RAOC Gazette - page 218
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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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going to Kits Store, The occasion was marked by a most pleasant informal gathering held in the VCC Office at lunch time during which Dot was presented with a bouquet and Mrs Rase Palin charmingly led a chorus line of ladies of the Head- quarters through a delightful dance routine. Dot's husband, ex- Depot employee Mr Bert Jaggs, is so busy in retirement that he was unfortunately, unable to attend the function. Congratulations to our DMA, Mr John Banton, on being recommended for promotion to HEO. Welcome to Mrs Gillian Monk, Headquarters messenger, and Miss Rachel Woolley who replaces Mr Gary Hargreaves in VCC y to whom we bid a fond farewell on his departure to another Ministerial field. A simple typing error led to the annual Depot trip to Blackpool being advertised at £200 per person. The Admin Officer, Mr Mike Fogg, wanted to know the route and means of travel offered at this price because, even with his recent win on the football pools, he wasn't quite prepared to pay this sort of sum. Nice to receive a card from recent departee WOl Ted Anderson, who it seems is still trying to climb mountains in Scotland and training his family to do likewise. COSLOG Major General P. A. Travers being shown around the Army School of Am munition Museum by Major F. R. Steer* for sometime now but who has suddenly found himself changed from student to staff. It really is amazing what this Kineton air does for one! W02 John Lawrence has also been con- gratulated on his promotion to WOl and upon the skilful manner in which he has despatched his in-tray into the lap of unsuspecting W02 Steve Dolman who Joins us on promotion from CAD Kineton. Lance Corporal John Halliwell has left the Corps for civilian life and in his place we have welcomed Lance Corporal John Rowe from 1 Combat Supplies Battalion. Finally, our warmest congratulations to Sergeant Pete Philpott of EOD Branch who we learn has gained a Mention in Despatches whilst serving with 321 EOD Unit. Central Vehicle Depot UK WE were pleased to welcome Major General and Mrs Callan; in addition to touring the Vehicle Depot, the DGOS found time to meet a large number of military and civilian staff, while Mrs Callan was introduced to the wives. There followed a short reception in the Sergeants Mess and lunch in the Officers Mess. Altogether a very full and successful day, On the tennis courts Major John and Mrs Terry Woodliffe have won the South West District Mixed Doubles, Majors Rose and Woodliffe the Mens Doubles and, for good measure, John Woodliffe the Mens Singles. On the cricket field, inspired by sundry unrepeatable threats from the Commandant, the Officers managed to lose to the Sergeants by only thirteen runs. A considerable improvement on previous performances. We say farewell to Lieutenant Colonel and Mrs Bidgood. Both Colonel John and Maggie have been active and popular members of Ashchurch Station. We wish them good fortune in BAOR and welcome in turn, Lieutenant Colonel Chris Collier as our new CREME. VEHICLE DEPOT ASHCHURCH DURING his recent visit the DGOS, Major General Callan, presented Long Service and Good Conduct Medals to W02 Roberts, Sergeants Crilley and Hoy. A very successful Station fete was held raising over £300 for local charities. Followed by a Station dance of which a Yery enjoyable time was had by all. Congratulations to W02 Martin, Sergeant Crilley, Corporal Gaughen and Lance Corporal Lowe on their promotions and to Private Ray and Anne Counsell on their marriage. . We welcome to the Depot WOl Utting, Sergeants Kempster and Fleming, Lance Corporal Hemming, Privates Coyle and Fishwick. VEHICLE DEPOT HILTON THIS month saw the departure from the Headquarters of Mrs Dorothy Jaggs who has performed the duties of messenger so well for more years than most of us can remember. Dot is * VEHICLE DEPOT LUDGERSHALL WE are now gearing up for the series of! Autumn Exercises, A lucky few are off with their Eager Beavers to BAOR for Exercise Bold Guard. The Depot scribes are sharpening their biros ready for Exercise Scrum Half and the Volvo teams are busily preparing for the annual AMFL Exercise. Happily however it's not all work and no play. The soccer team are working up to the approaching season. Inter-depart- mental matches are standing all square at the moment and we thrashed our local opposition in the Medical Depot Ludgershall in the first 'friendly.* The darts team also had a good win against the local village inn. Three new arrivals this month: Corporals Chris Allan from Antwerp and Dave Hummerston from Cyprus and Private Webb from Canada. Temporary departure to Northern Ireland is Lance Corporal Alan McMurdo, shortly to be followed by Private Jasper Scarrott who has finally passed the qualifying course. Two of the longest serving Depot civilian employees leave this month on retirement: Mr Bob Spanswick BEM the gun- pull-back expert and Mr Joe Brady from Depot Issues, Both these employees joined the Depot in 1947 after Active War Service. They will be sorely missed for their acknowledged expertise and their friendly and helpful personalities. They are both local Ludgershall inhabitants so will not be totally lost to their friends in the Depot Central Ammunition Depot Longtown ON a visit by Brigadier G, N. Powell, Deputy Commander North West District, he presented the Imperial Service Medal to Mr D. F. Murray and to Mr J. McGill who between them have over sixty years service in the Depot. He also presented Long Service and Good Conduct Medals to Captain Glasby, WOl Cuthbert and Staff Sergeant Ashurst. We offer congratulations to them all. Our shooting personality, Captain Alan Glasby, managed to win a * few' trophies at Bisley, As these notes are being written Alan is in South Korea representing Great Britain in the World Championships. I offered him a few names and addresses from my own days in Korea, but as he says ** who wants the name and address of a Korean Granny!*'. Mention must be made (I have been threatened) of the sterling work of our ladies who produced a marvellous array of cakes etc for our stall at the Longtown Coffee Evening in aid of the Old Peoples' Christmas party fund. The evening raised a magnificent sum of £500 of which our contribution was £71- We have also forwarded a donation of £35 to the RNLI, con- tributed by the Officers and Sergeants Messes, MDP Club and Commandant's Fund. On the sporting side our two golf representatives Lieutenant Colonel Upton and Captain Turnbull reached the final of the Travers Clarke knock-out competition. However, they were beaten in the final by circumstances beyond their control (the opponents played better). Our CAO, Lieutenant Colonel Upton, has left us for a short stay at Bramley then on to Andover, we wish him well for the future and hope he will pay us a visit; perhaps we can arrange one of our * little walks * for him. We welcome Lieu- tenant Colonel Dyer in his place from 3 BAPD and whilst we cannot offer such perks as LOA and duty free booze we can — 178 — |
| Book number | R0247 |