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SUMMARY:Branch Annual Dinner
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of our 78th year as a Branch\, we are in the process of organising our Annual Dinner 2026. \nWe welcome attendance from all Branch members\, the widows of former Branch members\, and our many “Friends of the Branch”. \nWe also welcome applications from fellow Grenadiers and the widows of former Grenadiers irrespective of whether they are\, or are not\, living or working in Kent\, or are members of our Branch or the wider Association. \nONCE A GRENADIER\, ALWAYS A GRENADIER! \n\n\n\nBooking: During 2026\, booking pro formas will be emailed\, or posted\, to all Branch members and to Friends of the Branch for whom we have contact details and who have attended previously. Completed pro formas\, with payment\, should be returned soonest thereafter and certainly no later than by 1700 hrs on Monday 31 August 2026. Other Grenadiers wanting to attend and be added to our planning list\, are requested to send their details to us via our Contact Us page so that we may communicate further with you.\nVenue: The Masonic Hall\, Windmill Street\, Hythe\, Kent CT21 6BH\nTimings: 1830 for 1900 hrs\nCost: This has yet to be costed\, but – like in previous years – will be as “affordable” as we can make it.\nDrinks: Port will be served at the table for the Loyal Toasts. Guests are kindly requested to purchase any additional beverages from the bar.\nDress: Lounge suit\, or jacket/blazer\, collar and tie for gentlemen and cocktail style dress or equivalent for ladies.\nMenu: As our planning progresses\, a pre-booked choice of starter\, main course and sweet will be published. In addition there will be a cheese board\, mints with tea or coffee served.\n\n\n\n13/09/2025 | Masonic Hall\, Hythe\, KentBRANCH ANNUAL DINNER0000Days00Hrs00Min00Sec
URL:https://www.kentgrenadiers.co.uk/event/annual-dinner/
LOCATION:Masonic Hall\, Windmill Street\, Hythe\, Kent\, CT21 6BH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Dinners & Parties
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ORGANIZER;CN="Events Co-Ordinator":MAILTO:info@kentgrenadiers.co.uk
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SUMMARY:September 2026 Branch Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Scheduled date of our bi-monthly Branch meeting. \nPlease note the 1115 hrs start time. \nThis meeting is being held one week earlier that our usual 3rd Sunday of a meeting month.  This enables us to deconflict with the weekend and date surrounding our 2026 Annual Dinner. \nIn addition to physical attendance\, the Hon. Secretary will organise a Microsoft Teams meeting for members\, plus any Branch widows and Friends of the Branch who would like to attend it. Please contact the Hon. Secretary (info@kentgrenadiers.co.uk) if you are in one of those categories and wish to receive a Microsoft Teams invite. \nMembers are requested to notify the Hon. Secretary if they cannot attend physically or via Microsoft Teams. \nAn after-meeting Sunday luncheon and raffle will also be organised and held at a venue nearby.  Profits from the after-luncheon raffle will be donated to charity.
URL:https://www.kentgrenadiers.co.uk/event/branch-meeting-september/
LOCATION:Hythe Sports & Social Club\, 2 St Leonards Road\, Hythe\, Kent\, CT21 6EN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hon. Secretary":MAILTO:info@kentgrenadiers.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260905T183000
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SUMMARY:Sergeant's Mess Past and Present Club Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Regimental Headquarters has posted the following detail with regards the 127th Sgt’s Mess Past and Present Annual Dinner: \n\nDate: Saturday 5th September 2026\nVenue: Old Bell Hotel – Derby (Google search reveals: (51 Sadler Gate\, Derby DE1 3NQ).  https://bellhotelderby.co.uk/)\nPrice\, menus and booking procedure: Contact the RQMS at RHQ\nOrganiser: WOII (RQMS RHQ) Chris Friess\n\n\nThis is an opportunity for the Regiment’s Past and Present members of the Sergeant’s Mess\, along with their ladies\, to come together and enjoy an evening dinner together.
URL:https://www.kentgrenadiers.co.uk/event/sergeants-past-and-present-dinner/
LOCATION:The Old Bell Hotel (Derby)\, 51 Sadler Gate\, Derby\, DE1 3NQ
CATEGORIES:Dinners & Parties,Of Military Interest
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SUMMARY:July 2026 Branch Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Scheduled date of our bi-monthly Branch meeting. \nPlease note the 1115 hrs start time. \nIn addition to physical attendance\, the Hon. Secretary will organise a Microsoft Teams meeting for members\, plus any Branch widows and Friends of the Branch who would like to attend it. Please contact the Hon. Secretary (info@kentgrenadiers.co.uk) if you are in one of those categories and wish to receive a Microsoft Teams invite. \nMembers are requested to notify the Hon. Secretary if they cannot attend physically or via Microsoft Teams. \nAn after-meeting Sunday luncheon and raffle will also be organised and held at a venue nearby.  Profits from the after-luncheon raffle will be donated to charity. \nHythe Sports & Social Club and online via Microsoft Teams | Sunday 13/07/2025JULY 2025 BRANCH MEETING0000Days00Hrs00Min00Sec
URL:https://www.kentgrenadiers.co.uk/event/branch-meeting-july/
LOCATION:Hythe Sports & Social Club\, 2 St Leonards Road\, Hythe\, Kent\, CT21 6EN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hon. Secretary":MAILTO:info@kentgrenadiers.co.uk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260627
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260628
DTSTAMP:20260613T234508
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SUMMARY:Armed Forces Day (UK Wide)
DESCRIPTION:This is the date of the National Armed Forces Day. \nArmed Forces Day (formerly known as Veterans’ Day) in the United Kingdom is an annual event celebrated in late June.  It commemorates the service of men and women in the British Armed Forces.  The day was first observed in 2006 as Veterans’ Day\, with a focus on honouring living ex-servicemen and women.  In 2009\, the name was changed to Armed Forces Day.  The date was chosen to coincide with the anniversary of the first investiture of the Victoria Cross in 1857. \nPlease visit Armed Forces Day for further details
URL:https://www.kentgrenadiers.co.uk/event/armed-forces-day/
LOCATION:UK Wide\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Of Military Interest,Parades
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SUMMARY:Armed Forces Day Celebrations (Hythe\, Kent)
DESCRIPTION:This is the date of the Armed Forces Day celebrations that will take place in Hythe\, Kent. \nIt is set a week earlier than the Folkestone Armed Forces Day to avoid a conflict of interest and allow military veterans and others to enjoy both venues. \nArmed Forces Day (formerly known as Veterans’ Day) in the United Kingdom is an annual event celebrated in late June.  It commemorates the service of men and women in the British Armed Forces.  The day was first observed in 2006 as Veterans’ Day\, with a focus on honouring living ex-servicemen and women.  In 2009\, the name was changed to Armed Forces Day.  The date was chosen to coincide with the anniversary of the first investiture of the Victoria Cross in 1857. \nWe have been advised that this year’s Armed Forces Day celebrations (in Hythe) will be held in Oaklands Park\, 1 Stade Street\, Hythe CT21 6BD.
URL:https://www.kentgrenadiers.co.uk/event/armed-forces-day-celebrations-hythe-kent/
LOCATION:Oaklands Park and Bandstand\, Oaklands\, Hythe\, Kent\, CT21 6BD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Of Military Interest,Parades
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