Saturday, 3 December 2022

Saint Barbara Commemoration 2022

MASTER GUNNERS ST BARBARA MESSAGE

ST BARBARA PATRON SAINT OF GUNNERS


NORTHERN GUNNERS ST BARBARA COMMEMORATION

 The Northern Gunners of 101 (Northumbrian) Regiment Royal Artillery paraded with their affiliated Royal Artillery Association Branches and sponsored Gunner cap badged Army Cadets at Tynemouth Castle to commemorate the Patron Saint of Gunners, St Barbara.


In attendance were the Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Tyne and Wear, Vice Lord Lieutenant of Northumberland and Elected Mayor of North Tyneside. The Honorary Colonel and Commanding Officer of 101 RA joined the civic dignitaries to take the salute of the marching contingents.

Military and Civic dignitaries 

March Past - Pipe Band

March Past - 101 Regiment RA Contingent

March Past - Cadet to Vet

March Past - Veteran contingent

March Past - Cadet Contingent

A commemoration service was conducted by Padre 101 Regiment RA with addresses by the Commanding Officer on the tradition of St Barbara, and from the Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Tyne and Wear on the importance of the Regimental Family, Cadet to Vet.



Northern Gunners Parade - Cadet to Vet

Northern Gunners - 101 Regiment RA /Veterans


101 Regiment Royal Artillery
Honorary Colonel / CO / RSM

Honorary Colonel and IJ

Honorary Colonel and Padre Joe

St Barbara - 205 (3 DVA) Battery RA

Drummers and Pipers

Honorary Colonel 101 RA and Army Cadets

Northern Gunners St Barbara Commemoration 2023