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AGC JOURNAL 2016

AGC B team, big smiles after winning Division Three. Fiona Rew, Lorraine Reid, Becky Potts and Janet Johnston

Below: Colonel Andy King, presents Mariane van Straaten Below: AGC B team talks at the AGC Cup 2016.
with her Corps Colours for polo Janet Johnston, Lorraine Reid, Becky Potts, Fiona Rew

Division One was very exciting and the was made particularly special this year the very best in his imminent retirement.
final between the Army Reserves and the with Colonel AGC presenting Mariane van Thank you also to the Director of British
Royal Navy was simply nail biting. The Straaten with her Corps Colours for polo. Army Polo and the Chair of AGC
scoreboard alternated one way then the Equestrian Sports, Colonel Frances Castle
next until the final bell was rung and A big thank you to the AGC Regimental for their advice and direction throughout
the draw was decided on penalties. The Fund and most particularly to Colonel the season.
Royal Navy kept their cool slightly better Andrew for his unfailing support over the
than the Army Reserve and the AGC Polo years; the AGC Polo Team wishes him Photographs courtesy of Peter Meade Photography
Cup was won once again by the Royal
Navy who have only relinquished their
hold on it twice since the tournament was
established. It was not to be the AGC A
team’s day and after a hard fought match
vs the Light Dragoons they came in fourth.
A special mention for Nikki Fulwood who
has advanced to the AGC A team in only
her second season.

Presentations, Awards and
Appreciation

Director Army Polo pointed out that The
AGC Polo Cup is one of three military
only tournaments held throughout the
season and thanked Colonel AGC, Colonel
Andrew King ADC for hosting what is
now a very popular and well attended Colonel Andy King thanks Director Army Polo, Lieutenant
Colonel (Retired) Simon Ledger, for his outstanding
tournament. The prize giving ceremony commentary and support to AGC Polo

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