Quebec Dinner

by | Oct 6, 2022 | News

The ninetieth anniversary Quebec Dinner was held at Lewes Town Hall on Saturday 10 September 2022. It was also an opportunity to show off the regiments silver drums, given by public subscription and presented by His Grace the Duke of Norfolk at Preston Barracks, Brighton on the 28 June 1962. The luncheon was well attended by veterans and association members alike, with musical entertainment provided by the Band of The British Legion.

 

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