Medicina 2012
That's the message from the people of Medicina to us of the 14th/20th King's Hussars. In April 2012
a party of 25 members of Noahs Arc visited the town to share with them their celebration of liberation.
As you will read, it was much more than a 'visit' - more a welcoming of unlimited proportion.
Read all about it here: Click Here
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That Cake !
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Our hosts at this year's Reunion,
Hotel Sheraton, Blackpool
came up with a lovely surprise this year when the chef produced this fascinating cake for us.
It depicts of course our logo shield along with our beloved Guidon.
Beautiful and Yummy !
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There are Just
Days to the 2013 Reunion
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Our Annual reunion is getting closer every day. Attendance is likely to be well up on previous years and you're
assured of meeting friends who are attending for the first time. It's at:
2013 Venue
Our next reunion will be held at
Blackpool
19th/20th April 2013
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Book your accommodation by calling the Hotel (FREEPHONE 0800 317295 - Ref: "22550, Noahs Arc")
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The Heroes of Ramnuggar
Saturday 22nd November marks the 163rd Anniversary of the Battle of Ramnuggar. On the 22nd November 1848 on the
banks of the Chenab in the Punjab, HM 14th Light Dragoons fought a savage battle in order to force the Sikhs back across
the river. Colonel William Havelock led his troops not only to the edge of the river but into it, where they became almost
immobile and suffered heavy losses including the loss of Colonel Havelock.
Our regiment still 'celebrates' that battle today, so I ask all visitors to join us in a salute to-
The Heroes of Ramnuggar
You can join in the Toasts in our Forum
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or See Ramnuggar Today Here
Dorchester Reunion 2011
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The South West Association met at the King’s Arms Hotel, Dorchester on 19th November for their annual Ramnugger Dinner. The
dinner call was played on trumpet by Adrian Harris ex Royal Hussar bandsman and 36 old comrades and their wives/partners &
girlfriends sat down to a very good dinner of Crayfish, Pork fillet and Dorset Apple cake. It was a very happy, relaxed and
enjoyable evening and dinner culminated in all ex serving members and one honorary member forming the traditional horseshoe
(see photo) to drink the health of “The Heroes of Ramnugger”.
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I was greatly indebted to those who travelled from as far afield as Lancashire, Nottingham and Essex for this gathering
and would welcome any old comrades from anywhere in the country to join us on such occasions.
We shall be meeting next year for our summer lunchtime gathering at Manor Farm, Hazelbury Bryan on Sat 2 Jun 12 (this
preceded by golf for those that want it on Fri 1 Jun) and then again on 24 Nov 12 for our next Ramnugger dinner.
May I take this opportunity to thank all those who have supported me throughout 2011, to thank all who have so generously
made donations for the Regimental Appeal both through the SW Association or my sponsorship bid for singing at the Carol Service.
Members of the SW Association raised a total of £663 and sponsorship as I write for my singing at the Carol Service on 17 Dec
is (with gift aid) just short of £3,000.
Thank you and festive greetings to you all and yourfamilies.
Moge
>> 2010 Golf Here: <<
>> 2010 Party Here: <<
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The 2010 Noahs Arc Questionnaire
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At the Reunion we handed out a Questionnaire to give attendees and members an opportunity to air their views
on the future direction of Noahs Arc. The results received so far have been tabulated for you.
View Results here: >> Click Here <<
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Shy Talk, May 2011
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This 'early' edition of Shy Talk announces our move from the Savoy Hotel to Hotel Sheraton, Blackpool, for our 2012 Reunion and beyond. If you want to
keep up to date with what's going on with Noah's Arc you can do so by clicking on the image to the left.
Have a read of our Shy Talk Newsletter (you'll need Adobe Reader for PDF files).
The name of 'Shy Talk' was the suggestion of my late good friend, Don Davies (ex Regimental Band, ex Provost), to whom its production each year
is dedicated. Bob_H
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Report on Our Annual Reunion 2011
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15th REUNION WEEKEND REPORT
We've had another fabulous weekend stretching from Thursday through to Sunday for some, and with around 200 sitting
down to dine it was another bumper reunion. First class entertainment this year; firstly from our
Oompah Band on Friday, and 'Abba' on Saturday, made it a weekend to remember.
Read the Report >> Click Here <<
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Medicina Remembered
Medicina Then
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Fears that the Battle of Medicina will fall from memory following the amalgamation of our Regiment are
completely unfounded as far as Noahs Arc is concerned (or our friends of 6GR).
