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The Voice of the Innsworth imjinStation Community Summer 2018 Covering HQ ARRC, HQ 1 (UK) Sig Bde, DBS, Ashchurch, ARRC Sp Bn, 252 Sig Sqn COMARRC’s Introduction Welcome to the summer edition of the Imjin magazine. The Headquarters has had a highly productive few months as we’ve continued our journey of recalibration, conducted and supported various exercises across Europe and enjoyed some exceptionally-organised National Days. Thank you to you all for making these such a success.

The summer period is always one of great change, with over a quarter of posts turning over. To those moving on I would like to say thank you, and to your families, for your tremendous service and commitment – it’s been a very busy couple of years but I feel sure you will all take away some happy memories from your time serving in . To those joining I extend a warm welcome and encourage you to make the most of this beautiful country and our wonderfully supportive local community.

Final thanks must go to the production team for their hard work in producing such a useful magazine once again. This is Maj Ben Ford’s final edition and so I would like to single him out for his commitment. I hope you enjoy this edition of the Imjin and have a great summer.

Lt Gen Tim Radford CB DSO OBE Commander, Headquarters Allied Rapid Reaction Corps

CONNECT WITH HQ ARRC Words from ON SOCIAL MEDIA the Editor

Find HQ ARRC on Facebook for the latest news updates. Summer is here and the holidays will provide the Browse HQ ARRC’s online photo albums using perfect opportunity to explore all that the local Flickr’s HQ ARRC’s photostream. area has to offer. The team and contributors of Follow HQ ARRC on Twitter and stay informed on current this edition of the Imjin magazine have provided events using tweets, video links reviews and information on a wide range of events and other information. and activities to help plan for an exciting summer Find more in depth information about the period. ARRC on our website. Thanks to the submissions from our contributors, this For staff and families of the ARRC there is a private edition of your community magazine provides you with Facebook group. Search for ARRC Community and ask to join the group. a wealth of information on local activities, sports clubs, local attractions, up-coming local and community events and welfare information to help you find the right person to speak to, should you need to. The ‘What’s On’ section on pages 18-19 will provide you with local events taking place all the way up to December.

This is my last edition of the magazine and I hope you www.flickr.com www.facebook.com/al- enjoy the content. I’d like to personally thank everybody www.arrc.nato.int liedrapidreactioncorps Search for HQ ARRC’s that has contributed to the seven editions I have Photostream worked on for providing such a wealth of information for the benefit of our community. It is testament to the pride everyone shares for the Imjin community and the ongoing work being done by groups and individuals to provide support, fun and entertainment to everyone associated with Imjin Barracks. www.twitter.com/#!/HQ www.youtube.com/ www.facebook.com/ ARRC user/HQARRC groups/arrccommunity Enjoy the magazine,

Maj Ben Ford Email: [email protected] Editor Telephone: +44 (0)1452 718500

2 theIMJIN SUMMER 2018 Contents 4-5

Around Imjin 4-5

Family View Point 6-7

The ARRC International Club 8

Pass the Pen 8 10 Postcard from Northern Ireland 9

Local Attraction 10

Lost in Translation 10

Cultural Club 11

AIC Walks 11 13 Military Wives Choir 12

Coffee Mornings 13

Glos100 Events to Attend 15

Discount Tickets 16-17

What’s On 18-19

Station History 21

1st (UK) Signal Brigade 22 16 ARRC Support Battalion 23

Defence Business Services 24

Station Padre 25

Welfare Office Update 26-30

Recipes 32-34 21 Useful Telephone Numbers 35

Editor’s Notes The publication of an advert, article or photo in the Imjin does not necessarily reflect the views of the ARRC, Partner nations or UK (MoD). The editor reserves the right to omit, amend or edit any advert, article or photo at the discretion of the HQ without liability. Should you wish to include an article or photo in future editions, please contact the Public Affairs Office on 01452 718007 or email [email protected]. Cover image: Italian National Day at Imjin Barracks in June 2018. Taken by Sgt Jon Bevan RLC. The next edition of the Imjin will be issued in December 2018. The Imjin is designed and printed by 23 Manor Printing Services www.manorprinting.co.uk

theIMJIN SUMMER 2018 3 Around Imjin

We were honoured to host HRH The Princess Royal during her visit with the ARRC Support Battalion, which coincided with the 25th anniversary of both the Battalion’s activation and formation of the The Royal Logistic Corps.

In March, COMARRC Lt Gen Tim Radford welcomed his new deputy, Major General Maurizio Boni as the previous DCOM, Major General Roberto D’Alessandro was posted from HQ ARRC.

In late February, the HQ hosted a visit of Poland’s Under-Secretary of State Tomasz Szatkowski. In April, General Mirko Šundov, the Croatian Chief of Defence visited HQ ARRC.

Foreign Defence Attachés based in London visited the HQ in June for a School children from South Korea attended a familiarisation visit to Imjin briefing on ARRC activity. During the day, they received presentations Barracks and were hosted by members of ARRC Support Battalion. from COMARRC and his team.

4 theIMJIN SUMMER 2018 The March Imjin Cup event was the March and Shoot where teams carried out a weighted run before being tested on a pistol shoot on the range.

Imjin Day. Members of the WOs’ and Sgts’ hosted the annual Imjin Dinner in commemoration of the battle of Imjin river. Three veterans of the battle were in attendance and the bar was officially renamed ‘The Sam Mercer Bar’.

Our Dutch service personnel gathered together to celebrate Kings Day, Our field gun team gave a final full-speed demonstration to the a national holiday in the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Celebrated on headquarters as they prepared for the inter-services Field Gun 27 April (26 April if the 27th is a Sunday), the date marks the birth of Competition at HMS COLLINGWOOD. King Willem-Alexander.

Our NCOs practiced their debating skills during a leadership development event. The two teams debated the merits of intelligent Our Italian contingent hosted Italian National Day 2018 in early June. disobedience based on an insight from the Centre for Army The celebrations commemorated the 72nd anniversary of the Italian Leadership. Republic.

Our medical branch conducted Exercise ARRCADE AESCALPIUS, a tactical medical wargame designed to explore what the Corps’ medical Our US contingent celebrated the 243rd US Army Birthday with a cake- concept for supporting warfighting should be, and how the Corps can cutting ceremony alongside servicemembers of the 22 other NATO work most effectively in support of subordinate formations. nations here at the ARRC.

theIMJIN SUMMER 2018 5 Family View Point For this edition, we asked members of HQ ARRC if they would be staying in the UK or travelling abroad for the summer holidays and what they would be doing. Travelling Abroad

Maj Giuliano SFC Beech This summer I will be This summer I will be going travelling back to Italy to away to Venice with my spend time with my family, wife, we’ll be celebrating socialising with them and our 20th wedding enjoying being back in the anniversary. place of my birth.

Capt Ritchie Maj Maciejewski

I am off to America with I’m heading back to my husband, we are flying Poland in the summer into New York before as my time in the UK has heading off on a road come to an end. The UK trip around the US taking was a great time for me in the West Coast and and my family, especially ending up is Las Vegas. for the kids.

LCpl Russell Mr Pithouse I’m off to the south of France with the family, I’ll be travelling around the but I’ve only got a week west coast of Ireland with of relaxation before the some friends and then I’m British and Irish Tug of heading out to Albania War training camp begins; and Macedonia for a break so I’ve got to get some with my family. running in.

6 theIMJIN SUMMER 2018 Staying in the UK

Sgt Valdez Dr Kelvin

I don’t have anything This summer I’ve got planned but I’ll find some friends visiting from something to do for sure Australia so I’m going to as the summer is best catch up with them. We’re time to be out and about going to watch some in the UK. You can’t beat football and take in some an English summer. cricket.

Lt Col Pukk LCpl Evans This summer, I’ll be taking During the summer, I’ll my wife and family down be doing training every to St Mawgan in Cornwall Wednesday in preparation to do some wind surfing. for the Nijmegan March. We love the ocean and It’s getting quite hot so it’s have heard that the going to be tough. scenery is beautiful.

Cpl Splillane LCpl Nuttall

I’ll be travelling back to I’m planning a camping trip Wales to visit my family to Tenby in Wales. While and friends. I’m really we are there, my wife is looking forward to it as I taking part in a 5k sea don’t get to see them as swim event so it should be often as I’d like. good fun.

theIMJIN SUMMER 2018 7 ARRC International Club

The AIC is an all-inclusive club set up for the partners Over the next few pages you will see of everybody posted to, or attached to, the ARRC some of the AIC activities and events at Imjin Barracks (HQ ARRC, HQ 1 Signal Brigade and that have recently taken place, with dates to save for ARRC Support Battalion). the future, and all the dates for the upcoming Coffee Mornings. Towards the back of the magazine you will The AIC arranges events to bring together all nationalities find all the dates for the upcoming International Lunches involved at the ARRC. These include monthly lunches and along with all the recipes from previous events, which you coffee mornings, which are hosted by different nations can cut-out and keep and try for yourself. and give a real taste of each other’s customs, traditions and culinary specialities. They are a wonderful opportunity If you would like to get regular updates about future to meet new people and learn more about the different AIC events then please email the AIC Secretary at – cultures represented in the Imjin Community. The AIC also [email protected] – and also join our Facebook organises trips to craft fairs, places and events, such as group by searching for The AIC (ARRC International Club). Hampton Court Palace and Ascot Races, as well as various We look forward to seeing you soon. other activities throughout the year ranging from tennis coaching to family bingo.

