Branch Circular #609 (June 2011) by RNA Rayleigh

Royal Naval Association

Branch Circular No 609

June 2011

Conference Edition

Dear Shipmate Branch Secretary, What a great conference we had in Plymouth. The National Chair has given a good account so I will fill in some details, for those who were unable to be there. The Guildhall was a very sumptuous venue, to suit the important business in hand. The conference was opened by the Lord Mayor of Plymouth and Rear Admiral David Steel gave the keynote address. He reminded the delegates and observers that the Royal navy was facing a tough time with redundancies and called for the RNA’s help in making the transition to Civilian life for these boys and girls as easy as possible – what is now know as the Shipmates Campaign – which I will brief on in an upcoming circular. The National President, Treasurer, Chair and Vice Chair made their reports, with good tough questions from the floor. The morning finished with the Mindworks presentation on the new Corporate image and examples of the new materials. The Member-get Member campaign is easy to understand. The idea is that we all try to recruit one new member each this year. Each branch will be sent in the next few weeks their box of materials (Branches at Conference have already received them). Please put up the posters in your local pub, club, church hall, Legion or shop, with your contact details. Guidance on this and the new image will be sent with this Circular in a smart document called ‘Brand Guidelines’ – please pass around the branch and show to your PRO and Chair. All the new letterheads etc will be available to download on the new website which we hope to go live within 2 to 3 weeks. Each Area has been given a Member-get-member pull up banner for events and meetings. The afternoon saw the debate on motions with the results as follows: • • • • • • • •

National Council motion – Passed Branch motion 1 – Withdrawn Branch motion 2 – Failed Branch motion 3 - Withdrawn Branch motion 4 – Passed as amended to take a report next year before final decision. Branch motion 5 – Carried Branch motion 6 – Failed Branch motion 7 – Carried

The results of the raffle are announced later in the circular, well done all £4,000 raised for the Charity Fund, BZ. The Gala Dinner was fantastic with over 350 attendees – great entertainment and a free miniature of Plymouth Gin each! The rededication of the National Standard at St Andrews went very well in a full church, but we didn’t want to see the new standard in the middle of Plymouth Sound in the middle of a Force 9 gale, so cancelled the Parade, which disappointed the Navy guard from HMS RALEIGH who wanted to be on the Telly. A big well done to Plymouth Branch for a really knock-out job. Finally I am delighted to announce that we have appointed a new AGS. Lt Cdr Andy Christie. He served for 24 years as a rating in the Stores Branch and was selected Warrant Office before being commissioned 12 years ago as an SD officer. He leaves the Navy shortly and was the best of a terrific field of candidates. Andy lives with his wife and family in Stubbington and joins the HQ staff on 15 August 2011. We have a really great deal on walk-in showers etc with Premier Bathrooms, see details in Daily Orders – it is a very good deal.

Best wishes from Semaphore Tower Paul Quinn General Secretary 2

Chairman’s Chat

Dear S hipmates My first comment is to offer a very sincere vote of thanks to the Plymouth Branch for hosting a very good Conference weekend. We had 122 delegates in total, the most we have had for some years, and this is, I’m sure, a testament to holding the event in a traditional Naval port. The evening events were well supported and the Church Service on Sunday proved to be a very good finale to Alan Robinson’s reign as National Ceremonial Officer. Sadly the weather led to the parade having to be cancelled but the Guard from Raleigh and the two Sea Cadet Units still turned up and the Guildhall was opened early to allow us all to enjoy some final banter before departing homewards. The young Sailors from Raleigh and the Sea Cadets particularly enjoyed this informal gathering – and an Ivor Dewdney pastie truck outside was a very welcome sight on a wet and miserable day. The Conference itself was rather a game of two halves. The morning session went very well and everyone was pleased with what they heard and saw. The marketing presentation from MindWorks was well received, even by some who had been quite critical beforehand, and most delegates went to lunch quite buoyed up by what they had experienced. They particularly appreciated the award by the National Council of Life Membership to the National President to mark his 10 years in office, and gave him a well-deserved standing ovation. He has been proudly displaying his new blazer badge to all and sundry since! The afternoon session was taken up with the debates on the motions, the first of which was withdrawn after the proposer realised the National Council opposed it. That was a pity because I felt it was worthy of debate. The remaining debates went the way that National Council had hoped for, and it was clear that the Conference was in a cautious and very considered mood. The delegates were frustrated by some of the speakers who sadly did not do their own cases justice. There is much more to proposing a motion than just uttering the words. Often the actual delivery counts for as much as what is being said if delegates are to be persuaded, and sadly some speakers had lost the confidence of delegates before they finished speaking. The acoustics in the hall did not help, but speakers who had sat through the morning session( and realised the problem), did not take it into account when at the microphone. The afternoon ended with a mini SODs opera led by Dave Tollerton and the Crosby Branch, including the singing of the very appropriate “RNA Song” composed and written by Dave himself. Overall, it was a successful Conference and the National Council feels that it has been given a clear mandate to progress on the paths presented to Conference. Our recruiting, re-branding and Shipmates campaigns have been given the thumbs-up and so we head into the coming year with hopes high for taking the RNA forward and improving its fortunes. The marketing packs for each branch are being distributed, with many collected at Conference, so I hope you will all join with me in spreading the word that we have a great Association which is alive and well and thoroughly deserving of a long and successful future. I have enjoyed meeting many of you over the past year and look forward to meeting even more of you in the year to come. Thank you for all your kind words and encouragement and I shall be working hard to live up to them.

