ShinyCapstar - News from Planet Coldstream (2010)



		. Welcome to Coldstream News .................... keeping up with all things Coldstream! .. xsell2 Hopefully on this page you'll find links to other articles that have been displayed at other sections of ShinyCapstar. Here we'll mention if the site has had an update, forum (message board) information and other breaking news from 'Planet Coldstream'. Please make sure that you drop in 'regularly' to the Coldstream News Section of Shiny-Chat (the Coldstream Community). Now, onto the news and remember ........ the newest news is ALWAYS at the top! THE NEWS ARCHIVE: > NEW ARCHIVE: from March '09 to March '10 here from March '08 to March '09 here Older News from March '08 to December '08 here Old News from July '06 to February '08 here Older News from July '04 to June '06 here Older News from May '04 to June '04 here Older News from July '03 to April '04 here
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		SITE UPDATE NEWS: 01 January 2011 ShinyCapstar would like to wish everyone a (belated) Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year for 2011. 1. 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards Golfing Team: EXERCISE ORLANDO CHALLENGE - GOLF TOUR FLORIDA SEPTEMBER 2010 With the snow hitting most of the United Kingdom it's nice to see that Coldstreamers recently returned from sunny Orlando, read EXCLUSIVE ARTICLE here ... 2. Wristband Appeal Details Changed! The wristband appeal is still running but the contact details have now changed - read more here ... 3. LCPL FREDERICK WILLIAM DOBSON, VC: A sincere thank you to David Stout for sending an excellent image of the gravestone of LCpl Dobson VC - see it here .... 4. Gallery images updated: We have received a loads of images for the gallery, and added them all for your viewing pleasure. You can view the gallery by clicking here. If you have an image that you'd like to feature on the gallery then please send it to us via admin@shinycapstar.com and we'll get it on as soon as possible. 5. COLDSTREAM NEWS - August 2010 to December 2010: We have added links to media articles featuring the Coldstream Guards on the forum, from the Coldstream Guards at the QPR Stadium to a Naked Coldstreamer that caught a burgular! See the forum news section here .... 6. Forum News: Some of the latest and most active topics/articles over on the forum are: Berlin 1974 - The Water Rats ?? more money than brains!!!!!!! Things you don't see anymore GSM Perry Mason 1st Bn Coldstream Guards On Parade A Christmas Card for a Hero and finally ............... 5. SHINYCAPSTAR IS TO CLOSE DOWN! Well, it isn't yet - but it may not be too far away! Why you may ask? ShinyCapstar is ran by a team of dedicated researches, graphic artists, comedians and web-gurus - well, just me actually (yes, it's a one man show!), and when ShinyCapstar was born I was a fully fledged member of Her Majesty's Coldstream Regiment of Foot Guards. That was many years ago (nearly 10) and now I have left the Regiment after 23 years glorious service. See, the problem is that I am now 'out of the loop' and find it very hard to get content for the site as I am no longer in the same location. Major Jasinski very kindly sent me the Orlando Golf Tour Article that is now uploaded (many thanks to you indeed) but apart from that ................. nothing. So, here's the deal. I was planning to invest some more time and effort into this site and hopefully improve on the way it works, runs and also allows me to update it (more swiftly), but I'm hardly going to do that if I have no content. So, if you're a Coldstreamer (Past or Present, there's no such thing as an ex-Coldstreamer), and you're sat here thinking I have a few images and a little article that would look good on the site then send it to me at admin@shinycapstar.com and I'll upload for Planet Coldstream. I know the site has a HUGE FOLLOWING and I can see from the stats that there is a HUGE NUMBER of serving Coldstreamers that view the site ................ so give me the info - give me the images - give me some support! If you aren't sure if the article can be uploaded or not then see the media officer for authorisation, or send it to me as all info/images are vetted before they are uploaded. In addition to this, I would like to see some 'old stories' with images of past events. Everyone has a story to tell and it's great to read about other people's experiences. If you have a story and want me to change the names (to protect identities) then I can do that - no problem. ALL I ASK IS FOR A LITTLE SUPPORT - FROM YOU, YES YOU READING THIS. After all, I would hate to think that the LARGEST and most POPULAR COLDSTREAM GUARDS site in the WORLD is not being fully utilised as both entertainment and as a potential recruiting tool! OLDER NEWS THREE HUNDRED AND SEVENTEEN DAYS TODAY! 300 days ago, the Coldstream Guards were in Afghanistan serving on Op Herrick 11. Now, nearly a year after beginning pre-deployment training ShinyCapstar re-counts the events covering the last year in an EXCLUSIVE article only available on ShinyCapstar. 19/04/10 - BUY ONE - GET ONE FREE! 19/04/10 - Competition winner announced! 19/04/10 - 2010 Regimental Association Details now online 19/04/10 - Black Weekend (21-23 May 2010) 19/04/10 - Were YOU a Coldstreamer in Dunkirk? (a unique opportunity) 19/04/10 - Bn Sit-Rep from Afghanistan (update 23rd March 2010) 19/04/10 - Fancy a personalised mouse-mat & matching coaster? 19/04/10 - Simon Rimmer shows his support to Coldstreamers in Afghanistan 19/04/10 - Coldstream Guards Families Reunited (new site) 19/04/10 - Honour Our Troops - new events now online 19/04/10 - H4H prints available
