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1st The Queen’s Dragoon Guards
Field Sports
Commander and Driver training
Sgt Chilvers with the biggest catch of the day
As for everyone this year, Field Sports and related activity has taken a signifi- cant hit. However, there have been some significant highlights, notable the Subal- terns Shoot kindly hosted by Lt Barham and the renovation of the Swanton Morley Fishing Lake, led by Sgt Canning (and a chainsaw).
After a long wait the much-anticipated day arrived
and after a thorough day at
work one Friday the Junior
Officers jumped in their cars
and headed south across the
country to Lt Barham’s back
yard. A large dinner and a
late night later we awoke on a
beautiful Kentish day to begin
the day’s activity. A successful
day for all, specifically Lt Lewis (accused not proven) who managed to shoot the only bird
on the land that was not up for
grabs. Photographic ‘evidence’ above. Crucially to it all though we ensured our currency and competency on armoured vehicles and get some driver and commander training done while we were at it.
Much to the dismay of many in the Officers’ Mess the STANTA Shoot was not taken this year due to risk and it not being in line with the activity being conducted by the Regiment. However, we were able to get the annual Mess Shoot in early in the year due to the kindness
of our neighbours, the Keiths.
All in all, it has been a slow but successful year with a busy first quarter. With the restrictions in place causing problems for people everywhere, we are all looking forward to when they lift. Plans are in place to uplift the amount of activity as soon as the go ahead comes.
On the fishing side, Sgt Canning has been under- taking a huge project in
his own time with the help of the QDG fishing club. Thankfully they have been able to remain busy throughout the year which has resulted in the upcycling of the lake at Swanton Morley.
SRBM
Mr Lewis, innocent until proven guilty
Plans are in place to uplift the amount
of activity as soon as the go ahead comes