Public events 2019
Only Public Events only will be posted on this page as a News Item.
All other events which are for open for SAMA 82 Members to attend will be published under the “Calender of Events”,
N.B. only registered SAMA (82) members will be able to view this section. If you know of an event (s) not listed here please feel free to contact SAMA 82 office – please click here
Please check these pages regularly for notification of events that may interest you.
All other events which are for open for SAMA 82 Members to attend will be published under the “Calender of Events”,
N.B. only registered SAMA (82) members will be able to view this section. If you know of an event (s) not listed here please feel free to contact SAMA 82 office – please click here
Please check these pages regularly for notification of events that may interest you.
SATURDAY 1st JUNE 2019
HMS Collingwood, Fareham – Open Day
A fantastic event will take place at HMS Collingwood, Fareham, Hampshire, when the establishment opens its gates for the annual Open Day, sponsored by Eight Wealth Management, featuring the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity (RNRMC) Field Gun Competition.
The Field Gun Competition will feature crews from across the UK and as far afield as Gibraltar competing for the coveted Brickwoods Trophy.
The competition is fast and furious and requires 18-man teams to run, dismantle, reassemble and fire the gun in the shortest possible time. Strength, stamina, and team work are essential in this challenge. The selected crew members began training in March. During the Open Day there will be attractions, entertainment and displays designed to capture the imagination of everyone.
Please visit their website for further details & prices etc.
HMS Collingwood, Fareham – Open Day
A fantastic event will take place at HMS Collingwood, Fareham, Hampshire, when the establishment opens its gates for the annual Open Day, sponsored by Eight Wealth Management, featuring the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity (RNRMC) Field Gun Competition.
The Field Gun Competition will feature crews from across the UK and as far afield as Gibraltar competing for the coveted Brickwoods Trophy.
The competition is fast and furious and requires 18-man teams to run, dismantle, reassemble and fire the gun in the shortest possible time. Strength, stamina, and team work are essential in this challenge. The selected crew members began training in March. During the Open Day there will be attractions, entertainment and displays designed to capture the imagination of everyone.
Please visit their website for further details & prices etc.
George Birkett
South central co-ordiantor
WEDNESDAY 12 JUNE 2019
South Atlantic Medal Association (1982) – Charity Golf Day YEOVIL GOLF CLUB – Teetimes from 0930 to 1230
Teams of 4 Players, best 2 stableford scores to count. Full allowance subject to max of Men 28, Ladies 36
Entrance Fee £160 per team of 4 (includes running buffet on completion of round)
Team Prizes will be awarded to the Winning Team and Runners Up, with individual prizes for Nearest the Pin and Longest Drive (Men and Ladies) on nominated holes
Entrance Forms are available by email from redrascal@tiscali.co.uk or by post – Mr E Howe, 20 King Ina Road, Somerton, Somerset TA11 6JX
South Atlantic Medal Association (1982) – Charity Golf Day YEOVIL GOLF CLUB – Teetimes from 0930 to 1230
Teams of 4 Players, best 2 stableford scores to count. Full allowance subject to max of Men 28, Ladies 36
Entrance Fee £160 per team of 4 (includes running buffet on completion of round)
Team Prizes will be awarded to the Winning Team and Runners Up, with individual prizes for Nearest the Pin and Longest Drive (Men and Ladies) on nominated holes
Entrance Forms are available by email from redrascal@tiscali.co.uk or by post – Mr E Howe, 20 King Ina Road, Somerton, Somerset TA11 6JX
Eddie Howe
FRIDAY 14th JUNE 2019
FI Liberation Day Wreath Laying Ceremony in Chorley – 14th June 2019
There is a Falklands Islands Liberation Day Wreath Laying Ceremony in Chorley (Lancashire) Location:- The War Memorial, Atley Park, Park Road, Chorley, PR7 1QN
Time:- 10.30hrs with a two minute silence at 11.00hrs
Parking is in the nearby car parks.
This is a very laid back family friendly Service – with no marching. After the Service, all attendees are invited to the local Weatherspoons (buy your own drinks/food etc)
FI Liberation Day Wreath Laying Ceremony in Chorley – 14th June 2019
There is a Falklands Islands Liberation Day Wreath Laying Ceremony in Chorley (Lancashire) Location:- The War Memorial, Atley Park, Park Road, Chorley, PR7 1QN
Time:- 10.30hrs with a two minute silence at 11.00hrs
Parking is in the nearby car parks.
