RAOC Gazette - page 286
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| Corps | RAOC |
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| Full title | RAOC Gazette |
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| Publication date | 1977 |
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| Early date | 1977 |
| Late date | 1977 |
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The ShirclifT departure was novel, to say the least; it was by vvcle, a standard Bicester-issue Raleigh Wayfarer being delivered • 3 EAPD as reported in last month's GAZETTE. The ride was v sponsored one to raise money for the Queen's Silver Jubilee ppeal, but John secretly hopes the attempt can be counted in lieu of the DG's challenge. Another event to celebrate was the rebadging of Staff Sergeant John Collison at Didcot on 7th October. Our picture shows Brigadier Brian Dalton presenting badge and beret. Staff Sergeant Collison joins RAOC from R. Signals. A good choice John! his brother officers contemplate worn collars and cuffs somewhat uneasily. Moss Bros may yet be in his debt On the sporting front our soccer players have done well to win the first round of the EDIST Minor Units Cup Com- petition, thanks mainly to Private Ian Nicholls who scored five goals. We are also through to the second round of the Richards Cup on a bye. Our punters of the oval ball did well to draw four points all with RAF Cranwell. Captain John Schreuder, our Adjutant, has since been seen hobbling around like the senior Steptoe proclaiming that thirty one is about the right age to give up rugger—co incidentally, his thirty first birthday was last month! Central Ordnance Depot Bicester Staff Sergeant John Collison receives his Brigadier Dalron. new badge ANYONE could be excused for think- ing that they had seen twelve middle- aged men taking a dog for a walk, but, in fact, what they would have witnessed is a Phyllosan Phytness March for the over forties of COD Bicester. Those of us who take part in these marches each Thursday evening have now received merciful release in the shape of the clocks going back, thus making it too dark to march, except by dead reckoning. Our usual objective would be a local hostelry so that the marchers could quickly replace any inadvertant weight loss with liquid refreshment and the last march of the season was marked by an impromptu meal to use up the kitty. Since everyone promised not to tell Mrs Masterson that Captain Bill Masters on ate at least two pounds of mashed potatoes whilst on a diet, I won't mention it either, Exercise Tiger's Teeth has just finished and the Head- quarters is back to normal after the totally unnerving experience of seeing Colonel Ray Dickey and Major Willie Williamson in combat kit and blending with the office carpets. Recent arrivals are Captain Geoff Garrick who moves into the newly created key post of Assistant Assistant to the Assistant Deputy Planning Officer (I think) and Captain Brian Casbolt who takes on one of the most important and delicate jobs in the Depot and indeed one calling for great tact, charm and diplomacy—all of which characteristics he has in full measure. He also writes THE GAZETTE Notes. The 16 Battalion interest in gliding has recently been given a lift by Major Eagles, the Second-in-Command, and his able assistant Lieutenant McGhie, the 'A' Company Administration Officer, who have arranged a number of courses at RAF Bicester, Two very satisfied customers are shown in the at- tached photograph—Privates Croft and Ledingham both of *A* Company. One cynic suggested it should have for a caption 4 I'm glad I'm standing this one out!' From all accounts, for WRAC as well, it's an experience not to be missed—so any budding fly-boys now know what to put on their posting prefer- ence proforma, from We welcome back our Superintending Clerk WOl Garry Graves from a two week, holiday walking the Pennines. To- gether with Major Nick Wise (RAPC but it's not his fault) of Headquarters Base Organisation, Staff Sergeant Chris Carrier and Stan Twine of DLSA the intrepid band set off from Edale on 10th September. Fourteen dayes later, much thinner and wiser (sic), they arrived at Kirk Yetholm. By all accounts a good time was had by all and with the exception of the first day, they were blessed with dry weather. They were well supported by Sergeant Eddie Lewis (ACC) vho acted as admin party, supplying much needed hot stews as our band of heroes struggled into a pre-determined camp site each evening. As luck would have it (that was their excuse) the evening camp sites were very near local pubs so that liquid levels could be topped up, Garry says he enjoyed the trip, but when asked whether he would do it again his answer was, to say the least, non- committal Central Ordnance Depot Chilwell OCTOBER has been a very busy month socially. We have been visited by a party of boys from Repton School CCF and by the All Arms QM Course. We also welcomed the new GOC Eastern District, Major General A. L. Watson, who was guest of honour -at the Officers Annual Cocktail Party as a prelude to visiting the Garrison the following day. The Cocktail Party went off very well indeed and gave us a chance to meet socially and entertain many people from both the civilian and military sphere with whom we do business through- out the year. Old Chilwellians will be sorry to hear that Mr * Roly' Harrison, our officer in charge of Depot Maintenance, has retired after some thirty six years in the service of MOD(A). At fare- well drinks in the Beeston Victory Club he was presented with a very handsome electronic clock by Brigadier Macdonald on behalf of his colleagues. We wish Roly and his wife a long and happy retirement. Congratulations to WOl Roy Munce on being commissioned his month. He has left the Central Ordnance Depot but only to move two hundred yards to 38 Central Workshop where he is to relieve Major Ken Walker as OIC RAOC Stores Section, Roy can easily be spotted by his pristine uniform, which makes W Private Croft and Private Ledingham attending a recent gliding course at RAF Bicester. Recent visitors to Bicester who may have seen Lieutenant McGhie dashing around on crutches are assured that his present predicament has nothing to do with gliding. In fact it was his 217 |
| Book number | R0246 |