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		GUARDSMAN MICHAEL SWEENEY It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Guardsman Michael Sweeney from 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards was killed in Afghanistan on 1 April 2010. Guardsman Sweeney died as a result of an explosion that happened in the Babaji District of central Helmand province. The last three and a half months saw Guardsman Sweeney deploy on the full range of complex combat operations in the Babaji area. As well as conducting daily patrols he was involved in the security of Check Points near his Patrol Base. It was whilst on patrol to one of these Check Points with a resupply for his comrades that Guardsman Sweeney trod on a hidden bomb which took his life. Messages of Condolence Section - Eulogy
		SITE UPDATE NEWS: 31 March 2010 1. WRISTBAND APPEAL RISES TO OVER A QUARTER OF A ŁMILLION !! A sincere thank you to everyone who has donated already for the 'Support the Coldstream Guards in Afghanistan' campaign - it's now at Ł261,000, read more here .... 2. More Celebrities show their support to Coldstreamers: Ralph Little, Joe McElderry, Danyl Johnson & Jamie Archer, Olly Murs, Stacey Solomon, Tommy Walsh, Mick Dennis, Don Walcott & Luther Blisset show their support to Coldstreamers in Afghanistan by wearing a Coldstream Wristbands, read more here ... 3. 'MY WAR' do you have an experience to share? Hurricane Films are looking for contributors to share their memories or experience of war on camera. Any age. Any war - If you have a story to tell they would like to hear from you, read more here .... 4. 'ROB ROY CANOE CHALLENGE' Canoe the thames and raise money for charity: This year marks the inaugural Rob Roy Rally, a real challenge for all enthusiastic paddlers. Rally participants must paddle 123 miles along the non-tidal Thames, from Lechlade to Teddington Lock, using Canadian canoes or Kayaks. It is an opportunity to paddle for recreation and for a sense of achievement and adventure. It is not a race and participants can take the journey in convenient stages, anytime between the 1st April and the end of September, read more here ....
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		SITE UPDATE NEWS: 23 March 2010 1. Wristband appeal rises to Ł236,700! A sincere thank you to everyone who has donated already for the 'Support the Coldstream Guards in Afghanistan' campaign - it's now at Ł236,700, read more here .... 2. JEDWARD: Jedward have shown their support to Coldstreamers in Afghanistan by wearing Coldstream Wristbands, read more here ... SITE UPDATE NEWS: 18 March 2010 1. GEORDIE WRISTBANDS now available ... Not got a wristband yet? Now available - Limited Edition Black & White Geordie Wristbands, read more here ... 2. JOSH LEWSEY: Josh Lewsey shows his support to Coldstreamers in Afghanistan by wearing a Coldstream Wristband, read more here ... OLDER NEWS 17/01/10 - Medic by Day - Quizmaster by night, VIDEO 17/01/10 - 7 Coy march on through Selby & Doncaster (images & info added) 15/01/10 - Jonny Wilkinson added to celebrities wearing wristbands 13/01/10 - Number 2 Company Op Herrick 11 Newsletter (13 Jan 10) 13/01/10 - Band Concert (14th Jan) Cancelled OTHER NEWS: 10 March 2010 1. Mad Cop helps HELP FOR HEROES! On 1st April 2010, Andy Seery will set off from Central London running, jogging, walking and even possibly crawling the 1,248km to Stroda Wlkp in Poland. 30 marathons in 30 days – all for Help for Heroes, for more information please click here ... 2. HEROES Help for Heroes Prints by Tony Sweeney NOW AVAILABLE! Tony Sweeney (ShinyCapstar's favourite Artist) recently completed an outstanding piece of artwork that helped to raise over Ł1,000 for H4H. Prints are now available to purchase from his site, and Ł5 from the sale of each print will be donated to HFH (outstanding Tony!). To read more about this piece, and to see the images as the piece transforms from a sketch into a masterpiece, please click here ... 3. EVERY SOLDIER NEEDS A HEROES WELCOME! The mission statement explains everything: To encourage British, Cities, Towns and Organisations to join Heroes Welcome UK, in order to give, support, quiet recognition and a little extra hospitality to Armed Forces Personnel and their families, for more info see here ... 4. ID Cards not enough for Soldiers! Imagine being a soldier, imagine going out to Afghanistan, imagine the intense pressure you're under constantly, imagine the conditions that you work in. As a soldier you are trained to accept and overcome this, and soldiers do this with graceful elegance and style - and always try to make the best of a bad thing. So, you've imagined being a soldier - now imagine you are 18 (as are a lot of our soldiers), and imagine, just imagine that before you go off to the sandpit you go for a few drinks with family and friends - as anyone would, to say farewell before you depart. Now, imagine NOT BEING ALLOWED into an establishment as you cannot prove how old you are and a British Army ID Card is not accepted as proof of age! This is not about the politics, it's about being able to pick up a rifle and stand by the man on your right, knowing that you face injury at every corner - but you cannot get a pint from a nightclub on your return! Please sign this petition and show your support, it's FREE and this affects every British Soldier, for more info please click here .... 