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THE
GOLDONIAN On Saturday, 14th May, 1960, we went to Stevenage and led a procession of decorated cars through the town and then went on to Walkern Nr Stevenage to give a display at the Young Farmers' Rally. The lads put up a really first-class display of marching and playing which was greatly appreciated by all present. We went to St. Albans to give a display at the Hertfordshire County Show, but the weather was so bad, that we were unable to perform. The great thing was that we were there should we have been wanted. At the Inter-House Athletics the Corps was once again an added attraction, leading the athletes on to the ground and then giving a short display. The Centenary Celebrations at Hitchin gave us a wonderful opportunity to show what we are capable of doing, and I am sure the people of Hitchin will long remember the 21st May, 1960, when we marched through that ancient town to the football ground and 'Beat the Retreat'. The 28th May, 1960, was another great day for us, when we attended the British Legion Fete at Slough and once again proved our worth by giving a fine display, for which we were highly commended by Lady and Major-General Sir Richard Granville Hylton Howard-Vyse. K.C.M.G., D.S.O On Sunday, 29th May, 1960, we were honoured to lead the parade for the Centenary Service at St. Albans Abbey. This was another highlight in the A.C.F. Centenary Year Celebrations. Whit Monday saw us at Ashwell, where we paraded through the village to the new sports pavilion, and then provided a guard of honour to welcome Alderman E. J. Baxter, O.B.E., Chairman of the Hertfordshire County Council. After the opening ceremony several of the lads were invited to take part in the sports, and were successful in winning some prizes. A final display was given after some refreshments, at the conclusion of which the Alderman complimented the boys once again.
There was a break in engagements from 16th June, 1960, to 4th July, 1960, owing to a large percentage of the boys being at Wimbledon. This was a welcome break both for the boys and myself, although of course the boys were working hard in a different way. Our final performances after Wimbledon and before camp were Wednesday, 6th July, 1960, at Boreham Wood; Saturday, 9th July, 1960, at the Barnardo Helpers' League Fete at Harlow, and on Saturday, 16th July, 1960, we once again provided the interval display at the Inter-Homes Finals of the Athletics Championships at Barkingside. Peter Copping, our bass drummer has recently left us to take up a situation, and Geoffrey Warner has taken over his duties and is proving himself very capable. A. P. CULVER, Captain O.I.C. From Company notes The Goldonian Spring 1960 |
