Caythorpe & Frieston Gala
Late summer sunshine greeted Stephen Phillips and, more importantly, members of 216 Signal Regiment at the annual Caythorpe and Frieston Gala on Saturday. The regiment was based in Caythorpe for its training prior to Operation Market Garden in 1944 and, following the end of the war, members returned to the village annually to remember comrades lost at Arnhem, a tradition which continues to this day. With the regiment due to depart for Afghanistan this week, this was a more sobering annual visit than usual, and in opening the Gala, Stephen Phillips drew attention to the sacrifice our servicemen and servicewomen are making on our behalf overseas. "I have been to many enjoyable fêtes and galas this summer all over the constituency," Stephen said, "but this has been one of the most memorable as Caythorpe and Frieston pay tribute to those who have served our country in the past, and continue to do so today. 216 Signals leaves for Afghanistan with all our thoughts, prayers and good wishes for a successful tour of duty and a safe return."
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