The ARRC Social Club ( ASC ) is an inclusive club set up for all partners of everybody posted to – or attached to – NATO ’ s Allied Rapid Reaction Corps at Imjin Barracks ( Headquarters ARRC , 1st ( United Kingdom ) Signal Brigade , ARRC Support Battalion and GCHQ ).

What does the ASC do ?

The ASC arranges events to bring together all nationalities and ranks represented at the ARRC at Imjin Barracks .

These events include monthly coffee mornings and lunches , hosted by different nations , which aim to give a real taste of the variety of different customs , culture and cuisine from each of the different nations which make up the ARRC . They are a wonderful opportunity to meet new people and learn more about the different nations that make up the Imjin Community .

Throughout the year the ASC organises a variety of trips to all sorts of places as well as various other events and activities . One of the most popular trips is the Christmas Shopping trip to London . There are also a variety of formal and informal clubs associated with the ASC to join including Innsworth Military Wives choir , the ASC walking club and Book Club . See the list below for more details .

How do I join ?

It couldn ’ t be easier . Email the ASC Secretary theascsecretary @ gmail . com for regular updates about ASC events . Or join our Facebook group www . facebook . com / groups / ARRCSocialClub

We look forward to seeing you !

ASC activities / regular events :

Coffee mornings - hosted in turn by different nations - every month . Everyone is welcome , with or without children , and with visiting relatives . Held at the Community Centre .

International lunches - hosted in turn by different nations - every month . Everyone is welcome , with or without children , and with visiting relatives , booking required .

Walk and cultural event – every month .

Book Club – held every month , 8pm at the Community Centre .

Innsworth Military Wives Choir – every Wednesday .

Bring a Bottle - every 3 months approximately .

Welfare Coffee morning – Fridays 10:00am .

Knit & Natter with Ina – every Monday .

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ASC Presidents Introduction

With the changing of the seasons we are now looking forward to all the events that take place here in Innsworth at this time of year . I hope all the new families who have arrived over the past few months have settled in well to life in Gloucestershire .

The ASC is run by a team of willing volunteers who bring people together through cultural events , coffee mornings , international lunches , local walks , language groups and various other events . The club is free to join and open to all so please come along and join in . It has proven to be a really good way to make friends and find out information about what is going on .

The Facebook page and various WhatsApp groups advertise upcoming events so please do join us on Facebook - ASC ( ARRC ) Social Club .

We are always looking for volunteers so if you are willing to help out with our activities , have an idea for a new activity or would like a role on the committee then please email theascsecretary @ gmail . com or contact me .

I look forward to seeing you at one of our events .

Amanda Borton ASC President

Discover the Cotswolds , and much more !

Mélanie Chagneau

Before leaving for the summer holidays , we discovered two famous places : Broadway Tower and the Malvern Hills .

On May 23rd , on a beautiful spring day , we went up to Broadway Tower ( 6.5kms ). This tower is an enduring symbol of the Cotswolds . It is steeped in history and dominates the second highest hill in the region , from where , on a clear day , it is said that 16 counties can be seen . We admired them perfectly during this amazing day !

On June 21st , we discovered the Malvern Hills ( 6kms , 12 participants ). Summer had truly arrived , and the weather was wonderful ! The Malvern Hills form a northsouth range about 14kms long . The rocks forming the core of theses hills were first created over 600 million years ago . With fantastic views from the Cotswolds to the Black Mountains in Wales , open hilltops and wooded slopes , there ’ s something for everyone .

Grazia Spizzichino

The lavender fields are magical places to relax with friends and , in June , we visited the Hill Barn Farm Cottage , just over half an hour from Innsworth .

As soon as we arrived at the camp , the scent of lavender enveloped us and welcomed us , kindly inviting us to enter . After stopping briefly at the ticket office , your eyes will be abducted by the lush colours , and once inside : the wonderful expanse of lavender , with its many shades and hues of purple , along with

After our summer break , the season started on September 29th when we walked from Bibury to Coln St Aldwyns , along the River Coln ( 9.5kms , 11 participants ). The fields , open downs and riverside pastures of the Coln Valley are the very essence of the Central Cotswolds landscape . So , we left the summer crowds at Bibury for a couple of hours of gently undulating exploration . And to reward ourselves for this beautiful walk , we had lunch , with those who wanted it , at The Catherine Wheel .

These walks are an opportunity to discover the wonderful landscape that surrounds us and to clear your mind in an exceptional setting . But it ’ s much more than that ! It is also an opportunity to meet new people and create friendly relationships .

So , do not hesitate to join us ! No equipment needed , just sturdy boots !

the contrast with the fields which are still green , will take your breath away . It was truly an invite for us to . immediately to take the first fantastic photographs .

Then we shared the food , sitting comfortably on the wooden tables that are in the lavender fields , and chatted abundantly before carrying on the tour through the fields .

Since the sight and the smell had already had their part , why not give a moment of pleasure to the taste ? And then a last stop at the delicious shop made us discover many lavender products : chocolate , candy , and creams .

What can I say ? Lavender chocolate was really a pleasant and wonderful discovery for all of us .