Branch Circular #610 (July 2011)

Royal Naval Association

National Standard Bearer Shipmate Bob Coburn passing our new joining leaflet to a keen prospective member at the Armed Forces Day in Edinburgh

Branch Circular No 6010

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, Welcome to the July Newsletter, and I hope those Conference hangovers are now better!!!

Iâ€&#x;d like to start by giving a HUGE thank you and BZ to the many Shipmates who turned out to represent and sell the RNA during the Armed Forces Days. The new Member-get-Member materials seem to have gone down very well and hopefully those new members are enjoying your branch activities and comradeship! A particularly good effort from the Scottish Area to support the National events in Edinburgh, I have put in the Circular reports we have received.

A big well done to Falmouth branch for organising and leading the Falmouth Sea Sunday celebrations. A RM band lead the parade, the Lord Lieutenant of Cornwall took the salute with Commodore Jamie Miller, the Naval Regional Commander (West). This is a picture of Shipmate Ron Burdekin, branch Secretay and power behind the throne (or is that Mayor)!!

I appreciate that many branches have not yet received their MGM materials; we hope to have all remaining branch boxes out within the next few days. You may have already received some posters in a tube; the boxes contain smaller A4 posters and other materials. Any branch requiring more give a ring to Phil or Nigel. We have new donation tins and bookmarks that may be useful as well as the forms, referral cards, car stickers etc. No danger of me having to give a bottle of rum away for the most MGM recruits since no branch has slapped in, looks like a good night on leave for me!!

The new website should go live in the next two weeks, and that will have all the new materials in the „downloadsâ€&#x; section, we are just ironing out the last few snags at the moment.

It would be a great idea in the next two meetings to really sell the Biennial parade in September, Cenotaph parade in November and the St Pauls Service in October. We have applied for tickets for the last two events, details in the Circular. If you want to park a mini-bus or coach just off Whitehall for the Biennial and in short staggering distance of the Civil Service Club, please get the registration and drivers name to us asap and no later than 20 August.

The biennial parade should be a great event, with the First Sea Lord reviewing and other Associations joining us, it is a rare privilege and we must use it or lose it!!!

I know we have had to disappoint a couple of branches who wished to come to our September Open day, but we have been a victim of our own success. We hope to run an extra day on 4 November, so get in contact and book in.

My apologies in the last Circular I reported that Motion 5 had carried, when in fact it had not.

Finally we are very proud of our Christmas cards this year, Nigel braved a snowstorm to take some great pictures of HMS VICTORY, get those orders in!!

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Contents Chairman’s Chat Daily Orders 1. Member get Member campaign - feedback 2. Biennial Parade, 11 Sept 2011 3. HMS Picotee- Memorial Service 4. The “Boskill Farm” Project 5. HQ Open Day- September and a new date 6. Books for the Troops in Afghanistan 7. Cenotaph Ceremony - Nov 2011 8. Where are your Photos? Extreme recruiting 9. Donations Received 10. Association of Dunkirk Little Ships (ADLS) Veterans Cruise 11. Calling all Branch Secretaries 12. Issue of the Tot 13. "A Night at, The SODS Opera"- Kings Theatre Portsmouth 14. Friends of HMS Eagle-Reunion 7-9 Oct 2011 15. Finance corner from Michelle 16. IHG weekend stays 17. Armed Forces Weekend-Reports 18. National Service for Seafarers- St Pauls Cathedral -12 Oct 2011 19. How to get away with it!

20. RBL & SSAFA caseworkers 21. N I Veterans‟ Association Remembrance Service 22. Royal Hospital School, Holbrook 23. Devonport-Field Gun Museum 24. On line donations

Welfare Report Shortcast Longcast Ship’s Office 1. Area and Branch updates Swinging the Lamp For the notice-board (included loose-leaf): 1.

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Latest Slops Price List and Order Form 2012 Diaries 2011 Christmas cards RNA Gift Aid Declaration Form Premier bathing Recycle DVDs CDs

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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

You can now make an on-line donation at http://www.bmycharity.com/charities/rna

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Daily Orders 1. Member get member campaign - Feedback We used our “Once Navy Always Navy” advertising banner at The West Sussex Armed Forces Weekend on the 25/26 June 2011and found it to be a bit of a crowd stopper, I had 16 enquiries on the Saturday from persons who had been or wanted to join the RNA. The advertising material proved to be a real boon and the information supplied was appreciated by the enquirers. The persons who asked for information came from not only Sussex but, Surrey, Kent, Hampshire and also Yorkshire. Hopefully this new advertising campaign will be as great a success as was shown at this one event.

S/M Bob Scott Area 3 RNA Chairman and PRO

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.

Please promulgate to local Reserve units and Service contacts.

If you want to park in Whitehall Place we MUST have vehicle registration and driver name by 20 August at the latest. Coaches and minibuses have priority.

