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The Voice of the Innsworth imjinStation Community Summer 2016 Covering HQ ARRC, HQ 1 (UK) Sigs Bde, DBS, Ashchurch, ARRC Sp Bn, 252 Sig Sqn COMARRC’s Introduction Contents 31-33 Welcome to the summer edition of the Imjin magazine. Around Imjin 4-5 The Headquarters has been very busy these last few months and the highlight must be the Queen’s Birthday Reception and Imjin Music Festival. It was an excellent evening made all the better by the great atmosphere, superb Soldiers Views 6 weather and capacity crowd. It was a real pleasure to welcome the local community into Imjin Barracks again and to International Family Day 7 bring together the Band and Bugles of The Rifles, the Army Air Corps’ contemporary band, the Bootleg Beatles and of course the Hurricane and Spitfire display. I would like to say a huge thank you to the IMF team for all of their hard work – Schools Focus 7 it really paid off and you have now set the standard! The ARRC International Club 8-9 With the summer stand down period approaching I hope you have a tremendous summer break with your families. For those of you who Pass The Pen 9 stay in the area, this edition is packed full of great ideas on how to spend your summer in Gloucestershire. For when we get back from leave, the ARRC programme begins to heat up as we prepare for our stand-by period in the New Year – an important role where I believe Coffee Mornings 10 we can make a big difference. Military Wives Choir 11 The Headquarters will also be going through a significant amount of staff rotation with nearly 25% of appointments changing over the AIC Walk 11 summer. I would like to wish those staff and families leaving the ARRC, all the very best for the future; thank you for your sterling support and I hope you depart with great memories of the Headquarters. For those arriving – a very warm welcome, and I encourage you to grasp Lost In Translation 12 15 all of the opportunities that working at the ARRC provides during what will surely be a busy and fascinating tour. Blenheim Triathlon and Finally, I would like to say a thank you to all of those in the ARRC, Imjin Barracks and the local community who have supported Helen and Local Street Party 12 me during my tenure as Commander. It will be a wrench to say goodbye as we have had a tremendous time, both professionally and socially. I could not have ended my service in a better location. Highgrove Gardens 13

Enjoy the Imjin Magazine and have a tremendous summer, it has certainly been well earned! Hollywood Night 13 Welfare Activities 14 Lt Gen Tim Evans CB CBE DSO Commander, Headquarters Allied Rapid Reaction Corps International Women’s Day 15

Royal Ascot 15

Soldier Stories 16 Words from The Queen’s Birthday Card 17 Imjin Music Festival 18-19 18-19 the Editor What’s On 20-22

Hello and welcome to the summer issue of the Imjin and ARRC Support 22-23 my first as Editor. As a source of information for the entire community connected to Imjin Barracks, I hope Defence Business Services 24 you find the contents of the magazine both interesting News from Imjin Station 25 and informative. Whether you are seasoned local or brand new to the area like myself, the Imjin aims to Words form the Padre 26 17 COMARRC addressing and formally opening the Imjin Music Festival provide you with information that brings you closer to 2016 with The Queen’s Birthday Card which was signed by over 100 the community and provide you a source reference in a Welfare Office Update 27-30 dignitaries and members of the local community. hope your time here is as enjoyable as possible. Recipes 31-33 Now in my tenth year of military service and having moved CONNECT WITH HQ ARRC ON SOCIAL MEDIA more times than I care to remember, I am fully aware of how Local services and daunting it can be moving to a new area. Moving into new Find HQ ARRC on Facebook for the latest news updates. useful telephone numbers 34-35 Browse HQ ARRC’s online photo albums using Flickr’s HQ ARRC’s photostream. accommodation, settling the children, possibly starting a new Follow HQ ARRC on Twitter and stay informed on current events using tweets, job, not knowing the local services, amenities and support video links and other information. Find more in depth information about the ARRC on our website. network, all add to the stress and pressure. As editor of this For staff and families of the ARRC there is a private Facebook group. Search for magazine I am excited to try and help alleviate some of that ARRC Community and ask to join the group. pressure and offer information on what is available within the community whilst keeping you informed of what is happening 4-5 on base and the local area.

My ambition for the magazine whilst providing current and important information, is for it to be a focal point for the Editor’s Notes www.arrc..int www.facebook.com/ www.flickr.com multi-national community that is linked to Imjin Barracks. alliedrapidreactioncorps Search for HQ ARRC’s The publication of an advert, article or photo in the Imjin does Photostream The magazine is aimed at everybody and I hope the content not necessarily reflect the views of the ARRC, Partner nations reflects this and I very much look forward to becoming a part of UK (MoD). The editor reserves the right to omit, amend or edit of an interesting multinational community. any advert, article or photo at the discretion of the HQ without liability. Should you wish to include an article or photo in future Best regards editions please contact the Public Office on 01452 718007 or email [email protected]. www.twitter.com/#!/HQ www.youtube.com/ www.facebook.com/ Ben Ford Cover image drawn by Jemima Moore, 11, winner of the ARRC user/HQARRC groups/arrccommunity Editor Churchdown Village Junior School competition to design a birthday card for The Queens 90th Birthday. The next edition of the Imjin will be issued in August 2016 Email: [email protected] Telephone: +44 (0)1452 718500 The Imjin is designed and printed by Manor Printing Services – www.manorprinting.co.uk

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The children of Churchdown Village Junior School run a mile every day to improve their fitness and promote a healthy and active lifestyle.

Actors performing in “Save the Last Dance for Me” at the Everyman theatre in Cheltenham came to Imjin Barracks to show their support of Armed “The Field Gun Run is now a long standing military tradition that combines Forces Day and take a few acting tips from professional soldiers. Antony Costa, formally of boy band Blue, met some American and British soldiers close precision team work with brute strength, speed, endurance and who showed him variations in saluting, posture, and military dress. timing. I am delighted that the ARRC has a team competing in this year’s competition for the very first time,” “We are very fortunate and privileged we have Jason Gardener MBE, a GB Olympic 4 x 100 meter relay gold medallist from the Athens Olympics, giving the ARRC team useful tips on how to work Exercise Selva as a team and develop that winning spirit,” said Lt Gen Tim Evans CB CBE Backstop 2016 DSO Commander ARRC. saw participants from several NATO nations walk and climb sections of the First World War front line, using the Via Ferrata system After speaking to them he led them through a military-style obstacle course that runs across put on by the Physical Training instructors from HQ ARRC. The course was put the Dolomites, Italy. on as part of the continuing relationship between the school and the ARRC, Exercise Selva and to raise money for BLESMA and Limb Power, two charities that support Backstop 2016 amputees, military and civilian. Actress Lola Saunders said the experience was educational and is an Adventure she enjoyed seeing how many nations sit behind the gates at Imjin Training (AT) Barracks.

More than 200 riders from across the Army participated, taking on a challenging course during mixed weather. The park was used for mountain biking events during the London 2012 Olympics.

Each year since 1907, an annual Field Gun competition is held to honour the 119-day Siege of Ladysmith, where the landed guns from their The children of Churchdown Village Junior School had a special visitor. ships to help relieve the siege. This year, for the first time in its history, the Alistair Spearing, an ex- in the Royal Engineers, who is a double Allied Rapid Reaction Corps (ARRC) sent a team to compete. amputee from injuries sustained in Afghanistan, came to the school to give an inspirational talk to the children. To mark National Armed Forces Day, the City of Gloucester held a flag raising ceremony and members of the ARRC were invited to attend.

Eighteen divers from Headquarters Allied Rapid Reaction Corps went to the Red Sea on Ex ARRCADE TRIDENT in May this year. A total of 33 dives were accomplished in depths ranging from 10 to 40 meters, including a number of wreck dives and night dives.

HQ ARRC hosted the 1st race of the British Army Inter-unit The HQ ARRC Team is pictured after the 12-mile march and shoot event Mountain Bike Cross Country The Triple Crown is for soldiers across the Adjutant General’s Corps to come at the British Army’s Annual Triple Crown Challenge at Worthy Down, Race Series at Hadleigh Park in together and compete to find the best team in Corps. Winchester. Essex.

4 theIMJIN SUMMER 2016 theIMJIN SUMMER 2016 5 international food delicacies and perhaps even taste wines and beers. You can also bring your own picnic or feast from Family View Point INTERNATIONAL the street-food and drinks on offer from host of commercial In this issue we ask service men and women form across Imjin Barracks how they feel their families are supported stalls; benches and tables are provided in a dedicated area. within the community and what could be changed for the better. FAMILY DAY 2016 In addition, there will be many other activities and One of the most amazing features of HQ ARRC and Imjin entertainments, designed for children so that they can enjoy Station is that it is a multinational organisation, which a day out before the start of the school season. takes advantage of staff experiences and attitudes from 20 different nations. This allows it to benefit from both the professional and cultural perspective. For that reason, it has become obvious that we should celebrate our multicultural and multinational community with an informal social event.

To improve families’ ties and promote cultural exchanges and the HQ is organising a special and unique event, where families and children are made to feel part of the ARRC family and where everyone can familiarise and socialise together. CPL Sillah On 1st September, HQ ARRC will celebrate the International There’s a good balance of work and family here. Family Day 2016 in Innsworth, with a series of exciting We get some time off work during school holidays activities and stalls to entertain us all. The IFD 16 will take and during deployments, the families are kept well place on the Innsworth Station – Sport Pavillion and will In conclusion, let me invite everyone who is willing to help to informed. LTC Beneduce be open to all Imjin Barracks personnel and their relatives; make the International Family Day true and fantastic to please entrance will be free. contact the International Family Day Committee. Yes, they are well supported and the families are involved with a lot of activities across the The International Family Day 16 will give you the opportunity to For information and further details please visit HQ ARRC social community. The ARRC does a good job of including visit stalls run by every nation that form the ARRC. Decorated media and look for International Family Day 2016 or contact smaller children but could improve offerings for by families and staff, you will have the chance to taste [email protected] older children and teens. Innsworth Schools’

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They’re well supported. My kids are in boarding On Wednesday 22nd June, activities and create the animal school and even though they’re far from me, their Innsworth Junior School characters from the story ‘Hug’ welcomed the Year 2s from again, all from Lego. location is very convenient for travel and a good Innsworth Infant School to quality of life. The ARRC also makes it possible for a creative Lego day. The The Year 2 children left later on me to spend enough time with my family. six and seven year olds in the afternoon all smiling after arrived excited to find out having had plenty of more about their future fun! The school and were keen to junior explore the classrooms and children meet some of the teachers. are They were hosted by some looking 10 and 11 year olds who forward enthusiastically led a range to seeing of Lego based activities the Year which were aimed at getting 2 children the children to interact again on their with each other and help ‘Step up Day’ Brandon: “I was very nervous about coming to junior SFC Donaldson them explore their creative in July where school but today helps to calm the nerves abilities. they will be and is a good idea. My best thing today was Bradley: playing computers.” with their new “It’s a really good idea to see big school LCPL Mummery I think the ARRC does a good job involving before arriving properly. It’s been a good fun The children had opportunities classmates and them in just about everything they can, like the day and my favourite thing was making to create pictures using Lego teacher for the cars.” William: They do a lot for the families including putting on spouse groups that go to the Royal Ascot, the “I wasn’t really nervous but it is a really bricks, design an ideal school first time. good idea and it’s nice to meet some of our events at the Hive. The Imjin Magazine also gives Cheltenham Festival and the wives choir. The Imjin in groups from Lego, make and new teachers. The best thing about today was doing lots of new activities.” great advice for them. Plus, the community on the Music Festival was the best family-oriented event race Lego cars down a specially The creative Lego day is married patch does a good job of looking out for I’ve ever seen. It makes them feel like they’re a designed ramp (several of which always seen as a great way crashed!), use the Information to introduce the children of following term. It helps to relieve some of the apprehension of each other as well. part of something. Communication and Technology the infant school to the junior starting at an unfamiliar place with unfamiliar faces and shows the (ICT) suite for computer based schools prior to arriving the infants that big school is still just as fun.

