Event Pictures

Small selection of pics from the recent North East Branch annual reunion dinner.  

Some pics from the 2025 RATS Reunion, with former members of Hohne 111 Pro Coy RMP  attending weekend of events 3-4th Oct 2025, whcih included informal drinks on the Fridaty evening followed by a more formal dinner on the Saturday evening, with a raffle.  These are held annually and the organisers would welcome former members to attend forthcoming events.

On the 13th Sept 2025, members of the RMPA attended the Northern Ireland Veteran’s Association Remembrance Parade at the National Memorial Arboretum. The event is organised by NIVA and is open to all veterans that served in Northern Ireland on Op Banner. The event was well attended and included a brief service in the Chapel followed by a March to the Ulster Ash Grove memorial.  We would welcome more Corps members to attend next years event, and we are looking at organising a ‘low key’ Northern Ireland Reunion in Derby on the Saturday evening.   

On the 23rd Aug 2025, members of the Northern Ireland Branch held a formal dinner at the Europa Hotel in Belfast to commemorate the Branches 40th Anniversary.  The evening included a variety of entertainment and was well attended.

On the evening of Thursday 7th August 25 at the Wetherby Whaler, Fish and Chip Restaurant, Pudsey, Branch Members together with partners, friends and family thoroughly enjoyed a good, hearty “Fish Supper.” Afterwards we reconvened in our nearby snug to hold the August Branch Meeting. Thank you one and all for the continued support. Further I would like to thank John Atkinson, North America RMPA for joining our merry throng and trust you enjoyed yourself.

A massive thank you to Vikki, Durks for the wonderful barbecue yesterday, your hospitality is greatly is appreciated. The weather remained kind although the light winds at times caught a few glasses and plates unaware, with Sam Jackson throwing his beer over “Our Molly” (not my dog). Great Food, Great Company and as you can see in the pics the Sun at times did once again shine on the righteous here in West Yorkshire.

A small contingent of RMPA members attended the AGC Remembrance Parade at the National Memorial Arboretum on the 8th July 2025, in support of the Corps. This included three of our Standards (Hull & East Riding, Derby & the National Standard) with Corps member leading the parade with the AGC Standard and a WRAC Standard Bearer.

The event was well attended by serving members of the various AGC branches, veterans and family members of the recently bereaved.

A brief service was conducted at the AGC Memorial, which was followed by lunch and a meet & greet.  It was an enjoyable day and the Corps well represented amongst those attending.

On Saturday the 5th July the West Yorkshire Branch RMPA once again hosted their Annual Dinner Night (74 seated) and here are just a few of the many photographs taken, capturing the conviviality of the occasion. A massive thank you to Jean Butler and her team predominantly my wife Sheila and Sam Jackson, who all worked really hard delivering the very successful raffle, with an impressive £680 pound raised thank you everyone for your generosity and donations. Thanks to everyone that supported the event and of course Sam and Gillian Jackson for most of the memorable pics.  

Dave Paynter

Corps Remembrance Parade at the National Memorial Arboretum on 7th June 2025 

Annual AGM & Reunion held in Hull 12th – 13th April 2025