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The Mercian Golf Championships 2009
The Mercian Regiment golf championship is a one day event for teams representing all four battalions in the regiment plus individual entries. The event will be held at Rufford Park Country Golf Club on Wednesday 16 September 2009. Details can be downloaded on the right.
Berlin Airlift veterans remembered
Events to mark the 60th anniversary of the end of the Berlin Airlift, and the outstanding contribution of UK Armed Forces throughout the campaign began on the 12 May in Berlin.
British aircraft flew more than 175,000 trips to and from the city as the RAF, supported by civilian pilots and Army teams on the ground, faced the most challenging of conditions in ensuring that the two million people living in Berlin did not starve or freeze to death when their supplies were cut off by the Soviets.
Events will culminate on 26 September, the anniversary of one of the final flights, with a commemorative event organised by the Ministry of Defence at the Berlin Airlift Memorial situated within the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire. Service veterans, those who supported from the civilian population and their families are urged to apply for tickets to attend to what is likely to be the last major commemoration for this remarkable endeavour. For further information on the events visit www.veterans-uk.info or call 0800 169 2277.
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Private Derby XXIX was formally handed over to the Regiment on 15 January 2009 and is now resident at Chetwynd Barracks, Chilwell. The Ram Majors are Cpl Andrew Skinner, Cpl John Grazier and the Ram Orderly, Pte Kevoy Reid. Derby XXIX is an excellent ram, both big and strong albeit with a pleasant nature and most importantly, handles well on parade. His first official engagement was the FA Cup Tie between Derby and Nottingham Forest on 23 January 2009.
Mercian Eagle magazine
For those wishing to subscribe to the Regimental Magazine, the cost is £12.00 per annum and Standing Order forms are available from the Regimental Secretary. There are a very limited number of 2008 magazines still available. For those wishing to purchase this historic issue contact
RHQ Mercian
Heath Avenue
Lichfield
Staffordshire
WS14 9TJ
Tel: +44(0)1543 434351
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