a breath of fresh air! Pass the Pen We cannot take our health and fitness My Health & Fitness Journey for granted, what to a Personal Trainer works for one does not work for another. Health and Fitness is something we all have in We need to break common, it doesn’t matter what language we the cycle of judging speak, where we’re from or our age. Sadly, a lot of ourselves against the fitness industry seems to be built upon what an unrealistic you look like and body shape, rather than how you body, living in the feel and the health benefits. This sends out an past and putting unrealistic message which encourages us to go for negatives words in their the ‘quick fix’ and for most of us this is where we mouths with self-sabotage. We just need to be start our journey! honest with ourselves. There are no short cuts when it For me, I thought I knew what I had to do because if it comes to you, your physical health, mental health and worked for the rich and the famous then it must work wellbeing. for me, right? I have struggled with my weight and body Personal Training has helped me to empower, coach image since I was a young girl and growing up wasn’t and motivate men and women to break through the the easiest as I went emotional barriers, stop living in the past by denying through some family and suppressing troubles; I was in a themselves, trying tough place for many to be something years. I have done they once every diet under were. We are all the sun, following different and we the latest calorie need to be able counting fad, app, to celebrate detox, tablets, no who we are as carbs, liquid diet, no individuals by chocolate, denying growing and myself everything being happy. I liked and sometimes it worked, but Now, I’m happy it would never last. My dress size changed with these and healthier ‘quick fixes’ between a UK size 10-18 over a period of a than I’ve ever decade, does that sound familiar? I slowly learnt losing been and not weight was more than just going on a diet. I had to look because of any diet. I work out every deeper at myself, learn and get moving, and if I’m honest other day, walk the dogs and I ask myself ‘am I happy?’ If this is what I was avoiding for fear of failure and what I ‘yes’, then why? If ‘no’, then why? What are you going to might have to face. do about it? My husband was posted overseas, which meant If you would like to have a chat about my experience of stopping one career but offered the opportunity to learn changing careers or would like any advice, please get in a new one. I chose personal training as it was a career I touch at [email protected] could pursue wherever I was. This was the opportunity I needed to change and develop as a person. It was also Anne Grant

8 theIMJIN SUMMER 2018 Postcard from... Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland has come a long way since the dark Other things worth noting: days of The Troubles. Belfast is now buzzing, with a • The Titanic was built in Belfast, and there’s now a very lively pub and restaurant scene and, as it’s a small impressive museum by the docks that’s shaped like the place (or ‘wee’, as we say there), you really can do bow of the ship. countryside, coast and mountains in a day, and still have time for the Bushmills Distillery! • An Ulster Fry basically means anything that can be fried, will be fried. While it may be wee, it’s also famous for its ‘Big Country’ • Veda bread is delicious, but egg and onion sandwiches attractions. You’ve probably heard of the Giant’s Causeway, are not (just my opinion...). but did you know Northern Ireland also has the biggest inland lake in the UK? Lough Neagh is home to the largest • If someone says ‘the craic’s great!’ don’t be alarmed, wild eel fishery in Europe. So there you go. they’re simply saying there’s a great atmosphere.

Northern Ireland has also become a favourite location • And, as the song goes, the Mountains of Mourne really do for films and TV series, like Game of Thrones, and we do sweep down to the sea. actually have a place called Holywood. Though the Tracey Radford closest it comes to Tinsel Town is it’s where the actor Jamie Dornan grew up.

theIMJIN SUMMER 2018 9 At the Park there is also the The Cotswold amazing Touch Barn, where you can meet and pet the chickens, ducks, lambs, goats, piglets, Farm Park bunnies and guinea pigs. I must Tucked away in the rolling hills of the Cotswold lies warn you though; there is a a family gem; The Cotswold Farm Park. It all started high-risk your children will be in 1971, when Joe Henson founded the Farm Park to asking you for a new pet all the protect some of the UK’s rare breeds of farm animals. way home. To help you plan Today Adam Henson, the UK’s favourite farmer known your day there is a noticeboard for his appearance on the BBC’s Country File, runs which shows resting times for the animals. If the farm. The farm is a fully working farm, and you will you are lucky you might even get to see chicks hatch, or be often see Adam working there. deafened by the noise of the lambs being bottle fed. Just after we moved here two years ago, one day we’d The Rare Breed Trail will help you discover more about had enough of unpacking and needed a day out. Looking the rare farm animals and how they have been employed intensely through several tourist flyers through the history of farming, going all the way back to the I had picked up, we and our two girls, Viking and Roman times. You can also purchase little bags of then 6 and 8 years old, decided on food to give to the animals on the trail. the Farm Park. So, packing our picnic There are plenty of other things to do such as the new basket, off we went. play barn for the little visitors, tractor rides, bouncy pillows, The Park is not overly big and playgrounds, a maze, the conservation area and many it doesn’t feel too touristy or seasonal events, just to name a few. The Tractor Safari is overwhelming. The children can great when you need a little rest and there are plenty of safely run around and explore the spots for a picnic. area, and the staff at the Park are There are small cafés on site and the main one serves very helpful and eager to share their delicious local food. There is always knowledge something new to experience at the of the animals with you; farm park with different events taking through educational presentations place throughout the year. such as the Milking Demonstration or I asked my girls what they liked the the Sheep Show. Our favourite time most and they replied “everything”, to visit is around Easter when the and we have just renewed our Live Lambing takes place. You can membership for the second year... follow the birth of the little lambs, Have fun and we may see you there. from the ewes going into labour all the way up to the lambs being born, www.cotswoldfarmpark.co.uk whilst the staff talk you through the process. Charlotte Svanberg Petersen

Lost In Translation It’s a question of time …and and various clubs, walking were thoroughly enjoying there was a friendly and slow where you are from! our darling whippet and all finding out more about our realisation that tonight we had the other chores that fill the wonderful hosts. The evening been invited for Supper! One day not too long ago, I days for us Army spouses and really was great fun, but the Needless to say we all laughed was outside our house making parents. In no time at all it was clock on the wall was nearing about the misunderstanding ready to dash off on the the Saturday in question and 8pm, and we were about to on timings and we were school run when our lovely nearly time to go to the X’s for get up and start saying our delighted to be treated to French neighbour stopped Drinks. I remember thinking ‘goodbyes and thank yous for an unexpected and most by and asked if we were free to myself – I do hope it is OK such a lovely evening’ when delicious supper! in the evening on a Saturday to bring the children but I the conversation turned to in a few weeks’ time. I knew didn’t have a phone number the topic of how we English Lucy Michael we were and said we’d be to check, so reassured myself eat supper so much earlier delighted to join them and that on any social occasion I than on the Continent. Our asked what sort of time we had been to in France (I lived lovely French hostess asked should come round. I was told there for a year), children were us “What time do the English 6pm and then we both went usually part of proceedings; usually invite guests if you’re on our way to continue what and anyway this evening it having a supper party?”. I duly we were doing that day. was just drinks and wouldn’t replied “It’s 8 for 8.30pm if it’s ‘Drinks 6pm at the X’s’ was be late. Supper and 6pm onwards the entry I made in our diary. So back to the evening for Drinks”. I then started to The day approached and as itself - we arrived not long politely say ‘Look at the time ever it was a busy week in after 6 and settled down to we really should be leaving the run up – a trip to London some delicious local recipe you in peace to eat your for work, children to school nibbles and wines and we supper now’; at which point

10 theIMJIN SUMMER 2018 AIC Cultural Club

The AIC Culture some shopping, we shared a high tea in the oldest tearoom in Club recently the village, Smiths of Bourton. This proved to be a delicious, organised two quintessentially British experience that we would highly events that offered recommend to anybody. the opportunity for www.bourtoninfo.com members to spend days out of sharing For our second outing, we the enjoyment of organised a walking tour of some of the local . Our host City is rich areas most interesting in history and packed full of hidden gems. secrets to discover. Thanks to the outstanding support from On 23rd March, we took our guide Mick, our friendly and a visit to the charming village of Bourton-on- knowledgeable volunteer from the-Water, a beautiful English village immersed the Gloucester Civic Trust, we in charm and atmosphere. Regularly voted one had the opportunity to explore of the prettiest villages in , Bourton-on- and experience many of the the-Water has a unique appeal to visitors and hidden secrets that Gloucester residents alike. has to offer. If you wish to There is plenty to see organise your own walking tour, and do with a wealth contact the Gloucester Civic of attractions and Trust and, I promise, you will not shops, restaurants and be disappointed. tea rooms, or simply www.gloucestercivictrust.org for you to enjoy some tranquil time by the River Windrush with Elisabetta Verardi and its beautiful bridges. After a walk and Jette Berfelo

The walking group garden at the Stables has completed four Café, (GL2 7LA). Thanks to walks since the last the Italian ladies who took AIC Walks issue. a lot of very nice pictures during this relaxing walk. In March, we were back to Stanton, a www.thestablescafe. small village on the my-free.website edge of the Cotswold It was necessary to be Hills escarpment near courageous to wake-up the Gloucestershire/ on the misty Tuesday morning of 5th June (after a summer Worcestershire border. With a history dating back to the Iron weekend). A little group of eleven enthusiastic ladies, in the Age, Stanton is a village of unspoilt beauty and charm that is company of four adorable dogs, went for a circular walk past still easy to appreciate today. We started our walk on a wet Sudeley Castle and St Kenelm’s Well, up to the Salt Way before Tuesday morning, following the Cotswold Way across the muddy returning via the Gloucesterhire Way with beautiful views. On fields to Stanway House. At about halfway, we had a steady 1km the way, we saw some incredible animals including enormous uphill stretch but the view was worth it when we reached the brown pigs and llamas. We top. We finished at the Mount Inn (WR12 7NE) after a 9km walk; a saw the biggest sign we place we never get tired of! have ever seen along the www.themountinn.co.uk Cotswold paths so we knew we were not going to get On Tuesday 27th March, just before Easter, lost. This 8km walk was a we met at the Carpenters Arms (GL6 7JA) car little strenuous, but we did park, at Miserden. Miserden is a family-run, it in less than 2 hours. After rural estate overlooking the Golden Valley, the walk we had time to an area of outstanding natural beauty in enjoy a light lunch at the the . The estate encompasses White Hart Inn (GL54 5LJ) 850 acres of woodland, farmland and terrace in Winchcombe. gardens providing a sanctuary for wildlife. We www.whitehartwinchcombe.co.uk walked 8km around the village and discover preserved farms, new-born lambs, and amazingly beautiful lakes. Unfortunately, I’m moving in a few weeks. I have really enjoyed After lunch, we had tea and desert at the Garden Centre café participating and organising these monthly walks. It is an which provided us with a well-deserved delicious treat. incredible opportunity to discover the British countryside, to www.miserden.org www.thecarps-miserden.co.uk chat with lovely ladies, and to get plenty of fresh air, sometimes sun, and exercise! The first day of May, Labour Day and public holiday in Belgium, If you are interested (or know someone who would be) in France, Germany, Greece and Italy, we opted for a flat walk on taking over the organisation of the next walks, please don’t a lazy Tuesday. Frampton on Severn is reputed to have the hesitate and contact the AIC secretary for more details - largest village green in England - 22 acres. The village is also [email protected] famous for its Sheep Racing in September too (don’t miss that!). The 9km circular walk took us past Frampton Pools, a collection Please, look out for the posts on the AIC Facebook page which of disused gravel pits, now used for fishing and sailing, St will be updated upon return from the summer holidays with the Mary’s Church (consecrated 1315) and along the Gloucester and future dates for your diary. Sharpness Canal. At the end, we enjoyed a light lunch in the Delphine Barrau

