The Sandbag Times Issue No:56

Introduction from Suzanne Fernando
Hello everyone and welcome
to your AFVBC news.
This section will focus solely
on Veteran Breakfast Clubs
across the UK.
I’m delighted to take the reins
as your AFVBC Correspondent,
I’m looking forward to
my new role and trust these
Monthly updates will keep
everyone informed of club
news.
Send your articles and stories into
afvbc@sandbagtimes.com
The Armed Forces and Veterans
Breakfast Club’s official
monthly magazine
You will find information
attached should any of you wish to contact me regarding an
article and I look forward to hearing from you.
Suzanne Fernando
AFVBC Correspondent for the SBT
Saltcoats AFVBC
A few members of the Saltcoats Veteran
Breakfast Club recently attended
an army engagement presentation
and reception called “Your Army” at
Ayr Racecourse. The event was an
opportunity to find out a bit about the
British Army and what it has been up
to, and to ask questions of a senior
panel.
Ayreshire AFVBC
With 290 members, the Ayrshire Breakfast Club continues to grow from
strength to strength. Often heading to the local Legion for a games
afternoon once their bellies are full.
Dunoon AFVBC
Kilmarnock AFVBC
Since establishing the Kilmarnock Veteran
Breakfast Club in December, they
now have over 50 members.
Dunoon Breakfasteer, Dave Scott from the Royal Marines Association
City of Glasgow Branch recently received the Royal Marines
Freedom of Glasgow.
Freedom of the City is an honour given by a local council, for
example, to either a person (civilian) or military unit, in recognition
of their exceptional service to the City. It’s one of our oldest
surviving traditional ceremonies.
Dave can be seen in the back row, 2nd from the left.
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