KWAZULU-NATAL BRANCH

Newsletter No. 572
OCTOBER 2026

URGENT FOR DIARIES

1. URGENT - PRESENTATION ON THE ROLE OF MILITARY CHAPLAINS IN WW1

Fr Dane, of St Cyprian’s, our host for Military History meetings has asked me to alert all to the Supper Club for this month where the speaker will be Fr Peter Houston, priest, history researcher, and manager of the Holocaust Centre in Durban. The topic for his illustrated presentation will be: "Insights into the Different Roles Military Chaplains played in World War 1."
Apologies for this late reminder but the date is:
THIS TUESDAY 27 October 2026 at 6.00 for 6.30pm in the Church Hall for an excellent dinner of fish and chips followed by chocolate-coated ice cream. The Vicar’s Alms is open for liquid refreshment on a cash basis. To book your place which is essential for catering purposes, please phone:
Edith in the office on 031 2053710 or
Fr Dane on cell or WhatsApp on 083 658 0938

2. NOVEMBER IS REMEMBRANCE MONTH

There are a number of events at schools,churches, and the Cenotaph as per the notice below. The Branch Committee will attempt to be represented at each by a member of the committee, but other attendees are welcome at any or all.

3. REMEMBRANCE DAY

Although official commemorations are usually held on Remembrance Sunday throughout the Commonwealth, remember also the official TWO MINUTE SILENCE on the ELEVENTH HOUR OF THE ELEVENTH MONTH this year on Wednesday 11th November 2026. Easily forgotten in our busy world but, if possible, set a reminder on your watch and pause for just TWO MINUTES to remember the fallen of all wars.

“For our today’s they gave their tomorrows,” WE MUST REMEMBER THEM!

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5. NEXT MEETING OF SAMHS KZN BRANCH

The next meeting of SAMHS KZN Branch will be on Saturday 14th November 2026
We will have a 1-minute silence with Last Post and reveille and the presentations will be a feature a DDH introductory illustrated short talk by Col Brian Adams on an interaction with the Gurkhas, followed by Glenwood Historian and teacher Kevin Jordan who will give us his excellent multimedia presentation on the epic South African stand at Dellville Wood during WW1
Venue as usual will be St Cyprians Church Hall off Umbilo Rd, with secure parking and liquid refreshments available for cash. Entry is free and open to all, with visitors welcome, but a donation of R20 for the car guard which also gives entry into the monthly raffle is requested from all attendees.
Enquiries to Phil Everitt, Chair KZN Branch, SAMHS, Cell or WhatsApp:  0844371636. 

Regards
Phil
P R Everitt,
Chair KZN Branch, SAMHS,
Cell or WhatsApp: 0844371636