The Western Desert Recce Group are hosting a fantastic event at the David Livingstone Birthplace later this month which will see history ‘come to life’. Get in amongst the displays and vehicles on 19th to 21st July 2024. The group, who are based at Blantyre Industrial Estate are inviting families to come along to this […]
3rd Blantyre Scouts were guests invited along to the Western Desert Recce Group HQ at High Blantyre this week. A very successful visit as 15 Scouts were given an interesting talk about WW2 and a tour of the garages and museum items. Pete Scally who gave the talk was assisted by Don Helsdon, Tom Wallace, […]
A Blantyre based volunteer group has picked up a prestigious award. The award went to the Western Desert Recce Group (WDRG) based in High Blantyre, for the restoration of a Long Range Desert Group Chevrolet truck. It was kitted out exactly as was the case in the western desert by the LRDG medical officer, Doctor […]
Today, Saturday 27th May, we had the pleasure of dropping by the premises of the “Western Desert Recce Group” at High Blantyre. The volunteer, hobby group ran by retired veterans are involved in renovating WW1 and WW2 vehicles, for the purposes of educating and showing the community. It keeps everybody active, promotes wellbeing and is […]
Unfortunately, due to circumstances beyond their control, local group WDRG have had to cancel the Model Show on Saturday 29th October (new date will be posted once known) The good news is that their Military Fair at High Blantyre is still going ahead this weekend and, in this time of austerity, they have reduced the […]
The Western Desert Recce Group based in High Blantyre’s Industrial Estate have announced their next two events. These will take place over 1 weekend. On Saturday, 29th October 22 is a model show and the day after is their militaria fair. These two regular events continue to grow in popularity. A date for your diaries!
The Western Desert Recce Group, based at High Blantyre held their 3rd Military Collectors Fair today, Sunday 26h June 2022. The event took place at their premises in Blantyre Industrial Estate, High Blantyre and was well attended, especially in the morning. Volunteers manned the stalls and there were plenty of exhibits on display including popular […]
A third Military Collectors Fair will be held at High Blantyre at the end of June 2022. The much anticipated event is being hosted once again by the Western Desert Recce Group (WDRG) at Blantyre Industrial Estate on Sunday 26th June 2022. Door open at 10am, though sellers and exhibitors can start setting up from […]