theIMJIN SUMMER 2018 11 do and how we do it! It was a fun evening where we had a great rehearsal and also managed to make a cash and consumables collection for Vale, a local wildlife rescue charity. The rescue charity are always in need of pet food, towels (used is fine) and newspapers so if you’re planning a sort out and have anything you wish to donate please contact them directly. For further information about Vale or ways to contact So what’s new for Innsworth Military them please visit www.valewildlife.org.uk Wives Choir since the spring edition..? Our first official gig of the season was at Our brand new album has been the World Café at Brunswick Baptist Church. released – that’s We received such a warm welcome from the what! World Café and the evening really brought ‘Remember’ is a home what a vital service they offer, commemorative supporting refugee and asylum seekers album through a very difficult time. If you’d like to containing 12 find out more about the wonderful work pieces of music, they do please visit their website including 5 new www.brunswick-baptist.co.uk/the-world- and original cafe-gloucester songs, chosen really do love supporting this wonderful and created around charity and we are very grateful for the feelings of the First World War. opportunities they offer us to perform at so many fantastic events and venues The Military Wives Choirs, as a network, throughout the county. are privileged to have made this album with the help and support of a number of We have two more concerts which are due gifted and talented musicians. This includes to take place before this goes to print, representation of all three branches of the the We Salute You concert which forms Armed Forces, The Band of the Household part of the Armed Forces Calvary (Army), the Royal Marine Corps of Day celebrations and a RAF 100 Years Drums (Navy) and the Central Band of the Commemoration celebration in Gloucester (RAF). We’re sure if you’ve city centre. We’re really looking forward to listened to the album you’ll agree that not these events and can’t wait to have our only do they create a beautiful sound but first performance including songs from the they add a significant authenticity to the new album. music we have created. A date for the diary...The ever popular If you’ve not yet had a chance to listen to Gloucester Day celebrations will be taking the new album please do, we hope you’ll place on Saturday 1st September. Keep enjoy listening to it as much as we enjoyed an eye on our Facebook page, Innsworth making it. Military Wives Choir, for more information or visit the what’s on section of As you’ve probably realised by now, it’s www.thecityofgloucester.co.uk been rather hectic behind the scenes preparing for a busy but exciting summer I think that’s about all for now but if you’re ahead; but that’s not stopped us from interested in joining the choir or would like details on how to book us for an event sneaking in a performance or two! We had a great evening in Coleford taking please contact us via part in their commemorative WWI Poppy We kick started things with an open [email protected] rehearsal where anyone who wished to Concert, performing with the fantastic come along and join us was able to do so, Cinderford Academy Band and raising Have a great summer! our chance to show everyone what we funds for the Royal British Legion. We Becky Chappell-King

Pretty Muddy Race 2018

us has someone special to run for and together as one team, we ran for this very good cause. This year, the ARRC Team was made of 29 ladies who came from more than 10 different countries. We took the race very seriously; three training and team building sessions the bright pink of were organised with the help of Anne, women’s strength has definitely beaten the our fantastic personal coach based in dirty “muddy cancer”. Innsworth. If you want to keep on supporting cancer www.facebook.com/ research, visit the website: AGActiveBootCamps raceforlife.cancerresearchuk.org This year, ARRC spouses supported This has been an amazing opportunity to Be ready for next year and keep on the fight against cancer, participating create a strong sense of community and training! in the 5km Pretty Muddy Race in belonging, and, of course it has been a on 30th June. Each one of huge amount of fun. For one day at least, Elisabetta Verardi and Delphine Barrau

12 theIMJIN SUMMER 2018 Turkish Coffee Morning Coffee Mornings 15th May 18 As the weather hints that a beautiful Coffee mornings are usually held once a month from and warm summer is approaching, 10am to midday in the Officers’ Mess. They are open to all we had the chance to show the harmonious warmth ranks, children are welcome and booking is not required. of Turkish hospitality to our fabulous guests who Each month, a different nation hosts the coffee morning attended the coffee morning. We hope everybody so you can have a taste of cookies and cakes that you enjoyed the Turkish coffee may have not seen or tasted before. It is very informal morning as much as we did. and always delicious. Please come along and you will When it comes to Turkish cuisine always be welcome! there are so many options to choose from, and we tried our best to reflect this to everybody who attended the coffee morning. We served a selection of pastries, cakes, desserts, biscuits and drinks including tea brewed in the Turkish style, and of course, Turkish Coffee. The result was better than expected with everybody sharing cultural stories and making new friends across many nationalities.

COFFEE MORNING Thank you to everybody UPCOMING EVENTS who supported the morning For information on and shared a few good hours with us. future coffee mornings Also, a big thank you goes to the Mess Staff for everything please refer to our Facebook page – they did to make our morning such a wonderful success. ARRC International Club Zümrüt Türen

Romanian Coffee Morning Croatian Coffee Morning 17th April 18 13th June 18 It was with great pleasure and honour With the summer at our doorstep, I had that I was able to organise the first the honour and the pleasure of hosting Romanian coffee morning here at Imjin Barracks. the last coffee morning before the summer holidays. I could not think of a better way to say a big “THANK YOU!” I wish to thank all to all the Participating Nations that welcomed the first the spouses who Romanian contingent here in the ARRC last year. Since came and made we arrived, we have really felt the joy of becoming part this morning all of the wider ARRC family and, because of this; a ‘sweet the more special! reward’ seemed to be the proper way to celebrate with I hope you really my new neighbours and friends. This was also the perfect enjoyed the opportunity to meet the rest of the families atmosphere, and enjoy some quality time together. the company Even though this event is named as a and the cakes that were ‘coffee morning’ and one would expect prepared, to accompany your teas to have breakfast and coffee, I happily and coffees! found out that what is served is usually It is hard to believe that just in a few weeks traditional sweets and cakes from the we’ll be all going our separate ways. Some will just be taking country that the organiser comes from. a well-deserved break and enjoying the summer with their Since one of my hobbies is baking, families, before returning to our ‘second home’ here in the I was naturally very excited and I decided to Imjin community. The others will be packing their boxes to bake and cook my favourite traditional sweets and cakes. continue their lives somewhere new and exciting. These included Crullers pastry with cheese and raisins I’m sure new adventures wait around the corner wherever (Brânzoaice), Snow White cake (Albă ca Zăpada), Nut cake you may find yourselves in the future. I wish (Prăjitură cu nuci) or cake with chocolate. all the best to you This lovely morning proved to be another great moment and your families here at Innsworth, where we all enjoyed talking with friends and hope to see you and having the opportunity to meet the new spouses who again someday. Who have just arrived.Through this Romanian coffee morning, knows, maybe it’ll I tried to share with you all, a small bit of my culture and I be somewhere in my hope that everyone enjoyed it! beautiful Croatia..? Thank you very much for all your support! With best wishes,

Camelia Ionescu Željka Belas

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Wednesday 5 September 2018 IMJIN10.00am STATION – 2.00pm Imjin Station Officers’ Mess Wednesday 5th September 2018 1000hrs – 1400hrs ALL WELCOME Meet members ofImjin the Welfare Station Team Officers and representatives Mess from Local Councils, Schools, Colleges, Sports Clubs, Community Police,All Vetswelcome and many more. Come along and meet members of the WelfareFor more Team details and Representatives contact the from Innsworth StationLocal Councils, Welfare Centre Schools, on Colleges,01452 362550 or email: [email protected] Sports Clubs/Centres, Community Police, vets and many more.

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IMJIN STATION

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Imjin Station Officers Mess All welcome Come along and meet members of the Welfare Team and Representatives from Local Councils, Schools, Colleges, Sports Clubs/Centres, Community Police, vets and many more.

For more details contact the Innsworth Station Welfare Centre on 01452 362550 or Email - theIMJIN SUMMER 2018 15 [email protected]

Discounted tickets Discounted Tickets available from Welfare For Local Attractions (£10.00 family ticket / £2.50 individual) Available From Your Welfare Office

Innsworth Station Welfare Office has discounted tickets Booked tickets are collected on the morning of your visit, from (£10.00 family / £2.50 individual ticket) for the above local the Welfare Office (Monday – Friday), or Station Guardroom Attractions. The tickets are available to Service personnel, (weekends and Stand Downs), and returned to the Guardroom civil servants, and their families who live or work at that evening. (The tickets may be required for the following day.) Innsworth Station. Tickets are on a first-come-first-served basis, as there is a limited Tickets must be booked and paid for in advance. To book tickets number. So, do book early to avoid disappointment, especially at for an attraction, go to the Welfare Office, confirm availability Stand Down periods and Public Holidays, as the tickets are very of the attraction and the date required, complete a booking popular. form and pay for the tickets. Tickets cannot be reserved or For further information, contact Welfare Office – 01452 362550 / booked over the telephone. extn 4550 or [email protected]

The Welfare Office will be open during the Summer Leave period, for booking tickets.

Bristol Zoo Gardens

Bristol Zoo Gardens is an Reptile House, Asiatic lions, adventure into an exciting Bug World, Twilight World, animal kingdom, all set Meerkat Lookout and the within 12 acres of beautiful Aquarium. award-winning gardens. Don’t forget to visit Splash, With nine undercover animal Come face-to-face with a water-play area with houses, Bristol Zoo is a over 400 species of exotic, streams, dams and the wonderful, all weather family endangered and adorable chance to get your toes wet, attraction. animals from the four whilst the more adventurous corners of the globe. Visitors can see the amazing visitors can have a go on gorilla family in the new and the aerial ropes course, unique 180-degree view ZooRopia, and swing Gorilla House, stroll through alongside some of the Zoo’s the tropical Butterfly Forest most popular animals – or become immersed in the gibbons and gorillas – before impressive Seal and Penguin flying down the zip wire. Coast. If that’s not enough why not Some other Zoo favourites take in one of the daily animal include Monkey Jungle, shows, feeds and talks?

16 theIMJIN SUMMER 2018 A Summer of Fun...

