DEVIL’S OWN SERGEANTS' CLUB
10 Stone Buildings, Lincolns Inn, London WC2A 3TG THE JULY/AUGUST NEWSLETTER
Dear Member,
The 412th meeting of the DOSC was held on Tuesday 19 July 2011.
The president Bob Lane opened the meeting at 2012hrs. Sadly again the meeting commenced with a minute’s silence this month in memory of Brian Bailey.
R I P BRIAN BAILEY
The Celebration for the life of Brian Bailey was held at Harlow Crematorium on 18th July, and as a measure of that life over a hundred of his friends attended the celebration.
An appreciation given by his lifelong friend Chris Ford raised a few smiles from the congregation.
The Club provided a standard-bearer and escort, and John Spencer blew the Last Post and Reveille.
Seven DOSC members attended.
The Club members who attended would like to thank Steve Scally, who organized a mini-bus, collected us at Harlow station and drove us to the various locations on the day. Well done Steve - you have earned your mention in dispatches.
The 412th meeting of the DOSC was held on Tuesday 19 July 2011.
The president Bob Lane opened the meeting at 2012hrs. Sadly again the meeting commenced with a minute’s silence this month in memory of Brian Bailey.
R I P BRIAN BAILEY
The Celebration for the life of Brian Bailey was held at Harlow Crematorium on 18th July, and as a measure of that life over a hundred of his friends attended the celebration.
An appreciation given by his lifelong friend Chris Ford raised a few smiles from the congregation.
The Club provided a standard-bearer and escort, and John Spencer blew the Last Post and Reveille.
Seven DOSC members attended.
The Club members who attended would like to thank Steve Scally, who organized a mini-bus, collected us at Harlow station and drove us to the various locations on the day. Well done Steve - you have earned your mention in dispatches.
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CLUB RULES
I would like to thank those members who returned their voting slips. There was almost a total swing towards one of the options, but as only a third of the membership responded the committee felt this number was not enough to go ahead with the change. It will be looked at again at a future AGM.
ACTIVITIES
Turning now to the Club’s activities over the last two months. A number of members with members of the Association attended the rehearsal of the Royal Chelsea Hospital Founders Day. The full complement of ‘in’ pensioners were on parade supported by the band of the Welsh Guards.
The pensioners march at a sedate 90 paces to the minute which is in contrast to their speed of movement after the parade dismissal, which we put down to the fact that the bar opened immediately after the parade!
After the dismissal the Club members and friends moved to our adopted pub for a longish pub lunch.
We greatly underestimated the demand for tickets so apologies to those who did not get to attend this year. We will get it right for 2012.
50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE INNS OF COURT AND CITY YEOMANRY
On Saturday 9th July we celebrated the anniversary of the amalgamation of the Inns of Court (The Devils Own) and City Yeomanry (The Rough Riders)
The Squadron and Association paraded at the War Memorial in Lincolns Inn where they were given an address by the Padre Major Nick Leviseur who as usual gained attention from a well aimed opening shot. After the ceremonies were over, the parade marched off to Stone Buildings where Silver Devils were presented to Tony Shipton the outgoing Chairman and to Tom Taylor the outgoing Secretary in recognition of the splendid service they had both provided whilst in office.
The parade was then dismissed and we made off to the North Lawn and BBQ where there was plenty to eat for all and the bar never ran dry. However the weather did run dry and we extremely lucky never having to run for the shelter provided just in case.
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
Rough Riders service Sunday 16th October.
The DOSC Christmas Dinner Saturday 4th December.
John Sabini has invited members to the following two functions:-
1. (ICCY HSF) “Patrol 88” lunch at Davies Street on Wednesday 26th October.
2. (AAJLR) Combined Regiments pre Christmas Lunch at Davis Street on Wednesday 16th November. [The AAJLR was my junior soldiers regiment and we have held several lunches at the CSC to which a number of Black Brogues have attended and I now would like to extend invitations to the ICCY/DOSC in general.]
Finally our congratulations go to Adam Tear on his promotion to Staff Sergeant.
The members round the table were Bob Nelson, Bob Lane, Jim Wolfe, John Sabini, Denis Durkin and Jim Stewart.
Date of next meeting Tuesday 20th September at 2000hrs.
Yours sincerely
Bob Nelson.
President Bob Lane, 8 Moore Flats, Gilbert Street, Mayfair, London W1K 5HN.
Treasurer Denis Durkin, 22 Highland Court, Gordon Rd, S. Woodford, London E18 IRE - 0208 506 1888.
Secretary Bob Nelson, 2A Poplar Rd, Herne Hill, London SE24 OBW - 0207 326 4729 email: nrobert960@aol.com.
Club Sweaters - £13.50 Plus £1.50 p&p
Club Shields - £15.50 Plus £2.00 p&p
Club Ties - £8.00 inc p&p.
