RAOC Gazette - page 184
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| Publication date | 1978 |
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| Early date | 1978 |
| Late date | 1978 |
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RULES OF T H E ACROSS E N G L A N D R O A D RELAY RACE Team One were accommodated at night in hotels in Barn- stable, while Team Two had a variety of abodes—the first night being spent in a Junior Leaders Regiment's hall, the second being put up by Mr Fred Barlow, the leader of the Dartmoor Rescue Team, and the third night in Okehampton Training Camp. Of course both teams managed a little recreation, their few off-duty hours being spent drinking free beer or sleeping. The snow rescue work had been quite a change from normal duties and quite enjoyable, although there were some harrowing experiences covered in more detail in another separate article, including the discovery that the Volvos had been driving over the top of buried vehicles. After a long lay-off from sport, due to commitments beyond our control, the Unit soccer team resumed on a good note, draw- ing three all with our arch-rivals, the RAMC DMED across the road, and then beating Headquarters UKLF in the first round of the Minor Units Cup two to one. Our congratulations go to Staff Sergeant Ted Hibbert who was presented with his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal by Brigadier Dalton in the Unit Club and to Private Graham Markham on his marriage to Jeannette Smith on the 11th of February. We all hope that they have a happy and prosperous life together. Finally we say farewell to Corporal Jeff Strange as he leaves for a six month tour in Canada and to Lance Corporal Larry Fowler who goes into civilian life with our best wishes for his future. {continued from page 377.) b. The aggregate total age of all nine runners to be a minimum of three hundred years. c. Only One reserve can be nominated of any rank and may only participate after official medical advice has necessitated such a substitution. 2. 3. Shropshire Branch ON the 16th March* ninety one members of the Association at- tended the branch annual dinner which was preceded by the AGM. The main dining hall Parsons Barracks, Donnington, was transformed into a * Officers Mess * style dinner layout and a first class meal was served by Major Eddie Jennings catering staff. The top table was graced by no less than four COD Donningtan Commandants, being our President, Brigadier Mike Short, our guest of honour, Brigadier Freddie Goodwin, and our two Vice Presidents, Brigadier David Morrison and Brigadier Neil Barclay. Also on the top table of course was our Chairman, Colonel Davies, the Chairman of Birmingham Branch, Major David Scourfield (Retd), and fifteen Lieutenant Colonels serving and retired! As we also had fourteen mem- bers from the Birmingham Branch, Lieutenant Colonel Arthur Hawley, Secretary of Salisbury Branch, Mrs Gladys Isaacs (ex Sub-Conductor Warden WRAC) from Chester and Major George Coombe (Retd) from Bridgnorth* There was excellent material for our guest of honour and our President to ' get their teeth into' in their after dinner speeches which l were thoroughly enjoyed by all—not the least by Major Arthur Drummy * Vick (Retd) who had joined the Corps exactly fifty seven years ago to the day, a point made which was greeted in the customary manner by all. As this was Major Eddie Jennings last Branch function (he will be at Bicester on the 22nd April to pick up the shoot- ing trophy for the third year running!), he was presented with an inscribed Corps Wall Plaque by our President in apprecia- tion of the invaluable assistance he has given to the Branch during his tour at Donnington and we all wished him and his charming wife Chris a happy tour in BAOR. Lieutenant Colonel J. T. Kostoff USA was made a honorary life member of the Branch and presented with a Corps tie by our President which he immediately wore proudly. After dinner, by kind invitation of the PMC and members of the Sergeants Mess, we all adjourned for the customary goings on which always occur when old soldiers meet! MR LAURIE CUMMIN GS MEMBERS of the Corps, both serving and retired, will be saddened by the news of the sudden death on 11th April 1978, of Mr Laurie Cummings for many years the Civil Labour Officer at Deepcut Mr Cummings, who entered the Civil Service after war service in the Royal Artillery, will be well remembered by those who have served at Deepcut for his pleasant and efficient service to the Corps at Blackdown in all matters concerning civilian staff, 4. ROUTE a. Any part of England may be selected for the race at- tempt, including the start, finish and all routes. b. The route can start and finish at Any point on each coast, providing that each point is actually at the sea- water edge. c. Tidal estuaries may be selected for the start or finish point provided that the estuary is not Less than three miles wide at that point CONDUCT OF RACE a* Order of running will be one person from each group in turn, ie one Officer, one SNCO, one JNCO/1 Officer etc. b. Each runner will run One mile in turn only—distance to be checked from the escort vehicle's trip-meter. c. The relay will be a non-stop event and must be com- pleted within a single day (or twenty four hour period). d. All team runners must be RAOC in the case of major units, but may be attached personnel in the case of minor units. DATE Any day may be selected providing it falls within five days of the Ides of March. (It is regretted that space did not allow the publication of all the photographs submitted.) N OTICES THE {continued) NATIONAL ARMY CHELSEA MUSEUM VACANCIES for Museum Warders. Duties include patrolling exhibition areas and the general protection and safety of the museum building and exhibits. Starting pay is £54.90 per forty two hours week with enhanced rates of pay for overtime. Uniforms will be provided. Kitchen facilities available. Candidates must be over twenty one years of age and be prepared to undertake shift duties, including weekends and public holidays. Applicants must be of British Nationality and parentage and have been resident in the UK for at least five years. Please 'phone 01-499 8040, ext 7028, or write to Area Civilian Staff Manager, London District (Central), Room 713, Lansdowne House, Berkeley Square, London W1X 6AA, for an application form. TOOTAL SCARVES THE RAOC Secretariat has a limited stock of attractive navy blue neck scarves available for sale. They are made of a superfine soft material and are understood to be washable and crease resistant. Casually draped, or tied cravat style they make an elegant accessory to formal wear by ladies or gentlemen. Dashingly worn with a woggle (not supplied) they evoke the young executive at play. At a pinch, for waists over thirty six inches, they might even double as cummerbunds. Any resemblance between this versatile garment and the Combat Scarf (which may no longer be worn with uniform) is not coincidental. The cost is 50p including post and packing and cheques should be made payable to RAOC Central PRI Fund. 388 — |
| Book number | R0246a |