6 theIMJIN SUMMER 2016 theIMJIN SUMMER 2016 7 Welcome to the AIC The ARRC International Club (The AIC) (ARRC International Club) Who’s Who Chairwoman Secretary AIC imjin ARRC Sp Bn Helen Evans Sue Davis Editor Jill Abram theaicsecretary Julie Humbert @gmail.com Dear Families [email protected]

As I write this, the rain the world of difference. Please put a note Belgium Czech Croatia Denmark is lashing against the in your diary too that the UK Lunch is on Pascale Degroodt Republic Eljka Belas Dorthe Nielsen window, but I suppose 27th September; it’s a great way to meet Lenka Kunstovna it is typically British new friends. For those of you moving on to summer weather and of pastures new, I wish you a safe journey and course Wimbledon has hope that you have enjoyed living in this Estonia Greece just begun so it is not beautiful county of Gloucestershire. Leena Pukk Isabelle Ducret Vula Kapoula Sabine Gersdorf surprising! At this rate there will be plenty of “rain stopped play!” This is my final article for The Imjin as Tim and I leave the ARRC at the end of July. I would like to thank you all from the bottom of my Italy Latvia Lithuania Elisabetta Marinelli Inga Klavins Lina Gaubiene Jette Berfelo Over the coming summer months there will heart for your friendship and support, it has be plenty of removal lorries trundling in and been such a happy three years, with many out of your streets, please bear in mind that wonderful memories to take away with me. newcomers to Innsworth need to know about the ARRC family and all that it has to offer, a Norway Turkey USA AIC Lunch With much love to you all, Linn Mary Fjeldstad Hulya Erdogan Simona Clark Coordinator new posting is always a little daunting and Nancy Harris an extended hand of friendship can make Helen

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This is a time of the year when LATVIANS are AIC celebrating summer solstice which is the oldest and most beloved traditional holiday, with a great variety The AIC is the ARRC International Club, it is an of rituals. inclusive organisation that has been set up to meet The two-day long ancient pagan midsummer fest begins the needs of all spouses of everyone posted to, or on Līgo day, June 23rd, and concludes on ‘Jāi ’, June attached to the ARRC. 24th. Most Latvians leave their residences in the city to gather with family and friends in the countryside for all- night celebrations. On the longest day and shortest night We aim to enhance our good relationships with each of the year Latvians are making bonfires, special foods (cheese with caraway and meat or sausages on a skewer), other, and increase our understanding of each other’s Nature is at its peak at this time, and lush meadow preparing beer, performing traditional midsummer songs customs and traditions. We arrange functions and flowers, grasses, birch branches and oak leaves are used and dances to honor the setting and rising of the to festively decorate houses, animals and the celebrants events and aim to bring all partner nationalities midnight sun. themselves. involved in the ARRC, we hold monthly international coffee mornings and lunches, arrange coach trips and Everyone who has experienced this festival always other social functions throughout the year. remember it as memorable adventure. Come along with us to celebrate Latvian’s Summer Solstice in “Straumēni” at Catthorpe Manor in Leicestershire UK. Please contact [email protected] for information or with any questions. Inga Klavins

8 theIMJIN SUMMER 2016 theIMJIN SUMMER 2016 9 Wednesday 25th May, The day has If you come in a French kitchen on finally arrived! The flight was a good Coffee Mornings a week day, it’s not rare to find the one with plenty of refreshments. The family eating « tartines » (a slice stewards tell other passengers we are On Tuesday 24th of on board and request a song. We oblige of the baguette) with some Bonne May there was an at 33,000 feet with ‘Bring him home’. Maman jam and a cup of coffee or a hot chocolate. Estonian themed Thursday 26th May, We meet Paul coffee morning On Sundays, as we love to take time to eat breakfast Diary of MWC NY Mealor for the first time. He also hears hosted by Leena. There were many with the whole family, we like to eat some good TRIP OF A LIFETIME – MEMBERS OF OUR INNSWORTH us sing his debut song ‘This song of MILITARY WIVES CHOIR SING AT CARNEGIE HALL, baked goods what cover mostly « croissants » and « pain au chocolate ». It’s often daddy mine’ We have dinner at Ellen's Stardust the all year around schedule. NEW YORK diner where the waiters/resses sing to who goes to the bakery, at the corner of the street, pay their rent until their next Broadway In May 6 lucky ladies from our choir joined a band of Military Old traditions have all kinds of tricks and when he comes back the entire house is full of this spot. We recognise the first two notes Wives to sing at Carnegie Hall in New York, here is one of to make the food each time better to a song..120 Military Wives Choir join characteristic flavour of heaven: the smell of French their stories: than the last. The most important part pastries! the waiter for ‘Bring him home’ A whisper goes around, all in is to use fresh ingredients like rhubarb On a wet, cold & grey Saturday in January, I was one of 6 agreement, we leave. TIMES SQUARE FLASH MOB we sing ‘Stronger Together’ and the crowd love it. All you can see is a in the spring; all sorts of berries in the Parents and children gather around these little pieces of ladies from our choir who walked into Innsworth Mess to be greeted by 124 members of the Military Wives Choir, from sea of cameras and phones. We manage to finish before the summer and fruits such as apples in the happiness and we love to take time to speak with each 26 choirs (from the length and breadth of the UK including police arrive and tell us it’s not allowed . autumn. In the winter because of the other. Northern Ireland). Every single one of them bubbling with Friday 27th May, This is it; this is the day we’ve been cold weather, no fruits or berries could be excitement at the prospect of singing not only in New York On this French coffee morning, we tried to share with our waiting for. All of us dressed in our purple T-shirts. You grown but that’s why they used compote but at The Carnegie Hall and conducted by Paul Mealor. It can’t miss us. People are stopping us asking who we are friends a bit of our culture and we hope that everyone was bedlam!!!! of those same tasty outcomes what in those conditions and what we are doing. First we sing on the USS Intrepid enjoyed it! had a totally different but still amazingly good taste. FLASH MOB – Reading. Saturday 13th February. Lots and it’s live fed back to the UK. We sing four of our songs while waving Union Jacks and Stars and Stripes. At 1500hrs With all the sweet cakes, Estonians also have their own The French ladies of fundraising took place for our trip. This was one of our events. It was FREEZING! Five different choirs, half an we arrive at Carnegie hall for our dress rehearsal. We are favourite what has helped them through many hard times hour rehearsal and none having sung together previously. now in our formal attire of long black dresses, one brooch/ and that would be bread. Rye bread has been in use in However, WOW!!! The support we received from the people in medal/veterans badge only to be worn. Hair coiffed, make Estonia for centuries and it still plays an important role in Reading that day was heart-warming to say the least. up on and a huge smile. Everyone looks wonderful. We take every day meals. It carries many different names in there – our places and Paul walks on. We really are here!!!! It goes Sunday 1st May, our last UK rehearsal. 0830hrs sharp that’s how serious we are about the loaf. With a slice of our without a hitch our soloists are fabulous. And to top it off a arrival at our Gloucestershire bread, it’s good to also have a spread of Estonia’s famous standing ovation. The audience meeting rooms. I was left in control are absolutely fantastic. I can’t full-fat salted butter. The combined tastes will sure make of the security gate and camera, believe we’ve done it!! your taste buds tingle. no one was allowed in without a tune and a smile (Kept me amused The after show party is a The coffee morning went beautifully and sure showed for a while). Stronger Together - blast; everyone is high on the some different views to Estonia’s baking’s. one of our core songs - got us all experience. We party into the emotional as we held hands and small hours. linked arms. Nepalese themed Coffee Morning As you was held in the ARRC Officers’ Mess all remember with great success. All Gurkha ladies Turkish turned up in Sari on the day. Ladies hosted AIC Walks The fellow multinational families complimented that the a coffee morning event in food served was delicious the traditional Nepalese dishes April this year. Firstly, I am such as Chicken Curry, Pulau Rice, Momo (Dumplings), extremely delighted with the April - June 2016 The walking group has managed two good outings in the Mixed Pork Pickles, Saleroti (rice bread). To elaborate dedicated support of Turkish ladies before and after past few months despite the weather doing its best to further, Nepalese cuisine is a combination the event. thwart our plans. one we took: www. of subtle tastes and flavours - ginger, nationaltrail.co.uk/ Secondly, I have to confess that the positive feedback we In May, despite an unpromising drizzly start to the day, we took garlic, cumin, coriander, chillies, turmeric cotswold-way/ a local route starting from The Red Lion pub at Norton (GL2 9LW) received about the event was amazing as it used to be. route/cotswold- and more. I genuinely felt that the Coffee which is a mere 10 minute drive from Innsworth. The walk took I’m sure the attendance of new members after summer way-circular-walk- us south along the River Severn about 3km, through woodland Morning was atmospheric and enjoyed broadway-and- leave will provide further variety to the treats. and fields before climbing up through farmland then back to the by all. I hope there will be many more tower. start. The view that greeted us on that particular day was not the such Coffee Mornings in the future. Lastly, Since the ARRC’s traditional Coffee Morning should greatest we’ve seen, due to the low cloud, but on a fine day you can We have a break now for the summer holidays but I look forward It was an opportunity for all Gurkha be more than foods and treats, I believe we need to blend see across the Severn and into Wales. The map shows the route to welcoming any keen walkers to our next trip out in September. ladies to share the food and culture this activity with our own culture and tradition further. that we took. You will know when to turn left, away from the river, Please feel free to contact me via the AIC Facebook page if you and socialise within the community. as you will be able to see the village church on the other side. Be have any questions. So, many thanks to all who all warned, if you do this walk on a warm summer evening, and want Helen Clements On behalf of all ladies, I would like to our guests and special thanks to eat out, it’s a good idea to book a table at the pub as it gets very busy. thank the ARRC International Club to the ladies who expressed (The AIC) members who attended the their kind appreciations. For our June walk we headed off, on a beautiful sunny day, to Coffee Morning. the picturesque village of Broadway. We started from the car Warm regards, park in Church Close and headed out of the village and uphill Mrs Rekha Gurung Hülya Erdogan towards Broadway Tower Country Park. After about an hour of climbing we were rewarded with refreshment at the Morris and Brown café which welcomes walkers and serves delicious cakes. From there we walked up to Broadway tower itself then back down towards Broadway village. If you like the idea of the café and the tower, but not the walk, you can drive up there and park Future Coffee Mornings: then it’s just a 5 minute stroll along the hilltop to visit the tower 20th September - Czech Republic (www.broadwaytower.co.uk ). The following link will take you to information about a walk that is similar, but slightly shorter than the 11th October - Norway & Denemark

