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UPDATE NEWS: 01 April 2009
1.
GOC Visit to New Mons Barracks:
The Battalion was recently visited by the GOC 3 Div.
See
and read more here .....
2.
Quartermasters and Coldstream Late Entry Officers Dinner Night:
A few old faces were seen in Barracks when the Officers Mess held a
dinner night for past and present LE Officers.
See
and read more here .....
4.
Cpls Mess Farewell:
The Corporals' Mess said farewell to the Cpls Mess PMC recently.
See
and read more here .....
5.
Major General Visit to New Mons Barracks:
Major General JJC Bucknall recently visited the Battalion and
presented some Joint Commanders Commendations.
See and read more here .....
6.
HQ Coy say farewell to their CSM:
Headquarter Company said farewell to their CSM recently.
See and read more here .....
7.
25th Hastings Half Marathon:
Coldstreamers recently ran the 25th Hastings Half Marathon, with
35lb in weight! read and see more here .....
8.
Regimental Personalities:
Images have been updated with new personnel in new appointments,
see them here .....
OLDER
NEWS
22/01/09
- 'Wiggy
Appeal' Finishes
22/01/09 -
Battalion Athletics Info
22/01/09 - Coldstream MUTINY!
19/01/09
- ShinyCapstar ONLINE Auction
15/01/09 -
HELP FOR HEROES (Can you?)
06/01/09 - Hougoumont or
Bust - SMASHED!
06/01/09 - Second
to None, more chapters added from this remarkable book.
SITE NEWS:
1.
15/03/09
-
RHQ Court
Circular for Mar 09 released with P&P 09 Details
Regimental Headquarters have released the March Edition of the Court
Circular, with details the Annual General Meeting and Past &
Present,
click
here to read the document...
2. 15/03/09 - Bored, need
something to do? why not -
show your creative side with
the 'Big Capstar Project'!
SITE UPDATE NEWS: 02 March 2009
1. FAREWELL to WO1 (RSM) & Mrs A Johnson:
The evening of Saturday the 28th February 2009 saw the Sergeants'
Mess say farewell to the 'Sarnt Major (WO1 RSM A Johnson) and his
good lady wife Claire.
The function was the first in Aldershot for the Sergeants' Mess
after recently moving from Windsor and the evening promised to dine
out the 'Sarnt Major in the style accustomed and befitting for the
Regimental Sergeant Major (RSM) of the Battalion .......
for more info and loads of images click here.
IT'S A YEAR SINCE THE SITE
WAS UPDATED (in it's look) - LETS HAVE A LOOK WHAT HAPPENED THEN......
1. HOME
PAGE: a
total redesign with easier navigation (I think?), and more stuff to
be added, but it now features direct RSS Feeds of the latest 'Army &
MOD News, plus a scroller that tells you the most popular links on
the site. Two new features of the front page will be updated on a
regular basis, 'In the Spotlight' and 'Site Feature' will be updated
on a regular basis just in case anyone misses something. Polls
have also been re-introduced, we'll see how these pan out. The
'Shout-box' has been dropped due to potential spam messages being
left.
2. REGIMENTAL HISTORY SECTION:
the
Regimental
History Section has been long due an update, not that we missed
anything the first time, just tidying up a little. The main
'Regimental
History' page has been updated (to look a little like a
newspaper - le me know what you think). From there, I kind of
got carried away and started updating various pages to the History
Section, including a re-vamped VC Section with added images, and
Medal Entitlements of each VC Winner. Obviously this section
alone is HUGE so please bear with it and keep checking back for
extra features, including ............................. 'The
Time-Lines'. I am working on two timeline projects, the first
being a pictorial timeline (see work in progress here), the second
being an interactive timeline of Coldstream Campaigns from 1970
(read more about this exciting project here).
3. THE
A to Z SECTION:
this section will be updated as time progresses. I was
e-mailed by someone ages ago asking about a particular article and
had to trawl through updates. I thought why not have an A t Z
of all things Coldstream and hyperlink frenzy!
4.
