Brussels banned on Bulwark
BRUSSELS sprouts have been banned from a Plymouth-based warship with its captain describing them as the “devil’s vegetable”.
Wayne Keble OBE, who is the Commanding Officer of amphibious assault ship HMS Bulwark, said he hates the small leafy green vegetables.
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Brussel sprouts
The warship is currently playing host to military chiefs in its role as the Commander Amphibious Task Group’s Flagship for the Taurus 09 deployment to the Mediterranean and Far East.
Rumours had circulated around the ship that Capt Keble – a fitness fanatic – had banned fried eggs from being served to the ship’s company of city sailors and Royal Marines during its six-month deployment.
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But scotching the rumour, he revealed he had in fact banned sprouts.
“The only thing I have banned on board is Brussels sprouts,” he said.
“They are the devil’s vegetable and the only thing I do not like, and the only thing I hate.”
He added: “Brussels sprouts are absolutely banned on board HMS Bulwark.
“I do not eat them so I do not know what the after-effects are.”
Capt Keble said he is very keen on seeing his ship’s company of 390 – a quarter of whom are made up of 4 Assault Squadron Royal Marines – eat healthily and carry out fitness while deployed.
“Healthy eating is something I promote as is ‘fit to fight’,” he said.
“I do promote that and I do a lot of exercise myself. I also promote adventure training and try to eat healthily.
“One of my roles as a Commanding Officer is to ensure that we are fit and healthy and that we have a healthy lifestyle, moderate our alcohol intake and make sure we are not overweight.”
Taurus 09 features around seven Devonport-based ships and submarines and more than 3,300 personnel. The Royal Navy, Royal Marines and RAF have been conducting exercises with countries ranging from the United States to Yemen.
The six-month-long exercise, which is nearing its finish, will see the task group complete a 20,400-mile round-trip.
The task group is expected to return to the UK in August.
Yesterday The Herald revealed how a Plymouth school has banned bananas as one of the teachers has an allergy.
BRUSSELS SPROUTS: The facts
The Brussels sprout was cultivated in Belgium (hence the name) during the 16th century from cabbages.
They were introduced to England and France in the 19th century.
They're packed with Vitamin C, Vitamin D and folic acid, with just six
lightly-cooked sprouts containing an adult's recommended daily
allowance.
The unpleasant smell of sprouts is caused by sulphur compounds, released when cooked.
A 2002 survey found Brussels sprouts are the most hated vegetable in Britain.
Comments
by Wavy Davy, Plymouth, UK
Wednesday, June 17 2009, 1:43PM
“Make him walk the plank over shark infested waters with the other option being a plate of juicy brussels sprouts at the other end of the plank”
by John, Bournemouth
Wednesday, June 17 2009, 12:21AM
“What a joke! Silly Captain Pugwash. Sprouts are delicious, best ever veg. Did his little mumsy womsy make him eat them ?”
by mike, Plymouth
Tuesday, June 16 2009, 11:02PM
“This story has just made Sky News, what trash, lets talk about the hard work the troops are up to on deployment, perhaps what he saves in sprouts he could spend on kit for the troops.”
by Rob, Plymouth
Tuesday, June 16 2009, 10:47PM
“How utterly arrogant this poor excuse of an Officer is. The key words here are, ..." the only thing I do not like, and the only thing I hate.¿ So - because he does not like them, others must go without. Whatever happened to 'freedom of choice'; given that Servicemen and women do not, contrary to public belief, get free food and accommodation but pay for it, the choice should be down to them and not a 'jumped up' man who is so obviously full of his own deluded self-importance. When I look at this story, it leads me to believe that I am glad I passed over the RN and joined one of the other Services.”
by anon, plymouth killick chef
Tuesday, June 16 2009, 10:10PM
“give yourself a damn good shake sir you might be the skipper but your not god. sort it out lofty and let the lads choose after all its them that really run the ship.”
by anon, plymouth ROYAL NAVY LEADING CHEF
Tuesday, June 16 2009, 10:04PM
“David ,plymouth u need to get a big plank of wood strapped to them shoes of yours before you go any further up the skippers ass.”
by D, Plymouth
Tuesday, June 16 2009, 10:02PM
“What a morale boost for enemies of the UK, knowing the British have captains who are this stupid”
by Phil, States
Tuesday, June 16 2009, 9:48PM
“Maybe this will lower the price of Brussels sprouts.
As far as good food and health, sprouts are good for you.”
by Ollie Patterson, Florida, USA
Tuesday, June 16 2009, 9:04PM
“Oh, Captain... You said, ¿I do not eat them so I do not know what the after-effects are.¿ Well, if that's the case, why not try them.
BTW, they taste like cabbage, and the after-effects are the same.
I had to laugh, though. This sounds like a joke to me.
Sorry.”
by Mandy, Woolwell
Tuesday, June 16 2009, 9:02PM
“ha ha i have never laughed so much at a front page ! i thought it was april fools day again...my 6 year old loves sprouts...what is wrong with this grown man, what about the sailors that love sprouts? mutiny i tells ee ha ha”