We had an extremely enjoyable Sovereign's Parade on Wednesday 12 April.  Her Majesty The Queen was taking the parade which of course was made even more poignant as her Grandson, Prince Harry, was passing out.  The weather was kind to us, if a little cold, and Her Majesty looked amazing for a lady about to celebrate her 80th Birthday.

This will be everyone's last chance to sign up to our Inaugral Dinner Night on Saturday 10 June and to attend the next Leadership Encounter Evening with General Brims on Tuesday 16 May.

Leadership Encounter Evening - Tuesday 16 May.  General Brims will be speaking on 'Leadership in Iraq'.  He is renowned for his excellent presentations and it is set to be another excellent evening not to be missed.  For further details please click >>here.  To sign up for the event please click >>here.

HM The Queen's Sovereign's Parade Speech.  Please click >>here to read it.

Prize Winners for Spring Term 2006.   The Sword of Honour, for Best Cadet, was awarded to JUO Fyjis-Walker, Light Dragoons.  The Queen's Medal, for Top Military and Practical Scores, was awarded to JUO Jeffcoat, Royal Gurkha Regiment and the Overseas Sword was awarded to JUO Ahmed from Pakistan.

Members First Annual Dinner Night - Saturday 10 June.  Last chance to sign up.  We now have over 80 attending this function and we hope this will rise to 100.  We are very pleased to announce that Keith Simpson MP will be giving the after Dinner speech.  He is well known for his extremely humerous anecdotal sketches from his time in the Army. Several people are arranging Renion tables and many others are bringing family and guests. Already an impressive raffle prize draw has been put together and the Academy Band will be playing for us.  Please click >>here for further details. Please click >>here to sign up. 

Kermit Rooseveldt Lecture - the COS has kindly agreed to allow our members to attend the next Kermit Roosevelt Lecure on 23 May starting at 1400 - 1545 in the Churchill Hall.  The speaker is General MacNeil, who  Please click >>here to sign up.  

Heritage Day - Sunday 18 June from 1100hrs to 1700hrs.  The purpose of the Heritage Day is to allow members of the public to enjoy the architectural, historical and cultural aspects of the Academy.  This will be achieved through a series of activities and training stands culminating in a Beating Retreat.  Members do not need to sign up just simply attend!

Talbot Bashall ('E' Coy 1946 161 (INF) RMC OCTU) has written an amazing first hand account of FM Kesselring's War Crimes Trial - please click >>here to read all about it.

Advertising in the Journal.  If anyone is interested in advertising their company in the next edition of the Journal please contact Peter Raith, at Crest Publications on 01604 495495 or email him on peter@crestpublications.com.  Please ensure you let him know you are a Foundation member.

The Sandhurst Shop  - 'Serve to Lead' Boxers, Socks and Ties - all for sale.  For further details on prices and to order please click >>here.

Memories: Fond or Not So....   Click >>here to read Peter Appleby's account of the Devizes to Westminster Canoe Race - 50 years ago!

All Reunions.  Please do not forget to keep checking the Reunions page to see if there is an event that you would like to attend.  Please click >>here.

Ypres 40 are marking their 40th Anniversary in September by going with their wives to Ypres.  If you would like further information please contact the Foundation office.

Jules McColl
Sandhurst Foundation Secretary