Firstly welcome to CC071 who have now all joined The Foundation - we hope they enjoy their membership and support The Foundation in the years to come.  The Junior OCdts have certainly been at the brunt of our British Weather this January - their first overnight exercise saw snow on the ground - a slight shock to the system for many!  Luckily the Intermediates have yet to start their 'digging in' exercise - so hopefully the ground will have thawed a bit by then.  As we type the Juniors are on the Parade Square preparing for their Passing Off Parade on Friday and are all justifiably excited about their first Long Leave Weekend.  Please note all the different speakers below that are coming to the Academy this term which you are all welcome to come along and listen to.

Leadership Encounter Evening - Tuesday 6 February

Last night was our first Leadership Encounter Evening of the Year and what an excellent start.  Mark Adkin's knowledge and enthusiasm for the Crimea was infectious. His descripton of the 'four horsemen' in the run up to the Charge was fascinating - the only blow was that we only hard Part one!!  But do not worry we will organise a date for Mark to come back to give us Part Two! 

Leadership Encounter Evening - Tuesday 3 April

We are delighted that Major General John Cooper will be coming to speak at our April Encounter. General Cooper is Director General Training Support.  In 2004 he was Deputy Commander Combined Forces Command in Afghanistan and in Jan 2005 took over as Commander Ist(UK) Armoured Division and took his Divisional HQs to Southern Iraq to fill the role of HQ Multi National Division(SE) from Dec 2005 to July 2006.  We are sure that his talk will be most informative about his leadership experiences in both Iraq and Afghanistan and look forward to seeing many of you there.  Please click >>here to read more about General Cooper and click >> here to sign up. 

Voice of Experience Lecture - 15 February.  Major General Graham CBE will be talking to the Senior OCdts in the Churchill Hall starting at 1800.  If you are interested in attending please email Jules on jules.mccoll@sandhurstfoundation.org.

Moral Dimension of Leadership - 26 February.  Kate Allen will be talking to the Intermediate OCdts in the Churchill Hall starting at 1800.  If you are interested in attending please email Jules on jules.mccoll@sandhurstfoundation.org.

Stress in Combat Lecture - 27 February - Brigadier Bradshaw will be speaking to the Intermediate OCdts in the Churchill Hall starting at 1800.  If you are interested in attending please email Jules on jules.mccoll@sandhurstfoundation.org.

Kermit Roosevelt Lecture - 22 May.   General Richard Cody, Vice Chief of Staff, United States Army will be coming to talk at this most prestigious lecture.  The event will take place in Churchill Hall and all members are welcome to attend please email Jules on jules.mccoll@sandhurstfoundation.org.

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

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.

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.  Accommodation can be arrranged at the Academy.  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.

Advertising in the Wishstream/Foundation Journal.  If any members are interested in advertising for free in the next edition of the Wishstream/Journal please can they contact Jules McColl on jules.mccoll@sandhurstfoundation.org.  The Foundation notes will be made up of two more pages which members are able to advertise on.  Any adverts will be considered so please let us know.

Members Book Reviews.  The Academic Departments receive several books form publishers per week to review and are now fast becoming overloaded.  If any members would be keen to have a book sent to them from The Foundation  (which of course they can then keep) to write a review please let Jules know.  Some of the reviews will be published in the next edition of the Wishstream/Journal and others will be attached to the monthly newsletter.

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.

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

Indian Mutiny 150th Anniversary Tour.  Bolt and Butcher (Military Miscellany) are organising a tour to India to cover the Indian Mutiny in November this year.  If you are interested in joining the group please click >>here.

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.

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.

The Liquid List.  Founded in the early 1990s, the network aims to help Service people looking for a second career to meet others who have made the move into civilian life.  The programme and meetings are based throughout the UK and Australia.  For further information please contact the team on 0870 752 0010 or email info@thelistuk.com or www.thelistuk.com.

Jules McColl
Sandhurst Foundation Secretary