5. Red Friday & the People of Donacaster: In November local artists recorded and produced a live album to be sold to raise funds for the appeal Invest in Doncaster sponsored the production cost and everyone else gave their time and talent for free, read more here ... OLDER NEWS 11/01/10 - Number 7 Company march on through Newcastle * MORE IMAGES ADDED 09/01/10 - More Celebrities Added to the Celebrities Wearing Wristbands Section 06/01/10 - Number 7 Company are on the Move, images from Day ONE 04/01/10 - News FROM THE FRONTLINE, news from the Battalion in Afghanistan SITE UPDATE NEWS: 09 March 2010 1. Meet "Gilbert" the Guardsman: Introducing "Gilbert" the Guardsman - who is unlike any other Guardsman you will ever meet! Gilbert has the ability to change into any ceremonial dress of the Foot Guards, complete with plume and buttons, click here to watch the video ... 2. Tony Sweeney, a very talented individual: ShinyCapstar is currently working with Tony Sweeney to bring some exciting projects to life. The first being "Gilbert" (see above news item). Tony is an outstanding artist, and has recently completed a 'HEROES' piece that helped raise over Ł1,000 for Help For Heroes. You can view his site and also purchase prints of his amazing pieces by clicking here .... 3. SEELÖWE NORD - the Germans are coming! COMPETITION WINNER ANNOUNCED ShinyCapstar recently announced the release of 'Seelöwe Nord - The Germans are Coming' by Andy Johnson (former Regimental Sergeant Major of the 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards. You can read about this exciting novel and also see who won a signed copy (by Andy) of this fascinating novel in a recent competition by clicking here .... 4. Wristband appeal rises to Ł196,200! Thanks to everyone who has donated already for the 'Support the Coldstream Guards in Afghanistan' campaign - it's now at Ł196,200, read more here .... 5. Honour Our Troops - New Website Launch: ShinyCapstar is proud to be affiliated with 'Honour Our Troops' - Honour our Troops is a charity, comprising a dedicated team of volunteers committed to giving knowledge, expertise, time and effort in realising our vision - Staging a National Concert in honour and support of our British Forces, see the site here ... 6. Get your name in Coldstream History: This is the last chance for anyone to submit their name to be added to the Coldstream Guards Op Herrick Commemorative Capstar, read more here ... 7. Do you know about PROJECT MOBILITY 4X4? Project Mobility are currently helping Coldstreamers who received injuries during the present Afghanistan Tour. Project Mobility are also in the process of developing a permanent loan vehicle kitted for the 1st Battalion at Aldershot. Project Mobility fundraises, procures, develops and builds Land Rovers for mobility use, sounds easy, but its far from it. Getting the right kit, suspension, automatic transmission swap etc is days of labour by our team of volunteers. There are various events we are currently holding to raise funds for the Coldstream Vehicle, which will allow soldiers to take part in exercises, hone their driving skills, empower them into roles within the Army, but also provide a fun vehicle for the family and friends at weekends for taking part in events, expeditions and more. Project Mobility are organising events which are directly fundraising for this build, each build including the vehicle is around Ł10-15,000 in parts, accessories, donor vehicle and expedition kit, please help support Project Mobility4x4 and read more here ... OLDER NEWS 30/12/09 - JLS Video Message to all Coldstreamers in Afghanistan 29/12/09 - Number 7 Company March from Coldstream to London (6-30th Jan 10) 29/12/09 - WRISTBAND CAMPAIGN HITS Ł75K 29/12/09 - More Celebrities Added to the Celebrities Wearing Wristbands Section 29/12/09 - Operation Lions Leap : Number 1 Company in action 29/12/09 - Outstanding Artist & Idea for Help for Heroes 15/12/09 - Coldstream News on the Forum 15/12/09 - Coldstream Guards Band Concert at Guards Chapel, 14 Jan 2010 12/12/09 - Coldstream Guards push deep into Taliban territory (Telegraph Article) 08/12/09 - Sir Terry Wogan & JLS added to celebrities wearing wristbands 08/12/09 - Support Fund tops Ł40,000
		Lieutenant Douglas Dalzell: It is with regret that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Lieutenant Douglas Dalzell of 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards was killed in Afghanistan on Thursday 18 February 2010. Lieutenant Douglas "Dougie" Dalzell joined the Army in 2007, commissioning into the 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards in December of that year. After passing the Platoon Commanders' Battle Course in April 2008 he arrived in the Battalion, which had just returned from Operation HERRICK 7. He took over his first Platoon in Number 3 Company and quickly established himself as an extremely capable young officer. Lieutenant Douglas "Dougie" Dalzell joined the Army in 2007, commissioning into the 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards in December of that year. After passing the Platoon Commanders' Battle Course in April 2008 he arrived in the Battalion, which had just returned from Operation HERRICK 7. He took over his first Platoon in Number 3 Company and quickly established himself as an extremely capable young officer. As a Platoon Commander based in Windsor, life is busy with the full spectrum of State Ceremonial occasions and Public Duties. Lieutenant Dalzell rose to the task with a commendably positive attitude; his leadership and drive kept his Platoon motivated and focused on the challenges of the tour in Afghanistan. He engaged fully in preparing for the multifaceted demands an operational deployment to Afghanistan generates. It was this that really gripped his imagination. With an eye for detail unusual of one so junior, he created training opportunities for his soldiers that stood them all in good stead. To fit this around his duties in London was impressive, read more here ...

