Back in easier times the Infantry Training Centre RM, now CTCRM, would hold Open Days to which the Public were invited and to which they would flock in big numbers. These were known as “Meet the Marines” and where they could enjoy all the fun of the fair. There was no RM Band stationed at the Camp but one would arrive. There would be all kinds of displays, including Drill, Judo, Tarzan Course with the Cliff Leaders giving demos etc. It would be hot-dogs, ice-cream and all that kind of jollification. The Main Gate Sentry routine was part and parcel of this. It was an extremely popular event, with everyone on Camp entering into the spirit of the day and all kinds of Stalls at which simple Prizes could be easily won and carried off as a nice souvenir! Happy Days!
Posted by David Prichard on Mon 03 Aug 2020 11:54:23 EDT
Recruit Sentry Main Gate CTCRM on ‘Meet the Marines’ Day
Posted by David Prichard on Wed 22 Jul 2020 12:23:23 EDT
Back in easier times the Infantry Training Centre RM, now CTCRM, would hold Open Days to which the Public were invited and to which they would flock in big numbers. These were known as “Meet the Marines” and where they could enjoy all the fun of the fair. There was no RM Band stationed at the Camp but one would arrive. There would be all kinds of displays, including Drill, Judo, Tarzan Course with the Cliff Leaders giving demos etc. It would be hot-dogs, ice-cream and all that kind of jollification. The Main Gate Sentry routine was part and parcel of this. It was an extremely popular event, with everyone on Camp entering into the spirit of the day and all kinds of Stalls at which simple Prizes could be easily won and carried off as a nice souvenir! Happy Days!
Posted by David Prichard on Mon 03 Aug 2020 11:54:23 EDT