Finally summer seems to have arrived!  The Seniors are currently on Exercise BROADSWORD which is an internal security exercise in Longmoor, whilst the Juniors are being rifted around the Parade square in preparation for their Passing Off The Square on Friday - just before their first Long Leave Weekend.   Please do not forget that Heritage Day is on Sunday 17 June with the gates opening at 1100hrs.   A Polo Match, Cricket Match, The Beating Retreat by the Band of the Prince of Wales' Division are but a few of the events taking place on the day.  You are welcome to bring as many guests as you like to this Open Event and they can visit the Old College Museum Rooms, Royal Memorial Chapel and individual stands of military displays through the ages or simply explore the Academy's impressive grounds and the ABF village fayre.  We of course will also have our Foundation stand which will be within the ABF Village.

Leadership Encounter Evening - Tues 24 July

We are extremely pleased to announce that Commander Mark Bush OBE RN will be coming to speak to us on 'The Battle of the Atlantic 1939 - 1945 - a Supreme Test of Leadership'. On retirement Mark worked as a speech writer to the Lord Mayor of London.   Please click >>here to read more about Mark.  Please click >>here to sign up.

Please find below the list of all the Summer Term Commissioning Course speakers - all members and their guests are very welcome to attend:

Challenges of Civilian Leadership II - 11 June.  John Steele will be talking to the Seniors on Mon 11 June at 1800hrs in Churchill Hall.  If you would like to attend this lecture please email Jules on jules.mccoll@sandhurstfoundation.org.

Moral Dimension of Leadership - 26 June.  Kate Allen will be talking to the Intermediate OCdts on Tues 26 Jun at 1800hrs in Churchill Hall.  If you would like to attend this lecture please email Jules on jules.mccoll@sandhurstfoundation.org

Voice of Experience - Do the Tools do the Job? - 23 July.  Major Jon Swift RRF will be talking to the Juniors on Mon 23 July at 1600hrs in Churchill Hall.  If you would like to attend this lecture please email Jules on jules.mccoll@sandhurstfoundation.org.

EVENTS AT RMAS

Heritage Day.  Please note that Heritage Day will be on Sunday 17 June - all members and their guests are very welcome to attend.

World Pace Sticking Competition - 29 June.  The World Pace Sticking Competition will be taking place at the Academy on Friday 29 June, starting at 1000hrs.  There will be a Food Tent and a Bar available.  Please inform the Foundation if you would like to attend

Battle of The Somme - 1 July  If you would like to be part of the 91st Anniversary of the Battle of the Somme please click >>here for further details.

Shakespeare by The Lake - 6 July.  This year the performance will be 'As You Like It'.  The gates will open at 1700hrs and the performance will begin at 1930hrs.   Please bring your own picnic.  Tickets are £15 for adults and £10 for children.  There are only 350 tickets on sale.  Tickets can be purchased from Major Lizie James-Park by calling on 01276 412116 or email so2g1@rmas.mod.uk.

Charity Polo Day - 12 July.  The RMAS Charity Polo Day will be held on Thursday 12 July.  The first match will begin at 1400hrs - all members and their guests are welcome to attend please let Jules know.

Foundation Dinner Night - 28 July

This year's Foundation Dinner Night will be held on Saturday 28 July.  Last year proved to be a great success and this year we would like to see an increase in numbers.  The four course meal will be held in the Indian Army Memorial Room.  The Academy Band will be playing during the event and a raffle will aslo be held (the after dinner speaker will be announced soon).  The dress will be black tie.  Tables seat 10 so please feel welcome to invite as many guests as you like.  Tickets are £50 each.  Tours for guests can also be arranged on the Saturday or Sunday.  All guests are welcome to attend Chapel on sunday morning - so why not make a weekend of it.  To attend the Dinner Night please click >>here.

Richard Holmes Lecture - Tues 30 October.  The Forces Pension Scheme (FPS) and the Army Benevolent Fund (ABF) have joined together to organise a lecture at RMAS by Richard Holmes.  Richard's talk will be on Winston Churchill.   The reception will begin at 1915 (with wine and canapes) and the event will end approx 2115.  Tickets cost £18.  If you would like to attend please click >>here to see more details and to sign up.  Guests are welcome to attend to.

Intake 7 Annual Lunch Reunion - Thursday 2 August.  Intake 7 are now going to hold a less formal buffet type lunch every year.  This year's lunch has been provisionally booked at the Army and Navy Club for approx £30 per head not including drinks.  If you would like to attend, or know of anyone who might, please contact John Hooper on JJHHDALATI@aol.com.  He is also very happy to know if you would like to change the location, date, style etc.

Prince Consort's Library Summer Lecture - Wed 13 June.  Allan Mallinson will be talking on Badazoz to Basra  - Historical continuity and historical fiction at the Prince Consort's Library, Knolly's Road, Aldershot.  Free admission and to book place please contact 01252 349381 - Talk begins at 1800.

Charity Raffle - As I am sure you are all aware we are holding our second Annual Foundation Dinner Night on Saturday 28 July.  We are looking to run a Charity Raffle with the money being divided across the Commandant's three chosen charities for 2007. If you or your company were able to offer a prize please could you email Jules at jules.mccoll@sandhurstfoundation.org.  We would be extremely grateful for any donations.

Articles/Pictures for next Wishstream/Journal.  We have already received several articles from members for inclusion in the next edition and are always keen to receive more.  We are happy to accept articles on any issues - please either email or post them to Jules.  We are also keen to receive any photos that you might have from either your time here at the Academy or whilst serving.  Please ensure that the names and occasion are written on the back of each photo and these will be returned to the sender.

Travelodge Corporate Promotions.  Travelodge have kindly agreed to offer all our members their Corporate rates for room hire.  Both here in Camberley and nationally.  All you require is the Login Name:  The Sandhurst Foundation and the password: SFTRAVELODGE (These are both case sensitive).  The Foundation also holds the Advanced Level Password should you wish to cancel or amend your bookings.  The cheapest rates for the Travelodge are still their Saver Rates at £26 and £39 but these must be booked well in advance and cannot be changed or cancelled and very much subject to availability!  Click >>here to make bookings.

2007 Foundation Programme - please click >>here to view the programme for 2007 - this is constantly updated with new events.

The Sandhurst Shop  - 'Serve to Lead' Boxers, Socks and Ties - all for sale.  For further details on prices and to order please click >>here.  We now have the Sandhurst Foundation cufflinks in stock. To order please click above.

Jules McColl
Sandhurst Foundation Secretary