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ACC ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER

in this edition, from an introduction By the time this magazine arrives experienced first-hand the drill exploits
from WO1 Martin Foulds, new head of with you, it will be fast approaching from no other than the Honorary
the chef trade, to Exercise Joint Caterer, time to book your place at the Cenotaph, Catering Adviser to 167 Regt RLC,
held at the NEC in Birmingham and the Corps has circa 50 slots available. I Colonel Harry Lomas where he led the
the sporting exploits from Association attended for the first time in 2021, it was ACC contingent on parade. Who would
members at this year’s Ski trip and the an excellent experience, not only did I want to miss this – book your place at
ACC Golf society events. meet old and new acquaintances but also the Cenotaph now.

Borough of Rushmoor Military Freedom An inspiring book by

Ceremony – 29th May 1981 ACC member er
Former ACC Private M R Smith kindly that the ACC was previously accorded Colonel Bob Pearce ACC,
C
,
forwarded his invitation and ticket to the Freedom of Aldershot in 1971. Two puts pen to paper to
the Borough of Rushmoor Freedom great and memorable days in the history
Ceremony and Reception for the ACC of the Corps, the second being remem- highlight his time in the e
on 29th May 1981. Members will recall bered so very well by Private Smith Corps. It is written from m
y
and many other members no doubt.
an a personal perspective
and explores his time
prentice
from starting as an Apprentice
and is illustrated by Piscator so many in
the Corps will be interested (maybe in
the drawings rather than the book)!
To find out more and order please
visit: www.12ftwall.com

Members and Partners Dinner 2022

Saturday 10th September 2022 – Farnborough
It was mentioned in the last edition of response was good. Apart from some So, we can announce that the next
the Flaming Cauldron that the P&P was interesting but impracticable sugges- Sgts Past and Present Members and
aiming to hold the next Members and tions the overwhelming consensus was Partners Dinner will be held on Saturday
Partners Dinner in February this year. to hold it on a Saturday night as a sit 10th September 2022 in Farnborough
Despite our best efforts, the Covid- down three course dinner, cheese and at the Masonic Centre at a cost of £30
19 effect on the hospitality industry biscuits, with wine and port. per head.
prevented us from finding a location that To that end, the President, ably There will be a limit of 100
were taking bookings for that period or, assisted by Past President Alan Penny, covers on a “first come, first served”
if they were taking function bookings, have negotiated very attractive deals allocation. The on-line booking form
they were full booked for February and with the Farnborough Masonic Centre, can be found at ACCassociation.org/
many months ahead. where the function will be held, and the SgtsMess/sgts_dinner2022.
That gave us time to pause for thought Holliday Inn Farnborough, for pref- It will be good to be able to meet up
and our President, Dave Butterill, sug- erential rates for accommodation with again at a social event after the inter-
gested we take the opportunity to ask breakfast. ruption caused by the pandemic. So
the membership what they wanted from The date has been set, the function with that now behind us let make this a
the annual dinner, its format, and the room is booked and paid for, the menus reunion one we will remember for many
best day of the week to hold it. and wines have been selected and years and book your places now to avoid
A questionnaire was devised and ex-army chef, David Brett, is looking disappoint.
distributed to the membership. The forward to catering for our needs.

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