'Beating/Sounding Retreat' Oakham 12th September 18.30 Oakham Market Place for The Soldier Charity.
The band will not be static as previously mention on Rutland Radio. Rutland Radio is normally a good source for local information. it is rare for them to get it wrong, they also gave out wrong information regarding the Xfactor last weekend.
Mr Paul Beech our fabulous ex Mayor has pointed out my mistake of repeating the information I gleaned from Rutland Radio.
He also points out this year the event is called sounding the retreating and not beating the retreat
"THE GURKHAS DO NOT HAVE DRUMS, ONLY BUGLES, HENCE THE TITLE OF THE CEREMONY IS 'SOUNDING RETREAT"
It is a shame the fly-posted banners don't give out this information.
The chairman of Oakham Town Council has moved the Town Council meeting time the earlier time
of 5.00pm so we can all attend the event. I do hope our meeting end in time for the 18.30 start.
The are a lot of photographs online showing Gurkhas with drums some old and some recent, I wonder when they gave them up?
https://soldierscharity.org/
Embed from Getty Images
Embed from Getty Images
Embed from Getty Images
Welcome to the Oakham and Rutland News blog! I'm Martin Brookes, your Community Editor, excited to bring you the latest updates from the vibrant heart of Oakham and Rutland. Our new local news website is your go-to source for comprehensive coverage of everything happening in our community. From breaking news and local events to community spotlights and personal reflections, we've got you covered.
Wednesday, September 12, 2018
'Beating/Sounding Retreat' Oakham 12th September 18.30 Oakham Market Place for The Soldier Charity
Labels: Oakham, Rutland, UK, Photos
'Beating/Sounding Retreat' Oakham 12th September 18.30 Oakham Market Place for The Soldier Charity