Journal 2008 - The Journal Royal Highland Fusiliers - The Royal ...

Col Kelly being “pulled out”.certainly encouraged great light-hearted debate. Some of thehighlights were the F/X – the low point the rations during the F/X(bring out the compo). The surrounding countryside was a perfectsetting for adventure training, canoeing, mountain biking, horseriding and hiking, activities all greatly enjoyed. A visit to a nativeIndian longhouse proved to be an interesting experience. Just beingable to see at first hand their culture encouraged more late nightdebate. All too soon the trip was over, but it won’t be long untiltheir new-found friends visit here (March 2008).Some other highlights: the street collection in Glasgowduring November was one. B Coy Cadets helped to collect themagnificent total of £15,000 for the Earl Haig Poppy Fund.Other Charity collections raised £555 for the Special Olympicsand £798 for Cash for Kids. WSI Claire Wilson successfullycompleted her BETC Diploma. CSgt Paul McBride won theCompany Marksmanship trophy, which is presented to the bestscore in the Cadet 100 Small-bore Competition. A Pl RHF King’sPark won the Company March and Shoot shield.The Halloween party at King’s Park saw some veryimaginative costumes.There was also the presentation of national sports colours tothe Company Cadets who represented Scotland during thepast year.2007 was another good year for B Company. Well done, all mycadets. To all the Officers and Adult Instructors, thanks for allyour often unsung hard work. I would like to wish you all the bestfor the coming year. (See also the Colour Section.)LCpl Neil Davidsonselling poppies.Cpl Manley receives the Company Marchand Shoot Shield.The Halloween Party.THE ROYAL HIGHLAND FUSILIERS 61