RAOC Gazette - page 288
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| Publication date | 1980 |
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| Early date | 1980 |
| Late date | 1980 |
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THE RAOC GAZETTE ASSOCIATION NEWS Birmingham Branch OUR branch annual dinner was held on 10th October in the Captain Wilkinson Room of the Birmingham United Services Club, for the first time. The guest of honour was Brigadier Ray Thornton, and other guests included Brigadier Gordon Dennison, and Yeoman Warder Brian D'Arcy. Helped with a contingent of sixteen from the Shropshire branch sixty nine people attended which is the highest number for some years. We had an enjoyable evening, and this year we did not forget to get an extension to drinking time. One notable absentee was Brigadier David Morrison who un- fortunately had to fulfil another engagement This was the first of our dinners he had missed in fifteen years, but no doubt we shall see him again. Time once more to wish all readers of THE GAZETTE, and especially any Brummies, a Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year. Leaving the Army? .. .we can of fer a lot to someone special like you! Chilwell Branch THE 1980 Annual Dinner and Dance was held on 3rd October a happy company of some eighty plus members, friends and guests shared in a most enjoyable evening of reminiscences, friendship and fun at this ' family' get-together. It has been customary for a number of years now for the Chilwell Garrison Sergeants Mess to extend the use of their admirable premises to Association members and we are most grateful for this generous gesture of goodwill. It was a particularly pleasant duty to welcome back, as our Guest of Honour, Brigadier and Mrs D. H. Davis, this being their first return to Chilwell since Brigadier Derek was the Garrison Commander and Commandant COD Chilwell (1969—72). Once again our local Caterers supplied excellent fare, whilst music was provided by the ' Summer Breeze' trio whose reper- toire gave much pleasure and variety for all to enjoy. During the evening, a raffle was held at which all the prizes were contributed and as a result the Branch funds received an acceptable boost The success of the evening can be gauged from the fact that most of the company stayed until the ' Last Waltz'—and con- tinued chatting afterwards. Your service training makes you a person of special interest to us. In the Thames Valley Police we can offer you variety, challenge and comradeship, working in a skilled team covering the counties of Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire. A new future with good pay and prospects Starting salary is £5919, if over 22. After some experience there are many opportunities for specialisation and promotion. Modern accommodation is no problem — we provide excellent free housing or a generous tax-free rent allowance of up to £22 per week — a great help with a mortgage! A police career also means job security and a good pension at an early age. Aldershor and Deepcut Branch THE next social function of the Association will take place on Friday, 5th December 1980, at 20.00 hrs in the Army Appren- tices College. There will be a pay bar and a finger buffet, and the Corps band will be in attendance. There is ample parking space and the route will be well signed. All of the Corps and their wives are welcome. Details from Major T. A. Glen on Aldershot Civil 24431 extension Blackdown 839. Shropshire Branch OUR St Leger Dance and Draw was again a complete success due to the fact that our members from far and wide came with the intention of having a real good time and they did just that. Whilst the ' serving military' support was good it is most gratifying to see the increase in numbers of retired personnel and to witness the enjoyment they have in re-newing old acquaintances with whom they have served. Brian Tinsley's Mirage Group knows how to keep them happy and on the go! Members please note our next dance is our Christmas ' Do ' on Thursday I lth December. Seventeen of our Branch made the Annual Pilgrimage to the Birmingham Branch Annual Dinner which this year was held in ' The Wilkinson Room ' of the United Services Club. This room was named in honour of Captain Ron Wilkinson who tragically lost his life defusing IRA bombs in Birmingham. Needless to say the Shropshire Branch stalwarts did not leave until the bar closed at midnight despite the long trip home! (Yes there was an emergency stop!) , Finally a call to all ex ' Singaporeans': Alan Cleasby, Ron Hart, Arthur Hawley, Vic (Darkie) Dodds, Archie Ritchie, Pete Ness and of course yours truly Jock Forrest, invite you to join them at the Association Annual Weekend at Kineton on the 28th/29th March. If you haven't got a live Branch near you— write to me! Wishing all our many friends everywhere, a Very Happy Christmas and a Prosperous and Healthy New Year. 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| Book number | R0404 |