Parade Programme; 0930- Parking for coaches and minibuses in Whitehall Place (pass required) 0930 –Civil Service Club opens for coffee and toilets (80 metres from Coach 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 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 5

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. The “Boskill Farm Project” Aims to get lads off the streets and into either employment or further education, which Father Anthony 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/M Glyn Johns Hon. Secretary, Mansfield&DistrictBranch RNA 07843623871 Home 01159281878 email: glynjohns@ntlworld.com

5. HQ Open Day-16 September 2011 – and a new date Sorry Shipmates ! Due to all the places been taken, (in double quick time) we are the victims of our own success and have had to close the books. We are now hoping to run another “Open Day” later in the year (dates to be confirmed) as there seems to be quite a demand.

Those who applied and were unlucky this time will be first on the list. New date 4 November!!

6. Books for the Troops in Afghanistan –No longer needed Several years ago there was an appeal for Books for the Troops in Afghanistan. The appeal was very successful, lasted 3 months and was then stopped. Since then however a number of individuals and groups have continued to send parcels of books – which though very kind – are no longer needed and actually are hindering the postage of family parcels to the boys and girls on the ground.

Among the most generous of the culprits (if I may call them that), are members of the RNA. Immensely well meaning and very generous, and some of your members are still sending parcels of books. Those who include an address we write to, but many do not.

Could all members and Branches please stop sending books for obvious reasons, and we thank you for your generosity in the past and many good wishes to you and to all in the future.

The Reverend Peter Scott OBE Royal Navy ____________________________________________________________________________

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7.  Cenotaph Ceremony – Sunday 13 November 2011 The Royal British Legion will once again be co-ordinating the Ex-Service Contingents attending the Cenotaph Ceremony & March Past on Sunday 13 November 2011. All those who have served in Her Majesty‟s Armed Forces under British Command as well as War Widows / Widowers are eligible to take part.

If any Shipmate would like tickets for this year‟s Ceremony (limited number available) please let RNA HQ know (by letter or email) by the 31 August at the latest, please include your name , address and telephone number and a list of those attending. If any of your members require a carer for the day (one carer per participant) they must also be in possession of a ticket which must come out of your total allocation.

Note; Please ensure that your members are aware that they are likely to be standing in Whitehall for at least 1½ hours prior to the March Past then marching for a distance of over 1 mile, and possibly in inclement weather.

Further parade instructions will be sent with your tickets which will be despatched towards the end of September. If you have any queries regarding the Cenotaph Ceremony then please contact Nigel or Philip at RNA HQ. Also note that RNA tickets will only be available for members (so join them up!) and it is expected that those with RNA tickets will march with the RNA squad.

8. Where are your Photos? Extreme recruiting!!!

We look forward to seeing your Photos of Car stickers and Posters, in unusual places, send them into HQ ! We have had a few but are now looking for stickers in more adventurous places, there is a small prize to be won, so get the Cameras out, and get snapping !

9.  Donations received for the Charities Fund Thank you for the donations received this month to the Central Charities Fund.

RNA Crosby RNA – Waterlooville RNA – Riyadh

£7.00 £50.00 £5000.00

Mrs A Barden £165.00 Reynolds Funeral Services – S/M Thomas Edward Victor Allaway - £270.00

10.  Association of Dunkirk Little Ships (ADLS) Veterans Cruise- 4 Sep 2011 The annual Association of Dunkirk Little Ships (ADLS) Veterans Cruise (VC) is taking place on the river Thames on Sunday 4 September 2011. This is open to all veterans of the Dunkirk operation and D-Day Landings, the event programme is as follows: 0900 Veterans gather at The Thames Motor Yacht Club (TMYC), Hampton Court. Tea/ Coffee 0945 Veterans embark in ADLS Little Ships 1000 Little Ships depart for Veterans Cruise 7

1020 Transit East Molesey Lock 1120 Transit Sunbury Lock 1230 Arrive Weybridge Mariners Club, lunch and entertainment 1600 Depart Weybridge Mariners Club, either in vintage cars or by Dunkirk Little Ship (veterans choice), return to TMYC Veterans may be accompanied by a family member/ carer. Parking is available at TMYC. The team had the pleasure of the company of several RNA member Veterans in recent years and warmly welcome their attendance this year.

Please could you let your Dunkirk and D-Day veterans know that the event is taking place and is open to them to attend, and please could you let your members know so as they can come and offer their support along the route?

If any of your veterans would like to attend please could they contact me on the telephone numbers below?

New subject for information.

There is also an additional event this year, on Saturday 3 September 2011, for veterans from Afghanistan that are currently undergoing rehabilitation at Headley Court Hospital at Epsom. I was wondering if your members might wish to know so as they can come out on the day and cheer the lads on? The details for the Saturday event are as follows: 1400 Depart Thames Motor Yacht Club (TMYC), bound for Richmond, transit of Richmond Lock at approx 1500, and return 1600, returning to TMYC at 1730.