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		SITE UPDATE NEWS: 16 July 2010 1. 318 DAYS AGO TODAY! Nearly a year ago since the Coldstream Guards prepared for Op Herrick 11 (Afghanistan) with their pre-deployment training, ShinyCapstar now looks back at some of the events that have taken place over the last 300 days, read this HUGE EXCLUSIVE ARTICLE here ... 2. ShinyCapstar to the RESCUE! Forget "Jim'll fix it" ................ shiny'll fix it! - read more here ... 3. Matt Prior Joins the Gallery: English One Day International and Test cricketer Matt Prior joins the gallery of 'Celebrities wearing wristbands'. 4. Isle Of Wight Branch NOW ONLINE: Congratulations to the Isle of Wight Branch who are now online. On their site you will find information from Branch Members, Branch Gallery, Links & Support, News & Events plus much more to come in the future. Visit there website at the following link: http://www.iwightcoldstreamers.org OLDER NEWS 03/04/10 - Guardsman Michael Sweeney 31/03/10 - Wristband Appeal rises to over a quarter of a million pounds! 31/03/10 - NINE MORE celebrities show their support to the Coldstream Guards 31/03/10 - I.D Cards not enough? The question has been put to Parliament! 31/03/10 - 'My War' do you have an experience to share? 31/03/10 - 'ROB ROY' challenge
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		SITE UPDATE NEWS: 16 May 2010 1. Wristband Appeal Rises to over �350K !! A sincere thank you to everyone who has donated to the 'Support the Coldstream Guards in Afghanistan' campaign - it's now at �351,000, read more here .... 2. Coldstream Guards Commemorative Capstar is now available to purchase: Six months in the making, the Commemorative Capstar project is now available to purchase. For more details including the prices, how to order and special offers please click here ... 3. Coldstream Guards Double "D" Memorial Rugby Tour: On their return from Afghanistan, Coldstream Guards Rugby Football Club are touring the South West in memory of two fallen players, Lance Corporal Daz Hicks and Lieutenant Dougie Dalzell. Dates confirmed for matches: Penzance & Newlyn RFC, Fri 11 June Bude RFC, Sun 13 June (7s tournament) Crediton RFC, Wed 16 June Ivel Barabarians RFC (Yeovil), Sat 19 June Old Radleyans (Aldershot Stadium), Tue 22 June For more information, please see the Coldstream Guards Double "D" Memorial Rugby Tour Facebook Page ... 3. Red Friday / Doncaster Support for the Coldstream Guards: The people of Doncaster support the Coldstream Guards in Afghanistan Appeal, and more events are taking place! In November local artists recorded and produced a live album to be sold to raise funds for the appeal Invest in Doncaster sponsored the production cost and everyone else gave their time and talent for free. The Album went on sale in the Frenchgate before Christmas and has already raised approx �4000. The Album A Soldiers Letter is available from the Tourist Information Office High Street Doncaster. For more information, please see the Red Friday/Coldstream Guards in Afghanistan Facebook page ... 4. VIDEO - The Coldstream Guards in Afghanistan: Number 1 Company, 1st Bn Coldstream Guards deployed to Babaji in October 2009 taking over from B Company, 2 Mercian. Little did they know that this Company would be returning even stronger after operating in one of the Planets most dangerous environments! This - is their story, dedicated the fallen Coldstreamers - lost but never forgotten. THIS VIDEO IS NOT A CELEBRATION OF VIOLENCE IT IS A STORY OF DEDICATED MEN, SERVING IN A HOSTILE PLACE DO NOT VIEW IF YOU ARE EASILY OFFENDED. See the video here .... 5. VIDEO - Embedded with the Coldstream: A selection of photographs from AJ Heath (photographer), three weeks embedded with the Coldstream Guards in the Babaji district of Central Helmand Province, Afghanistan. See the video here .... 5. CONGRATULATIONS - Honour Our Troops: ShinyCapstar would like to congratulate the team behind Honour Our Troops, who after many months hard work have now been given Official Charity Status! Honour Our Troops is a Non-Profit Charity (Reg No 1135829), comprising a dedicated team of volunteers committed to giving knowledge, expertise, time and effort in realising our vision - Staging a National Concert in honour and support of our British Forces, for more info please click here .... OLDER NEWS 23/03/10 - Wristband appeal hits �235k ! 23/03/10 - Jedward support Coldstreamers! 18/03/10 - Geordie Wristbands (Ltd Ed) 18/03/10 - Josh Lewsey, another celebrity supports Coldstreamers in Afghanistan 10/03/10 - I.D Cards not enough? 10/03/10 - Town's & Cities show support for Armed Forces 10/03/10 - HEROES H4H Prints now available to purchase 10/03/10 - Mad Cop helps HFH !