Bristol Aquarium Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm Slimbridge – Wetland www.bristolaquarium.co.uk www.noahsarkzoofarm.co.uk Wildfowl Trust Open daily 10.00am - 5.00pm Open Monday-Saturday 10.30am - 5.00pm www.wwt.org.uk/slimbridge Bristol Centre BS1 5TT Wraxall, Bristol BS48 1PG Open daily 9.30am - 5.00pm Festival of the Fishes Around the World in 37 days Slimbridge GL2 7BT 21 July – 2 September 21 July – 3 September Giant Lego Brick Animal Trail African Carnival 7 July – 23 September Bristol Zoo 4 August www.bristolzoo.org.uk Open daily 9.00am - 5.30pm Clifton BS8 3HA

Cattle Country Adventure Park www.catlecountry.co.uk Open 10.00am - 5.00pm Berkeley GL13 9EW Open daily for the summer 14 July – 31 August

See each attraction website for full information and any additional event costs

theIMJIN SUMMER 2018 17 What’s On 18 November October September August theIMJIN theIMJIN www.fatsoma.com/cotswolds-gin-festivals Evening Sessions£15 Admission: Afternoonsessions£12 to 17:30&18:3023:00 Time: Friday17:30to23:00Saturday 12:00 Gloucestershire, GL503EP Bayshill Road,Cheltenham, Where: CheltenhamLadies’College, Strictly Over 18’s andAdvance Tickets Only. atmosphere. you canenjoy your gininarealGardenParty to helpyou choose,avery nicecopaglassso ‘easy food’. You’ll begiven sometastingnotes together withsomecoolmusicandgorgeous plus somefineGinsfromroundtheworld, High StreetfromtheFourNationsofUK, very finestgins,mostnotavailable onthe Gin Festbringsyou over 70varieties ofthe Cheltenham GinFestival literature www.cheltenhamfestivals.com/ 850270 Contact phone:Boxoffice:01242 Admission: onlineorviatheboxoffice Where: Various venues inCheltenham Cheltenham LiteratureFestival. written wordthisOctoberfor the68th in celebrationofthespoken and and comedianswillcometogether academics, journalists,poets,musicians formers, historians, filmmakers, artists, novelists, agenda-settersand opinion- A dazzlingarrayofprize-winning Literature Festival Cheltenham www.soglos.com/children-family Admission: Tickets from£6 Time: From11amto8pm GL52 2BP Where: PittvillePark,A435, Cheltenham, from ahostofartisanproducers. all agescanenjoy thetastytreatsonoffer traditional funfair, stallsandgames,whilst Little oneswillbeentertainedwitha Bac, andfolk music fromNobleJacks. feature live tributeactsincludingFleetwood September. Thisfamily-friendly festival will the Parkissettotransform PittvilleParkthis children’s entertainment,thefirstPicnicin Boasting live music,foodie delightsand be pitchingupinPittvillethisSeptember. entertainment, thefirstPicnicinParkwill Promising aweekend ofalfresco Picnic inthePark Contact Phone:01452260063 Admission: Tickets from£10 Time: From10amto5pmdaily , GL75QD Where: SouthCerney Airfield,SouthCerney, regional andnationalcharities. promises enjoyment for allages,withfundsgoingtosupport highlights addingtothefun,three-dayextravaganza tea room;children’s entertainment;andplentyofother With animpressive tradestandarea;funfair; vintage for thewholefamily atSouthCerney Airfield. event promisesaplethoraofentertainmentandactivities crowds fromFriday3toSunday5August2018,thisyear’s to bebiggerandbetterthanever before. Settodrawinthe Gloucestershire Vintage&CountryExtravaganza promises dog agilitycourse,modelaircraftdisplaysandmore.The Highlights includealive arena,steamdemonstrations,a summer showcasein2018. Extravaganza willreturntoSouthCerney Airfieldfor a The annualGloucestershireVintage&Country Vintage & Country Extravaganza SUMMER 2018

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st nd -2 -3 th nd rd 3 www.forestshowcase.org Admission: Adults£5U18’s £2U5’s freeFamilyTicket £12 Time: 10am-5pm Where: SpeechHouseHotelGrounds,Coleford, GL167EL of Deanhastooffer! For agreatfamily dayoutwhilecelebratingwhattheForest most food &drinkfestivals. even goats,thisisanevent withalotmoregoingonthan From tossingturnipstovegetable creatures,chickens and & craftsaswelllive musicandcookery demonstrations. The showwillalsobeshowcasingsometheareasfinestarts homemade cakes &pastriesandmuchmore. award winningpreserves, farmhouse ciders,cheeses, eggs, freshlybaked artisanbreads,locallybrewedbeers, food stallswithtasty treatsrangingfromhandmadescotch The festival willhave theusualselectionofover 100local Speech HouseHotelgrounds,withbumpercrowdsexpected. The ForestShowcaseFood&Drinkfestival willbeheldinThe Forest ShowcaseFoodFestival rd www.newentonionfayre.org Tickets/Admission: FREE stage at10am Time: Paradestartsat9:45amfor GrandOpeningon Where: Newenttowncentre,Gloucestershire Newent OnionFayreholdsfor 2018. less thanafive minute walktothefunandfestivities thatthe There isahugecarpark/fieldonthefringesofNewentandit’s and BigWheel,Circusskills,muchmore. stalls, FoodanddrinkFunfair includingHelter-skelter fayre andentertainment,Demonstrationsdisplays,Craft eating contest,FoodFestival, DogShow, Live music,Street Entertainment includestheOniongrowingcompetition, competitions andeven thechancetoenjoy someonionsoup! the traditionalonioneatingcontest,bestandother with somanyactivitiesandthingstoseedoincluding The NewentOnionFayreisagreatdayoutfor allthefamily 2018! Onion, onionsandmoreattheNewentOnionFayre Newent OnionFayre www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk/event Contact phone:08445762210 Admission: £18.00 Time: 7.30pm Where: CheltenhamTown Hall tumultuous evening ofmusicmaking. England’s finestbrassbandsjoinforces for a Don’t missthisopportunitytoheartwo of honour allthosewhohave losttheirlives inconflict. enjoyable evening, whichwillcommemorateand Celebration promisestobebothamoving and mark thecentenaryofFirstWorld War. The of captivating, upliftingandinspiringmusicto setting ofCheltenhamTown Hall for anevening Brighouse &Rastrickbandtothebeautiful anniversary, andwelcomestheworldfamous Flowers Band,thisyear celebratingits50th The awardwinningGloucestershirebased Remembrance A Celebrationof -5 th www.cheeseandchillifestival.com in advance, £8ontheday Admission: Children–Free,Adults£6 Time: 10am-5pmeachday Cheltenham GL537HX Where: Sandford Park,CollegeRoad, competition, ManvFoodchallenge. Chilli eatingcompetition,sauce music, Cookingdemonstrations/talks, Children’s funridesandinflatables,Live Magic Shows,Freegardengames, racing, Falconrydisplays,Punch&Judy, Entertainment onoffer includes:Pig and retailstands. chilli associatedproductsaswellcraft There willbetraderssellingcheeseand show offering somethingfor everyone. The Cheese&ChilliFestival isafamily Cheese &ChilliFestival 4 3 th rd -5 7 th 8 th th Telephone: 01242 539538 Admission: Tickets cost£41 Time: Timestobeconfirmed Where: CheltenhamRacecourse musicianship ofthe Rhythm & Blues Orchestra. Louise Marshall,alongwiththeinimitable of RubyTurner andthesoulfultonesof Also enjoy theastoundingvocal power Almond. by specialguestandSoftCellfrontmanMarc again, aspartofhislatestnationaltour, joined crowds atCheltenhamRacecourseonce Orchestra willbeentertainingmusic-loving Jools HollandandhisRhythmBlues again inNovember, aspartofhisUKtour. set toreturnCheltenhamRacecourseonce Boogie-woogie pianomaestro,JoolsHolland,is Cheltenham Racecourse Jools Hollandat www.gloucesterticketshop.co.uk Contact phone:01452503050 Admission: £15 Time: 7.30pm Eastgate StreetGloucesterGL11NS Where: GloucesterGuildhall,23 get five freedrinks. lot, you’ll laughalotand,don’tforget, you and thesecretSpeakeasy. You’ll learna Wild West saloons,Victorianginpalaces Greece totheclassicBritishboozer via you fromthesymposiumsofAncient drinks astheaward-winningexpertstake bar-hop throughhistory. Enjoy five free with abrand-new, hilarious,intoxicating The ThinkingDrinkers arebackontour Pub Crawl The ThinkingDrinkers: Contact Phone:01242 262626 activities and£2for dogshowclasses Admission: Free.Chargesfor specific Time: From11am Lawn, Pittville,Cheltenham,GL523AD Where: PittvilleParkPumpRoom complete withhurdles. Scurry raceaswelltheSteeplechase will beabletohuntfor toys inthenew and breeds–plustheirproudowners Four-legged friendsofallshapes,sizes impressive arrayofpet-related stands. charities andbusinesses,withan in theParkwillseeahostofanimal Set tohave dogsbarkingmad,Paws another brilliantyear. returns toCheltenham’s PittvilleParkfor best friendwhenPawsinthePark Spend adayinthecompanyofman’s Paws inthePark www.rosestheatre.org Contact phone:01684295074 Admission: £18-£25 Time: 7.30pm Tewkesbury, GL205NX Where: RosesTheatre,SunStreet, trombonist! as wellbeingTony Bennett’s Big BandandHerbMiller and arrangerfor boththeBBCRadio Chris Smith(Jnr)-whoiscomposer from theIvyBensonOrchestra,and Ella Fitzgerald.FeaturingSimone Miller, FrankSinatra,CountBasieand Swing-along withsongsfromGlenn Five StarSwing The BigBandwith 20 10 12 5 th th th th What’s On

Gallant Knights at Rain or Shine’s Much Ado Gloucester Goes Retro Gloucester will again be going back in time. Berkeley Castle About Nothing Each street will be themed to a different era as Gallant Knights fight it out at Berkeley Castle. Theatre and Shakespeare fans can settle Gloucester hosts its third classic and retro festival. Accomplished warriors and armour makers down under the stars for an uplifting show this descend upon the Castle to impart their summer, when Rain or Shine visits Over Barn Historic vehicles, cars, motorbikes, scooters and expert battling knowledge. Experience at to perform Much Ado About Nothing. commercial vehicles will line the streets and businesses of all types, shops, restaurants, banks first-hand how knights were trained in the 15th Rain or Shine’s adaptation takes place in century and learn the ancient skill of sword and public houses will all be joining in the fun by November 1918 after The Great War. Returning creating their own retro feel. fighting. home are men from the British military See up-close the display of incredible, including Don Pedro and his comrades, who Music, food and fashion will all play their part in the authentic steel armour masterfully crafted by arrive at the Cotswold village of Messina. With festival and special guests include the original cast Dressed to Kill themselves. Young knights can plenty of laughs along the way, the story is members of the TV sitcom “Allo Allo”. continue their brave journey after they get one of revellers, rascals and romance, with Locations:

August home and practice what they’ve learnt with characters tricking each other, adopting Westgate St. 1900-1949 the fantastic helmets, swords and shields that disguises, plotting, and falling in love. Northgate St. 1950’s you’ll find for sale in the Castle shop. Eastgate St. 1960’s Where: Over Barn, Over, Gloucester, Southgate St. 1970’s to modern day Where: Berkeley Castle, Berkeley, Glos. GL2 8DB GL13 9BQ Time: From 7.30pm Where: Gloucester City Centre Time: 11am - 5pm (last entry at 4pm) Admission: £14, £6 for children Time: 10am -5pm Admission: Normal entry applies. Contact Phone: 01452 521575 Admission: Free www.berkeley-castle.com 12th www.rainorshine.co.uk 21st www.gloucestergoesretro.co.uk 25th

Nature in Art Classic Car Rally at Bake Back in Time A special exhibition at Nature in Art located Join the historic cook as she makes a variety of at Wallsworth Hall near Gloucester. Sudeley Castle dishes from Mrs Beeton’’s 1880 Shilling Cookery Classic car owners and enthusiasts are in for Book. The Fosseway Artists promote practicing a treat as our Classic Car Rally returns. artists working in the Cotswolds. This display Previous treats have included Easter biscuits, hot includes pastels, oils, watercolours, acrylics, Cars will be on display to the public from cross scones, drop scones, baked carrot pudding, pen and wash, pencil, printmaking and more. 10am parked on our private North Lawn steamed plum pudding, caraway seed cake and Meet members each day. with a spectacular backdrop of the castle. drop scones fresh from the museum’s very own Access to view the display is included within Victorian range! Where: Wallsworth Hall, Nr. Twigworth, our general admission ticket. This is a great Gloucester, GL2 9PA day out to view the range of classic cars on Visitors are able to watch the demonstration and (use GL2 9PG for entrance) display, and discover the 1000 year history then try the dishes themselves. Time: Tue - Sun 10am - 5pm of Sudeley Castle and Gardens. Tea is also served in the basement as part of the Admission: Adults £5.25, under 16 £4.75, event. family £15, under 8’s free Where: Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe Contact phone: 01452 731422 GL54 5JD Where: Holst Birthplace Museum, 4 Clarence www.natureinart.org.uk Time: 10am - 5pm Road, Cheltenham, GL52 2AY September Admission: Normal admission applies. Time: Drop-in any time from 11 - 3pm. Book online and save 10% Admission: Free with normal admission. www.sudeleycastle.co.uk www.holstmuseum.org.uk

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Half-Term at Chedworth October Half Term Spooktacular Half-Term Fun Creep down into the cellars and meet a coven of Roman Villa Shriek Week witches, and a few wizards too. In a beautiful Cotswold valley rest the remains of Visitors will be able to let their one of the grandest Roman villas in Britain. imagination fly away with them during Snap a magical selfie with our Wizard and his the October Half Term Holidays, with spectacular owls in the Great Hall. Cosy up and enjoy Free children’s trails at reception show what life spooky stories from Cassandra, the friendly witch. was like in a Roman villa or how to track down signs a special Halloween themed ‘Myths & of local wildlife. There are also family tracker packs Legends’. And what is Halloween without pumpkins? Get available to borrow. Discover why owls are considered to be creative carving scary faces into Jack o’ Lanterns. Slurp delicious pumpkin soup – there will be tasty Special bat talks, follow the bat trail or get crafty so wise, where the legend of the phoenix came from, and find out which bird’s call hot-dogs and other Halloween treats as well - in the in the pavilion! There’s plenty to keep everyone Halloween Snack Shack. entertained this half-term including lots of the Romans believed meant imminent seasonal craft activities. death! Pull on your wellies and set off on a spooky Where: Birdland, Rissington Road, adventure around the grounds, hunting down our Where: Chedworth Roman Villa, Yanworth, Halloween themed decorations. Then swap your October Nr. Cheltenham, GL54 3LJ Bourton-on-the Water, Glos. GL54 2BN Time: 10am - 5pm adventure stories over toasted marshmallows in the Time: 10.30am - 4.30pm Wild Play area. Admission: National Trust members free. Admission: Adult £9.95, Child £6.95, Standard Admission prices apply. Senior £8.95. Save 10% online Where: Berkeley Castle, Berkeley, Glos. GL13 9BQ Contact phone: 01242 890256 Contact phone: 01451 820480 Time: 11am - 5pm (last entry at 4pm) www.nationaltrust.org.uk/chedworth-roman-villa www.birdland.co.uk Tickets/Admission: Normal entry applies. www.berkeley-castle.com 20th-28th 20th-4thNov 21st-24th

An Evening with Nigella Cheltenham Races Music The Floyd Effect – The November Meeting at Cheltenham Lawson Racecourse, is three days of the best Bell and the Moon Tour Bringing a sumptuous yet relaxed approach to that racing has to offer and is the The music of Pink Floyd as it was meant to be home cooking, Nigella Lawson released her first biggest and most important meeting heard. cookbook back in 1998 and is celebrating 20 years of the first half of the Jumps season Pink Floyd’s recording career spanned almost of success with an evening of interviews and talks anywhere in the country. It provides three decades and, for its 10th Anniversary, The about her life and her food. thrilling competition between many of Floyd Effect has chosen two of the band’s most Taking place on Monday 12 November 2018, the the best Jump horses in Europe, large remarkable albums to create The Bell and The evening will include interviews with Nigella about and enthusiastic crowds creating a Moon tour 2018. Spotlighting the music of The her life, food and what she’s whipping up in the special atmosphere. Division Bell (1994) and a complete, unbroken kitchen today. Where: Cheltenham Racecourse, performance of the iconic Dark Side Of The Moon Promising an evening of warm and witty Evesham Road, Prestbury, (1973), concerts will also include tracks from Wish entertainment in a stunning setting, the tour is a Cheltenham, GL50 4SH You Were Here, Animals and The Wall, delighting must-see for cookery fans. Time: See Website Pink Floyd fans everywhere. Admission: See Website November Where: Cheltenham Town Hall Where: Gloucester Guildhall, 23 Eastgate Contact phone: 0344 579 3003 Street Gloucester GL1 1NS Times: From 7.30pm www.cheltenham.thejockeyclub.co.uk Admission: Tickets £30 Time: 7pm Telephone: 0844 576 2210 Tickets/Admission: £17 www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk/event Contact phone: 01452 503050 www.gloucesterticketshop.co.uk 12th 16th-18th 24th

theIMJIN SUMMER 2018 19 International Family Day Innsworth Station Next to the Imjin Briefing Centre (signposted on the day) 6 September 2018 5.00pm - 8.00pm

MUSIC FOOD FESTIVAL FREE KIDS ENTERTAINMENT ADMISSION ALL WELCOME RAFFLE drawn at 6.30pm

20 theIMJIN SUMMER 2018 Station History

The military links to Innsworth date back to the start of the Second World War; with today’s NATO of Gloucester, and barracks operating on the on 7th April 1960, site of a former wartime received the Honour Royal Air Force station. of the Freedom of the City. The station has The Station itself opened in and was also the home of subsequently also 1940, with the first unit based 33 RAF Regt Wing; which deployed squadrons received the freedoms to emergencies in of the Borough of Cyprus and Northern Tewkesbury and Ireland. The Station the Borough of housed the Education Cheltenham. was taken to close RAF Innsworth. The drawdown Book Depot, which Many other changes have took place over the next would have come in taken place at Innsworth three years with elements of here being No.7 School of handy with both Nos. over recent years; these the Personnel Management Technical Training which 7 and 13 Schools of Recruit include the formation of Agency moved to High trained engine and airframe Training. Personnel Management Wycombe and RAF Cranwell, fitters and mechanics. Agency, contractorisation of and RAF Innsworth finally Over 2,000 officers the Station Support Services closed on 31st March 2008; and men were based and the transfer of certain responsibility for the base here at Innsworth administrative functions passing to the Army. by the time training (RAF pay and pensions) to began in earnest the tri Service, Armed in 1941; this being Forces Personnel delayed due to the arrival In 1951 the Headquarters of Administration Agency of 1,500 RAF evacuees from the RAF Record Office which (AFPAA) (renamed Dunkirk. had been based nearby in Defence Business Gloucester and , Services in 2014), all moved to the station and in 1997. In early 2005 gained Group status. the MOD Medals Office Three years later in 1954 and Joint Casualty and No. 5 Personnel Despatch Compassionate Centre Unit arrived, charged with (JCCC) were established at Under management of the the administration and Innsworth under AFPAA Army, the RAF Innsworth management. site was officially renamed In December 1941, No. 2 processing of personnel Imjin Barracks at a special Women’s Auxiliary Air Force selected for overseas ceremony on Friday 21st (WAAF) Depot was opened service. November 2008. at Innsworth and from then Just after the war ended on the Station became the RAF Base Accounts In autumn 2010, NATO’s Allied increasingly associated with Office moved from York to Rapid Reaction Corps and its the Women’s branch of the Gloucester. This grew into associated units moved from service. By the end of 1941 the Central Pay Office and their home in Rheindahlen, the strength of the Station became part of the RAF In 2005 Germany to join the Defence had risen to well over 4000 Personnel and Training it was Business Service elements including trainees. Eventually Command; which formed in announced already stationed at it was decided to reserve the 1994 and based at Innsworth. that HQ Innsworth to continue the Station almost exclusively Personnel military presence on the site. The Station has always for WAAF training, including and Training maintained a close barrage balloon amongst Command was to co- association with the city other vital roles. locate with HQ Strike Command at RAF High By the end of the war Wycombe. nearly 5,000 people were living on the Station, three The new collocated quarters of them WAAF. It HQs were retained its training role, with subsequently merged the opening of No. 2 RAF to form Air Command School of Cookery in 1948; and the decision

theIMJIN SUMMER 2018 21 Words from the Station 1st () Signal Brigade Who we are and what we do

1st (United Kingdom) Signal Brigade is based in Gloucester and commands, prepares and generates forces which are held at high states of readiness, to support current and future operations all over the world. Professional, motivated and innovative brigade units deliver robust and resilient Command Support (capabilities which assist commanders in the exercise of command), Communications Information Systems and Real Life Support (accommodation, power, medical support, feeding) to formations including:

• The NATO Allied Rapid Reaction Corps (ARRC) • The Joint Rapid Reaction Force • The Vanguard Aviation Force • The Air Assault Task Force • The Vanguard Field Hospital • The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO)

Exercise JAVELIN CASSINO 7-11 May 18

fiercer; including the chance to tour the rebuilt monastery and to reflect on the legal and moral implications of such actions. We also visited German, Polish and British cemeteries and were able to pay respect to those who had paid the ultimate sacrifice on all sides. At the end of the week, the schedule allowed time for individuals to explore Rome, before heading back home; some choosing to explore the Colosseum and others going to the Trevi fountain, the Vatican City or the Spanish Steps.