EASTER EGGS:
no this isn't a
ploy at getting some more choccy in April (I've had enough thanks),
but the terminology used for internet trap doors. I have
started introducing some secret links on the site (called Easter
Eggs) that will give you some information and images that no one
else will see!
5. PAST,
PRESENT & FUTURE:
a couple of pages I
am working on portraying a Coldstreamer at various stages.
6. A
NEW ICON:
I was messing about in Photoshop and created a new icon for
ShinyCapstar. Yeah, I know it's not very Web2.0 friendly but
come on ................ !
7. CRISP LOOK - CLEAN FEEL:
the look and feel
of ShinyCapstar will change over the next couple of weeks/months as
all pages will be filtered to the new template. I have to do
this manually to each page (copy and paste) as I am still using MS
Frontpage (booo hiss). Hopefully we will do away with those
irritating animations that were so popular at Shiny's birth and have
background image free pages. Before someone says it, yeah -
all this will probably be back in web fashion by the time I change
everything!
8. FEED
BACK:
ShinyCapstar is
still holding on .................. just! But
we need your
feedback so we can; a. pass it to those that require to see it and
post your remarks online and b. take your points onboard and
hopefully make things even better!
9. CELINE DION:
no she's not one of
my favourite artists, and no I'm not cracking up - yet! She
did, however, have a hit with the classic 'All By Myself', which
incidentally is ME, the Shinycapstar Team. Want to help, you
can by sending in images, stories, articles, scans - anything that
can take this site to a new level. We have a
YouTube account
for videos and the Gallery will soon be updated with some new and
improved software. Send anything onto us via the 'Contact
Page'
10. OP HERRICK 7:
as I write this
post there is only a few days until the Battalion are complete and
have returned to Windsor, with the Welcome Home Parade taking place
on the 26th April. I have just taken delivery of thousands of
images and videos (thanks to Lt Weddell) that will shortly be added
to galleries on the
Herrick Section
and made into short videos for the
YouTube Section.
SITE
UPDATE NEWS: 26 February 2009
1.
Commanding Officers Form Up:
The Battalion recently formed up for a little drill and a Commanding
Officers inspection, read and see LOADS of
images here .....
 2.
Snow & PT:
After moving to Aldershot, the Battalion were hit with some white
stuff that covered the rest of the country. Coldstreamers
however, always improvise and that's what the MT did to clear the
roads in barracks. And once cleared, it was time for a little
Commanding Officers PT, see and read more here
.....
3.
Statue sells:
The Statue that was recently auctioned for the LCpl Wiggins appeal
sold for a THOUSAND POUNDS (£1,000) to Lance Reah
(formerly 2nd Bn / 3 Coy), read more here
.....
4.
FREE to a good home:
The poster to your left was designed for the Regimental Recruiting
Team recently. If you fancy downloading a copy (FREE) for
yourself see here for details ....
5.
Second to None (E X C L U S I V E):
More chapters (16 - 20) from this remarkable book are
now online, read more here
...
OLDER NEWS
17/12/08
- More images and videos added
from the Hougoumont or Bust Challenge
17/12/08
- Gdsm's & LCpl's
Xmas Lunch
17/12/08
-
Bn Xmas Carol
Service
17/12/08
- Corps of Drums
Inspection
16/12/08
- Hanging the Brick
2008 (loads of images now online)
16/12/08
- Sgts Mess Xmas
Ball
15/12/08 -
THE HEAT IS ON!
Hougoumont or
Bust is on ..... read more here!
02/12/08 -
22 Year Gold
Watch Presentation (images available)
02/12/08 -
State Opening
of Parliament Rehearsals (images available)
02/12/08 - LSGC Presentation
(images)
02/12/08 - More
chapters added of Second to None (Chapters 1-10 now online)
19/11/08
- More chapters added from
Second to None,
exclusive chapters from a GREAT BOOK!
24/10/08 -
Images from the All Ranks Party, Victoria Bks, Windsor, Oct 08
SITE
UPDATE NEWS: 22 January 2009
1. Battalion Update:
The
Battalion are moving, read about it here.
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2.