		LCPL DARREN HICKS - ANOTHER COLDSTREAMER LOST ..... It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Lance Corporal Darren Hicks from 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards was killed in Afghanistan on Thursday 11 February 2010. Lance Corporal Darren Hicks died as a result of an explosion that happened in the Babaji district of central Helmand province. Lance Corporal Darren Hicks Lance Corporal Darren Hicks was one of life's truly genuine people, immensely liked by his seniors and subordinates alike. He enlisted on 14 October 1999 and after training joined the 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards stationed in Windsor in June 2000, in time to experience his first of many State Ceremonial occasions and Public Duties. The Battalion was soon preparing for operations, but this time for a 2 year residential tour to Londonderry. On completion of the tour in Londonderry, Lance Corporal Hicks attended a Lance Corporal Drill and Tactics Cadre at the Foot Guards, and the Parachute Regiment Centralised Course, whereupon successful completion he was duly promoted to Lance Corporal. Once posted back to Aldershot, the Battalion began to re-role as a Mechanised Battalion, where Lance Corporal Hicks proved to be invaluable, both as a qualified Saxon driver, and also in managing his Platoon fleet of Saxons. 2004 saw Lance Corporal Hicks deploy to Jamaica as a Section 2IC to conduct jungle training, where he excelled, read more here .....
		SITE UPDATE NEWS: 09 January 2010 1. SEELÖWE NORD - the Germans are coming! ShinyCapstar is proud to announce the release of 'Seelöwe Nord - The Germans are Coming' by Andy Johnson (former Regimental Sergeant Major of the 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards. You can read bout this exciting novel and also have the opportunity to win a personal copy of this sensational book, signed by the author himself by answering this question ........ read more here .... 2. Wristband appeal rises to Ł131,500! Thanks to everyone who has donated already for the 'Support the Coldstream Guards in Afghanistan' campaign - it's now at Ł131,500, read more here .... 3. William Hague, George Osborn, Rob Howley, Scott Quinnell & Sean Fitzpatrick MORE CELEBRITIES have showed their support by wearing one of the Coldstream Guards "Support the Coldstream Guards in Afghanistan" wristbands ........... read more ..... OLDER NEWS 19/11/09 - Sergeant John Amer 23/11/09 - Abenaki (Red Friday) Doncaster Live CD's now available 23/11/09 - Outstanding Artist Aiding 'Help for Heroes' 19/11/09 - Commanding Officers Battle Group Update from Afghanistan 14Nov09 19/11/09 - More Celebrities Wearing Wristbands 17/11/09 - Update from Coldstream on the Packing Day 17/11/09 - Coldstream Guards Media & News Articles 11/11/09 - ShinyCapstar is now on facebook & JustGiving SITE UPDATE NEWS: 01 February 2010 1. Number 7 Company arrive at Tower Hill ... After a 425 mile march on foot, Number 7 Company finally arrive at Tower Hill already raising over Ł10,000, see images here .... 2. NEW ShinyCapstar Project! Do you fancy getting your name in Coldstream History? A project, exclusive to ShinyCapstar - read more here .... 3. Gordon Ramsay & Brett Roy Wood ... MORE CELEBRITIES have showed their support by wearing one of the Coldstream Guards "Support the Coldstream Guards in Afghanistan" wristbands ........... read more ..... "Guards - tell them apart (showing plumes & buttons)" “Coldstream Guards Retro, 'God Save The King' t-shirt” “OFFICIAL ShinyCapstar Logo t-shirts" PLUS LOTS MORE! [VISIT THE SHOP HERE] SITE UPDATE NEWS: 26 January 2010 1. GET YOUR NAME in Coldstream History! Do you fancy getting your name in Coldstream History? A project, exclusive to ShinyCapstar - read more here .... SITE UPDATE NEWS: 25 January 2010 1. Ray Winstone, Chris Tarrant, Brian Blessed, Lawrie McMenemy, Peter Schmeichel & Brett Johnson ... MORE CELEBRITIES have showed their support by wearing one of the Coldstream Guards "Support the Coldstream Guards in Afghanistan" wristbands ........... read more ..... 