RAOC Gazette - page 61
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| Full title | RAOC Gazette |
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| Publication date | 1978 |
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| Early date | 1978 |
| Late date | 1978 |
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neing held by Private Ray Powell with one weighing in at .eventy pounds followed by Private Marty Lovell with a sixty rounder, Many were the other monsters of the deep hauled :n over the side, in particular ling, whiting and mackerel whilst Private Tony Redfern held the record for offbeat catches with a broken nosed garfish and an inquisitive seagull which en- deavoured to take flight with his line. Meanwhile, back at base camp, Corporal Geordie McShane acted as the ' Galloping Gourmet' and very respectful we were of his earnest en- deavours—thanks Geordie! On balance, the weather was good for the first week, but deteriorated for the second which 'forced* us to take shelter in a local hostelry. It has to be said that we all found the locals extremely hospitable, especially the clientele of the Mason Arms who encouraged, without much effort, the final party to out-sing the juke-box which they did with no great strain. All activities were cloaked under the guise of Adventure Training, and despite protestations to the contrary from the SSO, we really did find it adventurous (at times), Some of us who had never tried this sport before are now enthralled with it—though it has to be said there are those who never want to go out again! The general opinion of those attending was, that posting orders permitting^-they hope to go again next year. A certain officer who organised this years trip has already been seen around with a begging bowl in preparation for next year Our Fire Crews continue to man two Green Goddesses covering part of Shropshire. Since the Barn Marathon fire incident reported in November they have been called to twenty five fires but there has been nothing as big. Morale is high and they are now extremely proficient. Well done lads, There is little to report on the sporting front in view of the fire commitment. We were taken out of the Richards Football Cup by CVD Ashchurch with a three to two result. Well done Ashchurch and good luck in the next round. The one marriage to report is that between Lance Corporal Tony Redfern and Lance Corporal Sharron Howard WRAC and we offer our congratulations. of a three year holiday in Lab 8, it becomes very difficult to refuse their offers! The Christmas celebrations have brought to light the brand new hobby of "gloom spreading 11 ! Relying on the good old principle that " a soldier is never happy unless he's miserable" the SAT's in the Depot have set about spread- ing gloom instead of joy at Christmas time. They get all the Christmas spirit they need from their alcohol store! The usual winter sporting fixtures having gone into hiber- nation the highlight of the month has been a comedy football match between members of A Company and the WRAC, in aid of the Guides, Scouts, Cubs and Brownies. The game was noted for the unusual amount of loose scrums, but ardour was eventually cooled by giving early baths to some over- enthusiastic players in a nearby pooi! Needless to say the WRAC team beat the men! On a more serious note T the members of the Sergeants and Officers Messes said their farewells to Major General Minogue who visited Kineton for the last time with his wife at the beginning of December. He will be sadly missed. Congratulations are in order for WOl Boucher on the award of the Queen's Gallantry Medal, and for W02 Adams on the award of the George Medal. Both of these awards were for recognition of services in Northern Ireland, Central Ammunition Depot Kineton j M^.,.uu^ w wliyS'".'.\ W1W S||p&*r* ^ g j ^ ' • v ^ ^ ^ S /*;*;'vs|&^ THE continuing reluctance of the Fire- men to return to work has resulted in a thoroughly hectic December at Kineton * curtailed those sporting and social occasions which normally form the sub- stance of our GAZETTE notes. Personnel a \ W 9 s* J on fire fighting duties are popping in to te \ !2^i* / ^ t n e * r w a r s t o r i e s t anybody prepared V rr^|g£ J to listen, and various teams threaten to \ ^ ~ ^ ^ / reveal all in their autobiographies when, and if, the Firemen return to work! Despite working very long hours, all the soldiers fire fighting in Warwickshire have maintained a very high morale. The festive season has brought with it the usual round up of Departmental parties. At the same time the press gangs have emerged from their dark, gloomy corners to sell raffle and draw tickets. With their very persuasive manner, and the first prize W O l Boucher moved into his new office on time! The smile on his face indicates his liking for the air conditioning and open plan layout of his new office! Army School of Ammunition SINCE our last report we have had many staff changes. Rather than list them individually I will, during the next few months, give a run-down on a Branch by Branch basis. Our Chief Instructor is Lieutenant Colonel Laurie Guy and his presence at Kineton will not only bring a breath of fresh air to the School but also give a welcome boost during the summer months to the cricket team. He is ably assisted by his 2IC, Major David Hourahane who is also the Head of Training Development and Co-ordination Branch. Other members of this most im- portant Branch are Captain Doug Doherty, the syllabus king, who tackles fire-fighting as a side line, Conductor John Morling, who, when not speaking to Manning and Records Office, writes programmes. W 2 John Lawrence, who, when not employed on disposals, assists Captain Doherty. Staff Sergeant Jim Howe is the controller of examinations, chosen for this task because of his bribe-proof nature. As the School is * C * Company of CAD Kineton we have W 2 Nick Browning as CSM who to- gether with Corpora] John Hall are now expert in the assembly of new beds. Corporal Hall in his spare time also shows films. The School has welcomed many visitors including the Quarter-Master-General Sir Patrick Howard-Dobson; the DOS Nigerian Army, Colonel Dumaje, and some thirty Headmasters who received a presentation on careers in the RAOC. Congratulations must be offered to Captain Mick Coldrick on the award of the MBE by Her Majesty The Queen at Buckingham Palace. He's getting to know the place quite well! We must also congratulate WOl Fred Murphy and W 2 Ken Dickson on being awarded the Long Service and Good Conduct The W R A C element- here at Kineton held a Christmas Party for the Old Age Pensioners in the area. Seen here are some of the very willing helpers with the partygoers. — 287 — |
| Book number | R0246a |