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Mr Colin Lake - Late LI
It is with great sadness that I have to inform members that Mr Colin Lake, late LI died on 27 February 2024 after a lengthy illness....
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Apr 11, 20241 min read
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KOYLI Malayan Veterans Social 2024
Come along and join us on Saturday 13 April 2024 at Armthorpe WMC in Doncaster for an afternoon of good company, food, and entertainment....
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Mar 21, 20241 min read
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The KOYLI LI and Rifles Regimental Association AGM 2024 - Calling Notice
Calling Notice for this years AGM on 27th April 2024 at 1100 hours at Kings Croft Hotel, Wakefield Road Pontefract is below and on the...
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Mar 21, 20241 min read
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The Rifles Regional Office (North) and the Regimental Association Office Update
Bob Roberts the Rifles Regional Secretary (North) is now back in the office on certain days, however Bob will retire wef 22 March 2024...
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Mar 9, 20241 min read
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PAARDEBERG DINNER NIGHT AT THE KILBIRNIE HOTEL NEWQUAYSATURDAY 23rd March 2024 1800hrs for 1900hrs
Information from the Chairman of The DCLI, SCLI, LI & Rifles Association Cornwall Introduction The Association are once again holding a...
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Feb 29, 20243 min read
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South Yorkshire SSAFA Link Up Event 20 April 2024
SSAFA South Yorkshire, is hosting this Link Up with a view to bring together local resources for Veterans, Corporate organisations and...
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Feb 28, 20241 min read
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Mrs Christine Slater - Late 8LI and KOYY(LI)
It is with great sadness that I have to inform members that Mrs Christine Slater, late 8LI and KOYY(LI) died on 02 February 2024 aged 71....
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Feb 12, 20241 min read
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New support for service leavers
Personnel leaving the Military are to receive more support for finding jobs in civilian life thanks to a new contract between the...
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Jan 30, 20241 min read
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Apply for an HM Armed Forces Veteran Card
An HM Armed Forces Veteran Card is a way to prove that you served in the UK armed forces. The card can make it quicker and easier to...
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Jan 29, 20241 min read
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Help to ensure veterans receive the very best healthcare support in 2024
Please see below from NHS England. Help to ensure veterans receive the very best healthcare support in 2024 by reading the information...
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Jan 29, 20241 min read
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Service In York Minster to mark the Anniversary of the Death of Lieutenant General Sir John Moore
On the anniversary of the the death of our founding father, Lieutenant General Sir John Moore, a service was held in the Regimental...
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Jan 16, 20244 min read
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Mr Simon Mark Ockenden - Late 8LI and KOYY(LI)
It is with great sadness that I have to inform members that Mr Simon Mark Ockenden, late 8LI and KOYY(LI) died on 30 December 2023 aged...
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Jan 15, 20241 min read
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HM Armed Forces Veterans Identity Card Beta Trial Started
The MOD has started a roll-out to a selected group of veterans from across all branches of the Armed Forces Veterans community. The MOD...
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Dec 15, 20233 min read
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Winter Pensioner Support Package
A Pensioner Cost of Living Payment of £300 per household will be paid as a top up to those eligible for the Winter Fuel Payment during...
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Nov 23, 20231 min read
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Mr Brian Clayton - Late KOYLI and 2LI
It is with great sadness that I have to inform members that Mr Brian Clayton, late KOYLI and 2LI died on 7 November 2023. Brian was a...
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Nov 14, 20231 min read
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Opening of the Field of Remembrance at Westminster
Earlier today at Westminster Abbey Her Majesty The Queen and Colonel in Chief of The Rifles opened the 95th Field of remembrance at...
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Nov 10, 20231 min read
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Oct 30, 20230 min read
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Brig (Retd) Roger Preston CBE and his wife Polly receive an addition to their garden
Earlier this Brig (Retd) Roger Preston CBE stood down as a trustee of The King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry Regimental Trust bringing...
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Oct 29, 20232 min read
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Unveiling of the Pidmore Memorial Plaque in Sheffield 10 Nov 23
Pte John Thomas Pridmore and Sgt Arthur Edward Pridmore were both 2nd Bn of the King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry and were killed in...
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Oct 29, 20231 min read
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Buglers and Standard Bearers Honoured by the Mayor of Wakefield
On Tuesday 24 October 2023, the Mayor and Mayoress of Wakefield hosted a civic reception to thank some of the buglers from Minden House...
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Oct 29, 20231 min read
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