Visit to 3PWRR for Livery Company Day and Shooting Competition - 19 September 2015

A Team of 5 entered on behalf of the Needlemakers and were warmly greeted at 11am for a briefing by the new Commanding Officer Lt Col Andy Betts. The Day included Rifle shooting, First aid, camouflage and pistol shooting although we missed the last part due to lack of time , or mini bus driver error. The weather Gods were with us and the whole team were made most welcome with hospitality continuing to the early hours for some. The resounding message was that we should have more engagement with the regiment in support of ‘ our admiration for the dedication and enthusiasm the regulars and reservists showed’.

Annie Kent wrote

‘We dressed the part in our khakis, wrestled with rifles, acted out medical emergencies and greased up in camouflage paint ! Grubby but still smiling we headed back to camp to clean up before a glass or two of champage and a fine curry with an awesome demonstration of drumming from the Battalion band’ ‘We assumed our winning status from the start and took the team photo with the shield, however we came a close second(out of 5 teams, that means third) and felt we had not disgraced ourselves or our battle spirit.

Anthony De Lacey wrote

‘As I walked from my car to the briefing I bumped into Jamie, who turned out to be the RSM and within the 10 minutes I shared with him, I learnt so much about the Reserves. The reality of a tour in Northern Ireland and how training in modern Warfare requires a process that can stand up to scrutiny at any time ‘

The Message for Needlemakers

Get involved and understand what your company is doing. Spend time with liverymen you have not previously engaged with and find out how much fun it can be.

by Colin Tiffin - Junior Warden Elect