Do you think the criteria for awarding the VC should be changed to reflect this?

Got to agree with Aldo on this. The criteria is just about right. Since it's inception in 1856 there have been numerous amendments made to the original Royal Warrant. At the risk of boring people here are some facts ...

Do you think the criteria for awarding the VC should be changed to reflect this?

Got to agree with Aldo on this. The criteria is just about right. Since it's inception in 1856 there have been numerous amendments made to the original Royal Warrant. At the risk of boring people here are some facts ...

Excellent thread. It is nice to see that so many took part in parades. Sadly I think it may soon become a thing of the past outside of London and the big cities. About 20 Old and Bold marched in Mansfield and apart from the Legion Standard there was only 1 other regular standard plus 2 cadet ...

Excellent thread. It is nice to see that so many took part in parades. Sadly I think it may soon become a thing of the past outside of London and the big cities. About 20 Old and Bold marched in Mansfield and apart from the Legion Standard there was only 1 other regular standard plus 2 cadet ...

Has she left? Sorry to hear that as she was the one who persuaded me to join this asylum. I'll stay a bit longer though if you lot don't mind.

Thinking about it I don't care if you do mind. I'm stopping

Has she left? Sorry to hear that as she was the one who persuaded me to join this asylum. I'll stay a bit longer though if you lot don't mind.

Thinking about it I don't care if you do mind. I'm stopping

Sorry. I have been AWOL for a month or two working on the Poppy Appeal. I will be spending the next few hours picking out which posts to read but this one caught my eye.

For what it is worth here are my thoughts.

Firstly, I disagree that they should be left in situ. The site is going to be built ...

Sorry. I have been AWOL for a month or two working on the Poppy Appeal. I will be spending the next few hours picking out which posts to read but this one caught my eye.

For what it is worth here are my thoughts.

Firstly, I disagree that they should be left in situ. The site is going to be built ...

Not had him at the Deva Stadium this season but we have had some right queer decisions by the refs that have been in charge

Not had him at the Deva Stadium this season but we have had some right queer decisions by the refs that have been in charge

Not a problem for me, I've had it for years (pain in the arse)

No,That's piles Rabby :D I think the lad is talking about eczema!

Gary, I think the key words are 'It doesn't affect my sporting abilities'. If it doesn't affect you normally then I can't see it being a problem. Some of the posters ...

Not a problem for me, I've had it for years (pain in the arse)

No,That's piles Rabby :D I think the lad is talking about eczema!

Gary, I think the key words are 'It doesn't affect my sporting abilities'. If it doesn't affect you normally then I can't see it being a problem. Some of the posters ...

Rabby, you caught me on a good sunny day with that snap. :D

You should see me when it rains. I look really miserable!

The RAF Regt have a permanent Sqn in N.I. now but in my time it was a Squadron Rotation consisting of a 3 month tour with 6 months away then back again for another 3 months etc ...

Rabby, you caught me on a good sunny day with that snap. :D

You should see me when it rains. I look really miserable!

The RAF Regt have a permanent Sqn in N.I. now but in my time it was a Squadron Rotation consisting of a 3 month tour with 6 months away then back again for another 3 months etc ...

George W Bush goes to a primary school to talk about the war. After his talk he offers question time. One little boy puts up his hand, and the President asks him his name.
"Billy!"
"And what is your question, Billy?"
"I have three questions:
First - why did the USA invade Iraq without the ...