Closure of Trenchard Barracks hits British Forces hard 22.06.11

Celle Station in Germany has been home to British Forces since 1945 and this week the final decision on the future of Trenchard Barracks has been heard. Many infantry units have called Celle station home over the decades and for the Second Battalion the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, currently on exercise in France, Trenchard Barracks and the Germany lifestyle will be missed. Many German civilians are employed on camp, the news this week will no doubt have hit them the hardest.

[@simonbaker6962]

I lived in Celle from 1978 to 1983 and went to Gloucester School in Hohne . My brother attended Collingwood school.

[@MrGraemeb2022]

I was the Station Youth Officer ( British Forces Germany Youth Service)from January 1984 - April 1987. 3rd Bn Royal Green Jackets ( great bunch) initially, then the Royal Anglian (Poachers) An absolute privilege working with these guys. ( And 14 Sigs EW) Happy days!

[@ericdiviking]

it's the end of many years of fun sweat blood an tears I spent my whole army service as a very happy poacher it's a shame it has all has to end Im looking forward to visiting the area next year to show my children my time in history

[@DroneLifeLelystad]

I lived at Am Kriegersteg in celle. My dad served at 94 Locating Regiment Royal Artillery. I went to Collingwood School. Lived there from 1977-1984

[@MrGraemeb2022]

Did you go to the youth club in Trenchard Barracks?

[@arthurlindsey2522]

I was stationed here in 1954/1957 Reme Lad

[@roydavidlivermore4664]

After Christmas 1952 we drove in the snow from Osnabruck toCelle,to watch boxing between our RE Regiment and I think it was Rifle brigade, but it’s a long time ago.

[@PameladB]

We were there in 82 my children went to Collingwood too 🙏

[@marcmartins2002]

I remember Celle as the best accommodation and standard of living but unfortunately we spent a lot of time on exercise of away. When in barracks painting vehicles that would not even start due to lack of spares.

[@karstenjackson-lange5516]

I went back to celle in may 2023 went to see trenchard barracks for the last time in my life it's a shame to see it my block accomodation was the first block on the left opposite the guard room it's all overgrown you can just about see the celler under the block ware we parked our motorbikes I say our me and my army buddy's until we got told off I was there 1978 to 1980

[@karstenjackson-lange5516]

Also add on no mention of the army at all in celle no plaques no nothing it's as if we were never there

[@MrRoystoncowboy]

Will be a said day for all

[@carlwhitfield8592]

I was a school pupil here

[@xhouxtenx]

lets go home englands