Keith's tribute:

We plan to hold the salute on the battlefield on the Sunday prior to the battle - please be at the battlefield ready to set up at 13.30 hrs. There will be both Parliament and Royalist guns taking part, and I would like to see ALL Artillery personnel, who are not crewing a gun on the day,form up behind the gun line.

There will need to be 3 set places for those guns who are doing particular shots (see below) - Locust, Donna & Arnie - These will be made apparent on the day. Keith's gun, Bellona will be set apart from the rest, the barrel will be draped with Keith's personal gideon, and the gun will remain significantly silent. Keith's family will be present specially for this salute, and it would be nice for them to see the Artillery acting as one.

The salute will take the form of a eulogy by our LG, a single shot from one of the PTA guns to start a minute's silence, followed by a rolling volley encompassing all the artillery and ending with the final shot from the 2nd PTA gun. Our infantry will salute as the rolling volley takes place.

NB Timings for this may have to be moved slightly (possibly approx 15 minutes earlier), but I probably won't have this information until the day so please be ready for it in case it changes.

Alan Stainsby has arranged with one of the Traders for a supply of black ribbon to be available. This will be heavily discounted in view of the occasion, but you will need to get your own. Please make the effort to do so.The lady's name is Lyn and her stall is called Pretty Things.

If any of you have spare bodies who could be available to give a hand in getting Keith's gun off the field at the end of the tribute, this would be much appreciated.