A number of well-known Kiwis including Oscar Kightley and Antonia Prebble are lending their support to this year’s Returned and Services Association (RSA) Poppy Appeal, which runs this week. The theme of this year’s appeal is “remember to care” – encouraging New Zealanders to honour the memory of the service people who have gone before, by supporting those still with …
Stephanie Simpson, “I’m Going To Gallipoli!”
When I first heard of the ANZ RSA Cyril Bassett VC Speech Competition, it was during my sister’s journey in presenting her own speech. Despite not winning, she successfully provoked powerful emotions in me. Feelings of gratitude, our duty to honour those fallen and, most importantly, a strong reminder for me to always remember my own privileged lifestyle. Now, one …
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Dedication Ceremony for the placement of the Howitzer
15th October 2015 Dear RSA members The New Plymouth & Districts RSA would like to invite you to the dedication ceremony for the placement of the Howitzer being held on Saturday 7th November at 10am. This will take place on the site opposite the New Plymouth Cenotaph; at the intersection of Queen Street and St. Aubyn Street. Yours sincerely Graeme …
Armistice Day 2015
Armistice Day on 11th November with the service commencing at 11am, followed by a light luncheon.