RAOC Gazette - page 57
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| Corps | RAOC |
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| Full title | RAOC Gazette |
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| Publication date | 1978 |
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| Colour | No |
| Grey | No |
| Early date | 1978 |
| Late date | 1978 |
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Our new Director is Brigadier Lawrie Lawrence, Brigadier l.awrie is of course no stranger to DSCS, having served with us in our various guises of ISDW, CSDW and now DSCS since 1972. HEADQUARTERS MANY congratulations to SSM George Dey on his recent pro- motion. Rumour has it that his next posting is to the Middle East there to reap the financial benefits that we European bound soldiers are deprived of. Ah, well, I bet the taxman catches up with you eventually, George! An "A" for sheer productivity goes this month to Corporal and Mrs Lamble who were recently blessed with brand spank- ing new twins. Public Relations takes on a new meaning, While on awards let's give another "A," for nonchalance this time. The end of another long Saturday shift in the Mounting Centre, at the heart of the current Green Goddess campaign, was in sight for W 2 Ivor Cook, new chief clerk GSD and late of Headquarters BAOR. Suddenly the word came through: "Reinforce Bermuda tomorrow 1" Ivor tidied his Green Goddess desk, moved across to his Reinforce Bermuda desk, handled the clerical back-up beautifully, and handed over his shift just five minutes late! Further additions to GSD include Corporal G. P. Allen (ex-RMP) from Northern Ireland and the Super Clerk's tem- porary right hand man Corporal C V. Whitford from BAOR, the latter pending redundancy. To further complicate matters, GSD recently moved offices but all should be working smoothly again eventually, ie next May. Northern Ireland HEADQUARTERS OUR photograph shows our Chief Fire Officer Mr Eric Bellars with one of his crews partaking of a no doubt welcome cup of tea. We dare not ask him how long it is since he wore his white Fire Bobbies Helmet, but we do dare com- plement Eric and his Right and Left Hands Fire Officers John Lampitt and Gerry McMasson on the job they are doing, not forgetting their " a m a t e u r " crews who in fact are not now so amateur! Page 283 girl. I suppose you are wondering the purpose of the photograph. Well—it's twofold. Firstly, to get you to read our newsletter to find out why the photograph is there: you probably wouldn't read it otherwise—and secondly, we are trying to brighten up THE GAZETTE, and at the same time put out a challenge to other contributors to add to the glamour. You've seen our entry—now better it / look forward to other unit entries but with a tittle more in form at ion? —Editor. United Kingdom Land Forces ORDNANCE BRANCH NO ONE has been abroad since the last newsletter—Colonel Gregan did try to sell a three month visit to Belize to the Grade Us but without success, For some time there has been a nagging fear in Materiel about where their next cup of coffee or tea was coming from- In a male dominated Materiel office Marion was the sole maker of liquid refreshment and when she was away Mrs Alison from the other side had to stand in. Now all is resolved, Harry Clapham is out-numbered three to one in the office and Paula (Mrs Willis) or Pamela (Mrs Turner) are to be seen going from office complete with tray and a piece of paper to ensure that everyone gets their tea in the accustomed cup. We welcome them both and congratulate Ricky Richardson on improving the tone of the office. Corporal Kelly seems to be somewhat quieter since he returned from his honeymoon, whether it's the added responsi- bility of married life which is bearing down on him is not clear. The weight on Mairead Cassidy's arms is due to her elevation to the rank of Lance Corporal. One does wonder about the promotion methods in the WRAC, do they always award stripes for having tonsils out? Anyway, it's nice to see her smiling face around the Branch again. — Another rough job in Northern Ireland over. Time for a cuppa, This month we have said goodbye to Staff Sergeant Pete Regan, and we wish him and his family a pleasant new tour. Welcome to our new Chief Clerk Staff Sergeant Eddie Mayes, and our " new m a n " from Scotland Private Bill Coubrough, ORDNANCE DEPOT NORTHERN IRELAND THE quiet waters have remained undisturbed by visitors this month except for a fleeting visit by the Second in Command designate Major Dexter. The tranquillity was only broken as we entered a hectic Christmas festivity programme started by the Sergeants Mess Dance and Draw, and continued by parties for both pensioners and children. With dinners for Senior Ranks and Junior Ranks alike, culminated by the Hilton Club Dance and Draw it can be assumed that Santa departed from this area well and truly exhausted. 283 — |
| Book number | R0246a |