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Thursday 26 January 2012

EVENTS LIST FOR 2012

BRIXHAM PIRATE WEEKEND, May 5-6
Some of those involved with this popular event thought it would enhance the occasion if a contingent of Royal Navy and British Marines engaged the local pirates. To your stations gentlemen!
PLYMOUTH PIRATE FESTIVAL, May 26-27
For the second year, SKG3 is dispatching Pellew's Landing Party c1790 to support this fun occasion.
SHIPTON BELLINGER FAYRE, June 9
A detachment of our Queen's Rangers will be attending this Hampshire event. The location is proud of its connections with the British Army.
ARMED FORCES DAY, June 30
SKG3 will be supporting several military charities in Honiton.

HONITON CHARTER DAY, July 28
A detachment of Queen's Rangers and Pellew's Royal Navy will be attending this event in support of the town's ancient charter.

DARTMOUTH CASTLE, August 15-16
For the third year running, English Heritage have requested we provide a Georgian garrison for this splendid location. A detachment of Simcoe's Queen's Rangers and Pellew's Royal Navy will be present to promote interest in two Devonshire heroes.

IPSWICH MARITIME FESTIVAL, August 18-19
For the second year running, Pellew's Royal Navy Landing Party will be staging a display at the Mariner, Ipswich. Great Fun!

TEIGNMOUTH MUSEUM, August 25
For a second year we are honoured to stage a Nautical display at the Teign Center, celebrating their local connections with Sir Edward Pellew.

GLOUCESTER QUAY, September 1-2
A detachment of the Queen's Rangers will be supporting this event, with encampment.

DEVONSHIRE ASSOCIATION LECTURE, September 13
A talk on the life and achievements of John Graves Simcoe
WOODBRIDGE, September 15-16
Pellew's Royal Navy landing party will be present at this nautical event.