Royal Sussex Regimental Association News
Dieppe Raid Commemorations
A little late in being made aware of this, but for any Association Member wishing to participate we would suggest that you email the event organiser as shown on the invitation image.
Memorial Garden Update
The following is a situation and condition report on the Regimental Memorial Garden at Herstmonceux Castle. Alan Bernhem-Parter and Derek Cater visited recently to inspect and decide what remedial action was required, if any, and to determine Bader College’s policy...
St. George’s Day and Colours Interred
Our annual St George's Day Service took place on Tuesday 23 April 2024 in Chichester Cathedral. What was pleasing was the increase in numbers this year with well over 200 people attending, and it was good to see QRA and Fusilier members attending. This is to be...
On Display – Rye Heritage Centre
After the agreement of the Director's, a display of artefacts from the Regimental Collection were loaned to The Rye Heritage Centre. Due to Rye being a premier Cinque Port, the items selected were from the Cinque Ports Volunteers to keep to the theme of the Centre....
A very special wedding
On route home from Bicester, after having its new hood fitted, General Hans-Jurgen von Arnim’s staff car made a slight detour to attend a very special event in Hampshire. On 8th July last year Miss Johanna von Arnim was married to Mr Alexander Welch in St. Paul’s...
Patcham Memorial Hall – One Hundred Years On
Patcham Memorial Hall was opened in 1924 to commemorate the 29 men from Patcham who gave their lives during The Great War. As several of those named on the Roll of Honour served in The Royal Sussex Regiment, the Brighton Branch of the Association decided to fully...
Honouring Sir William
Thanksgiving service for Sir William Goring Bt. On the 1st of January 2024, the Association lost one of its most stalwart supporters when Sir William passed away peacefully at home. A long serving Trustee of the Association and also co-editor with Guy Scoular of the...
The Record Office turns 50!
On Saturday 25th November 2023 the West Sussex Record Office celebrated its 50th anniversary with an Open Day of the facility. The various strands of the organisation had stands for the public to explore, with booked tours of the archive material running throughout...
Field of Remembrance
The weather was kind to those attending the opening of the Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey on 9th November 2023. All seven branches of the Royal Sussex Regimental Association were represented with a Badged Cross, as well as an individual cross from Dr G. Day...
Armed Forces Champion
Pictured here is Cllr Amanda Grimshaw BEM, Armed Forces Champion for Brighton and Hove Council, proudly wearing a Royal Sussex scarf whilst attending and paying her respects at the Menin Gate, Ypres, on Armistice Day, November 2023.