The Royal Society of St.George

Gloucestershire Branch

Woodborough,

Mopla Road,

Tutshill,

Chepstow,

Mon. NP16 7PS

Last updated on 14 / 2 / 2011

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Welcome to the website of the Gloucestershire Branch of The Royal Society of St. George, 'The Premier Patriotic Society of England'.  Here you can find  details about our Branch. Learn about our activities, see photographs of our functions, and download an application form if you would like to join us. Please enjoy your visit.

ABOUT OUR BRANCH

The  Branch  was founded in Gloucester in 1978 at a small meeting and has grown to a membership of around 200 dedicated to following the aims of the Society.

The Branch Patron is Dame Janet Trotter, DBE, Her Majesty's Lord Lieutenant for the County of Gloucestershire;  our President is Councillor Pam Tracey, MBE; our Vice Presidents are Lord Cope of Berkeley, PC, Mrs. Edna Kemp and Mr. Mike Smith (founding Chairman); our Chairman is Mr. Stephen Wright, MBE.

The focus of the Branch's year is the noted St. George's Day Service in Gloucester Cathedral, to which representatives of all facets of the County's society are invited. About 80 organisations are represented and nearly 50 standards paraded.  In 2011 the congregation numbered around 900.  The Gloucestershire Police Band played during the Service and afterwards members and guests gathered for a Reception in the Chapter House.

Incorporated in the Service is the presentation of the Captain Robert Nairac, GC, Youth Awards.  These are given to young people of the County who have shown some of the qualities epitomised by Captain Nairac. In 2011 the Group Award was given to The Forest of Dean Sea Cadets and the Individual Award to Nicole Hopkins, aged 17, of Gloucester.  The Sea Cadets received their award for the excellent work they do in their organisation and their local community;  Nicole was recognised for overcoming a bleak family background not only to excel academically but also to develop into a confident young person keen to help others.  The awards were presented by HM Lord-Lieutenant for Gloucestershire and Branch Patron, Dame Janet Trotter.

Red roses are distributed to those attending the Service and also to the public in the major towns throughout the county on St. George's Day.  From donations collected the Branch supports Gloucestershire charities.

A banquet is held on a date close to St. George's Day, at which the roast beef of England is paraded and for which an excellent speaker is engaged.

Throughout the year social events are held to enable members to gather together.  These have included lunches and garden parties, harvest suppers and day trips, and there is always a Christmas lunch to end the year in a celebratory mood.

NEWSLETTER

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