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Culzean Country Park
was transformed over the weekend of August
29/30. There was a
marvellous display of weaponry, vehicles and other
equipment, and you could watch what was cooking in the
field kitchen, as well as watch weapon firing and
displays.
Plus there was an array
of military personnel throughout history. Maybole
Branch of the Royal British Legion Scotland (RBLS) was
again invited by the National Trust for Scotland to
conduct a Parade and Beating Retreat during the Forces
in the Field event.
Escort to the Colours was
Alex Gemmell of the Maybole Branch and the Salute was
taken by the National President of the Legion –
Lieutenant General Sir Alistair Irwin KCB CBE. The
Maybole Branch, working closely with RBLS Headquarters
and the Ayrshire Area, coordinated the event.
The RBLS helps ex-services
men and women of all ages across Scotland to adapt to
civilian life by providing community, friendship and
practical advice, whether they left military service
yesterday or 50 plus years ago. From specialist
disablement pensions advice and welfare support, to
providing a listening ear and fundraising for
remembrance, all their activities and services are about
making a real difference to the lives of ex-servicemen
and women and their families.
The RBLS has over 170
branches and 40,000 members from Lerwick to Dumfries in
locations ranging from the capital city to rural
villages. Members lead and help to organise Remembrance
events around Scotland, work with schools and young
people, and provide vital support to other veterans’
charities to fundraise for veterans’ causes. |