15th November - Germany Proposed walking dates for the autumn Thursday 15th September, Tuesday 18th October, Thursday 17th November 10 theIMJIN SUMMER 2016 LOST IN TRANSLATION Trip to Highgrove Gardens Through the generosity of HRH with the aid of our knowledgeable and garden, all were managed by 12 full time The Prince of Wales, General Evans expert guide who clearly loved her job! gardeners and 2 part time gardeners. Lost in translation is a funny column dedicated to foreigners relating an embarrassing moment (Commander ARRC) secured a tour for The house and grounds were purchased The 14 acres definitely needed these when they tried to say something in English but it somehow came out wrong ! Hopefully this will help people members of the AIC to visit the grounds over 30 years ago, and what was people! understanding each other’s language barrier and challenges better and be more understanding of foreigners and gardens of Highgrove, Prince originally pastureland and a copse has trying to improve their English on a daily basis. No shame, just fun! Charles’ family residence. been gradually transformed into a series Highgrove gardens tours are open on of beautiful and imaginative gardens. select dates between April and October; When arriving in the UK two years ago, with a wealth of my thought I was deaf.... it was hard to explain that I was not tickets must be bought in advance. See school English knowledge, I knew that I could be in some so I let him carry on! Our group of 25 met up at the reception www.Highgrovegardens.com funny or embarrassing situations! area of the house and were given a We learned that the various different Throughout my long two years many strange situations welcoming tea and coffee, and were then types of gardens were growing out away Oh, how subtle is this language! Let me tell you some of happened to me; at dinners, in a shop or at the introduced to our official guide, Etta. We from the house. An Orchard Garden, these situations: supermarket. Cashiers very often kindly speak with you but The AIC Committee are planning another had an hour and a half tour around these Thyme walk, Cottage Garden, Terrace, are not always very easy to understand! So many times I group visit to Highgrove next year. Organising stunning and fascinating gardens, our Sundial garden, Stumpery, Aberetum, was answering “yes” or “no” at random to a question which Details to follow. the tour was made so much more enjoyable Kitchen garden, Wildflower meadow, Wall could sometimes remain them speechless, or when asking Christmas me “are you ok with the packing?” I would think my car was market in a badly parked! I came back home quite embarrassed. busy, noisy and friendly And here is last one! Hollywood night atmosphere, During a dinner my husband and I were speaking about On May 6, 2016 the AIC hosted order to foster camaraderie. But its Homeland Security special someone a Spouses’ Dining In for the this formal ceremony involved agent Carrie Mathison to attend clothes and shoes with our hostess (to whom we had was second year in a row. It was the spouses of the ARRC, not our event and we even had the offered a bottle of French olive oil) when suddenly my explaining an evening of great fun and your run-of-the-mill Armed opportunity to meet Elizabeth husband asked her “when do you want me to show you the fabulous company. Service member and therefore Taylor and Marilyn Monroe. something conventional Thelma and Louise also dropped dressing?”....I looked blank! Then we got big giggles when This year’s event to me and, formalities were by for dinner but I haven’t heard we realised my misunderstanding. Funny or embarrassing mirrored a typical thrown out the from them since they left the holding my hand to my ear, I told him “Sorry I don’t hear spouse dining moments.... anyway they will remain a great souvenir of my window. Mess…I hope they are okay… very well”. He stopped speaking, watching me with an in that would English experience! apologetic look then started again louder! I realised he take place in the To keep in line with Our special evening included a States. With the the traditions of formal, yet informal itinerary of Isabelle DUCRET help and support the Dining In, we Dining In tradition via Military of some of our US planned our event Spouse Style. CPO (Chief Party first for many of the attendees. spouses, we were around a common ) Sue Davies requested Generally a “grog” is a term used able to introduce theme. Our night that the Mess be officially open to describe any combination our International took us to Hollywood for good fun and good sport. of alcoholic beverages. Rum Blenheim Cheshire Road spouses to this where all the Stars Jodi Billquist conducted the was originally used in water to formal social were out. The Invocation and a moment of keep the water from getting event. What Tewkesbury Room silence was given to our fallen rancid many many years ago. Triathlon Street Party makes this Dining at the Mess looked service members who had given But, it was explained that in In extra special is the fact absolutely lovely. Tables were the ultimate sacrifice while the present day, a grog, the Four ladies from the Innsworth The Cheshire that we held it the day before decked out in crystal stem ware; securing our freedoms across recipe, and its ceremony is a symbolic reflection of a military patch - Rosie Cullinan, Emma Road residents Military Spouse Appreciation place settings looked amazing the globe. Dinner commenced unit’s history. Rather than use Halford-MacLeod, Karen Smith rolled out their Day. The Dining In was to be a with its adorning silverware. with a delicious cold starter night of celebration to honor all Large martini and then the a recipe that traditionally stood and Annabel Parkyn - rather barbecues for one particular military unit, and ice-cold of the military spouses here at glasses were our fun began…the bravely took part in the Blenheim the ARRC. Each year, a day is centerpieces, ladies played a tasty grog was developed beers on a Triathlon on Sunday 5th of June. set aside in the United States while each table three separate in which all the ingredients rather windy, All competing with their own to recognize what a powerful was named for Minute-to-Win-it reflected that of a military personal goals and motives, they but thankfully difference spouses make in the a specific movie games to win the spouse. Once the grog was dry April Saturday made, glasses were charged managed to raise significant lives of our service members. genre. Black and ultimate prize: for their inaugural and toasts were proposed to funds by swimming, cycling and This distinctive day was created white photographs chocolate! These street party – by President Ronald Reagan in with red accent girls were top- important people in the lives running for their chosen charities hopefully the first 1984 and is celebrated on the colors filled the notch competitive of the attendees, including and Bloodwise – a blood cancer themselves. of many. The Friday before the US Mother’s room with the (and quite sly if charity. However, it was the moral children played Day in May every year. likes of actors you ask me) and Overall, the AIC Spouses’ Dining support between them - on which from Gone With were determined nerf gun wars, Traditionally, a Dining In is a In was a night of laughter and the Wind, The (…to the point they relied heavily during the scooted and biked all afternoon, while the formal military ceremony for good times. A very fitting Magnificent Seven, of cheating…I intensive training program and on adults enjoyed a few drinks, cooked sausages, members of a unit to come evening to celebrate fellow The Godfather and mean they were military spouses and thank them the day itself which proved burgers and juicy steaks and got to know their together for dinner, drinks and Casablanca. We encouraged demonstrating efficient problem for all that they do to support to be invaluable. Between fellow neighbours. It was a very relaxed and special evening activities in our attendees to come in fancy solving) to bag the delicious their service member and them there was an enormous informal affair, which took very little effort to dress and they delivered! We winnings. For three minutes in proudly stand by his/her side. support team on the day - organise and grew arms and legs after the initial idea was thrown were lucky enough to be in the the Mess, there was complete These spouses are certainly husbands, children, friends out on Facebook by Emma Halford-Macleod. Rosie Cullinan presence of Charlie’s Angels, the madness during the Purse Items the “silent ranks.” Everyone and family all arrived at kindly provided delicious homemade ice creams for all and Miana Blues Brothers and J from Men Scavenger Hunt, Movie Quote left with new friendships, Blenheim with picnics, ready Frey was subtly hiding behind the lens of her camera, perfectly in Black. The girls from Rydell Match-Up and Wrap It Up. mementos, chocolate (yay!), fun High School took a break from to support, cheer and enjoy capturing the happy moments. Even Garfield the cat came to see After the dinner buffet, the photographs and most of all, their American studies to attend a fond memory that will last a the amazing atmosphere. what all the fuss was about, albeit from a garage roof, wisely and traditional Grog Ceremony our special evening. Apparently safely out of the reach of the Labradors and Spaniels. was conducted. This special lifetime. the US government allowed Emma Halford-MacLeod portion of the evening was a Emma Halford-MacLeod Nicole Kallo

12 theIMJIN SUMMER 2016 theIMJIN SUMMER 2016 13 Innsworth Station Community INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY Some months ago I watched a documentary whose topic dealt with vulnerable families in Gloucestershire. the suffragette movement in the UK, coinciding with the release Recently Held Events All of us enjoyed a lot this night watching the of the movie “Suffragettes” staring Helena Bonham Carter, Carey movie “Suffragettes” in private screening with Mulligan and Meryl Streep (among others), a box-office success! a glass of champagne and some canapés, not MacMillan Coffee Morning 27 April 2016 This documentary really touched me. without a little wink at international famous A sweet treat for Innsworth Station community, who took part Thus was born the idea to gather Ladies on the 8 of March, as women viewed on a slideshow, ending with in the world’s biggest coffee morning in aid of MacMillan Cancer it is done at the same tombola for the greatest pleasure of the Research. The event, organised by Sgt Joanne Walker and Cpl time in many countries, Ladies! Dawn Locking, was a huge success and raised a fantastic amount a gathering in a friendly Thank you very much Ladies and thanks to of £353.13. They were overwhelmed by how much support they atmosphere with the your gesture we have the great pleasure to received from soldiers and the community, thank you to all. purpose of supporting donate £250 to The Family Haven which could a local foundation “The help vulnerable families to a brighter future. Family Haven” helping disadvantaged and Isabelle DUCRET Cheese & Nibble Night We have hosted two of these nights with cheese tasting whilst showcasing a film.

These have been a huge success with lots of support.

Ladies, do come along to our next night and sit back, relax, and enjoy ARRC Ladies Day to Ascot great company. Friday 17th June (Unofficial Armed Forces Day) On Friday 17th June, Emma Halford-Macleod organised the second ARRC Ladies day to Royal Ascot for 44 very beautifully dressed Kids Disco and elegant ladies. After an early 8.30am What a real delight seeing the 40 kids dancing away and enjoying departure, we beetled down the M4 with a some good music. newspaper and croissant in hand and spirits at an all time high. We made it into the The kids loved all the music and the games organised - dancing Windsor Enclosure, competition, musical bumps. albeit sadly slightly There were even some of the mums dancing in the background. later than planned due to unpredictable traffic, and inside the racecourse, the atmosphere was electric. After a long Kids Movie Tea Time and lazy lunch with Kids absolutely loved these nights. What more does a child want than popcorn, a hotdog and unlimited juice picnics and Prosecco, whilst watching a film of their choice? we waited with great excitement to see the Whilst mums and dads are busy catching up and drinking brews, the kids watched the hit movies Inside Out Queen come down and The Good Dinosaur, and didn’t want to go home. the racecourse on even some big winners. The day whizzed Movie tea time is hugely popular. her carriage. After a brief glimpse of Her by in a flash, and with huge smiles and a Majesty, it was time to focus on the racing. spring in the step we headed back to the Everyone seemed to be engaging with the coach. Thankfully Friday night traffic didn’t action, enjoying a flutter and there were dampen the morale on the way home and we were safely delivered back to Innsworth by our very friendly driver Dan, in his brand Pamper Night 10 June 2016 new coach. General feeling was that the day was a huge success and although the A fantastic night at the Pamper Night, starting with an arrival formula doesn’t require much improving, drink and small gift. The wonderful collection of stalls provided perhaps next year it will move back to a an interesting mix which included Shabby Chic, Forever living, Tuesday or Thursday, so as not to impinge Psychic, Just for Cosmetics, Candy Cart, Avon, Massage, on the weekend’s plans. Jules Hill has kindly Chutneys, Handcrafted bags, Beauty nails and many more. offered to organise next years trip and will It was such a lovely relaxed environment, with happy buyers and be sending dates and details out in the sellers. We hope to organise more nights like this. autumn. Emma Halford-MacLeod

14 theIMJIN SUMMER 2016 theIMJIN SUMMER 2016 15 The Brickwoods Trophy Happy Birthday, Your Majesty!

