9th-12th-Lancers - Year 1986 - Page 0103
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| Regiment | 9th/12th Lancers |
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| Year | 1986 |
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Medial facilities are good. The camp is served by civilian doctors from Thu- ted who hold a daily surgery for both Ioldiers and dependents. Prescriptions Ire available through the dispensary in the Medical Centre, and there is an ante and post natal service. More com- plicated treatment or emergencies are handled in local hospitals. Soldiers requiring specialist treatment may be teen ll QEMH Woolwieh or at a local hospital, whichever is the most conven- ient at the time. There is a visiting RADC dentist for military personnel. Dependents have to use a civilian den- tist in Saffron Walden. The Medical Centre has a military ambulance and iver at its disposal for both emergen- ‘es and routine conveyance of soldiers o/from hospital. Postal facilities are rural. “Postman It" makes two deliveries and one col- tion each day. The nearest sub-Post ffice is just under a mile away and is generally used for collection of Family Allowance. The camp Post Office is nly a sorting and distribution centre but, as well as {ranking of official mail, pplies of stamps may be obtained. e main Post Office is in Saffron alden. many consider the service r. Pastorally the Barracks is served by local Vicar of Wimbish and Debden, Reverend Roger Reed (CE), and THE 9TH/I2TH ROYAL LANCERS REGIMENTAL JOURNAL WOs & Sgts Mess the Wimbish Parish Church is used by the Carver Barracks Regiment. Rever- end Reed takes a great and enthusiastic interest in his military flock and readily makes himself available to soldiers and their dependents. Denominations other than Church of England are served in Saffron Walden. Locals say that Carver Barracks has its own set of weather conditions. Cer- tainly it is prone to log, and winds can be quite fierce across the open airfield. although the young tree plantations will, one day, reduce these problems. The main comment on the weather is that it's nice in summer. Winters are harsh and though never completely cut off, passage on the country roads can be a problem. Spring may be regarded as wet and windy and Autumn as windy and wet. I hope this has given you a flavour of the Barracks, the job, and what life will be like. in the meantime enjoy what remains of Wolfenbuttel. |
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