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Corps Sunday

ACC Corps Sunday

Sunday 2nd July 2023. By Eric Lewis Airborne Section
post the service

How very British to start with the weather, the body of ex ACC marching. Corps Sunday in 2023 behalf for the support they have provided. The Lunch this year was at the Aviator Hotel in
weather for Corps Sunday 2023 proved to be was well supported, with over 110 attending the service this year, I thought was excellent – the Farnborough. I must say that the food and service
just right, not too hot to march but neither too service and just under 100 attending the lunch at Padre, The Reverend Robin Richardson provided a was fantastic and although the room did not lend
cold to gather outside to chat and watch the fine the Aviator Hotel. thought-provoking sermon and coupled with the itself to a convivial atmosphere, the feedback from
On Parade The service was held, as usual at the Royal music played by both the organist (Geoff Tuson) those attending was extremely good.
Garrison Church of all Saints, Aldershot. The and brass band (Rushmoor Concert Band) made Corps Sunday is both a wonderful opportunity
Church has supported us faithfully for many years the day truly special. to gather and remember the Corps, our service, lost
Eyes Right and I would like to thank them on the Associations Post the service, those able to – marched past friends and colleagues as well as an opportunity
the receiving officer – this year that was Brig Keith meet old acquaintances. It is one of a few dates
Hudson CBE. Looking at the photos of the march in the diary where, regardless of when we served,
past, it appears that our drill is getting better and it is an occasional for us to gather and remember
not worse, as one would think after 30 years of the together. To that end, the date for 2024 is Sunday
demise of the ACC. 7th July 2024 – put it in your diaries now.

Starter finished, waiting for main Enjoying an excellent lunch Intimate Table for 4

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