Home Counties events

Area covered:
Oxfordshire
Berkshire
Buckinghamshire
Hampshire
Isle of Wight

Regional Director Fundraising
Colonel Simon Lane

Army Benevolent Fund
Wellington House c/o DMC Aldershot
Buller Barracks
Alisons Road
Aldershot
Hants
GU11 2XZ

Tel: 01252 348270
Fax: 01252 348271
Email: homecounties@armybenfund.org

DateEventLocationFurther details
17 FebLondon Irish RFC v Leicester Tigers (Collection)Madejeski Stadium ReadingContact: Alan Gower gower7559@talktalk.net or 01962 880859
8 MarGuided tour of REME museum with curry lunchREME museum, ArborfieldContact: Alan Gower gower7559@talktalk.net or 01962 880859
8 MarEvening Civic Band ConcertBicester Garrison TheatreContact: Richard Wilkins richard.wilkins590@qcis.mod.uk
16 AprSpring Curry LunchAbingdonContact: Major Tony Heybourn heybourn@btinternet.com
26 AprThe Cannon Ball: Champagne Reception, Dinner & Dancing to the Band of the Adjutant General's Corps Hosted by the Earl & Countess of PortsmouthFarleigh House, Basingstoke Contact: Mr James Russell CBE james@jrussell.org
TBCGolf Tournament ShrivenhamContact: WO1 (AcSM) SG Simpson ssimpson.hq@defenceacademy.mod.uk
3 MayReading FC v Tottenham Hotspurs FC (Collection) Madejeski Stadium ReadingContact: Alan Gower gower7559@talktalk.net or 01962 880859
4-5 MayAldershot Horse Show Tweseldown Race CourseAldershotContact homecounties@armybenfund.org or Mr Jeffery Jeremiah 01252 340646
8-11 MayRoyal Windsor Horse Show (Collection)WindsorContact: Alan Gower gower7559@talktalk.net or 01962 880859
11 MayAldershot Spring LunchAldershotContact: Mr Jeffery Jeremiah 01252 340646
11 MaySpring Curry LunchRoyal Yacht Squadron Cowes Contact: Maj Ian Ward ian_trish@hotmail.com
TBC JunGuided Tour of Saville Gardens including light supperWindsorContact: Alan Gower gower7559@talktalk.net or 01962 880859
15 JunSummer Fair Royal Military Academy SandhurstSandhurstContact: Alan Gower gower7559@talktalk.net or 01962 880859
21 JunReception in the Great Hall, Broughton Castle and Beating Retreat by Band of the Army Air CorpsBanburyContact: Nick Leadbetter naleadbetter@aol.com
29 JunReception, Musical Display and Beating Retreat by the Band of Grenadier GuardsPelham Place, Alton Col Cathie Kitchener OBE DSPAFCAD05@spva.mod.uk
4 JulyBeating RetreatAldershotContact: Mr Jeffery Jeremiah 01252 340646
5 JulClay ShootBicesterTeams of six invited to enter
Contact: Gary Beckett gbeckett_013@btopenworld.com
5/6 JulyAldershot Army ShowAldershotContact: Mr Jeffery Jeremiah 01252 340646
19 JulNewbury RacesNewburyContact: Alan Gower gower7559@talktalk.net or 01962 880859
27 JulGuided Battlefield Tour with lunch in the fieldLocation TBCContact: Nick Leadbetter naleadbetter@aol.com
31 JulMilitary Band to play during day. Evening Reception and Beating RetreatCheltenham Cricket FestivalContact: Nick Leadbetter naleadbetter@aol.com
5 SepReception & Beating RetreatHermitage Officers' MessContact: Alan Gower gower7559@talktalk.net or 01962 880859
20/21 SepRoyal Berkshire Show with ABF stand HermitageContact: Alan Gower gower7559@talktalk.net or 01962 880859
27 SepChoral concertWinchesterContact: Major Derek Rutherford dmrutherford@tiscali.co.uk
26 OctAldershot Autumn LunchAldershotContact: Mr Jeffery Jeremiah 01252 340646
2 NovTalk by Prof Richard Holmes with Reception and LunchHasebrouck Officers' Mess, ArborfieldContact: Alan Gower gower7559@talktalk.net or 01962 880859
12 Nov Autumn Curry lunchBicester Contact: Major Tony Heybourn heybourn@btinternet.com
13 Nov Sponsors DinnerWindsorContact: Alan Gower gower7559@talktalk.net or 01962 880859
13 Dec Christmas ConcertAldershotContact: Brig John Greenway 01252 514786