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Squadron Bar
Sandbanks/Poole Quay. With a diversion to Hedleys in Wey- mouth for a Biggles Freebie!!!!!! Once all the day’s activities had stopped and those at the Tank Fest for the day had joined us as well as some day visitors we all tucked into a hog roast before the obligatory raffle, a big thank you to all those that donated prizes, which included a bottle of Asbach Brandy and a bottle of Royal Lancer Whiskey with a main prize of a Limited Edition SSAFA Stiffe Teddy Bear. Also, a very big thank you to the ladies that alleviated the attendees of their money for the tickets.
Then we all pulled up a sandbag and swung the lantern well into the night in the Squadron Bar, some field craft skills were on display through the night, as the light faded and the tent guide
Refreshment Stop at Hedleys
ropes became evermore difficult to see many Lancers were seen leopard crawling after having walked into one of the guide ropes.
Sunday was a slow start for most but some early risers needed to get onto the road as soon as they could because of the long distances they needed to travel. Throughout the weekend there was also a Royal British Legion stand taking donation, and a big thanks goes to Frank Devine for organising this. Finally, a massive thank you to Robert Milligan and Headstart Financial Planning for sponsoring this inaugural event, as well as the com- mittee that put this altogether. Planning has already started for next year with a date for your diaries as 19th – 21st June 2020.
Centenarian Lancer
Mr Edwin Cook served in the 27L during World War Two and turned 100 on the 7th March 2020. Maj O’Shea visited him on his special birthday and hand delivered a card on behalf of the Regiment. Mr Cook was on great form and really pleased that the Regiment had gone to the effort.
Mr Cook recounted his experiences to Maj O’Shea, starting his military service as a Desert Rat in the deserts of North Africa, invaded Italy and fought through to Austria where he ended the war. The card from Home Headquarters was a replica of the 27L cap badge, an elephant head with crossed lances in the back- ground – it was quite rightly positioned pride of place next his telegram from The Queen. This served to highlight how impor- tant the Regimental Association is to our extended Regimental family, and it was a privilege for Maj O’Shea to meet a World War Two veteran on his 100th birthday.
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REGIMENTAL JOURNAL OF THE ROYAL LANCERS (QUEEN ELIZABETHS’ OWN)
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A Centenarian Lancer, Mr Edwin Cook, and Maj O’Shea