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Latest News from the Arborfield Old Boys Association.

OBAN 86 Out Now

The latest OBAN (OBAN 86) is available to view and download via the members area now. A huge thank you goes out to Andy Dickson for this issue and we all wish him a speedy (but sensible) recovery!

Passing of Trevor Guest – 60A

It is our sad duty to report the passing of Trevor Guest ex Inst Tech REME and former AOBA Standard Bearer. He passed away in Doncaster Royal Infirmary on the 4th of December. The funeral details below:Date and time:Friday 22nd DecemberAt 1345hrsLocation:Church service atSt… Continue Reading “Passing of Trevor Guest – 60A”

Passing of “Old Boys” – November 2023

It is our sad duty to report the loss of the following Arborfield Old Boys that we have been notified of in November 2023 Geoffrey Rex Cook 49B DOD 04/11/23

Committee Meeting – October 2023

Please find below the link to the minutes of the last AOBA Committee meeting held on Monday 2nd October 2023. Download Here

Minutes AGM – June 2023

Find Link Below for Minutes of the AGM Held in June 2023 Download Here

Passing of “Old Boys” – August 2023

It is our sad duty to report the loss of the following Arborfield Old Boys that we have been notified of in July 2023 Steve Lagadu – DOD 10/07/2023 Lou Gibson – DOD 17/07/2023 Ian McDonald – DOD 14/08/2023

Passing of “Old Boys” July 2023

It is our sad duty to report the loss of the following Arborfield Old Boys that we have been notified of in July 2023 Paul (Brum) Grosvenor, Intake 67C; DOD 22.08.2015 (Belated Entry) Stephen Paul Lagadu; DOD 10/07/2023.

Jim Fox OBE

‘GB and REME Olympic Gold medal winning hero Jim Fox OBE OLY sadly passed away recently.  Jim being the kind and generous man he was, donated his 1976 Olympic vest to a charity auction in the 1970s.  The vest has now been donated to… Continue Reading “Jim Fox OBE”

Colonel Bob Mount (Rtd) – Photos

Passing of Stephen Paul Lagadu

It is with huge sadness that the Lagadu Family are sharing news of the passing of Stephen Paul Lagadu (retired Lieutenant Colonel in the REME). He passed away peacefully in his sleep, surrounded by family on Monday 10th July 2023 after losing his battle… Continue Reading “Passing of Stephen Paul Lagadu”