RAOC Gazette - page 220
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| Publication date | 1983 |
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| Early date | 1983 |
| Late date | 1983 |
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camp chef (anyone for cheese and jam butties?). We began each day at 0700 hours with physical jerks in the woods much to the amazement and curiosity of the other campers. Obviously some people don't appreciate a good healthy living, as on our second morning a few tents had disappeared from our stamping ground! First on our agenda was hill walking up Helvellyn, which was immensely enjoyed by all. Windsurfing was the talk of the camp as it was a com- pletely new experience for us all. Sergeant Caroline Johnson took to it like a duck takes to water and Private Jan Hague, after a long hard attempt and many dips, started to master the art also. Second Lieutenant Margaret Wilton, well, say no more, except keep trying! Canoeing was taught by Staff Sergeant Ian Gore. A swim- ming test was undertaken by all participants, followed by the capsize drill in the canoe. At long last we were allowed, under supervision and guidance, to paddle about in Lake Windermere with out hearts more content Pony trekking proved interesting, we were taken down the road, up a hill, turned round and then returned to the stables, it is more than surprising that the horses haven't died of boredom before now. Lance Corporal Helena Swift (need I say more!) soon had a fast lesson in how to trot. With good sound advice from Lance Corporal Cyndy Inglis. she dug her heels into the horses side and bravo, was off like a shot to catch up with the other equestrians, the only problem was, she didn't ask what to do prior to setting off, so she temporarily suffered the result of a fast trot. Lance Corporal Ellen Normington led the fashion parade with a riding hat with a wobbly peak and strips of the material hanging over her eyes, very chic. During the week the following people celebrated: Private Sharon had her twentieth birthday while at Low Wray and was ceremoniously plunged into Lake Windermere as had been Lance Corporal Ellen Normington a few days earlier. All in all a thoroughly enjoyable time was had by all. This month has also seen many comings and goings within the Company. We welcome Private Reid to ' D ' Company office. Private Jago. our new medic, and Supply Specialists Privates Edgar, Nicholson, Parsonage, Hall, Bennett and Kearney. Privates Ewing and Fairhurst have flown off to the Falklands for five months, so we wish them well in their posting with Penguin Ale. Congratulations to Corporal Mandy Jackson on her recent marriage to Corporal McMillan RAOC. On the sporting front ' D ' Company has yet again featured well, winning the South East District Rounders League and Tournament. The swimming team also did extremely well coming second in the RAOC meeting. Sergeant Caroline Johnson and Corpora! Linda Wilson came a commendable second in the South East District tennis competition. Finally we welcome back Lieutenant Vanessa Raine after her high jumping which landed her in hospital for a month. Hope- fully she has now fully recovered. Participants in the 3 Raft Race organised by Sub-Depot, Donnington. Traffic Branch, organized and motivated by Corporal John Nevatte who did a superb job as Team Captain. The outstanding performers were Lieutenant Colonel Graham Browning and Private Andy West who thrilled the spectators with an extremely close run finish in the one hundred yards breaststroke. Private Andy West won by a fingertip so is now wondering how many points to expect on his next Confidential Report. Both Privates Barstow and Andy West were regular members of the Battalion Swim- ming Team which finished a close second in the Zone * B ' Finals in Catterick. The Company has said goodbye to Staff Sergeant Jim Parker who has been recalled to the labyrinths of the Training Wing to achieve an immaculate resurrection. His parting gesture was to organise a smoker in the Sports Bar which proved a great success and allowed everyone to air their views. Many thanks Staff and best of luck back in Parsons Barracks. In his place we welcome Staff Sergeant Ronnie Johnson who is busy finding out where everyone works. Private Kevin Mawby is congratulated on passing his HGV3 at Leconfield and instead of terrorising B5 with his pallet transporter can now be seen at the wheels of a four ton vehicle. Lance Corporal Mark Percival eagerly awaits an addition to the family so we are all keeping our fingers crossed. We welcome WOl Taff Horner back from FILOG. Corporals George Tomkinson and Chris Pollock from BAOR, along with Lance Corporal Carl Evans and Private Chris Collings from Blackdown. We hope that the mysteries of the Priority Issues Team do not prove too daunting. Central Ordnance Depot- Donnington LAST year we reported the loss of one of our landmarks when the four chimney stacks were removed from the old boiler-' house known locally as the ' Queen Mary.' Now another land- mark is to disappear. Contractors will soon be moving in to remove our local beauty spot. Monkey Hill, much to the annoy- ance of the sunbathers. Before they do remove the hill our staunch conservationist, Lieutenant Colonel Mike Chilcott, is trying desperately to save the trees by having them rep'anted elsewhere in the Depot. Where he will find the space goodness knows. The place is being littered with contractors' equipment and materials, they are even laying siege to Parsons Barracks and the sewage farm. Congratulations to Mr Reg Ashley of S and R, Mr Jim Calder of B5 and Mr John Lane and Mrs Winifred Fletcher, both of B3, on the award of the Imperial Service Medal. On a sad note we have recently been informed that a certain officer, senior in years, and rank, is shortly to leave Donnington and the Service. More information will follow next month, in the meantime watch for a fall in bar profits. Farewell to Major Bob Atkins on retirement and Major Ian McKinnon to FILOG. One newcomer to report, looking keen, fit and eager to work is Lieutenant David Cousins—welcome. ' C' COMPANY. Sorry we missed you all last month but we were taken up the M6 to Halton Camp for our summer holidays. All of ' C ' Company went for the event as we had three weeks to fit everyone in at one week at a time. The weather was excellent, the activities more suited to the Commandos, still everyone had a go. Activities included canoeing, rock climbing and hill walking, plus an overnight camp. The camp site for our overnight stay was next door to a hostelry with excellent open- ing hours. After tramping the Penine Way, that lager did refresh parts others do not reach. Corporal Sue Blackburn PTI said compo was better cooked in Brown Ale, I disagree but, having said that, nothing was left. Maybe starvation was setting in. Lieutenant Colonel Stobie paid us a visit and left suitably impressed, no doubt due to the hard work being done by our permanent staff on Summer Camp, namely Captain Blake (2IC ' C ' Company), Staff Sergeant Angie Hamilton and Corporal Blackburn. A big thank you to them from all of us. Thanks also to the experts on our activities who managed to get every- one reasonably proficient. It was hard work: breakfast at 0700 hours each and every morning, but everyone, or nearly, thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Farewell to Corporal Brooks on posting to Kineton (see you on the hockey pitch) and hello to Corporal Greedy and Lance Corporal Robinson. 15 Battalion ' B ' COMPANY. In the swimming gala ' C ' Company achieved a notable victory in a photo finish with Headquarters Company. The team consisted of fifteen swimmers, who were suitably 9 Ordnance Battalion ON the sporting front our cricket team have been proving themselves (yet again), this time by winning the DGOS Cup in a very hard fought and close match at Deepcut Special — 183 — |
| Book number | R0406 |