to a younger audience. So the Riding Master created a ride which would burst through stage smoke and darkness to spotlights and a crescendo of music from Robbie Williams’ ‘Let Me Entertain You’ to veritable screams from the audience, followed up swiftly with ‘Mambo No5’ and a few more of the most popular musical hit songs of 1999 - all chosen by the Ride and mixed by the resident discjockey, CoH Goodwin. The effect that had been planned was undoubtedly achieved and all commented on the radical and welcome change. The seal of approval was received from the Royal Box in the shape of Lady Gabriella Windsor, though history does not record the comments of her father, HRH Prince Michael of Kent! A spectacular end to the year in many ways and sad in others as we say goodbye to the Riding Master, who retires after 30 years of service, and many others who now move to the Regiment at Windsor or into civilian life. But the Ride is looking healthier than ever with trips to Denmark, Jersey and the South of France firmly in the pipeline and a host of county shows jostling for place.
GMTV “Get Up & Give” Members of the Ride enjoy a quiet period in the GMTV Studio, waiting for Richard and Judy ? L to R… Msn Carnell, LCpl Barker, Tprs McEndoo, Littlebarrow, Msn Witter, Tprs Broxholme, Stafford, Ravenscroft, Msn Bowen and Capt CWG Rodway RHG/D.
As Ride Officer, I can safely say that the Ride has been my best memory of life at the Mounted Regiment, from point of view of personal pride in the Household Caval-
ry as an institution, but more, pride in the men who against odds make the Ride the spectacular and unequalled display team that the public want and expect to see.
133rd September 2nd & 3rd 2000 Chatsworth, Bakewell, Derbyshire The biggest country fair in Great Britain including the Household Cavalry Musical Ride with the Band of the Light Division
Remembrance Visits Specialists in pilgrimages and tours to war cemeteries and memorials worldwide
There is a vast interest in war graves and in the campaign areas associated with them and The Royal British Legion specialises in visits to them worldwide. Ideal for veterans, relatives or Regimental groups wishing to visit areas of special interest, all tours are escorted, fully bonded and , medical support is provided. Anyone may apply.
Destinations this year include: ARNHEM, BERLIN/COLDITZ, SINGAPORE, THE SOMME, THAILAND, TUNISIA, YPRES/VIMY/LOOS, EGYPT, ITALY.
Videos ‘Escaping from Colditz’ - an account by Col Peter Storie-Pugh, Colditz, 1940-45 ‘Chindit Commander’ - featuring Brigadier Michael Calvert, Commander 77th Chindit Brigade in Burma 1944. For full details of the tours and videos or if you wish to receive Brochure 2000 please contact: Pilgrimages Worldwide, Royal British Legion Village,Aylesford, Kent ME20 7NX Tel: 01622 716729/716182 Fax: 01622 715768
THURSDAY, 21st SEPTEMBER, 2000 “England’s Largest One Day Agricultural Show” • • • • •
Competitions Demonstrations Displays Tradestands & much, much more.
Free Car Parking
Main Ring Attractions • The Musical Ride of the Household Cavalry
• Gundog & Falconry Display • Agricultural Pageant For Tickets & all information: Contact: Mike Howes, Tel: 01844 212737
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