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		SITE UPDATE NEWS: 01 May 2010 1. More Celebrities show their support to Coldstreamers: Sir Ben Kingsley and Robert Lee show their support to Coldstreamers in Afghanistan by wearing a Coldstream Wristbands, read more here ... 2. Coldstream Guards transfer authority to Gurkha Rifles: The 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards have marked the Transfer of Authority for the Nahr-e Saraj (South) area to 1st Battalion The Royal Gurkha Rifles (1 RGR), read more here ... 3. Coldstream Guards in final operation before return: Days before they're due to return home to the UK, soldiers from 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards, in partnership with Afghan security forces, have conducted a helicopter insertion operation to search a village suspected to be held under insurgent control, read more here .... OLDER NEWS 09/03/10 - Meet "Gilbert" the Guardsman 09/03/10 - Tony Sweeney an extremely talented artist! 09/03/10 - Do you know about Project Mobility 4x4 ? 09/03/10 - New Honour Our Troops Site goes live .... 09/03/10 - Seel�we Nord - Competition Winner Announced 09/03/10 - Wristband campaign hits �196k ! 19/02/10 - Lieutenant Douglas Dalzell 12/02/10 - Lance Corporal Darren Hicks
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		SITE UPDATE NEWS: 21 April 2010 1. Colonel of the Regiment letter - Bn Sit Rep 21 April 10 COLONEL OF THE REGIMENT: VISIT TO 1st BATTALION COLDSTREAM GUARDS " I recently visited Afghanistan and managed to steal 18 hours or so with the 1st Battalion on my way out of theatre. As they reach the end of their tour, I thought that the broader Regiment would be interested to hear how they are getting on. " - read more at this link ....
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		SITE UPDATE NEWS: 20 April 2010 1. THE COLDSTREAM CHALLENGE - in support of Help for Heroes The Coldstream Challenge is a one off endurance event organised by a group of friends with the objective of raising money for both the Help for Heroes charity in the UK and the Wound Warrior Project in the US. It starts in Coldstream in the Scottish borders on the 18 June 2010 and over the next six days the seven �athletes� cycle over 300 miles and walk nearly two marathons over 18 mountains in the Lake District and North Wales, read more here ....
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		SITE UPDATE NEWS: 19 April 2010 1. Wristband appeal rises to �316,600! A sincere thank you to everyone who has donated already for the 'Support the Coldstream Guards in Afghanistan' campaign - it's now at �316,600, read more here .... 2. Regimental Wine & Port Labels BUY ONE - GET ONE FREE! Stuck for a gift, not sure what to get for that special occasion? Why not get a bottle of something from them, then add your own personalised and customised to your own specifications. Port, Wine, and Novelty Beer (Becks, Budweiser, Newcastle Brown Ale etc) are all available and for a limited time only these labels are BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE - click here to view them .... 3. COMPETITION WINNER ANNOUNCED! Well done to Traci Gorman, who has won a fantastic set of 'Foot Guards Coasters', to read more and to see details of the next competition that is FREE to enter please click here .... 4. 2010 Coldstream Guards Regimental Association Day: Information has been received from Regimental Headquarters regarding the 2010 Coldstream Guards 2010 Association Day, being held on Saturday 26th June at Chatsworth House, by kind permission of HG the Duke of Devonshire, for more info please click here .... 5. 2010 Black Weekend Details: Information has been received from Regimental Headquarters regarding the 2010 Black Weekend (21-23 May 2010), for more info please click here .... 6. Unique Opportunity for Coldstream Dunkirk Veterans: A unique opportunity has arisen for veterans of the 1st and 2nd Battalions who served during the summer campaign of 1940 in France and the Low Countries, resulting in the evacuation from Dunkirk. For more information please click here .... 7. Battalion Sit-rep from Afghanistan 26 March 2010: If you haven't seen it yet - we recently added a report from the Commanding Officer, with news from the Battalion's tour of Afghanistan. It makes excellent reading and can be seen here .... 8. Personalised Mouse-mat & Coaster packs: Is your mouse-mat looking a little worn? Why not have a mouse-mat and matching coaster pack customised to your own needs just the way you want it? These packs are of extremely high quality and you won#t be disappointed. You can customise the mats in any way you wish (terms & conditions on the link apply), for more details please click here .... 