2. Medic by Day - Quiz Master by night ... VIDEO If you haven't see this video showing versatility of Coldstreamers, then click here to view it now! 3. Support the Coldstream Guards in Afghanistan, breaks the Ł100k target! Because of the fantastic support shown towards the campaign, latest information received from the Battalion is that the campaign now stands at Ł105,000! read more here .... 4. Half marathon in aid of Coldstream Guards. Team H-J consists of Carys, Rhian, Bethan and Elinor Hampson-Jones and we are running the Reading Half Marathon on Sunday 21st March 2010, read more here .... A quote from Team H-J's justgiving page (see it here): As most of you are no no doubt aware, our adopted Coldstream Guard Mark Clyde (Carys's husband, so she is only an honourary H-J now!) was badly injured while serving on a tour of Afghanistan (love the way they call it a 'tour'...makes it sound like they are on holiday) and was flown back home immediately to undergo surgery at Selly Oak. Although Mark is well on the road to recovery, some of his colleagues have been more severely injured - and some have made the ultimate sacrifice. As a result we have decided to run the Reading Half Marathon to raise money for the Coldstream Guards Charitable Fund who provide assistance to all ranks of the Coldstream Guards, both past and present, their wives, widows, children and other dependants. With only one of us having completed a half marathon before this is a real challenge and the training has kicked in already, despite the snow and cold! 5. Number 7 Company march on through Market Harborough More images sent into us of Number 7 Company on their way to London in this mammoth task (400+ miles!) , see and read more here ... 6. Latest posts from the ShinyChat Forum: With over 1,500 members and nearly 70,000 posts, these are the latest posts from our forum (click here to register), SITE UPDATE NEWS: 17 January 2010 1. Number 7 Company march on through Newcastle, Selby & Doncaster Number 7 Company march on through wind, rain, snow and sun - all to raise money for the Army Benevolent Fund. Captain Mark Hayhurst (Company Second in Command and also marching with Number 7 Company) says: 'We are just hoping that people will turn up and cheer us on in what we are doing. All our limbs are painful but we have got to be thankful that we have limbs to hurt." , see more here ... SITE UPDATE NEWS: 15 January 2010 1. Jonny Wilkinson added to the Celebrities Section: JONNY SHOWS HIS SUPPORT by wearing one of the Coldstream Guards "Support the Coldstream Guards in Afghanistan" wristbands ........... read more ..... SITE UPDATE NEWS: 13 January 2010 1. Number 2 Company Newsletter now online: Fresh from Afghanistan, the newsletter for Number 2 Company has just been uploaded. This newsletter features updates from every multiple in Number 2 Company with some fantastic images, read and see more by clicking here .... 2. Band Concert due to take place 14th Jan 2010 CANCELLED: The bad weather has caused us to cancel the Band Concert scheduled for Thursday 14th January 2010. It will be held instead on Thursday 8th April 2010. Those who have already bought tickets can either have a refund or keep hold of the tickets and use them on the 8th April, read more here .... OLDER NEWS 03/11/09 - Coldstream Residents Support Coldstreamers in Afghanistan 31/10/09 - Two more celebrities added! 