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Training

First Aid, Past and Present

The first training evening of 2025 was a memorable one, thanks to two special guests:[…]

Training

An Engaging Evening: Training Session on WWII British Radio Equipment

On our latest training evening, we were treated to a fascinating presentation by recent recruit[…]

Events

Honouring the Fallen: Remembrance Sunday

On Sunday, November 10th, the Redline Home Guard proudly took part in the Remembrance Sunday[…]

Events

A Return to the Pillbox: November 3rd Open Day

History came alive once again at the Gatehampton Pillbox, as we hosted another immersive Pillbox[…]

Training

Training Night: Grenade Tactics and a New Venue

This week’s training, though smaller than usual due to sicknesses and absentees, offered hands-on practice[…]

Events

Home Guard at Wallingford Back to the Forties

Our final scheduled event of the season saw the Redline Home Guard attend Wallingford Back[…]

Events

BRX1 Guarding Abingdon Airfield

On 21st September the Redline Home Guard had the pleasure of attending the Abingdon Air[…]

News

An Unloved Pillbox Restored to its Former Glory

Redline Home Guard have been working in conjunction with Howbery Park Estate, Crowmarsh, to gain[…]

Events

Pillbox Open Day: A Rare Glimpse at WW2 History

On Saturday, July 27th, the Redline Home Guard gave visitors the unique opportunity to step[…]

Events

Latest Event Round-up

Here’s an event round-up to let you know what the Redline Home Guard have been[…]

News

The Remarkable Rejuvenation of Cholsey Ticket Office

Members of the Redline Home Guard have been working with the Cholsey & Wallingford Railway[…]

Events

The Redline at Henley Traditional Boat Festival

On Saturday 20th July Sgt. M. Quigley and Pte. M Gleave of the 5th Oxfordshire[…]

Training

Emergency Stand To – The Redline Home Guard on Duty

28th June 1941: Intelligence received from our agents in the field indicated a viable threat[…]

News

Gatehampton Pillbox – Restoration After Vandalism

Built during World War II, the pillboxes of Stop Line Red were designed to guard[…]

Events

The Redline on Patrol at the Wallingford Carnival

On Saturday 15th June BRX1 members of Redline Home Guard were in attendance at Wallingford[…]

Events

Time for Letting off Steam at Stoke Row Rally

On Sunday 9th June a two-man detachment formed a mobile patrol at the Stoke Row[…]

Events

Remembrance Guard of Honour at the Harwell Stone

On Saturday 8th June, Redline Home Guard were privileged to be asked to take part[…]

News

Memorial Walk in Remembrance of Tom Jewitt

On Sunday 2nd June, members of the Redline Home Guard carried out the Tom Jewitt[…]

Events

The Redline at Fawley Hill Vintage Transport Festival

On Sunday 19th May Redline Home Guard sent a patrol of OX5 Guards to attend[…]

Events

The Redline at the CWR Military Vehicle Weekend

Last weekend Redline Home Guard were at the Cholsey & Wallingford Railway, CWR Military Vehicle[…]