Reunions, Ace Café to Brighton & Remembrance Weekend | Veterans’ Rugby, Classic Bikes & Christmas at The Old Manor House

Send Tim a message about this episodeReal military & life stories told by British veterans: regimental rugby legends, the Ace Café Reunion ride to Brighton, Festival of Remembrance & Cenotaph March Past, plus family Christmas, New Year, and fresh ski kit for 2019. Expect classic motorcycles, BAOR nostalgia, humour, and heart.Step into a packed episode of military and life stories: we kick off at the regimental Gathering—rugby heroes reunited (Tim, Stephen, Johan) and a pledge to sponsor next year’s fixture—then fire up the classics for the Ace Café Reunion ride to Brighton (Triumph Thunderbird, Bonneville, BSA A10, Norton Commando, Rocker leathers and roaring engines). From there, it’s a solemn, proud Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall and the Cenotaph March Past, medals polished, wreath laid, and old comrades shoulder-to-shoulder.Back at The Old Manor House, Christmas lands with full force: family, laughter, turkey tactics, and Boxing Day on the beach—before a sparkling New Year’s Eve in the Salamanca Club. We wrap with a kit upgrade for the winter ahead: brand-new NTN Telemark skis and boots ready for 2019.If you love real veteran stories, BAOR Germany nostalgia (’70s–’10s), regimental rugby, classic motorcycles, Ace Café culture, Remembrance traditions, family Christmas, and skiing, this one’s for you. Shot in cinematic 4K with behind-the-scenes banter from Tom, Jimmy & Mary.Keywords: military life stories, British veterans, BAOR Germany, regimental rugby, Ace Café Reunion, Brighton ride, Festival of Remembrance, Cenotaph March Past, classic motorcycles, Triumph Bonneville, Norton Commando, BSA A10, Christmas at The Old Manor House, Telemark skiing, UK veterans’ stories.👉 Subscribe, like, and comment with your questions for the next live show!Discover The Parallel Six series, Letters from Afghanistan and The Empty Return at https://timheale.uk. Discover Tim Heale’s books—including The Parallel Six series, Letters from Afghanistan and The Empty Return—along with his films and broadcasts. Visit https://timheale.uk and join Tim’s Despatch to keep in touch.https://timheale.ukSupport the show