RAOC Gazette - page 237
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| Corps | RAOC |
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| Material type | Journals |
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| Full title | RAOC Gazette |
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| Publication date | 1983 |
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| Early date | 1983 |
| Late date | 1983 |
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ever it is a different game when played on metal decking and the South Atlantic gales blowing down the court. The Potting Shed Pirates decided that their uniform should be Arctic Under- wear as it seemed to be the best thing to wear for the weather. Their opponents laughed so much that the Pirates won all their games. The Bennie Scenee Brothers Sergeants Phil Maggs and Bob Craister as coach and manager provided the side show during the games and after seeing them perform no side could win for falling about with laughter. Hello from the Stores Company Office, as usual in the middle of the sharp end. The companys gallant leader Major Tony Hayward is over the moon at finally having his Mercedes back on the road even though it is still prone to the odd puncture or two. The 2IC Lieutenant Tony Noakes (SHEP) who having recently arrived is still wandering around in a state of shock. Don't worry sir, it'll pass. Second Lieutenant Jimmy Donaldson has just returned from a four day exercise yomping around some of the less hospitable parts of the Falklands. Most enjoyable he reckons. Our NCO IC vehicles is Staff Sergeant Paul Farrelly who keeps a close eye on the issues and receipts of vehicles. A full time job he assures us. Sergeant Gordon O'Hara deals with the Red Star demands and unit queries ably assisted by Private Taff Evans. replaced Captain Hercules. Arnold who was last seen hijacking AMMUNITION PLATOON. The major demolitions of un- covered unserviceable ammunition are now ncaring completion, and the Islands are still afloat despite the efforts of certain ATs to blow holes right through them. Sergeant Hurry has returned from South Georgia, the SAT, WOl Ferguson is still wondering whether it was work or R and R. So are Sergeant France and Corporal Besley, who had to spend a cold night under the stars during a recent milan firing camp. Work in the SAD continues, with Staff Sergeant Honeysett, Sergeant Pritchard and crew reporting that drastic write off action may soon be necessary as the ammo is slowly sinking into the peat and mud. The MHE Section however, still lay claim to the best mud hole in Stanley, will Corporal Thomas, attempting to demand for five feet high Wellingtons, keep his head above it all. We have said farewell to Corporals Mansell, Goundry and Dart, Lance Corporal Fennel and Privates Dunhill, Tindel and Beswick. Welcomes have been paid to Staff Sergeant HoIIiday, Corporals Clark, Jennings and Thomas, Lance Corporals Davidson and Halliday. PETROLEUM PLATOON. Staff Sergeant Frank Edwards and Private Bayliss plus members of the Ration Platoon headed out of Port Stanley towards the Penguin Colony and after a difficult one and a half hours walk (dodging mines and booby traps is difficult you know), there were no penguins. After two hours of fruitless searching they headed back to the Land Rover and after a two hour search guess what?, no Land Rover. It was turning out to be a really good days walking. Departures this month are: Major Frazer, Corporals Poole and Willis, Lance Corporal Harrison, Privates Preston, Davison, Palmer, Warner, Erickson, Pierce, Smith, Williams, Brennan, Lewis and Bell. Arrivals this month are: Captain Harris, Sergeants Raynor, Botterill, Philbrick, Lance Corporals Menary, Spaven, Wood, Scott and Sansom, Privates Campbell, Johns, Moss, Sambrook, Loraine, Sahota, Fensome, Ormanday and Hills. SUPPLY COMPANY (RATION PLATOON). This month sees the departure of, our intrepid MHE operator Private Topper Brown, Private Scouse Lowe (who was seen off the public jetty by the staff of the MHE) and finally we say a fond farewell to Private Alex Phillips. Corporal Norman Parsons was last seen wandering around trying to find his safety helmet, while Private Cyanide Pilgrim has just returned from the wood shed looking like a Home Pride flour grader, a fate that is normally reserved for the ever working bakery section. Corporal Dave Collet has escaped from the ration shed to be a baker and learning how real bread is made (he's ex ACC). Finally we welcome Captain Martin who has proved him- self a contender for the Sapper Hill Championships. He CLEWBOROUGH HOUSE PREPARATORY SCHOOL Camberley, Surrey An Independent Principal: Lt. Col. D. A. R. Clark Member of I.A.P.S. and I.S.A.I. „*is ,-rir. JSP* ,•*•*'" H ^*- n>- i "ynf f. J . RUT Telephone: CAMBERLEY 64799 Day Preparatory School for Boys and Girls Aged 3i years to 14 years. The academic aim of the School is to prepare children for the Common Entrance Examination, and entrance to all Senior schools. Classes are kept small in order that individual attention can be given to each child. No class exceeds sixteen children. The grounds of just over two acres, include a football field, hard play- ground with tennis/netball court, an adventure playground, and a heated outdoor swimming pool. The School is only five minutes drive from Deepcut, and very con- venient for those stationed at the R.A.O.C. Training Centre. The Principal, who is an ex Regular R.A.O.C. Officer, naturally extends a special welcome to children of R.A.O.C. families. Children in the Upper School are encouraged to join the Drama, Art and Music Societies, which meet after normal school hours. The School has its own Cub Scout and Brownie Guide Packs. We believe at Clewborough House that the development of the child must include preparation in good manners, courtesy to others, and self discipline. We have taken as our motto 'Work hard. Play hard' and we encourage the children accordingly. Further details may be obtained from the Principal. — a 198 — |
| Book number | R0406 |