INNSWORTH STATION COMMUNITY – PAST EVENTS
Innsworth Station
Children’s Christmas Party
On the 14th of December, the Welfare Elves & Santa Team
(Jo, Sue, Dawn, Paul, Nick and Elisabetta), were led by
WO2 Paul ‘The Grinch’ Wilkinson in hosting the Children’s
Christmas Party, at the Officers Mess.
Earlier in the day, they had been joined by other Elf helpers
(Mums/wives), to set up and decorate the rooms in the
Mess. In the Dining Room was Father Christmas’ Grotto
which looked amazing.
First, the children (and parents) were entertained by a
magician who mesmerised and amazed them with his range
magic tricks.
This was followed by a wonderful buffet supper and soft
drinks; all served by the elves. The parents were treated to
gluhwein and mince pies.
After the magic show Father Christmas arrived and took
his seat in his Grotto. Assisted by the elves, each child
met with Father Christmas, told him what they wished for
Christmas and left with a lovely gift.
Despite being excited and tired from all the activities, the
children still had the energy to end the party with a disco.
Our many thanks to the Mums/wives, especially Hannah,
Becky H, Melanie, Amy, Becky B, who helped set up and
assist at the party.
Helping children learn
‘To Be The Best’ at
Finlay Primary School
Sgt Walker and Cpl Locking from the Welfare Centre have
been getting involved with the community by working
with the Finlay Primary School Year 3 children, as part of
their ‘Be the Best’ learning programme put together by
their class teacher Mr Delaney.
The children learned everything they needed to know
with the help of Sgt Walker and Cpl Locking, from the first
Roman Soldiers in Britain through to what is required
of a Soldier of today, from diet and exercise and to the
importance of Remembrance Day.
Over the period of the programme, the children were set
tasks on what they had learned, which were rewarded
with a badge being presented and put onto sashes.
The children were finally awarded their individual sashes
at a passing out parade where family members were
able to come and watch them receive their sashes from
Captain Mike Thomas MBE, Sgt Walker and Cpl Locking.
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theIMJIN SPRING 2018