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ACC ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER

Remembrance Sunday Cenotaph Parade

13th November 2022

There were over 90 ACC Association applications to the rest of us. The salute was taken by the earl of Wessex,
participate and parade at the 2022 Cenotaph Parade, Prince Edwards with the BBC mentioning the ACC and
unfortunately the ACC were only allocated 60 tickets, even showing snippets of those marching.
this was increased to 68 in the lead up to the event which, Post parade, those that paraded, supported by family
led to some members being disappointed with not being members that looked on, took lunch at the Victory Services
allocated a parade ticket. Club. There were 79 attendees for lunch which included
It was an early start for all, with those travelling by three Chelsea In-Pensioners (Archie Ferguson, Eric Waugh
arranged bus leaving Fox lines car park at 0700 hours, with and Bill Horsburgh). Lunch consisted of a curry lunch with
the bus stopping on route to the Cenotaph at Ramillies a selection of desserts to follow, all prepared by the Head
Copse to lay a wreath at the ACC memorial stone. Chef Paul Maddox (ex ACC) and his team.
Fortunately, the weather was dry and unseasonable warm The food was excellent, with the VSC providing a fitting
which allowed us all to gather, chat and reacquaint with establishment to meet and reacquaint. Feedback from those
each other pre forming-up in readiness to march. As in attending has been hugely popular with all enjoying the
previous years, Harry Lomas (27th straight year on parade) reunion, all hoping to attend again in 2023.
acted as contingent Sgt Major, who manages to ‘coral’ us all 2023 Cenotaph Parade – for those that applied in 2022
in a soldierly fashion. We did have one injury (fall) this year, but were unfortunate not to have been allocated a space,
but fortunately that occurred outside the first aid tent and they will be first on the list to attend and be allocated a
the injured did after some treatment manage to march with ticket in 2023 as long as they apply.

George Cummings giving drill advice
Waiting for orders to Harry Lomas Forming up – herding cattle

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