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The Guidon of the 14th/20th
King's Hussars

- Welcome to Noahs Arc -

This is the home of the 14th/20th King's Hussars - the finest Regiment of the British Army in which anyone would ever want to serve. The Regiment was amalgamated in 1992 to become the King's Royal Hussars but we are now proud to boast possibly the largest ex-members club of any Regiment.

Our aim is to perpetuate the memory of the 14th/20th. If ever you marched behind our Guidon you are most welcome. If you did not, we equally welcome you in visiting us.

Please read our notices below or use the navigation bar above to wander around our website.

- JM Bickerton -
	Regimental Jewellers - J.M. BICKERTON
	You will be familiar with JM Bickerton, Jewellers, through their long association with the Regiment and we're sure that you'll be delighted that you can still get their quality gold, silver and diamond 'Hawk' pieces. We are pleased to offer online purchase of Bickerton's Jewellery through our own website: www.noahs-arc.org.uk or > Click Here < for more information.

- Reunion 2009 -


If you weren't at the reunion in Southport in April, here's the news that you've been waiting for. The Committee of Noahs Arc are pleased to announce that our reunion in 2009 will be held at: The Savoy Hotel Queens Promenade, Blackpool 16-18 April 2009 For Booking Form and Full Details > Click Here <

- Sergeant RE Holland, 14H -

Mesopotamia 1916-1918, Wadi River to Ramadi

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).

It 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 <

There are only

To the 2009 Annual Reunion
17/18 April 2009, The Savoy Hotel, Blackpool

Reunion 12, Southport 18/19 April 2008

Report and Photos Available Now

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- Ghurka Appeal -

Our 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 Petition in support of our Gurkhas.

Sign The Petition Read Daily Telegraph Comment

- Rear Party, Benghazi -

We Always Were The Best Desert Regiment - and we still are!!

We don't have our tanks or armoured cars out there any more but that doesn't stop our Rear Party from getting around the desert regions.! Click the picture for a larger view.

Members can post their Tripoli and Benghazi stories in our Forum

- Frederick Winchester -

The 20th Hussars Regimental Band 1912-1920

Here's One For Our Band Members!
Elaine Smith has sent in an amazing collection of old photos of her Grandfather who served in the 20th from 1910. Have a look at this new collection which has been placed in our Archive. If you have any information, please let us know.

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- Shy Talk -

Shy Talk and Reunion 2008

Now's The Time To Start Getting Excited!
The Committee are applying the final touches to the Shy Talk Newsletter and as soon as we have finalised a few details with the Hotel it should be on its way to you. It will include an Order Form for tickets which are currently being printed.

If you think we might not hold your address, or if you've moved, please let me have your correct home address by email and I'll add you to our mailing list.

Just a reminder, The Reunion is being held in Southport on the weekend of 18th/19th April 2008, see below.

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- John Marcelle -

Success For John Marcelle

and Macular Disease Sufferers
If you were at the Reunion 2007 in Southport you probably signed a petition on behalf of John Marcelle who was campaigning on behalf of sufferers of this eye disease, to enforce the Government to allow the prescription of the drug Lucentis in the whole of UK (already available in Scotland).

John recently received great news when he learned that the campaign had been successful. Our congratulations go out to John with the hope that the drug can now commence to improve his own eye condition.

John has sent me this recording of his Five News interview but it is not the best of recordings and I've only been able to convert a portion of the DVD into Windows Media Format.

Click Here For More Information

- Ray Baker -

Regimental Life in the Late 40's

Has Anything Changed???
Mr Nick Baker has sent in an interesting collection of old photos of his father who served in the Regiment in 1946/1947. Have a look at this new collection which has been placed in our Archive. If you recognise anyone, please let us know.

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	We Will Remember Them The King's Royal Hussars Northern Remembrance Service
	This is Our Remembrance Service and one that we encourage all 1420H ex-service Old Comrades to attend. We are delighted that once again we will be marching behind the Regimental Guidon. Sunday 11th November 2007 Barton Grange

- KRH Association Dates -

KRH South West Reunion, Dorchester, 2nd June 2007

Dates For Your Diary

Gloucestershire Reunion	TBC
Cavalry Memorial Parade & Lunch, London	13 May 2007
South West Reunion, Dorchester	2 June 2007
Scottish Reunion, Edinburgh	2 June 2007
Founders Day, Royal Hospital Chelsea	7 June 2007
North East Reunion, Darlington	29 September 2007
Central Southern Reunion, Winchester	20 October
Field of Remembrance Service, St Margarets Westminster - 10:45	8 November 2007
Northern Reunion, Preston	10 November 2007
Remembrance Service, Preston	11 November 2007
Officers Dinner, Cavalry & Guards Club	13 November 2007
East Anglia Reunion, Newmarket	18 November 2007

- REUNION 2007 -

"The Regiment"

Standing features of the Noah's Arc Reunions are the Regimental flag-raising and flag-lowering ceremonies.

Have a look at the photos of the first of these as recorded by Brian Hunter at Reunion 11. For me, the overwhelming conclusion is the fun that people get from this activity. - Click Here

Click Here for Reunion 11 Report

- REUNION 2007 -

Your Regiment
Needs YOU!

Photo of Les Brierley by Solly Moulton
Visit Solly's Site for more.

Click Here for R11 Report

Reunion 11
23rd/24th February 2007
The old cliche comes again - How Can It Get Better Than That?

