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By Mrs Kristy McComiskie Regt Sec RAVC
It seems like ages ago we were celebrating the
Coronation of King Charles III. I would like to say a very big “well done”
to the 28 members of RAVC who took part in the parade and all the rehearsals, I’m sure you will agree, it was a memorable day for the whole country.
As I slowly get round to meeting you at different RAVC events, I
have become aware some of you might have either moved or change names. Could I please iterate the importance of letting me know your current contact details. Not only so I can update our data base, and send out articles of information, but so you can carry on receiving the latest edition of Chiron Calling. You can now be sent it in an electronic form if you send me your email address, or vice versa, if you would like a hard copy posted out to you, again, please let me know. I wouldn’t want you to fall off the Chiron Calling Distribution.
It is with a sad heart, that the difficult decision has been made to make the Chiron Calling magazine a yearly edition, this is down to the fact we just don’t have enough articles being sent in to warrant a twice year production.
The RAVC has its own special meaning to each and every one
of our readers. Help us to tell the stories you find most exciting, engaging, and poignant by letting
us hear from you. So please email
or phone me with your story ideas, memories, photographs and yes, even complaints are all welcome. We will never lose sight of the fact that it belongs to you.
The next annual Chiron Calling magazine will be produced in May 2024. Deadline for your submissions to Kristy: 25th March 2024. You can email to regtsecravc@hotmail.co.uk / kristy.mccomiskie297@mod.gov. uk or post your stories. Regt Sec, Rm 213, Robertson House, Slim Road, Camberley, Surrey, GU15 4NP. Skype 0300 162 2563
As always, I look forward to hearing from you.
Editor
Mrs Kristy McComiskie
Regimental Secretary RAVC
RHQ AMS, Robertson House, Slim Road, Camberley GU15 4NP.
Tel: 03001622563 regtsecravc@hotmail.co.uk
Editorial Team
Lt Col (Retd) Chris Ham MBE WO1 (RSM) Craig Woodall RAVC WO1 (RSM) Matt Eade RAVC
Publishers
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On the cover: Left – Army Mascots at DATR Open Day. Centre – HRH The Princess Royal receiving the history of RAVC book. Right – IP Barrie Davey visiting HCMR.
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