19 August 2020
Ladies and Gentlemen, I know that some of you are aware that Matt Ellmer, the RCO and I set off shortly on a fund raising walk for the Colonel’s Fund. Between 2 – 17 September we will walk through the Lake District, the Yorkshire Dales and the North York Moors ... read
11 August 2020
Grenadiers, Sadly, I must report the death of 22545937 Clive Burrage who passed away on Saturday 25th July. Clive was a stalwart member of both the Manchester Branch and the Household Division Association. He will be sadly missed by all comrades whom knew him. For anyone who wishes to be ... read
29 July 2020
Grenadiers, Addendum to the previous article, please send all submissions directly to Captain Alan Ogden at aghogden@aol.com Thank you. Regards, Sgt Rob Broomes, DipFA, CeMAP, CeRER, CertRP, MLIBF, MCMI Association Senior Non-Commission Officer Grenadier Guards ... read
29 July 2020
Grenadiers, To mark this occasion, the Editors of the Grenadier Gazette are keen to hear about the experiences of former Grenadiers who did their National Service with the regiment. Subject matter should preferably be humorous and be no more than 350 words. Photographs are not required. They have no way ... read
15 July 2020
Grenadiers, Sadly I report the death of William Charles Frederick Marshall, whom passed away on 23rd June 2020. William Charles Frederick Marshall was born in Belvedere, Kent on 16 June 1934. He was known to his many friends as Bill. He served as a Guardsman in the Grenadier Guards during ... read
14 July 2020
On Friday 8 May this year, the nation commemorated the 75th Anniversary of VE Day under challenging lockdown conditions and I am writing in the first instance to thank all of those that reacted so positively and at in such short notice to ensure that the service and sacrifice of ... read
14 July 2020
From Gary Eldershaw: Good morning Gentlemen, As the venue cannot now, or will be likely to be able to in the near future, provide a clear picture of what could be available regarding use of the bar and hired room facilities etc., in order to provide early notice and clarity, ... read
08 April 2020
Grenadiers, It is my sad duty to report the death of three of our members: 2626301 James Charles Webb who passed away on 5th March aged 93. James had multiple health issues for some while before his death. Members wishing to send cards should send them to James's Step-Daughter: Liz ... read
01 April 2020
Grenadiers, Please read the following from The Royal British Legion: I thought it appropriate that I keep you abreast of our changing “event” environment which has been created by the advent of the Covid-19 crisis. In short, a number of key commemorative events have had to be called off & ... read
12 March 2020
Grenadiers, REF A. NOTES IN PREPARATIONFOR THE GRENADIER GUARDS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING – SATURDAY 21st MARCH 2020 dated 26th February 2020. At the Executive Committee meeting yesterday, and due to the current health situation that only seems likely to get worse, it was decided that the Association AGM planned ... read