Chris Dovey

Contents Chairman’s Chat Daily Orders 1. Conference Issues 2. Biennial Parade 3. HMS Picotee- Memorial Service 4. Report on- Battle of The Atlantic 5. HQ Open Day 6. Operation Neptune 7. Standard Bearers - A family affair 8. Bravo Zulu from Mindworks 9. Donations Received 10. RNBT Almshouse 11. WRNSBT-Commemorative Book 12. Naval Artist 13. BBC Coast-Tattoos 14. Hosanna House Pilgrimage to Lourdes 15. Finance 16. IHG weekend stays 17. The “Boskill Farm” Project 18. Premier Care Bathing

Shortcast Longcast Ship’s Office 1. Pusser’s Rum Competition Winner 2. A rum cocktail for a Royal Salute to Will and Kate 3. Area and Branch updates Swinging the Lamp For the notice-board (included loose-leaf): 1. 2. 3. 4.

Latest Slops Price List and Order Form RNA Gift Aid Declaration Form Picture of the West brothers Pusser’s Rum, rekindles the spirit of the Antarctic

Glossary of terms NCM NC AMC FAC NatCh NatVCh NP DNP GS Asap

National Council Member National Council Association Management Committee Finance Administration Committee National Chairman National Vice Chairman National President Deputy National President General Secretary As soon as possible

Throughout ď ? indicates a new or substantially changed entry Contacts:

Accounts

023 9272 3823 michelle@royalnavalassoc.com

FAX

023 9272 3371

Assistant General Secretary (Membership & Slops)

023 9272 3747 nigel@royalnavalassoc.com

Events/Marketing/Comms

023 9272 3823 phil@royalnavalassoc.com

General Secretary

023 9272 2983 paul@royalnavalassoc.com

RNA HQ Staff continue to attempt to build a library of e-mail addresses within the Association. It would be extremely helpful if those Branch Secretaries able to communicate by e-mail would forward a short e-message to HQ to nigel@royalnavalassoc.com

Daily Orders 1. Conference Issues Lost and Found Two items were found in the Church after the Conference Sunday Service, they are a Beret with badge and an Umbrella, Black with Gold stripes down the handle. If any of these items belongs to you then contact us at HQ, and will forward them onto you soonest. Auction. The auction on Friday night at Conference raised the princely sum of £170, and many thanks go to Mick Kieran for the way he prised money from Shipmates and to all those that took part, a tremendous effort! Conference Raffle Winners. I have the great pleasure to announce the winners of the very successful RNA raffle are; 1st Prize of £500 goes to -E Bridge from Crewe 2nd Prize of £300 goes to – R Evans from Tanerdy 3rd Prize of £200 goes to – T Turnbull from Oswestry 4th Prize of £100 goes to – RNA Southport The RNA HQ will be contacting all the winners to issue the cheques !

A princely sum of £4,000 was raised for the Central Charities Fund. That would be the RNA contribution to 8 EPV or walk-in shower conversions for a WW2 veteran!!

_________________________________________________________________________ 2.  Biennial Parade – 11 September 2011 I am delighted to report that the First Sea Lord has kindly agreed to present operational medals at the parade for those who have not had a formal presentation. This applies particularly to serving and reserve personnel. Applications to the General Secretary. Please promulgate to local Reserve units and Service contacts. Parade Programme 0930- Parking for coaches and minibuses in Whitehall Place (Car pass required) 0930 -Civil Service Club opens for coffee and toilets (80 metres from parking) 1000- Vehicles to be parked, Whitehall Place closes. 1015-Parade musters 1035 -Parade steps off 1100-Service starts, 2 minute silence 1102 -Service at Cenotaph led by the Chaplain of the Fleet 1115 -Wreaths laid 1125 -Parade steps off, review by First Sea Lord 1140 -Parade dismissed in Whitehall Place 6

1141 -Scrum for standard bearers tots 1142 -Bar opens in Civil Service Club, all ranks finger buffet. 1SL meets Shipmates 1200 -Loyal toast, tot provided by Pussers Rum. ___________________________________________________________________________ 3.  Anniversary for the loss of HMS Picotee- Memorial Service 13 August 2011 There will be a 70th Anniversary memorial service for the loss of HMS Picotee which was sunk by a German U Boat (U-568), 60 miles south of Iceland on 12 August 1941 and all hands were lost. The service will take place in St George’s Church Chatham Maritime on Saturday 13 August at 2pm. There will be refreshments served after the service and a small exhibition about the ship and other related material. For further details and to co-ordinate numbers attending please contact; Debbie Laws at; 10 Ripon Road,Plumstead,London,SE18 3PS-Tel-0208 855 3158email-debbielaws2002@yahoo.co.uk ___________________________________________________________________________ 4. Report on- The Atlantic Commemorations in Londonderry 7 & 8 May 2011 The Annual Battle of The Atlantic Commemoration weekend in Londonderry was a hugely successful event. The local branch was very pleased to welcome a party of Canadian Veterans including no less than three veterans of the Convoy Escorts who had enjoyed safe haven in Londonderry while their ships were made ready for the return voyage to Nova Scotia. The formal part started on Saturday morning with a memorial service at the Monument marking the final resting place of Crew members from HMS Laurentic, the First World War ship which hit two mines and sank off Lough Swilly in County Donegal. The Monument is in a peaceful graveyard with scenic views of Lough Swilly. The Newfoundland-Inishowen Initiative then hosted an excellent lunch in Fort Dunree and ensured all present were presented with a small bottle of malt whiskey. The Derry City Council hosted a pre-dinner reception in The Tower Museum and The NewfyDerry Convoy Bell was on display, much to the delight of our Canadian and Newfoundland visitors. This was followed immediately afterwards with the Commemoration Dinner held in the City Hotel. The Branch was pleased to welcome Cdr Peter and Lady Moyra Campbell, Capt Harry Harsch, Canadian Naval Advisor, Cdr Don Crosbie, Senior Naval Officer Northern Ireland and the Deputy Mayor of Londonderry among other guests. On Sunday the Parade and the Service in All Saints Clooney Church were well attended and included detachments from the Portrush Sea Cadets and the naval contingent of the local Combined Cadet Force. The Newfy-Derry Bell had been brought to the Church and was incorporated into the Act of Remembrance during the Service. The salute was taken by Cpt Harsch, Cdr Crosbie and the Deputy Mayor. Our Canadian visitors assured us they had enjoyed the Commemorations and they would be coming back, in force, in May 2013 when we intend to unveil a statue in memory of all who served and those who made the supreme sacrifice during the Battle of the Atlantic. Report by; S/M Robert Buchanan ___________________________________________________________________________ 7

