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Latest News from the Arborfield Old Boys Association.

New Company Ties

The new company ties are available to order via the website – CLICK HERE for further information. At this time we can only offer Paypal Payments and a restriction on free postage in the UK only. If you do not have a PayPal account… Continue Reading “New Company Ties”

Passing of “Old Boys” September 2022

It is our sad duty to report the loss of the following Arborfield Old Boys that we have been notified of in September 2022. Harry Cribbes, Intake 69C; DOD July 2022. Arthur Fenlon, Intake 51B; DOD July 2022 Robert W Beynon, Intake 56A; DOD… Continue Reading “Passing of “Old Boys” September 2022″

R.E.M.E. 80th Birthday

Celebrating 80 years since the founding of the Corps of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers! Visit the REME Museum on the Corps’ birthday, 1 October, for a family-friendly event day to celebrate this special anniversary. Interact with current serving Soldiers and Officers and… Continue Reading “R.E.M.E. 80th Birthday”

Queen Elizabeth II – 1926-2022

Dear AOBA Members, Please see below Col REME’s message to us all: The REME Family,  You will, no doubt, all be feeling a deep sense of loss and sadness after the announcement of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, our late sovereign… Continue Reading “Queen Elizabeth II – 1926-2022”

Passing of “Old Boys” August 2022

It is our sad duty to report the loss of the following Arborfield Old Boys that we have been notified of in August 2022. Peter Gripton 56B – DOD 5th August 2022 Jack Edwin Smith 55B – DOD 7th July 2022 Stuart Vasepuru, Intake… Continue Reading “Passing of “Old Boys” August 2022″

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Old Life Membership Booklet

Chairmans Message

Dear AOBA Family,  Due to rising costs at Jurys Inn (>30%) it has been necessary to seek out an alternative venue.  I have been on the case for a little while now as the REME Reunion has also been hit with similar price increases. … Continue Reading “Chairmans Message”

Peter Gripton 56B

Peter Gripton 56B 24 August 1940 – 5th August 2022 Peter Gripton was born in Liverpool in 1940 and attended the Liverpool Institute Grammar School. As a youth he regularly watched Everton football club playing on on a local ground and remained a Blues… Continue Reading “Peter Gripton 56B”

Junior Company P.O.P – 72C – Dec.1972