Army Apprentice National Memorial

There has been significant progress with the Memorial, a must for all ex boys is the new website: http://www.armyapprenticememorial.org.uk

2009 Reunion Dinner for Hadrians Old Boys Association

The reunion dinner took place on Saturday 26th September 2009 at the re-named Hallmark Hotel, Carlisle.

The Friday evening rehearsal was well attended and there were a few still in the bar after 2am.

Saturday afternoon saw the arrival of more HOB,s and their wives and once again the bar area was over flowing. 

The local newspaper, (Cumberland News), arrived to to find out more about the reunion as Malcolm Tanner had been in contact with them.  They took a few photographs of some of the Old Boys and received some background from Malcolm tanner and Colin Taylor.  As soon as the article is ready it will be published here on the web site.

Saturday evening was a great success with Eric Luckman playing the pipes to welcome all to dinner.  It was the 50th anniversary of the 59 Intakes, but sadly there was only four attending on the night.

Brian Swaine reminded all of us of those that were no longer with us and proposed a toast to Absent Friends.  Grace was said and the evening began. It went on until the wee small hours and some sore heads were around on the Sunday morning. 

There has been a number of friendships renewed and they will be carried on until the next reunion in 2011, which will be the 61 Intakes 50th anniversary. 

Help for Heroes

David Mills of 62A C coy has recently completed a 707Km walk across Spain in aid of the Help for Heroes campaign.

I am sure you will all join with us in congratulating him on such an enormous effort to assist in helping our wounded soldiers.    Photos are of Dave during the walk.          

See link to www.helpforheroes.org.uk

Orlando Florida Holiday Lets & Property  Sale

Alan Martin runs these two sites and can help you buy a home in Orlando and in some cases, may be able to assist with immigration to Florida

Do you or anyone you know want to buy or sell real estate in Florida? If so contact Alan on:

http://www.FrontlineFloridaRealty.com

http://www.formosagardens.us/

Visit the Photo's pages

All photos including the 2001, 2003, 2005 & 2007 dinner nights are available on CD. Contact colin@hadriansoldboys.co.uk

Memoriam Forum

If you wish to place an entry on this forum for an ex-Hadrians apprentice, then please do so by choosing the Message forum link

63C Reunion 2010

63C are having a reunion on the 2nd October in the Tower of London if you started or finished up in 63c and would like to go please contact Brian Swaine asap as numbers are limited to 50. The cost is £11 a head (Buffet) and partners are welcome, accommodation is £98 per double/twin room for B&B at the Novotel Tower Bridge (Pepys Street) and needs to be booked individually. Please remember to check with Brian for places prior to booking accommodation as tickets are going fast.

Contact email is brian.swaine@sky.com

Travel Insurance

Anyone travelling abroad is advised to get a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). The E111 is no longer valid. A European Health InsuranceCard (EHIC) is needed to receive necessary healthcare during a visit to a European Economic Area (EEA) country or Switzerland.

The EHIC is normally valid for three to five years and covers any medical treatment that becomes necessary during a trip, because of either illness or an accident. The card gives access to state-provided medical treatment only, and treatment will be given on the same basis as an "insured" person living in the country being visited. However, this might not cover all the things that might be expected free of charge from the NHS in the UK. A contribution may be necessary towards the cost of care.

The EHIC also covers any treatment needed for a chronic disease of pre-existing illness. Arrangements need to be made in advance for oxygen therapy. For limited information on oxygen supply services in the EEA countries and Switzerland, call the Department of Health's Customer Service Centre on: (0044) 0208 7210 4850.

It is a good idea to buy travel insurance as well as taking the European Health Insurance Card. The British Insurance Brokers Association has a list of firms, which provide travel insurance for people with permanent or recurring illness.

British Insurance Brokers Association, 14 Bevis Marks, London, EC3A 7NT.

Hadrians Journals CD

The CD of the Hadrians Journals is now available as displayed on the Gift Shop page.  This has all 26 copies that were produced. If you would like a copy, please send your name and address to colin@hadriansoldboys.co.uk   Make your cheque payable to "Hadrians Old Boys Association" and send to Colin Taylor.  CD's are also available of all the old Hadrians Photos (over 1500) and most of the Passing Out Parade booklets.  All three are £10.00

Charity Air Days

See Links page for a link to help Disabled Service People

Gift Shop Page

Visit the Gift Shop page to view items for sale

New Members

The number of new members continues to grow:

"Please use the Message Forum if you would like to leave a message or tell everyone a little of what you are doing now".

If you need addresses then contact Colin Taylor, (Link on the Home page).

If you wish to be part of the association then please send an e-mail to Colin Taylor. (Link on the Home page).