Congratulations to Wally. Regret not able to attend. Hope the Corps will be represented.

They are Denis. Bob Nicol and Brian Henderson Jones are two newest Executive Council members will be at Manchester Town Hall to see the Little Big Man get his much awaited and deserved award.

Wally MacKenzie our ACC D-Day Veteran will be presented with his Légion d’Honneur on Friday 19 Feb at Manchester Town Hall.

The medal will be presented by the French Consul General and the Mayor of Manchester will be attending

This years event, our 3rd, will again be held at the MacDonald Manchester Hotel and Spa which is managed by Paul Bayliss ex ACC/RLC.

The date is Saturday, 19th November at 1730hrs for a chinwag followed by Dinner at 1930hrs.
Come along and meet old friends and enjoy yourselves.  Many meet up also on the Friday as the Christmas Markets are in full swing.

Cost per Head is £28.00 for a 3 Course Dinner & Coffee

The hotel has a special rate of £140.00 per room for the Saturday night including breakfast

The hotel number is: 0344 879 9088

The Special Event Code is: CATE181116

Remember to mention ACC Dinner when speaking with Reception.

There are plenty of budget hotels in the Piccadilly area if you do not wish to stay at the MacDonald i.e. Travelodge and Premier Inn.

The Menu is awaiting confirmation.

If you would like further details please email me at: ianscott8722@btinternet.com

Many Thanks

Harry here; nearly 40 years since I arrived at St Omer and went in Reception near the bedding store near the NAAFI. Still remember the first night. Eddie Middle was our L/Cpl, made up to full screw during that year. May have been 2 Company, don't remember. Lt Hill was the Pltn Commander and a good egg  All in all good memories and a good bunch of lads. Reuben Smith was in the squad, and Barrington 'Barry' Walker who went on to boxing. Nice guys both. 'Egg on legs' Reggie Hill as Pltn Sgt. Cpl Mick Turner was on our floor in a bunk. Eddie Middle was RQMS Depot, working near the Guardroom last time I saw him. That also reminds me of the Guardroom Bin!!

Anyway, a little list of old faces: Anyone old Chefs from QRIH 1977-1980? Simon Simpson?  Duncan Forbes from L/Derry 176 Provo Coy in 1981-82, and Chris, who were in the kitchen. Joe Kyle. Rob Hendy from Thiepval in 1980. I saw that L/Cpl Charley Streather from Leicester is now a big wheel in BLESMA,  Blesma Support Officer for the Midlands. Well done Charlie you didn't let it hold you back. I wonder how Darryl is these days (Red Lion Rothley).  Duncan Forbes was a best mate so if you're watching, get in touch. Also the infamous Luigi , you old dog. Prod Sups back in 1990. Heard you did well and went out to Spain.

Best wishes from Harry.
jpharrison24@gmail.com

Many will remember Peter Palmer, he was for a long time and instructor at the school who took so many of us through the A1 Course.
Sadly he has died.
His funeral is at the Aldershot Crem on 18 Jan 2016 at 3pm and afterwards at the Army Golf Club.