
a few dates for your Diary
95 Commando
Reunion and Dinner over the weekend of 15 - 16th March 2024
7 Bty
Reunion over the Weekend of 14 - 15th June 2024
79 Bty
Reunion over the Weekend of 7 - 8th June 2024
REME
Reunion over the Weekend of 5 - 7th July 2024
Remembrance Sunday Plymouth - 12th Nov 2023
The Annual Remembrance service will be held in St Katherine's Church from 1030hrs and again at 1150hrs at the Regimental Memorial there is also the main event on the Hoe Veterans who wish to March on that service muster 1000hrs by the Sergeants Mess.
There will be a Curry lunch provided for those that book it this will be held in the Main Galley, there after you are invited back to the Sergeants Mess for Drinks and dits or if you choose the West Hoe Pub or the Barbican awaits your pleasure.
the curry will cost between £5 & £8 pet head. I am awaiting confirmation on this.
if you whish to partake in the curry please contact me on 07800736418, wesley.j2418@outlook.com or what's app Jerry Josee due to catering closing date for booking and payment will be Friday the 3rd of November due to catering restraints there will not be a facility for people to eat without booking a payment system will be announced on confirmation of the cost.
I have just received the information required to book your meal
you need to make a payment to:
Central Bank 29 cdo RA
account Number
02992938
sort Code
309668
your reference is
your Full Name and Rem23
cost is £7 per Person.
please remember there will be no facility to pay on the day
Northern Regroup Banyan
Fri 28th Jul - Sun 30th Jul 2023
The Northern Commando Gunner Regroup Banyan took place over the weekend Fri 28th Jul - Sun 30th Jul 2023. Many Thanks to Brian Haigh for organising and to all who attended making this another Great reunion.
79 (Kirkee) Cdo Bty RA Reunion 16-18 June 2023
The Kirkee Reunion was well attended and a great couple of days had by all present.
Many thanks to Carl Clifford and Rob Marshall for organising and to Jeff French for procuring the Polo shirts.
REME Cdo trained All Ranks Reunion
REME Reunion over the weekend of 30th June to 2nd July 2023.
Many thanks to Joe Jordan for organising another Great reunion and to all else involved in organising
and to all who attended.
Remembrance Sunday 13th Nov 2022 (Plymouth)
If any Veterans would like to March, please muster by 1000hrs in the Royal Citadel where you will be briefed by Jerry Wesley Josee (Parade Marshall).
Remembrance will take place as normal on Sunday 13th Nov 2022 (11th Hour) at the Main Cenotaph on the Hoe.
At the same time a Church Service will be held at St Katherine's Upon the Hoe at the Royal Citadel.
This will be followed by another service at our own Memorial for the last Roll Call.
If you are attending the curry lunch in the Warrant Officers and Sergeants Mess after the parade and service please ensure that you are dressed appropriately for the Mess.
Then as always the Remembrance carries on throughout the Day in various pubs across Plymouth, and other parts of the Country and indeed the world.
(Pass the Port, We will Remember Them)
Remember wear Beret and Medals with pride on this day of Remembrance.
8 Bty weekend Fri 9th - Sun 11th Sep 2022
The 8 Bty weekend took place over the weekend of Fri 9th - Sun 11th Sep 2022, at Croft Farm Waterpark, Tewkesbury. Well done to Grant (Kenny) Evatt for organising and another Great success and also for all those that attended.
Northern Regroup Banyan 2022 was held on 29th to 31st Jul
The Northern Regroup Weekend was organised by Brian Haigh and as always went extremely well. Many thanks to all those in attendance and to Brian for his tireless effort every year making this happen.
REME All Ranks Commando reunion 2022
Another Successful REME all ranks reunion, Many Thanks to Joe Jordan for His tireless commitment to these events over many years
Armed Forces Day
25th June 2022 (Plymouth)
"Veterans of the Falklands War will be given the Freedom of the City of Plymouth. The honour will mark the 40th anniversary of the conflict and the contribution of the city's service personnel.
Plymouth will be marking this significant anniversary with a dedicated Veterans parade, led by the HM Royal Marine Band Plymouth, which will start at 2pm from the Royal Citadel, continue along Citadel Road, up Elliott Street and finishing on the Hoe promenade with a salute and speeches from Major General Thompson and Lord Mayor".
Also During Armed Forces Day There will be food and entertainment in The West Hoe Pub, for members and families.
CGR Meeting 3rd June 2022
CGR Meeting 03 June 2022
The committee would like to say “thank you for all your support over the last three years and especially in celebrating the 60th Anniversary” what an outstanding weekend.
As you are aware the CGR Plymouth branch committee are standing down as per the Constitution which directs after two Years (Three because of Covid restrictions) that tenure expires.
Mr Neil Randall was elected as the interim chairman at the AGM and is to be the Central Committee interim chairman, he informed the AGM that he would prefer that Central and Plymouth CGR become separate organisations.
Friday 03rd June meeting, to be held in the West Hoe Pub is to be a formal meeting the Chairman and his Committee are asking for maximum support of as many members as possible.
A vote will be required on the follow topics:
Move the Plymouth away from Central Regroup control, which would mean taking no part in organising events for the Central Group, and not to be the focus point for other group’s activities.
OR keep the Plymouth CGR head of Central, to stay as the main focal point for all Commando Trained individuals and regional group’s activities.(after all Plymouth is the home of the Commando Gunner and attached Ranks)
These topics, will affect the way the committee conducts its functions and will affect all members therefore your vote as members is essential, and will not be actioned until voted on by members attending.