All best wishes to matelots old, and new.

WO1 Mick Gentry RN | Civ: 01582 726115 | Mob: 07977 982110 | Internal Email: NR-EEARM2 | External Email: nr-ee-arm2@rncareers.mod.uk

11.  Calling all Branch Secretaries To assist new branch secretaries the AMC has commissioned the production of a handbook for branch officials. To avoid reinventing the wheel and make best use of all the experience of our current branch secretaries, would you send any contributions you have to Nigel at HQ. These might range from a calendar of „to dos‟ and vital annual dates, to hints and tips on keeping your membership list in date. All contributions gratefully received. Thanks in anticipation.

12.  Things you may not know about the issue of the Tot The numbers for Grog each day were compiled by the Master at Arms/Coxswain using Form S.73A – this form certified the numbers entitled to victualling but for the purposes of grog listed the numbers entitled to a rum ration which excluded those who were “Under Age (UA)”, “Temperance (T)” or “Stopped Disciplinary (D)” or “Stopped Medical (SM)” – these had to be listed separately from those who were entitled. So the calculation (generally) in the S.73A had little to do with the numbers of those in the mess (by which the Caterer claimed the Daily Messing Rate (DMR) but those who were entitled to draw the rum ration – this could be significantly different from the S.73A numbers which also shewed the differences associated with “Stopped Medical” numbers who could (depending on the nature of the disease) be entitled to “Messing Supplements” – even then, those who were UA, T or SD/SM could also 8

draw (via the calculation on the S.73A) “Limers Supplements” depending on the climatic conditions. The final calculations made by “The Tanky” were made on the number of Tots to which the Mess was entitled, and not on the number of inhabitants.

Paddy McClurg

13  “A Night at The SODS Opera” Coming to the Kings Theatre Southsea Sunday 29th July 2012. “A Naval Review” Last Year It Was “A Right Rum Do” This time it will be “A Night At The SODS Opera” Wanted from the local area, acts and volunteer crew to assist. email.guy4god.wilson@hotmail.com

14.  Friends of HMS Eagle-Reunion 7-9 Oct 2011 Friends of HMS EAGLE are holding a nautical re-union at the Queensferry Hotel, North Queensferry , Glasgow, from October 7 – 9, 2011.Various visits (Royal Yacht, HMS Queen Elizabeth)and entertainments are laid-on and the local Sea Cadets will also be entertaining us before the Gala Dinner.

For more information and application forms please contact: Danny du Feu on 07891660715, or, at: danny@ddf-photography.co.uk; or Bill Melvin, on- 07740439987,or at: bill.melvin@virgin.net

15. Finance Corner – From Michelle I will be producing the 2nd Quarter Branch Accounts at the end of this month (July).

Can I please express again, official members who are booking hotels can you please ask for the invoice to be addressed to Royal Naval Association and underneath your name. The RNA can then reclaim the VAT element. Thank You. Did you Know ; “The first country to use paper money was China” Mensa Test to get your brains working ; What number should replace the question mark ?

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Answers in next months Circular I so like my little media corner, it‟s such good fun ! Michelle 9

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.

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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  Armed Forces Weekend – Reports

The Main event was held in Edinburgh with a big turn out from Scottish Branches and a great connection with HMS Portland, with parties in both directions! The National Standard was paraded and an excellent RNA stand in the heart of the action with our new illuminated pop-up banner and the new Member-get-Member pull up banners brought in a lot of interest.

S/M Brian McKenzie Bradford RNA took delivery of our new literature and it arrived just in time for Veterans Day which was a great success. Hopefully the three people who seemed really keen will turn up at our next meeting, plus quite a few took the leaflet, our existing members liked the car stickers and even the Lord Lieutenant took away a poster to pin up on his church notice board the next day.

S/M Valerie Robertson- Chairman of the Bradford RNA Stirling Armed Forces Day was an extremely wet affair on Saturday, but the Royal Navy were well represented, the parade being led by the RM Band and three RNA Standards. We also had a number of Junior and Senior Rates from Faslane, who visited our tent and we enjoyed their company and informed them of the changes to the RNA and the way forward. .

S/M Michael Hesketh Plymouth‟s Armed Forces Day turned out to be very successful. Amongst our many visitors was the First Sea Lord, FOST, Cmdr. Ric Cheadle, The High Sheriff of Devon and the Minister of Defence. „They and Theirs‟ enjoyed the traditional hospitality. It was a long old 12-hour day 10

but we were well supported by our specialist Branch team who kept our spirits up with numerous cups of tea and the odd tot or two. As usual RNA Plymouth ran a very effective stall at the National Armed Forces Day in Plymouth and delivered a quality Stand on behalf of our Association as they do at every Navy Days !

