Representing a Common Heritage
Representing a Common Heritage
The 14th annual TSW Bergathon was held at Swynnerton Training Area on Thursday 30th September. For the second year running, the Association entered a team of ex Wing personnel, this year comprising Emma Walker, Neil Buckingham, Cliff Whiteley, Pete Donkin, Bob McBey and Caroline (a friend from the Dutch Army). The event was well attended with 20 teams representing Army and RAF units. The event was won – as usual – by 22 Reg (Gurkha Sqn), with the Association team being 19th overall. The team did exceptionally well, especially when 2 members stepped in to replace others at short notice and without the normal 3 months training! Not bad for a bunch of oldies!
Caroline, Bucks and Cliff at the start in the rain!
Pete and Bob on the first lap – 17 miles to go!
Pete, Emma and Bob complete their third and
final lap – with encouragement!
Bob in recovery mode with Sir Joe French
Once again the Association team raised the most money for the chosen charity (Donna Louise Trust): £666 in total. A big THANK YOU to all Association members who donated money to such a worthy cause.
Next year’s Bergathon is to be held on the 29th September 2011. If anyone would like to take part, please do not hesitate but give Bob McBey a call or drop him an e-mail to discuss requirements.
The RAFSC & TSW Association is entering an Association Team in this year’s TSW Bergathon to be held on Thursdsay 30 September. The 6 man team is made up of old (or, rather, “ex”!) Wing members led by Bob McBey with Cliff Whitley, Emma Walker, Pete Donkin, Neil Buckingham and Carline from the Dutch Army (secret weapon). The Bergathon is the annual charity event for TSW and all monies raised this year will go to the Donna Louise Trust Hospice for children. Any members that wish to sponsor the team at this gruelling event should send a cheque, made payable to Service Funds DCAE RAF Cosford, to Bob McBey at 25 Deepdales, Wildwood, Stafford, ST17 4NE – to arrive by Thursday 14th October. Last year, the Association team raised £555 and are very keen to improve on this total at this year’s event.
Watch out for the pictures!
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