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ACC ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER

Letters to the Editor from catering industry for some years before
joining Rothmans International UK and
Around the Regions continued taking voluntary redundancy in 1994. I
enlisted in the apprentice chef company
in February 1954, ‘N’ squad, and I am
Dear Editor, I was sad to read of the over the ships rail I heard this voice, you delighted to say that I am still in contact
passing of Colin Drumey in the recent could never fail to recognise Norman’s with Ted Jordan who joined with me in
newsletter which I always look for- voice. He was on his way to Hong Kong Darlington 66 years ago, not bad to be
ward to receiving. I knew Colin in boy but in spite of us being together I some- still comrades after all these years. I still
service, but it was the fact that you how lost touch with him unfortunately. have happy memories of St Omer and a
mentioned his best man was Norman I did make contact with Ian Atkinson few not so good, but overall would not
Bryson and Ian Atkinson. The last time by mail some years ago. I came out of change a thing. I send my best regards
I met Norman was about 1960 when I the forces in November 1964 due to to any other ex boys still going strong
was returning from Singapore to Hong domestic reasons, but I would have after all these years, and to the staff that
Kong on the SS Nevada with another loved to have stayed in if the situation compile the newsletter.
ex boy soldier Joe Oytaben, and leaning had been different. I remained in the Best wishes, Ted Hoyle 22976051

ACC Association Redditch Reunion

Dear Editor: On 18th September 2021, a 3 course meal followed by a well-
members of the ACC Association supported raffle. Prizes were also
gathered at The Southcrest Manor donated by some local businesses. This

Hotel for the 1st of hopefully many was followed up by an entertaining
Redditch area reunions. This was disco. Everyone had a pleasant and
delayed from 2019 due to the pandemic enjoyable evening, turning into the
and was also the first Association event whole weekend for some! There were
for about 18 months. This reunion 1 or 2 sore heads on Sunday morning!
saw about 32 members including As this event was delayed from 2019,
partners, spouses and relatives enjoying unfortunately some who booked had
already made alternative arrangements
for this weekend in 2021.
It will be good see more veterans,
past and present, attend the 2022
Redditch area reunion. Thank you to all
who attended and the ACC Association
for making it a successful evening,
I look forward to seeing you all in 2022.
Kind regards, Kevin Henderson.

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