5.  HQ Open Day-16 September 2011 The HQ will be holding an open day on Friday 16th September starting at 11am. Come along to Semaphore Tower for the chance to meet HQ staff. Please register your interest with Nigel or Philip and give us your car details, in order to gain entry to the Dockyard We have managed to book a MoD boat for a tour of the harbour and dockyard from 1230 to 1330 and the GS cold dead fingers might be prised away from a tot or two of Pusser’s. We had a great day on 20 May, 35 Shipmates came along and thoroughly enjoyed themselves! ____________________________________________________________________________ 6.  Operation Neptune – Naval Tasks on ‘D Day’, 6 June, 1944. When the Second World War was raging, all those years ago, Here’s a story of a sailor that you really ought to know. Charlie Brown, an Able Seaman, aboard the LCI’s; That’s ‘Landing Craft – Infantry’, to carry and land our guys. They set out from Portsmouth, with two hundred fighting men; Their destination, Normandy, though they didn’t know it then. At Le Havre, a Hun torpedo, sank an Allied ship And while boats picked up survivors, all hell began to rip. Our ships bombarded beaches, with shells screeching overhead. A terrifying spectacle; over fifty miles it spread. The German guns returned the fire and Focke Wolfe’s flew in low And as we landed our brave troops, machine guns began to mow. The sea was full of bodies, but Charlie kept his head And recovered those were living, but had to leave the dead. Then, as he tended to their wounds and tried to keep them calm, Flying shrapnel screamed across the deck and took the Skipper’s arm. They chugged back home to Pompey; wounded men could do no more, Then with next wave of soldiers, set off for the French shore. For four long days they ferried, through bad weather and minefield, Alert for those in trouble, Charlie’s eyes were always peeled. His LCI was peppered with bullets, shot and shell And as soldiers died around him, he lost good mates as well. Charlie never won a medal, though brave and full of cheer And when the war was over, went home to those held dear. We owe a debt of gratitude to the men that paved the way, For victory in Europe on the sixth of June – ‘D Day’. Not many are still with us, in the year twenty ten. We trust the young will learn from history and be proud of them. Don Filliston. MBE ____________________________________________________________________________ 7.  Standard Bearers - The “West” family affair

Plymouth Conference 2011 was a proud and special event for the West family when three members of it represented their individual Branches as Standard Bearers. Frank West a former Chief TASI from the Scarborough Branch, his brother John West a former Chief GI from Cork and County Branch and their cousin Albert West a former Chief ME (M) from Luton and Dunstable Branch. This proud Naval family who originated from Cork took time out to visit the Naval Memorial on Plymouth Hoe on which is recorded the name of Frank and John’s father CPO Telegraphist JC West who lost his life when he went down on the Cruiser HMS Bonaventure. A photograph (in the back of the circular.) shows the trio, from left to right; Frank, John and Albert. ____________________________________________________________________________ 8. A big thank you from Mindworks- Conference Weekend Thank you for your kind words and hospitality over the weekend. We are all enjoying working with you and feel there is a real opportunity to make a difference. We look forward to seeing car stickers and poster everywhere! We should ask for evidence from branches - send in a picture of your car sticker to win... or Posters in peculiar places! (perhaps not) Once again thank you, it is really nice to know our work is appreciated and we look forward to helping make sure Shipmates is a success. Kind Regards John &Emma (Associate Members( We look forward to seeing your Photos of Car stickers and Posters, in unusual places, send them into HQ ! ____________________________________________________________________________ 9.  Donations received for the Charities Fund Thank you for the donations received this month to the Central Charities Fund. RNA – Isle of Sheppey RNA – Isle of Sheppey RNA – Wisbech RNA – Rosyth / West Fife

£75.00 £190.00 £25.00 £200.00

Mr JL Blyth

£100.00

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10.  Royal Naval Benevolent Trusts - Almshouse You may or may not be aware that the RNBT runs a 6-unit almshouse located in Hornchurch, Essex. They took over as the sole trustee a couple of years ago - the remaining trustees (2 of them) were unable to find replacements so asked RNBT to take it on. 9

Although all 6 properties are currently occupied a vacancy may come about in the next 12 months or so. We do not have anyone on the waiting list at present. If you want to put your name down (a very good idea) please contact: Chief Executive Royal Naval Benevolent Trust Castaway House, 311 Twyford Avenue, Portsmouth PO2 8RN Tel; 02392 690112 stephenfarrington@rnbt.org.uk Web-site: www.rnbt.org.uk _____________________________________________________________________________ 11.  WRNSBT 70th Anniversary Commemorative Book The WRNSBT are producing a 70th anniversary commemorative book. They ask that all Wrens look through their albums and to send photos and contributions for the book, due for publication early next year. Contact is: Sarah Ayton Women’s Royal Naval Service Benevolent Trust Tel 02392 655301 www.wrnsbt.org.uk ___________________________________________________________________________ 12.  Naval Artist- Ross Watton Ross is a very talented and dedicated naval artist who has produced the ship cutaways in the Navy News since 2007. He also does oil paintings of warships which he sells from his website and is available to undertake private work as well. Please visit his website for more details; www.navalbroadsides.co.uk __________________________________________________________________________ 13.  BBC Coast: Tattoos The BBC programme ‘Coast’ is planning to do a feature on the history of tattoos. At the moment we are thinking that filming might take place in Portsmouth, and we would be happy to transport people to this location for filming if they were the right contributor and would be happy to travel. I'm looking to talk to some tattooed sailors, old and young, who'd be happy to talk to me about their tattoos, experiences of getting them, and where they had them done. It would be great if you could instruct anyone who might be interested in talking to me to contact me direct. I will of course be happy to call people back. Alternatively, if people are happier to contact their branch of the RNA and come through them, then I am happy to work this way too - though I'm sure the former will be simpler. We're planning to film this item in mid-June, so people will need to be available then, and the sooner I can start speaking to people the better really. I look forward to hearing from some tattooed sporting seamen very soon! 10

