Oakham, Remembrance Sunday 2012, The Royal British Legion, ABF The Soldiers Charity, Paul Beech, The Royal Marines, Photographs

Pictured Right Mr Paul Beech Former Oakham Mayor, Area organiser for the 

ABF Soldiers Charity.

Usually Mr Beech keeps his bullying and intimidation cowardly private

but not today, enjoying the protection of Leicestershire Constabulary

he decided to bring his despicable conduct out into public. 

The Conservative Chairman of Rutland County Council  Cllr Parsons

was visible upset, when I showed him the photograph, He said "I am very upset, 

that is my wife beside Mr Beech" It is not Mrs Parsons fault she is married to 

a Tory so I agreed to hide her in this image, a pity as she has such a lovely smile.

Oakham Mayor Cllr  Alf Dewis Said "Mr Beech is not a dignitary any more and  I think this is the point I am meant to say no comment"'

Deputy Mayor Cllr Adam Lowe expressed his shock.

Various Army Officers pointed out "he is in uniform" one asked me "you're not going to publish it, we have a reputation to upkeep"

For far to long now, I have been bullied intimidated and subjected to malicious conduct by the likes of Mr Beech and local governance supported by Leicester Constabulary.

Mr Beeches conduct today is a betrayal of the fallen.

Self-styled local dignitary ex Oakham Town Council Mayor Paul Beech who claims to be a leading

"respectable" citizen of the county town of Rutland and  Regional Organiser of the Army Benevolent Fund, the Soldiers  Charity, saw fit to raise two rude fingers - complementing the gesture with colourful language, directed at the camera,

while dressed in a regimental green beret of the Royal Marines and sporting his own and his father's 

medals.

although I have often been sent invitations by real dignitaries to photograph these sorts of events, ex mayor Beech always appears to be quite antagonistic when he spots this cameraman.

Such a pity he feels it necessary to spoil an otherwise dignified and solemn occasion with his lewd language and inappropriate gesture.

His betrayal of those who sacrificed their lives for our freedom is a sad betrayal.

soldiers of 32 (Minden) Battery, 16th Regiment Royal Artillery, Oakham Parade Photographs, Rutland Times, BBC, ITV, St George's Barracks, North Luffenham

Rutland Royal Artillery marched through Oakham

Soldiers who had served six months in Afghanistan were welcomed to Oakham last June

About 50 soldiers of the Royal Artillery marched in Oakham Rutland after serving six months in Afghanistan.

Crowds turned out to welcome soldiers of 32 (Minden) Battery, 16th Regiment Royal Artillery, when they paraded through Oakham to mark their return.
The soldiers, based at St George's Barracks, North Luffenham, were joined by the Band of the Ghurkhas.
The regiment, which provides low level air defence, is the only Rapier Regiment in the British forces.

The troops then made their way to Oakham Castle where more than 20 servicemen and women were presented with their Operation Herrick campaign medals by Dr Howard. The Lord Lieutenant of Rutland

 the Chairman of Rutland County Council and the Mayor of Oakham were also present along with Chief Executive Briggs and Conservative Leader Roger Begy. The High Sheriff was also present.

The rain stayed away.

Oakham's Finest PCSO's on Duty

The Lord Lieutenant of Rutland accepts salute

Rob Persani from Rutland Radio Speak to  The Lord Lieutenant of Rutland

BBC Radio Leicester

Commanding Officer 16th Regiment Royal Artilery

Lieutenant Colonel James Phillips 

The High Sheriff of Rutland B G Hellyer Esq

and his cadet

Band of the Ghurkhas

Ladies from the chemist

Oakham Town Council Mayor Cllr Alf Dewis

Oakham People Photographer if you click here later you should see 

here photo set nora_hs,  

Oliver Rutland Times

Mr Paul Beech from http://www.soldierscharity.org/

and ex Oakham Mayor

Oakham PC Joe Lloyd playing the role of under cover mother

and PCSO Jay checking if the buggy is pavement worthy...

Ex Oakham Mayor Paul Beech Chats with The High Sheriff of Rutland

Links

ITV Central






Rutland Times  
Crowds line Oakham streets to welcome home Afghanistan

BBC Leicester

Rutland Royal Artillery to march through Oakham

Brigadier Andrew Williams OBE, Roger Begy OBE, Helen Briggs Chief Executive of Rutland County Council Sign Armed Forces Community Covenant

Brigadier Andrew Williams OBE (Commander 49 East Brigade) and Roger Begy OBE (Leader of Rutland County Council and Chairman of Rutland LSP) Helen Briggs (Chief Executive of Rutland County Council) Signing Pledge at private event.

Rutland County Council has pledged its support for the services by signing the official Armed Forces Community Covenant.

The covenant, which encourages support for the local Armed Forces community, was signed (Friday 13 January 2012) at Oakham Castle by Helen Briggs, Chief Executive of Rutland County Council and Brigadier Andrew Williams OBE, Commander 49 (East) Brigade.

Leader of Rutland County Council Roger Begy OBE, who also signed the document as Chairman of Rutland Together, commented: “I am delighted to sign this agreement on behalf of the local community.  Rutland has a long and proud military tradition dating back many years.  However, few years will have been as significant as 2012 with the departure of the Royal Air Force from Cottesmore and the arrival of the army in July”.

Roger Begy added: “The Covenant shows that the local community is willing to do everything possible to provide help, advice and support to members of the Armed Forces Community.  In return, the Armed Forces Community promises to do as much as they can to support their community and promote activity which integrates the service community into civilian life”.

Brigadier Williams added: “The Rutland Armed Forces Covenant seeks to further reinforce the existing ties between the Armed Forces and the Council. We are naturally very proud to be involved. Rutland has a long history of supporting their local military personnel and as importantly, their families. This Covenant will help further cement that support at a local level, and ensure that our Armed Forces, veterans and their families have the support they need, are not disadvantaged for being Servicemen and are treated with the dignity they deserve in the future.”

Rutland County Council says it has enjoyed a close working relationship with the local Armed Forces community in recent years:

• Armed Forces Day is celebrated annually with a flag raising ceremony in Oakham
• Events are often held to provide residents with an insight in military life
• Military personnel have played active role in major events including Rutland Day
• Homecoming parades for military personnel in Oakham Town Centre

The Armed Forces Community Covenant encourages the Rutland community to support local military personnel and their families.  It’s hoped that it will also help nurture public awareness and understanding of issues affecting the Armed Forces community.

The Covenant also recognises and remembers sacrifices faced by the Armed Force Community.  This includes in-Service and ex-Service personnel, their families and widow (er)s in Rutland.

Rutland Together, the Local Strategic Partnership for Rutland, also signed the document to show support on behalf of their 50+ members who include local health services, emergency services and voluntary groups.

Preparing for the arrival of the army at Cottesmore is a corporate priority for Rutland County Council.

Troops from the 2^nd Battalion the Royal Anglian Regiment will arrive at Cottesmore (from Cyprus) in July 2012.  It’s estimated that around 250 of these soldiers will bring families with them.  Further troops from 7 Regiment the Royal Logistic Corps will then arrive (from Germany) in 2013.

 Rob Persani Rutland Radio interviews Brigadier Williams

 Rutland Rural Dean The Revd Canon Lee Francis-Dehqani Rector of All Saints Church Oakham he recently conducted the Day family funeral.  Rt Revd John Flack was appointed as Honorary Assistant Bishop in the Diocese of Peterborough in 2003. He is Priest in Charge of Nassington, Apethorpe, Woodnewton and Yarwell

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service

Assistant Chief

 

 Rutland's High Sheriff Peter Lawson and his wife