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On with the
Photo's
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2nd Battalion Photographs of
the Battalion or Companies |
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(sent in from
various users).
images will appear clearer once selected
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LSgt Kelsey (Chef of the
Year Competition Oct 2003) |
LSgt "Jasper" Kelsey (attached to the Coldstream Guards), took part in a Tri
Services Cooking Competition to find the Chef of the Year.
Below are images from the day. In support of Jasper were his
colleagues, family and friends. He even got to meet Princess
Anne!
Japers effort was outstanding, and considering the
competitors only had 1 hour to prepare, the standard of this
years competition was immense. He won Bronze and should be
congratulated on his achievement.
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Visit to Troodos |
Sgt Tim Haimes recently visited the Troodos Memorial, thanks
for the image Tim & Gael.
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The Battalion
Football and
Rugby Team November 2003 |
More football & rugby pictures will follow in our sports
section (coming soon in the New Year).
For images of the latest game of the Officers V's Sergeants
Mess see the gallery to the right.
or click here
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BOWMAN
Training |
The images below were taken of Coldstreamers who were taking
part in being trained in the
British Army's new radio communication system.
Contrary to popular belief,
Bowman does not stand for "Better Off
With Map And Nokia!"
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SAXON
Commanders Course |
These images were submitted by someone who wishes to remain
nameless (cheers col), he asked if they could be put on the
picture board with a little message saying;
"The MT and how NOT to run a Saxon Commanders Course!"
A quick vehicle recovery (look at the times on the photos)........
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Children in Need |
On Friday 21st November
03,
No 1 Coy raised money for Children in Need, by abseiling off
the Officers Mess at Chelsea Barracks, London.
Below is a scanned page with info from the Aldershot Herald.
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PJ's Bar |
The Sergeants Mess Bar
recently had a major re-design. Thanks, has got to go to the
Pioneer Shop who did an outstanding job. The Bar has been
named "PJ's Bar" in remembrance of CSM PJ Newby.
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Sergeants Mess
Charity Donation |
The Sergeants Mess
recently made a
charitable donation of £500 recently to the St Lukes Cancer
Research Centre. Anyone interested in donating money to this
cause should contact
SLCF@royalsurrey.nhs.uk .
Present for the donation on the image above were;
WO1 (RSM) KR Cheesbrough
WOII (TQMS) & Mrs W Wilson (Joan)
and a representative from the Centre.
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Spring Drills and Potted Sports April 04 |
Fresh from a well earned leave, the Battalion undertook in
Spring Drills. Drill is a very important factor in Discipline,
Co-ordination and Teamwork, plus it gives everyone the opportunity to
dust off their Drill Boots and Buff Belt!
After Drill, various Companies took part in some Potted Sports
Below are a few images from the day;
Spring Drill
Potted Sports
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Military Skills Apr 04 |
Many of the Companies took part in a Military Skills
Competition today. Various stands were to be completed, a few of the
events were pushing a Saxon, First Aid, Blind Mans Obstacle Course and
Signals Tests. Points were awarded to the teams competing, which will go
to an overall score after the events that are due to be take place on St
Georges Day.
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Northumbria Army
Cadet Force |
Below are a few images
and the e-mail from the Northumbria 'Coldstream' Army Cadet Force
"My name is C/Sgt Paul Elliott the current Detachment
Cmdr of Amble Detachment Northumbria Army Cadet Force (Coldstream
Guards).
Below are a few images that we would appreciate it if you
could post.
They are from a presentation night in Newcastle where we
were awarded the Lord Lieutenants Certificate for the most
amount of money raised in Northumbria for the Poppy Appeal.
Picture 1 is I/Cpl Powton receiving from the Lord Lieutenant
Sir John Riddell.
Picture 2 is of L/cp/ Powton Col Clouston our Commandant and
L/Cpl Elliott"
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No 7
Company - 2004 Queens Birthday Parade |
No 7 Company are busy
preparing for the 2004 Queens Birthday Parade!
Thanks to Paul Elliott for the photo - excellent!
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GUARDS ARMOURED DIVISION
ADVANCES ON BREMEN. |
Troops of the Guards
Armoured Division, advancing from the Quackenbruck area, are
approaching the western outskirts of Bremen and meeting some
of the stiffest opposition they have encountered since the
Rhine crossing. This picture was taken in the village of
Hausstette during the advance.
Picture shows; Regimental Sergeant Major C. Knowles, M.C. of
18, Haigh Avenuew, Rothwell, Wakefield, Yorkshire, talking
to a liberated Russian soldier, aged 19 years, who had been
a slave worker on a German farm.
(Picture issued April 1945)
RSM Knowles was the Sergeant Major of the 1st Bn Coldstream
Guards 1941 – 1945, and was awarded the Military Cross for
consistent gallantry during the campaign in North West
Europe from June 1944 to May 1945.
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FAREWELL TO THE
COMPANY COMMANDER |
Headquarter Company bid a
fond farewell to Maj SCR Mackean
The picture shows Maj Mackean being presented the
Headquarter Company Bunting from the Company Sergeant Major
(WOII N Hicks)
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FAREWELL TO WOII (TQMS) &
MRS W WILSON |
The Sergeants Mess
recently said farewell to WOII Bill & Mrs Wilson.
Below are a few images from the evening
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UBRE Course - Lille Bks |
The Battalion has just
completed another Internal All Arms Bulk Fuel Vehicles
Course (Ubre Course). The course was ran by Sgt "Rob"
Plews and LSgt "Dave" Waters.
On the Course were Welsh, Grenadier and Coldstream Guards -
all keen to learn skills from the "multi talented" MT
Platoon.
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SOMME Battlefield
Tour 2004 |
A few images
are below from the recent Sergeants Mess Battlefield tour to
the Somme.
To read about the Battlefield Tour in detail, and gain
information of how to book the tour,
click here for the
2003 visit.
(more images from the 2004 Tour can be found by clicking
here)
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SP Coy
images - submitted by Sgt Bushby |
CSgt John Boisson doing a spot of Recce Trg (in the
rain) - practicing finding FUPS, Coy Assault Posisions
on the local training area. Also shown LSgt Mathews
Recce Plt.
 BN
FTX 2003, Celleane Village, LSgt George Pall - Fibua
Phase
 Tessex
Op 4, Left to Right - Gdsm Hampton, LCpl Holland, & LSgt
Fairbrother taking 5 during the Tessex
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