RAOC Gazette - page 248
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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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and asked to report. Originally they were asked to consider a two course complex, but escalating costs precluded this, and in 1970 they put forward a plan to develop the Command course by building four new greens and eight new tees. Berkshire Copse was selected for the new clubhouse. In 1970 a successful application was made to Army Central Funds for a grant to finance the new project and work began on the layout in 1971. Subsequently generous financial assistance from the Nuffield Trust and the Warren Singapore Trust enabled a new clubhouse to be built. In June 1974 everything was finished and a new era of golf began at Aldershot. Of the original course only five greens remained—even the name was changed. Aldershot Command had ceased to exist many years before, but the old name lingered until 1974 when it was changed to The Army Golf Club. HELP FOR THE BLIND WE are pleased to report that the Ordnance Services Berlin Sponsored Squash Marathon achieved its aim by raising enough money to purchase a Guide Dog for the blind. Shown below is Elgar, all ready and willing to take his place in this very valuable service. fought with 40 Commando, lost a leg. It is true to say that all care deeply about what they are doing. Not only is the Fund helping those who suffered as a result of the hostilities but also those who still serve on the islands. Nearly £1,000,000 of the money was donated specifically for this latter purpose and has gone to pay for telephone calls at Christ- mas and for welfare facilities such as meeting the cost of films, TV, video, sports and recreational facilities. When the assessment process has been completed, the bulk of the money will have been distributed. The Fund will then be wound up and the remaining money will, under the terms of the Trust Deed, be shared among the principal Service Charities who will carry on the work into the future by providing support for those who might well suffer in later years as a direct result of their participation in the Falklands campaign. On behalf of everyone at the South Atlantic Fund, the Secretary takes this opportunity to thank all those personnel in the Royal Army Ordnance Corps who have so generously contributed over the past year—and in the future. GARRISON MEMORIAL DONNINGTON CHURCH, TO celebrate the 35th Anniversary of the consecration of the Church a commemorative plate was commissioned. As can be seen from the photographs the centre-piece is the very distinctive Lych Gate with the Church in the background. The edging on the rim is in gold and the remainder of it is black on white. THE SOUTH ATLANTIC FUND IT is just over a year since hostilities ceased in the Falklands, but for some Servicemen the fight continues, namely the injured, many of whom are still receiving medical attention for their injuries. The South Atlantic Fund was created in May 1982. To date, the Fund has reached a total of £14.960 million. Disbursements through existing Service charities such as the Army Benevolent Fund, stand at £10.895 million. The Fund is headed by eight Trustees of which the Vice Chief of the Defence Staff (Personnel and Logistics) is the Chair- man. The Army is represented by the Adjutant General and the Director of Personal Services. The Navy is represented by the Second Sea Lord and the Director General of Naval Personal Services, while the Royal Air Force is represented by the Air Member for Personnel and the Director General of Personal Services (RAF). Her Majesty's Government is represented by the Second Permanent Under Secretary. Secretary of the Fund is Colonel J. C. M. Ansell, whose assistant is Lieutenant P. R. Allen RM. To assist in this no mean task, the RAOC has attached two staff clerks: Private Railings who, as the finance clerk, has kept running accounts for nearly a year and Private Axler, who is the Colonel's clerk. Completing the staffing complement, there is a RAF clerk— LAC Bamber and a Royal Navy Chief Clerk—Chief Petty Officer Writer Pudney. Everyone at the Fund clearly understands the type of injury sustained in the Falklands. Lieutenant Allen, who Overall the plate provides an inexpensive but very tangible reminder of marriages, christenings, or other associations with the Church. Orders can be placed with the Garrison staff (Tel: Don- nington 693/2142). Cost: £4.25, plus postage and packing—Total £5.25 second class or £5.50 first class. C O R P S M E M B E R S IN T H E C O R S H A M AREA 9 ORDNANCE BATTALION has recently moved to Corsham near Bath, joining Headquarters RAOC TA at Basil Hill Barracks. They are interested to know what serving or retired members of RAOC are living in a fifteen mile or so radius of their Head- quarters. We would be grateful if readers in the area could contact the Adjutant, Captain J. H. O'Hare RAOC on Hawthorn 810342 extension 35, or write to the Battalion at Spring Lane, Corsham SN13 9NR. REMEMBER 28TH — 205 — OF THE THE DEADLINE MONTH—AT DEEPCUT |
| Book number | R0406 |