06 April 2021
Grenadiers, I regret to inform you that we have decided to cancel our plans to hold Grenadier Day at Lille Barracks in early July. Working around the 1st Battalion’s busy forecast of events meant that there was no flexibility for delay and there are still widespread concerns that a gathering ... read
16 March 2021
Grenadiers, It is with immense sadness that the Bristol Branch report the death of our Vice President and former Branch Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer, Tony Lock (22213837). Tony, a 3rd Battalion man, joined the Regiment in the early 1950's as a National Serviceman and after his two years National ... read
08 March 2021
Grenadiers, I’m sad to inform you that we have lost our lovely 2624998 George Norris,who passed away peacefully in his sleep. Although George had been in hospital since the 8th December, it was on the 14th February that he caught Covid -19. His family are heartbroken as you can ... read
22 February 2021
Grenadiers, With great regret we announce the death of former WO1 Andy Ferneyhough. Andy passed away peacefully with family around him at 2050 hrs on Wednesday 17th February 2021. Andy’s funeral is planned for Friday 19th March 2021 at Springwood Crematorium, Woolton Road, Liverpool, L19 5NF at 1400hrs. Local Branches ... read
15 February 2021
Grenadiers, Click here to see information about ABF The Soldiers' Charity, Friday Night In. Special guests will include Clare Balding, Simon McCoy, John Simpson and General Lord Dannatt. Grenadier Guards Association ... read
15 February 2021
Grenadiers, The State Ceremonial Musicians of the Household Division are releasing their latest album Great and Glorious at 12pm on Saturday 20th February 2021. Featuring the music of great British composers, including Elgar’s Pomp and Circumstance March No1, Holst’s Jupiter from The Planets and Walton’s Crown Imperial, Great and Glorious ... read
10 February 2021
Grenadiers, As a way of honouring and thanking those who fought and risked their lives to secure France’s liberation during the second World War and in conjunction with events to mark the 70th anniversary of the Normandy landings, the government of France advised that it wished to award the Legion ... read
10 February 2021
Grenadiers, The Grenadier Gazette 2021 will be available from Wednesday 31st March. Ways to purchase this and the relevant Order Form can be found in the shop under the tab 'Books'. Click here to be taken to that page. Note: All cheques for the Grenadier Gazette should be made payable to: ... read
15 December 2020
Grenadiers, 22213939 David Jocelyn had been an active member of the Bristol Branch for many years and served on the Branch Committee. He was a great supporter of the Branch and a regular at all of our events. Unfortunately, Dave's health started to deteriorate about a year ago and he ... read
09 December 2020
Grenadiers, It is my sad duty to report the death of one of our members 23252083 David Bell. David 'Dinger' Bell, who spent many years in the 1st Battalion Corps of Drums, sadly passed away on Thursday 3 December. Anyone wishing to send cards to his Wife Gloria and family ... read
