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<H1><u>Area Report</u></H1><br>
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Our AGM was given all the care and attention that such an occasion deserves and was promptly dealt with in less than 5 minutes! The only change being Mark Collins who elected to stand down as webmaster. Mark took on this role many years ago and has regularly kept the website up to date, usually as each meeting unfolds! Our thanks to him for taking on this onerous task which is now to be undertaken by yours truly, which should be interesting judging by my limited pooter skills. Our events co-ordinator, Martin Simons gave a presentation of the past years events which totalled 29, which clearly demonstrated how much more active the area has become over the last 2 years, and continue to do so year on year.<br>
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The usual band of souls took supported the RBL poppy appeal by providing vehicles in Chichester, with Jill & Brian Marshall’s regulars in Worthing, which are our 2 regular haunts. This year Mark Collins and Neil Thomas supported the Haywards Heath and Burgess Hill area, our net is casting wider!! The grand total raised by the Area this year was in excess of £3600, so well done to all those who gave up their time for this worthy cause. On the subject of worthy causes, Andy Gent raised £115 for Help for Heroes by selling superb sets of wooden duckboards he has made for Jeeps at various events.<br>
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Also at our November meeting Pete Simmonds gave a superb presentation on his exploits in Canada whilst serving in the TA, and explained the role and purpose of the Army base known as BATUS in Alberta. The base conducts training from May to October each year. Despite there being relatively few servicemen permanently posted to BATUS, these numbers are significantly increased by temporary staff who form the bulk of the Range Safety and Control Group which provides live fire safety and training delivery, as well a large proportion of the camp based supporting organisations including a dedicated logistics squadron and a REME workshop, which is where Pete comes in.<br>
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December was ushered in with mince pies, mulled wine and the annual quiz, which for the benefit of our lady members included questions amongst other items, on their favourite pastime, shoes!! And to the bright spark when asked of where is the tallest spire on a church in the UK, the roof is most definitely not the correct answer. Roland, as usual demanded a stewards enquiry, but was kicked into touch by the Cranleigh Crew!!! The victorious team was led by non other than one of our intrepid social organisers, Diane Simons. Her winnings of a bottle of red wine, did not make it to the end of the evening, no surprise there then!!<br>
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The Christmas Walk this year was again at Slindon, but on this occasion the objective for the day was the Nore Folly, tucked some half a mile to the north of the village. About 25 foolhardy souls set forth in the exceedingly mild conditions, which was noticeably different from last year’s cold and foggy event. A circular route via some fairly muddy farm tracks enabled us to reach the folly, upon which we were treated to some fairly spectacular views along the Sussex coast and the Isle of Wight, which could clearly be seen. As is customary after this exertion, a group of members repaired to the warmth of The George Inn at Eartham for a lemonade and a bag of crisps.<br>
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And so another successful year draws to a close, and we look forward with an eager eye on what 2012 will hopefully bring. Happy New year to all our readers from West Sussex Area!!<br>
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<center>Nigel Buck</center><br>


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