Dear Association Member,
Current staff levels are critical at HHQ we still are down to one person, therefore and because the MoD has disconnected the telephone lines the easiest way to contact HHQ is to email mail@lightdragoons.org.uk.
We are hoping an Assistant Secretar position will be filled by the end of October which will help tremendously, until then thank you for your continued patience.
We now have a new ticketing system for people to book in for all the planned events, the link can be found under each event, please use it, it makes it far easier for HHQ, the user and the event organiser.
Upcoming LD Association Events of Interest:
LDPSG Dinner 5th September
The second LDSPSG dinner will be held in York at the Milner Hotel York, the inaugural dinner last year was a resounding success, and we look forward to welcoming Light Dragoons both past and present as well as those from antecedent Regiments to this year’s event.
Buy tickets – The Light Dragoons Regimental Association
Assaye Dinner 19th September
Our annual Assaye Dinner will be held once again at the County Hotel, Newcastle upon Tyne, building on last years increased attendance we encourage those in the area to come along and enjoy wonderful food and great craic as we remember the Battle of Assaye.
Buy tickets – The Light Dragoons Regimental Association
Barnsley Branch Weekend 2nd – 4th October
Planning for the annual gathering in Barnsley is in full swing, as normal it will start with the golf at Silkstone on the Friday, golfers can use the link below to book in for the golf, Friday evening festivities and then the formal dinner on the Saturday evening. Year on year there has been a steady climb of those attending which is great, let’s keep up the momentum.
Buy tickets – The Light Dragoons Regimental Association
Royal Hospital Chelsea Royal Armoured Corps Church Service Sunday 4th October
This years annual RAC Church service at the Royal Hospital will take place on Sunday 4th October. It would be great to see a few Association members attend this small parade, after the service held in the stunning hospital chapel there will be an opportunity to chat with our In Pensioners in the Club. Timing are 09:45am dress suits or blazer and trousers, Regt tie and medals, ladies equivalent. Anyone wishing to attend please email mail@lightdragoons.org.uk
The Royal British Legion’s March Past the Cenotaph Sunday 8th November
The Association has only six spaces left for the March Past the Cenotaph, anyone wishing to join the Regiments marching contingent for an experience not to be forgotten please get in touch with HHQ at stating your name as it appears on your passport:
Timings for applying are as follows.
Ticket allocation 10 June
Deadline for applications 28 September
E tickets sent out to individuals 30-31 October
If you are successful in your application, please ensure you have your passport or other valid form of photo id with you on the day.
Sahagun 21st December 2026
The 218th anniversary to celebrate the Battle of Sahagun will take place on Monday 21st December 2026. At the time of writing the last years venue the Labour Club has closed but we are looking at other venues.
Notifying HHQ
When an Association member sadly passes away, we kindly ask that those from the Association who may have known the deceased or who are in contact with the family of the deceased contact HHQ and inform us of the sad event, this can be done via the Association website now under the Association tab at “Report a death”.
Light Dragoon Peer Support Group (LDPSG)
LDPSG offers a confidential listening service to all our Veterans and Association members, they can be contacted on 0330 1077 467 Monday to Friday 8am – 8pm The aim of the LDPSG is to help those who are struggling in any areas of their personal lives.
They are not psychologists or clinicians – we are ex Light Dragoon soldiers who have served and lived alongside you, with an understanding of the obstacles in life after service, this service is open to all who served with the Light Dragoons and our antecedent Regiments.
Op Courage
The first call for help takes courage. If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health or wellbeing, expert help is available from Op COURAGE: The Veterans Mental Health and Wellbeing Service.
If you are due to leave the Armed Forces, just left the Armed Forces or left years ago, Op COURAGE is there to help, to access information please follow the link below:
Mental health support for veterans, service leavers and reservists – NHS
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