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Guernsey Responds
Within twenty four hours of the launch at Government House, through the generosity of several key benefactors and the response from a wide range of the community, the RGLI have raised over £100,000 in pledges and donations which provides 20% of the overall costs needed to complete Number 16 Rue Verte and transform this to a cultural, education and accommodation centre. "I speak for all of us in the RGLI to express our gratitude and delight at the level of resonse from our com
Sara Watts
Apr 11 min read


Saving Guernsey's Finest Hour
On Tuesday 31st March His Excellency Sir Richard Cripwell hosted a reception at Guernsey's Government House to launch the purchase and restoration of Number 16 Rue Verte, the building in which so many men sheltered, fought and suffered in late November 1917, stopping the largest German advance of the war, and at terrible cost. Guernsey' Lt Governor Sir Richard Cripwell addressing the Reception at Government House The RGLI have agreed the purchase terms with the current owner
Sara Watts
Mar 312 min read


RGLI Membership Association
The launch of the RGLI Association answers the request that so many people have made of us over the last year. 'How can we Join the RGLI?'. Well, we have answered that and now that is possible. An RGLI Solider standing in a roadway near La Rue Verte with the son of the local Farrier The RGLI became an LBG in March 2026, giving us the chance to offer Membership throughout the community. Members will receive their own unique numbered membership card, exclusive silver Regimental
Alisha Smith
Mar 271 min read


Bringing back the RGLI Regimental Colours into Island's Remembrance
The RGLI are pleased to announce the newly remade RGLI Colour is now completed in the traditional fashion and material and have arrived to their new home in Guernsey. At 11am on Saturday 29th November the RGLI will host a dedicated Service of Blessing & Commemoration at the Town Church (the Regimental Chapel). The historic event will be led by the Dean of Guernsey, The Very Reverend Tim Barker, in which the newly blessed replicated Regimental Colour will be then be received b
Chris Oliver
Oct 26, 20251 min read


Its was an RGLI 'sell out'
Thank you to everyone who attended this special event we are so pleased to tell you just how popular the restoration of this iconic historic gathering became. This year we had nearly 100 people attend the event and raised nearly £3,000 for the RGLI Trust, an incredible achievement only beaten by the fact we had a waiting list too. If you didn't make it we are certainly looking forward to seieng you next year when we repeat this popular event. Set in the historic surroundings
Chris Oliver
May 23, 20251 min read


Restoring the RGLI Regimental Dinner
For the first time in nearly One Hundred Years the RGLI are please to deploy the Regiment's Silverware from it's normal museum home. On...
Chris Oliver
Apr 30, 20251 min read


Building A Community
The RGLI's Big 2025 Well, 2025 is already off to a flying start as we speed towards the end of the first quarter year already. We may...
Chris Oliver
Mar 26, 20253 min read


Commemorating The RGLI @ 107
A truly incredible weekend for the Royal Guernsey Light Infantry with so many congratulations to all those involved in arranging and...
Chris Oliver
Dec 4, 20241 min read


Listen to Guernsey's Finest Hour
First broadcast on 23rd November 2017 on BBC Radio, only days before the hundredth anniversary of the Battle of Les Rue Verte - which the...
Chris Oliver
Oct 12, 20241 min read


Twinning Visit June 2024
As part of the annual commitment between the two communities St Peter Port and RGLI representatives attended Masnieres in early June this...
Chris Oliver
Jun 24, 20241 min read


Government House Charities Fete
Thanks to all who came to speak and help us at theis year's Association of Guernsey Charities annual fete in the grounds of government...
Chris Oliver
Jun 24, 20241 min read


RGLI Memorial Ride 2024
This year's memorial ride arrived at Masniers on Monday 27th May and took the oportunity to meet french exchange students at their...
Chris Oliver
May 27, 20241 min read


Student Exchange 2024 flourishes in increasing visitors
Students from Masnieres outside masin Victor Hugo in Hauteville by kind arrangement of Mdme O Blanchette We are delighted that with the...
Sara Watts
Apr 15, 20241 min read


RGLI Events 2024
We are pleased to publish our latest events calendar for 2024, with more to follow n the next few weeks. Thank you once agin for your...
Chris Oliver
Jan 27, 20241 min read


Saffery Rotary Walk sponsors RGLI
The Team are delighted to be announced as a beneficiary of this year's very popular Saffery Rotary Around Island Walk. Covering 40 miles...
Chris Oliver
Jan 21, 20241 min read


RGLI are ready to take home
The RGLI Trust announced this week a set of new products which will be shortly availble to buy and keep, or give as meaningful gifts....
Chris Oliver
Nov 28, 20231 min read


RGLI Annual Remembrance Parade
The Trust are pleased to provide the Order of Service for this year's Rememembrance Parade on Sunday 3rd December at 11am. This will be...
Chris Oliver
Nov 26, 20231 min read


RGLI Quiz Night raises £1,752
A huge thank you to all who came to aour first fund raising event on Friday 24th November and helped us raise over 2,000 euros towards...
Chris Oliver
Nov 26, 20231 min read


GBG Bikers Ride for the RGLI
On Sunday 3 December to commemorate the RGLI battle at e Les Rue Vertes, Masnieres the Guernsey Bikers Group are organising a 'ride out'...
Chris Oliver
Oct 29, 20231 min read


Student Exchange Success 2023
Between 5th and 10th June 2023, students from Blanchelande College visited their counterparts at the Jaques Prevet College, Masnieres -...
Chris Oliver
Jun 19, 20232 min read
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