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The Dorset Echo newpaper report on the plaque dedication on 17th April 2024.
Some more pictures from the plaque dedication and unveiling held on 17th April 2024.
Here we have The Mayor of Weymouth Cllr Kate Wheller, the Chairman and Secretary of the Aden Veterans Association, Clive Candlin and Stephen Weall respectively, Bob Ahrens, Chairman of the West Dorset Branch, and Rev Dennis Mould, who led the service.
Clive Candlin saying a few words.
The Mayor and Clive unveiling the plaque.
On April 17th 2024 we had a short service on Weymouth seafront to dedicate the plaque in the picture, remembering all those who served in Aden during the conflict. The Mayor and the Chairman of the Aden Veterans Association unveiled the plaque, which is on the wall of the Garden of Remembrance near the War Memorial on Weymouth seafront.
The Aden Vets had two Christmas meals to go to this year. Our own event was at the Bridge Inn in Weymouth, and the group was invited to the Wool Canal Zone Group held at the British Legion Club in Wool. Lovely food and company at both events.
On July 12th 2023 at the bi-monthly meeting, West Dorset Branch's Standard was blessed by Dennis Mould.
June 16th saw the start of the Armed Forces weekend in Weymouth. Firstly, at the Gala Dinner, held on Saturday 17th June, Katie Johnson received an award marking her huge contribution to the organisation of the Gala Dinner each year, and her work all year round as secretary of the West Dorset Branch.
On Sunday morning, the 18th June, Many Service men and women took part in the parade along Weymouth's Esplanade.
The parade included veterans, pre and post WW2, current serving personel, and marching bands from various organisations, including the Dolphin Marching Band, who lead the parade.
Behind the Dolphin Marching Band were the Aden Veterans Association, lead by the standard bearers from the Aden Vets Branches from nearby counties. Thankfully the predicted rain held off for the duration of the parade.
On 25th April 2023 Weymouth held a Memorial Service for the ANZAC troops who fought in the wars, and who passed through Weymouth during the conflicts.
The day was marked by a short service complete with standards from the local area.
Aden Veterans Association (West Dorset Branch)
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