At last Summer seems to have arrived and the OCdts are certainly feeling the heat.  The Juniors are feverishly practising their drill for Passing Off The Square on Friday, the Intermediates are working hard in Faraday Hall whilst the Seniors are off on Exercise BROADSWORD which is a Counter Insurgency (Stabilisation Operation) in Longmore.

Leadership Encounter Evening - Tuesday 4 July.  Dr Patrick Mileham will be speaking on 'A Force for Good.  Why Bother?'  He is well known for his excellent and informative talks and is sure to have some extremely interesting 'Leadership' points to pass on.  For further details please click >>here.  To sign up for the event please click >>here.

The Previous Leadership Encounter Evening by General Robin Brims was fantastic.  He gave an incredible insight into what day to day life was like during the Iraq War for both himself and his soldiers.  With a captivated audience of over 70 he certainly made us think and indeed laugh at times with his quick witted comments.  It was an honour to have General Brims talk to the Foundation and we were so glad that so many could support the event.

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!

All Arms World Pace Sticking Competition - This prestigious and very interesting event is taking place at the Academy on Friday 23 June from 1100hrs.  All members and their guests are warmly invited to attend.  Please click >>here to sign up.

Lakeside Shakespeare Evening - Friday 30 June, starting at 1800hrs - Please email jules.mccoll@sandhurstfoundation.org for further details on this event.

Charity Polo Day - Thurs 13 July is the Charity Polo Day.  The event opens at 1300 and the last match is played about 1630.  All members and their guests are warmly invited to attend.  There is both a food and drinks tent available.  Please click >>here to book in.

Commandant's Parade - Wednesday 9 August - if you would like to attend the next Comdt's Pde please click >>here.  Guests are very welcome - please add them onto the event manager system.  You are welcome to bring a picnic to have by the Lakeside after the parade.

The Sandhurst Defence Forum dates are now out for the summer term please click >>here to view the programme and to attend any of the lectures.

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....   This is a plea for more 'memories' of the Academy or indeed any military memories to be emailed to jules.mccoll@sandhurstfoundation.org in order for us to keep this section of the newsletter going.

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