HQ ARRC Field Gun Team Hello! I am Her Majesty The Queen’s 90th Birthday Card, papers, and tell them all about my tour around the county. built from the generosity of lovely Gloucestershire and Imjin Since April I’ve met thousands of people and was signed The origins of the field gun teams in the correct plate final. Barracks. I really have had a terrific few months meeting so by representatives from all over. I was lucky enough to competition lie in the Second ARRC were placed in the Plate many people and being the centre of attention in so many attend The Queen’s Birthday Review with local VIPs and Boer War in South Africa. The 2 final along with MOD Corsham, of your photos online. Here is a little story about me and dignitaries and I was also lucky enough to make it on to the legendary story tells of the Maritime Reserve, , HMS where I’ve been since April 21st. stage at the Imjin Music Festival in front of 5000 people. Here are just some of the pictures from my time with you. siege of the British garrison in Neptune and Sultan, who were I began as an idea between Big Red Box PR and the Ladysmith in 1899. In support all seasoned crews. ARRC Public Affairs Office to help promote the Imjin I’m sorry I couldn’t see more of you along my journey. of the British Army, the Royal We made preparations for the Music Festival 2016 in celebration of The Queen’s 90th. Maybe my sibling, 91st Birthday Card, will meet you next Navy landed guns from HMS final with inspirational team With the help of The Bigger Printing Co. and some very year. I’m very thankful for everyone, especially the ARRC Terrible and Powerful to help in speeches from the likes of LCpl talented children at the Churchdown Village Junior School, Support Battalion drivers, for carrying me safely around the relief of the siege. The Naval Cooper (Skipper), CSgt Bage I was decorated with some beautiful artwork for The from mayors’ offices, to businesses, to historic landmarks Brigade transported guns over and Sgt Gray (who always has Queen. My final pieces of artwork were chosen through and eventually to Buckingham Palace on June 29th. That’s difficult terrain and brought something to say), checked our a competition with four finalists and one of them being right! I now live in Buckingham Palace, safe in my massive them into action against the strapping as white tape was the overall winner. I’ve been able to speak to the people envelope. Thanks for the memories! Boers. The “Brickwoods” Field being worn by most of the crew of Gloucestershire over the radio several times and in the Gun Competition also ran from at this stage, and checked the 1907 after the Brickwoods Gun and Limber were ready for Brewery donated a magnificent The idea of HQ ARRC entering attendance and those from the the moment we had all been Trophy to the Royal Navy. a team into this prestigious Barracks coming out to watch waiting for……. This Competition involving no event got Sgt Ham and I excited and see what all the fuss was obstacles and run on a flat especially the fact that we would about. Our first demonstration So all crews marched onto the track continues to be competed hopefully be part of the very first went really well with the Bit Drill square laid the kit in and got for on an annual basis at HMS ARRC Field Gun Team. showing the spectators each into our huddle where Skips section of the run before going motivated and calmed us down. Collingwood. This Competition Training started in February with Churchdown Village Junior School students show enthusiastic pride in their artwork being selected for the into the full run. Morale was We then moved forward to the BBC’s “Countryfile” star Adam Henson signs the card 20 May. has always been a Royal Navy a number of circuit sessions to front of The Queen’s Birthday Card, April 2016. high and the crowd were excited line with our hearts pounding event and it’s only over the last get our track fitness up. WO1 at what we had demonstrated but we remained focused on the few years that the Army have Owen Trimble (Number 1 Trainer) which lead us on to the full task ahead. The Thunder Flash decided to enter teams and worked us very hard; he knows run. Adrenaline was starting to went off and we all sprinted off have performed very well. how fit we all needed to be as kick in as we were held on the the line and completed all drills he has competed before in the line by Number 1 until we heard and pushed ourselves to the event as a wheel number. This the words “STANDBY DRILL” limit all the way to the finish line. training continued for a number then we were off. We made a HAD WE WON??? 1 minute and of months and took its toll on little mistake right in front of 27 seconds and 90 hundredths those involved with the Gun COMARRC where our wheel of a second later ARRC had truly actually arriving at the end of fell off the Limber; this didn’t been “Out, Back, and Home” and April. Certain Crew members affect us and we carried on as we bought number 1 back with started turning up to work if nothing happened, the crowd us which indicates a clean run. either yawning all day or limping cheering us on all the way to the We were narrowly beaten by from the intensity of the Circuit Command Sergeant Major HQ ARRC WO1 Pete Batley RE and ARRC Support Battalion finish line. MOD Corsham who won with a Regimental Sergeant Major WO1 Kwan Wah Cheung RLC with Gloucester Rubgy Team Members of the public taking “selfies” with the card at Gloucester Quays spread the word Session we were completing. players Billy Twelvetrees and Tom Savage sign the card. about the Imjin Music Festival. time of 1 Minute and 27 Seconds The training only got harder With the public run finished and 06 hundredths of a second. when the Gun turned up. our attention turned to the Everyvoice Children’s Choir from the Everyman Theatre in Cheltenham pose with card as Members of the public see The Queen’s Birthday Card up close 9 June 2016 at the Imjin deployment to HMS Collingwood This was a massive achievement the theatre promoted both their summer line-up and the Imjin Music Festival. Music Festival at Imjin Barracks. With training going well and only where we carried on a further 4 for a brand new crew especially a few weeks till we deployed to days’ worth of training before as only one person on the crew HMS Collingwood, we started the competition started on had ever run before and to come to have a couple of injuries, Friday afternoon. 2nd in the Plate 2 Final and 12 most notably SSgt Gilpin (Speed out of 23 teams that competed. Bump) trying to stop the gun All the way up to the using his legs; this clearly didn’t competition which started Friday Written by work and he was subsequently afternoon, training couldn’t Sgt Gray and Sgt Ham unable to train or compete. Sgt have gone any better, we were Ham also had injuries but carried completing full runs without on whilst nursing a lot of bruises any mistakes and our times and a black eye from the Limber. were coming down after every session. We had 4 timed heats The last week of training before on Friday afternoon followed by we deployed was going really a further 3 heats on Saturday well as we geared up for the morning, all designed to place Public Run with Lt Gen Evans in

16 theIMJIN SUMMER 2016 theIMJIN SUMMER 2016 17 Innsworth Station and the Allied Rapid Reaction Corps invited the famous Bootleg Beatles brought the evening to life. The festival wider Gloucestershire community to celebrate Her Majesty the was honoured to have aerial displays from the magnificent Spitfire, IMJIN MUSIC FESTIVAL 2016 Queen’s 90th Birthday, June 9 at the historic Imjin Barracks. This Hawker Hurricane and fly pasts from the ever impressive Chinook event would set a new benchmark as it was the largest event and the Apache helicopter. The crowd that formed early in the staged at the Barracks in the last 30 years. afternoon relaxed in the warm summer weather and enjoyed the wide ranging entertainment and as the sun went down the mood started to intensify as the party developed and the dancing lasted The formal Queen’s Birthday Review saw local dignitaries and long into the night. honoured guests invited to a cocktail reception hosted by

Commander ARRC Lt Gen Tim Evans CB CBE DSO. The private event was a way of thanking the influential members of the Admission was free and the tickets were available on line to the community for their continued support to the ARRC and its public and military alike. The excitement surrounding the event saw international members. Following the reception, the guests were the 5000 tickets available sold out well before the gates opened. escorted to the main festival arena where the Commander’s Review The success of the event was evident throughout the evening as and Sounding Retreat were performed by the Band and Bugles of local, military and multinational community groups shared in the the Rifles. Commander ARRC then took to the stage to welcome enjoyment of this very memorable event. the public and officially open the Imjin Music Festival 2016.

In partnership with local businesses, schools, and charities, the Young and old, serving and non-serving members of the Imjin Music Festival 2016’s main focus was to strengthen the long- community were invited for a summer evening festival full of music, standing bonds between the people of Gloucestershire and the food, historic helicopter displays, and entertainment for all ages. military community and hopefully next year’s event will be even Military bands, a Schools Music Talent competition, children’s bigger and better. entertainment and popular musical acts, including the world

18 theIMJIN SUMMER 2016 theIMJIN SUMMER 2016 19 What’s On ‘Robot’ Exhibition at Summer Fun at Birdland Summer Holiday Activities different age groups. Summer holiday activities Tadstock Music Festival Enjoy a fun filled day out this summer at Birdland Park & Gardens. 10.30am - 12pm: 3-7 years Gloucester City Museum Watch daily Penguin feeding displays, learn why Flamingos only at Nature in Art 1pm - 2.30pm: 3 -18 years at Chedworth Roman Villa 3pm - 4.30pm: 8-18 years Featuring Robots, Cyborgs and Androids from TV stand on one leg and discover so much more with the interesting Nature in Art at Wallsworth Hall is the world's TADSTOCK in association with CCP and Studio340 is proud to present its and Film Productions. first museum and art gallery dedicated to Where : Nature in Art, Wallsworth Hall, A38, annual festival for the people of Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire Keeper Talks. Twigworth, Gloucester, GL2 9PA art inspired by nature. They run creative art Enjoy a fun children’s trail and seasonal craft and beyond. Set in the heart of the picturesque Cotswolds. There will be Including Iron Man, Kryton from the TV series Red Date : Tuesday 23 - Friday 26 August 2016 activities. Be a perch for a parrot! Enjoy participative sessions where you can activities for children of all ages during the Tickets/Admission : £6 (includes free entry for a number of bands and musicians performing over the weekend but the Dwarf, Sonny from iRobot, Michael Jackson’s robot meet a variety of creatures from owls and parrots, to snakes and school holiday periods. accompanying adult) Make a mosaic or badge and then raid the dressing headline acts are being kept a secret until they walk on stage head from the ‘Moonwalker’ video, Terminator 2, lizards. Afterwards, visit the outdoor encounters area and discover Contact phone : 01452 731422 up baskets to fashion yourself as a Roman. amongst many other famous faces. tortoises, rabbits and chickens. Themes vary across the holidays but include http://natureinart.org.uk Trail free. Some activities at an additional charge Then take an adventure into the Jurassic Journey on the search for Paper Sculpture Lizard, Make a Clay Vessel, Wire nd th Where :Gloucester City Museum & Art Gallery, Brunswick 2 -5 Where : Kencot Hill Farm, Kencot, near Lechlade, Glos. GL7 3QY Road, Gloucester, GL1 1HP dinosaurs. See how many life-sized dinosaurs you can spot before Sculpture, Paper Making, Finger Print Doodles, th th Where : Chedworth Roman Villa, Yanworth, Nr. Cheltenham, Date : Saturday 16 July - Saturday 27 August 2016 uncovering some fossils of your own in the Dino-Dig. Origami, Sun Print Photography, The Art of Print Gloucestershire, GL54 3LJ Date : Friday 26 - Monday 29 August 2016 August 9 -12 Time : 10am – 4pm Making, Painting Party, Landscapes in Textiles, Date : Monday 1 - Wednesday 31 August 2016 Where : Birdland, Rissington Road, Bourton-on-the Water, Glos. GL54 2BN th th Time : 10.30am – 4.30pm Time : Opens on Friday 26th August at 2.00 pm. Closes on Sunday 29th August at Tickets/Admission : Adults: £5, concessions £3, family (up to Weaving and many many more. 4.30 pm. 2 adults 5 children) £12 Date : Saturday 23 July – Tuesday 30 August 2016 16 - 19 Tickets/Admission : National Trust members free. Standard Contact phone : 01452 Time : 10am - 4pm On each day, three sessions are run, the rd th Admission prices apply. Tickets/Admission : Tickets are available to buy on line. Early bird Tickets/Admission : Buy online to save 10% Contact phone : 01242 890256 396131 activities are based on the themes above but for 23 - 26 discounts available with family weekend tickets from £55.00 http://venues.gloucester.gov. th Contact phone : 01451 820480 th th st http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ st st http://tadstock.co.uk/ st st uk/freetime/museums/ 16Jul-27 http://www.birdland.co.uk/ 23Jul-30 30 - 31 chedworth-roman-villa 1 -31 1 -31

