Army Education and Welfare

Flak, Volume 1, Issue 4, 30 April 1943, Page 4

Army Education and Welfare

AEWS is now getting well under way, many have . already taken advantage of it and many will be receiving Study Courses during the . next few weeks. Those who have so far received University books have been more than pleased with them. I think every one has been agreeably surprised that AEWS has been launched so successfully and so quickly. - There are quite a few, however, both Gunnes and Waacs, who do not yet realise the opportunity now presented, and to those I would say read an article .in the next issue headed “MY FUTURE.” Play Reading A whole library of plays suitable for all male, all female and mixed castes is now available. We sincerely hope that all gun sites and Battery H.Q.’s will put on at least three or four plays during the next few months. Several sites have already had a great sucsess, and they have found them most enjoyable both from the view point of the players and audience.

Careers,. If you are wondering about your ' career after the war, ask to see the Education Officer’s new book on “CAREERS.” - k - Library As yet not many requests have been made for special books or for information about almost any- > thing. Don’t forget to make use of this service if you want to v know anything. Discussion Courses These are - now available . through the kindness of the W.E.A., and if groups of six or eight would like to form a class to meet and discuss subjects .such as economics, English. . language and literature, reconstruction in the Pacific, etc, see your Education officer and he will arrange it. Special subjects are available. #or Waacs, but all subjects should suit them as well as the men, and indeed it will probably lead to better discussion to have mixed groups. . ; . Woollen Toys Contest The 15th Regiment Education. Officer is pleased to give a prize

to the value of £1 for the best woollen toy made by a gunner or Waacs in the regiment. Sole judge: Miss E.. Avenall (RHQ); closing date: 31st May.: Prize: Order for £1 on Messrs. Milne & Choyce, Ltd., or Messrs. John Court, Ltd. Materials can be supplied, but it is hoped that in addition you will bring from your own homes old materials, felt hats, etc. MISFIT! A P.B. gunner who had been complaining to the Q.M. that his x new battledress didn’t fit anywhere, walked, unsatisfied, out of the stores into the arms of a very senior officer who was visiting his battery. Not recognising him the P.B. gunner didn’t salute. The officer pulled him up. “Here, you,” he said. Look at my uniform “Yes, I know,’’"said the P.B. gunner. “Mine’s pretty lousy, too.”