9. Simon Rimmer shows his support to Coldstreamers: Simon Rimmer recently visited the families of those Coldstreamers (and attached) serving in Afghanistan and was kind enough to do a presentation - just like he does on TV! Simon's photo has now been added to the Celebrities wearing Wristbands Section, see his photo (and other celebrities) here ... 10. Update of Regimental History - Cyprus 1974: ShinyCapstar is extremely grateful for Michael Firth for sharing his experiences of his time with the 2nd Battalion in Cyprus. This information has now been added to the site here .... 11. Honour Our Troops: Some great events are happening over on Honour Our Troops, including - Sam gets lost for H.O.T, H.O.T Wheels 24hr Challenge, The Parade of Colours, The H.O.T Midsummers Ball, The Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge plus much more - see Honour Our Troops here .... 12. Coldstream Guards Families United - new site: ShinyCapstar is always thrilled when more Coldstream Sites hit the internet and what started as a face book group page where families and friends of Coldstreamers (and attached personnel) serving in Afghanistan has now been developed further into a website community. The new galleries, forums, videos plus much more. It's FREE and easy to join, so why not pop over and chat amongst friends? Find out more at www.cgfutd.ning.com 13. HEROES Help for Heroes Prints by Tony Sweeney NOW AVAILABLE! Tony Sweeney (ShinyCapstar's favourite Artist) recently completed an outstanding piece of artwork that helped to raise over �1,000 for H4H. Prints are now available to purchase from his site, and �5 from the sale of each print will be donated to HFH (outstanding Tony!). To read more about this piece, and to see the images as the piece transforms from a sketch into a masterpiece, please click here ... OLDER NEWS 09/02/10 - Seel�we Nord - The Germans are Coming (Novel by Andy Johnson) 09/02/10 - Wristband Appeal Fund rises to �131,500 09/02/10 - William Hague, George Osborn, Rob Howley, Scott Quinnell & Sean Fitzpatrick all support Coldstreamers! 02/02/10 - Wristband Appeal Fund rises to �119,450 02/02/10 - Interesting Facts & Images from No 7 Coy's 425 Mile Hike! 01/02/10 - Number 7 Company arrive at Tower Hill (425 miles later!) 01/02/10 - Gordon Ramsay & Roy Wood added, Celebrities Wearing Wristbands 29/01/10 - Number 7 Company arrive at Mosely Hall, Leicestershire 26/01/10 - Would YOU like to be a part of Coldstream History? 25/01/10 - Wristband campaign breaks �100k target! 25/01/10 - More Celebrities added wearing wristbands 25/01/10 - Images from No 7 Coy at Market Harborough (Coldstream to London March) 25/01/10 - Team H-J support Coldstreamers in the Reading Half Marathon
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		SITE UPDATE NEWS: 31 March 2010 1. WRISTBAND APPEAL RISES TO OVER A QUARTER OF A �MILLION !! A sincere thank you to everyone who has donated already for the 'Support the Coldstream Guards in Afghanistan' campaign - it's now at �261,000, read more here .... 2. More Celebrities show their support to Coldstreamers: Ralph Little, Joe McElderry, Danyl Johnson & Jamie Archer, Olly Murs, Stacey Solomon, Tommy Walsh, Mick Dennis, Don Walcott & Luther Blisset show their support to Coldstreamers in Afghanistan by wearing a Coldstream Wristbands, read more here ... 3. 'MY WAR' do you have an experience to share? Hurricane Films are looking for contributors to share their memories or experience of war on camera. Any age. Any war - If you have a story to tell they would like to hear from you, read more here .... 4. 'ROB ROY CANOE CHALLENGE' Canoe the thames and raise money for charity: This year marks the inaugural Rob Roy Rally, a real challenge for all enthusiastic paddlers. Rally participants must paddle 123 miles along the non-tidal Thames, from Lechlade to Teddington Lock, using Canadian canoes or Kayaks. It is an opportunity to paddle for recreation and for a sense of achievement and adventure. It is not a race and participants can take the journey in convenient stages, anytime between the 1st April and the end of September, read more here ....
		GUARDSMAN MICHAEL SWEENEY It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Guardsman Michael Sweeney from 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards was killed in Afghanistan on 1 April 2010. Guardsman Sweeney died as a result of an explosion that happened in the Babaji District of central Helmand province. The last three and a half months saw Guardsman Sweeney deploy on the full range of complex combat operations in the Babaji area. As well as conducting daily patrols he was involved in the security of Check Points near his Patrol Base. It was whilst on patrol to one of these Check Points with a re-supply for his comrades that Guardsman Sweeney trod on a hidden bomb which took his life. Messages of Condolence Section - Eulogy
		THE NEWS ARCHIVE: News has recently been archived, from from March '09 to March '10 here see here (see even older news at the top of this page)
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