ARBORFIELD
OLD BOYS ASSOCIATION 47th REUNION.
ARBORFIELD -
Friday 30th July to Sunday 1st August 2010 inclusive.
The following report contributed by Trevor STUBBERFIELD (52A) Photographic contributions as attributed.. |
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Saturday. |
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Looking out of the window on Saturday
morning the signs were not good, overcast and heavy rain falling. Shades of
the 2007 reunion when Arborfield was cut off by floodwater. But, despite all
the problems, we had the parade that year and hopefully this year would be
the same. Setting off for the camp the rain eased and the sun broke through,
a much better outlook. No problems accessing the camp and I made my way to
the WOs & SGTs mess to meet up with a few friends before setting off back
through the gates and into Rowcroft Lines, our spiritual homeland. At the top
of the square, behind the accommodation block the troops gathered. |
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The
Muster or first things first. |
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Photo R10-01 ©
Trevor Stubberfield 52A |
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“To a successful parade”, the toast
by WO1 (RSM) Thomas Hall and Brian Hutchins 61B AOBA Chairman. |
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Photo 10-2349 © Max Warwick 49B |
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“We’ll drink to that”. |
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Photo 10-2350 © Max Warwick 49B |
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Meanwhile the City of Rochester
Pipe Band were having a “blow up or out”…. |
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Photo R10-02 ©
Trevor Stubberfield 52A |
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…which turned into an ‘O’ Group
before the parade. |
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Photo R10-03 ©
Trevor Stubberfield 52A |
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Director of operations is Pipe Major
Alex Bert 62A who on these occasions proudly wears his Army Apprentices
School cap badge instead of the usual band insignia. |
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Photo 10-2371 © Max Warwick 49B |
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A spot of pre-planning and
Brian Hutchins indicates the way to go. |
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Photo 10-2340 © Max Warwick 49B |
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On the other hand, AOBA
Standard Bearer Trevor Guest 60A offers an alternative. |
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Photo 10-2342 © Max Warwick 49B |
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Now that’s a sight for the sore
eyes of an old VM, the badge of the Black Hand Gang proudly displayed. |
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Photo 10-2343 © Max Warwick 49B |
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The parade damage limitation
party consisting of RSM Hall, Trevor Guest, Brian Hutchins and CSM Davidson. |
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Photo 10-2347 © Max Warwick 49B |
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The 1960 Intakes gather for
their 50th ‘Golden’ Anniversary parade. |
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Photo 10-2361-60 © Max Warwick 49B |
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Careful with that pace stick
Sergeant Major they may tell you what to do with it. |
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Photo 10-2362-60 © Max Warwick 49B |
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The supporting intakes ready
and waiting for the off. |
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Photo 10-2364-60 © Max Warwick 49B |
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Viewed from the other end. |
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Photo R10-09 ©
Trevor Stubberfield 52A |
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The ‘Spy in the Sky’ is Tony Church
55A who will once again produce a superb video of the reunion. |
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Photo R10-12 ©
Trevor Stubberfield 52A |
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At the appointed hour the band
sets off. For added effect Click on the Photo for a burst of Scotland the Brave and other delights.. |
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Photo R10-15 ©
Trevor Stubberfield 52A |
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Closely followed by the members
of the Arborfield Old Boys Association. |
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Photo R10-14 ©
Trevor Stubberfield 52A |
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Published:
1st September 2010 _____________________________________________________________________________________ |
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