growing competition, Onion eating Fosseway Artists at Northanger Abbey at the Everyman Newent Onion Fayre contest, Food Festival, Dog Show, Classic Car Rally at Sudeley Castle & Comedy & Curry Night at Nature in Art Studio Theatre 2016 Live music, Street fayre and Gardens Whitemead Forest Park A special exhibition at Wallsworth Hall. Box Tale Soup return with their version of Jane Austen’s classic with two Onion, onions and more onions at the Newent entertainment, Craft stalls, Food With kind permission of the family, this event will be held on the private Enjoy an evening of laughter and curry in the Forest. A diverse show of paintings, prints human performers and seven handmade puppets. Onion Fayre 2016! and drink stalls, Fun fair including North Lawn, directly in front of the Castle for a spectacular backdrop Featuring three of the best comedians from the UK comedy and sculpture which demonstrate the Northanger Abbey tells the story of the young, naïve and unlikely heroine Helter-skelter and Big Wheel and once again! circuit that will have you laughing out loud in no time! It’s a inspiration that this established local group Catherine Morland. We follow her to Bath where she is introduced into The Newent Onion Fayre is a great day out much more. Car clubs & groups who register together will be designated their own fun night but not for the easily offended, as the comedians for all the family with so many activities and has drawn from the natural world. Founded Society and the delights of the Gothic novel. We see her falling in love Where :Newent town centre, parking area on the lawn. There is a fee of £5 per car inc. driver & guest work their hardest to bring the roof down. Also included in the things to see and do including the tradtional in 1965, this is their second exhibition at with the dashing, witty (if mildly sarcastic) Henry Tilney and we watch with Gloucestershire when registered by 16th September (Fee of £15 if arriving on day) price is a delicious one course curry in the price – the perfect onion eating contest, best onion and other Nature in Art. horror as she allows her overactive imagination to get the better of her. Date : Saturday 10 September 2016 Display cars should arrive between 8:30am and 9:30am and the display night out! It is a heartwarming love story with genuine laugh-out-loud humour and competitions and even the chance to enjoy is on the North Lawn from 10am until 4pm. To register your car for display Where :Nature in Art, Wallsworth Hall, A38, some onion soup! Time : Festivities commence at 10am Over 18’s seated event. Twigworth, Gloucester, GL2 9PA dark, melodramatic Gothic horror! please complete the form available from the website: til late Where : Whitemead Forest Park, Parkend, Nr. Lydney, GL15 4LA Date : Tuesday 6 - Sunday 18 September 2016 Where :Everyman Studio Theatre, The Everyman Theatre, Regent Street, Cheltenham, Newent Onion Fayre 2016 events and Where : Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe, Glos. GL54 5JD Date : Friday 30 September 2016 Time : Tues-Sun 10am-5pm GL50 1HQ things to do and see including the Onion Cost : Free Date : Sunday 18 September 2016 Time : 7pm September Tickets/Admission : Adults £5.25, concessions (over Date : Thursday 8 – Saturday 10 September 2016 Time : 10am to 4pm Tickets/Admission : £12.50 per adult including a one course curry buffet 60s, under 16s) £4.75, under 8s free Time : Eves 7.45pm; Sat Mat 2pm Tickets/Admission : Included with general admission price Contact phone : 01594 560400 to book Contact phone : 01452 731422 Tickets/Admission :£11.50 Also see : Events at Sudeley Castle Also see : Whitemead Forest Park http://natureinart.org.uk/ th Contact phone : Box office: 01242 572573 th th http://www.sudeleycastle.co.uk/visit-us/events/ th http://www.boundlessbreaks.co.uk/holidayparks/whitemead/ th 6-18 http://www.everymantheatre.org.uk/ 8-10 10 18 whatsonwhitemead 30

2016 British Wildlife Photography Day Out with Thomas at Dean Forest Railway Adult mosaic workshop at Chedworth Forever Jackson at the Everyman Awards at Nature in Art All aboard for a Day Out With Thomas! Roman Villa Theatre A special exhibition at Wallsworth Hall. Meet Thomas the Tank Engine™ and his friends, who are waiting to meet you at Dean Forest Railway. Join professional mosaicist Erica Bibbings and create a mosaic A stunning celebration of the legendary King of Pop and all his greatest masterpiece. Decorate your home in style or give as a gift. hits with the amazing Robin Parsons and a multi-talented cast, Experience a ride on a real steam engine The first post-launch display of all the winning images from authentically re-creating the sounds, the looks and the moves with this renowned competition focusing on British fauna and flora. Lunch and materials included. Booking essential. Shake hands with The Fat Controller awesome accuracy, delivering a powerhouse performance that is thrilling Extraordinary pictures of our rarest animals and the wildlife on Where :Chedworth Roman Villa, Yanworth, Nr. Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54 audiences wherever it plays. Backed by one of the finest creative teams our doorstep. Take part in Thomas themed activities in the Imagination Station 3LJ in the UK, the legacy of the world record breaking phenomenon that is Where :Nature in Art, Wallsworth Hall, A38, Twigworth, Gloucester, GL2 9PA The entrance price includes all the above and much more including Brake Van Rides with Thomas, Unlimited Date : Saturday 15 October 2016 Michael Jackson lives on in this superbly produced show. Travel on Daisy and The Big Steam Train, Thomas & Friends Re-enactments, Storytelling whilst travelling on Where : Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL50 1HQ Date : Tuesday 13 September - Sunday 13 November 2016 Time : 10.00am – 4.00pm board Daisy the Diesel and Day Out With Thomas Stickers & Certificate. Date : Wednesday 26 October October Time : 10am-5pm Tickets/Admission : Booking essential; charge £50 Where :Dean Forest Railway, Norchard, Forest Road, Lydney, Glos. GL15 4ET Time : 7.45pm Tickets/Admission : Adults £5.25, concessions (over 60s, under 16s) £4.75, Date : Friday 28 - Sunday 30 October 2016 Contact phone : 0844 2491895 to book under 8s free Time : From 10.45am Tickets/Admission : £23.50 http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/chedworth-roman-villa Contact phone : 01452 731422 Tickets/Admission : Online prices - adult £14, child £8 (2-16yrs), family £42 (2 + 2). Contact phone : Box office: 01242 572573 th th Contact phone : Info: 01594 845840 Booking line 01594 841164 th th th th http://natureinart.org.uk/ 13 Sep-13 http://www.deanforestrailway.co.uk/ 28 -30 15 http://www.everymantheatre.org.uk/ 26

Bonfire & Fireworks Night at Hillside Brewery A Tale of Two Cities at the Everyman Theatre Another great bonfire and fireworks evening for all the family to enjoy. By Charles Dickens Cattle Country Adventure Park At Cattle Country you will find a whole range of activities to keep you and the whole family happy. There will be locally sourced hot food & a variety of drinks available to purchase Presented by Touring Consortium Theatre Company and Royal & Derngate on the night including Hillside Brewery beers for all you real ale enthusiasts plus Northampton We have both indoor and outdoor attractions to cope with the unpredictable British weather... why not become a fan of Cattle Country on Facebook to see photos of all our yummy mulled cider! attractions? “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was To promote safe driving, designated drivers will be offering free soft drinks upon the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity,…” Here is a list of some of the things you and the family can enjoy: New for 2015 our ‘Animal Experience Centre’ offers a chance for visitors to get up close and personal with presenting their car park ticket. all types of farmyard animals. Look out for bottle feeding at certain times of the year and Guinea Dickens considered his novel, A Tale Of Two Cities the best story he had ever Where :Hillside Brewery, Holly Bush Farm, Ross Road, Longhope, Glos, GL17 0NG written. Interweaving one family’s intensely personal drama with the terror and Pig handling when we are open throughout the season. Date : Saturday 5 November 2016 chaos of the French Revolution, it is an epic story of love, sacrifice and redemption amidst horrific violence and world changing events. Time : 6pm - 9pm Where : Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL50 1HQ THE KIDS’ BERKELEY CASTLE November Tickets/Admission : Entry is Free Tickets for the car park are £5 per vehicle, £10 per mini-bus Date : Tuesday 15 – Saturday 19 November 2016 Permanent Be king of the castle and battle out an adventure in our castle. With 5 towers, 4 bridges, 3 different levels and a 40 metre zip wire, you’ll have hours of fun in this young Time : Eves 7.45pm; Thu and Sat Matinees 2pm Contact phone : 01452 830 222 Tickets/Admission : £15 - £30 knight’s th Contact phone : Box office: 01242 572573 th - th http://www.hillsidebrewery.com/ dream. 5 http://www.everymantheatre.org.uk/ 15 19 JUMPING PILLOWS These two huge inflatable jumping pillows are suitable for all ages, with the smaller pillow reserved just for little ones. We also do our best to ensure that the heights and Santa Specials at Dean Forest Railway ‘The Valley in the Glass’ at Nature in Art sizes of people taking part are similar to minimise risk of injury.Kids will love bouncing around on the pillow – how long can you go without falling over? SPLASH POOL Santa Specials at Dean Forest Railway is an exciting and wonderful way to start your A special exhibition at Wallsworth Hall. An uplifting and thought- A great way for kids to cool off and have fun, the Splash Pool is available from the Whitsun half term until September and is open from 10am – 4.30pm. PICNIC AND Christmas festivities! provoking exhibition of glass sculpture, photographs and sounds by BARBECUE AREAS glass artist Amanda Lawrence, inspired by four years of walking and Imagine the excitement - the sound of a steam train pulling you through the mysterious forest listening in Gloucestershire’s iconic Slad Valley. We have plenty of space on the field and under canopies for picnics. We also have a barbecue area; please notify a member of staff before starting. Alternatively, visit the as Santa moves through your train to meet each child at your reserved seats! Don’t forget to Retreat Cafe or one of our other catering outlets for hot and cold meals, snacks, drinks and ice creams. bring your cameras to snap the magical moment when each youngster talks to Santa! Where :Nature in Art, Wallsworth Hall, A38, Twigworth, Gloucester, GL2 9PA Check website for opening times as this varies over the summer period. Where : Dean Forest Railway, Norchard, Forest Road, Lydney, Glos. GL15 4ET Children 3-17 - £9.95 per person Date : Tuesday 22 November - Sunday 18 December 2016 Tel: Call us: 01453 810510 Adults - £9.25 per person Date : Weekends from 10 - 21 & 24 December 2016 Time : Tues-Sun 10am-5pm Cattle Country Adventure Park, Age 0-2 - Free Time : 11.30am. 1pm & 2.30pm Tickets/Admission : Adults £5.25, concessions (over 60s, under 16s) December £4.75, under 8s free Berkeley Heath Farm, Berkeley,Glos, Tickets/Admission : TBC £13. Book online or by phone. Concessions (Senior citizens, disabled and carers) Contact phone : 01452 731422 GL13 9EW. Contact phone : 01594 845840 Group Ticket (4 or more people) - £8.75 per person th st th http://natureinart.org.uk/ th st www.cattlecountry.co.uk http://www.deanforestrailway.co.uk/ 10 -21 & 24 22 Nov-18

