🇬🇧 Manchester Grenadier Guards Association Presents: Family Fun Day! 🇬🇧

Grenadiers,

On the second Saturday of every month we have the Grenadier Guards veterans breakfast at The Cock Inn Freehouse, Clare, Suffolk, CO10 8PX starting at 1000, the cost is £12.50 per person.

Each month we raise a small amount of money for Regimental Charities and we are regular contributors, raising £100’s each year to support our veterans, with Grenadiers travelling from far and wide to enjoy some good old Grenadier company.

Come along and join us for the best breakfast around, we have veterans of all conflicts and wars from men of the 3^rdBattalion in the 1950’s through to the present day, we have the best breakfast and you are always guaranteed a second sausage.

We have breakfasts on the following dates:

Saturday 9^th May 2026

Saturday 13^th June 2026

Saturday 11^th July 2026

Saturday 8^th August 2026

Saturday 12^th September 2026

Saturday 10^th October 2026

Saturday 14^th November 2026

Saturday 12^Th December 2026

Saturday 9^th January 2027

You can find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1688724444620432 if you require further information or email me at commsoffr@grengds.com

Best wishes to all

Kev Kitcher

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Join the London Army Reserves Clarinet Quartet for an exciting programme of 20th-century works in a stunning setting.

Tuesday 28th April
1:10pm
Royal Military Chapel (The Guards’ Chapel)

Aetas Nova – 20th Century Works for Clarinets

Featuring music by Grundman, Holloway, Harvey, Piazzolla, and Berlin, this vibrant programme explores the versatility and colour of the clarinet quartet—from tango rhythms to lyrical fantasia and classic melodies.

Performed by:
Sgt Alan Shellard & Musn Stephanie Bissell (Band of The Honourable Artillery Company)
Sgt Mark Hayes & Musn Elizabeth Worth (Band of The Royal Yeomanry)

Four outstanding Army Reserve musicians bring together a wealth of experience from orchestral, chamber, and military music backgrounds for this special performance.

Free entry – all welcome

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At Buckingham Palace today, from left to right

Former Secretary of the Suffolk Branch Gareth Reincke BEM, John G Southern Secretary of the Reading Branch, Vince Dunne former Secretary of the Bath Branch and the Regimental Adjutant, Major (Ret’d) James Gatehouse

It is with great sadness we report the death of Mr Ivan Reeve who served in the 3rd Battalion enlisting 26th February 1955 seeing service in Cyprus and the Middle East during 3 years of Regular Service on leaving he served with the TA. our thoughts are with his family and friends at this very sad time.

We thank him for his service in our great Regiment and may he rest in peace.

Funeral Details: Alford Crematorium, Lincolnshire time and date TBC

It is with great sadness we report the death of Mr Peter Hunt who served in the 3rd Battalion during the Suez Crisis and at home in London and passed away on 14th April, our thoughts are with his family and friends at this very sad time.

We thank him for his service in our great Regiment and may he rest in peace.

Funeral Details: will be announced when known.

We are getting in touch to provide you with further information on the ticket request process for this year’s March Past the Cenotaph which will be held on Sunday 8th November 2026.

Please also find below details of an upcoming event which may be of interest to members of your association.

Remembering the Iraq War – 15 Years On

We are hosting a daytime commemorative event at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire on Friday 22nd May 2026 to mark the 15th anniversary of the end of Operation TELIC. We warmly invite those to attend from the serving and veteran communities who served in the Iraq War (Op TELIC: 2003-2011), families of those who served in Iraq (including the bereaved), and those who worked as civilian contractors supporting British Forces and civil society in the country.

If you know of any individuals who may be interested in attending, we ask that they register their interest via this link: https://rbl.org.uk/telic15o

We thank him for his service in our great Regiment and may he rest in peace.

A memorial service takes place at St Mary’s Church, Richmond at 1500 on Wednesday 15th April 2026

Funeral, 7th May 2026 at 1200hrs ,

Chesterfield Crematorium S43 1Au ,

ood Blazers or Suits with Medals .

The Grenadier Guards Old Comrades Association was formed as a result of a suggestion made after a review of the Brigade of Guards held by His Majesty The King in April 1913.

First Meeting

HRH The Colonel, having approved the formation, and the then Lieutenant Colonel Commanding The Regiment having been assured of generous financial support, called an inaugural meeting of all ranks. This was held on the 14th November 1913. At this meeting, office bearers and a Committee were elected and rules were drawn up.

By April 1914

On the 17th April 1914, five months after the first meeting, the membership had reached 1,000. Immediately prior to the outbreak of the Great War, branches had been formed at Bristol, Cardiff, Derby, Manchester, Nottingham and Reading.

First AGM

The first Annual General Meeting was held at Chelsea Barracks on 26th March 1915.

In 2025 we now 23 Branches

From then on and up to 1949 many other branches were formed. Today, after some re-organisation, there are now 25 Branches (and one in North America), the Life Membership Roll now gives a total of about 1000 members in Branches and 3000 General Members.

New Name

The title of the Association was changed to the “Grenadier Guards Association” at the Annual General Meeting held on 1st April 1967.

Registered Charity

The Association is Registered under the Charities Act 2022 (No 2872653

The Grenadier Gazette

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I’m taking on a 1,000-mile motorcycle ride in just 24 hours to raise funds for The Colonel’s Fund of the Grenadier Guards.

Having served in the Grenadier Guards and spent a lifetime in public service, I understand the importance of supporting those who have given their time, commitment, and often far more, in service to this country. The Colonel’s Fund provides vital support to Grenadier Guardsmen, veterans, and their families—people who don’t always ask for help but deserve it when they need it most.

This is not a simple ride. I’ll be crossing the country twice; riding from Bolton to Ness Point in Lowestoft, the most easterly point of the UK, then across to Land’s End in Penzance, before making the final push back to Bolton.

In total, just over 1,000 miles in 24 hours.

This challenge will test endurance, focus, and resilience. But compared to what many servicemen and women have faced, it is a small effort with a meaningful purpose.

I’ve set a target of £1,000—£1 for every mile ridden.

If you can support in any way, I’d be hugely grateful.

Thank You,

John Woolham is fundraising for The Colonel’s Fund Grenadier Guards

It is with great sadness we report the death on Good Friday of Mr Sonny Appleby who enlisted in 1955, Sonny is survived by family living in Colchester and our thoughts are with those family members and friends at this very sad time.

We thank him for his service in our great Regiment and may he rest in peace.

Funeral details will be announced when known.

It is with great sadness we report the death of an Assault Pioneer and Badger known to many of us, Mr Fred Dunnett who was also a great supporter of the East Midlands Grenadier Breakfast Club he has passed away after a long illness and our thoughts are with his family and many friends at this very sad time.

We thank him for his service in our great Regiment and may he rest in peace.

Funeral details will be announced when known.

It is with great sadness we report the death of Mr Chris Monk who served with the 2nd Battalion and passed away with his family at his side last Tuesday 31st March in Lincolnshire, our thoughts are with his family and friends at this very sad time.

We thank him for his service in our great Regiment and may he rest in peace.

Funeral details: will be announced when known

It is with great sadness we report the death of Mr Trevor Wilkins who was a member of the London Branch, our thoughts are with his family and friends at this very sad time.

We thank him for his service in our great Regiment and may he rest in peace.

The funeral has taken place.