This is a very laid back family friendly Service – with no marching. After the Service, all attendees are invited to the local Weatherspoons (buy your own drinks/food etc)
SATURDAY 20th JULY 2019
Pre War Prescott Car Day – Cheltenham
The Pre-War Prescott day organised by the Morris Minor Register. These are the pre-war Morris Minors not the later 1950’s Minor 1000 “Noddy Cars”.
Prescott is a hill climb close to Bishops Cleeve near Cheltenham. Address is Gotherington, Cheltenham GL52 9RD.
Web site link is : prewarprescott.com.
Camping on site available from Friday 19 July to Sunday 21st of July. Cost is camping for £5.00 a night in the paddock and the event does run for the weekend.
The cost of entry is £15.00, however sponsorship for 10 tickets has been secured.
Pre War Prescott Car Day – Cheltenham
The Pre-War Prescott day organised by the Morris Minor Register. These are the pre-war Morris Minors not the later 1950’s Minor 1000 “Noddy Cars”.
Prescott is a hill climb close to Bishops Cleeve near Cheltenham. Address is Gotherington, Cheltenham GL52 9RD.
Web site link is : prewarprescott.com.
Camping on site available from Friday 19 July to Sunday 21st of July. Cost is camping for £5.00 a night in the paddock and the event does run for the weekend.
The cost of entry is £15.00, however sponsorship for 10 tickets has been secured.
Pre War Prescott (cont)
Please contact the SAMA (82) office by email to register for the free tickets by 15th June and indicate if you would like to participate if there is a possibility of seats in the scenic tour in a vintage car on the Sunday.
Tim Parrott will be taking a car up the hill climb 3 times and have a spare seat for any lucky or unlucky volunteers. First come first serve. If you take a ticket and someone does not check in at the stand on the day, then there will be a fine!
Tim Parrott and Chris Jones will be on the SAMA stand throughout the weekend.
SAMA SAS veterans from Hereford will hopefully will be in attendance and may bring a “”Pink Panther” land-rover. In addition Tim Lewis may have a WWII Willy’s Jeep. Tim Parrott will have his light green 1938 MG TA Midget.
There are Beer tents and a Bar-B-Que, all at reasonable rates plus a free Jazz Band.
Please contact the SAMA (82) office by email to register for the free tickets by 15th June and indicate if you would like to participate if there is a possibility of seats in the scenic tour in a vintage car on the Sunday.
Tim Parrott will be taking a car up the hill climb 3 times and have a spare seat for any lucky or unlucky volunteers. First come first serve. If you take a ticket and someone does not check in at the stand on the day, then there will be a fine!
Tim Parrott and Chris Jones will be on the SAMA stand throughout the weekend.
SAMA SAS veterans from Hereford will hopefully will be in attendance and may bring a “”Pink Panther” land-rover. In addition Tim Lewis may have a WWII Willy’s Jeep. Tim Parrott will have his light green 1938 MG TA Midget.
There are Beer tents and a Bar-B-Que, all at reasonable rates plus a free Jazz Band.
Area coordinators will be taking part in Armed forces days throughout the UK
Armed Forces Days 2019 -
We are pleased to announce that SAMA (82) will be in attendance at the Torbay, Plymouth, Littlehampton, Blackpool, Teignmouth & Weymouth event days.
We do hope to see many of you at these events.
We are pleased to announce that SAMA (82) will be in attendance at the Torbay, Plymouth, Littlehampton, Blackpool, Teignmouth & Weymouth event days.
We do hope to see many of you at these events.
Torbay 22th JUNE
Weymouth 22rd-24th JUNE
Teignmouth 23rd JUNE
Blackpool 24th to 30th JUNE
Plymouth 29th JUNE
Littlehampton 29th JUNE
Weymouth 22rd-24th JUNE
Teignmouth 23rd JUNE
Blackpool 24th to 30th JUNE
Plymouth 29th JUNE
Littlehampton 29th JUNE
For a full list of AFD events please click the link.
https://www.armedforcesday.org.uk
