1975 Letter Army School of Transport

On the 23rd July Fodens Band appeared at the 'Presentation of Foden Vehicle to Army School of Transport, Bordon, Hampshire.  

The coach left the band room at 11am with the band arriving at the Army School of  Transport, Bordon, Hampshire between 4pm and 4.30pm (1600 Hours) where they were met by the Orderly Officer. The Band member were then taken to the Sergeants Mess for accommodation and a substantial tea.  Rex Mortimer was however taken to the Officers Mess for his accommodation. 

At 6pm the band were taken to the officers mess where a tent had been arranged outside for the band to play in as a Foden Vehicle was driven by one of the drivers from Sandbach to a position in front of Mr D.C. Foden at 6.30pm.  When the vehicle was driven into position the band played “The Cossack”.

At the end of the event while the vehicle withdrew from the presentation the band played the Royal Corps of Transport March “Wait for the Waggon”.

The band then played a 30 minute show. 

At 7.10pm the band were taken to the Sergeants Mess where they were themselves entertained by the troops while Mr Rex Mortimer was taken to the Officer’s Mess for a Cocktail Party. The Band were then billeted in the barracks.

The following day after breakfast the band departed for Sandbach.