S/M Arthur Gutteridge – Plymouth RNA

The Portsmouth Naval Base Armed Forces days were well attended, probably due to the fact that one of the new Type 45‟s, HMS Daring was open to the public and 6000 went aboard to have a look see. HMS Gloucester was also open and 3000 visited her for the very last time, as she was de-commissioned four days later.

We had the RNA stall right on “Sheer Jetty” near HMS Daring so a good spot to meet and greet the public and also all the serving personnel who were there on duty for the two days.

The Saturday gave us all great problems due to the very high winds and it was only due to the concrete blocks (that Philip from RNA HQ )attached to the legs that stopped us doing a “Mary Poppins”.

We had quite a number of firm enquiries to join many of the Branches around the country so I hope they come to fruition and we also we sold RNA goods/slops to the many shipmates who visited us. The Base Warrant Officer WO1 CJ Smith MBE and PO “Spike” Saunders could not have been more helpful and on the second day we were visited by Captain Paul Lemkes RN (Base Captain) called at the stand and spent quite some time talking with us and was very informative.

The high point was the fact that when we spoke to all the serving guys, and they had heard of the Association and the fact that they are now members.

These events are really worthwhile for recruitment and keeping us there with the RN of today.

S/M Rita Lock – National Welfare Advisor ___________________________________________________________________________ 18 The Annual National Service For Seafarers In St Paul’s Cathedral Wednesday 12th October 2011 (at the earlier time of 17.00) This year‟s Service will be held in St Paul‟s Cathedral at 1700 on Wednesday 12 October 2011 by kind permission of the Dean and Chapter. The Service will be conducted by the Reverend Andrew Wright, Mission Chaplain to The Royal National Mission to Deep Sea Fishermen.

Attendees of the Service are requested to provide their first and surnames and to bring photographic identification (passport, photographic driving licence, RNA membership card) as proof of identity MAY be required).

The new National Standard will parade.

If you would like to apply for tickets please let us know at RNA HQ, by Friday 9 September at the latest.

19 How to get away with it!

HQ recently received a letter from the Japan branch, apologising for the delay in submitting their annual returns. “The delay in holding the AGM and consequently in submitting these reports was occasioned by disruption to business and personal schedules resulting from the earthquake and 11

tsunami of March 11; we appreciate your patience in this regard”. We await the remaining late returns with interest!

20  RBL & SSAFA Caseworkers Shipmates, It is hoped to compile a list of all SSAFA or RBL trained caseworkers within our membership. If you are a trained caseworker would you please let our National Welfare Advisor (Rita Lock) know directly or through your Branch Secretary.

Do you have a Branch Welfare Officer or in fact any member of your Branch who would be willing to undergo training and become a caseworker?

Being an active caseworker can be very rewarding and a wonderful opportunity to give something back to your shipmates and the naval community.

Once again all details to Rita Lock; ritalock@sky.com Tel; 02392 642234

21  Northern Ireland Veterans’ Association - Service of Remembrance 17 Sept 2011 This year‟s service will be held at 11.30am on Saturday 17th September 2011 at the National Memorial Arboretum, Alrewas, Staffordshire. The service will commemorate and remember all those who lost their lives in service of the Crown as a result of the conflict in N. Ireland.

The service will be followed by a parade down to the Ulster Ash Grove for the laying of wreaths. Following the laying of the wreaths, there will be a 15 minute pause before the parade forms up for the return march to the visitor centre during which the guest of honour will take the salute.

The service is open to all and all Associations are welcome to parade their standards. It would be appreciated if Associations arranging for groups of their members to attend could notify us of numbers and confirm if their standard will be parading.

We look forward to welcoming you to our annual memorial service, For further information please visit our website at: www.nivets.org.uk

22  Royal Hospital School, Holbrook Greenwich Royal Hospital School, Holbrook, over the next couple of years, will be staging several „extraordinary‟ or „special‟ events to celebrate their tercentenary. As small group of classmates already in touch, we are aiming hold a reunion at Holbrook over the weekend of 23/24 June 2012 and to extend an invitation to as many of „Class 5A circa 1960‟ as possible. Email address; class5A1960@gmail.com which has been set up purely to locate ex members of Class 5A and pass on relative information.

In writing, and for those ex members of the Royal Hospital School not necessarily tied into Class 5A, I am hoping that you will be able to include the contact details of Mr Rob Mann who 12

works at the School and can help trace old school mates, or give details of the programme being arranged for the School‟s Tercentenary celebrations (RHS300) of which he is involved.

His contact details are rjm@royalhospitalschool.org and he would welcome any communication with former Holbrook students.

23  Devonport – Field Gun Museum Dear All, I am writing to inform you of the imminent closure of the Devonport Field Gun Museum currently within the Naval Dockyard at South Yard near Granby Gate.

This has suddenly, come about due to the MOD wanting the building for upgrading etc.. we have therefore had to hurriedly try to find a new home. Should we not move out by the end of July 2011 the MOD will dispose of all the memorabilia and equipment as they see fit.

