Introducing our 1 Year Membership with the Irish Guards North of England Branch. As a committee, we have listed what the membership fee is allocated to and what benefit’s you receive as a member.
• The purchase of wreaths for Remembrance Day and funerals
• Funeral representation by the association
• Access to an association standard bearer and drape. Included is the cost of replacement and any upkeep of these items
• Travel expense for the standard bearer, if applicable
• Access to our association welfare officer.
• Our welfare officer will have the backup of RHQ, SSAFA, veteran’s groups and RBL at their disposal, to help those in need or whom just need signposting in the right direction for support. • Travel expense for the welfare officer, if applicable
• Access to our ‘members only’ Face Book page. This will be used for the dissemination of information, to members, regarding events, Battalion updates, meetings, minutes etc.
• Discount for branch association dinner
• Access to battalion events including Paddies Day
• Local Paddies Day event and refreshments for those not attending the Battalion event
• Access to association and battalion social events, Mickery etc.
• Access to order and pay for the Journal through our Journal Secretary
• Any serving member from the North of England (NOE), leaving the Battalion, will be given an information pack promoting our NOE association. Included in the pack will be their first year’s association membership, free of charge, and association contact details.
• Most importantly, being part of the Mick family and having the opportunity to engage with friends, new and old, through association events.