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ACC ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER
Secretary’s Notes 2023 Dates for the diary
All the dates and events are subject to change:
As I reflect on the year, it is ACC Association
both with sadness and joy. Executive Council ACC Association:
The sadness being the death Chairman & Council Friday 24 March March 2023 Association visit to
of Her Majesty the Queen members elected by FSW and Museum followed by
Elizabeth II, whom I swore the membership: lunch
my oath of allegiance to, back Lt Col Nigel Shepherd Thursday 8 June Founders Day at Chelsea
Chairman
in 1981. She has been the Hospital
Major Erik Crichton
constant in a world of change Sunday 2 July Corps Sunday at The Royal
Members’ Representative
in peace and in conflict, she Garrison Church Aldershot
Mr Colin Slade
served our country selfishly for over 70 years; she Members’ Representative followed by lunch at the Aviator
will be sorely missed. And to the joy, the Association Mr Brian Henderson Hotel, Farnborough
appears to be going from strength to strength, I Jones Friday 21 July ACC Association (all ranks)
have attended many ACC events in 2022, whether Members’ Representative Buffet Supper and Entertainment
organised by the Association itself or by those Ex-Officio subsidiary at the Village Hotel, Farnborough
selfless members who organise the many regional ACC organisation Sunday 22 October RLC (and FC) Sponsored
events across the country. The atmosphere at these members: Sunday at Worthy Down
events is one of pride of serving in the ACC and Maj Mark Harris (RHC In-Pensioners to attend)
ACC Officers’ Club
in the enjoyment of gathering to remember times Thursday 9 November Opening Ceremony of the Field
Representative
past – long may this continue. of Remembrance at Westminster
Mr Dave Butterill
I encourage you to review the diary of events ACC & RLC (P&P) Abbey
for 2023 and clear the dates in your calendar and Sergeants’ Assn Sunday 12 November Cenotaph Parade (tickets limited
attend these Association events. I bring special Representative to 50 – via the Secretary) and
attention to Corps Sunday which is scheduled Lt Col Tony Monk lunch at the Victory Services Club
ACC Golf Society
for Sunday 2nd July 2023 in the Royal Garrison
Representative Sunday 12 November National Memorial Arboretum
Church, followed by lunch at the Aviator Hotel, Remembrance Day Ceremony –
Farnborough; the hotel is a fantastic venue with an Administrative & everyone welcome
excellent reputation for service and food. Another Co-Opted members: Tuesday/Wednesday
Major Eric Lewis
date I would like to bring to your attention, is Friday
Association Secretary 7/8 November Ex Joint Caterer at the East of
21st July 2023, it is planned to hold an all-ranks
Mr Colin MacDonald England Arena, Peterboroughh
function at the Village Hotel, Farnborough. As you
Web Master, Media & Wednesday
are aware, I send out via email 3 months before Communications 22 November ACC Association Executive
each event an invite to all members, I encourage Mr Mike Coyle Council meeting (Peterborough)
you to respond soonest as spaces will be snapped 167 Catering Support
up quickly. Regiment Liaison ACC & RLC Sergeants (P&P) Association
Representative
For those organising ACC specific regional Awaiting confirmation of events and dates
events, whether small lunches or large function to
use the association to promote these events. I can ACC Officers’ Club
on your behalf highlight on the Association website Thursday 23 March ODC Ladies Lunch
and Facebook pages or even email members direct. Friday 24 March Officers Club Reunion dinner at
I mentioned in the summer editorial that the the Norton Park Hotel
magazine relies on members to share their stories Wednesday 7 June Summer outing to Leander Club,
and articles, I was gladdened to see a number Henley on the Thames
of members do just that and some of these are
Friday 4 August ACC Officer Club versus Worship
included in this edition. Please do continue to con-
Company of Cooks golf match
tact me with either letters to the editor or provision
Friday 27 October Ladies Dinner Night at the
of articles – I look forward to hearing from you.
Aviator Hotel Farnborough
God Save The King.
ACC Regional Events
(Date TBC) October ACC North regional reunion –
Blackpool (POC Mick Joyner)
Saturday 7 October Ride the Wall – National
Memorial Arboretum
Front cover: Horse Guards Parade – prior to forming up for Remembrance Parade 2022
Editor: Major (Retd) Eric Lewis | Telephone: 01962 88 7767 | Email: secretary@accassociation.org | Website: www.accassociation.org
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