Happily I can inform you that we have found a new venue at “Crownhill Fort” in Plymouth. This does however come at a price and as we are only a very small Association these costs would be very difficult for us.

We are therefore seeking “Friends of Devonport Field Gun Museum” by making an annual donation or we are happy to receive any donations be they big or small. This will allow us to keep a complete set of “Running Gear” and all the memorabilia in top condition and available to be seen not only by the members of all RN Associations but the public also.

We hope that you can help us on our way to uphold and maintain the Naval Heritage and History of the “Boer War and the RN Legacy” that of, “Command Field Gun” Donations and cheques can be sent to, Mr B O‟Hara, 38, The Hoe, Carpenders Park, Watford, WD19 5AY made payable to : “Devonport Field Gun Association”, with a covering letter, stating that the donations are for the Museum.

You may also like to contact the Association Secretary Vic "Barney" Barnett 5 Weir Close, Mainstone, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8SD, Tel; 01752 708206.

24 On line donations You can now make an on-line donation to the RNA at http://www.bmycharity.com/charities/rna This may be passed to family, friends or when a memorial donation is a good idea.

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Welfare Report Welfare Update (Part 1) You may have heard about the Armed Forces Covenant and the PM‟s statement about it. This summary in two parts is a personal view on it, the changes and questions arising.

What is the Military Covenant? This promises a duty of care to the Armed Forces but was not legally binding. It only officially applied to the Army, but its core principles extended to the Navy and Air Force. It states soldiers will be called upon to make personal sacrifices including the ultimate sacrifice - and that they and their families should expect fair treatment and to be valued, respected and properly rewarded What has changed? The PM has announced that the Military Covenant is now to be Armed Forces. This should have happened long ago as the previous Military Covenant based on trust has lapsed with successive governments taking the loyalty and sacrifice of the forces for granted and the principles of military covenant. Many material provisions have been the subject of previous government‟s directives and guidance to agencies such as the NHS. It was however been left up to them to implement them or not.

Is it good news? Yes, if the government carries though on this pledge and introduces appropriate legislation. It will go some way to restore the sense of trust between the Armed Forces and the government assuming real implementation of the changes.

Is it “new” news? No, not all. Many of the specific measures to be formally announced or reannounced soon such as priority NHS treatment for forces personnel and their families previously existed in principle. Others such as council tax rebates for all personnel serving abroad; guaranteed places at schools of choice for forces children; a promise to pay forces' widows a pension for life and giving service families priority in allocating council houses seem to be new.

Is it preferential treatment? Yes and no. Yes it is in one sense but soldiers, sailors and airmen do not whinge for preferential treatment but they and their families deserve to get this support and treatment in return for the extraordinary commitment they make in the interests of our national security.

What is covered?

Compensation at an adequate level through the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme which is a tariff based lump sum system for injuries. The more seriously injured can receive for life a monthly tax-free, index-linked Guaranteed Income Payment which is not capped. Rules have been changed to ensure multiple injuries are paid for all injuries. These payments are not affected by payment of civil damages for proven negligence by MOD causing injury, illness or death. The time for claiming has been improved with up to 5 years to claim and discretion to extend that for certain late onset illnesses or where the claimant has been unable to submit a claim due to illness.

Medical support and treatment is provided through Defence Medical Services in the frontline and on return through MOD Hospital Units located in NHS hospitals and in remaining MOD hospital establishments and rehabilitation centres. MOD intends to meet Armed Force individual wishes for continued engagement as far as possible but, where this is not possible, is improving links between MOD and NHS to ensure a good transfer of care and patient history with dedicated Case Officers and specialist Social Workers to support returning to civilian life.

Other areas in the next update are Mental Health Support, Reservist Healthcare, Veteran‟s Healthcare, Inquests and support for bereaved families and Accommodation provision.

Geoff Apperley, Royston Branch Welfare Officer & Area 6 Welfare Officer General Secretary Note: 14

It is very likely that the Covenant will not apply to those living in Northern Ireland since the Good Friday agreement does not allow members of the Armed Forces to get preferential treatment. We are trying to clarify with MoD, NCM12 is available for advice if needed for branches in NI.

Shortcast 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' 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 HMS 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.

Anniversary for the loss of HMS Picotee- Memorial Service 13 August 2011 There will be a 70th Anniversary memorial service will take place in St Georgeâ€&#x;s Church Chatham Maritime on Saturday 13 August at 2pm. For further details and to co-ordinate numbers attending please contact; Debbie Laws at; 10 Ripon Road,Plumstead,London,SE18 3PS-Tel-0208 855 3158-

Association of Dunkirk Little Ships (ADLS) Veterans Cruise- 4 Sep 2011 The annual Association of Dunkirk Little Ships (ADLS) Veterans Cruise (VC) is taking place on the river Thames on Sunday 4 September 2011. This is open to all veterans of the Dunkirk operation and D-Day Landings.

