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AGC JOURNAL 2016

29 Regiment

Royal Logistic Corps

By Warrant Officer Class 2 Jill Harvey

A demanding and Participants included detachments
challenging year supporting and civilian colleagues from 1Signal
Brigade, 104 Logistic Support Brigade,
the unit with operations 22 Signal Regiment, 30 Signal Regiment,
worldwide tasking’s and Headquarters Allied Rapid Reaction Corps,
overseas exercises. As well Defence Academy Shrivenham,10 Signal
Regiment and our own unit. The events
as continued support to the consisted of a twist relay, three legged
Regiment the detachment egg & spoon race, hang tough, penalty
shootout & tug-of-war. There were some
has also co-ordinated and competitive aspects especially in the hang
organised a very successful tough and the whole sports day was a what we had to do”. After the service we
1 Signal Brigade sports resounding success. There were no injuries were ushered to the back of the church for
except maybe a bit of personal pride.
more chats, coffee and a few chocolate
afternoon. In addition, The winners were 30 Signal Regiment biscuits.
individuals have participated and Captain Shane Mclean, Detachment
Commander 22 Signal Regiment took first
in a number of sporting place for his fancy dress costume dressed Surfing

activities. as Iron man. By Staff Sergeant Pippa Henderson
I was lucky to get the opportunity
Laying up of the Normandy to partake in the Army Surfing
Cross Country Veterans’ Association Championships, held in Newquay, over

Waves were not as surf friendly as I would
A very exciting first year for the Standard the period 9th to 12th May 2016. The
Detachment integrating in the unit cross have liked, but we cracked on regardless.
country participation which included The 5th of June 2016 was a beautiful I was placed as first novice in the body
completing in the 3 Division League Cross summer’s day and I arrived at South boarding and fourth female in the surfing.
Country Championships, the AGC Cross Cerney Church to witness the laying up This paved the way to a place in the
Country Championships and the Army of the Normandy Veterans’ Association Army Surf Team. After my surprise success
Cross Country Championships held at Standard. The event was well supported I then also progressed to represent the
Sandhurst. And to complete the season the with a particularly good gathering from Army in the Combined Services Surfing
AGC Chain Relay Cross Country race. the Veterans’ Association. The Reverend Championships, where I was over the
Canon David Bowers delivered a heartfelt moon to reach the semi-finals.
1 Signal Brigade service with a number of readings
that only emphasised the remarkable Above: Laying up of the Normandy Veterans’ Association
School Sports Day courage that the Normandy Veterans had Standard. Jill Harvey is third from right
encountered. It was an honour to be able AGC Cross Country Championships: Jill Harvey, Pippa
The aim of the Brigade School Sports to chat to them and I listened intensely Henderson, Kishore Gurung and Alex Thakuri
Day was to promote esprit de corps and to their brave stories and such selfless Debbie Timlett and Jill Harvey going back to school
to enjoy some light hearted team events, commitment. I think one of the remarks 1 Signal Brigade Sports Day Tug-of War
fun and food in a relaxed atmosphere. that will stick with me, was “We just did Pippa Henderson surfing at Newquay

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