20 theIMJIN SUMMER 2016 theIMJIN SUMMER 2016 21 Gloucester Rugby Junior Camps. These Junior Camps are run throughout the year, including every half term. Led by former Gloucester Rugby and Samoan ARRC Support Battalion international player Terry Fanolua and our experienced Community Rugby Coaches, our junior camps provide a fun and friendly environment to allow kids to learn or improve their game. The camps skills session will focus on the following: Community Engagement Handling – The basic principles Decision Making – The fundamentals of the game understanding, evasion and attacking play. With Emerson Green Scout Group Contact – Tackle technique, rucking, mauling and defensive systems. In May, the Light Aid cam cream. LCpl Brown Running – The principles of speed and agility. Detachment (LAD) of set up a cam net around Analysis – Used to improve game understanding. ARRC Sp Bn went to the Land Rover to show Permanent Team Building – A vital element that means the difference between victory and defeat. Emerson’s Green Primary how to ‘cam up’ a vehicle Junior camps cater for all abilities and welcome both boys and girls between the ages of 8 and 13. Girl only camps are also run. School to conduct Ex also. BADEN BRUNEL, an event For any questions or more information, please contact [email protected] or call 01452 872287. LCpl Gray, our resident to demonstrate basic armourer, gave a short military skills and REME lesson looking at three specific tasks to the 1st weapon systems that Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens Bristol Scout Group that the Army commonly uses A fantastic day out in the Cotswolds for all the family awaits at the Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens - dogs are welcome too! are based there. - the SA80 Rifle, Light Cotswold Wildlife Park is set in 160 acres of parkland and gardens around a listed Victorian Manor House and has been open to the public since 1970. The Beavers, Cubs and Support Weapon and Stroll around Cotswold Wilidlife Park & Gardens and enjoy uninterrupted views of the animals, so it feels as though you are in a wild setting. There are animals galore that you can get up close to. Watch Rhinos graze on the lawns in front of the Gothic Manor House. Scouts were broken General Purpose Machine down into groups to Gun. The Scouts were Walk up the Giraffe walkway and get eye-to-eye with these amazing creatures or explore the Walled Garden’s Tropical House with free roaming sloth, birds and bats. Watch the Penguin’s being fed and then get up close with the Lemurs in their free-roaming Madagascar Exhibit. Why not take a ride on ‘Bella the Train’ around the Park, or explore go around the stands given the chance to aim the extensive adventure playground. that we had prepared through the sights, cock http://www.cotswoldwildlifepark.co.uk/ for them, the first being the weapons and fire Chemical, Biological, off the action. The last

Permanent Day Tickets Children (aged 3-16 Infant (under 3): FREE E-Ticket Prices Children (aged 3-16 Infant (under 3): FREE Radiological and Nuclear stand was a crane game inclusive): £10 inclusive): £9.50 Adults: £15 Over 65's: £10 Adults: £14 Over 65's: £9.50 (CBRN) protection led with our recovery vehicle, by Cpl Taylor-Radmore the SVR. Sgt Bell and and LCpl Carter. They LCpl Lilley showed them demonstrated the how to use the remote donning and doffing of control for the crane and Sanford Parks Lido the respirator, and the they completed small Set within four acres of landscaped gardens in the heart of Cheltenham, Sandford Parks Lido is a heated outdoor swimming resort providing a great day out for all the family. The Lido is a youngster’s paradise with slides, a children’s pool and a paddling pool providing hours of fun. Parties can be held during normal opening hours, while Scouts were given the challenges with it. there’s the option to hire out the children’s pool exclusively on Saturday and Sunday mornings between 10 and 11am. For older children there is also the 50-metre main opportunity to go ‘Full The day was successful pool, which is an ideal place for the more serious swimmer to train with three lanes reserved most days. Plus, the on-site café serves tasty hot food and cold drinks.The Romeo’ – putting on the Lido runs one-to-one swimming tuition for all levels and during the summer holidays there’s the option of enrolling in the intensive swim school. Sandford Parks Lido is open in showing the Scout whole suit, including from Saturday 9 April to Saturday 8 October 2016. Group the work that we boots and gloves. The Keynsham Road, Cheltenham, do, and it was also a fun second stand in the evening for everyone GL53 7PU. rotation was camouflage involved. ARRC Sp Bn Tel: 01242 524430 and concealment. First LAD is looking forward www.sandfordparkslido.org.uk Cpl Paine and LCpl to the next community Permanent Tompkins demonstrated engagement we have the correct use of All Day Rates Family of 2 - £6.70 Family of 3 - £11.20 Family of 4 - £13.60 planned, to Churchdown personal camouflage and Adult - £4.60 Concession* - £2.50 Under 5’s - Free! Community Centre. then the Scouts showed them how to do it properly Cfn Cole by covering them both in

ARRC Support Battalion Who we are, what we do ARRC Sp Bn is a multi to security to food. In lessons for HQ ARRC. RLC provide drivers and Sp Bn has welcomed cap-badge, multi-trade Imjin Barracks, we have Lt Col Abram MBE is chefs, the RE deliver a large cohort of organisation whose diverse responsibilities both our Commanding power and heating to the Gurkhas from Queen’s tasks include supporting that support the Officer and the Station SWE and the RGR are Own Gurkha Logistic HQ ARRC and 1 UK Sig station, ranging from Commander. responsible for security Regiment and Queen’s Bde. On exercise we providing chefs to on deployment. There Gurkha Engineers. ARRC Sp Bn is a provide the Staff Working the different messes, are 17 different cap- They have also been diverse organisation, Environment (SWE) – conducting white fleet badges within ARRC Sp joined by Gurkhas in key predominantly made basically office space details, running the Bn, with a huge amount appointments and roles up of soldiers from the – and Real Life Support gym, providing support of skills and experience throughout the Battalion. Royal Logistic Corps, (RLS) – everything to the med centre and between them. Royal Engineers and Lt E Field from accommodation presenting basic training Royal Gurkha Rifles. The In recent months, ARRC

22 theIMJIN SUMMER 2016 theIMJIN SUMMER 2016 23 NEWS FROM STATION HEADQUARTERS Well hello again from Station Headquarters. Summer is here, though to judge by the amount of rain that we had in June, you would not think so. However, it must be summer as Andy Murray is doing us proud at Wimbledon and the Welsh Team are having a great run in the Euros. Last time I wrote I said that I had planted this year’s potatoes on my allotment. Time marches on and now we are eating them. Nothing beats some new grown potatoes, preferably with a little butter. As Homer Simpson might say, “Hmmmmm, new potatoes”. Summer Activities. We are not going away anywhere too exotic this year, though I am planning to get some serious photography done in Wales. Mind you, JCCC working to lay our fallen you don’t have to go far from here to find plenty of things to do in Summer. Within an hour or so drive we have zoos and safari parks, heritage steam railways, a Victorian Town, industrial museums, cave heroes to rest 100 years on complexes and much more. The Families Office has details of many Whilst many of you may know the Joint Casualty and Compassionate Centre (JCCC) for their role in providing a compassionate such attractions. Do try to visit some of them. The photo shows a casework service worldwide, what you may not know, is that there is a team dedicated to historic commemorative casework too. The narrow gauge steam engine being prepared for action. The Welsh Commemorations team in JCCC work tirelessly to lay fallen Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen to rest from historic campaigns over the past 100 Highland Railway, within an easy drive from Innsworth, has several years. The team work to identify recently discovered service personnel’s remains from historic campaigns, bury unknown personnel where engines like this one. Well worth a visit. identification is not possible and trace surviving relatives. The team also arrange rededication Cycling. services for personnel who had previously been buried as unknown. Working closely with Partner Nations, the Single Services, Commonwealth War Graves Commission and where I have noticed several cases of cyclists riding on the wrong side of the road, both in camp and outside. Today, 5th July, there was a very possible relatives of the fallen, the team provide a unique service which honours those killed in near miss in camp when a cyclist, going the wrong way round a roundabout, almost collided with a car coming the other way. In most of our married quarters areas and on camp we have a 20 mph speed limit. However, for a cyclist or pedestrian, being hit by a car at 20 mph is historic campaigns such as the First and Second World Wars. no joke. I do ask all, motorists, cyclists and pedestrians alike to have courtesy for other road users and to observe the rules of the road. Throughout 2016, the Commemorations team will arrange 39 services across France, Belgium, Italy, Germany, Denmark and The Netherlands. One of these services was that of Marine David Dogs. Williams, 41 Commando Royal who was buried on 8 June 2016. David Williams was born No, I am not going to moan about dog mess being left around the place. In fact, just the opposite. I want to congratulate all responsible in 1923 and grew up in Old Colwyn, North Wales. By October 1940, David had volunteered for dog owners on what seems to have been a fall in the instances of dog fouling around the area. Well done the dog owners, and to those military service with the serving in Sicily, Italy, Normandy and The Netherlands. who still fail to pick up, get a grip. As I mentioned in the last article, we now have a new dog called Raffles. He is a Rotweiler Doberman On 1 February 1945, 41 Commando became responsible for the Waspik sector of the Maas River cross, and it has to be said that he is a fine looking dog. I call him a bit of a poser. However, I was not prepared for the reply I got when I Front in The Netherlands. On 5 February 1945 a snatch patrol to bring back a prisoner of war mentioned this to a lady friend of mine. She said “You would be a poser if you were as good looking as your dog”. Cheek! from enemy territory on the other side of the river was abandoned due to adverse weather Look After Your Home. conditions. They were forced to leave their collapsible canvas assault boat on the enemy side of the river bank. Y Troop, of which David was a member, was sent to retrieve the boat. Whilst I hope that everyone has a good Summer, and I hope we have lots of fine weather. Although June was a bit of a washout, as I write this it is lovely and sunny outside. Many of you will be going away for the holidays. If you do, think about the safety of your home while you are bringing it back across the water, it capsized and David was swept away by the current. It is away. A few tips to keep the criminals away are: thought that his body was eventually recovered from the water and buried in a shallow field grave on the banks of the river. Let a neighbour know when you will be away and ask them to keep an eye on the house for you. If they spot anything suspicious they can call the police. In 2010, human remains were discovered during a military exercise near the town of Waalwijk. The Dutch Army’s Recovery and Identification Unit recovered the remains and in 2015, a Put a lock on your garden gate. Many criminals will be put off if they cannot get easy access to a property. definitive identification was made by means of DNA match with a half-sister; the remains were Ask a neighbour to park their car on your driveway when you are away, and ask them to back the car up against the garage door. those of David Williams. The JCCC worked closely with the Dutch Military authorities throughout Another thing that I have found useful is to buy one of those plug socket timers from a hardware store or a DIY shop. They can be to arrange a burial for Marine Williams will full military honours. Members of the Royal Marines programmed to switch on and off at various times. Use one of them to make lights come on and off, even to switch a radio or television on travelled to Wespick for the service whilst The Royal Netherlands Marine Corps provided a and off at random times. They can put criminals off, and the best thing is that they cost less than £10. band and a firing party. The service was attended by David’s half-sister along with military Also, never leave windows open when you are not in the house. It takes a thief only a few minutes to get in through an open window and representatives from both Great Britain and The Netherland’s. Local residents of Wespick also help himself to someone else’s property. In hot weather it is tempting to throw the windows open wide to get a good air flow through the gathered to pay their respects to this brave young Marine who died over 70 years ago. house. However, never leave them open when you go out, even if you are only going to a neighbour’s house or to the local shop. Remember, if you do spot anything suspicious, report it to the Police on: 101 If there is an emergency or if you see a crime actually taking place call: 999 Above all though, remember that we do live in a low crime area, and if you are going away, do have a fantastic time and enjoy your holiday. And Finally! By the time you read this, the Euros and Wimbledon will be long gone, but as I write, both are still at the quarter final stage. I want to make my predictions before the results are known; just in case anyone says I was just being wise after the event. Andy Murray is going to win Wimbledon and Wales are going to beat Germany in the finals of the Euros. Cymru am Byth! Scots Waheh!. Best wishes to you all, Bernard Barton-Ancliffe. [email protected] Clockwise from top left: Australian and British Defence Attaché laying a wreath in Belgium, Military Padres at a service in France, War Memorial, Service for Marine Williams in Welspick, members of The Royal Netherlands Marine Corps at the service in Welspick and Marine David Williams.

