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COLDSTREAM GUARDS REUNION
FALLINGBOSTEL 2010 Friday 14th -Saturday 15th May START THE BALL ROLLING Ladies, Gents fellow Coldstreamer’s, With fine company and a couple of excellent German beers having just visited Wavell Barracks in Berlin where the 1st Bn were stationed in the 70’s, the conversation came round to the next suggested location for a Coldstream Guards get together / reunion abroad. Tony Dunn, Paul Knox and myself along with many others think that Fallingbostel in May 2010 would be a fitting place as any for a get together. It will be the 30th Aniversary of the hand over of Wessex Barracks and the armoured caravans down the garages from the 1st to 2nd Battalion, with over 100 Coldstreamer’s remaining in Fally and England respectively. During the 6 years many friendships where formed , lives lost and dependants born good and bad times and uniforms worn. If you think you may attend or know someone else who may be intrested in any or all of the following please add your thoughts / interest and further ideas. Visit Fally Military Museum! A parade or march through the town! Blazer, Brigade Tie & Gray Trousers, Visit the barracks! A casual evening Friday & a sit down Dinner on the Saturday Evening. Then please add your comments to the link, so we can get some idea of how much interest there is out there. Come rain or shine Tony, Paul and Don will be there. If early interest is anything to go by all ex Coldstreamer’s contacted wish to attend.
Tony Dunn Paul Knox Don Castelow
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| Tony Fallowfield |
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I think thats a gem of an idea. Always wanted to revisit Fally, but never got round to it. Can't make this years re-union in Blackpool due to the son getting himself married, but a visit to the old stomping ground would more than make up for it!
cheers to all ex 2nd Battalion muckers
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| mike gardner |
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New ideas come from a few pints, I am up for it, Fally was my first posting after passing out and even though I was only there for about 10 months fond memories were to have had. My first Germay girl, yes good old 4 toes and then a trip to the clinic and how many of you lot had her as well. But if this comes off should be a good weekend. |
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| Nick Guyan |
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Great idea.
Was in Fally between Nov 79 till Dec 80. Was going to arrange a weekend with my son to tour Germany this year, however, I may as well delay it to save some beer tokens.
I'm in
Nick Guyan
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| Roy Robinson(Robbo) |
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Hi Tony Fallowfield
Don't know if you remember me was in MT plt. Do you know what happened to Fred Gillard never heard about him since Fally.
Sounds like a good idea a trip to Fally, count me in at the moment (work commitments).
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| wolfie |
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yes l am up for it,is Harry's bar still there?seen some good fights there with the HELL ON WHEELS!it will bring back some memories |
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| Reg Varney |
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HARRYS ? What was the other ??? The Eden Bar wasnt it ???
Anyone remember when 1CG were fighting with 3RRF in HARRYS,
and the RMPS rollled up in numbers, so both RRF and 1CG turned on them...
Ohh Happy Days !!!
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| Jimmy Cree |
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Hi Lads
Reg your right Edens bar over the road from Harrys fond memories then there was the corner bar, Hiederwinkle near the Military Police station the outdoor swimming pool with a bar you just wouldnt do it these days gallon of ale and swimming same as the outdoor ice rink in Melondorfe each lap around the ice and a stop for a pint mental days mate and some very funny times best regards to you all.
Jimmy.
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| geordie easton |
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Hi lads l was in fally from nov1977to jan84 l served in the mt in both battalions one of the few who spend 7 years there a nice idea keep us informed DON,TONY. |
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| Rob Tait (Tatty) |
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Hi everyone, (Alf, Reg, Drew and anyone else who remembers me)
This is the first time I've posted on this message board even though I check on it now and then to see what's happening. Now that 'Fally' has popped up I thought I would contribute as I remember happy times there as a young Guardsman in 1 company, 2CG. I also met my wife Karen in Hanover in 1983 during my time there.
I think a trip back is a brilliant idea and would love to be able to return there.
Rob Tait
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Definetely need the section commander Tatty mate,... over to you big nose ? 12B rides again !! |
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| wayne |
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Jeeze there cant of been that much to do .Alf how come we always ended up in Hamburg. |
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| Don Castelow |
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Because there are so many people who have initially shown a great deal of interest in returning to Fally in 2010 and because we all not only live through out the UK but all over the world too, could I suggest we all make our own way there either individually or in groups. That way arrangements and admin will be kept to a minimum. As with accommodation too, there are plenty of web sites on the net for people to book their own. Could I ask if anyone knows someone who may not have access to the internet to pass the information on at Branch meetings, Black Weekend, Civic week and any other Coldstream get together, or through the grape vine & jungle drums. Which reminds me!! We have enough members of the Guards Division Corps of Drums who are interested in attending that we will be putting on some kind of performance there. YOU KNOW THE RULES we only play YELLOW BIRD IF GEOFF LEVY turns up. |
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F**k me what a great site
I was in fally from 81.Drums. I am involved in the Guards Div Corps of Drums North. {90% Coldstream} with Don C and others
We have a real interest in the Fally get together. Here are some of the ex drummers that have given the nod so far
Steve Atkin Ackers
Phil Couch
Mike Scanlon Skimmpy
Edie Cooper
Bob Rutherford
Dave Byles
Brick Wall
Sammy Mc killery
Stu Sutton. 1st 2nd & 3rd
Pete Nightingale
Daffy Brooke
George Rutledge
Dave Richie
Jake Rider
Don Castelow
Steve kemp
The Knox Twins
Woody. Me
Wiggy.