16th April is Medicina Day
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Medicina Now
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This year's Annual Reunion (16th April) will be dedicated to MEDICINA
Read Ken Dowding's personal recollections of the Battle on display at The Savoy
You can read the full story by Major JGH Corrigan on the 6GR website:
Click Here
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Subscribe to Noahs Arc
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If you were at the reunion in April you will know that we increased our ticket price from a steady £20 (several years) to £22.50 in order
to provide the sort of weekend you all deserve. We intend that Reunion 2012 (our 16th) will be even better than 2011. You can help us achieve
that aim by pledging a Weekly/Monthly/Annual Subscription.
Details Here: >> Click Here <<
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Help for Heroes
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At our 2010 Annual Reunion in Blackpool we raised £360 for our
chosen charity:
Help for Heroes
A great effort - thanks everyone.
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You can Donate to Help For Heroes Directly, by clicking below:
http://www.helpforheroes.org.uk/donations.html
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New Website of the 6th (QEO) Gurkha Rifles
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We are pleased to point you in the direction of the new website of 6GR. Our affiliation with 6GR goes back to 1945 when C Squadron fought alongside the 2nd Battalion, 6th Gurkha Rifles in Medicina. Although outnumbered the group inflicted heavy losses on the German occupiers. The battle of Medicina was annually celebrated by us during our time in the Regiment.
In commemoration of this action the 14/20 adopted the crossed kukri and 6gr adopted our Hawk as arm badges. The KRH have continued this tradition.
Click Here to visit 6GR
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Cyprus Reunion 2009
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It's not unusual for us to hold our Reunions in the wet and cold of UK - remember the snow at Southport?
But compare that to Allan and Ruth Gregory's own Noahs Arc Reunion held in their home of Cyprus in September. Reports
so far are that Noddy and Ruth (and thanks to Jim Eadsforth too) worked very hard to make this a great success -
even more successful next year?
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Our Gurkha Campaign
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If you're a regular visitor to our Forum you'll know that we've thrown whatever weight we have behind Joanna Lumley's
efforts to secure fairness for our gallant friends, the Gurkhas (see below). We've had some success but it's transparent
unless we can turn agreement from our politicians into realism. You can follow the thread here: Click Here
One of our regular's has produced this banner/poster - spread it around as much as you can.
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Old Comrades? Yes, Our Neighbours? NO
The sight of Gurkha ex-servicemen gathered in front of the Palace of Westminster to return the medals
they had received for fighting with the British Army was a moment to despair all of us. They were objecting to the fact
that many of their number are denied the right to settle in Britain because they retired before 1997.
We at Noahs Arc condemn the attitude of this Government and beseech all visitors to this website to
sign the Campaign in support of our Gurkhas.
Join The Ghurkha Justice Campaign
Noahs Arc Abroad
How about combining an overseas holiday with a Reunion? Choose Cyprus
Thanks to
Noddy & Ruth Gregory.
KRH Head North for Freedom Marches
On Tuesday 2nd December 2008 and Wednesday 3rd December a contingent from the Regiment will be exercising its freedom
of Preston and South Ribble.
On the 2nd they will be marching through the streets of Leyland in full Service Dress with the Guidon flying and
Band playing. This starts at the Civic Centre, progressing through the town centre, before arriving at St Mary's Church
for a service, to which all are welcome.
On 3rd December the Regiment will parade through the City centre of Preston
and will be inspected by the City Mayor at the memorial Market Square before marching to St John's Minster for a Remembrance Service.
If you'd like to join a party of Noahs Arc members at the event, follow this
Forum Topic for details.
The Regiment's Fallen Remembered
The Remembrance Parade and Service at Barton was held over the weekend of 8th/9th November as ever, followed
by the internment of the ashes of G 'Billy Whiz' Nicholls and Bill Woodcock into the Columbarium.
Meanwhile, this was the scene (photo left) in Whitehall during the London ceremony attended by our Colonel in Chief.
(Photo courtesy of John Kelly)
Attendees at the Reunion enjoyed a great evening although, once again, numbers at the dinner were nowhere near the
attendance of old - we really must endeavour to boost attendance next year. Reports on Regimental activities from the Colonel of the
Regiment, Colonel DJB Woodd and the CO, Lt Col G Harrison were well received. We can all be very proud of our Regiment.
Mesopotamia 1916-1918, Wadi River to Ramadi
Sergeant RE Holland, 14H. Compiled from the papers and diaries of a soldier who ran away from home at the age of 16 to join the army in
the Mesopotamian Campaign 1916-1918 by his son Michael Holland (14/20H 1961-1978), and presented at the April
2008 Reunion in Southport by Michael's brother Robin Holland (14/20H 1957-1979).
This is a vivid account of warfare from a soldiers point of view and one that is a 'must have' for all who served
in the 14th/20th and soldiers who served their country.
> Click Here for More Details <
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