Regimental Journal
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The Thistle - Number 6 - Winter 2009
Minden Platoon has returned, B Company are deployed and the Main Body have beeen training vigorously for operations. Meanwhile there have been time and opportunity for adventurous training and sport.
The Thistle - Number 5 - May 2009
It has been a good 6 months. The restructuring of the Association is settling down well. Membership is increasing; I suspect helped by the requirement to be a member to attend the Association Reception and Beating of Retreat on 28 May 2009, when we will host our Patron, HRH The Princees Royal.
The Thistle - Number 4 - November 2008
The highlight over the last 6 months has been the safe return of the 1st Battalion from operations in Iraq. The latter part of their tour, as you will read in the Battalion notes, saw a significant change in tempo and mission.
The Thistle - Number 3 - May 2008
Much has happened over the last 6 months and as always we hope this edition of The Thistle will give you a helpful and informative update.
The Thistle - Number 2 - November 2007
Time marches on and with it has come acceptance. You will see from the 1st Battalion notes how exceptionally well Lt Col Bob Bruce has developed his officers and men into a highly tuned, fully manned, well trained and buzzing battalion. They go from strength to strength...
The Thistle - Number 1 - May 2007
Welcome to the new Thistle, a magazine that is geared to all who served in The Royal Scots (The Royal Regiment). It is slimmer, easier to read and focussed primarily on the activities of old Royals, especially in the fine Branches of the Association, which provide such comradeship, support and fun. Each of the Branches is flourishing with membership steadily increasing and it has been heartening to see volunteers stepping forward to take leadership positions and other key posts.
