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The first half of 2023 has been a busy six months for the 4 RANGER Officers’ Mess with the departures of Capt Charlie Rex, Capt Jack Cadman, Capt Gwil ‘daysack’ Wyn-Jones, Padre Stu, Maj Dave ‘Dinger’ Bell, Maj Pete Egan, Maj Gareth Crossley, Capt Marcus Wood, Capt Andy ‘Moneypenny’ Woodward, and Maj Will ‘Walt’ Hignett MC. All of these have contributed to a vibrant and stimulating mess and our track record of Times Daily Quiz wins will significantly reduce without them. Thankfully, as always, the Mess is being replenished by a new cohort who will strengthen the quiz team sheet in the coming months.
The Officers’ Mess hosted the Serjeants’ Mess to a summer BBQ recently, a great way for the two messes to get together after a professionally busy six months and enjoy a beer or two in the British Summer. Capt Tom Nelson, the Adjutant, has done some great work sourcing some funding to bolster the gardens and hopes to have us kitted out with ‘Big Green Egg’ BBQs, a sauna and new trees just in time for the summer to end.
The Mess continues to be a home for lots of our Officers who are enjoying the summer months with suppers outside, impromptu pub trips, and an ever-growing peloton (much to Col Mike’s distain!) not to mention two of our members motorbiking Vietnam. As the Mess prepare to host a summer party, all is looking well for the New Normandy Officers’ Mess. Capt Marcus Wood
A Coy 2IC & distinguished member
The mess on two wheels
4 RANGER
OFFICERS’ MESS MATTERS
The Officers’ Mess fashion icons
Thankfully, as always, the Mess is being replenished by a new cohort who will strengthen the quiz team sheet in the coming
months
Seniors to Officers
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