There is also an additional event this year, on Saturday 3 September 2011, for veterans from Afghanistan that are currently undergoing rehabilitation at Headley Court Hospital at Epsom. I was wondering if your members might wish to know so as they can come out on the day and cheer the lads on? The details for the Saturday event are as follows: 1400 Depart Thames Motor Yacht Club (TMYC), bound for Richmond, transit of Richmond Lock at approx 1500, and return 1600, returning to TMYC by 1730.

All best wishes to matelots old, and new, for more information please contact; WO1 Mick Gentry RN | Civ: 01582 726115 | Mob: 07977 982110 | Internal Email: NR-EEARM2 | External Email: nr-ee-arm2@rncareers.mod.uk

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Greater Manchester Branch Fleet Air Arm Association- 7 September 2011 The Greater Manchester branch‟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.

HMS Jamaica – Reunion 16 - 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 Northern Ireland Veterans Association- Service of Remembrance 17 Sep 2011 This year‟s service will be held at 11.30am on Saturday 17th September 2011 at the National Memorial Arboretum, Alrewas, Staffordshire. The service will commemorate and remember all those who lost their lives in service of the Crown as a result of the conflict in N. Ireland.

For further information please visit our website at: www.nivets.org.uk

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

Northern Ireland Veterans’ Association- Service of Remembrance 17 Sept 2011 This year‟s service will be held at 11.30am on Saturday 17 th September 2011 at the National Memorial Arboretum, Alrewas, Staffordshire. The service will commemorate and remember all those who lost their lives in service of the Crown as a result of the conflict in N. Ireland. For further information please visit our website at: www.nivets.org.uk Algerines Association – Reunion 19-26 September 2011 The Reunion will take place on 19 September at the Mill Rythe Holiday Park Hayling Island, and all are welcome to join us for the week of 19-26 Sep, where there is plenty to do for everyone.

Further information, bookings and the itinerary can be obtained from George Patience at 97 Balmacaan Road, Drumnadrochit, Inverness, tel; 01456 450659 email lpatience608@btinternet.com

CT/Special Communications Unit Reunion: 22 September 2011- Cyprus 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 16

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 Friends of HMS Eagle-Reunion 7-9 Oct 2011 Friends of HMS EAGLE are holding a nautical re-union @the Queensferry Hotel,North Queensferry ,from October 7 – 9, 2011.Various visits and entertainments are laid-on and the local Sea Cadets will also be entertaining us before the Gala Dinner.

For more information and application forms please contact: Danny du feu on 07891660715, or, at: danny@ddf-photography.co.uk; or Bill Melvin, on- 07740439987,or at: bill.melvin@virgin.net 7-10 October Frigate Association-Re-union Red Lea Hotel- Scarborough Red Lea Hotel - Annual Reunion October 7 to 10 at the Red Lea Hotel, Scarborough. Did you or a relative serve on one of these 39 WW2 escort ships? All ex Shipmates and Friends are welcome aboard this event. To join the Association and/or obtain further details please contact the Secretary Mike Biffen at wrekin160830@blueyonder.co.uk The Annual National Service For Seafarers In St Paul's Cathedral Wednesday 12th October 2011 (at the earlier time of 17.00) This year‟s Service will be held in St Paul‟s Cathedral at 1700 on Wednesday 12 October 2011 by kind permission of the Dean and Chapter. Those wishing to attend please let us know at 17

RNA HQ, by Friday 9 September at the latest, we look forward to receiving your applications. (limited numbers).

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 Christchurch, Dorset Annual Trafalgar Dinner- 21 October 2011 If you would like to attend the Annual Trafalgar Dinner at Christchurch then please contact; S/M Christine Payne; Hon. Secretary, Christichurch Branch.

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 £18 each All those wishing to attend please contact George Kirsopp on 01670 816562 or Ken Walton on 01670 852764-email-kerna@live.com RNA Waterlooville Branch-Trafalgar Day Parade-Sunday 23 October 2011-07-14 The Parade will start at Forest End, Waterlooville, adjacent to the Women‟s Section RBL Hut, mustering at 1130, falling in at 1140 and marching off at 1145.

The Service will commence at 1200 at St George the Martyr Church, Waterlooville.

There will be a short march after the service from Hambledon Road to the RNA Club where refreshments will be served.

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We would very much like you to attend this parade with your association standard. If you would like to attend then please contact; Tony Crisp Parade Organiser on; 023 9271 1058 or tony.crisp@tsactivemtc.org.uk

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 9 Area – 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 . No

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 Cenotaph Ceremony – Sunday 13 November 2011

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The Royal British Legion will once again be co-ordinating the Ex-Service Contingents attending the Cenotaph Ceremony & March Past on Sunday 13 November 2011.

If you have any queries regarding the Cenotaph Ceremony then please contact Nigel or Philip at RNA HQ.

