About Us:
Welcome to the Cotswold Branch of the OMRS. Based in Cheltenham near the M5, we serve a wide geographic area that extends as far east as Oxford, north to Birmingham, west to Hereford and Wales and south to the M4 corridor and Bristol and all can be assured of a warm welcome
The Cotswold branch is one of the longest established branches of the OMRS. As well as a regular programme of monthly meetings, we have an active programme of visits to museums and military and historical establishments that further our knowledge of medals, medal-related events. We also hold a biannual Mini-Convention that includes members displays and a programme of speakers.
Frequency of meetings:
We are currently meeting once a month on a Thursday except for August.
Meeting Location:
Swindon Village Hall,
Church Road,
Swindon Village,
Cheltenham,
GL51 9QS
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Timings:
We aim to arrive at 7pm for a social before the presentation starts at 7.30pm.
Branch Program for 2026:
| Date | Theme | Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | Members Own | |
| Feb | One School’s Contribution to War | Rev. Paul Roberts |
| Mar | Three Butlers | Stephen Lewis |
| Apr | TBA | Rick Carver |
| May | The British Empire Medal | John Scott |
| June | B.S.A.P. | Paul Brewster |
| July | TBA | Len Evans |
| Aug | No meetings due to holidays | |
| Sept | TBC | |
| Oct | TBC | |
| Nov | TBC | |
| Dec | TBC |
**Please note that dates and subjects may change and will be updated here when known.
Contact Details:
For more details about the Cotswold Branch of the OMRS please contact the Branch Secretary, Stephen Lewis via the following means:
Email: redcoat@mail.com
Telephone: 01242 519815
Additional notes:
Our branch website is www.qcmilitaria.com/cotswold.htm