Lots more who i know will think hard about this.
A proper job as my old mate Pooh Bear used to say. RIPX
See you in Harrys bar for a nice CLEAN beer!
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| Frank Knox |
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Quote: Originally Posted by Frank Watson Is that Woody from Honiton?????????? |
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| Tony Fallowfield |
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Hi Robbo, Yes I do remember you. Not heard anything about Fred Gillard since I left in 83.
Have you heard of any of the other guys in the MT Platoon/HQ Coy?
Cheers Tony
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| Roy Robinson (Robbo) |
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Hi Tony
I visited John Whitely just after xmas in Coalville, he is fine however his wife Carol is'nt to good problems with her lungs.Seen Chris Gatenby a couple of months ago he's living in donny and spoke to vic croucher about xmas time, everyone seems to be fine but i heard that Ron Helstrip has got cancer and its not looking that good, found out about Ron through Shinycapstar.
Hope to get to Fally next year and it would be good to see you again if we can all make it
Robbo
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| Tony Fallowfield |
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Question for the leaders of this expedition;
Is this re-union just for blokes or are women vets included? The wife is interested in going.
Sorry to hear about Ron Helstrip!
Cheers
Tony
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| Dave Owen |
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Could you please keep the info coming on Fally as I intend to attend but will make my way there as I live in the U.S.A. |
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| john todd (toddy) |
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hi all,
great idea would love to see th old place again and meet up with all the ex coldtstreamers
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| paul knox |
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This is a copy of Dons email.
Fellow Coldstreamers, Due to popular demand the planned trip to Fally 2010 will also include a visit and stay in Berlin from Sunday 15th May 2010 onwards for as long as you like but some of us are planning to stay until the following Thursday / Friday. Because some couples / individuals didn't managed to make it there this year in April.
MAY 2010
Thursday 13th or Friday 14th Arrive as, when and how you like. FALLY
Friday Possible Museum visit.
Saturday 15th Pos Parade & Evening Meal.
Sunday 16th Depart Fally / Arrive Berlin till Thursday 20th or Friday 21st.
If you have any questions about accommodation, contact Don,Tony or Paul.
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| mick hutchinson |
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hi there i was in fally early 80s remember these names
gdsm.
daglish
green paul
green adi
kev fury
russell
howarth
watson
pickering jeff
barker
hartley
smith kev
blathford paul
quinn
pancoust
kelly
walker
williams
lattimer
and who can forget alexander
Lcpl
goodenough
doswell (sheep face)
taylor
Lsgt
jeal jeff
sgt
barnes
platoon commander
fortescue
4 company 15 platoon 2CG august 1983 ?
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| Keith Ford |
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is that Mick Hutchinson from Reading, Joined in June 1981....if so Hello Mate .....you missed me off your list of names, hope you remember me?? i was 4 coy 14 pltn |
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| mick hutchinson |
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hello Keith yes its me haven't seen you since i left the battalion cant believe
its 30 years since fally hope your well
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| mick hutchinson |
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hi keith its mick just read my email wot i meant was nearly 30 years since we
joined up
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| steve {geordie} allan |
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hello hutch ,just found this page , lookig up the fally reunion 2010. wots the matter with the i.e better plt 16 , i.e. bott ,budd,fishy,blaster bates,pecek, greeny,lofty rundel,now your talking kidda.great to see some old names on this page.
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| Paul knox |
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Frank, had some more Coldstream fally shirts made for the lads.
Will give you peter Young's & Bill Rhoda's next week when you visit.
If you need anymore, let me know.
Paul
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| paul knox |
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A few months have gone by and several people have booked Hotel accommodation for Fally & Berlin.
could you all post a message if its a yes for fally or Berlin so we can get a rough idea who will attend.
At the moment , Coldstream Pipe Band & Berlin Black Kilts are up for it.
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| Frank Knox |
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Hi Paul
Myself Bill Roda and Norman Harrison Will be at Fally and Berlin.
Frank
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| Mick Burns |
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Looking forward to making it back to fally. Been a long time. Hey twizzel, you wanna carpool from Vegas? |
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| paul knox |
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Got some polo shirts made for Fally & Berlin, if anyone is interested Don has a couple with him at Blackpool this weekend, or contact me. |
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If Steve Allen, Rob Tait, Alf, Woody [COD].. Keith Ford, and Mick Hutchinson are going.
I`m in.
B.R.
Gary
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| H Bragg |
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I was reading an article posted by robbo,it mentioned ron helstrips name.Can anyone supply info ie,Battalion he servd in dates or reg number ex 2nd batt gdsm H Bragg 1962-1968 |
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| Skin Peel |
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Hi Robbo,
Found this site las Friday night, saw the message from Rob & gave him a call, had a good old chin wag as you do, Can you remember taking me home to Cleckheaton from Windsor one Sat afternoon, I think you had a Honda 400 at the time, got piss wet through & frozen to the bone ( but thanks anyway ). Do you have John Whitleys contact details as I would like to contact him amongst others like Jimmy Little, Allan Willlis, Nobby Shearsmith, John (Boris) Townsend (who, on demob ended up staying at our house for weeks as his mum & dad had moved & forgotten to tell him) Dave Sullivan, Vic Croucher, Blackledge, Paul Parker, Allan Pink & anyone who I have forgotten that maybe use this site.
Regards
Skin
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