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Major Barry Andrews is the new president of the Dorset PRA, he has recently taken over from Gen Sir Geoffrey Howlett

Very sorry to read the sad news of the passing of George Moodie,would be very obliged if someone will pass on my sincere condolences to his wife Hilary and family.Hilary came from my home town in Yorkshire. this is really sad news, he was a great bloke.

My best regards to all branch members, old and new, I often remeber the good times we had with association.

I was with the 15th Scotish Batt.
I was permenent staff at York Hill Drill Hall Glasgow
From May 1953 till February 1956
Recalled in August 1956 and went to Cyprus to join 3 Para

George Moodie RIP.

As a Mark of respect for our great friend George Moodie, the Branch Meeting which was to be held in our home the Polish Club on Tues 17th Jan is now cancelled.

George Moodie RIP.

Gentlemen a very sad time indeed I am very sad to announce the passing away of George Moodie, George passed away on Sunday afternoon in Kirkcaldy,s Victoria hospital with his loving family at his bedside.
This is a day the Branch was not looking forward to we have lost a true gentleman and he will be sorely missed by all who ever met this Paratrooper.

The branch would like to send it's condolences to all his family.

hi to dave gatherum, just a note to make com's a lot of 10 platoon lads are going to blackpool in february see if you can make it mucka. stay low move fast ,jim nicholson.

Hello Tich,

Great web site, and great that you are now all well on your road to doing some good charity collections for the branch. If it's anything like the Nottingham Branch the year ahead will be lots of fun for all, plus make some money for our military charities and airborne forces in need.

Good luck to you all!

Mark Holding
(Treasurer Nottingham Branch)

Hello Taff,
thanks for getting in touch and yes very sadly it was the very same Jack Lemmon a great man I worked very closely with over the years. Jack died from cancer it seems it was very quick in the end.

I hope this finds you well Taff.

Tich Teevan. Fife PRA.

Gents

I have just heard about the death of Jack Lemmon. Can anyone confirm if this was the same Jack Lemmon who was MTO 1 Para in 2003/2004 as everything seems to fit in with his address etc, if so, anyone aware of how Jack died please? I was his details NCO in 2003/2004 and we worked closely together every day

Thanks very much to the Nottingham PRA (Bill & Mark) for the great help in setting up our Branch charity collection team, beers will be bought in the future.
Tich.

Hello to all at the Fife Branch from a Dundonian living in Nottingham. Glad to catch up with you all! Tich, thanks for the heads-up on your website. If you can send me your Branch meeting place, I may be able to drop in on one of the very few occaisions when I am at home in Dundee; and in case any of you are in this area we meet at the Beeston RBL Club, West End, Beeston, Nottingham.

Great Work Gents. It was a pleasure to serve with you Tich - Utrinque Paratus.

Great website....Myself I was in the Army for 25 years and a member of the Belgian Para Commandos...Thanks for sharing your stories

Who Dares Wins!!!!!

RESPECT!!!

Maryse

Hi Guys.
Just to let you all know that Big Fred Mcfarlane (3 Para) passed away after a long illness.He was a great character and was well known to all at the Battle School and Brecon Town. God Bless him and his family.

Hi Guys, Have been keeping up to date withe branch, heard that Airborne Forces Day was a great success and that Bert was sober at least alf of the time...really sorry I missed that. We are being posted to Germany in November but will stay in touch.

Padre Bob

A very good site, well done.

Hi Frank
Good to hear from you. You are always in our thoughts.Chic was home from Goa recently and is looking fit as a fiddle (Not bad for an old 3 Para soldier) He keeps in touch as often as he can. He is thinking about heading to Cambodia for a while he said the lager is cheaper there!! You will always be welcome at the branch Frank. Hope you and your good lady get up here soon. Take care my friend and keep in touch. Regards, Bill.