28/10/09 - Celebrities Wearing Wristbands 28/10/09 - Coldstreamers meet the Quins 17/10/09 - 2010 Coldstream CD Calendar 10/10/09 - LCpl James Hill 05/10/09 - Commanding Officers Day 05/10/09 - It's a SMALL WORLD! 24/09/09 - HUGE UPDATE! 24/09/09 - Pre Deployment Church Service 24/09/09 - Farewell to CSgt Blackett SITE UPDATE NEWS: 09 January 2010 1. FILMSTARS, POP-STARS, TV-STARS, MODELS & SPORTSMEN! EVEN MORE CELEBRITIES HAVE SHOWED THEIR SUPPORT by wearing one of the Coldstream Guards "Support the Coldstream Guards in Afghanistan" wristbands ........... read more ..... 2. 7 Coy Marches on through NEWCASTLE (DAY 4): Follow this epic march from Coldstream to London from the 6th January till the 30th January 2010, read more here ... SITE UPDATE NEWS: 06 January 2010 1. Number 7 Company are on the move! Number 7 Company's glorious feet or moving on foot from Coldstream to London is now underway, with images from day 1, see more here ... SITE UPDATE NEWS: 04 January 2010 ShinyCapstar wishes everyone a very 'Happy New Year' 1. NEWS FROM THE FRONTLINE, the first Newsletter from the Battalion in Afghanistan: ShinyCapstar has just received the first newsletter from the Battalion in Afghanistan. This features many images and articles from all of the Company's and Platoons serving in Afghanistan and is a truly magnificent read, see and read more here .... SITE UPDATE NEWS: 30 December 2009 1. JLS Video Message to all Coldstreamers Serving in Afghanistan: JLS, X FACTOR RUNNERS UP (2008), send a message to all Coldstreamers in Afghanistan on Op Herrick 11, see it here .... SITE UPDATE NEWS: 29 December 2009 1. Celebrities Wearing Wristbands: MORE CELEBRITIES HAVE SHOWED THEIR SUPPORT by wearing one of the Coldstream Guards "Support the Coldstream Guards in Afghanistan" wristbands ........... read more ..... 2. Wristband appeal breaks the Ł75,000 mark! Thanks to everyone who has donated already for the 'Support the Coldstream Guards in Afghanistan' campaign - it's just broke the Ł75K mark, read more here .... 3. Coldstream Guards LATEST NEWS FROM AFGHANISTAN. News is published (sometimes on a daily basis) in the forum from media updates relating to the Coldstream Guards in Afghanistan, read more here .... 4. OUTSTANDING Artist Aiding Help for Heroes: Do you know about this project yet? read more here .... 5. Number 7 Company March from Coldstream to London LATEST NEWS: No 7 Company leave Coldstream on 6th Jan 2010 and will be marching some 450 miles to London getting there on 30th Jan to commemorate the 350th anniversary of General Monck’s monumental march from Coldstream to London in 1650, read more here .... COMING SOON! We have just received some EXCLUSIVE IMAGES and articles from Afghanistan - these will be uploaded very shortly .... OLDER NEWS 24/09/09 - Coldstream Kids 09 Challenge 24/09/09 - Families Open Day 24/09/09 - Battalion Triathlon 24/09/09 - Recruiting Newsletter 24/09/09 - Second to None (FREE) 08/07/09 - Dunbar Platoon 08/07/09 - More Coldstream Experiences 08/07/09 - Look at Life Images 04/07/09 - Coldstreamers visit Thietnam! 04/07/09 - Coldstream Guards Rugby 04/07/09 - Brigade Comds Sports Day 04/07/09 - Coldstream Band Ł1 Deal!

		SERGEANT JOHN AMER - A TRAGIC LOSS TO THE BATTALION: It is with great regret that the Ministry of Defence must confirm the death in Afghanistan, on Monday 30 November 2009, of Acting Sergeant John Paxton Amer, of 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards. Sergeant Amer died from wounds sustained as a result of an explosion that happened in the Babaji area, in central Helmand Province. Read more and post messages of condolence by clicking here ......

