THE COLDSTREAM
GUARDS ASSOCIATION
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Regimental Headquarters
Coldstream Guards
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All Branch Secretaries 31 January 2008
THE COLDSTREAM
GUARDS ASSOCIATION DAY 2008
1. Association Day 2008 will take place at
Victoria Barracks,
2. The Battalion marquee will be set up with a
fully stocked bar and limited seating.
An arena will be established on the main square with seating on two
sides for those who wish to watch the arena events, the details of which have yet to be confirmed.
3. There will a bouncy castle, Punch and Judy
show and magician and a face-painter for the children. It is hoped to get some kiddies rides and
some sideshows.
4. In addition to the above the 1st
Battalion and Number 7 Company will be asked to provide an arena display and
they will also set up some static displays of modern clothing and equipment,
rations etc.
5. The Regimental Band will play throughout the
day and will close the proceeding with a marching display and the National Anthem. Subject to their duties it is hoped that the
Corps of Drums will be on parade with the Band.
6. The Master Cook of the battalion will
produce a BBQ lunch which will be served between 1230, and 1430 hours. Tea, coffee and juice will be available with
meals. Regrettably a charge (yet to be
set) will be made for the meal.. The
Commanding Officer has said that any officer, past or present, wishing to take
lunch in the Officers Mess may do so for which a Mess Bill will be raised.
7. It is planned to hold a shooting competition
with trophies/prizes for the winner/s in the following categories:
Best shot/highest score of the day
Winning Branch
Highest score in the Sgts Past and
Present and Officers Competitions.
Ladies Teams/Individual
8. All branches and/or individuals wishing to
take part in the shooting competition must register with the Stats Tent. Branch teams must not consist of more than
four (4) firers. Eligible members of
Branch Teams who wish to have their score included in the Sgts P&P/officers
competition must inform the Stats Tent when they register. There will be a registration fee of £10 (cash
only) per Branch team and £2 per individual.
9. There is no room for parking of coaches and
private cars in barracks. Coaches will be required to drop off their passengers
at the barracks gate and will then be directed to a central car park away from
barracks. A member of the coach party
should have the contact number of their driver so that the coach can be called
forward at the end of the day or when the Branch wants to leave, whichever is
earlier. Cars will be directed to an
alternative parking facility where mini buses will transport people to
barracks. Parking permits will be required. A shuttle service will be in operation to
return people to the car park at the end of the day. Please apply to RHQ for coach and car parking permits soonest
and by 28 June 2008 at the latest
10. Any Branch who wishes to set up a stall in
Victoria Barracks should let me know by
25th April 2008. This
is a great opportunity for Branches to make some money for Branch funds. I will need to know what
the stall will be, what tentage is required, what furniture
(tables/chairs) will be required.
11. There will be no vehicular movement in
barracks after 1030 hours so Branches bringing a stall must arrive at the
barracks in time to unload, set up and move their vehicle to the designated
vehicle park outside of barracks.
Branches requiring an entry permit for the stall vehicle should apply to
RHQ as above.
12. All
members of The Coldstream Guards Association are to be in possession of their
Association Membership cards at all times.
Entry to Victoria Barracks may be refused to those who turn up without
it
13. A programme will be on sale for £2 this will
also act as a raffle ticket for the prize draw to be held at the end of the
day.
14. In the event of a security alert and we are
required to evacuate Barracks instructions will be announced by the Stats Tent.
15. I hope this is
sufficient information to enable Branches to
brief their members. I believe
that, weather permitting; we will have a truly enjoyable day so please
encourage your members to attend..
Please telephone me if I can be of more help. I will write again nearer
the time and I look forward to seeing you at
R W C MATTHEWS
Captain
Hon
Secretary
The Coldstream Guards
Association
Copy
to:
Lieutenant
Colonel T W Gray
Major
R J Howick