In Memory of James Joshua Bowman 29 Aug 1975 – 13 Jul 2010     Major James Joshua Bowman (Josh), commander of A Company, 1st Battalion the Royal Gurkha Rifles, was killed on Tuesday 13 July 2010 along with two colleagues whilst serving in Afghanistan. He led his company through some of the toughest fighting [...]

We have a problem with our telephone number (0030) 22970 32265 at present. I apologise to anyone who has been trying to contact us on that number. I am not sure quite what the difficulty is. We have been trying to rationalise our use of ISDN, ADSL etc. prior to a move to a new [...]

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Sailing in Greece in the spring is wonderful. You will find balmy weather, no crowds, and spring flowers. The weather is usually pleasantly warm. It can rain a little but this is rarely for more than a day. This time of year often appeals to those who live in cold northern climates, as the sun [...]

The second Barcelona World Race began on 31 December. This is a double-handed (two-crew) regatta around the world, non-stop, with some outside assistance permitted, although subject to rules and