L-r: Lt-Col Craig Sutherland and craftsman Adam Johnson
Bexleyheath centre plays host to forces
Robin Cottle, Reporter
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
4:12 PM
Bexleyheath Territorial Army Centre is playing host to armed forces during the Olympics.
The Watling Street base has been the home for more than 100 soldiers with a range of jobs, including venue security, searchers and communications. They are all being fed by army chefs.
Craftsman Adam Johnson, 26, who lives in Dartford, said: “It’s great to be involved and it’s about doing our bit for the community as well.”
There are also more than 100 reservists based at the camp from 71 Signal Regiment, some of who might be allocated to carry out Olympic security.
Lt-Col Craig Sutherland said: “Not only is our Bexleyheath location helping to house and feed members of the military, but the regiment itself is contributing considerably.”
Members of the regiment have been and are currently on operation in Afghanistan.
Most Read News
Welling man charged over Millwall Wembley violence
A Welling man is one of nine who have been charged with violent disorder in connection with the trouble which marred Millwall Football Club’s FA Cup semi-final at Wembley on April 13.
Local advertisers
More news
- Armed robbers storm Blackfen supermarket
- Balloon release marks poignant anniversary of Erith schoolgirl Gemma Rolfe’s death
- UPDATE: Gezim Delija jailed for 20 years for Barnehurst pensioner Edward Syrad manslaughter
- Welling man charged over Millwall Wembley violence
- Bexley tops Olympic Torch Relay spending
- Community spirit cleans up Erith Park
- UPDATE: Sidcup pair appear in court over alleged knife incident
- Crayford men jailed for Sittingbourne Rolex robbery
- Residents asked to suggest Erith Park road names
- Knife-wielding Sidcup suspects arrested
- Derelict Sidcup factory ablaze
- Orbit South get Bexley police on their bikes
- Welling school given outstanding Ofsted result
- Blackfen ME patient vows not to suffer in silence
- Bexley residents given their say as fire response time fears rise
- Erith men arrested after drugs raid
- Specsavers make sure Sidcup children will be seen
- Striker Loick Pires returns to Welling United
- Met appeal for fresh info into Erith schoolgirl Gemma Rolfe hit-and-run
- Unveiling of Queen’s Bexleyheath Clock Tower bust nears
Around the Web See all
Sweet! London skyline made out of sugar cubes
It might look sweet, but a sugar cube recreation of London’s skyline is not for eating.
- Downing Street and Abbey Road signs auctioned off
- London Zoo searching for female fish to help save critically endangered species
- Thank You London gives people chance to show their gratitude
- Royal Ascot sets out 2013 style guide for Royal Enclosure
- VIDEO: Shepherd drives geese across Putney Bridge
-
Use our Wedding site to help you plan your big day! - At WeddingSite we know how much you have to organise for your wedding day, that's why we have designed a set of FREE, simple-to-use tools to make the planning process easy & hassle-free. FIND OUT MORE
-
Find a date using our online dating and friend finder - You can meet new friends, find romance or simply meet up online with people sharing similar interests and hobbies. FIND OUT MORE
-
Find a local business using our online directory search - Need a plumber? Or a florist? Or anything else? Search our business directory to find Bexley businesses in just a few seconds. FIND OUT MORE
-
Family notices from the Bexley Times, with readers' tributes - In memoriam, birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, best wishes & special days. FIND OUT MORE
0 comments