Overall, the study of the battles of Cassino provided a fascinating insight into one of the lesser known campaigns of WWII. Supplemented by the expert knowledge of the battlefield tour guide, the Study was not only powerful on an emotional level but Ex JAVELIN CASSINO was HQ 1st (UK) of the campaign through a number of key also proved to be highly educational tool, Signal Brigade’s Battlefield Study for events at various locations around Cassino. both historically and for future leadership 2018 taking place in Cassino; an idyllic They were introduced to the challenges challenges. Italian town 130km south of Rome. and limitations that were faced both the This particular study focussed on the Allied and the Axis forces; and provided Capt Ben Swatridge Allied campaign in Italy during WWII, the opportunity to particularly the gruelling battles at contemplate the Cassino and Anzio. The Battlefield activities within Study provided the opportunity to the modern military research historic battles that took place environment. around the area, and to educate those in attendance on the dynamics of the As part of the tour, conflict. This was achieved through the group also had walking the ground and studying the opportunity to personal accounts of those present visit Monte Cassino, during the battle. the Benedictine Abbey, which was The study was attended by members of the controversially Brigade Headquarters and personnel from destroyed by Allied 252 Signal Squadron. The trip enabled all bombs as the battles participants to develop their understanding of Cassino grew

22 theIMJIN SUMMER 2018 Words from the Station ARRC Support Battalion Who we are and what we do

The Support Battalion of the Allied Rapid Reaction Corps (ARRC) is a high readiness, expeditionary, all arms unit that provides close support to Headquarters ARRC. The Battalion is a multi-capbadge unit consisting of Infanteers, Engineers, Pioneers and Logisticians combined with the full range of supporting arms. The Battalion is uniquely diverse and provides a similarly unique mix of capabilities to support expeditionary operations. The primary role of the Battalion is to deliver Force Projection, Force Protection and Sustainment to deployed elements of ARRC Headquarters. The Battalion is a scalable unit able to support the spectrum of possible deployment options, in order to support COMARRC and his HQ staff.

In peacetime, the Battalion delivers Force Preparation and training for all elements of the HQ and wider ARRC Group, and for all Participating Nations. Currently consisting of 20 capbadges drawn from across the British Army, the Battalion enjoys an equally diverse schedule of activity, completing basic and special to arm military training and additionally a full programme of ambitious adventurous training and sporting activity. Audentis Fortuna Iuvat – Fortune Favours the Bold.

and served as a double on the construction of ours. After the official Battalion Her Royal commemoration of both the She then moved into the hut to photograph, The Princess Royal Highness 25th Anniversary of the view a demonstration of how to Battalion’s formation and the cook MoMos, Nepali steamed The Princess 25th Anniversary of the Royal dumplings, and dry fried lamb Logistic Corps. over an open fire. The Princess Royal visits Royal was then introduced to Her Royal Highness was Gurkha soldiers from across the Battalion welcomed to the Battalion by the Battalion and their families a Quarter Guard of soldiers before officially opening and the CO outside the the Messing Hut. A gift of a Headquarters where she was presentational Kukri was given introduced to key members of to Her Royal Highness to wrap the Unit. A short presentation up the opening ceremony before detailing the Battalion’s recent she moved to a reception at the deployments and future plans Officers’ Mess. met with more members of the was delivered before the Battalion, their families and the Princess Royal moved to open On 4th June 2018, the wider community who support the camps new Messing Hut. Battalion had the honour of us in the Mess. After an hour hosting the Royal Logistic Met outside the hut by Capt of getting meeting people at Corps Colonel in Chief, Her Ganeshprasad Gurung QGE the reception, a parting gift Royal Highness The Princess and his wife Miss Shanta of homemade chutneys was Royal. This was the first time Gurung, Her Royal Highness presented before Her Royal that Her Royal Highness was briefed on the importance Highness departed Imjin has visited the Battalion, of Gurkha Messing Huts and Barracks.

involvement in the Battle presentation of the history of insightful presentation on The Korean School of Imjin River in 1951 is the NATO alongside the section of Gloucesters’ involvement in comes to Imjin reason for Imjin Barracks’ the Berlin Wall which sits within the Battle of Imjin River amid a name, and to celebrate the Station, before being split display of original artefacts from Barracks these ties 37 Pupils from the down into groups for the rest of the Korean war courtesy of the Hanmin High School in Paju the activities. Soldiers of Gloucester Museum. Due to its proximity to the were hosted by the Support Imjin River, local officials The groups were given a A final group photograph and Battalion at Imjin Barracks from the city of Paju, in the whirlwind tour of the Battalion’s the presentation of an ARRC in May. North-Western region of capabilities, experiencing plaque to the school from the South Korea, have been in a Transport Troop vehicle Commanding Officer, Lieutenant touch with Gloucestershire display, a vehicle recovery Colonel Nick Thomas, wrapped officials over the years in an stand, an introduction to basic up what was a successful effort to forge closer ties. The soldiering and weapons, as visit and a step forward in Gloucestershire Regiment’s well as Improvised Explosive Gloucesters’ ties with Paju. Device search instruction. The Capt Charles Stephenson students were also shown how to make Nepalese Major Gordy Watts (Officer steamed dumplings Commanding Headquarters in a field kitchen. Squadron) led the visit of To wrap things up 37 students and five staff. Sergeant Townson The students were given a delivered an

theIMJIN SUMMER 2018 23 Words from the Station Defence Business Services (DBS)

DBS provide corporate support services to businesses and individuals across Defence. At Imjin, the DBS Military Personnel pillar provides services through the Joint Casualty and Compassionate Centre (JCCC) and the MOD Medal Office supporting military personnel and their families, veterans and entitled civilian personnel.

Further information on DBS services can be found on the GOV.UK website or intranet for Service Personnel.

Behind the scenes of the Joint Casualty and Compassionate Centre (JCCC)

Within Imjin Barracks lies the Joint Casualty and Compassionate Centre (JCCC), comprising of 34 civilian employees who manage all casualty and compassionate requests for the UK Armed Forces. Today, we share with you 10 facts about the JCCC and what to do if you ever need us. 1. The JCCC operations room is manned 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. The team comprises several personnel who have been in the JCCC since it was first formed. 2. The JCCC was established in 2005 as a tri-service centre and has been a purely civilian department since 2014. A reservist squadron is on standby should the team require additional resources. 3. Over the past 12 months, the JCCC operations room received 44,749 phone calls and actioned over 4,000 casualty and compassionate cases. 4. The JCCC also have specialist teams or arrange for blue light escorts to enable 10. The JCCC have produced two briefing to guide families through all of the service personnel to reach the bedside of films to help service personnel and their immediate steps following a bereavement a seriously ill relative*. families understand how we can help you. and often support families for several 7. In the case of multiple casualty events, You can watch these films via the GOV.UK years following a death. the JCCC has the capability to stand up website. the Major Incident Cell which is manned You can contact the JCCC at any time of day by 14 volunteers who are on-call 24 hours or night, 7 days a week on 01452 519951 a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Further information about the JCCC can 8. The JCCC has access to a purpose built be found at www.gov.uk/guidance/joint- Interactive Briefing Room to manage casualty-and-compassionate-centre-jccc major incidents. The room houses a briefing theatre, 7 screen display to monitor media reports and the ability to establish secure communication links to incidents wherever they may be. 5. JCCC caseworkers are briefed on current operations across the world enabling 9. The JCCC also manage historic them to authorise/coordinate travel home commemorative cases when remains of if the situation arises. British personnel are found from historic battles dating back to World War One. 6. Compassionate cases are managed Over the past 12 months, the team have according to the urgency of the case. If organised 39 ceremonies mostly in serious enough, a JCCC caseworker can France and Belgium. authorise a chartered flight, divert a ship

*Policy restrictions apply – please see JSP 751 for further details. Authorisation of compassionate leave rests with the Commanding Officer.

24 theIMJIN SUMMER 2018 Words from the Station Padre’s Pen I am leaving...

Today is a sad day. I am leaving ARRC to move on to higher things: I have been assigned to work with airborne troops in 16 Air Assault Brigade in Colchester.

People have been asking if I am going to do my parachute jumping course. When I answer them, of course I show no fear, and reply that I am very willing. They then ask how old I am and when I reply they wince a little and say ‘perhaps not’. Apparently over a certain age you become less bendy and hitting the ground hard is not recommended. I then feel a mixture of insult and relief.

I did do some research on airborne operations. The first thing I read was this:

Q: How many successful parachute jumps must a paratrooper make before he graduates?

A: All of them.

Jumping out of a perfectly serviceable airplane with only a large bedsheet to save you is a good metaphor for military life. At a certain time, every so often, the army says,

‘your work is done here and you need to move on to the next assignment.’

And so, we pack up home and family and head off into the unknown. I think it takes courage to be in the military and not just for the battlefield. But we don’t just jump into the unknown without some form of support. Like a parachute, there are things that help us do this incredibly important but challenging job:

Welfare staff, admin clerks, Padres, the chain of command and each other.

When I arrive in my new duty station I will be met with a number of people helping me with house, security and So, the takeaway from this article is twofold: life is an situational awareness. I will be hosted by other chaplains adventure but you don’t have to experience it on your own, and given help to adjust to the new challenges and and secondly, for your own sake, tell everyone your last opportunities. padre was excellent!

