Report by Glen Cooper
Really looked forward to this one. Not too far for me, a
great setting and a nice pub! Got there Saturday morning to find we had been positioned
next to the event field and next to a Stuart tank. I decided that, for
the first time, I was going to camp in the big tent (earplugs on hand!). I was
told by those who stayed Friday night that it had been ‘B!&&*^
freezing’. Weather for both days was really good for the time of year. This
obviously brought out the crowds as we were told there were queues on the main
road to get in. Our drill presentations for Churchill and Monty were spot on
considering we don’t do much of it in the year.
The training scenario included the 3 inch mortar which gave the
public a few big bangs. I carried my Bren and had to make the noises myself! The
ladies presented a semaphore lesson that attracted quite a lot of interest from
the public. Saturday night, a swing band entertained in the marquee playing
those well known 40s tunes (Batman theme?). It was left to Bill and I to
frequent the local public house, down a few beverages, be subtly persuaded to
leave, then negotiate the deep, dark woods back to camp…to find Adam and Dale
still supping! Saturday night was warmer. My earplugs kept out the clang of the
bells every hour until seven and a nice ‘wind’ blew through the tent! Sorry
guys!
Considering a few years ago the council were looking
at finishing this event, with the turn-out this year, On the Home Front will
carry on for many years to come.
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