Other topics will be published on the meeting’s agenda, if you have any thoughts or question please do not hesitate in contacting the committee
Website link:
http://commandogunner29.wixsite.com/website-2
PP Secretary for the Chairman CGR
UWC
New Committee
Please be advised that the current committee are Required to stand down at the AGM in May
As they have served for three years.
None of the current committee wish to stand again so the Regroup are in need of the following officers
Vice President
Chairman
Vice Chairman
Secretary
Tresurer
Welfare
Events Rep
Should anyone be interested in doing one of those rolls please let the Secretary Bill Pinter know soonest
billpinter829@yahoo.co.uk
RSM 60th update
CG60 Update
Good afternoon, I thought it prudent to provide a bit of an update on CG60. I aim to do this again a couple of weekends before the event. The format of the weekend is mostly unchanged with the key events remaining in place.
Friday - CGR reunion on the Barbican and the CGOMR in the Royal Citadel.
Saturday - the Freedom of the City parade will commence with the serving regiment stepping off from TRC at approximately 1040hrs to link up with the veterans at the previously agreed location. We (along with our colours and the RMAS band) will step off down Royal Parade at approx 1120hrs (the exact route is not for these means but Jerry has the details). The whole parade will march up and into the Royal Citadel. We will then receive an address from our distinguished guest.
Once complete the serving regiment will have a period of admin whilst the CGR will conduct a AGM. The bar will open once the address is finished and all weapons are accounted for, so much earlier than previously messaged
The families day / all ranks reunion will then commence, this will compromise of a through the generations weapon and equipment stands, fairground rides, food stalls, craft stalls and of course a regimental shop that will have memorabilia (including Faz’s rum) to purchase We also have the pipes and drums that will conduct a beating retreat before the live band kicks off.
Sunday - a service of thanksgiving will take place at the Minster of St Andrew, this is open to all. On completion we will then make our way to the Commando Gunner Memorial to conduct a memorial service. On completion all are invited in to the Royal Citadel for a curry lunch in the marquee, the bar will also be open. Due to sheer numbers we will have 250 portions available in a first come first serve basis.
Thank you for your continued support.
Yours
Baz Green Regimental Sergeant Major.
60th Anniversary Spiced Rum
If you expressed interest in the 60th anniversary rum bottles with the below design, please make payment to
account no. 40039513. Sort Code. 09-01-26
Mr P Farrington
(Please put your name as reference on the transfer), also could you let me know through FB that you’ve paid as way of a double check, these will be available for collection at the 60th, if you can’t make the 60th I can post out at buyers cost, soon as I receive payment I can get the produced…Price £45
Cheers, Faz
Commando Gunner Notice Board
Tommo's ongoing Pack How project
Those that have shown interest working on the Pack How Project in the Citadel, can you now spare sometime to assist, if you email me your availability we can arrange access and work details, kind regards Bill
Update on Restoration of L5 Pack Howitzer by Alan (Tommo) Thompson
Evening all
Today I had an email from the RSM allowing me to start restoration work on the 2 x L5 Pack H’s which are currently awaiting us in there new home!
The Packs are now in the REME metal smiths workshop which is now been given to us to complete our task.
Provo as requested the names of the people from CGR that are listed in the MOU to have an ID card produced so we can gain access and start phase 1.
I will contact the guys who require an ID card and finalise with the Provo how we will proceed with volunteers gaining entry as and when they have time to do so. We will not be allowed to just turn up and expect to facilitated. Planning is required.
I will send out general up dates to keep all those s interested up to speed on how we will proceed once myself, Jobby Brown and Willis have inspected the Guns and agree a plan of action.
We aim to have 1, if not both Packs on display/towed for our 60th anniversary celebrations next year.
A lot to do and very little time so hopefully a plan will be made very shortly enabling the restoration to start.
I am happy to answer or discuss any questions you may have so just ring or message me.
Tommo
“UWC”
Plymouth Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Club
If Anybody is interested in a Breakfast Club for Veterans in the Plymouth area
Then follow this link: https://www.facebook.com/.../permalink/3012472295748375/
Remembrance Sunday 2021
Remembrance Sunday 14th Nov 2021
A few pics
A very good turnout on Remembrance Sunday this Year.
Regroup Yomp 2021
Regroup Yomp (10th Anniversary) 28th - 29th Aug 2021
The Regroup Yomp took place over the Bank Holiday weekend of 28th - 29th Aug 2021.
A big Well done to all those who took part and raised money for our charities
8 (Alma) Cdo Bty Weekend Fri 10th - Sun 12th Sep 2021
The 8 Bty weekend took place over the weekend of Fri 10th - Sun 12th Sep 2021, at Croft Farm Waterpark, Tewkesbury. Well done to Grant (Kenny) Evatt for another Great success and for all thos that attended.
7 (Sphinx) Cdo Bty Reunion Fri 3rd - Sun 5th Sep 2021
The 7 Bty Reunion took place in Plymouth over the Weekend of Fri 3rd - Sun 5th Sep 2021
The weekend was well attended and a big shout out to Paul David Horne for organising this and for all of you who travelled from afar to make this reunion.
REME Commando Trained Reunion 2021
Wksp All ranks REME Commando Reunion took place over the weekend 23rd to 24th Jul 2021.
A big Well done to Joe Jordan on organising yet another great reunion with a great turnout.
.jpg)