Here is the thing. Parachutes are only of use if they work, It has been a privilege to serve with you and I ask God’s and when they work they enable us to do our job and do it blessing on your future! well. Relying on each other is not for weak people or those in need, it is an integral part of military life. It is amazing how Padre Mark people often go to the padre or to the welfare office when everything falls apart but actually prevention is better than cure. I have met some really nice and helpful people ready to make this particular challenge or moving duty station more straightforward. Welfare and administration support is one Lunchtime Church Service area I think the military do well and should be celebrated. On the first Thursday of each month there will be a My replacement is on a training course at the moment and short service held in the Chaplain’s Centre across will be in post in August. Padre Richard Smith is experienced, from the Guardroom. The service will commence at capable and very friendly. To get the best out of him 1.00pm, and last no more than a half hour and will however, please tell him how good the previous padre was be non-denominational. and then he will work even harder to support you!

theIMJIN SUMMER 2018 25 News from Station Welfare Post for Combat Stress 24 Hour Previous Mental Health Helpline Earlier this year, the Military Mental Health Helpline was launched Occupant by Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson. The Helpline is being run by Combat Stress, and is available 24 hours a of SFA day, every day of the year. It is an accessible gateway to mental health When you move into your new SFA, services, and will provide help, advice and support, for Service personnel you may receive through the post and their families. system correspondence (i.e. letters, bills), addressed to the previous occupant. Please cross through the 0800 323 4444 address and write on the envelope ‘NOT KNOWN AT THIS ADDRESS, RETURN TO SENDER’, and re-post Changes to Medicines through the post system. Do not open the available on a correspondence, as this NHS Prescription is against the law. The NHS recently announced the crackdown on NHS-prescribed Utility Bills medicines, and the new guidance to doctors began on 31 May. If the correspondence is from a Remedies and treatments for many ailments will no longer be available on a utility company – gas, electricity, NHS prescription, as they can be bought at a lower cost over the counter, than water, please bring the envelope that paid by the NHS. and contents to the Welfare Office. Treatments for constipation, cold sores, acute sore throat, conjunctivitis, mild We will notify the company of the indigestion, dandruff, haemorrhoids, infant colic, minor burns/scalds and minor change of occupancy, and forward pain conditions (headache, backache), will not now be routinely prescribed. the correspondence to the relevant Remedies for mouth ulcers, nappy rash, ringworm, athlete’s foot, head lice, mild DIO/ Carillion Amey department for toothache, travel sickness, and warts/verrucae, will also not be available on their action. prescription.

The changes will not affect prescriptions for long-term or complex conditions, or where minor illnesses are a symptom of something more serious. Royal Mail Keepsafe Are you concerned about post/ NHS – your Data matters mail piling up in your home, whilst The National Health Service (NHS) wants to ensure that you and your you are away on holiday, or other family have the best care now and in the future. Your patient/health long period? If so, the Royal Mail information data supports your individual care, and helps the NHS has a service that holds onto your research, plan and improve health services in England. post/mail for the period you are There are very strict rules on how this data can and cannot be used, and away. you have clear data rights. The NHS are committed to keeping your data The Service is called ‘Keepsafe’. safe and will always be clear on how it is used. You can ask for your post to be kept Full information about the NHS and how it uses, shares and protects your from 17 days to 66 days, at a relevant information data, is at the NHS website www.nhs.uk/your-nhs-data- cost. You can apply for the service matters. online, by post, or by phone. Opt-Out Full details are on the website – www.royalmail.com/personal/ You can choose whether or not your patient/health information data is used receiving-msil/keepsafe for research and planning, and you can opt-out of your data being used. The NHS introduced a new service – ‘National Data Opt-Out’, on 25 May 2018, that allows people to opt out of their data being used for research & planning. There is full information about the new service on the NHS website digital.nhs.uk/national-data-opt-out-programme.

26 theIMJIN SUMMER 2018 Keep your Home and Yourself safe in the Summer Months It’s summertime, and with longer light days, we spend more time outdoors in the garden, or out and about visiting places. We’d like to remind residents to be extra vigilant and ensure the security of their home and items. • Shut and lock doors and windows when you’re upstairs, in the garden or just popped next door. Don’t leave the key in the front & back doors. • Keep your car and house keys away from windows and doors, in a secure place. • Shut and lock gates into your back garden, and secure sheds & garages. • Put away any items into your house, shed or garage. • Keep your vehicle locked, and lock any valuables in the boot. • If you have a key-less or proximity entry system, ensure that you store the keys out-of-range within your house. • Don’t share your location and holidays on social media; upload your posts and photos after the event. • Use time switches on lamps, downstairs and upstairs, at the front and back of the house. Going away over the Summer Leave Period If you are going away over the summer leave period, remember to: • Cancel milk, papers, and other regular deliveries. • Ensure sheds, garages, back/garden gates, windows and doors are securely locked. • Use timer switches, upstairs and downstairs. • Tell your neighbours that you will be away, and give them your contact number.

There is lots of safety & security advice for your house/property, when on holiday, attending festivals/events, keeping safe ‘Patch Watch’ online, advice for children/vehicles/pets, RSM Support Battalion has set up a WhatsApp on the Gloucestershire Police website group – ‘Patch Watch’, for personnel & families www.gloucestershire.police.uk living in the & Innsworth SFA areas. – Staying Safe. ‘Patch Watch’ is used to share information and warn group members of any suspicious activity or persons GLOUCESTER POLICE - in and around the areas. CONTACT NUMBERS To be added to the group, send a text message asking to join to the RSM’s mobile on 07824 509492. Should you see or hear You will need to have the ‘WhatsApp’ app downloaded anything suspicious in to your device. your street, please report it immediately to the Police: Non-emergency: 101 Emergency: 999

theIMJIN SUMMER 2018 27 What’s on at Innsworth Station Community Centre during the week

Monday 9.30 – 11.00am Parents & Tots Other activities are organised by Monday 5.50 – 8.45pm Beavers & Scouts the Welfare Office during the week, Tuesday 9.30 – 11.00am Coffee Morning these will be advertised at Imjin (2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month) Station Community on Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/ Tuesday 7.00 – 8.00pm Mat Pilates Classes Imjinstationcommunity (£8.00 per session Call: Nuria 07528 471091) Wednesday 9.30 – 10.30pm Yoga The Community Centre can also (Call: Ellie Stafford 07801 653862) be hired by Imjin personnel, please Wednesday 1.00 – 2.30pm Knit & Stitch contact the Welfare Office for more Thursday 9.30 – 11.00am Parents & Tots information, tel: 01452 362550 Thursday 6.00 – 8.00pm Cubs

INNSWORTH STATION COMMUNITY

Innsworth Station Community Centre

9.30 – 11.00am (Term time only) Kingsway Asda Tuesday 4 September Tuesday 18 September Tuesday 30 October Café Tuesday 2 October Tuesday 13 November Friday 14 September 10.00 – 11.00am Tuesday 16 October Tuesday 27 November Tuesday 23 October 1.30 – 2.30pm Monday 19 November 10.00 – 11.00am Come along and meet and greet other service families.

Contact Jo or Dawn for further information, on 01452 362564 or Facebook www.facebook.com/groups/Imjinstationcommunity

Full details of the above events will be advertised through the Welfare Facebook site.

Tickets for all events must be booked and paid for in advance, with Jo & Dawn, at their office in Innsworth Station Community Centre, or at Welfare Reception.

Contact Jo or Dawn on 01452 362564 or on Facebook – www.facebook.com/groups/Imjinstationcommunity

28 theIMJIN SUMMER 2018 Calling all International Personnel… The International Liaison Officer based at HQ ARRC, is For advice on any of the above, please contact: available to help with any issues you may have during Fiona Traina your time in the UK. International Liaison Officer These include (but are not limited to): HQ ARRC • Housing issues (including SFA rules and regulations / Tel: 01452 718000 insurance) Email: [email protected] • Utilities and local services • Tax Entitlements Alternatively, further information and guidance on a wide range of issues (everything from driving in the • Education (including information on local schools & nurseries and access to school places) UK, to bringing your pet, installing a home internet • Access to the National Health Service and details of connection or getting a UK TV licence) can be found local surgeries on the HQ ARRC website: www.arrc.nato.int then • Opening UK bank accounts follow ‘About Us’ then ‘Participating Nations’

Chepstow & Innsworth HIVE

Tel: 01291 645354 Email: [email protected] Web: www.army.mod.uk/hives Chepstow HIVE Blog: www.chepstowhive.blogspot.com Opening Hours: Mon-Thurs 0830-1630, Fri 0830-1600 Sarah Stokes, HIVE Information Support Officer

HIVE is a part of the Army Welfare Service, and as such we are the MOD’s primary information provider and a resource available to Unit Commands, Service Personnel, their Family Members and the wider Service Community. The HIVE BLOG is an internet-based electronic notice board, which is updated with news, events and important official Service community information on an almost daily basis.

Carillion Amey Housing – advice & guidance

There is lots of advice and guidance on the Carillion Amey housing website, in their guides, factsheets, forms and checklists.

There are guides for ‘Living in Service Family Accommodation’ and the ‘Process for complaints about SFA services’. There is advice of what to do for emergencies such as a fire in the home, water leaks and gas leaks.

The factsheets provide advice on many different subjects for living in a Service home - heating problems, There are forms and checklists Do check the website for full managing utility bills, the furniture to assist you for when you are information/advice and details of service, vital safety inspections, moving-in and moving-out of the the various subjects. The guides, safety in the home, running a Service home – standard checklists factsheets, and checklists can business, keeping pets, protecting and booklets, 14 day observation be printed off and kept for your your family and home in the winter, form (move-in), in-occupancy information. additional needs adaptions, and furniture form, notification of proxy damp and mould issues. form, and the Walkaway Scheme. www.housing.carillionamey.co.uk

theIMJIN SUMMER 2018 29 ATTRACTION IN BRISTOL – SUMMER 2018 Gromit Unleashed 2 Sculpture Trail 2 July – 2 September

Wallace and Gromit return to Bristol again this year, and are joined by Feathers McGraw (the penquin), in the Sculpture Trail around Bristol centre and the surrounding area. The trail will feature over 60 giant sculptures, designed by artists, designers, innovators and local talent.

The Sculpture Trail raises funds for Bristol Children’s Hospital and Wallace & Gromit’s Grand Appeal.

