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Regimental Christmas Day
So why not dip ourselves in the North Sea in the middle of winter!
1st The Queen’s Dragoon Guards
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Christmas week in the British Army is one of the lasting good events that no matter how busy, we make sure to take advantage and enjoy it. So why not dip ourselves in the North Sea in the middle of winter! That’s how the week started by conducting Regimental PT at Holkham beach, earning the coming
week’s calories.
The day started with the
traditional gunfire rations
and breakfast baps delivered
by Sqn staff, appreciation
for the coffee and ketchup
stains on bedding varied!
The energy gained from
the baps and brews were
quickly tested by the PT
staff. Chase the turkey was
the aim of the game with
prizes for the victors. Fancy
dress efforts were excellent,
it is the first time that Freddy Mercury ran around Swanton Morley Airfield and the impressive 4-man chain gang were the first to catch the turkey! Good effort. RHQ were the obvious targets for the flour and water bombs.
Prior to moving the church in Swanton Morley, the Regiment conducted a parade to recognise the individual’s that have performed outstandingly throughout the year. Presenting the Regimental trophies
déjà vu
cross briefs, giving the Sqns an oppor- tunity to showcase what they have been up to whilst injecting a bit of humour. The QM took the opportunity to reiterate how busy HQ Sqn always are and the RAO department subversively rehearsed A Life of Brian. Dinner followed, with any misdemeanours (throwing of sprouts) becoming a source of practice for the newly qualified Drill Instructors! After dinner the hosting in the various messes continued long into the night. Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!
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and sports colours. Although present Cpl Emrys ‘long face’ Jones did not escort us to the church as the foul weather pushed us onto transport. The Reverend Rachael Dines (Swanton Morley) took a fabulous carol service in which there was lots of competition. There
must have been a flu going round the Troopers as they all lost their voice and the Officer cohort managed to pip it.
Next up we conducted Regimental
Nothing says enjoy the day like a howling PT session
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