Bridlington: A big celebration weekend is coming up in Bridlington courtesy of the Royal British Legion. It all takes place in the Leisureworld on Friday to Sunday, September 22 to 24.

Friday night from 18.15 there will be a 1940s Themed dance with fancy dress and music from 20.00hrs to 23.30hrs. Tickets £5.

On Saturday the RAF Regimental Band will entertain from 19.15 to 21.30 followed by Opus 1, a band from Hull, who will carry on until midnight. A raffle and tombola will be run.

On Sunday there will be a church service at noonwith a march led by the Royal Signals Northern Band. Buses will be provided from the Priory Church to Leisureworld for non-marchers.

There wll then be a band concert for 45 minutes. Sunday is free but a weekend ticket is available for £10 to cover all events. If you are interested ring Barry Moody on 0126 267 6622.

About 30 standards usually attend this annual event, if yours is going inform the organisers.

  • The Neptune Association: Annual reunion lunch with annual meeting and Memorial Service to commemorate the 56th anniversary of the loss of Neptune and Kandahar will be held at the National Arboretum, Alrewas, near Lichfield, on October 28. Call Nick Wright on 01278 734584.
  • HMS Eagle:. The final commission reunion for shipmates serving 1969-72 Reunion organised for October 21 in Warrington. Details from Mike Ellis 0208 995 9778 or write to Flat 2, 5, Bolton Road, Chiswick, London W4 3TE.
  • Royal Army Pay Corps: Seeking old pals from RAPC Rayid and Dhekelia 1955-56. Remember Beirut 1956? If you were there call 01889 579561 or e-mail stndws@aol.com.
  • RAOC Hillsea: Intake of September 20, 1956. A large picture is available of L/Cpl Parker's squad. Includes Ezzard, Grossman, Elke, Woodruff, Fraser, Forman and others. If you would like a copy call 01625 528482.
  • RAF West Kirby Association: The sixth reunion and annual meeting on September 29-30. Call Terry Barry on 0118 983 3088 or e-mail: rafwestkirby@tiscal.co.uk
  • The RAF Museum: This museum at Davidson Moor in Cornwall is open until at least the end of September. Call David Keast 01840 213266.
  • Salerno: It was on September 12, 1943, that the Germans launched a counter attack with tanks and artillery on the allied bridgehead at Salerno. The enemy were entrenched and over the next few days tried to drive the Fifth Army back. The Allies landed rein-forcements and by the 16th were gaining the upper hand. The Germans later began their withdrawal.
DIARY DATES

Today: Royal Marines Association meet in the Dovesdale Club at 19.30hrs.

Thursday: Burma Star Association, Social in Lilycroft working men's club at 19.30hrs.