Rowan Crawford Coast BBC Vision, Level 10, The Mailbox, Birmingham, B1 1RF Tel: +44 (0)121 567 6260 Mob: +44 (0)7881 853 921 rowan.crawford@bbc.co.uk

___________________________________________________________________________ 14.  Hosanna House Pilgrimage to Lourdes Please consider supporting the RNA contribution to the Hosanna House pilgrimage to Lourdes. If you can help then, please contact Shipmate Andy McDonald on 01756 818531 or admcd@talktalk.net. ___________________________________________________________________________ 15.

FINANCE

Just a little gentle note to the S/M’s who write out cheques on behalf of your branch. To make it easier and cost effective for yourselves, when you are paying RNA HQ more than one item (i.e. Slops, Memberships, Raffle Tickets, Etc) you can write out one cheque for the full amount, then on the back of the cheque please emphasise the individual items you are paying for. Thank You Michelle ___________________________________________________________________________ 16.  Up to 35% off IHG weekend stays Enjoy up to 35% off next UK weekend break with friends or family at over 220 Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn or Holiday Inn Express hotels.

Terms and conditions Offer applicable for reservations and stays made until 31st December 2011. Stays are available over Fri, Sat and Sun nights (some hotels may offer limited midweek availability – please check when booking). Discount represents a saving against our Best Flexible rate per room, per night for two adults sharing a standard double/twin room (inclusive of VAT). Room only, breakfast not included, with the exception of complimentary continental breakfast at Holiday Inn Express hotels. Up to 2 children under the age of 18 stay free when sharing a room with up to 2 adults. Offer valid on new bookings only, full payment must be made at time of booking; no cancellations or amendments permitted; no refunds given. All bookings are subject to availability of rooms allocated to this offer at participating hotels. A maximum of 2 rooms can be booked under any one reservation. This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offers or special promotions. The promotional rates are noncommissionable. Priority Club points do not apply. To take advantage of this great offer plus some great package deals please visit www.ihg.com/forces or call 0871 423 4874 quoting ‘Exclusive’ The offer is valid until 31st December 2011.

____________________________________________________________________ 17.  The “Boskill Farm Project” Dear Shipmates, I am aware that S/M Father Anthony has been in touch with you with regards to his Empire to Commonwealth website; however, I am now informing you about something completely different, but still involving Father Anthony. He really does need a lot of help to get lads off the streets and into either employment or further education, which he has been doing single handed and has achieved a record of 100% so far. Please visit the blog site and take a look. Or contact S/M Glyn if you are able to help. https://glynjohns.wordpress.com/ S/MGlyn W Johns Hon. Secretary, Mansfield & District Branch R.N.A Mobile No: 07843 623871 Home No: 0115 9281878 email: glynjohns@ntlworld.com ___________________________________________________________________________ 18.  Premier Care Bathing The RNA welcomes the partnership of Premier Care Bathing as it has great rewards to those who may use its services. A 20% discount is offered for all RNA users, so if you are thinking of having some work done or just want a quote then this could be a hefty saver. In order to secure the discount please quote; PA0009F which is the RNA’s special discount number. For further details (please see the attached brochure)

Welfare Brief Serving and former S/Ms do have families, so this month we look at support and respite care for children with special needs or disability of younger serving or former S/Ms. Other care for children may be available from previously listed local authority sources. What is a child? Children are generally defined as from birth to age 18 What is the need? A child with special needs or a disability presents serving or former S/Ms with extra responsibilities, additional stresses as well as very special moments. The pressures can be distressing but S/Ms are not alone and help/advice can be obtained from branches, SSAFA and RBL. What help is needed? This will vary from family to family. This can be purely financial and good advice regarding your benefit entitlement may be all you need. However additional costs can arise, such as needing room conversion to accommodate a child with a disability. Numerous charities and funds may be applied to and the local Benefits Office may provide assistance such as Budgeting Loans. Contact the Benefits Helpline, Disability Benefits on 0800 882 200 to discuss your options. However, as a Naval family, you may also be entitled to funding or grants from Naval charities. Many of these are listed on the Royal Naval Community Network website at http://www.rncom.mod.uk/Support_services/Charities.aspx

and associated specific web page: http://www.rncom.mod.uk/Support_Services/Special_Needs/Child_Special_Needs.aspx