		SITE UPDATE NEWS: 08 December 2009 1. Celebrities Wearing Wristbands: Wouldn't it be great if MORE CELEBRITIES HAVE SHOWED THEIR SUPPORT by wearing one of the Coldstream Guards "Support the Coldstream Guards in Afghanistan" wristbands ........... well Sir Terry Wogan & Pop Sensation, JLS has! read more ..... 2. Wristband appeal breaks the Ł40,000 mark! Thanks to everyone who has donated already for the 'Support the Coldstream Guards in Afghanistan' campaign - it's just broke the Ł40,000 mark, read more here .... 3. Coldstream Guards Regimental Band Concert, Guards Chapel, London. The Coldstream Guards Regimental Band are having a concert on 14 January 2010 at the Guards Chapel, London. All proceeds generated from the sale of tickets goes to Regimental Charitable Funds, read more here .... SITE UPDATE NEWS: 23 November 2009 1. MORE Celebrities Wearing Wristbands: More celebrities have been added to the Celebrities Wearing Wristbands Section - read more here 2. Commanding Officers Update from Afghanistan 14 Nov 09: Lt Col TW Gray, Commanding Officer 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards, has recently sent an update of the Coldstream Guards in Afghanistan - read it here 3. Support the Coldstream Guards in Afghanistan 2010 Calendars NOW IN STOCK: Calendars are NOW IN STOCK AND ARE REDUCED IN PRICE - don't delay, order today - read more here 4. OUTSTANDING Artist Aiding Help for Heroes: Check this out, amazing! read more here 5. Live CD's from Abenaki (Red Friday) Doncaster: Last week we placed an article on the forum titled to 'Musicians turn their attention to aiding soldiers' (click to view original media story). Well, as expected, the evening was an ASTOUNDING SUCCESS raising money for the Coldstream Guards in Afghanistan - BUT IT'S NOT FINISHED THERE! read more here OLDER NEWS 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! SITE UPDATE NEWS: 17 September 2009 1. Coldstream Residents Support Coldstreamers in Afghanistan: For those who know a little about the Regimental History of the Coldstream Guards it will not come as any surprise to know that 'Coldstream' (a small town in Scotland) means more to the Coldstream Guards than just sharing the same name. Coldstreamers often pop up the A1 to visit Coldstream which is steeped in Regimental History, trivia and very nice people! THIS STORY IS NOW UPDATED read more here .... ALSO - for those that are not aware, the Shinychat Forum features news and media related articles with the Coldstream Guards, see them here .... SITE UPDATE NEWS: 28 October 2009 1. Celebrities Wearing Wristbands: Wouldn't it be great if some well known people all showed their support by wearing one of the Coldstream Guards "Support the Coldstream Guards in Afghanistan" wristbands ........... well they have! read more ..... 2. EXCLUSIVE 2010 CD Calendar, pre-order yours now! Designed exclusively for ShinyCapstar (with all profits being donated to the wristband appeal) the 2010 CD Calendar is now available to pre-order. This promises to be extremely popular featuring unique Coldstream images and useful trivia on each month. Don't miss out, pre-order your copy today! read more ...... 3. Coldstream Guards meet the Harlequins: Members of the Battalion and Number 7 Company were recently invited down to the Harlequins Stadium in Twickenham were they got to meet most of the team, read more here ....

		LANCE CORPORAL JAMES HILL - 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards It is with extreme sadness that the Battalion must confirm the death of Lance Corporal James Hill of the 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards in Afghanistan on 8 October 2009. Lance Corporal Hill was killed as a result of an explosion that happened near to Camp Bastion in Helmand Province Lance Corporal Hill, aged 23 from Redhill in Surrey, was an outstanding Junior Non Commissioned Officer with excellent prospects. He started training in Autumn 2005 and passed out into the Battalion in Spring 2006. He conducted State Ceremonial in London District throughout the summer of 2006 from Windsor before moving to the Mortar Platoon in time for Exercise African Thorn in South Africa during early 2007. Lance Corporal Hill then immersed himself into pre-deployment training for OP HERRICK 7. He was quickly identified as an excellent mortarman and he soon became a No 1 in a Section, the senior post for a mortar number. It was in this post that he deployed on OP HERRICK 7 and he spent the tour in FOB KEENAN with No 3 Company Group. This was a busy tour and his mortar section was fully involved in numerous engagements in support of the Company as they fought the enemy in that part of the Upper Gereshk Valley . After this highly successful tour he was sent on a Junior Non Commissioned Officer’s cadre and passed with a very high standard. In January 2009 he was sent on his Mortar Standards Course for which he received a Highly Competent pass proving his considerable abilities. During the summer he qualified as a Joint Fires Coordinator proving his understanding of the wider Joint Fires battle that is often fought in Helmand Province . He was again very involved with the pre-deployment training prior to deploying as a Mortar Fire Controller ‘B’ for No 1 Company Group. Lance Corporal Hill was a personable, motivated and intelligent warrior. He nurtured those under his Command whilst constantly striving to be better by learning from his superiors. He was enthusiastic and energetic about his job and was excited by the prospect of serving in Afghanistan as a Mortar Fire Controller. He was every ounce a model Coldstreamer. Lance Corporal Hill was engaged to Anastasia Newman. He was an only child and very close to his family.
