DLI Bulletin

DURHAM LIGHT INFANTRY NOW

	DLI Association Branch Bulletin - May 2006 issued by the Secretary, Mr. Kevin Storey, BEM
	Flashback Television Ltd The above company are seeking veterans who took part in the Battle for Monte Cassino or the Tunisian Campaign. The programme they wish to make will be part of a series on the History Channel in the US and will be shown here on Sky's History Channel and possibly on Channel Four. They would love to hear from men and women who served during the Campaigns mentioned and can be reached by writing to Clair Titley at Flashback TV Ltd, 11 Bowling Green Lane, London EC 1 R OBG or telephone 020 7490 5610. Clair can also be reached at here mail address: clairtitley@flashbacktv.co.uk
	Iraq Sitrep 3 -10 May 06 A Light Infantry Battle Group Sitrep is attached to this Bulletin. You are encouraged to supply this information to your members to counteract the media hype that surrounded the action mentioned and to highlight the high morale that exists amongst Light Infantry troops despite the sometimes hostile atmosphere in which they operate.
	The Somme 90th Anniversary Tour The itinerary for the above tour is now available from the Light Infantry Office. An apology for the 0630 start on the 29th of June, however this was unavoidable if we wished to secure the Ferry crossing at 1425 hrs. If you have members on this tour please ensure that you collect this information at the Executive Meeting on Thursday 15 June 2006.
	Sweepstake - 2006 This years DLI Sweepstake will be based on the Cambridgeshire Handicap run at Newmarket on Saturday 30 September 2006. Tickets will be available in June which will give branches almost 4 months to sell their allocation.
	Memories of Kos Any veteran who took part in the action on the Greek island of KOS which started on the 14th September 1943 is invited to communicate with Philip Reinders, who's address is: Heemskerklaan 59, 6881 EM Velp, Netherlands. Philip can also be reached by e mail on Philip.ABRG(reinders2@chello.nl) - I have already sent him the late Robin Hawksworth's account of his escape from the island
	Executive Committee Meeting Please be advised that the next Executive Committee Meeting of the Association will take place on Thursday 15 June 2006 at 1400 hrs in the Light Infantry Office at Elvet Waterside, Durham. The Agenda for this meeting is enclosed with this Bulletin. Will branches make every effort to be represented.
	Branch Minute Book & Financial Record Branches are reminded that the Association Constitution demands that they maintain a Minute Book and that adequate Financial arrangements are in place. It is the responsibility of the Branch Chairman to occasionally check that these requirements are met.
	John Byrne VC Our friends in Ireland who are in the process of erecting a plaque to John Byrne VC are having difficulties with the local planning authorities and have advised us that cannot meet their target date of the 5th of June. They will keep us informed.
	Deaths The Light Infantry Office has been advised of the deaths of the following ex members of the Regiment: Major David Bower former County Secretary Charles Walter Ridley Normandy Vet + May They Rest in Peace +

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