Who provides what? There are a number of naval charities which will help S/Ms as well as their dependants. These have been listed previously. Those specifically aimed at children include the Royal Naval and Royal Marine's Children's Fund (RNRMCF) supports children of serving and retired RN, RM, QARNNS and Reserves personnel in need of care and help. Grants are given for education, equipment, home care, etc, where a social need is proven. Should the request be outside the Fund objects requests are passed onto other charities quickly, Call 023 92639534, email rnchildren@btconnect.com or look on web at www.rnrmchildrensfund.org.uk/ . The Forces Children Trust (FCT) specifically helps dependant children that have lost a parent or have had a parent injured whilst serving with the Armed Forces. Contact Denny Wise on 01737 361077 or use the web address of www.forceschildrenstrust.org/contact-us.html to contact them for help. The Catholic Church supports work such as that of IHCPT(RN) via the Pilgrimage Trust. This takes children of Service families with special needs to Lourdes for a week-long pilgrimage with respite care. Each child has a 1-to-1 helper who is from the Royal Navy or Royal Marines. In addition, each group has an appropriate health-care professional and usually a Chaplain. Groups exist around Plymouth, Portsmouth and Faslane. These pilgrimages provide faith activities and a great number of opportunities for fun. More details in DIN 2010DIN01-132 or contact Philip.sparke@consilium.europa.eu The Joint Service Hosanna House Group (JSHHG) gives the opportunity of a week-long respite care pilgrimage to Lourdes for ex-Service personnel or any of their special needs dependants. Hosanna House, a specially-adapted care home for Hosanna House groups nationwide, provides retreats. Further details are available by contacting richard.tipping@blueyonder.co.uk. Geoff Apperley, Royston RNA Branch and Area 6 Welfare Officer 14

Shortcast D-Boats Association Reunion: 2-3 July 2011 The annual reunion will take place in the WO, SR & SNCOs Mess, HMS Nelson. The salute will be taken by a CO from one of the new type 45s. After the march past, tot time and lunch in the mess with invited guests. Further details on the reunion or how to join the Association can be obtained from Mike Smith: dboats@tiscali.co.uk or visit the website: http://www.d-boats.co.uk/ Worthing RNA Sea Sunday 3 July 2011 'Worthing RNA are having their Sea Sunday on the 3rd of July 2011. Muster at Splash Point Worthing, 1430hrs, for a short march to pier followed by a short service at Pier Head. Refreshments will be available at Denton Lounge. If you are interested please contact; S/M Joe Pannett, Hon Secretary, 01273 273139 Gosport RNA – Branch visit – 16 July 2011 Gosport Branch has a branch visit, food, tot and other stuff. Contact Jack Wyld the Branch Sec on MWS-WTG-UWPAIO1@NRTA.MOD.UK Maidstone R.N.A Annual Sea Service- Sunday 17 July 2011 The above service will take place at Aylesford on Sunday 17h July 2011 mustering from 1400hrs for a 1445 start at Aylesford Community Centre Forstal Road or ME20 7AU. Standards will be paraded through Aylesford to the Church for the rededication service and return March Past our principle guest will take the salute also in attendance will be the Mayor and Mayoress of Tunbridge and Malling. The cost will be £5.00 per ticket for buffet and entertainment Standard Bearers will be free, if Branches would confirm numbers wishing to attend and ticket requirements, tickets will be sent on receipt of payment. Regulars please take note of time changes for this year. All applications for tickets should be sent to the Secretary:S/M John Cooper ,10 Froyle Close Maidstone Kent ME16 0RQ Tel;1622 675895 or email at; john.cooper.773@btinternet.com Falmouth Sea Sunday, 17 July, 2011. Whilst the parade will consist predominantly of naval and military personnel, veterans’ and youth organisations and Civic dignitaries, we stress that it is not confined entirely to these groups; all who have an association with, or an affiliation to the sea or seafaring are invited to join with us, either participating or attending the church service and the Parade. 1020-1215- Parade. On completion there is a reception that will be held in the Learning Centre, National Maritime Museum for participants in the parade and invited guests. If you would wish to attend then please contact; Ron Burdekin, Hon. Secretary, Falmouth Branch, Tel-01326 221851 ronburdekin@yahoo.com

RNA Littlehampton-Sea Sunday 17 July 2011 Littlehampton RNA invites your Standard Bearers and Ships Company to join them on a March along the Promenade at Littlehampton. Meet at the East Green car park at 1300 by the East Beach cafe. Refreshments for those who take part will be in the Maltravers Social Club. For those that are interested please contact; Harry Fox on 01903 739361 or email; harry.fox@btinternet.com Littlehampton Sea Sunday: 17 July 2011 Meeting at 1300 in Norfolk Road car park. March to River Arun and cast wreaths followed by a club buffet. For more information contact the secretary. No.10 Area Summer Conference - Saturday July 30 2011 No.10 Area are holding their Summer Conference at the Derby Ward Labour Club Deane Road BOLTON BL3 5AH on Saturday July 30th 2011 commencing at 1200hrs, Further details from; Mrs J Stroud-Mort (Branch Secretary) 246, Darwen Road, Bromley Cross, Bolton BL7 9JQ Tel; 01204 481 766' Greater Manchester Branch Fleet Air Arm Association- September 7 2011 The Greater Manchester branchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual visit and Church service of commemoration to the Fleet Air Arm memorial will take place at Lee on the Solent on Wednesday September 7 at 1100. The service will be conducted by the Chaplain of HMS Sultan. Further information can be obtained from the branch Chairman; S/M A Gardner, 27 Beamish Close, Appleton, Warrington, Cheshire. WA4 5RJ Tel; 01925 604 431

HMS CERES Reunion: 12-14 August 2011 The Ceres Reunion will take place between the 12-14 August in the Crown Hotel Harrogate, if you are interested in attending then please contact - Richard Knight on 01937 581404 for more details. HMS Jamaica â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Reunion 16 to 18 September 2011 The HMS Jamaica Association annual reunion will be held in Great Yarmouth. For more details and information please contact; Bill Dancey on 01558685386 S58 Class Reunion: 17 September 2011 Calling all members of S58 Class. To commemorate the 45th anniversary of our joining the Royal Navy in September 1966, a reunion is to be held on September 17 in Portsmouth. Those interested please contact Colin Stokes: colinstokes@btinternet.com CT/Special Communications Unit Reunion: 22 September 2011 The CT Reunion to be held in the WO & Sgt's Mess, Ayios Nikolaos, Cyprus on the evening of September 22. Final details and price to be agreed soon. The evening will include an informal buffet. Wives and partners will be welcome. Accommodation to be arranged individually by attendees. Anyone desiring to attend please contact; Eddie Clamp; edward.clamp@btinternet.com

