I am back in the New Luce Saddle after a quick trip over the water to Larne and a visit to John in his sick bed. I met with Ian and Sheila Hutton who also gave me a bed and fed me for the night. Ian and I served (along with Chalky White and others)with the Sappers after Denbury. Although we obviously found John to be very poorly he had a sparkle in his eyes with a smile a mile wide. He definitely thought and relished the fact that he was on parade. We had a good chin wag with the help of Heather who is holding up very well despite her obvious worry and stress. John had in his possession an Album with quite a few Denbury Pics (Heather has said she will make sure that Steve Wright has sight at the appropriate time) He also had a Denbury welcome booklet with yours truly featured along with Phil Castle climbing some on some Rocks down at the coast. I seem to remember the Yeti doing a tumble down the rocks shortly after taking the picture. We discussed quite a few of you scalawags at length as well as other aspects of his military career including 7 22 and 40 Sigs. We tried really hard but could not find a good word to say about any of you. Ian and myself being the exception to that rule. However the mention of Topper and a few others elicited deep throated chuckles. It would appear that some if not all of our night time adventures were discussed at length by the PS (we thought we were so cunning) some even before we carried them out. Apparently it was decided by Gregory et.al. that boys will be boys and as long as we did not go too far we would be given a little space but would also be shit on if caught. Ian and his lovely lady have departed in their van for quieter places for a while (it is the 12th of July thousands of Scots with their Trumpets Pipes and Drums descend on the area) Cairnryan port was throbbing as I disembarked yesterday afternoon. I only met John once and that was after Denbury. He gave me a bollocking which he and I both remembered-We could not remember why-You can bet it was well deserved. I have said farewell to John-A good soldier and mentor of Denbury Boys. Have fun Harry Waugh (K Troop 60-62)

Just a reminder. The rooms allocation for Barnsley Expires in 4 weeks if you still need to book I would advise you do so before the date to get the room rates. Chalky

FAO Chalky Have booked Barnsley for the Fri +Sat nights Phil Wiles

Reminder Newton Abbot Reunion 2013 This yearâ??s reunion will take place on Friday 6th and Saturday 7th September 2013. Friday. 6th Once again we have the use of the upstairs bar of the Royal British Legion Marsh Road Newton Abbot TQ12 2AP. Located close to the centre of Newton Abbot with a large car park adjacent. A small sandwich buffet may be provided (possibly with a small charge ) subject to numbers. The club is open all day and I am sure you will be made welcome. Saturday 7th 10.00hrs There will be the LONG WALK BACK TO CAMP for those who wish to stretch their legs; we will be leaving from the clock tower at 10.00hrs. As previous yearâ??s we will walk back to camp along the River Lemon passing the old camp and calling in at the Union Inn Denbury Green(if open) for refreshments before making our way to The Jolly Sailor Ogwell for lunch. Those who do not wish to walk there is ample car parking at the Union Inn and Jolly Sailor where they serve reasonably priced bar food and lunches. 19.300hrs This yearâ??s reunion will be held at the function room The Royal British Legion Club Longford Lane Kingsteignton Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 3LH A buffet will be served during the evening and there will be background music available. The bar will close around 23.59hrs. We look forward to meeting you all in September. Mike & Sue Butchers Quadrant 1961-63

Hi All and update from Heather on John Loveday Thanks for that Phil got a phone call from the hospital on sat when he was at dialysis and his line in his neck is loose they can t do anything about it as his arteries are so bad if it comes out they will keep him in and make him comfortable and he will only last about a week. But he went for dialysis on Tuesday and was ok and so far today ok but its not going to last as even if he scratches his neck it could come out so its like walking on egg shells. He loved his card and is showing it to everyone the girls who look after him are now saluting him and he is loving it x thanks again will keep you informed

FAO Steve Wright E mail me details for donation as have not given you one in a while

John Loveday the epitome of the Drill Instructor and Military Trainer. An example to many and an inspiration to hundreds of young men. Get well soon John.

I would like to thank on behalf of John and I for the kindness in sending happy memories for me to read to John He is in a Nursing Home nearby after his stroke and the awful thing is he cant speak but when I read out the messages from you all you can see a tear in his eye as those where the happiest days of his army life and told me so many times. I cant thank you enough for your kindness. Heather

Tried to post message last night ref Sgt John Loveday. He has had a stroke and is not in too good a health at the minute but still enjoys getting messages from the denbury Boys. I am in contact with his wife who is sending a card to Blandford for anyone to sign and pass on their Best Wishes to him. Hope to see some of you there Regards Phil

Hi mikejust got back to read the site and saw the sad news re Jayne Maher please pass on our condolences from both ourselves and Harry Meekings. will wait for further news re funeral.regardsskip and rose