RAOC Gazette - page 215
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| Publication date | 1983 |
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| Early date | 1983 |
| Late date | 1983 |
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Finally we bid farewell to W01 Dave Marsh of Vehicle Branch on his departure to Wilton. He is but the advance party. Captain I. R. Manners, Sergeant Martin Curley and Lance Corporal Chris Corish are shortly to follow. CONTROL DIVISION ISSUES BRANCH. We welcome Lieutenant Colonel Murphy to the Issues Branch 'Hot Seat,' which was eagerly vacated by Major Norman Stack. Returning to the fold is Lance Corporal Bob Clarke—not from his B2—Bl upgrading course as planned, but from RAF Halton Hospital where he was residing for five weeks. He is now going through a Job Familiarization course, which he obviously needs. The local Otmoor Challenge not only tested the stamina but also the training of Sergeant Alan Meigh, Corporal Ray Davis, Privates ' Baz' Bone and Graham Masters. All finished in fine style except Private Bone who opted at the nine mile point for a lift complaining of blisters—he plans to take a bike next for ease of convenience. C AND GS PROVISION BRANCH. The highlight of recent times was 'The Otmoor Challenge 1983' organised by Captain Pat Callan. The Challenge is a half marathon which takes in the seven villages of Otmoor. The route covered roads, tracks, footpaths, and the odd bog or two. Some of the older com- petitors were heard muttering about ' going over the t o p ' and Flanders. This was in reference to the condition of some of the tracks which were reduced to swamp like expanses by the recent rain. On the day the weather was kind and summer did arrive and the sunshine made the start/finish area, (which was also the site of a fete) look quite festive. In all some two hundred and ninety runners and over one hundred and fifty walkers took part, these were all sponsored and committed their cash to charities of their choice. Staff Sergeant John Everall brought the rain with him from Donnington, John has joined us on promotion, on which we offer our congratulations. Recently we said farewell to Major John Kitwood, in the local pub, he was presented with a fishing seat/box, which he no doubt will find a use for in Leicester, ' a fisher for men.' We also congratulate our tame Work Study practitioner W02 Allan Patterson on his substantive promotion and hope sincerely that no one ever bothers him again about Key Words. Postings in: Lieutenant Colonel N. T. P. Murphy and Major M. J. Pether. Postings out: Major J. Kitwood and Sergeant J. Gunn. Directorate of Land Service Ammunition DEAR MUM,—My last note to you mentioned our three intrepid Cyprus trippers. I'm sorry to say that the Ouzo must have got to them as they have failed to mention any of their exploits since they returned to the fold. The weatherman was very kind to the DLSA Fete and kept the rain away. Many folk came and enjoyed themselves, spending their pennies in the process and, at the end of the day, a very creditable £427.34 was realised. These monies go into the Didcot Station Fund for use at the Commander's discretion for Service and Civilian Charities. We must thank all those who supported the day and a very special thank you to those who gave their time and energy to run the stalls. Block 1 has now been re-wired! It is Block 2's turn now to play hosts to the electricians but Block 1 is not yet off the hook! The painters have started their rounds and once again it is move office time for a couple of days. Ah well, once it is all done we are told that nothing else will disturb our tranquil way of life. Staff Sergeant Henry Stewart was recently presented with his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal by Brigadier Skinner. The presentation took place in the Sergeants Mess and after he had presented Staff Stewart with his medal Brigadier Skinner presented a bouquet to Mrs Stewart. After the presentations, all present tucked into a buffet. Among the guests at the presentation were Brigadier Wickenden, Director of Army Psychiatry and Professor Rachman of the Institute of Psychiatry, who were visiting the Directorate on the day. The Sergeants Mess Summer Ball took place, orchestrated by W02 John Knight and his entertainments committee. During the evening the Mess was presented with a cut glass whisky decanter by three guests. Staff Sergeant Earl and Mrs Anne Clarke and Sergeant Shelley Cottrill of the US Air Force will be leaving the UK shortly and returning to CONUS (I'm sure After the presentation of the Long Service and Good Conduct Medal to Staff Sergeant Stewart at DLSA. you know that this means Continent of the United States). They have been visitors to the Mess on a number of occasions as guests of Staff Sergeant Harry Bazen. We've had a few comings and goings recently and I thought you might want to know who has gone and who has arrived. The departees have been Lieutenant Colonel Sean de Wolf to the land of LOA, WOl Bill Barber from GM to the 'closer to home' location of CAD Kineton and Major Alec Lamb (Retd) from CLA. Arrivals have included Captain Terry Park and W02 Phil Yeaman into CLA and WOl Sid Noble into the Staff Assistant's post. Training Centre SCHOOL OF ORDNANCE AUGUST is traditionally the month of D oc rf\\^^~X~~~—^[\h ' k leave in the hallowed halls of the «^.~~ ,-TZJ^ School. This year there is no block leave «^—». .—.__* but the effect has been negligible—there «„.»-»"» _ _ , , is still no-one around! L——-I———J I The month has seen the eventual 1 A I departure of No. 34 CFOOs course to the many corners of the world from whence they came. Before they left they threw a most enjoyable fare- well party which was attended by the majority of the permanent staff—they think! In fact it has been quite a social period as it also encompassed the now infamous Officers Mess Boat Trip on the Thames. It was just as eventful as always but I am for- bidden to divulge details at pain of death and demotion! Going ' Round the Houses' the Management Faculty has very little to report, mainly as no-one can be found to report it! Messrs Cowan and Murphy, Jambo and Mohammed respectively to the CFOOs, are rumoured to be negotiating lucrative second- ments in far off places. Their leader, Lieutenant Colonel Bob Cannons, was very thrilled with a plank of mahogany brought back from Belize by Major Ray Turner. The only problem is what to make with it? Any ideas should be sent under plain brown cover to OIC DIY, School of Ord. In Loggy Wing we are overjoyed to welcome Major Adrian Lyons, fresh from the Falklands, and Captain Sue Rollo, just fresh! Blatherwich and Patrick are grinning from ear to ear at the arrival of reinforcements as it means that lunch breaks can be re-instituted. Work wise ninety seven YOs have been in a week and one has already left with shingles. The lecturing can- not be that bad surely! Our administrators have not been missing out on the fun. The annual clerical staff outing to London has been and gone. It culminated in a paddle in the Trafalgar Square Fountain but the least said about that the better! The arrivals and departures board reads welcome to Major Lyons, Captain Rollo and Corporal Young, and farewell to Corporal Aldridge and' W/Private soon to be W/Lance Corporal Fenny. We wish them all the best. TRAINING BATTALION AND DEPOT THE only people left in Blackdown are those stalwarts in Battalion Headquarters and Admin Company who have gallantly remained behind to prevent the Battalion from falling into com- plete disorder. Most of these heroes have already had their — 178 — |
| Book number | R0406 |