Sad news Lt Michael JL â??Maxâ?Ø Bygrave arrived at Denbury Jan 63 as Troop Commander of Kohima by Mar 64 he was promoted to Capt and posted to 28 Sig Regt mid 65 my troop commander for two terms and himself and Sgt CN â??Peteâ?Ø Lightfoot RIP ensured we were a happy troop thank them both for ensuring I would be top of the barrack room (buckshee patrol leader) for the winter term but in Sep 65 after they had both left the troop was disbanded and was then second from the bottom in White Spear Max got in touch some time ago and we exchanged emails when he was living in Cornwall RIP Sir

Contact Message from Carl: ================================================ Your Name:: Maj (Retd) Carl Pearce RAEC Your Email:: carlcpearce@gmail.com Subject:: Staff member Message:: I have just been informed that Mike Bygrave (Capt M Bygrave R Signals OC Kohima Troop) sadly passed away recently (lae April 17). ================================================ Reply from Tony to Carl: Hello Carl Thank you for informing me of the recent passing away of Mike Bygraves. He was my Troop Commander whilst I served at Denbury Camp (1963-65). Would you like me to pass on the information to other ex-Denbury lads via the Comcen page on the site and the Facebook (Denbury Days). If you have funeral details I am sure some will also attend if possible. Thanks again Tony Gask ================================================ Email from Carl: Hi Tony As you were Kohima troop you may remember me as I was the RAEC officer with Kohima. I was the science dept and ran gymnastics and rugby hobbies. I played locally for Newton Abbot. Plese pass on the news to all. The funeral arrangements state that only his wife and daughters are to attend sad but it was in his will. His first wife who was the receptionist in the denbury dental centre passed me this info. Has anybody contact with Mike Adams of Iron troop ans was my best man but lost contact some time ago. Regards Carl Pearce

NOT The last parade-Saturday 17 June 2017 Further to my post of 24 February 2017. I can now confirm that as at 26 April 2017 RHQ RSA Blandford Camp has agreed that Ex Denbury Boys can lead the veteranâ??s parade on Saturday morning in recognition of the camp closing down 50 years ago this year. This will be a great honour for Denbury Boys and we all look forward to a large turnout including any in mobility scooters !! Just turn up on the day in your best bib and tucker red tie if you have one medals and beret. I hope to arrange some form of standard bearer to lead us around with some form of Denbury flag if one can be found. Timings for the start of the parade are not known yet but will follow in due course. Bernie Temmen Kohima 63-65(off & on)

Our 60th Anniversary this month! Renamed from 6 (Boys) Training Regiment to Junior Leaders Regiment Royal Signals exact date unknown however for the Presentation Parade they were Junior Leaders thanks to the Wire magazine: Thursday 4th April 1957 Major-General MS Wheatley CB CBE MIEE was the Inspecting Officer at the Presentation Parade You will find the details on denburyjuniorleaders.com

Would like John Freeman s contact details if possible. I m in South Australia at the moment then Victoria NSW QLD NT then back to WA

In some ways George I wasn t surprised by The Times article you mentioned except for the scale of the targeting. And I think it goes on more than we care to imagine. There was that old lady in Bristol who committed suicide after being harassed for money more than she could afford; ironically supporting the RBL. I did wonder whether it was just coincidence after I gave ?£45 to the St.John s Ambulance a few years ago I was bombarded by several other charities for donations very soon after. It would seem they share information whom to target. It makes you wonder how that fits in with the Data Protection Act. I was at least pleased to read the charities I give to by direct debit weren t mentioned.

A very pleasant surprise last week with a letter from Australia containing original Denbury photographs from John aka Helmet Freeman Iron Troop 62-64 the Iron Troop files now have be updated on denburyjuniorleaders.com to view go to TROOPS on the home page and scroll down to IRON Troop 1962 â?? 1963 thanks to Mick Kennedy the names are almost 100% complete however some help is needed for the 1964 names

I see from The Times this morning that a number of charities including the Royal British Legion have been fined for irregularities. It goes like this some well meaning and generous benefactor makes a donation the charities then send out teams to assess their wealth including size of property and general financial circumstances. I that person fits the criteria then are then targeted by the other charities in an effort to par them from more donations. This has been going on for years but sending out research teams is a new angle. Naturally invaluable lessons have been ignored and no pay pensions or bonuses are at risk. John le Carre eh?

I see from The Times this morning that a number of charities including the Royal British Legion have been fined for irregularities. It goes like this some well meaning and generous benefactor makes a donation the charities then send out teams to assess their wealth including size of property and general financial circumstances. If that person fits the criteria they are then targeted by the other charities in an effort to part them from more donations. This has been going on for years but sending out research teams is a new angle. Naturally invaluable lessons have been ignored and no pay pensions or bonuses are at risk. John le Carre eh?

Well Article 50 done. So what next. The Gibraltar spin by Spain in the Discussion document is I hope a Bargaining point if not then it is a bumpy road ahead. Without doubt and before we can discuss anything the Compo figure is no. 1 on the agenda. This will be in the region of 50/70 Billion euro. When this is out of the way then it s People. Can they stay or should they go. My bet is that if you were here before the referendum then you can stay. Same for Brits abroad. The future movement will be dependant on the next negotiations reference trade and Tariff s. If that works out then we are nearly home and dry. If it all goes Pear shape then it s a hard time for all. I as you know voted to stay but here we are lets get on with it. Be interesting to see if we end up nearly where we were in terms of movement trade etc. Chalky