24 theIMJIN SUMMER 2016 theIMJIN SUMMER 2016 25 THE SERVANT QUEEN

white, and then she was anointed with oil and set apart to serve her people in the strength God provides: a profound and holy moment. And this illustrates an integral link between her faith and her service.

Six months before her coronation she asked the people of the Commonwealth to: upcoming “Pray that God may give me wisdom and strength to carry out the solemn promises I shall be making, and that I may faithfully serve Him and you all the days of my life.” EVENTS More recently she has said: ININ THE THE INNSWORTH INNSWORTH STN STN COMMUNITY COMMUNITY CENTRE CENTRE “I have been – and remain – very grateful to you for your (July(July - October- October 2016) 2016) prayers and to God for his steadfast love. I have indeed seen his faithfulness.” CakeCake Decorating Decorating for for Children Children ThursdayThursday 21 21 July July 10001000 – 1100– 1100 In a recent book, “The Servant Queen” produced by the MondayMonday 25 25 July July 10001000 – 1500– 1500 tbc tbc Bible Society, the Queen refers to the changes she has DayDay trip trip to to Slimbridge Slimbridge Wetlands Wetlands Centre Centre seen in her lifetime:. 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KidsKids Disco Disco FridayFriday 14 14 October October 1700 1700 – 1900– 1900 ThursdayThursday 27 27 October October 1600 1600 – 1730– 1730 She then speaks of the poem she gave to her father, HalloweenHalloween Mask Mask Decorating Decorating King George VI in 1939. After the loss of nine million HalloweenHalloween Fancy Fancy Dress Dress Disco Disco FridayFriday 28 28 October October 1630 1630 – 1800– 1800 British and Commonwealth soldiers over 20 years HalloweenHalloween Stop Stop Off Off Café Café MondayMonday 31 31 October October 16301630 – 1900– 1900 previously, the world plunged into another war which (Hot(Hot drinks drinks available available whilst whilst out out trick trick or or A canopy of cloth of gold is placed over Elizabeth II by the promised greater loss, devastation and suffering. As four Garter Knights prior to her anointing by the Archbishop he prepared his Christmas speech, the young princess treating)treating) of Canterbury at coronation ceremonies in London’s handed her Father a poem called ‘The Gate of the Year’. Westminster Abbey, on June 2, 1953 ‘I said to the man who stood at the Gate of the Year, Tickets Tickets for for these these events events must must be be booked booked and and paid paid for for in in advance, advance, at at the the Welfare Welfare , INTERCONTINENTALE/AFP/File “Give me a light that I may tread safely into the unknown” Office.Office. ‘And he replied, “Go out into the darkness, and put your hand into the hand of God. Today we take television for granted, but 63 years ago COFFEECOFFEE MORNINGS MORNINGS / AFTERNOONS/ AFTERNOONS That shall be to you better than light, and safer than a there were parts of the UK that could not receive a (Innsworth(Innsworth Stn Stn Community Community Centre, Centre, The The Beacons Beacons Childrens Childrens Centre Centre Kingsway, Kingsway, known way”.’ signal. When the decision was taken to broadcast the TewkesburyTewkesbury Wheatpieces Wheatpieces Community Community Centre) Centre) coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, great effort was made These words were broadcast around the world and to build transmitters to bring the event to the whole strengthened and stirred the hearts of millions in that TuesTues 6 September6 September 1000 1000 – 1200– 1200 nation. On the day two thirds of the population watched dark and terrible time. 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26 theIMJIN SUMMER 2016 theIMJIN SUMMER 2016 27 Discounted Tickets Chepstow/ Security For Local Attractions Available From Your Welfare Office Innsworth HIVE Measures For Hello, my name is Sarah Stokes, and I am the HIVE Information Support Officer for Innsworth. Your Home In I am based at Chepstow, while remotely covering Innsworth, Brecon, and the Reservists in Wales. The Summer The HIVE is an information network available to all members of the Service community. It serves both married and single personnel, together with their families, Months dependants and civilians employed by the Services. The Innsworth Stn Welfare Office has discounted tickets for the To Book Tickets for the Attractions above local attractions. The tickets are available to all Service The Summer months are now upon us, with the lighter The discounted tickets for the Attractions, at £10 for 4 people or To find out about relocation, local unit and civilian personnel, civil servants and their families who live at or work & longer evenings. We’d like to remind residents to £2.50 individual, are available from the Welfare Office. All tickets facilities, places of interest, schools and further within Innsworth Stn. be extra vigilant and ensure the security of your are booked and paid for in advance. education, housing, transition, employment and training Bristol Aquarium & Zoo are in the Bristol area, about 40 miles; opportunities in your local area, please contact the HIVE. home and items. Do put away any items and ensure To book the tickets, go to the Welfare Office, confirm availability Cattle Country Park is south of Gloucester, about 40 miles; that your garages, sheds and vehicles are locked & for the date you wish to go, complete a booking form and pay A couple of suggestions, if you haven’t already done so Noahs Ark Zoo Farm Park is south of Bristol, about 44 miles; secured, particularly after use. for the tickets. Tickets are collected from the Welfare Office or sign up to the Defence Discount Card, this can easily Slimbridge Wetlands Centre is south of Gloucester, about 20 Guardroom, on the day of the visit; tickets are returned to the be done on line for a small fee. There is a huge range miles. Guardroom at the end of the visit. of discounts been added regularly that can be seen Mark Your Property advertised on the HIVE It is advisable to book tickets in advance to ensure that you get It’s a good idea to take a photo of bicycles, garden and Blog. the date you wish and the number of tickets required, particularly other equipment, and security mark those items for during the summer months. If you have recently moved identification purposes. into the area, please take the time to register on Contact the Welfare Office for further information – 01452 362550 the electoral roll, allowing Going Away / extn 4550, you the right to vote, If you are planning on going away over the Summer or [email protected] information found at www. leave period. Remember to: gov.uk/electoral-register. • Cancel milk and papers Finally please take a look at the HIVE Blog, this is Put your alarm on if fitted updated regularly with education news, discounts, • Registering With A Doctors’ Surgery events and more at www.chepstowhive.blogspot.co.uk • Use timer switches, upstairs and downstairs although it may be called Chepstow HIVE Blog, the When you move into the staff will assist with the Welfare Office. - ILO for this letter (01452 • Tell your neighbours and give them your contact area, it is important to registering process. 712612 extn 5000). information is relevant to all. Photo identification can be number. register your family with the You will need to take a a passport or photo driving If you require any information please contact me. nearest Doctors’ Surgery to completed ‘Family Doctor licence. Proof of residency your SFA, before they may Sarah Stokes, HIVE Information Support Officer Services Registration’ form can be a document with GLOUCESTER POLICE - CONTACT NUMBERS need medical treatment. A Tel: 01291 645441 (form NHS GMS1), your new address – utility Should you see or hear anything suspicious in your list of Surgeries near to the bill, bank statement. Email: [email protected] street, please report it to the Police - SFA area you live is in your 2 forms of photo HIVE Opening Hours: Welcome Pack. identification and proof If you are asked to provide Non-emergency 101 of residency with you to a letter confirming that your Mon-Thurs 0830-1630, Fri 0830-1600 To register with a Surgery, Emergency 999 register. The Registration family are entitled to NHS either telephone or visit the form is available from the care & treatment, please Surgery, and the Reception Surgery, and also from the contact Suzanne Harding INNSWORTH STATION FRESHERS FAIR Absence From School WEDNESDAY 14 SEPTEMBER 2016 Only a school can authorise an Holidays in Term Time for periods of unauthorised absence. 1000 – 1400hrs absence from school. If your child Time off for family holidays is not Please contact your child’s school At the ARRC Officers Mess Everyone welcome is ill or cannot go to school for some a right. Schools have discretion head teacher, for further information reason, you need to contact the in ‘exceptional circumstances’ to about absences from school and the Come along and meet with and find out more from representatives of school immediately to tell them. authorise a holiday, if they believe it school’s policies. theatres, car sales, animal services, churches, museums, insurance services, The school will then decide if it can is for a genuine reason. You can be schools & nurseries, and many more. authorise the absence. given a Penalty Notice or prosecuted For further details contact Sue Miles, Innsworth Stn Welfare Office, extn 4553 / 01452 362553 or email [email protected]

