COMMANDANTS COCKTAIL PARTY 2007
Well over one hundred guests and officers attended the Commandant's Cocktail party held at the officer's mess on January 27. The function was an attempt to thank the many friends and supporters of cadets, who were responsible for the successes recorded by the Corps in 2006. A special treat was the availability and attendance of many former commandants and BDF senior officers. Among the special guests also were parents of the Band, sponsors, supporters, etc.
 

 

Three officers were presented with plaques during the reception.

Captain C Corbin was presented with a plaque in appreciation of his many years of service to the BCC. Capt Corbin retired from active service at the end of 2006.

Lt Col Browne and Captain Esther Walkes received their plaques in comemoration of twelve years of service to the Corps.

 

 

Five of the former commandants and senior BDF officers who attended the function:

Left to Right

Lt Col Browne - Commandant

Cdr Kirton (retd)-former DCOS

Lt Col W Parris  COBR

Lt Col Springer (retd) former Commandant

Lt Col Bostic (Retd)
 

 

Old friendships were rekindled in the casual atmosphere.
 

 

 

 

 
 

 

The mood and the dress lent themselves to extensive patronage for the photographer -Capt Cumberbatch.
 

 

 

Waiting for the line to shorten is serious business
 
 
 

 

President of the Mess Committee

Capt John Kellman welcomed everyone.
 

 

The Commandant gave a brief review of 2006 and thanked everyone who contributed.
 

 

The service was well patronised
 

 

..and a good time was had by all.