HMS Invincible Communications Assoc (Falklands) 82 Reunion: 23-25 September 2011 The Annual Reunion to be held in Bournemouth. For details and bookings please contact Tim Jenkins: g0nz0bign0se@aol.com or see the website: www.freewebs.com/hica82 847 NAS (1969-1971) Reunion: 23-25 September 2011 This reunion will take place at the Bosworth Hall Hotel from September 23 to 25, 2011. For more details contact Cliff Jones: cliff.jones48@googlemail.com HMS Churchill Reunion: 24 September 2011 The Reunion Dinner Dance takes place on September 24 at the Queens Hotel, Chester. The fee is £40 per person and rooms can be booked direct. For more details and bookings please contact Andrew Broadbelt: andybroadbelt@talktalk.net or visit the website: www.hmschurchill.co.uk HMS Alert 1961-63 Commission Reunion: 1 October 2011 The next reunion muster, which will be the 50th anniversary of the commission, and will be held at 7.30pm on October 1 at The Angel Hotel, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire. Enquiries to R Howard MBE: robert.howard403@ntlworld.com HMS Ajax and River Plate Veterans Association Reunion: 5-6 October 2011 46th Annual reunion will be held at the King Charles Hotel, Gillingham, Kent. Open to all who served in the cruiser 1937- 48 or frigate 1963 - 84 or relatives of those who did so. For further details please contact Malcolm Collis: malcolm.collis@googlemail.com HMS Tartar Association Reunion: 7-8 October 2011 8th Reunion and AGM at the Red Lea Hotel. All former members of HMS Tartar F133 and her WWII predecessor and their spouses are most welcome to join us for a great weekend. Numbers have increased at every reunion, so make the effort; you will be guaranteed a warm welcome. For further details please contact: Keith Helliwell: k.helliwell@hotmail.co.uk HMS Morecambe Bay Association Reunion: 14-16 October Reunion at the Inglewood Hotel, Torquay. All Bay Class frigate men are welcome. Contact the secretary on ;01824 388075 FAA Safety Equipment & Survival Association Reunion: 14-16 October Reunion to be held at Bosworth Hall Hotel, Market Bosworth,Leicestershire. Please contact Secretary Gordon ‘Pixie’ Parks: gordon.parkes7@virginmedia.com RNA Plymouth: 14-17 October 2011 9th Biennial Trafalgar Weekend will be held at the Sefton Hotel, Babbacombe 14-17th October 2011. 3 days £110, 2 days £75. Details from Sue Gutteridge, Plymouth Social Secretary (01752) 849176. Email suzannegutteridge@ymail.com

HMS Naiad Reunion: 21 October 2011 Reunion being held on 21st Oct 2011 in Chatham. Please see website www.hmsnaiad.co.uk for details or call 07833948080. 822 Royal Marine Recruit Squad Reunion: 21-13 October 2011 A 4th reunion for the Squad (formed January 1965) is planned at the Barcelo Imperial Hotel, Blackpool. At present there are 17 squad members "signed up" including 12 who are attending with their respective spouses. Are there any more "822ers" out there? If so contact Bill Wood: wjw1947@sky.com RNA Wansbeck & District-Trafalgar Dinner and Dance 22 October 2011 The Trafalgar Dinner and dance will be held in the Stakeford & Bomarsund Welfare Centre Stakeford, Chopington, NE62 5UB between 1830-2330. Tickets ÂŁ18 each All those wishing to attend please contact George Kirsopp on 01670 816562 or Ken Walton on 01670 852764-email-kerna@live.com No. 1 Area Annual Trafalgar Service. 23 October 2011 A warm welcome is extended to Shipmates and Standard Bearers who are invited to attend this annual service. Held at St. Brides Church, Fleet Street, London, EC4 it provides an excellent service, the opportunity to renew old, and new acquaintances, with a tot for the bearers and refreshment following. For further details please contact; [alanpeatling@yahoo.co.uk No 9 Area â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Bourne Branch Trafalgar Night-28 October 2011 A warm welcome is extended to all Shipmates who This year the Bourne Branch Trafalgar Night Dinner will be on Friday 28th October at new Masonic Hall, Bourne. If you are interested then please contact: brenda.white@tesco.net HMS Lowestoft Reunion: 28-29 October 2011 To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the first commissioning a reunion has been arranged to take place at Chatham on 28/29 October. All who served in HMS Lowestoft during her 25 years in service (1961-1986) are welcome to attend. For further details please contact Ian Mckenzie: ian.mackenzie480@virgin.net or visit the website: www.sabie.co.uk/lowestoft/home HMS Llandaff Annual Reunion: 28-31 October 2011 All ex Llandaff crew members, family and friends are welcome to attend a reunion at the Britannia Airport Hotel, Ponteland, Newcastle Upon Tyne. For more information contact Ken Rutherford: kenneth.rutherford1@ntlworld.com HMS Cavalier 1970-72 Commission Reunion: 4-6 November 2011 Reunion at The King Charles Hotel. It would be nice if family members and friends can also join us on this occasion. A booking form is available from the hotel: info@kingcharleshotel.co.uk 01634 830303. Please also let David Thompson know your interest so that he can gauge numbers: gungobby@btinternet.com

 HMS Pembroke F/Chief & CPO’s Mess Reunion 4-6 November 2011 The reunion takes place at the Cumberland Hotel, East Overcliffe Drive, Bournemouth BA1 3AF from 4-6 Nov. .Please book direct with Hana Smith on 01202 298350.