LCpl Wiggins Cheque Presentation:
Thank you to everyone who has helped in the aim to raise
funds for the 'Wiggy Appeal'. The target was
reached and we have a full account with images available
by clicking here.
3.
Coldstream Guards MUTINY!
A newspaper article below was e-mailed to ShinyCapstar with the subject line,
'COLDSTREAMERS ARE NOT HAPPY, AND START A MUTINY' ....
read about it here.
4.
ShinyCapstar Auction:
To finalise the LCpl Wiggins Appeal, the Battalion were kindly
donated a fantastic silver Coldstreamer which is being
auctioned on these pages - click
here for more info.
SITE
UPDATE NEWS: 06 January 2009
1. Battalion Update:
The
Battalion have recently returned from some well deserved Xmas Leave.
There were many festive events before we got away from Hanging the
Brick to the Junior Ranks Xmas Lunch,
read and see more here ....
2.
Hougoumont or Bust - Challenge COMPLETE, time SMASHED:
In the early hours of Thursday the 18th December the Hougoumont or
Bust team completed the mammoth challenge of trying to run, row and
cycle from Coldstream (Scotland) to Hougoumont (Belgium) over 650
miles! The provisional time was smashed,
read and see more here ....
3.
Second to None (E X C L U S I V E):
More chapters (11 - 15) from this remarkable book are
now online, read more here
...
Ab out the book!
Jack was determined not to be trapped in the black hell
hole of the Deepcar mines like his father and finally,
escapes to join the elite force of the British army, the
Coldstream Guards, where he carries his father's boxing
skills to the ultimate heights and then experiences a
love and passion he didn't know could exist, changing
his life forever.
His love is left behind as his Division leads the
British Expedition Forces off to a war to end all wars,
facing unbelievable horrors. Trying to survive in an
insane world of terror, slaughter and constant death.
Annie was born in the poor house and raised in poverty,
neglected and cast aside by her mother. Torn from her
grandfather at a young age, the only person who had ever
loved her, and raised in a Dr. Barnardo's home where
death came to seek her. Fighting to survive and finally
finding a love that could cost her her life.
Two people whose lives were set on a collision course
that was filled with loneliness, misery, pain and
heartache, tempered by passion and love. Based on real
people who laid the foundation for a new generation.
Read chapters
from this book here.
OLDER NEWS
23/10/08 -
Coldstreamers Down Under (the Australian Football Team)
23/10/08 -
Images from the recent Sgts Mess Halloween Party
23/10/08 -
Images from the Corps of Drums
SITE
UPDATE NEWS: 17 December 2008
1. Hougoumont or Bust - THE HEAT IS ON:
More images and videos have been added from the challenge: The
challenge is on - read and see more by
clicking here or
here for day 3.
 2. Hanging
the Brick 2008:
Way back in Coldstream History, 1815 to put a date to it, two very brave man
called Colonel Macdonnel and Sergeant Graham held the gates of a farmhouse
that the Coldstream Guards were defending from the French. Today
because of these actions we celebrate 'Hanging the Brick', see and
read more (including loads of images) by
clicking here.
3.
Working Lunch for WOII Claydon, WOII Boisson & CSgt Coombe:
The Sergeants' Mess recently said farewell to three mess members
holding a working lunch for all those that wished to attend. It is a
reflection of the characters and likeability of these individuals
that nearly 100 Mess Members attending the event despite the busy
period, read and see more here ....
4.
Guardsman's & Lance Corporals Xmas Lunch:
Officers and Seniors from the Battalion traditionally served all
those that sat for the meal. Those that sat for lunch had a few
tinnes, pulled a few crackers, popped a few party poppers and YES
had a food fight!
read and see more here ....
5.
Sgts Mess Xmas Dinner:
This year, the Sergeants' Mess decided to do something different for
the Christmas Ball and it was held in a Dickensian Theme. All Mess
Members wore morning dress hired locally from Windsor Formal Hire
and all ladies were dressed fantastically,
read and see more here ....
6.
Corps of Drums Annual Inspection:
The Corps of Drums recently had their annual inspection by the
Company Commander Drumming School, read and
see more here ....
