9th-12th-Lancers - Year 2013 - Page 0041
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| Regiment | 9th/12th Lancers |
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| Year | 2013 |
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REGIMENTAL JOURNAL OF THE 9TH/12TH ROYAL LANCERS (PRINCE OF WALES’S) 39 Catering Department he beginning of the year saw the 9/12 chefs re- turn to work after a well deserved Christmas break; as always, we had to hit the ground running. Shortly after returning to work the Regiment de- ployed on Ex Lion Sun; three chefs deployed to provide Catering support to the Regiment on this three week exercise which was conducted in Cyprus. Often working long hours in searing heat the chefs managed to provide an outstanding level of food production and even had time to participate in some adventure training. Whilst the three chefs deployed in Cyprus were enjoying their time in the sun, the remaining chefs who were left behind con- tinued with the day to day routine ofproviding catering support in Glyn Hughes and both of the 9/12 Royal Lancers messes. March saw the start of a busy MST period for both the Regiment and the chefs again deploying to provide catering support not only to the Regiment but also to the various other Regiments who were also conducting MST After a well deserved Easter break the chefs and were once again been deployed out on the ground; Cpl Phagami deployed exter- nally from the Regiment to Kenya and I’te Berry was deployed to Sennelager to support CTS training. The remainder of the chefs conducted their ARB in readiness for deployment on Op Herrick 19 as well as continuing to support the Regiment in their MST training. After returning from summer leave there was a change around within the catering department; Sgt Pickard left the Regiment on promotion to SSgt and she was replaced by Sgt Marc Bridges. Unfortunately for Sgt Bridges he was not in station long (about 5 days) before he deployed with the rest of the 9/ 12 chefs in sup- port of the FTX. They were split in a number of locations often . “Iguana" ”Mrwu. mm «in Inn a mum WINNER . S- working extremely long hours in arduous and test- ing conditions. Upon the chef’s return to Hohne in early Septem- ber, LCpl Berry and Pte Dunn both deployed on OP HERRICK 19 under the direction ofthe BCWO 7X; they conducted their RSOI training and subsequent- ly deployed out on the ground to provide catering support in a FOB. Finally we arrived at one of the busiest times in the catering calendar.... Christmas. Functions Christ- mas cake competitions, as well as the provision of Christmas dinners, sees the chefs still working flat out, As the UCM of 9/ 12 Royal Lancers I am extremely proud to say that we did very well in this years Christmas cake competition. Af- ter been volen-told to produce a cake, Cpl Errington set about the task with gusto, and all his effort paid off; not only did Cpl Errington win the Brigade competition, he also managed to win the Divisional competition, ingenuity, originality and technical skill were evident in his outstanding interpretation of the nativ- ity scene. We all very much enjoyed Christmas leave and being able to recharge our batteries, ready for the very busy schedule ahead of us in the New Year. The first few months of this year passed in a blur, with the nor- mal pattern of life proceeding. We’ve continued to provide sup- port to the ROG and are busy looking ahead to plan the catering event of the year 7 a full regimental dinner in France in Au- gust! Hopefully next year’s journal will be full of reports of our success. RM The Ca alry and Guards Club 127 Piccadilly London W1J 7PX The Cavalry and Guards Club has one of the finest Edwardian buildings in London with stunning views of Green Park that is ideal for: Weddings - Receptions Dinner Parties - Business Meetings ' Lunches For further details and information please contact our Banqueting Co-ortlinator on: Telephone: 020 7659 0905 Fax: 0207 659 0909 www.cavguards.co.uk |
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