If you served in or with the the 14th/20th King's Hussars and you weren't in Southport for this weekend then you were in the wrong place!. Once again a huge gathering of old comrades turned out to make this a memorable occasion. Mick Burgess making his first visit and the memorabilia brought along by Kevin Whittaker were just two of the highlights. How refreshing too to see members bringing their family members along - maybe Noahs Arc will live forever after all!

A word must be said for the Hotel. Last year was good, but the catering this year was absolutely top drawer. Whether you had the Hotpot or Lasagne on Friday, casual meals, breakfast or enjoyed Saturday's fabulous buffet, they could not be faulted. Danny Tomlin and his crowd might argue (rightly) that the lift doors should open when you want to get out, and the draught Tetleys shouldn't go flat (One member drank 15 pints of it so he should know!) but all-in-all a great weekend

With a later April date next year, the bi-Annuals returning, and hopefully a price chop, we're expecting a bumper turn-out next year. Book your Hotel Room now! - put this date in your diary:

April 18th/19th 2008 - the Royal Clifton Hotel, Southport
Telephone: 01704 533771, E-Mail: reservations@royalclifton.co.uk, FAX: 01704 500657
Postal: The Royal Clifton Hotel, The Promenade, Southport, PR8 1RB

ps. There is no truth in the rumour that Mick McGowan is taking bugle lessons!

- Noahs Arc Online Shop -

Introducing
The Noahs Arc Online Shop

Reunion 2007 Entry Tickets

Annual Draw 2007 Tickets

Noahs Arc Shield Plaque

Noahs Arc Regimental Tie

Noahs Arc Blazer Badge

Shop Online at: www.Noahs-Arc.Org.UK

- Travelsphere Holidays -

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- Collectibles -

Collector of Regimental Memorabilia?
Now you can find help with this new service from Noah's Arc. Just Click Here for an up-to-date list of items currently offered on Ebay. If you see an item that interests you, just click on its Item Number to view the Item.

Not a member? You can Register (free) here : Register on eBay.co.uk!

- Regimental Band 1958 -

The Band of the 14th/20th King's Hussars
Under the Direction of Bandmaster R.A.Mott, ARCM.

Regimental Band Music
The Invincible Eagles
I was privileged to once again be invited to the reunion of The Invincible Eagles - the band of the 14th/20th King's Hussars - in Lytham St Annes last evening (7/5). Once again, Don & Mary Bateman with their daughter Christine put on a splendid event.

After dinner Don surprised us all by presenting CDs of the Band. These have been processed from an old two-spool tape recording of a broadcast made over the West German radio network Sender Freies Berlin in 1959. Several members of that band were present at this reunion. In those days the band had a strength of 30 and were renowned as one of the finest of line bands.

You can now have a copy of this music, and I promise, you will not be disappointed. Cost is just £6.50 including Post & Package. If you have Don's address send orders direct to him - otherwise drop me an email and I'll send the information on to you. Send Email

- The Tank Museum -

TANKFEST 2006 : 25th June 2006

at The Tank Museum, Bovington, UK
The world's best variety of historic mobile tanks, featuring The Tank Museums own unique collection of fighting vehicles, will be held over seven high-octane hours at the 2006 TANKFEST on June 25th, the most explosive date in the Tank Museum calendar. Find Out More Here...

- KRH South West Runion -

We are happy once again to announce the South West Reunion of the King's Royal Hussars Regimental Association 3rd June 2006 In view of the proximity of the event could all enquiries please be made direct to the organiser; Mr STJ Bond, E-mail: Stjbond1@aol.com As usual Jim can provide you with details of the venue, the event, and of local accommodation. HAVE A GREAT PARTY

- REUNION 2006 -

Reunion 10
The Regiment Lives On!
One or two attendees probably won't admit to having a tear in their eyes as the Regimental flag once again was raised in front of a large number of old comrades.

And what else but a toast to "The Regiment" in our very own piss-pot (oops - sorry, Chambermaid)?

We are indebted to our good friends Don Bateman (reveille), Harry Bennett (flag bearer) and our vice Chairman, Mick McGowan.

Also pictured: Jock Gibson, Pete Stuffins, John Clements, Harry, and a quarter of Jim Thomas.

Remember This Snow?

Here's another collection taken at the reunion from Jim Harris

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- Our President -
The Changing Face of Our Club President
Happy Birthday Drac 18 April 2006

Reunion 2006 Photos
The Committee have purchased the entire collection of official photographs (taken by Claire) and they are now available for browsing online. What's more, whether you attended the Reunion or not, you can order prints online from just £0.25p each.

Browse or buy: Click HERE for instructions

We are sad to report the recent deaths of

Weedy Flowers - 16th December 2005

Eddie Millward - 22nd November 2005
'Dutch' Mulholland - 21st November 2005

Click here to see Messages of Condolence"

You Asked For It - Now You Can Have It

We have now received our supply of Noah's Arc Blazer Badges - the next 'must-have' item available from our shop.

Featuring a Gold Embroidered Hawk with black and red inserts, the badge has scroll banners above and below on a bright blue background and a pair of Silver & Gold Ghurka Kukris to each side. A truly beautiful item that looks even better than displayed here. Ideal for the blazer or mounted in a frame.

Click the Badge to Get Yours >>>>

We are pleased to say that for each badge sold we will donate £2 to the Ghurka Welfare Fund

We Will Remember Them

"The Regiment"

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