7.
Battalion Carol Service:
Just before the Battalion departed on some well deserved Xmas Leave
there were a couple of traditional briefs to get out of the way.
Firstly, all were invited to turn up at the gym at 9am for a brief
on the next posting for the Battalion, Aldershot,
read and see more here ....
SITE
UPDATE NEWS: 15 December 2008
1. Hougoumont or Bust - THE HEAT IS ON:
At 0900hrs on Monday the 15th of December with a severe chill in the
air, phase 1 of the Hougoumont or Bust Challenge began with WO1
(Regimental Sergeant Major) A Johnson leaving barracks for the first
of many 10 mile circuits around Windsor.
The challenge is for the team to cover over 650 miles the equivalent
distance from Coldstream (Scotland) to Hougoumont (Belgium) in a
run, row and cycle - 470 miles run, 27 miles row and 147 mile cycle
ride. The event is a sponsored event to raise money for LCpl
Simon Wiggins, a member of the Coldstream Guards who was injured in
the Battalion's tour of Afghanistan.
THE CHALLENGE IS ON - READ AND SEE MORE
IMAGES BY CLICKING HERE
SITE
UPDATE NEWS: 03 December 2008
1. Battalion Update:
The
Battalion have recently been involved in many exercises including
TESSEX, read about it here.
2.
LSGC Presentation:
A member
of the Battalion was recently awarded his Long Service & Good
Conduct Medal, read about it here.
3.
State Opening of Parliament Rehearsals:
Out of
TESSEX Combats and into Glory Order for rehearsals,
read about it here.
4.
22 Year Gold Watch Presentaion:
18
Members of the Regiment were recently awarded their Gold Watch for
22 Years Service with the Colours,
read about it here.
5.
Future Events:
Future
events for the festive period, read about it here.
6.
Second to None - A FANTASTIC FREE READ:
More chapters from this remarkable book
(chapters 1 - 10 now available) are
now online, read more here
...
7. Looking for Older News?
If you are
looking for OLDER NEWS see the archive section at the
top of this page.
OLDER NEWS
08/10/08
- Fancy a 'Quality' Break? Why
not try the 'Lilywhite Cottage'.
07/10/08
- 3 Peaks Challenge images and
'exclusive' article added
25/09/08
-
Images added to the Gallery
25/09/08 -
Images added to the
RSM Nominal Rolls
23/09/08 - 3
Peaks Challenge Images
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Some older news worth mentioning:
Second to None (E X C L U S I V E):
More chapters from this remarkable book are
now online, read more here
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About the book!
Jack was determined not to be trapped in the black hell
hole of the Deepcar mines like his father and finally,
escapes to join the elite force of the British army, the
Coldstream Guards, where he carries his father's boxing
skills to the ultimate heights and then experiences a
love and passion he didn't know could exist, changing
his life forever.
His love is left behind as his Division leads the
British Expedition Forces off to a war to end all wars,
facing unbelievable horrors. Trying to survive in an
insane world of terror, slaughter and constant death.
Annie was born in the poor house and raised in poverty,
neglected and cast aside by her mother. Torn from her
grandfather at a young age, the only person who had ever
loved her, and raised in a Dr. Barnardo's home where
death came to seek her. Fighting to survive and finally
finding a love that could cost her her life.
Two people whose lives were set on a collision course
that was filled with loneliness, misery, pain and
heartache, tempered by passion and love. Based on real
people who laid the foundation for a new generation.
Read chapters
from this book here.
Fancy
a 'Quality' Break?
ShinyCapstar thoroughly recommends Lillywhite Cottage....
Lilywhite cottage in the heart of Ironbridge is a terraced cottage
built in the late 1700's for the workers of the Coalbrookdale Co.
during the heyday of the industrial revolution. Views to the River Severn and tucked
into the hill side town of Ironbridge, Shropshire Lilywhite cottage
is situated 200 metres from the famous landmark itself. A myriad of
timeless alleyways will lead you to the heart of the town with ample
pubs, cafes and restaurants, just two minute walk away.
read more here ....
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