Coldstream Guards Association
Middlesbrough & District

 
 

Branch President
Major Mark Chetwynd-Talbot

The Branch Officials
Chairman 22302957 John FergusonHon. Secretary23650076 Mannie Cook

22302957 Gdsn. John Ferguson, joined the Regiment in 1953 and is one of those unique Gdsn. who passed out in Tunic order and two days later was Street Lining for her Majesty's Coronation, June 1953.
He joined the Bt. at Victoria Brks, Windsor carrying out Public Duties both at the Castle and London.
The Bt. was then posted to Eygpt, where John undertook security duties in the Canal Zone for a further year.
He returned to the UK to continue Public Duties before returning to 'civvy' street.
John is the father of four and a very well known local builder.
He is also very well known for his abilities at functions as a brilliant Chairman and entertainer.
L/Sgt. Cook E. joined the Regiment in 1958, during training at Caterham and Pirbright, he was a outstanding recruit, and a member of the Boxing and Basketball teams. He joined No. 1 Coy. 2nd Bat. at Wellington Brks. and then posted to Kenya, he was soon established as a valuable member of the Regiment, and quickly promoted to L/Sgt. His shooting prowess earned him a place in the Battalion team, along with his strong contention in the Boxing team, he soon became a popular member of No. 2 Coy. On his return to the UK. and civvy st. he joined I.C.I. and stayed with the company for 30 yrs.
  

Vice Presidents
Lt. Col. Alan Barnes
O.B.E.
Lt. Col. Toby Gray

Major Stuart Beatty
MBE MSN

Capt. David Gardiner
David Gajda
Leslie Walls Esq.
Major JWD Blakett
Malcolm C. Finkill

Norman Wise
Ian Camp
Geoff Bell
Billy Spence
Colin Westerman
Ann Wise
Glenda O'Hare
Vice Chairman
Treasurer
Standard Bearer
Committee
Committee
Committee
Committee




Branch Headquarters
The Marton Country Club
Marton Rd, Middlesbrough
Meetings are now held on the first Saturday in the month @11.55 hrs.
The Hotel is ideally placed, being less than 2 miles from the A19 and directly adjacent to the A174 Parkway. About one mile from our old HQ, We have been given our own Meeting room on the upper floor. The hotel has a large ballroom and sun-lounge ideal for fuctions, with the added bonus of excellent accomodation at very reasonable rates. Tel. 01642 317141

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