With Sympathy

by | May 26, 2022 | News

We regret to announce the death of Brian ‘Wilki’ Wilkinson. Late of Mid Sussex Branch, Wilki first joined the 1st Batt. Royal Sussex in 1963 at the Home Counties Depot in Canterbury. He then was posted to Germany and became the Bass Drummer in The Corps of Drums. He served for over six years leaving 3 Queen’s in 1970 after tours in Aden, Malta, Norway, Germany and Northern Ireland.

Wilki’s funeral is at 1415 hrs on Tuesday 7th June 2022 at Worth Crematorium, near Crawley. Standard(s) and guard of honour to assemble @1345 hrs.

Not Forgotten Society

Not Forgotten Society

Seen here with his son, Robert, and Chairman of Mid-Sussex, Mr David Allaway, is our World War II veteran and branch member Mr. Robert Piper, on a Not Forgotten Society outing to the Bluebell Line heritage railway.  

The Royal Sussex Stakes at Goodwood

The Royal Sussex Stakes at Goodwood

Unlike in 2023 the weather this year at Goodwood was blustery and overcast. However, that did not dissuade 150 Royal Sussex members and their families descending on the course and enjoying The Royal Sussex Stakes. Sadly, due to diminished numbers, we were unable to...

Von Arnim’s Car at Rye

Von Arnim’s Car at Rye

General Jurgen von Arnim's staff car made visit to the Rye and District show in August, seen here in front of the PWRR stand. The show is in aid of St. Michael's Hospice which provides palliative care in the St. Leonards and Hastings areas.