 HMS Albion 1962/64 Commission Reunion-5 November 2011 The “Old Grey Ghost’s” 12th reunion is to be held on November 5 at the Royal Beach Hotel, Southsea, Portsmouth. For further information and booking please contact Keith Ridley, Tel 014 8081 0848 or email him at, hmsalbion@hotmail.com HMS Prince of Wales & HMS Repulse Survivors Association 10 Dec 2011 For further information please contact the association secretary, Hannah Rickard, 19 Crossways, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 8JP or telephone 0208 657 3915. Contact can also be made vie the website www.forcez-survivors.org.uk

2012

 HMS ANTELOPE 30th Reunion -26 May 2012 The 30th anniversary of HMA Antelope will take place on the 26 May 2012, anyone interested please contact Dorothy Benn, Hon Sec, Stroud Branch ; 01453-757 984 dorothybenn@yahoo.co.uk

RNA Longcast 10 July 11-29 July 17 July 17 July 27 July – 15 Aug 29 July 30 July 1 Aug 13 August 15 August 22-26 August 1 Sept 20 August 5 -18 Sept 10 September 11 September 11 September 12-16 September 16 September 7-10 Oct 12 October 13 Oct 14-17 October 15 Oct 18-19 Oct 21 October 23 Oct 27 October 29 Oct 5 November 5 November 5 November 10 November 13 November 15 November 19 Nov 26 November 25-27 November 3 December 23- 3 Jan 12

Annual Naval Mass – Portsmouth Cathedral and Plymouth Nigel on leave Falmouth RNA Sea Sunday parade (GS) Littlehampton Sea Sunday march GS on leave AMC AMC Rule Review RNA presentation to EWO course (Phil) 2 Area meeting (UJC) New AGS first day Michelle on leave WRNS Association move into Semaphore Tower FAC (ST) Michelle on leave National Council (UJC - London) Biennial Parade in Whitehall (First Sea Lord) Bridgewater RNA dedicating new Standard at St Mary’s Church Nigel leave HQ Open Day Frigate Association-Re-union, Reel Lea Hotel- Scarborough Annual National Service for Seafarers – St Pauls RN CEO meeting (GS) RNA Plymouth 9th Biennial Trafalgar Weekend Ferndown Trafalgar Dinner (GS) MCFG Conference (GS) Driffield Trafalgar dinner (GS) Area 7 Standard dedication – Tewkesbury (GS) COBSEO AGM (GS) Wigston Branch Traf dinner (GS) AMC Selsey Trafalgar Dinner (GS) 2 Area meeting (UJC) Field of Remembrance Westminster Abbey (NP, NCh, GS) Cenotaph Parade – RNA squad RNA Budget and audit planning meeting Plymouth Branch annual dinner (GS) FAC Portsmouth Dockyard’s Victorian festival of Christmas National Council (Portsmouth) HQ closed for Christmas and New Year

Area Secretaries are invited to submit dates for Area meetings for inclusion.

Ship’s Office Pusser’s Rum Competition Outrageous dits concerning rum related fun may be entered for a prize of blue label Pussers Rum. Entries to: The General Secretary at Room 209, Semaphore Tower, PP70, HMNB, Portsmouth PO1 3LT.

PUSSER’ S RUM REKINDLES THE SPIRIT OF SCOTT OF THE ANTARCTIC London, June 21, 2011 – The spirit of Captain Robert Falcon Scott and the heroes of the 1912 Antarctic Expedition will be celebrated by a team of British Service personnel when they undertake an historic expedition in Antarctica later this year. On the day of the centenary - January 17, 2012 – the team of 24 Navy, Army and Air Force personnel will pause and toast their achievements and the memory of Scott’s British heroes with Pusser’s Rum, the traditional rum of the Royal Navy for more than 300 years. Pusser’s rum will be carried into the Antarctic in the expeditioners’ packs. Pusser’s Rum will also be the toast spirit at a pre-expedition dinner in December in the splendour of the Painted Hall at the former Royal Naval College, Greenwich, where Scott sat his Lieutenant examinations in 1888. Major David Jones, a member of the British Services Antarctica Expedition ( BSAE) says: “Scott would have undoubtedly enjoyed Pusser’ Rum as the rum ration was a standard naval provision (courtesy of the Crown) until it was withdrawn in 1970. As a naval officer, he would also have been very familiar with the traditional toasts associated with the daily rum tot”* While the expedition will seek to emulate the “Spirit of Scott”, rather than follow in his footsteps, as Scott’s primary intention was to “further the bounds of human exploration and knowledge”. For this reason the team will undertake cutting edge scientific research on the Peninsular Arm of Antarctica and explore regions where no one has previously ventured The BSAE2012 is seeking to promote the value and science of Scott while re-invigorating his memory among school children and young people. To these ends, the BSAE2012 is operating in conjunction with the International Scott Centenary Expedition under the banner ‘Spirit of Scott Expeditions 2012 (see www.spiritofscott2012.com) Area and Branch Updates Area 7

Branch Stroud

Peterborough

Change The new e mail address for Dorothy Benn is dorothyandtimben@gmail.com I have now assumed the role of secretary my details are as follows:S/M John Lallyette Secretary Peterborough RNA 77 Wainwright 21

Werringtom Peterborough Cambs PE4 5AH Tel No;- 01733 753444 9

Bourne Branch

Please note; Monthly meetings take place at 1400 hrs 2nd Wednesday of the month. Red Cross Hall, Harrington Street, Bourne

Jack Dusty’s Corner

Royal Naval Association Goods order form 2011 Send completed order form to; RNA HQ, Room 208, Semaphore Tower, Via PP 70 HM Naval Base, Portsmouth, PO1 3LT

Catalogue Number Description

Price

Qty

2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 11 11 5 5 5 6 6 8 70 70 9 10 17 17 17 17 17 30 24 24a 69 69a 23 23 a 23 b 64 64 a 64 b 64 c

