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.........................................................................................................................................................................The next Fandance is Sat 18th May 2024....................................................................................................................................................
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Having taken into account the current COVID restrictions that currently apply in the different parts of the UK, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the 2021 reunion.
The Chairman Nick Butler will be heading up the Fan at 0930 hrs on Saturday the 15th May and he will lay a BAFC wreath on behalf of the Club at the summit.
He will also toast The Fallen.
If other members wish to make their own pilgrimage up the Fan at their own risk please follow the relevant COVID restrictions that will be in place.
As a Club we are not able to accept liability for members safety and well being over the weekend of 14/15 May. Our Clubs insurance that normally covers Fandance will not operate this year.
Update to follow reference Aldershot 10 Miler on the 20th November 2021.
...........................................................................................................................................................The 10 Miler will be held on w/e Saturday 23rd November 2024..................................................................................................................................
When the First World War broke out Hitler said.
"Overpowered by stormy enthusiasm I fell down
on my knees and thanked heaven for granting me
the good fortune of being permitted to live at this time".
Adolph 'Adi' Hitler. 1889 -1945.
Hitler was rescued from his drifting life
by rumblings of war and oncoming strife.
Germany not Austria his leanings were bent
his spirits lifted by this awesome event.
The assassination of Archduke Ferdinand
by a man named Princip from Serbian land.
Austro-Hungary attacked the Serbs
then Russia and France called on reserves.
Belgian nuetrality the Germans ignored
the British lion awakened then roared.
Hitler signing for Bavarian command
overcome with enthusiasm for his adopted land.
For Hitler the army a base and a home
stopping his restless urge to roam.
With the 'List' regiment he first saw war
at Ypres in Belgium he started his tour.
Decorated early in this vicious war
the Iron Cross 2nd class he very soon wore.
Competent, courageous, alert, keen,
a credit to any fighting machine.
Between actions quietly reserved
drawing, philosophy studiously observed.
No presents or cards at Christmas time
his pet dog 'Foxl' suited him fine.
Surviving Ypres and making his name
the battle at Somme his next little game.
A wound in the leg caused him to fall
convalescing, his nature, not suited at all.
Back in action for the last great push
heading for Paris in a desperate rush.
Nearly, the name of this little game
a desperate attempt before Americans came.
A First Class Iron Cross Hitlers reward
a Jewish officer gave the award.
At the second Ypres in a gas attack
partly blinded, he would be back.
Jb
The Iron Cross First Class normally only given to
Commissioned officers.