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 ď ? 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 Royal Hospital School, Holbrook- 23/24 June 2012 RHS Holbrook over the weekend of 23/24 June 2012 extend an invitation to as many as possible. A programme is being arranged for the Schoolâ€&#x;s Tercentenary celebrations (RHS300) contact details are rjm@royalhospitalschool.org and they would welcome any communication with former Holbrook students. ________________________________________________________________________

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RNA Longcast 11 July -2 August 27 July – 15 Aug 1 Aug 13 August 15 August 19 August 20 August 24 August 1 Sept 5 -18 Sept 10 September 11 September 11 September 12-18 September 16 September 3-7 October 12 October 13 Oct 14-17 October 15 Oct 18-19 Oct 21 October 23 October 23 October 27 October 29 Oct 4 November 5 November 5 November 5 November 10 November 13 November 15 November 19 Nov 26 November 25-27 November 1 Dec 3 December 23- 3 Jan 12

Nigel on leave GS on leave RNA presentation to EWO course (Phil) 2 Area meeting (UJC) Andy Christie starts as new AGS Meeting with RFA Association (GS) FAC Final meeting with Met Police regarding Biennial Parade WRNS Association move into Semaphore Tower 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 on leave HQ Open Day GS leave 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) Glasgow Seafarer Service – National Standard parades Area 7 Standard dedication – Tewkesbury (GS) COBSEO AGM (GS) Wigston Branch Traf dinner (GS) HQ Open day AMC Selsey Trafalgar Dinner (GS) 2 Area meeting (UJC) Field of Remembrance Westminster Abbey (NP, NCh, GS) Cenotaph Parade – RNA squad (NVCh, GS) RNA Budget and audit planning meeting Plymouth Branch annual dinner (GS) FAC Portsmouth Dockyard‟s Victorian festival of Christmas IEST meeting (London) (GS) National Council (Portsmouth) HQ closed for Christmas and New Year

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

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Ship’s Office Area and Branch Updates Area Branch 7 Stroud

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Change The new email address for Dorothy Benn is dorothyandtimben@gmail.com Please note; the Hon Secretary is; John Lallyette Secretary Peterborough RNA 77 Wainwright Werringtom Peterborough Cambs PE4 5AH Tel No;- 01733 753444 Please note; Monthly meetings take place at 1400 hrs 2nd Wednesday of the month at the; Red Cross Hall, Harrington Street, Bourne Please note; the Hon Secretary is; H.G.Heath 2 Craven Road ORPINGTON Kent BR6 7RT Tel:01689 817745

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A reminder that the Secretary now is; Lee Hayward 29, Lamorna Drive Callington Devon PL17 7QH Tel; 01759 389293 email-hayward_lee@yahoo.com A reminder that the Secretary now is; Mrs Liz Watson 10, Willowside Park Haverrigg Millom Cumbria LA18 4PT Tel; 01229-774 345 email; lizwatson907@hotmail.com 22

Swinging the Lamp 1 Aug 1714

Death of Queen Anne and accession of King George 1.

2 Aug 1999

Final performance of the Royal Tournament at Earls Court

3 Aug 1835 Iron tanks, previously introduced to replace casks for stowage of water, issued with biscuit and meat.

4 Aug 1801 Vice-Admiral Lord Nelson‟s indecisive bombardment of the Boulogne invasion flotilla.

5 Aug 1583 First settlers arrived in Newfoundland, Golden Hind, Delight, Squirrel and Swallow.

6 Aug 1858

First Atlantic cable laid by, Agamemnon and USS Niagara.

7 Aug 1815 Napoleon sailed from Plymouth in Northumberland to exile in St Helena.

8 Aug 1918

First magnetic mines laid, off Dunkirk („234 Mk M sinker)

9 Aug 1872

Cookery school established in Portsmouth

10 Aug 1956 Plymouth gunnery range at Wembury, commissioned as Cambridge.

11 Aug 1942 Carrier Eagle, sunk by U-73, 65 miles South of Majorca. “Operation Pedestal”.

12 Aug 1812 First stone of Plymouth breakwater laid.

13 Aug 1857 Shannon’s landing party up the River Ganges.

14 Aug 1782 David Tyrit (Navy Office Spy) executed on Southsea Common.

15 Aug 1805 Entry, pay and pensions of Masters regulated by Order in Council.

16 Aug 1941 Signal School moved from Portsmouth to Leydane House, East Meon commissioned as Mercury.

17 Aug 1804 Loire captured the French privateer Blonde, 240 miles westward of the Scilly Isles 18 Aug 1917 Signal Section of Operations Division of Naval staff became Signal Division.

19 Aug 1711 Edward Boscawen, eighteenth-century fleet commander, born.

20 Aug 1765 Harrison explained his fourth chronometer to Board of Longitude.

21 Aug 1778 Cdre Sir Edward Vernon began the blockade of Pondicherry, which capitulated in Oct.

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22 Aug 1918 Hood, launched at John Browns, Clydebank, by Lady Hood, widow of Rear Admiral Hon. Horace Hood who had been killed in Invincible at Jutland-1916.

