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Updated - Association Virtual AGM 8 May 21 at 11am
The Association will hold a virtual AGM at 11am on Saturday 8 May 21 using Zoom the online meeting software application. Full and...
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Apr 19, 20211 min read
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His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh
His Royal Highness has been a great friend, role model and inspiration to the Armed Forces and he will be sorely missed. He served among...
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Apr 9, 20211 min read
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Major (Retd) Derek Searby CBE TD – Late Light Infantry and Kings Own Yorkshire Yeomanry (LI)
It is with great sadness that we inform all members of the Association and ROC that Major (Retd) Derek Searby CBE TD passed away...
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Apr 9, 20212 min read
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VIRTUAL PREVIEW EVENT: Doncaster Gallery Library and Museum: Wednesday 17th March 2021
Here is the link you’ve been waiting for, the link that will allow you to join us for the preview event for the Danum Gallery, Library...
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Mar 12, 20212 min read
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News Alert Update – KOYLI Gallery Virtual Opening
The long-awaited opening of the KOYLI Gallery in the new Doncaster Museum has today, 25 Feb 21, taken a giant step closer to its opening...
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Mar 9, 20211 min read
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Op Courage Launches for Serving Personnel, Families and Veterans
The NHS announced the launch of Op Courage which brings together specialist services for veterans. This welcomed news means Veterans can...
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Mar 8, 20212 min read
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Association Virtual AGM Date
The Association Annual General Meeting will be held virtually via Zoom on Saturday 8 May 2021 at 11:00 hrs. The agenda and Zoom session...
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Mar 8, 20211 min read
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Mr James Malcolm Waugh Late KOYLI and LI
It is with sadness we have learnt that Mr James Waugh passed away on 21 Feb 21 aged 79. James served with the KOYLI and then in the...
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Feb 24, 20211 min read
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Commemoration of the 212th Anniversary of the Death of Sir John Moore - Saturday 16 January 2021
The 212th Anniversary The anniversary of the death of Sir John Moore (Nov 1761- Jan 1809) at the Battle of Corunna, Northern Spain, is...
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Feb 18, 20212 min read
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RIFLES NEWSFLASH - The Chronicle 2020 Edition
Dear Rifleman, The annual publication of the Regimental archive, The Chronicle will be going to print on Thursday 18th February, If you...
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Feb 12, 20211 min read
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Captain Sir Tom Moore - Rest in Peace
We join the Country and the World in sending our condolences to the family of Captain Sir Tom Moore on this sad day. A true Yorkshireman,...
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Feb 2, 20211 min read
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Oldest KOYLI Veteran Braves Snow to be Vaccinated against Covid-19
Fred Adamson our oldest KOYLI veteran at 101 years of age receives his first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine. Stay safe Fred....
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Feb 2, 20211 min read
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Happy 14th Birthday to all Riflemen
Today The Rifles celebrate their 14th Birthday. From the Vice President and all members of the The Rifles Light Infantry and KOYLI...
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Feb 1, 20211 min read
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Cancellation of 2021 LI and Rifles Shrewsbury Reunion
After long and careful consideration, it has been decided by the Light Infantry Committee that the 2021 Reunion, scheduled for Saturday...
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Feb 1, 20211 min read
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Mr Terry (Trigg) Nicholls Late KOYLI
It is with sadness we have been notified that Terry (Trigg as he was known) Nicholls passed away suddenly at home on 23 Jan 21 aged 76. ...
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Jan 30, 20211 min read
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George Hodgson
George Hodgson’s daughter has informed the Association Secretary that George suffered a stroke earlier this week and is currently in...
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Jan 28, 20211 min read
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Message from Major General R T H Jones CBE
From: Major General R T H Jones CBE Rifles Regional Office North(Pontefract) Minden House Wakefield Road Pontefract West Yorkshire WF8...
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Jan 22, 20213 min read
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Paul Sammy Goose to Sound Final Nightly Last Post on New Year’s Eve 2020
Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, Ex 1LI Bugler Paul ‘Sammy’ Goose from Barnsley has sounded Last Post every night at 8 pm from...
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Dec 30, 20201 min read
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Christmas Message to Members and Families
Dear members and your families, The Association Vice President published his Christmas message to members and their families earlier this...
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Dec 23, 20202 min read
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A Christmas wish from the Band and Bugles of Durham and Yorkshire NW ACF and Guests
Adult Instructors and cadets from the Band and Bugles of Durham and Yorkshire NW Army Cadet Force and Guests have just released their...
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Dec 18, 20201 min read
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