I t`s good to see that the branch is still going strong, i have`nt been a member now for a longt time ever since my mate Ramsey passed away. Had some great times up there and alot of good memories,the branch has lost a lot of it`s members over the years and i would imagine, by now there wont be many that i know,but anyway my regards and best wishes to all members of the branch. And to big Bill D. and Jimmy Cribbin,Ian Reidand the rest ,i would love to have a pint and a dram wi ye and talk the old days.Imight just get up there again sometime with a bit O luck. Has anyone heard from Chick Clark.

good to see the branch up and running to a good standard the PERTH branch hope to have a web site up and running soon will keep in touch with you dougie (AIRBORNE ALL THE WAY)

Greetings to all in the Kingdom of FIFE

Great site Tich its give me a few ideas many thanks

Pete Elcock
The SandPit

Hello Mark,
I am guessing but it sounds like Bill Donaldson, do you live local we are looking for members I am Ex 2 Para myself finished in 2004.

Tich Teevan.

I was watching the Dunfermline Half Marathon today (Sun 26/07/2011) and a member of Fife PRA came over to me (I was wearing my Para Reg T Shirt, Ex 2Para) and said Hi and shook my hand. Its quite amazing really. It does'nt matter when or where any of us served, we are all brothers. It made my day. You did not give me your name. I see you in some of the pictures though, you were wearing a Help for Heros and Para Reg wrist band. Love the Website.

All the Best to you all

Mark

Dougie, thanks for passing on this link, it's a great site. Utrinqe Paratus!

hi all was a good meeting last night also looking forward to 9th of july re barbacue

My Cous Dougie Cameron and moi was in Golden Acorn where I met Billy whom gave moi card. Myself Royal Marine

Great link....................

Hello Dan,
great to hear from you I will put an application form in the post for you. Thanks very much for your gift to the Branch. I will let the members know on the next meeting.

Tich.

Hi everybody,
Just a quick hello from Kintail, enjoyed looking at the site.
Good to hear your in country Chic, hopefully bang in to you before your off again.
Is it possible to get an application form for the Polish Club, I was a member once but that will have run out a while ago.
Hope everyone is well.
Regards Dan.

hi brothers back from india a month ago just trying to be come computer literate never to old to learn well maybe.hopeall are well at branch .I will set up email address soon when iget used to this type writer.Finished with INDIA because of visa problems having tostay out for 2 months,been good 10 years so cant complain.CAMBODIA here i come in october. Can i become treasurer again just to assist my life style ,dont understand why my replacement did not join me ha ha.lost all my phone no s for you guys in fife hope to see you all soon txt me at 07570819751.

Branch Charity Bridge walk cancellation

Due to unforeseen circumstances the Branch charity bridge walk which was scheduled for Saturday the 23 April has had to be postponed until further notice.

hi to all members. have been passed my medical board for sheltered housing might get housed in john hunter complex st brysdale place next to police station in kirkcaldy very central tesco store bus station post office all near will be very handy not far from polish club but stairs are out re brittle bone in my body regards dougie

Just to say Hi , and I enjoyed looking at your web site,
Kind Regards,
Mike Andrews ex 3 Para.

Outstanding website. Just a shoutout to All My Paratrooper Brothers. Made it over to UK back in May 2004 for 60th anniv. of D-Day with C-47 Club.
Had a great time, presented wreath at Cambridge American Military Cemetery. God Bless You all and Your Families.
ALL THE WAY AND THEN SOME Bobby Wingate US Army Airborne Veteran 1973-80 ( B2/325th ABN INF Wpn's Plt 81's 1973-77)

Ok pal look after yourself.

Tich.

hi tich .doctor said i cant drive due to the medication that he gave me re the serious pain that i have but my thoughts will be with you all have a good meeting

hi tich still have the affects of the shingles after the ifection seaced due to the rhumatoid athritic problem still have a lot of after pain in my chest its doing me in have been applling sheltered housing have a appointment next thursday my back bedroom and front bedroom was flodded out by the the two emty flats next door to me also have water coming throught my front door if im feeling okay will be at the meeting now on cruthes i also have btittle bones tich regards dougie

Hello Dougie,
how are you keeping i have not heard from you for a while, are you okay and will you make it to the Polish Club next Tues?

