RAOC Gazette - page 160
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| Corps | RAOC |
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| Material type | Journals |
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| Full title | RAOC Gazette |
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| Publication date | 1977 |
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| Colour | No |
| Grey | No |
| Early date | 1977 |
| Late date | 1977 |
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After weeks of rain and bad weather, ihe sun finally emerged for the Moenchcngladbaeh Station Charity Fete. This Anglo-German event, organised by the Unit, was held al Ayr- shire Barracks on 2nd July. The afiernoon was a greal success and approximately 25,000 Deutschemarks were raised for the nominated charities, namely the British Limbless Ex-Service- 1 mens Association and a local German charily which caters for the rehabilitation of the mentally handicapped. Photo Captain J. J. Dunn, RAOC Burgomeister Pesch opening the fete, with Colonel P. A. Stevens and Lieutenant Colonel M. J. H, Connolly looking on. As well as displays by the German Police Band from Dusseldorf, the Army and German Fire Services and the RAF Police Dogs, there were Go-Karts for the budding James Hunts, 4 the Sugar PufT * train for the less daring and many other side- shows and attractions run by Ihe various Moenchengladbach Station Units, Schools and Youth organisations, In addition to the Grand Draw with a colour TV as the star prize and many other prizes all donated by local firms and shops, there was also a separate raffle for a football signed by the entire team of European Champions, Liverpool FC. This proved a very popular prize and boosted the coffers consider- ably, The Fete was a memorable and enjoyable occasion for all who attended and amply repaid the months of hard work which had gone into its preparation. On a sunny Thursday 7th July, one hundred and seventy eight children of the Unit were entertained by RSM Bill Black and his jocks at a Jubilee Barbecue and Party. The meal, Queing for the Co Karts. We are recruiting young these days! prepared by Sergeant Joe Mears and his men, was superb. To say that the tables were groaning would be no exaggeration. The hordes of mums in attendance, apparently no weight watchers there, also had a sausage or two. Corporals Jack Ventress and Les Pearce gave the kids a lift in their converted and colourful "Heister' whilst Sergeant Terry Barwick and Corporal 'fling* Crosby conducted an hilarious penalty goal competition. Mrs Joan Black, Dorothy Harrison and the ubiquitous Babs Brockle- bank organised a dancing competition for all ages and the junior Gingers and Freds duly strutted. The children and mums wholly enjoyed themselves and all the youngsters left with a gift. The RSM left with a partial twitch. Although the leave season is in full swing and multiple escort duties have come our way. the remaining few have soldiered on uncomplainingly and upheld their traditional good humour. Corporal Mick Greenhalgh, with Privates Trev Tingle and Taffy Broom, have gone off to Bavaria on adventure training by courtesy of 11 OFF, Volunteers all, they hopefully are the the first of many such co-operative schemes with our Field Force comrades. The * Sugar Puff ' Train. |
| Book number | R0246 |