28 theIMJIN SUMMER 2016 theIMJIN SUMMER 2016 29 SOCIAL MEDIA International KEEPING UP TO DATE BETWEEN EDITIONS OF Lunches Join us at our monthly International lunches – an THE IMJIN MAGAZINE opportunity to experience the food, drink and The Station Welfare Office now families and personnel of Innsworth Events advertised within this hospitality of each Partner Nation. has two additional military Station. www.facebook.com/groups/ magazine. If you are not already a Every month, a different nation takes a turn at hosting personnel that are working hard to arrccommunity member of either of these groups develop the social media aspects but are interested in this method of an International Lunch. The lunch usually consists of a of how information, in particular communication, then simply follow the welcome drink followed by a two or three course meal ARRC Sp Bn Community. Another welfare, gets to the audience links above to the relevant group, and or buffet, with coffee, all for £15. The menus and recipes that need it. The trusted ‘mail closed group site aimed at the site admin team will add you to for each recent lunch are given here so you can try and drop’ leaflets will still be used providing information for the the relevant Group. but increasingly more and more families and personnel of ARRC Sp recreate the delicious dishes at home. At lunch, there of the events advertised in this Bn. www.facebook.com/groups/ is a raffle with prizes from the host nation and you will arrcspbncommunity For further information contact the magazine will also be advertised also learn a little bit about that nation, as well as the via two Facebook sites: UWO Social Media Team on 01452 362561 or extn 4561 opportunity to meet new people and catch up with some All relevant welfare and update familiar faces. Lunches are organized by the AIC and are ARRC Community. A closed group messages are posted to both open to every spouse and partner of every rank. They run site aimed at providing information sites, including information and the from 12:15 to 2pm promptly. and a discussion forum for all ability to ‘sign up’ for the Upcoming Keep an eye on the AIC Facebook page for details. You can sign up in person in the Officers’ Mess, or by phone 01 452 712 x 6225 or via REGULAR WEEKLY ACTIVITIES IN THE email [email protected] INNSWORTH STATION COMMUNITY CENTRE Remember to sign in using your spouse’s Mess number or pay cash a week before the event at the latest. Monday: 0930 – 1130 Parents & Tots 1750 – 2045 Beavers & Scout Ladies’ lunches coming up: 27th September - UK Tuesday: 1800 – 1930 Junior Youth Club 8-11 years October - The Netherlands 22nd November - USA 1930 – 2100 Senior Youth Club 12-16 years Wednesday: 1130 – 1300 Yoga 1300 – 1430 Knit & Stitch Canadian Butter Tarts 1900 – 2000 Keep Fit with Leslee Recipes Thursday: 0930 – 1130 Parents & Tots Ingredients: 1800 – 2000 Cubs Filling 2030 – 2200 Yoga Maple Glazed Salmon 1 cup golden syrup Friday: 1530 – 1630 Play work 4-7 years Ingredients: 1 cup (200g) brown sugar The Autumn Term Time Programme will restart the week of 29 August 2016 1⁄4 cup (60 mL) real, Honest and for true, 2 eggs Maple syrup 2 tbsp. (30g) butter Community Development Worker (CDW) 1 tsp. (5 mL) Grainy mustard (to taste)

Activities July – August 1 tsp. (5mL) vanilla 2 tsp (10 mL) Soy sauce contact the (CDW) Anna Scheultz on – 07554459384. All activities in the Innsworth Stn Community Centre. For further information, 2 lbs. (907 g) 1⁄4 cup (60g) raisins, Salmon fillet, skinned BUSHCRAFT (25g) chopped pecans/walnuts Monday 25 July 1800hrs Ages 8 – 16 yrs No Cost or 12 whole This is an introduction to basic bushcraft. Please dress appropriately for an outdoor activity. Directions: pecans/walnuts, PLAY WORK Mix all ingredients except salmon, together in a bowl. place one on top of each tart (optional) Tuesday 26 July 1000-1200hrs Ages 4-7yrs 50p Place salmon in foil lined baking dish. Brush salmon with a light coating of vegetable oil then brush Parent or guardian must stay, cost includes a snack. glaze GAMES over top. Directions: Tuesday 26 July 1400-1600hrs Ages 8-13yrs 50p Cover with foil. Pastry Bake at 325°F (160°C) until salmon is cooked and flakes with fork. Prepare your favourite shortcrust pastry recipe to Please bring a water bottle, and wear suitable footwear as running is included in the games. Cost includes a snack. Remove foil and continue cooking for a few more minutes at make tart shells. SCAVENGER HUNT 400°F (200°C) so glaze will caramelize. Mix all ingredients together. Pour into tart shells. Thursday 28 July 110-1300hrs Ages 8-16yrs No cost Bake at 450°F (230°C) for 12 minutes until filling is bubbling and pastry is Please dress appropriately for a walk. golden brown. PLAY WORK Monday 1 August 1300-1500hrs Ages 4-7yrs 50p Parent or guardian must stay. Cost includes a snack

30 theIMJIN SUMMER 2016 theIMJIN SUMMER 2016 31 Italian Lunch German Lunch Recipes Recipes

Rote Grütze Fusilli pasta with Amatriciana sauce Red fruit jelly (serves 4) Ingredients (4 to 6 servings)

Ingredients: The authentic north German Rote Grütze is soft and is served in soup plates with ice-cold milk, cream or custard according to 6 slices of bacon taste. 50 g. of Parmesan or pecorino cheese 400 ml. of peeled tomatoes (San Marzano) Salt Ingredients: Red pepper flakes 1 glass sour cherries (350 g) 1 packet deep frozen mixed berries (300 g) 1 piece untreated lemon peel Directions: 2 level tbsps. Vanilla pudding powder Prep 15 m 1/8 l apple juice Cook 20 m 1 glass cranberry sauce (100 g) Ready In 2-3 tbsps. Sugar 1. Cook diced bacon in a large saucepan over medium high heat until crisp, about 5 minutes. Drain all but 2 tablespoons of Directions: drippings from the pan. Bring the cherries and juice, frozen berries and lemon peel 2. Add canned tomatoes, undrained; shortly to the boil. Mix the apple juic and pudding powder simmer 10 minutes, breaking up tomatoes. and add to the berries. Continue to stir until firm. Mix in the Add red pepper flakes. cranberry sauce, season to taste with sugar. Cover and allow to 3. Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large cool for 2 hours. pot of 4 quarts boiling salted water until al dente. Drain. 4. Toss with cooked pasta. Serve with grated Parmesan or pecorino cheese.

Tiramisu with strawberries Strips of beef with Zwiebelkuchen Berliner Kartoffelsuppe rocket, Parmesan Onion Cake (serves 4) Berlin Potato Soup (vegetarian) Ingredients: cheese and balsamic Strawberry juice vinegar 2 cups whole ripe strawberries This is a snack, served in the autumn wit young wine. It is typical 1 teaspoon lemon juice (4 servings) for southern Germany, the Palatinate and Thuringia. Ingredients: 1 tablespoon sugar 300 g potatoes, peeled and diced 1 cup cold water Ingredients: Ingredients: 1 piece of streaky smoked bacon CREAM MIXTURE 50 g onions, diced slices of beef gr. 600 (200 g) 1 cup mascarpone For the dough: ½ bunch of marjoram (fresh or dried) 1 cup whole cream rocket gr. 50 21 g fresh yeast 2 kg onions ¾ l vegetable stock 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar Parmesan cheese gr. 100 200ml lukewarm milk 1 tbsp. dried marjoram 100 g carrots, diced 1 egg flour 2 spoons ½ tsp sugar 4 tbsps. oil 100 g celery, diced Lady finger cookies (approximately 12-15) balsamic vinegar to taste 300 g flour 500 g sour cream 50 g leeks, cut Directions: salt, pepper, extra virgin olive oil ½ tbsp. salt 2 eggs 1/4 l cream To make the strawberry juice: Clean and chop the strawberries 1 tsp untreated lemon peel 1-2 tsp caraway seeds salt and pepper into small pieces sprinkle with sugar, place strawberries, and Preparation: 2 tbsp. oil salt lemon juice in a blender, blend until smooth, add water and Remove any loose fat from the meat and ribs. For the topping: ½ tsp spicy paprika powder blend again for a minute. Pour into a strainer (make sure the Cut slices of beef into strips and then into small pieces to form the classic holes aren’t too big, we want just the juice, no seeds) and using fat for the baking tray Directions: rags. the bottom of a spoon move it around to help the juice drain Wash rocket and chop coarsely. Directions: Fry the onions, add potatoes, carrots and celery. Deglaze with into a medium sized bowl. Set aside. vegetable stock, add leeks and marjoram and leave to simmer Cut the Parmesan flakes with the help of a potato peeler. For the dough mix the crumbled yeast with half the milk, the sugar and 3 To make the cream mixture: In a large bowl using a whisk, mix until vegetables are tender. Add the cream and puree with hand Flour the strips beef by joining the flour to the meat. tbsps. of flour in a small dish and leave for 15 minutes. Mix the remaining together sugar and egg till combined (approximately 1 minute) flour and milk with salt and lemon peel in a separate bowl. Add the yeast blender and season with salt and pepper. Cooking: then add mascarpone and cream, beat on medium until dough mixture and oil. Stir for 10 minutes with a hand mixer using the dough thickened. (approximately 5-10 minutes, you don’t want it to be Place in a pan (or a wok) a little oil and heat it over high heat. hook. After this the dough should peel away from the rim of the bowl. Cover too thick or too thin, nice and creamy ). Add the strips of beef in the pan and cook for 7 8-minute, stirring with a and leave to rise in a warm place for approx. 1 hour, by then the dough wooden spoon to prevent sticking on the bottom. should have doubled in volume. Putting it all together: Lady finger cookies (approximately 12- In the meantime finely dice the bacon for the topping. Peel the onions and 15) 1 cup/small glass. When the strips of beef have formed a nice golden crust, moisten with a slice in thin rings. Fry the bacon and marjoram in hot oil until crispy. Add In a small bowl add half the strawberry juice dip the lady finger little balsamic vinegar. NB: this well-proportioned ingredient to avoid that, onions and fry at low heat until tender. Remove and cool lukewarm. Mix with cookies in the juice (turning to coat all the cookie with juice, but once completed the dish, the flavour of the vinegar is predominant, erasing sour cream, eggs, caraway, sat and paprika powder. don’t leave them submerged in the juice) then arrange cookies the rocket and parmesan cheese. on bottom of cup and cover with half the cream mixture, repeat Heat the oven 200 °C (fan-assisted oven 180°C, gas mark 3). Spread the Stir and cook another minute. Add one half of the rocket and mix. Turn off cookies for another layer and cover with remaining cream dough evenly over a fatted baking tray and cover flatly with the filling. mixture. the heat. Cover and leave for a further 15 minutes. Place the cake on the middle rail Top with strawberries and a leaf of mint. Refrigerate for at least Divide the strips into four individual plates, completing the remaining in the pre-heated oven and bake golden-yellow for 40 minutes. Serve warm 4-5 hours, even more delicious the next day. rocket and shavings of Parmesan cheese. or lukewarm.

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