Tich.

Hi just thought i would say hello to anyone who may remember me at the Lodge

Hello Gents,

I found you following a link on Facebook. Great site, will probably visit again.

Regards

Mike, (Ex- RMP Para Coy)

Gentlemen,
It is with great sadness that I have to inform you that Capt Jack Lemmon, PSAO 21 SAS died on Thursday 20 January 11 at home after a short illness.

Jack served for most of his career with 2 PARA where he finished his non commissioned career as RSM. Jack served as a Late Entry Officer in a variety of Regimental appointments finishing as the OC PCAU where he will be remembered for his enthusiasm for parachuting.

The funeral will be held on Friday 28 January at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth, Dyfed SA67 8UD at 1430hrs and all are welcome to attend. Letters of condolences should be sent to his wife at the following address:

Mrs Julie Lemmon, Pen Rallt House, Llanbysul, SA44 5XU
No flowers please, but donations to one of the following service charities would be greatly appreciated; The Parachute Regiment Charity, Army Benevolent Fund, Help for Heroes or SAS Regimental Associations.

PD Rodgers
Regtl Sec

Thanks Alex.

Tich.

I HAVE JUST FOUND OUT THAT THE FUNERAL IS ON MONDAY 17-01-11 AT CHARNOCK RICHARD CREMATORIUM I HAD BEEB MISS INFORMEDAS TO WHEN THIS WAS
THANK YOU
ALEX HOLM,ES

Happy New Year everyone.

Tich.

Good Site - very impressive, all the best Chalky.

Hello Dougie,
we all fully understand I will pass on your regards to his family. See you soon.

Tich.

Bill's funeral will be held on Wed 29th Dec at Kirkcaldy crematorium at 13.30 and afterwards Bills family ask if you could come back to our home the polish club in Kirkcaldy for a bite to eat and a drink.

We all look forward to your support.

Fife PRA.

Hello Dougie,
really sorry to hear that, get in front of the telly and keep warm, will you make it to Bill's funeral on the 29th?

Tich.

hi all have now ended up shingles on left side of my front chest with the medication im on for the rhumatiod athritic problem that i have the pain
is terrible whth all that is going on with me regards dougie

sorry to hear about bill death rip

Hello Guys,
I have the very sad job of informing you that Bill Dickson a great friend to the Parachute Regiment and the Branch sadly passed away this afternoon at 15.30 in Ninewells Hospital Dundee, it seems that Bill's heart could not cope with his operation.

I will keep you informed with all the details as they are made.

Tich Teevan (Fife PRA).

Hello guys just a quick note to let you know that our good friend Bill Dickson is in Hospital. Bill has been complaining of pains in his right foot for a while and was telling everyone he was getting it seen to. Bill was taken into hospital from his local GP's and had an operation the same day to remove his right leg below the knee as he was suffering from severe gangrene.

Bill is recovering well and is in ward 10 at Ninewells Hospital Dundee, The branch would like to wish Bill a speady recovery and we hope to see him up and about as soon as possible.

Hi there to all the members, some old and some new and of course to my old friend Bill Donaldson; its been a long time since last we saw each other .Just been looking through the web page at the photos, did i see George Moody there, and i certainly recognised Jimmy Cribben, couldn`t really miss that grin, hope you guys are all keeping well . Its good to see that the branch has kept going ,keep it up lads.You were a great bunch of men,sadly there are a few who din`t come back from patroll. There were some really good Christmas dances at the old masonic hall in Leslie, All the very best to you lads for Cristmas and hope you all have a great new year,
email / franklaw877@btinternet.com

thanks for the information re 11th i would not be able to attend re weather and my walking pure ice all over pavements and roads lets hope weather is better for next meeting regards to all and all have a merry exmas and a guid new year regards dougie

The Christmas drinks planned for the Polish Club on the 11th Dec is now cancelled due to the weather, a decision was taken early as it was felt that the conditions were not getting better quick enough and the last thing we need is people driving and travelling when they don,t need to.