Tie Pin gilt finish L £1.50 ........ Tie Pin gilt finish F £1.50 ........ Tie Pin gilt finish A £1.50 ........ Lapel Badge L £2.00 ........ Lapel Badge F £2.00 ........ Lapel Badge A £2.00 ........ Lapel badge H £2.00 ........ Lapel badge COA £2.00 ........ Lapel Badge gilt finish L £2.00 ........ Lapel Badge gilt finish F £2.00 ........ Lapel Badge gilt finish A £2.00 ........ Miniature Lapel Badge F £1.50 ........ Miniature lapel Badge A £1.50 ........ Enamel Tie Pin L £1.50 ........ Enamel Tie Pin F £1.50 ........ Enamel Tie Pin A £1.50 ........ Enamel Lapel Badge Clutch back L £1.50 ........ Enamel Lapel Badge Clutch back A £1.50 ........ Standard bearer Ensign Badge £5.50 ........ Standard bearer Branch bar £2.50 ........ Standard bearer Area bar £2.50 ........ Blazer Button Large £1.10 ........ Blazer Button Small £1.10 ........ Blazer Badge L £12.00........ Blazer Badge F £12.00........ Blazer Badge A £12.00........ Blazer Badge H £12.00........ Blazer Badge COA £12.00........ Beret Badge £8.00 ........ RNA Tie £8.00 ........ RNA Tie clip on £8.00 ........ Alternative Tie £8.00 ........ Alternative Tie silk £16.50........ Pewter Pint tankard Traditional £22.50 Pewter Pint tankard Georgian £28.50 Pewter half Pt tankard Georgian £22.50 £22.50 Pewter 6 0z hip flask £22.50 Pewter 4 0z hip flask Pewter Quaich £22.50 Pewter round trinket box £16.50 All with engraved RNA crest.

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Marcasite Marcasite Marcasite Marcasite

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Anchor brooch Crown brooch crown earrings anchor earrings

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Cufflinks black enamel L/F/A Silver Anchor on chain Place cards (10 pack) Card RNA crest Standard bearer Certificate Standard bearer retiring Cert Guide to ceremonial booklet Serviettes (100 pack) Shirt Badges Car tax disc holder Pencils inscribed with RNA Ladies Headscarf Bowties Metal Car badge

£8.50 15.50 £1.10 £1.10 £1.10 £1.10 £2.10 £9.00 £0.75 £1.10 £0.25 £14 £8 £12

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All prices in Sterling and includes P&P

See the website or Diary for pictures of all the goods. Copies of the Royal Charter and rule book are in the 2009/10 Yearbook, or available on line.

Cheque to the value £....................... enclosed For credit/debit card users Card Type ..................................................... Cardholder’s Name ..................................................... Address ..................................................... .................................................... ..................................................... .................................................... Post code .......................... Phone No ..................................................... Card Number ..................................................... Expiry date ........................... Security number ........................... Issue Number ........................ Amount to be deducted £.......................... Authority to deduct from Branch Account On behalf of................................ Branch, I authorise you to deduct £.............From our account. Signature............................................

Dated ...................................

Please send Goods to; Name .................................................... Address .................................................... .................................................... ................................................... ....................................................

2012 Diaries Despite rises in VAT and postage it has been decided to maintain the cost of the 2012 diary to the 2011 prices. To make the most of the new style of diary provided for shipmates and allow members to keep their covers and RNA insert / address book; this year’s diary will be sold as the diary part only, price £4.

If you need a complete new diary eg Cover, RNA insert and Diary, they can be ordered at a price of £8. Cost includes P&P within the UK. Orders should be sent to the address below and be accompanied either by a cheque for the total value or instructions to debit a Branch Account.

To: Royal Naval Association, Room 209 Semaphore Tower (PP70) HM Naval Base Portsmouth PO1 3LT ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Order form From: .................................................................Branch Please provide ……………… 2012 RNA insert Diaries @ £4 .00 each £ ...................... Please provide ……………… Complete 2012 Diaries @ £8 .00 each

£ ...................... TOTAL £............

Deliver the order to S/M………………………………………………………… Address ……………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………… ……………………………...... Post Code:…………………………… Find enclosed a cheque to the value of - £ ..................made out to The Royal Naval Association OR debit the ..........................................Branch for £.................. Or charge to my Credit Card/Debit Card; the details of which are: Credit Card/Debit Card Type ........... ...... Account No .................................. . Card in the name of :................................................................. Valid From: ................................ Expires ..................................................... . Three Digit Security Code (where applicable) ............................................... Card holder’s address of different from delivery address Address ……………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………… ……………………………...... Post Code:…………………………… -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Received.................................................... Sent out................................................. 25

All existing members who have completed a Gift aid form in the past are respectfully requested to complete a new Gift Aid for to cover this tax year.

GIFT AID DECLARATION - ROYAL NAVAL ASSOCIATION Title ..... Forename(s) ................................. Surname ................……………. Address ........................................................ (Branch...........................Area no; ---------) ........................................................ ........................................................ Post Code ............. I want the charity to treat my annual subscription and all donations I have made from the date of this declaration until I notify you otherwise as Gift Aid Donations. Signature:- .................................................. Date:- ................................................……… Notes 1. If your declaration covers donations you may make in the future: Please notify the charity if you change your name or address while the declaration is still in force. You can cancel the declaration at any time by notifying the charity - it will then not apply to donations you make on or after the date of cancellation or such later date as you specify. 2. You must pay an amount of income tax and/or capital gains tax at least equal to the tax that the charity reclaims on your donations in the tax year (currently 25p for each £1 you give). 3. If in the future your circumstances change and you no longer pay tax on your income and capital gains equal to the tax that the charity reclaims, you can cancel your declaration (see note 1). 4. If you pay tax at the higher rate you can claim further tax relief in your Self Assessment tax return. 5. If you are unsure whether your donations qualify for Gift Aid tax relief, ask the charity. Or you can ask you local tax office for leaflet IR113 Gift Aid.

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