For further information, trail costs and locations see the website www.gromitunleashed.org.uk, telephone 0117 927 3888 or email [email protected]

Registering with a Doctors’ Surgery When you move into the area, you must register your spouse and family members with the nearest doctors’ surgery to your SFA. A list of Surgeries nearest to your SFA area, is in the SFA Area Information Booklet (in your Welcome Pack). To register with a surgery, telephone or visit the surgery, and the reception staff will explain and assist with the registering process. Further information is available on their website. Your spouse will need to complete a ‘Family Doctor Services Registration’ form (Form GMS1) and a New Patient Information form or Surgery Health Questionnaire (dependant on each surgery). Do check the surgery’s website, as the forms may be Cupcake Day available online for completion. If your spouse and family have a UK medical for Alzheimer’s card, do take it to the surgery when registering, and if registering children, take their history of Society immunisations. You will need to provide evidence On Tuesday 12th June, Sgt Walker and to confirm your spouse and family’s identity and Cpl Locking organised a ‘Cupcake Morning’, for address – passport or photo driving licence to the ‘CupCake Day’ fundraising initiative being confirm identity, and utility bill or bank statement to run by the Alzheimer’s Society. confirm address. Medical treatment will be available once the Thank you to all the people who kindly donated the registration process has been completed. wide range of wonderful cupcakes.

If you are having problems with Thank you to everybody who attended and all that registering with a surgery, supported the event. We advertise these events contact/visit the Health & widely so look out for details of future event, and we Welfare Liaison Officer at look forward to your support. Innsworth Station Welfare Office The day saw us raise £85.00 for Alzheimer’s Society (tel no 01452 362553) Cupcake Day charitable initiative. for assistance.

30 theIMJIN SUMMER 2018 Visit: www.army.mod.uk/documents/ general/Healthy_cookbook.pdf International Swedish Lunches Recipes Join us at our monthly International lunches – an Toast Skagen opportunity to experience the food, drink and hospitality of each Partner Nation. Ingredients: (Serves 6) Every month, a different nation takes a turn at hosting 250g shrimps (peeled), an International Lunch. The lunch usually consists of a 400g (unpeeled) welcome drink followed by a two or three course meal 1 finely chopped red or buffet, with coffee, all for £15. The menus and recipes onion 10ml mayonnaise for each recent lunch are given here so you can try and 1 tsp grated recreate the delicious dishes at home. At lunch, there horseradish is a raffle with prizes from the host nation and you will 1 lemon also learn a little bit about that nation and have the Bunch of fresh dill opportunity to meet new people and catch up with some 6 slices of white bread familiar faces. Lunches are organised by the AIC and are open to every spouse and partner of every rank. They Mix the mayonnaise, finely chopped red onion and run from 12:15 to 2pm promptly. finely-grated horseradish. Keep an eye on the AIC Facebook page for details. You Add the finely chopped dill can sign up in person in the Officers’ Mess, or by and the shrimps (make sure they are not too wet if they phone 01452 712612 ext 6225 or via aren’t fresh). email [email protected] Cut the crusts from the toast and fry them golden yellow in Remember to sign in using your spouse’s Mess number a pan. or pay cash a week before the event at the latest. Put the shrimp mix on the bread and garnish it with a sprig of dill and a slice of lemon. International lunches coming up: For information on future lunches please refer to our Facebook page – ARRC International Club

Swedish Meatballs Gravy (Brun sås)

Ingredients: Ingredients: (Serves 8) (Serves 4) 2 finely chopped large onions 2 tbsp butter 2 tbsp butter 2 tbsp plain flour 100ml whipping cream 400ml water 100ml milk 1 veg stock cube 100ml breadcrumbs 5 tbsp whipping 500g beef mince cream 500g pork mince 1½ tsp soya sauce 3 tsp salt 1 tbsp black currant jelly 2 eggs Black pepper 1½ tsp salt Salt 1½ tsp granulated sugar Butter for frying Melt the butter in a pan and add the flour. Stir well. Fry the onions in Add the water, a small butter in a pan until amount at a time while constantly they are soft. Let stirring. Leave the gravy to boil the onions cool. before you add more water. Mix the cream, milk Add the stock cube. and breadcrumbs in a pot and let Add the cream and soya sauce it swell for 10 and let it simmer for 5 minutes. minutes. Stir occasionally. Mix the mince with salt, sugar and add the eggs. Mix it Add the jam and salt and together. pepper to taste. Mix the onions with the breadcrumb mix and add the mince. Form the mixture into small meatballs and fry them in a pan with butter for approximately 8 minutes.

32 theIMJIN SUMMER 2018 Polish Potato Dumplings Ingredients: Recipes 1kg potatoes 250g potato flour Beef Roulade 3 eggs (Zrazy Black pepper Salt Wołowe)

Ingredients: Place mashed or ground potatoes in a large bowl. Add egg, 1kg beef sirloin salt and as much flour as necessary to form a smooth, cohesive dough. Don’t overwork the dough because it will 1 onion toughen. 3 pickled cucumbers Put a large saucepan of salted water on to boil. On a lightly 150g smoked bacon floured surface and with lightly floured hands, roll pieces of 3 tbsp margarine dough into 1/2-inch-thick cylinders. Cut at an angle into 1 to 1 4 tbsp oil 1/2-inch pieces. Repeat with remainder of dough. Dijon mustard Drop dumplings into the boiling water (in batches, if necessary, so as not to crowd) and return to the boil. Black pepper Reduce heat and cook for 1 to 5 minutes (remove one with (milled) a slotted spoon to test). Using a slotted spoon, transfer Salt to taste cooked dumplings to a colander and drain.

First, wash the meat and when dry, cut into thin slices. Flatten slightly with a meat hammer, then sprinkle salt and pepper on both sides. Lightly spread mustard on one side of the steak. Place 1 bacon strip, a strip of cucumber and a few onion wedges on each slice; roll up and secure with toothpicks. In a large deep pan, brown the beef in oil and margarine until it is no longer pink and then drain. Finally, cover the meat with water and bring to the boil. Once at the boil, reduce the heat and simmer covered, for about 80 minutes, if necessary adding more water. When cooked, remove from the pan, drain and serve.

Royal Cheesecake

Ingredients (for the dough) 3 glasses of wheat flour 300g butter (for the cheese layer) 3 egg yolks 1kg semi-fat curd cheese 2 tablespoons of cocoa 200g butter 1 glass of sugar 2 cups of sugar 2 tbsp vanilla 2 tsp vanilla sugar 2 tsp baking powder 2 vanilla puddings 7 egg whites 4 egg yolks To prepare the dough On a chopping board, sift the wheat flour with baking powder and the cocoa. Add the sugar, butter and egg yolks. Knead the dough and divide it into two parts. Place one half of the dough in the freezer so that it hardens slightly and spread the other half on a baking tray lined with baking paper. Bake the dough in a preheated oven (180 degrees) for about 15 minutes.

To prepare the cheese layer First you will need to blend the cheese. In a bowl, mix the butter with sugars and yolks. Then add the grated cheese to the grated butter and continue to blend with a mixing machine. Pour in the dry vanilla puddings and mix well. Whip the egg whites and add to the cheese mixture with a spatula. Spread the cheese layer on the baked dough base until you have used the entire mixture. One the cheese mixture is piled up nicely; grate the cooled dough all over the top. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees and place the cheesecake in for about an hour. After baking, leave the cheesecake to cool and serve when ready.

theIMJIN SUMMER 2018 33 Italian Recipes Bruschetta with tomato and basil

Ingredients: 6 or 7 ripe tomatoes (about 1½ lbs) 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 tsp balsamic vinegar 6-8 fresh basil leaves (thinly sliced or chopped) Bread (similar to Italian bread; loaf) ¼ cup (60 ml) olive oil 1 tsp kosher salt, more or less to taste

Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C) with a tray in the top slot of the oven. Blanch and peel the tomatoes. Cut the tomatoes into halves or quarters and squeeze out most of the juices and seeds. Finely chop the tomatoes and place them in a medium bowl. Mix in extra virgin olive oil. Stir in the thinly sliced basil and add salt, adding more to taste. Use a bread knife to slice the bread on the diagonal making half-inch thick slices. Brush one side of each slice with olive oil and place ‘oil-side down’ on a baking sheet or roasting pan. When the oven has reached 450°F (230°C), place the slices in the oven on the top rack and toast for 5 to 6 minutes until lightly browned around the edges. Arrange the toasted bread on a platter, olive oil side facing up (the olive oil will help create a temporary barrier keeping the bread from getting soggy from the chopped tomatoes). Serve the toast plain with a bowl of the tomato bruschetta mixture on the side for guests to top their own.

Lasagne Bolognese – part 1 Lasagne Bolognese – part 2

Ingredients: To prepare the Bolognese sauce (Serves 8) Combine the pancetta, onion, celery, and carrot in a sauté pan with butter (for the Bolognese sauce) and cook over medium heat until onion turns pale gold. Add 2oz diced pancetta, finely chopped the beef, pork, sausage, and increase the heat, cooking until browned. Sprinkle with the ground clove, cinnamon, and 1 finely chopped medium Spanish onion or yellow onion pepper. Stir in tomatoes, bring to a simmer and reduce the 1 finely chopped stalk celery heat to medium. Cook for 15 minutes. Add milk and season 1 finely chopped carrot with salt. Then turn down the heat and let simmer for 2½ 4 tbsp unsalted butter hours. Stir at least every 20 minutes. Add ¼ cup of water continue to cook. 11oz ground beef To make the Béchamel sauce 4oz ground pork Make the roux by heating the milk until almost boiling in a 4oz ground Italian sausage sauce pan. In a separate pan melt the butter with the flour 1 freshly ground clove over low heat. Stir rapidly with a spoon. Cook this for 1 minute 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper and then remove from the heat. Slowly add half the hot milk 2lb peeled and chopped tomatoes to your butter and flour mixture, stirring constantly. Return the milk, butter, flour mixture to low heat until the sauce 1 cup whole milk begins to thicken. Slowly add the remaining milk while stirring ½ tsp sea salt it into the thickened sauce. Continue to stir until it comes to a boil. Season with salt, and continue stirring. If any lumps (for the Béchamel form, beat them out rapidly with a whisk until they dissolve. sauce) Remove from heat. 2 cups whole milk To prepare the Lasagne ¼ cup unsalted butter Preheat the oven to 375°F. Cook the lasagne according to ¼ cup all-purpose instructions (about 8 minutes in 6 quarts of boiling salted unbleached flour water). Drain, rinse with cold water. Lay the individual lasagne noodles out on kitchen towels, not touching, so they do not (for the Lasagne) stick together. Spread a little olive oil around the inside of a Enough lasagne 13x9-inch baking pan. Put a layer of lasagne noodles down sheets to make first. Layer on a third of the Bolognese sauce, then a third of four layers with the Béchamel sauce. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan. Repeat the pieces slightly two more times. Top with a final layer of noodles and sprinkle overlapping each other with grated Parmesan. Put lasagne into the middle rack of 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese the oven and bake for 20-30 minutes, until the top begins to lightly brown.

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