RAOC Gazette - page 209
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| Publication date | 1981 |
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| Early date | 1981 |
| Late date | 1981 |
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It is with much sadness that we say goodbye to W01 Ken Blackwell and his wife. Mr Blackwcll was last seen wearing a dark blue pullover—was he gardening perhaps? We also say goodbye to Mrs Lynne Wightman who is off to follow her husband to Ireland. Welcome to W02 Tony Collins and his wife. Sporting a Cyprus sun tan he is the envy of us all. Welcome also to Mrs Sue Ramsdale. Our galant football team played 1 Combat Supplies and beat them seven one in the DOS BAOR Cup Quarter Final. Well done lads! PS. We finally said goodbye to Second Lieutenant Ian Gorsuch. All the best from us all. 79 SUPPLY DEPOT THE change over to the computer went without too much trauma, though some doubts were raised when the OC asked the CQMS for a strong three foot length of rope. All doubts/ hopes were swiftly allayed/dashed however when it was found securing his briefcase to his pushbike. The bad weather continues to plague the inter-departmental potted sports programme, with badminton being the only game to be unaffected. Sergeant Alfie Marks, our resident referee, carries out his Friday morning inspections of the footbal pitch with monotonous regularity, but so far the snow refuses to melt. We say farewell to Sergeant Marks on posting to Bicester and Sergeant Roy Finer who goes just down the road to Herford. We welcome in their place Sergeants Davie Walsh ond Keith Doughton and hope their stay with the Fighting 79th will be a happy one. STORES SECTION 45 FIELD REGIMENT WORKSHOP THIS month we are very proud to report that our Judo expert Private Bill Painter took part in the BAOR Individual Judo Championships held at Sennelager. Bill gained a creditable second place in both the Middle Weight and Open Class B contests. There are also a large number of children and adults in Hohne Station who wish Bill success as he runs judo classes four times a week for Station members and their families. Also on the sporting scene our Raging Bull Sergeant Barry Moore, was selected as a member of the RAOC team which played several rugby matches in BAOR. Latest news on the Postings scene, Corporal Tommy Laverick nearly got to Hong Kong but not quite, however, he will make an excellent addition to the team at 2nd Division Engineer Regiment Stores Section. 2nd Armoured Division HEADQUARTERS SPRING at last in Lubbecfce, and the snow retreats for yet another year. We awaken to mild pleasant mornings and wonder how soon the faithful well worn heavy wool can me mothballed, serviced, repaired and stored until its services are next required. Packing and preservation any ideas ques spring is in the air and young mens hearts and minds turn to thoughts of Ord ancillaries, hardening and reducing trials, demand and supply aggravations, financial restraint, well perhaps next year we can afford to sometimes think of other things. Wintex has been and gone, handled in toto by our 2IC Major Jim Steele and his left arm W02 Bill Tonkins. Simon stayed at home. We all attended a branch dinner recently in splendid surroundings of Hotel Bohne to express our welcome to Mrs Baughan the wife of the CRAOC. Please continue to look after him well Mrs Baughan, none are safe during these days of hardening and reducing. The dinner served a dual purpose by allowing us to say farewell to WOl Alan Pedley and his wife Isobel who have finally left us for a tour in Bicester on commissioning. We extend best wishes to them both. Our service from Bicester is expected to increase by one hundred per cent. Prior to his departure Mr Pedley was presented with. the Long Service and Good Conduct Medal by our former CRAOC, Colonel Jackson, now of Headquarters BAOR. Leave passes are being submitted in the fervent hope that one may succeed. Any of our subscribers who wish to speak to the Adjutant Captain Mike Southworth should first contact the missing persons bureau. OD Preparations for Exercise Bronze Key are well under way and individuals toils and achievements will be reported in the next issue. Your author must now leave to deal with yet another supply problem—the availability of seed potatoes in Lubbccke. 87 SUPPLY DEPOT CORPORAL IAN McGILL has left us for a six months tour in Belize. Coincidcntally, two days after his departure, BFBS television showed a programme on Belize, and Rene, Ian's wife, felt envious at the sight of a warm and pleasant environment whilst she and her family were experiencing the rigours of a harsh winter in Munster. M and RO have obviously realised how much we missed Ian's services and have posted Private Dave Miller. Within a few days of arrival he celebrated his eighteenth birthday by taking on the job of permanent barman of the 87 Club. Wel- come to the fold Dave and don't be disillusioned that the whole Corps are Senior Ranks—there are a couple of other private soldiers hidden away somewhere! Staff Sergeant Enno Olden's beast, our newly installed computer, has at last gone live and all ration indents are now ' untouched by human hands.' It is a great pity that the com- puter hasn't been programrncd to complete the monthly returns, including the Ration Bulletin, but the Chief Clerk (Admin) Sergeant Clive Hitchcock informs us that Orderly Rooms are now being considered for computerisation—hopefully to include the returns! STORES PLATOON 15 FIELD WORKSHOP WE welcome Lance Corporals John Entwistle and Kirk Mc- Carter who replace Lance Corporals Paul Cartwright and Steve Walker respectively. We also congratulate Paul on his forth- coming marriage and wish Paul and Inge a happy stay at Kine- ton. Corporal Brian Low and Private Jeff Jones were recently selected for the RAOC BAOR soccer squad. Unfortunately Brian Low was unable to attend due to a course, but Jeff played in the game against R Signals. Private Mark Harvey starred for the unit orienteering team and Lieutenant Simon Hall, Lance Corporals Paul Tonks and John Wilson and Privates Jeff Jones and Mick Callaghan continue to figure in the Workshop Foot- ball team which despite losing the semi-final of the Minor Units Cup has now reached the Craftsman Cup semi-final. Corporal Joe Leatherbarrow is congratulated on a success- ful EPC course, Joe also continues to star as the unit NBC instructor. Corporal Chippy Wood is keeping his fingers crossed for Oldham Athletic (we all have our problems) and Lance Corporal Martin Stevens is counting the days before he leaves for Belize. Lance Corporal Stan Preston is saving up for some new clothes as his diet has resulted in the loss of a stone and Private Scooter Foye is still resisting all efforts to persuade him to join the one days pay scheme. Scooter—are you reading this in someone else's GAZETTE? 5 Field Force ^ ^ _ ^•Rfe^te^ ^ K M L £ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ _ ORDNANCE COMPANY F O O T B A L L in the H I K ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ has taken a back scat ^MfEflga^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^. recently to rugby ^&rjn§?^^^^^^^H^^^^^^^ table K B f e ^ B ^ ^ ^ ^ I have been strongly WLg0^i^^ advised not to men- ^^^^ tion anything about football until a later date. A unit rugby team was formed this month and W02 'Ain't havin i t ' Collinge volunteered as coach. The first game was against 1st Armoured Division Ordnance Company and the final score of twenty four to nil to them was well deserved though their players agreed after the game that it was a tough match, the bruised ribs and gashed knees were proof enough. I firmly believe with coaching, a few more matches and a seemingly strong feeling for the game the team will cause a few upsets. Table tennis seems to be the craze at the moment. With the guidance of Lance Corporal Ian Sharpe our admirable Orderly Room clerk Private Nigel Howard organised a Table Tennis League Ladder. Ian Sharpe who is now in second position in the league is doing his best to keep away from those below him. This is not surprising as he wants to avoid a repetition of a twenty one to five result. All in all the interest shown in the game has been very encouraging. I hope to give some more news on the progress of this game in the next GAZETTE news. — 416 — |
| Book number | R0404a |