ARBORFIELD OLD
BOYS ASSOCIATION 48th REUNION.
ARBORFIELD -
Friday 29th July to Sunday 31st July 2011 inclusive.
‘The Last Hurrah’ The following report contributed by Trevor STUBBERFIELD (52A) Photographic
contributions as attributed. MW: Copyright ©
Max Warwick 49B. TS: Copyright
© Trevor Stubberfield 52A. |
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Saturday. The
lead up to the parade. |
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Breakfast for Larry Jarvis 56B
and John Harte 55B. |
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The gathering together started
inside the Bailleul WOs & Sgts Mess. |
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And outside with 49ers Gordon
Bonner and Dick Wright, |
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We went in past the sign for
the last time. |
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To the left are the old Remount
Stables which are all that will remain of our barracks once the site is sold
and redeveloped. There is a
Preservation Order on them which should ensure their survival, but don’t
waste money betting on it. |
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Talking with Brian Hutchins
61B, Chairman of the AOBA. |
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A steady hand is needed for the
pouring of the toast libation. |
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“We’ll drink to that but water
will have to do”. |
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“Keep an eye on these two Mr
Chairman”. |
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Bill Cleasby 61C Hon Sec AOBA |
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“You lot are an absolute
shower, Gentlemen”. |
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Out of chaos does come some
semblance of order. |
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The City of Rochester Pipe Band
put wind in their sails. |
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Pipe Major Alex Bert 62A. |
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Pipers two. |
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The anticipation grows. |
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Published:
15th August 2011. Latest
Update: 1st September 2011. _____________________________________________________________________________________ |
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