More Funds for ABF

Dated: 10-Sept-09 

Thanks and congratulations again go to Chev. Ron Hughes, collecting an impressive £197.00 outside his local Co-op for the Army Benevolent Fund. The Order continues to raise thousands of pounds per annum for Services charities. 

Fairbridge Receives Another £155

Dated: 11/08/2009

Congratulations again to Dame Muriel Taylor DStG and volunteers in the North of England. A further £155 was raised over the weekend for our work with Fairbridge. The Order is very grateful to all involved in this magnificent effort, and we anticipate passing a milestone of £1,000 by the end of 2009.

PWRR Evening at Dover Castle

Dated: 20/07/2009

The Grand Prior, Chev Simon McIlwaine, and UK Grand Priory Liaison officer to Kent Army Benevolent Fund, Chev Ron Hughes,(ex RCT) were honoured to be invited by our affiliated TA Regiment, 3rd Bn of the Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment to join them and 1PWRR at a most enjoyable reception at Dover Castle on Friday evening 18th July.
 
The PWRR are the "county" regiment of Surrey, Kent, Sussex, Hampshire and Middx and are the successors to illustrious regiments such as the Buffs, the Queen's Regiment and the Hampshires.
 
The CO of 1PWRR, Lt. Col Charlie Sykes, gave a fascinating presentation and slide show of their tours of duty in Basra and Afghanistan.
 

£150 Raised for Fairbridge

Dated: 19/07/2009

A further £150 was raised for Fairbridge last Sunday (July 12th), when Dame Muriel Taylor DStG and team manned a stall at a local fair.  We are particularly grateful for the assistance of some non-members of the Order i.e. volunteers, that supported Muriel's efforts.

The Order has a target of £3,000 to raise for Fairbridge this year and naturally the active fundraisers would love to hear from volunteers within the Order (indeed within the wider community) to assist our work.

The UK Grand Priory extends most sincere thanks to all involved.

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Order Raises £225 for Fairbridge Charity

Order of St. George Tartan

Dated: 17/07/2009

The Order has commissioned the design of a special tartan, to be worn by Knights and Dames of the Knightly Order Valiant of St. George. A 'swatch' is pictured below showing the traditional colours of St. George mixed with the colours emblematic of our Hungarian roots.

Various items will be available for purchase (further details to follow) including kilts, shawls and trews.

More Funding Raised for ABF 

Dated: 17/07/2009 

Congratulations to Chev. Ron Hughes KStG who yesterday raised a further £203.70 for the Army Benevolent Fund through a collection in Sandwich, Kent.

Given the commitment of our forces in theatres such as Afghanistan and Iraq it is paramount that the Order provides as much funding as possible for support of service personnel and their families.

As a military and hospitaler Order we are honoured to support the ABF.

Support for the Mongolian Red Cross

Dated: 24/06/2009

The International Knightly Order of St George has chosen to financially support the Mongolian Red Cross Society (MRSC).  In addition, members of The Order have personally donated to this fine Humanitarian Organization.

The MRSC is a non-governmental, humanitarian and auxiliary to the public, organization established on a volunteer basis, functioning on the self-governing principle with the purpose to support government humanitarian policy and guide line, and to embody the work and principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, provisions of 1949 Geneva Conventions and its two Additional Protocols.

The overall purpose of the MRCS is to prevent and alleviate human suffering, to protect life and health, and to protect human dignity with complete impartiality of their nationality, race, age, sex, religious beliefs, class or political opinion; promote understanding and friendship amongst all people and to contribute to world peace.

The MRCS does this by:    

• Providing Health & First Aid Training
• Blood Donor Dissemination
• HIV/AIDS, STD Programs
• Social Welfare Services
• Disaster Preparedness & Disaster Relief
• Operation of Regional Disaster Centres
• Red Cross Youth Programs

             
What finer cause can an Organization like The International Knightly Order of St George whom has as an objective to assist the needy with both mental and material support.  All Members are encouraged to support this worthwhile Organization.

Chev. Orland DeLong. KStG

Congratulations to Chevalier Ron Hughes

Dated: 18/06/2009

Congratulations goes to Chev. Ron Hughes KStG who today received the Freedom of London at a ceremony at Guildhall.

One of the oldest surviving traditional ceremonies still in existence today is the granting of the Freedom of the City of London. It is believed that the first Freedom was presented in 1237.

Chev. Ron was joined by wife Joan and son, as well as Grand Herald Steve Nimmons KCStG. Connections to the Order of St. George continue, as Chev. Ron was proposed for the Freedom by Grand Prior Simon McIlwaine KCStG +.

Chev. Tony Schiena appointed US Grand Prior

Dated: 08/06/2009

The Grand Priory of the United Kingdom is delighted with the recent announcement of Chev. Tony Schiena as Grand Prior of the United States of America.

Chev. Tony is a very notable gentleman, former world Karate champion, rising star of Hollywood, international campaigner for child safety, member of the International Police Association and the International Bodyguard and Security Services Association. Tony was awarded the rank of Colonel by the Hungarian Government, for meritorious service and bestowed the honour of Knighthood in a celebration at Rochester Cathedral, England, by the Knightly Order of St George.

Chev. Tony recently completed a very successful visit to the Ukraine where he met with the Ukrainian government who signed his treaty "IC3O" setting out principles for the online safety of children.

Further details about this important work are available in this .pdf format article.