Hello all Here are my first thoughts on things that we can do in Virginia next year. it is by no means firm and will be changed to accomodate any requests etc.Anyone interested in coming over please let me know and I ll make changes asrequired.Virginia Reunion June 6th 2013Location: Kilmarnock VA USAAirports: Richmond VA Newport News VA (one hour drive) I ll pick up at airport if necessary.Local sights:Historic Williamsburg/Jamestown www.colonialwilliamsburg.comStratford Hall (Birth place of Robert E Lee) www.stratfordhall.orgLocal Vineyards: one of many-Good Luck Cellars www.goodluckcellars.comHistoric Christ Church (over 300 years old Anglican church-still in use www.christchurch1735.orgSteamboat Era Museum. History of the steamboats that used to be the only means of transport to the area. www.steamboateramuseum.orgReedville Fisherman s Museum. The story of the Menhaden fishing industry Reedville is one of the largest commercial fishing ports in the USA. www.rfmuseum.orgTangier Island. Discovered in 1608 by Capt. John Smith. The average elevation is 5 above sea level. Called the Soft shell crab capital of the country.Residents (650) speak with a Cornish accent. www.tangier-island.comNorfolk Naval Base. A tour of the base is conducted by naval personnel. On view will be all types of naval ships and a tour of the historic homes from the 1907 Jamestown Exposition.Williamsburg Outlets. www.premiumoutlets.com Dozens of outlet stores/shops-all major retailers.Suggested agenda:June 6th: Meet and greet at the McKay s (471 Mariners Watch Lane Kilmarnock VA)June 7th: Day trip(s) Place TBD. Evening-BBQ at McKay sJune 8th: Day-Boat ride/Kayak and or canoeing at the McKay s.Dinner Place TBD.June 9th: Day trip(s) Place TBD. Evening-BBQ at McKay s.June 10th: Departure-if you want to.Of course the above is just a suggested agenda-all changes/comments welcome.There are many more places of interest in this area of VA (Northern Neck) that I have not mentioned-if you go to www.northernneck.org you ll see what I mean.Local Hotels: Holiday Inn Express www.hiexpress.com (about $103/night) Kilmarnock Inn www.kilmarnockinn.com (More expensive than the Holiday Inn).When I have an idea of how many will be coming-I ll speak to the hotels to get their best rates.There is a local trolley that does a circular route betweenthe local towns and some of the points of interest. You can get on and off at any stop and it only costs 25 cents. I will have copies of the schedule.RegardsBob McKay White Spear 59-61

This article appeared in The Wire.OLYMPIC TORCH RELAY SOUTH WEST SCOTLANDFriday 8 June began with an early start to enable us family friends and the general public to gather at Cairnryan (nearStranraer) for 6am before the roads were closed to traffic forthe Olympic Torch Relay. The weather was grey and overcastwith the threat of rain imminent. The first torch bearer tostart the Cairnryan leg was Harry Waugh an ex Denbury BoySoldier (1960-1962) who following a full military career wenton to achieve Great Britain Coach of Year in 1993 (Triathlon)and represented Great Britain in the Worlds Open WaterSwimming Championships and act as Great Britain LadiesTeam Manager in the first European Championships (winners).More recently Harry is still the only person to have skiedfrom John O` Groats to Land`s End and was a member of the50th Anniversary Ten Tors Expedition Team of ex Boys in 2010 and last year took part in an ex Boys team undertaking the`Coast to Coast trail in 12 days.The Olympic Torch Relay started with the sponsors vehicles acollection of buses and HGV s bedecked in bright colours andplaying music. These were followed by national news cameracrews filming the Olympic Torch bearer and supportingcrowds and followed by the various support vehicles. Theweather was kind to us and despite the gathering clouds andpick up bus breakdown Harry enjoyed his moment ofrecognition given for all his charitable works over manyyears.Despite the early start and the gloomy weather the turn outof the public was impressive with crowds lining the routethrough Cairnryan with the torch heading northwards toGlasgow following completion of its journey around NorthernIreland and Dublin.There will be few serving soldiers left who will remember theJunior Leaders Regiment Royal Corps of Signals based atDenbury Camp near Newton Abbott during the period 1957-67 when it was disbanded. However any ex boy will attest tothe positive influence it made to their lives of which Harry isa prime example. Well done Harry.

just found the site fantastic names i had forgotten remembered very sorry to hear about digger digweed we had some good times together remember he was a realy good sportsman in every way paddy coates lofty haslet made contact with lofty recently anyone remember me please get in touch my nic name don

Wow where have I been. Looking in the wrong places that s for sure. So many names I remember I hope the E- mails are up to date as I will be sending a few. So sorry to hear about Digger thanks to Buttons for letting me know about that and the Denbury sites. Will be very happy to hear fm anyone who may remember me. Will catch up with Joe and Nidge in Oz

Hello again Eddie. In the Gallery. Photographs section pix 381 and 383 were taken of the pass out parade when we left nig wing for our troops. You may be in one of those pictures. Regards Mike.

Hello Bryan and Brian both ex M troop in 58. My brother Derek (Dell) was in the troop at that time dont know if you remember him I did put a troop photo from Easter 58 with him in the front row. in the photo section.regards terry.

Ref the caption on photo 430 That was not the last pass off parade in BDs As I passed out in BDs in 1962 and did not wear a forage hat but we wore berets.

Virginia Reunion 2013.As you may all know the VA reunion in 2012 was postponed until June of 2013. I am planning on it taking place between June 6th and June 10th 2013 in Kilmarnock VA. I will be posting a list of local points of interest as well as a suggested itinerary within the next week or so. I ll also send out details on local hotels. The closest airports are Richmond VA and Newport News VA (about an hour)-I will be available to pick up at the airports. All who are interest let me know and Iwill start to make arrangments.Best regardsBob McKay

For Kieth Harding I was in 249 from nov 68 til nov 69 mate had indulgance flight when my stepfather died and never went back there unfortunately wish I had . Regards Eddie

What a brill afternoon met up with Mike Butchers first time we had met for 50 years had our own little reunion at a pub called two mile oak between Totnes and Flogget (Newton Abbot) he is caravanning for two weeks would not have missed it for anything really looking forward to reunion in September. see you soon