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Last Updated on: 01 July 2009

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The Coldstream Guards are the oldest Regiment in continuous existence* in the British (Regular) Army. Formed in 1650 it has given over 350 years of Loyal Service to Queen and Country. It is only fitting that such an 'Elite' Regiment have a website that is 'Second to None', dedicated to everything Coldstream . . . . and much, much more! (*YES, we can back up this claim!)

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Kenya & Belize Adventure Training Guards Parachute Platoon Iraq (Op Telic 6) & Afghanistan (Op Herrick 7) Queens Birthday Parade & Public Duties Northern Ireland
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, excitement and the chance to see the world, few careers can match that of
an Infantry Soldier, if you want a little bit more and want to become one of the best Infantry Soldiers in the World, then join the Coldstream Guards (want to see a video?).

It's not easy, but the prestige of becoming a Coldstreamer and part of one the most respected military organisations in the world is worth it.  Many try, many fail, have you got what it takes? Click here for more information on joining our Regiment.


The Battalion Football Team have just returned from Australia for 10 days playing football and seeing the scenes (and getting paid for it!).
 

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Popular Links in ShinyCapstar 'THIS MONTH' are . . . . .

 1:History Section - 2:Recruiting Section - 3:The Coldstream Timeline - 4:The ShinyCapstar YouTube Section - 5:Second to None Regimental Recruiting Newsletter - 6:Victoria Cross Winners - 7:RSM Nominal Rolls - 8:ShinyChat (The Coldstream Forum) 9:Give us some Feedback - 10:The ShinyPic Gallery - 11:Battle Honours of the Regiment

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In a Word NO! ShinyCapstar was first created in June 2001, with the main objective to have a 'user friendly' portal of Information to aid anyone interested in the Coldstream Guards (past, present & future) with help or advice when required. The site also functions (where possible) as a way of communication to relay messages to family and friends through the MESSAGE BOARD or through SAVE A STAMP (click the links for more information). You can also take advantage of the CONTACT WAIT-OUT database, where lost friends and colleagues can get in touch.
       Also, another note worth mentioning is although this site is extremely popular, you must note that it is an UNOFFICIAL WEBSITE. The official site for the Coldstream Guards can be found by clicking CLICKING HERE. Any images held on this web-site have been provided by kind permission from Coldstream Guards Regimental Headquarters, or submitted by users of ShinyCapstar. If you wish to take any content from any of these pages PLEASE ASK, as most have been taken from personal archives, and have crown copyright.

CLICK HERE to visit ArmyNet, where the Coldstream Guards have an OFFICIAL ArmyNet WebSite
CLICK HERE to visit the OFFICIAL HOME of the British Army

ShinyCapstar and ShinyChat contain links to third party Websites in various locations.  We accept no responsibility for the content on any site to which a hypertext link exists on this site, any links and listings should not be taken as an endorsement of any kind.

 

The Coldstream Guards ARE RECRUITING NOW, find out more by clicking here.

01/07/09 - Comms from RHQ Coldm Gds ref York Races (Sat 10 Oct 09) & 2010 Reg Assoc Day (26 June 10)
24/05/09 -
ShinyShop OPEN for business!

04/06/09
- Sgt George Pal completes the Help for Heroes Bike Ride

24/05/09 -
Leicester Branch NOW ONLINE!
20/05/09
- Spring Edition of the Second to None Newsletter now online.
20/05/09 - 7 Coy, working hard and playing hard in Kenya
20/05/09 - Coldstream Recruiting Booklets available to download FREE!
20/05/09 - THREE CHEERS for Maj Phil Packer and his outstanding achievement!
30/04/09 - If you didn't know about Maj Phil Packer by now check this out!
24/04/09 - Coldstreamers celebrate St Georges Day in true style
24/04/09 - More chapters added from the fantastic book 'Second to None'
24/04/09 - Honour Our Troops, spread the word of this project!
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