The next meeting will be the 3rd Tuesday in January at the Polish Club at 19.30hrs , Bill Donaldson will be collecting 200 Branch Christmas cards from me and will do his best to deliver them to you in the run up to Christmas if you would like some of them then give Bill a call to make sure he drops some off for you.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Hi Titch, Im not sure , hes from Canterbury it might have been from the Para2 site or the 2para reunion club as they are both aware of us in this part of the world. Al Jones put up a link on the reunion site and I made them aware thru a post on the Para2 site. I never thought to ask him.

hi .found tich bill and kenny on facebook your sites are very clean

Great to hear from you Chalkie, keep in touch.

Tich.

Great news Bert how did he hear about the site?

Tich.

I had an e-mail from a guy (Dave White) who is on one of my photos from Bahrain 63-64 the guy who is in kneeling position on the old Arab Dhow it just shows what the internet can do, I haven`t heard or seen him since the early 60s.it really is a small world. Bert

Thanks again Dougie :) xx

hi tich will be along on the 11th but cant touch bevvy but will still enjoy regard dougie

hi marina. you made the grade

Like this site Thanks to Dougie Cameron :)

Just a note to remind everyone about our Christmas drinks they are on the 11 Dec at our home the Polish Club in Kirkcaldy the drinking starts at 13.30, come along have a few drinks with the lads .

Tich.

EXCELLENT WEBSITE, AFTER SURFING THE SITE, NOW IN COMM,S WITH BERT SINCLAIR, IF YOU REMEMBER ME? SEE YOU IN BLACKPOOL NEXT YEAR,ALL THE BEST. CHALKIE W

hi tich . photos look great many thanks if i find any more will bring to if allowed regard dougie

Hello Dougie,
thats your 2nd set of pics added let me know ifyou have any more and when you have finished your write up and I will add that as well, see you on the 11th.

Tich.

thanks tich. its a good site plenty to read thanks again regards

Hello Dougie,
that's the 15 Para link added, catch you later.

Tich.

Welome to our new Hon Members and to the visit of Tim Gatherum one of the Original members from 1992. Sincerely hope this site intrduces new members to a group where frendship and camaraderie are the best. We hold meetings once a month but many casual social events and visits inbetween. Come along and join us.

hi tich .could you put the link the 15th battallion the parachute regiment [ 15para sv. it tells the hole story from the start to the present day thanks dougie

hi tich just seen photos they look fine very pleased thanks will look out some more will see you tommorow

Hello Guys,
thats the Paypal donations button on the site now lets get in them flee bitten wallets of yours and see what you can find.

Tich.

Hi Danny.
Good to hear from you.Hope you are well and snow free up there. Look forward to your next visit to the branch. All the guys are doing well and looking forward to christmas as much as the proverbial Turkey.All the best to loraine and that good looking ewe. Bill

Hi everyone,
I have just visited the site for the first time and I enjoyed it very much.
I dont feel quite so isolated up here now, and it is great to be able to keep up with whats going on, at the press of a button.
I was even a bit surprised to catch myself in one of the photographs - with a moustache! shows how long ago that was taken.
Anyway great job, cant predict when I will be able to 'attend something' but it was always that way. Hope your all well. Danny.

I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Tich in creating a marvellous web site. It is definitely first class. Cheers Muckers

Hello Mac,
how are you doing mate,

Tich & Helen.

Hey Guys,

Just thought i would say what a great site. have been in Edinburgh for the past 4 years after re-joining into the MPGS. Have finally got hold of Al Moodie on the tinternet via facebook. keep up the good work....

hi . bill donalson called in with my news letter and a chat today bill saw my photos that i will be bringing on the 19ths was great to chat with bill regards dougie

Great to hear from you Dougie and looking forward to seeing you at the meeting.

Tich.

hi tich just 3 weeks tomorrow since i had my hip surgery have all my photos ready for the site and i will be at the next meeting have little problem with my liver due to medication that im on so have to get sorted out and keep looking forward regards dougie

It was a great night Dougie,
I have loads of pics that Alex has taken and I will upload them to the site over the next few days.

