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R.E.M.E. IN WOKINGHAM. 2012.

 

The Last Parade?  Again?

 

(Not quite as another parade took place on the 14th June 2015 to bid farewell to the town).

 

View the article from  HERE.

 

Contributed by: Trevor STUBBERFIELD (52A)

 

On Saturday 15th of September 2007, there took place what was expected to be the last occasion when the R.E.M.E. Garrison could exercise its privilege to march through the centre of Wokingham Town as Honorary Townsfolk.  Five years have passed and on the 3rd of June 2012 the Corps exercised their privilege once again and marched though Wokingham town.  This was part of the town’s celebration for the Diamond Jubilee of the Queen.  At the same time it was a chance to celebrate the 70 years since the formation of R.E.M.E. in 1942.  The photos below are of the parade in 2012.       

 

The following photographs of the event were kindly contributed by and remain the

Copyright © of  Mr & Mrs. J Robinson.

 

Turning from Station Road into Shute End.

 

Pictured in the background is St. Paul’s Church.

 

Joining Broad Street from Shute End.

 

 

 

Leading troops arriving at Broad Street.

 

To the left is the Tudor House which is now a doctor’s surgery.

 

To Strike Up The Band, Click on the Photo.

 

The R.E.M.E. Corps Quick March is based on Lilliburlero and incorporates a version of the French tune Aupres de ma blonde.

The Australian Corps, R.A.E.M.E. also uses Lilliburlero but adds its own distinctive tune which you can experience by clicking on this link.      Long live memories of Marlene Dietrich.

The Copyright © and source of the information can be found  HERE 

 

If nostalgia rules then the B.B.C. Version of Lilliburlero may be for you.

 

Troops in close order in Broad Street.

 

 

The Mayor of Wokingham Town Council, Councillor Peter Lucey, is invited to inspect the troops.  John Redwood, MP for Wokingham, is seen in front of the drawn sword, accompanied by Lady Elizabeth Godsal, High Steward of Wokingham.  Wokingham also has a Borough Mayor.

 

 

 

Permission to March Off.

 

 

First Published: 15th June 2012.

Latest Update: 1st July 2015.

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