Cotswold
About Us
The Cotswold branch is one of the longest established branches 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.
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.
Meetings are held at Swindon Village Hall, Church Road, Swindon Village, Cheltenham, GL51 9QS and commence at 7.00pm for 7.30pm every second Thursday in the month except August. Guests are welcome, please contact us for details.
Branch Secretary
John Wright
Cheltenham
tel : 01242 519815
email : qcmilitaria@btconnect.com
Programme for 2024
| Date | Speaker | Subject |
| 11th January | John Rawlinson | 360 years of the Royal Marines |
| 8th February | Paul Brewster | BSAP in the First World War |
| 14th March | Steve Lewis | The Story of Lotta Svärd (medals to women) |
| 11th April | 3 short talks | 1. Rev. Paul Roberts "Brushes With Royalty" 2. Jim Carver (Africa) 3. Dave Martin (Welsh Guards) |
| 9th May | John Scott | The Cadet Force Medal |
| 13th June | Graham Pitchfork | R.A.F |
| 6th July | Branch Mini Convention |
note: Our branch mini convention will be at the Swindon Village Hall, Cheltenham as usual and will be open to all members of the OMRS.