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strident and purposeful chords, full swell on the organ—
first Master Archbishop Benson built Wellington College
Leading Seamen Lillie Cable [Hn], Michael
second in the Bosun Class at the National ccf
‘I was glad when they said unto me, we shall go into the
on the firmest of foundations, both Royal and Religious,
Coles [A] and Elliott Kemp [Bn] who have led
Regatta at Portsmouth, whilst Angus Franz [L]
House of the Lord’. The Right Reverend Graeme Knowles,
so should we as individuals build our lives on the Chief
the section in exemplary fashion, setting high
came 4th in the Pico Class. On the second day,
Dean of St Paul’s, preached a sermon on the passages of
Cornerstone—Jesus Christ. For all who attended it was an
standards of organisation and dress as well as
Angus, getting in to his stride, beat a number
scripture read in the Service. He suggested that just as our
experience of wonder, awe and worship. Father Tim Novis
delivering excellent lectures.
of nationally ranked sailors. A grand finale to
the year was ‘afloat training’ at
Summer 2008 saw the resurrection of a
Navy Camp at Salcombe and the section literally
immersed itself in a variety of water activities.
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ellington College
ccf continues to grow in
earning the rank after two terms as Cadet
Charlie Esse [Pn] and Jack Trigger [M] were
winners of the Combined Services Cup, coming
Angus Franz [L]
4th in the Pico Class
at the National ccf Regatta
at Portsmouth
hms Excellent,
courtesy of the Royal Navy.
Many thanks
must go to Sub Lts Chapman and Frayne and
cpo Barnard for the vital part they played in a
successful year. Lt Graham Nurser
rsm. The
rsm was Amir Idris [Hl] taking over for the Summer
numbers, with the new Fourth Form embarking
new
on all elements of training with great enthusiasm;
term. Jamie intends to go to Sandhurst after University
including being drilled by the ever vigilant guest instructors
and then on to the Irish Guards. Amir is also looking to
from the Royal Military Academy and shooting under the
go to Sandhurst after University and before returning to
direction of Flt Lt Roth and Capt Kitty Jack.
Malaysia. The Porteus Plate was awarded to Cadet
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At Speech Day the Corps of Drums put on an
Ben Bowtell [Wn], for his distinguished final year with the
excellent display and the Sword of Honour this year was
Royal Marines Section. Congratulations also to Capt Jim
presented to Cadet Under Officer Jamie Whitwell [A],
Price for his Bar to the ccf Long Service Medal.
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Olivia Frayne [O], Sophie Williams [Hn], Michelle Brummer [O], Christine Viney [W] at RN CCF Camp Salcombe
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or the Royal Marines Section this
Other promotions have been Geoffrey
has been a busy and fulfilling year.
Hopkinson [Hg], Tom Wood [Hg], Rory
Time has gone incredibly fast. It
Stewart [Hn] and Charlie Byrd [Bn] all
has included a weekend exercise, helicopter
promoted to Corporal—as well as Biz
rides, section attacks and much, much more.
Nimmo [C] promoted to Lance Corporal.
The boys have utterly excelled and their
James Coleman [S] and Patrick Garrett [Pn]
attitude to training has very much set the
have been selected to attend a two week
standard for others to follow. The section
training exercise with the Royal Marines
csm Ben
this summer in the mountains of Scotland.
Bowtell [Wn] who planned and coordinated
It promises to be really tough, but we
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Charles Esse [Pn] and Jack Trigger [M]—winners of the Combined Services Cup, coming second in the Bosun Class at the National ccf Regatta at Portsmouth
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has been brilliantly lead by Cadet
rn section flourished this year. A varied
syllabus. As a bonus, drill has reached a higher standard
much of the training this year, supported by the ever positive
know they will love it. Congratulations also go to Patrick
and practical programme of sailing and kayaking
than in recent years. Much credit must go to Coxswain
Cadet Colour Sgt Simon Dempster [S] together with many
Garrett [Pn] who, from a very talented year, was selected
supplemented the teaching of the Able Seaman
Charles Bailey [Hn], P.O. Idris Aylwin [T] together with
morale boosting ‘dits’ from Cadet Sgt Callum Oliver [S].
as best new recruit.
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