9th-12th-Lancers - Year 2013 - Page 0052
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| Regiment | 9th/12th Lancers |
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| Year | 2013 |
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50 REGIMENTAL JOURNAL OF THE 9rH/12TH ROYAL LAN CERS (PRINCE OF WALES’S) Over the course of the year, we have seen a number of new faces over the course of the year, beginning with the welcome addition of brethren from the Coldstream Guards (Capt Howlin, now in- separable from Capt Robinson) and from the Yorks (Capt Kume- Davy, who spends most of his time in the office anyway). We also welcome new subalterns: ZLts Nickel-Lean, Randle, Cowie and Harnett. We have also said farewell to several Mess Mem- bers with Major Miles and Capts Luke and Harden all leaving us for greener pastures in the civilian world, and Major Foot- Tapping and Capt Hector moving on to postings new. There appears to have been something in the Bredebeck water this year, with more weddings and proposals than one could shake a proverbial garter at. Capt Duffield led the charge in March with his wedding to the lovely Sarah, with Capt Mi- nards following in April with the delightful Maria. Inspired by their example, the summer saw a slew of betrothals, including Capt Horsfall and almost all of the A Sqn subalterns, with Capt Davies following in the autumn and Mr Harden in early winter. One doubts that they’ve all been as thorough as Capt Horsfall who completed a ‘7 questions’ estimate to help choose a honey- moon location. On our return we can look forward to a busy year in the Mess to take full advantage of the joys of Schloss Bredebeck before the return to England. A70 The Warrant Officers’ and Sergeants’ Mess he past year has been dominated by our preparations for Af- ghanistan, and consequently social events in the WOs’ and Sgts’ mess have been less frequent than we would have liked, but rest assured, we did grasp opportunities where they existed and the social side has endured, the following report captures the highlights. In a break with tradition I am going to start with a vote of ac- knowledgment. An enormous thank you is extended to W02 (SSM) Jay Mawhinney. Keen to take pressure away from the deploying SSMs and conscious that his tenure would be lengthy; Jay was gracious enough to take on the role of President of the Mess Committee indefinitely. He has been uncomplaining, pro- active and, above all, exceptional; at the time of writing he has been in post for a little over a year which is probably a record! Put simply Jay is responsible for most ofthe events you will read about below, without him the Mess would have been a much quieter place. Before we get into the highlights, an observation; visitors to the mess will have noted that the average age of our members has dropped significantly this year. The arrival of ‘young bucks’ like Sgts Kelly, Mawby, Edwards and Dyer has brought a younger (arguably much needed) feel to the place. Good news indeed, however, there is always a trade-off, and their entrance has seen the appearance of some god awful suits! Now, I’ll freely admit that my contempt for the ‘modern cut of cloth’ is probably born from my advancing years, but I remain convinced that these suits belong on the back of the lead singer of Showaddy-waddy and not on a SNCO. . Perhaps I’m not quite as ‘street’ as I once thought. Thankfully there are still sufficient numbers of ‘old boys’ to ensure the Mess remains familiar territory and Warrant Offic- ers’ lunches remain the vehicle of choice for ensuring tradition remains alive. Whilst consuming vast amounts of port, setting a place at dinner for the much revered ‘Buddha’ and the early |
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