West Lothian RAA

06/04/2022

It is with a very sad heart that I have to report that Davey Thoms member of West Lothian Branch RAA passed away peacefully in the early hours of Tuesday morning.

Davey was a fantastic character and an even better man, he was known throughout not just the Scottish Region, but also to the wider RAA community. He enjoyed representing the Branch at National and Regional events, and until his health began to deteriorate he never missed a meeting.

A proud veteran of Borneo he wore his medal and hat with ultimate pride. He will he sorely missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.

His funeral will take place on Tuesday 21st April 2022 at 1100hrs at Livingston crematorium, the West Lothian and RBLS standards will be in attendance along with other veterans.

All who knew him are welcome to attend.

He's now rightfully taking his place at the Battery bar in the sky. We will meet again until then stand down Brother Gunner EOM.

RIP UBIQUE

06/02/2022

The Queen, our Captain General.

07/01/2022

Good afternoon the funeral of Jimmy Burns (affectionately known as JC) will take place on Wednesday 12th January at St Peters RC church. 9 Carmondean Centre. Deans Livingston EH54 8PT

Service begins at 1100hrs and will last approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour.

If anyone wishes to pay their respect but not attend the service. Please be outside for 1145hrs as the Hearse and Jimmy's family leave for a private service.

West Lothian Branch RAA and RBLS Standards will be formed up to pay final respects, our Branch Piper John Johnstone will be playing The Battles O'er as Jimmy departs.

Jimmy is to be received into church on Tuesday evening the branch Standard will also be in attendance

Jimmy's daughter has expressed that she would be happy to see any Veterans who are attending in blazers, berets/TOS and medals.

Jimmy was one of a kind and very highly thought of throughout the RAA and beyond it would be very fitting to give him a send off he deserves.

If other Branch standards wish to attend please inform Dougie Crabbe so he can advise the family.

UBIQUE

24/12/2021

It is with a very sad heart that I have to report that Jimmy Burns member of West Lothian Branch RAA passed away peacefully yesterday at 90 years of age.

Jimmy was a stalwart branch member, full of fun and mischief, representing the Branch at National and Regional events, he never missed a meeting, he will he sorely missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.

We will meet again in the Battery bar Jimmy until then stand down Brother Gunner.

RIP UBIQUE

23/12/2021

To all our fantastic members, hope you have a great Christmas and a happy and prosperous New Year. UBIQUE 🇬🇧

07/05/2021

This fundraising page has been set up. To help a Gunner veteran who pretty much going through the worst time imaginable. Please spare a minute to readhis story and if you're able support him. Thanks

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23/03/2021

Getting photo bombed by Boris

01/02/2021

West Lothian Branch held our Zoom assisted Annual General Meeting. Some great screen shots of the meeting, great to see everybody who was able to make it. Huge thanks to Nicholla Brunt for hosting us. We will now hold one each month via a video platform until we can get together again. UBIQUE 🇬🇧

24/12/2020

On behalf of the West Lothian Branch Royal Artillery Association committee and members we would like to wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. UBIQUE