Remembrance...

Another great turnout...
Huge crowd at the square, maybe due to it being the mildest November I can remember.
and many at the Unit, afterwards (including a few that we haven't seen for a great many years) - Toasting absent friends, cheering on the young cadets and of course "Band Practice"

But let's not forget what the day is about...

Our own moment of remembrance for Paul Reece, Killed in Ulster in 1979 - aged only 19. To some an actual friend, but for most of us a poignant reminder of the true meaning of the day.

T.S.Ambuscade 70 years old... well nearly

TS Ambuscade becomes 70 years old in 2012 , even though we have an unofficial reunion on every Remembrance Day we think an official reunion for the unit's 70th birthday is a good idea !! 

We have yet to suggest it to the relevant people but if anyone has any ideas to have an event we would love to hear .

We plan to have a formal evening with the present cadets staff and commitee on a Friday eve, then on the Saturday to have the reunion with the ex cadets with a disco and buffet ! If anyone has any more suggestion let us know .

Also HMS Ambuscade Association are holding a major Reunion in Crewe to coincide with the 30 year anniversary of the Falklands Campaign. Do you want to suggest or arrange anything with them ?

So 2012 could be a big year for all of us !

Obviously dates and venues need to be confirmed

Remembrance Sunday

Every year, following Remembrance at the Cenotaph, many ex Cadets get together in the Unit Bar.
There will be a Mini-Remembrance and Last Post for Paul Reece, and also the "Now" traditional "Band Practise" and "Wood's Rum" toasts - and always a few new faces to the ever increasing group of regulars.

I'll not list names here, but (if you have Facebook) take a look at the Cadets Facebook Page for some Names and Faces.

As always all Ex-Cadets are welcome at the Unit after the Parade.