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10 QARANC THE GAZETTE
QARANC Awards and Prizes 2018 and Glover Lecture
The Glover Lecture 2018 was combined with the annual QARANC Awards and Prizes presentation which was held in the recently refurbished Rawlinson Hall lecture theatre at Robertson House, Camberley.
The Glover Lecture is an
annual event where an invited
speaker gives a presentation
to regular, reserve and retired
members of the Corps in
memory of Lieutenant Colonel
Gill Glover. She trained at
Guy’s Hospital qualifying in
1964 and then joined the Territorial Army in 1972, ending her TA career as Matron of 308 Field Hospital. During her 22 years in the TA she was passionate about enhancing training for combat medical technicians. After she retired she joined the Millbank Branch of the Association and was secretary of the branch for seven years. The speaker this year was Captain Nics Wetherill RAMC, who spoke eloquently and enthusiastically about her expedition to Antarctica with a team of women drawn from the Army. We could only sit there in July’s baking heat wondering what it would be like to feel cool again! For Nics it was the realisation of a long-held ambition, and we marvelled at her skill and inspiration. We hope that Nics will be able to write a short article on her achievement for the next edition of the Gazette.
Along with the lecture, a prize in Gill Glover’s name is awarded to a Reserve nurse. This year it was awarded to Sergeant Catherine Pounder of 205 Field Hospital. Cath has recently become a trustee of the Association and with a particular interest in military nursing history she is a member of the Heritage and Chattels Sub-committee. You may wonder why Cath is wearing Highland Dress in the photographs. As a champion piper who appears regularly at the Edinburgh Festival, Cath agreed to pipe-in Colonel (Retd) Karen Irvine
Sergeant Pounder with CNO(A) Colonel Alison McCourt
Captain Roberts (Talbot-New Cup) Major Avis (CNO Medal) Corporal Miles (Best Student Nurse) Lance Corporal McCabe (Best HCA), Captain Gilbert (Best Student Officer) Colonel Alison McCourt CNO(A), Lieutenant Colonel (Retd) Talbot-New, Sergeant Pounder (Glover Prize).
RRC to her retirement dinner that took place the same evening. There is something haunting and beautiful about the sound of the pipes, and I for one felt very moved by Cath’s performance.
The Burroughs Cup was donated in memory of the late Lieutenant Colonel Margaret Burroughs, a former Matron of the Royal Victoria Hospital, Netley. It is awarded to the QARANC Registered Nurse (Mental Health) who has contributed most in the field of mental health nursing to enhance patient care.
CNO(A) Medal: Captain Caroline Avis PJHQ
The Burroughs Cup: Sergeant Bambridge DCMH
Colchester
Best Healthcare Assistant: Lance Corporal Victoria McCabe 33 Field Hospital
Best Student Nurse: Private Eliza Miles DMG(SE) Best Student Officer: Captain Neil Gilbert DPHC NI
The Talbot-New Cup: Captain Roberts DMG HQ Our congratulations to all the prize winners.
The Glover Prize: Sergeant Catherine Pounder 205 Field Hospital
The Leith-McGregor Cup for Best student Healthcare Assistant: Private Lunnon DCHET
Prestigious Appointment for
Colonel Jane Davis, Colonel Commandant
One of our Colonels Commandant, Jane Davis OBE QVRM TD DL RGN, has been appointed as the Vice Lord- Lieutenant for Greater London. Jane has been a Deputy Lieutenant since 2008.
The title Lord-Lieutenant is given to the British Monarch’s personal representatives throughout the United Kingdom, usually in a county or large city (metropolitan area). They have performed various tasks throughout history including raising local militia units and numerous ceremonial duties.
Lord-Lieutenants may appoint a Vice Lord-Lieutenant and the nomination is
submitted to the Prime Minister in order that the approval of The Monarch may be obtained. The Vice Lord-Lieutenant will stand in when the Lord-Lieutenant cannot be present, is sick or otherwise unable to act, and will carry out such duties as the Lord-Lieutenant decides.
The Greater London Lieutenancy, as well as supporting the Monarch and the Royal Family in Greater London, is a bridge-builder, connecting individuals, organisations and social networks, to enhance Londoners’ sense of belonging and therefore, increase social inclusion within the capital.
Presentation of Vice Lord-Lieutenant insignia to Colonel Jane Davis, Colonel Commandant