Annual Christmas Bash

The groups annual Christmas get together in York, filled with catching up, nattering and the odd pint (or two)! Here are some photos Anna took throughout the evening, and more can be found here.

Pickering Oct 2011

Once again were were billeted at the very pleasant Pickering Castle and warmly welcomed by our English Heritage Hosts.This is an excellent event to end the season with. We had a good turn out and the weather was very kind to us. We had the usual table top and weapons displays. Corporal Dixon and Private Pyper were kept busy answering the many questions about the various weapons on show. Corporal Dixon also had a couple of drill sessions with some of the younger visitors. The training display was run twice on each day. The scenario was expanded this year to include a little bit of house clearing. This extended the run time of the display and was a bit more understandable for the crowd. Commentaries were given on Saturday by Private Pyper and on Sunday by Corporal Dixon.

Thanks to the ladies who manned the display and help man the enemy position.

Here are some of the photos taken by Anna, with more here.

Rufford 2011

There was a really good turn out from the East Yorks for their fourth year at Rufford. There appeared to be more displays than last year but still the emphasis was on the British. As usual we were required to form the Guard of Honour for Churchill and Montgomery, both of whom gave excellent stirring speeches. Also in attendance was the local Mayor who was there to officially open the event. This can only bode well for the continuation of this excellent show.

Mr Cooper had put together a training exercise that managed to cleverly incorporated all the various participating groups, and gave the audience a clear picture on how the different arms of the British Army worked together.

The ladies spent both days busily mending kit. I have to say we are always most grateful to have instant kit repair on tap. The ladies had also prepared for the event buy baking an excellent selection of cakes. We would like to thank the Ladies for taking on the job of manning the large display while the men were otherwise occupied.

All in all an excellent and enjoyable weekend.

Here is a selection of photos taken by Anna with more pictures here 

The Victory Show 2011

Debbie has provided some photos of the Victory Show. Here are a few with more available here. Thank you Debbie.

Michael and Anna's Wedding Day

Congratulations to Michael and Anna on their wedding day, Wednesday 24th August 2011. Here they are being driven to the reception by Sgt Hebden in Michael's Jeep. More photos are available here.

Crich August 2011

A few photos provided by Colin of the East Yorks at Crich Tramway Museum.

Some more photos provided by Michael with more here.

July 16/17th Kelmarsh Hall - Festival of History - English Heritage

This year saw the East Yorks sited up the Hill. This position gave us a good view over the rest of the site but a bit away from the public. There was some rain on Saturday morning. However the weather brightened up by the afternoon and the day remained warm and sunny. The battle on Saturday was chaotic and short due to the Boer War lasting longer than it should have! The battle on Sunday was much better. The timing of the pyrotechnics and aircraft was spot on making for quite a spectacle. It was good to see four full sections of British infantry on the field, with the help of the Spitfire beating up the Jerry positions, the Allies carried the day. All in all we had a good and enjoyable weekend.

Here is a selection of photos with more here.