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		SITE UPDATE NEWS: 05 October 2009 1. Commanding Officers Day: Organised as a way to teach skills learnt in theatres of war by those Coldstreamers, the Commanding Officers Day proved to be a great success, read more here ..... 2. It's a small world: Imagine walking around some of the Company Offices and seeing some photos, then realising that one of them is 'your dad', read more here ..... COMING SOON - on the next Update Joint Warrior Images and write up WHAT HAPPENED THIS TIME LAST YEAR (2008) AT PLANET COLDSTREAM?? 1. Hougoumont or Bust: From the 15th to the 18th of December 2008, an elite team of Seniors from the Coldstream Guards will attempt run, row and cycle the distance from Coldstream (Scotland) to Hougoumont (Belgium), a total distance of nearly 650 miles in under 85 hours! read more here .... 2. Need a Break?: ShinyCapstar thoroughly recommends Lilywhite Cottage for that 'quality' break, read more here .... 3. Coldstream Guards 24hr - 3 Peak Challenge: We have uploaded images and an EXCLUSIVE article from the event to ShinyCapstar - read more here ... 4. Join the Coldstream Guards: Fancy joining the Coldstream Guards? The Recruiting Section has had a little bit of a re-vamp, see it here ...... 5. Need a Break?: ShinyCapstar thoroughly recommends Lilywhite Cottage for that 'quality' break, read more here .... SITE UPDATE NEWS: 24 September 2009 1. Pre-Deployment Church Service: The local residents of Aldershot saw Queens Avenue brought to a standstill as the Battalion marched from New Mons Barracks to attend the Pre-Deployment Church Service at the RC Cathedral of St Michael & St George in early September, read more here ..... 2. Farewell to CSgt & Mrs Iain Blackett: Early September saw the Farewell Lunch of a much loved (and sorely missed) character of the Battalion and Sergeants’ Mess. It was indeed time to say farewell to CQMS (CSgt) Iain Blackett who was leaving the Regiment after 22 years service with the Colours, read more here ..... 3. Coldstream Kids 2009 Challenge: Congratulations must go to Franco (founder of Coldstream Kids) and the team that have just completed the 2009 challenge for Coldstream Kids, raising funds for Coldstream Kids, read more here ..... 4. Families Open Day: The Battalion recently opened our gates to an open day to brief and show families, parents and partners on the Battalion’s forthcoming tour of Afghanistan, read more here ..... 5. Battalion Inter-Company Triathlon: The Battalion recently organised an inter-company Triathlon in and around Aldershot. The event was very well attended and supported by the Battalion, read more here ..... 6. Battalion Staff Photograph: Battalion Staff (The Commanding Officer, 2i/c, Adjutant, RSM & DSgt's) recently donned their best braces to have a Battalion Photograph, read more here ..... 7. ShinyChat Forum News: News regarding the ShinyCapstar Forum, are you a member yet? read more here ..... 8. Second to None Newsletter: The Summer edition of the Regimental Recruiting Newsletter is now online, read more here ..... 9. Battalion Personalities: A few new 'heads' have been added to the "who's in charge" section, read more here ..... 10. Second to None (E X C L U S I V E): NOW WITH 40 CHAPTERS ONLINE, more chapters (31 - 40) from this remarkable book are now online, read more here ... 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. OLDER NEWS 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! SITE UPDATE NEWS: 08 July 2009 1. Dunbar Platoon: Read about the Dunbar Platoon, a facility to get Coldstreamers who have have injuries or are downgraded back into Coldstream shape, see and read more here ..... 2. Consumer Rights! Did you see the one show the other night about 'Consumer Rights'? If you didn't it was very interesting and the One Show have a couple of letter templates to download if you need to contact the retailer regarding goods under and over 6 months. Read more here .... 3. Experiences in the Coldstream Guards: We have uploaded some new experiences to the Recruiting Section of the site, here you can view the experiences of Gdsm O'Brien, Gdsm Rendall, LCpl Parkinson and Sgt Marsden 4. Look at Life with the Coldstream Guards: Hundreds (nearly 300) of images have been uploaded from when ShinyCapstar visited a recent Look at Life Course in Pirbright. See the Look at Life course attempt to cross the 'Queen Mary' - YES, someone did get wet! see the images here .... SITE UPDATE NEWS: 04 July 2009 1. Coldstreamers in Afghan (over 50+ images): Coldstreamers recently visited a replica Afghanistan Village and most realistic training facility the British Army has ever put together, in preparation for their forthcoming Herrick tour just a few months away, read more here ..... 2. Coldstream Guards Rugby: The Coldstream Guards Rugby Club recently paid a visit to Yeovil for a ‘friendly’ match with the Ivel Barbarians, read more here ..... 3. Brigade Commanders Sports Day: Members of the Battalion were split into teams for the Brigade Commanders Sports Day, where individuals competed in many events, including the Tug of War challenge, Volleyball, Cross Country and a Superstars Challenge, read more here ..... 