Way back in 1972 the last military regiment to occupy Upper Fort St Elmo as a service military establishment, the former 3/11 Regiment Royal Malta Artillery held its last formal parade which symbolised the disbandment of the regiment. At this parade the regiment’s old Bofors guns were handed over to the Malta Land Force.

For all intents and purposes that was the end of this Territorial Regiment. However, some of its warrant officers and sergeants decided that they would not just give up all the values and traditions that they had inherited from their service years.

Thus was formed the 3/11 Regiment RMA (T) Association which kept up the regimental spirit for the past 46 years. Now, it seems as if old age and falling support for the association’s activities have taken their toll, and an extraordinary general meeting is being held to discuss and decide on the association’s disbandment.

All members of the 3/11 Regiment RMA (T) Association who have their subscription paid up to 2018 are being invited to attend the meeting which is being held on May 12 at 10.30am at the Royal British Legion, 111 Melita Street, Valletta.

The meeting will be addressed by the acting president, and the acting secretary will report as to whether any nominations would have been received, failing which a disbandment motion will be submitted by the committee and voted upon.

Two officials will then be appointed to take care of the association’s records and assets.

All members are urged to attend.