Royal Signals Association Reunion
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| The annual Reunion for RSA members is held over the last full weekend in June
at the home of the Royal Corps of Signals at Blandford Camp in Dorset. Typically around
1,000 members and guests usually attend the event. The weekend’s events usually include the Princess Royal Day Parade by the serving officers and soldiers of 11 Signal Regiment at 1030 hrs on Saturday and an arena display at 1500 hrs, which includes the Corps Band, the Corps TA Band and the Corps Pipes & Drums, the White Helmets Motor Cycle Display Team, the Corps Free Fall Parachute Display team and the Standard Bearers Competition. The Saturday afternoon concludes with a Retreat Ceremony. The RSM kindly opens the doors of his Mess to all retired ranks in the evening (dress; jacket & tie) and a (free) buffet is provided. The Sunday sees a Drumhead or Church Service at 1030 hrs, which is followed by a March Past, with the Master of Signals taking the Salute. The weekend ends at midday Sunday. Running in the background on the Saturday is a display of vintage and old communications vehicles and equipment, plus a small sample of today’s equipment. The indoor range is also open, when members get a chance to fire the SA80, converted to laser. Members may apply to have their details put on the ‘mailing list’ for full details of the Reunion, which are usually published in March. This gives members the opportunity to have their vehicle pass in advance (thus saving time at the gate) and to book meals. Members are encouraged to make use of the Regimental Restaurant (cookhouse to the old and bold), where are splendid choice of meals is available on a pre-paid basis. To be put on the mailing list, or for further enquiries, contact the RSA Admin Officer on 01258-482090 or by e-mail. Regrettably accommodation cannot be provided on Camp, but the Admin officer has a list of local B & B and hotels. Caravans and campervans are welcome (From Friday afternoon to Sunday only) and a good site is provided free of charge. Based in Reception is the list of members’ postings. Those who have
supplied details of their postings may ask for a printout of any unit and, should anyone
identify an old friend, the RSA can help re-establish contact. |
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RSA WEEKEND 2005 - PROGRAMME OF EVENTS
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| Date and Time | Event |
| Fri 24 Jun 05 | |
1400-1800 hrs |
Reception Open for early arrivals (in the foyer of Princess Mary Hall). |
| Sat 25 Jun 05 | |
0830-1600 hrs |
Reception Open |
0900-1500 hrs |
Static display (Comms equipment and vintage vehicles) in front of the Museum |
| 0900-1500 hrs | Small Arms Trainer (Indoor range) open to members. Put your name on list in Reception. |
0900-1800 hrs |
Museum Open |
1030-1145 hrs |
Princess Royal Day Parade - Hawke Square Please be seated by 1000 hrs |
1200-1430 hrs |
Lunch (In Regimental Restaurant for those who have booked) |
1500 hrs* |
Arena Show on Hawke Square: Bands, White Helmets, Free-fall parachute display, standard bearers competition, drive past of vintage vehicles and Retreat Ceremony. |
1630-1830 hrs |
Tea in Regimental Restaurant (Pre-booked only) |
1800++ hrs |
Social gathering in Sergeants' Mess. |
| 1900 | Free film show in cinema |
Sun 26 Jun 05 |
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0200 hrs |
Bars close (Officers' Mess 2359 hrs) |
0830-1200 hrs |
Reception Open |
0900-1600 hrs |
Museum Open |
0945 hrs |
Standard Bearers and Sidesmen report to Corps RSM for rehearsal |
1030-1120 hrs |
Drumhead Service on Hawke Square ** |
Followed by:- |
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Form up on Hawke Square for March past |
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1200 hrs |
Lunch (in Regimental Restaurant for those who have pre-booked) |
1400++ hrs |
Disperse |
* If "wet weather" programme is declared, the Bands will provide a concert in the Cinema and Sgts' Mess at 1500 hrs. Standard Bearers Competition and Presentation also in Cinema.
** Service in Gym if wet weather programme is declared.