Tich.

i hope you all enjoyed your market dance last night regards dougie

Hello Dougie,
really sorry to hear about your fall, we will be thinking about you tonight at our Market Garden dance in kennoway.

keep in touch.

Tich.

Hello Lorraine,
great to hear from you, from the other side of the world, we are all very proud to have Jimmy in the Branch he does a great job keeping us on our toes.

I look forward to when you are over next so we can meet up and have a few drinks.

keep in touch.

Tich.

Hello Padre Bob,
that would be great, we would all look forward to it, if there is anything you need, you know you only need to ask, we are all thinking of you and the men.

keep safe.

Tich.

Hello Mike,
thanks very much for getting in touch and letting us know your feelings, and keep up the greatwork you are doing and if you would like to come along to one of our functions with your good lady wife then please get in touch , you are more than welcome.

Keep in touch.

Tich.

Just a quick message to let you all know that you do a fantastic job for charities. As I live in Australia I love to log onto your website and check out what you are all up to and it allows me to see recent pictures and events that my dad Jimmy Gribbin is involved in. Thanks again. Keep up the good work.

Lorraine Simpson
Perth
Western Australia

Hi Padre Bob, you`ll be pleased to know I stopped drinking the day they introduced guzzling. I hope everything is well with you and your family, if you are staying in A/ghan for a bit keep low and move fast that way we`ll see you in 2011 when you meet up with us. stay safe. Bert.

Hi Tich,

I am afraid the connection speed here is too slow for sending pics but I am due home fairly soon. I will let you know when I am coming north maybe bring Colin along and we could show some pics and give a bit of a report what do you think?

Yours ever

Bob.

Hello
just dropping you a note to say how welcome we were made buy the folk on the stall yesterday , One of your lads clocked my Tshirt .as i did The Paras-10 bergan run at Catterick on this very day, 1 year ago . I was very hounered that he thanked me and shook my hand for my effort and the money i raised. i think what you lads do is excellent and that you have my support in all that you do ,If there is any other charity event coming up , I would be most willing to help out and to partake , as the training i do prior, helps to keep my beer belly in check. !
And buy the way , my wife and sister-inlaw both won a teddy from the tombola . HAHAHA
All the best from you adopted Airborne brother
mike robertson
Arbroath.
mrobertsonoil@aol.com

Hello Bob,
great to hear from you a real shame you can't be with us at the Market Garden Dance but we all understand, but we will be thinking about you and the family, Any chance of some pics for the site, and a wee bit of an update now and again I know the guys are very interested. Just send any pics or info to the info@fifepra.co.uk address.

Great to hear from you.

Tich.

Hi Guys,

A note from Afghan, am enjoying the sunshine but the fishing is not up to much!

Sorry we can't be with you all for the Market Garden dance hope to see folks towards the end of the year.

Yours ever

Bob.

P.S. Bert don't drink to much!

Thanks Dougie,
can you bring it up at the next meeting?

Tich.

hi. all members of the pra can be card carrying members of bookers cash and carry all food products are vat free you pay vat on drinks and other non food items some thing to think about regards

Hello Davie,
thanks for the message are you local to Fife?

Tich.

I wish good luck to Fife Branch and particularly any who remember me from 15 PARA and 4 PARA. Keep up the good work,
Davie Howie

Ar Dhia, Alba is ar Banrigh!

hi tich. great news i will be at the next meeting and will bring my photos to be put on site

Hello Dougie,
Great news, the meeting was held for the last time in the Clansman Public House last night, a vote was taken from the members present and the move was voted in and we will be moving to the Polish Club in Kirkcaldy , the next meeting will be held at the Polish Club on Tues the 21st September 2010 at 19.30hrs. I am looking forward to a bright future in Kirkcaldy.

Tich.

hi tich .any word on moving the meeting from clansman inn leslie to the polish club kirkcaldy