3. Coldstream Guards Band Ł1m Record Deal: We couldn’t update the site without mentioning a ‘congratulations’ and ‘well done’ to the Coldstream Guards Band who could now be sitting next to the likes of Lady Gaga, Eminem and Amy Winehouse after signing a Ł1m recording contract with Universal Music (the largest record company in the world), read more here ..... 4. Shiny-Shop NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS: In the shop there are loads of designs (with more being added weekly) that ARE NOT available in any high-street shop. With men's, ladies and children's wear you're bound to find that ideal gift - there's even Coldstream Pants! see the shop here ... OLDER NEWS 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! 24/04/09 - Join the Mailing List and be the first to know when this site's updated SITE UPDATE NEWS: 20 June 2009 1. Shiny-Shop NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS: In the shop there are loads of designs (with more being added weekly) that ARE NOT available in any high-street shop. With men's, ladies and children's wear you're bound to find that ideal gift - there's even Coldstream Pants! see the shop here ... 2. Comms received from Regimental Headquarters: Information has been received from RHQ regarding York Races and the 2010 Regimental Association Day, read more here .... SITE UPDATE NEWS: 04 June 2009 1. Help for Heroes Bike Ride: Fresh from his Help the Heroes Bike Ride, after over 350 miles in the saddle - Sgt George Pal talks about the event, read more here ..... 2. Foot Guards, can you tell them apart: A new page has been added to the site to explain the differences between the Foot Guards Regiments, read more here ..... SITE UPDATE NEWS: 24 May 2009 INTRODUCING: The Leicester Branch GOES ONLINE! Formed in 1922, The Association Branch no 7 of the Coldstream Guards - The Leicester Branch is now ONLINE. You can read about the Branch, view information on some of the members, view the Gallery (which is always updated) find other useful sites in the Links Section, plus much much more! Read and see more by clicking here ...... SITE UPDATE NEWS: 20 May 2009 1. Second to None: The Spring Edition of the Regimental Newsletter 'Second to None' has been uploaded see and read more here ..... 2. Number 7 Company - it's not all drill! Recently Number 7 Company, our Incremental Company based in London, have just returned from some skiing and a six week exercise in Kenya. See images of their recent excursions here ... 3. Want your own keepsake? Fresh from print, the Recruiting Team have produced some fantastic Coldstream Booklets, see and read more here.... 4. Could we have a potential Coldstreamer in our Midst? Isaac - 28 months, recently paid a visit to London, at the same time of 'Black Weekend' ...... dressed as a Guardsman! See and read more here.... 5. Did you fall for the April Fool? Soldier Magazine recently ran an April Fool that got 'quite a few' including some national newspapers, see and read more here.... 6. Maj Phil Packer: Words cannot describe the grit and determination of the achievement that Maj Packer completed recently, see and read more here.... OLDER NEWS 01/04/09 - Visits to the Bn by the GOC 3 Div and Major General 01/04/09 - Late Entry Officers Dinner Night & Cpls Mess Farewell 01/04/09 - 25th Hastings Half Marathon 01/04/09 - Regimental Personalities added 16/03/09 - Show your creative side with the 'Big Capstar Project'! SITE UPDATE NEWS: 25 April 2009 1. St Georges Day 2009: The Battalion celebrated St Georges Day in true Coldstream Style, with the St Georges Day Pageant, St Georges Day Lunch, Rugby 7's, and finshed off with a farewell dinner to WOII (CSM) MD Muprhy. See and read more here ..... 2. Have you heard about: Honour Our Troops? Honour Our Troops is a charitable organisation which is in the process of organising a live music concert to show support for our British Troops. This will be screened to Afghanistan, Iraq, Germany and Cyprus. Mal Franks the Chief Executive is currently still serving, having already completed numerous tours of Afghanistan, Iraq, Bosnia and Northern Ireland. Knowing first hand how hard our British Troops work and the conditions they serve under on operations, inspired Mal to create this event. There has never been a concert in the United Kingdom to Honour Our Troops. This will be our way of saying thanks to the people who risk their lives to keep our lives safe. Please invite all your friends to become members of the group in order that we can raise the profile even further. See and read more here ..... 3. Second to None (E X C L U S I V E): More chapters (20 - 30) from this remarkable book are now online, read more here ... 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. 5. Want to know FIRST about ShinyCapstar Updates: Why not join the mailing list to receive an instant e-mail when the site gets updated, See and read more here ..... OLDER NEWS 15/03/09 - RHQ Court Circular for Mar 09 released with P&P 09 Details 02/03/09 - Farewell to RSM A Johnson 26/02/09 - Commanding Officers Form up 26/02/09 - Snow & PT Parades 26/02/09 - Statue sells for Ł1,000 26/02/09 - FREE Coldstream Poster 26/02/09 - More Chapters from the Excellent Book 'Second to None'.

		SITE 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. THE NEWS ARCHIVE: from March '08 to March '09 here (see even older news at the top of this page)

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