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Speaker: Rob Griffiths
Venue: The Kincaid Gallery, The Royal Green Jackets (Rifles) Museum Date: Thursday 21 November 2019 Time: 6:15pm Tickets: £20 (or £17.50 for friends of the RGJ Museum) per head including drink and canapes Booking: https://shop.rgjmuseum.co.uk/evening-talk--21-nov-2019-1665-p.asp or 01962 828549 The 5/60th were the first rifle battalion in the British Army and they fought throughout the Peninsular War, against the forces of Napoleon; they have long been forgotten and overlooked Regiment, some would say unfairly overshadowed by the 95th Rifles. Not only did the 5/60th Rifles have the honour of being the first rifle battalion in the British army, they won more battle honours than the 95th during the Peninsular War. Raised in the American colonies in 1756 as the 62nd (Royal American) Regiment to defend the thirteen colonies against attack by the French and their Native American allies, and later deployed to the West Indies, by 1797 a 5th battalion had been raised on Barbados, with additional companies formed on the Isle of Wight, and equipped entirely with rifles. The troops of the 5th battalion were so effective that Sir Arthur Wellesley recommended their use to the divisional commanders describing them as the “most useful, active and brave troops in the field”. This is the story of their service in that long campaign recounted by discussing some of the extraordinary, distinctly roguish, characters in that Regiment. You will hear tales of looting, murder and treachery, but also steadfastness, loyalty and heroism. Tickets cost £20.00 (or £17.50 if you are a friend of the museum) and include a drink and canapes after the talk. Tickets must be purchased prior to the talk: 01962 828549 https://shop.rgjmuseum.co.uk/evening-talk--21-nov-2019-1665-p.asp ![]() Speaker: Piers Storie-Pugh Venue: The Kincaid Gallery, The Royal Green Jackets (Rifles) Museum Date: Thursday 24 October 2019 Time: 6:15pm Tickets: £20 (or £17.50 for friends of the RGJ Museum) per head including glass of wine and nibbles Booking: https://shop.rgjmuseum.co.uk/evening-talk---24-oct----2019-852-p.asp Date: 21st and 22nd September 2019
As part of the national Heritage Open Days event, Winchester's Military Museums will be opening for free over the weekend of Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd September. Speaker: David Erskine-Hill
Date: 19th September 2019 Venue: The Kincaid Gallery, The Royal Green Jackets (Rifles) Museum Time: 6:15pm Tickets: £20 (or £17.50 for friends of the RGJ Museum) per head including glass of wine and nibbles Booking: https://shop.rgjmuseum.co.uk/evening-talk-19th-sep—-2019-1651-p.asp Speaker: Doug Henderson
Date: 18th April 2019 Venue: The McDonald Gallery, The Gurkha Museum, SO23 8TS Time: 12:30 followed by lunch at 13:15 with cash bar Tickets: £7 per head including sandwich lunch Booking: 01962 842832 or AlisonB@thegurkhamuseum.co.uk ![]() Date: 11th and 18th April 2019 Venue: The Rifles Museum This Easter Holiday come along to The Rifles Museum on Thursday 11th or Thursday 18th April to build your own eggbox tank. Get inspired by the real vehicles used by the British Army today and the tanks of the past. Or come up with your own design! You can also enjoy tank and armoured vehicle colouring, and discover the story of the relationship between armour and The Rifles regiment. A great day of a family fun and activities. £1 per child Ideal for children aged 5-11 10:30 am - 3:30 pm ![]() Date: 8th April to 22nd April 2019 Venue: The Royal Green Jackets (Rifles) Museum Help Brigadier Bear on his quest to find the Easter Eggs hidden around the Museum! Have a go at making a daffodil or an Easter card to take home with you! Trail and crafts will be running from Monday 8th April – 22nd April Activities are free to take part in. Children 16 and under visit for free and must be accompanied by a paying adult. The Museum will be closed on Good Friday and Easter Sunday. Speaker: Nick Saunders
Date: 21st March 2019 Venue: The McDonald Gallery, The Gurkha Museum, SO23 8TS Time: 12:30 followed by lunch at 13:15 with cash bar Tickets: £7 per head including sandwich lunch Booking: 01962 842832 or AlisonB@thegurkhamuseum.co.uk ![]() Date: 20th February 2019 Venue: The Rifles Museum This half term holiday, come along to The Rifles Museum on Wednesday the 20th February to design and build your own kaleidoscope. Also, enjoy kaleidoscope-colouring – what patterns will you create? A great day of family activities. £1 per child 10:30 am - 3:30 pm Closed for lunch 12:00 am – 1:00 pm |
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