@RLKA_Office profile picture
Rifles, Light Infantry and KOYLI Association @RLKA_Office

The official account for The Rifles, Light Infantry and KOYLI Regimental Association in Yorkshire. Supporting Veterans and serving Riflemen & Light Infantrymen

Joined July 2016
  • Tweets 788
  • Following 32
  • Followers 136
5 Photos and videos
Cancellation of the Minden Day Reunion Function on Sat 3 Aug 24 wix.to/nTcojmb #newblogpost

Cancellation of the Minden Day Minden Day Reunion Function

Dear Association Member,We regret to inform you that the Minden Day Reunion Function at Grove Hall South Kirkby on 3 Aug 24 has been cancelled due to insufficient bookings by the closing date of 11...

therifleslikoyli.co.uk
39
Booking Closing Date is 7 Days Away for Minden Day Wreath Laying and Minden Day Reunion Function wix.to/k7etkIi #newblogpost

Booking Closing Date is 7 Days Away for Minden Day Wreath Laying and Minden Day Reunion Function

Booking Closing Date is 7 Days Away for Minden Day Wreath Laying and Minden Day Reunion Function

therifleslikoyli.co.uk
34
RIP Eric Spike Davies late KOYLI Band. Cede Nullist wix.to/atuSZc0 #newblogpost

Mr Eric (Spike) Davies - Late KOYLI Band

It is with great sadness that I have to inform members that Mr Eric Davies, known as Spike, late KOYLI band passed away on 15 June 2024 aged 82.Eric was a Corporal in the KOYLI Band. He was a...

therifleslikoyli.co.uk
28
Our latest post pays tribute to the valiant soldiers of the King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry who made the ultimate sacrifice defending Norway in 1940. Their bravery and service are remembered with the deepest respect and gratitude. wix.to/bwBIHXj #newblogpost

Honoring KOYLI Soldiers: WWII Remembrance in Norway

On the 23rd of April, Paul and Brit Kiddell, esteemed members of our Association, honored the memory of the fallen by laying a KOYLI wreath at Hustad Farm in Norway during the annual remembrance...

therifleslikoyli.co.uk
60
Check out our post wix.to/oaEaqFr #newblogpost

The Light Infantry Museum Needs Help from Light Infantrymen

Dear Light Infantrymen We need your help! The Light Infantry Museum and Archive has been based at Bodmin since 2009. This year we are planning a new exhibition about Operation Banner which will...

therifleslikoyli.co.uk
1
41
Check out our post about booking for the Remembrance Sunday Parade on Whitehall wix.to/PHzlwZC #newblogpost

Service of Remembrance on Whitehall 2024

This year the annual Service of Remembrance will be held at the Cenotaph on Whitehall on Sunday 10 November 2024. Are you a former Rifleman, Light Infantryman, or KOYLI? Do you want to take part in...

therifleslikoyli.co.uk
29
Association 2024 AGM Minutes now available wix.to/LkFxl43 #newblogpost

Minutes Published of Association AGM 2024

The minutes of the Association AGM held on 27 April 24 have now been published and are available to Association members in the members-only area of the Association website. Association members who...

therifleslikoyli.co.uk
32
Help for Heroes - Veterans moving forwards wix.to/aS5F13l #newblogpost

Help for Heroes - Veterans moving forwards

therifleslikoyli.co.uk
1
41
Check out our post from RHQ about Regimental housing at Green Jacket Close Winchester wix.to/0l6WE45 #newblogpost

Green Jacket Close Regimental Properties

Let me first introduce myself, if you don’t already know who I am, my name is Andy Spalding (Ex WO2 RGJ), I am the Property Manager for all Regt properties throughout the Regt, but I’m also the...

therifleslikoyli.co.uk
30
Check out our post from Wakefield Healthwatch wix.to/nWzwtz2 #newblogpost
28
Check out our post for Heritage Doncaster Veterans Club Events wix.to/BVKpjT2 #newblogpost

Heritage Doncaster Veterans Club

Heritage Doncaster has been developing a veteran’s art club scheme alongside a local artist. They are running sessions twice a month, either in the main KOYLI museum in central Doncaster or in our...

therifleslikoyli.co.uk
23
Check out our post for Kev Yarker late 2LI and REME wix.to/gN3yCqt #newblogpost

Capt (Retd) Kevin Paul Yarker - Late REME and Serjeant 2LI

It is with great sadness that I have to inform members that Capt (Retd) Kevin Paul Yarker - Late REME and Serjeant 2LI died on 22 March 2024 aged 68.Kev, served in the 2LI attaining the rank of Sjt....

therifleslikoyli.co.uk
26
Check out post for Peter 'Titch' Allott late 2LI wix.to/eeL02C8 #newblogpost

Peter John (Titch) Allott- Late 2LI

It is with great sadness that I have to inform members that Mr Peter John (Titch) Allott - Late 2LI died on 13 March 2024 aged 70.Peter, known as Titch, served in the 2LI attaining the rank of Cpl....

therifleslikoyli.co.uk
27
Check out our post for Maj (Retd) Brian Hassall late KOYLI and LI wix.to/5QutdrS #newblogpost

Major (Retd) Brian Hassall - Late KOYLI and LI

It is with great sadness that I have to inform members that Major (Retd) Brian Hassall - Late KOYLI and LI, died on 07 July 2023 aged 85. Notification has only recently been received from Brian's...

therifleslikoyli.co.uk
23
Check out our post for Colin Lake late LI wix.to/cON95k8 #newblogpost

Mr Colin Lake - Late LI

It is with great sadness that I have to inform members that Mr Colin Lake, late LI died on 27 February 2024 after a lengthy illness.Colin served in the LI between Sept 1970 and Oct 1982.friends.As...

therifleslikoyli.co.uk
1
19
Check out our post regarding the KOYLI Malayan Veterans Social 2024 wix.to/J01yMgP #newblogpost

KOYLI Malayan Veterans Social 2024

Come along and join us on Saturday 13 April 2024 at Armthorpe WMC in Doncaster for an afternoon of good company, food, and entertainment. Thanks to Steve and Elaine Tagg for once again organising the...

therifleslikoyli.co.uk
27
Check out our post with details of the Association AGM 2024 wix.to/bciRI1q #newblogpost

The KOYLI LI and Rifles Regimental Association AGM 2024 - Calling Notice

Calling Notice for this years AGM on 27th April 2024 at 1100 hours at Kings Croft Hotel, Wakefield Road Pontefract is below and on the Association website here.The Agenda and Minutes of the 2023 AGM...

therifleslikoyli.co.uk
24
Check out our post about our Pontefract office and The Rifles Regional Office wix.to/kPJUGMN #newblogpost

The Rifles Regional Office (North) and the Regimental Association Office Update

Bob Roberts the Rifles Regional Secretary (North) is now back in the office on certain days, however Bob will retire wef 22 March 2024 and as such Bob's mobile number and email address are not to be...

therifleslikoyli.co.uk
15
Check our post - RIP Christine Slater late 8LI and KOYY(LI) wix.to/V4qCDyu #newblogpost

Mrs Christine Slater - Late 8LI and KOYY(LI)

It is with great sadness that I have to inform members that Mrs Christine Slater, late 8LI and KOYY(LI) died on 02 February 2024 aged 71.Christine joined 8LI in the late 1980s, she remained with the...

therifleslikoyli.co.uk
16
Check our post for information about support for service leavers wix.to/sIn57FP

New support for service leavers

Personnel leaving the Military are to receive more support for finding jobs in civilian life thanks to a new contract between the Ministry of Defence and Reed. Under the contract the number of...

therifleslikoyli.co.uk
15
Load more