Memories

of the Visit

 
 

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Visits to local schools were popular, and many new friends were made

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A Jackstay across the Tugela was set up by the South African Navy at Colenso.

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Field gunners "gumboot" dancing with the locals !! In Settlers Park in Ladysmith.

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  Dressing for dinner was not on the cards, So.......................

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A Push too far ...........

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...A 12 Pounder gun and Limber were dragged up Wagon Hill, by both SAN & Manchester field gunners, but not all went smoothly
  Light relief from many hard days grafting. Members of staff at the Disney Night !!

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Paying their Respects at the Cenotaph in Ladysmith

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The full crew at the Centenary Commemoration during the service at the cenotaph,