23 Aug 1833 Royal Corps of Naval Constructors established, by Order in Council.

First DNC was Nathanial Barnaby,1855.

24 Aug 1831 RN Long Service and Good Conduct medal introduced, the award initially depending on twenty-one yearsâ€&#x; service.

25 Aug 1972 RN Museum Portsmouth, established.

26 Aug 1989 Adm Sir Brian Brown promoted and appointed the first Supply Officer to be Second Sea Lord.

27 Aug 1989 First RNAS squadron stationed in Europe, arrived at Ostend.

28 Aug 1595 Drake and Hawkins left Plymouth on what turned out to be their last voyage, since neither returned. Drake died of yellow fever, and Hawkins of dysentery.

29 Aug 1810 Hired cutter Queen Charlotte fought a large French cutter (ex-British Revenue cutter Swan) 10 miles N.N.E of Alderney 30 Aug 1823 Sappho, her guns and stores ashore at Gibraltar and with only her lower yards rigged, got under way with urgent dispatches in four hours.

31 Aug 1810 Repulse (74) with the greatest bravery and coolnessâ€&#x; deterred three French forty-gun frigates supported by several ships of the line threatened the brig sloop Philomel (18) off Hyeres. __________________________________________________________________________________ This year the Royal Australian Navy is celebrating its Centenary, so for info: A Very Short History of the Royal Australian Navy The Commonwealth Naval Forces were established on 1 March 1901, two months after the federation of Australia. On 10 July 1911, King George V granted the title of 'Royal Australian Navy'.

During World War I, the RAN was initially responsible for capturing many of Germany's South Pacific colonies and protecting Australian shipping from the German East Asia Squadron. Later in the war, most of the RAN's major ships operated as part of Royal Navy forces in the Mediterranean and North Seas.

During the 1920s and early 1930s, the RAN was drastically reduced in size. As international tensions increased, however, the RAN was modernised and expanded.

Early in World War II, RAN ships again operated as part of the Royal Navy, many serving with distinction in the Mediterranean, the Red Sea, the West African coast, the Persian Gulf, and the Indian Ocean. Following the outbreak of the Pacific War and the virtual destruction of the Royal Navy force in Asia, the RAN operated more independently, or as part of United States Navy forces. By war's end, the RAN was the fifth-largest navy in the world.

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After World War II, the size of the RAN was again reduced, but it gained new capabilities with the delivery of two aircraft carriers. The RAN saw action in many Cold War-era conflicts in the Asia-Pacific region and operated alongside the Royal Navy and United States Navy off Korea, Malaysia and Vietnam. Since the end of the Cold War, the RAN has been part of Coalition forces in the Persian Gulf and Indian Ocean and has become a critical element in Australian operations in East Timor and the Solomon Islands.

Today, the RAN is one of the largest and most sophisticated naval forces in the Pacific region, with a significant presence in the Indian Ocean and worldwide operations in support of military campaigns and peacekeeping missions.

Wikipedia lists the ships as: - 8 ANZAC class frigates; 6 Adelaide class frigates; 14 patrol boats; 6 mine-hunters; 6 Collins class submarines; 6 heavy landing craft; 6 survey ships; 1 landing ship, heavy; 1 amphibious transport; and 2 replenishment ships.

(Is this more than the RN?) What was the Fleet Air Arm is now officially the Australian Navy Aviation Group. It has three squadrons operating 4 types of helicopter. These choppers are operated from frigates, large amphibious craft and support ships.

The current Chief of Navy is Vice Admiral Ray Giggs

MISSING LIFE AT SEA? Here's how to recapture the atmosphere of the old days and simulate living on board again 1. Build a shelf in the top of your wardrobe and sleep on it inside a smelly sleeping bag.

Remove the wardrobe door and replace it with a curtain that's too small.

2. Wash your underwear every night in a bucket, then hang it over the water pipes to dry.

3. Four hours after you go to bed, have your wife whip open the curtain, shine a torch into your eyes and say "sorry mate wrong pit".

4. Renovate your bathroom. Build a wall across the centre of your bath and move the showerhead down to chest level. Store beer barrels in the shower enclosure.

5. When you have a shower, remember to turn the water off while you soap.

6. Every time there is a thunderstorm, sit in a wobbly rocking chair and rock as hard as you can until you are sick.

7. Put oil instead of water into a humidifier, and then set it to 'HIGH'.

8. Don't watch TV, except for films in the middle of the night. For added realism, have your family vote for which film they want to see - then select a different one.

9. (Mandatory for engineering types). Leave a lawnmower running in your living room for 24 hours a day to recreate the proper noise levels.

10. Have the paperboy give you a haircut.

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11. Once a week, blow compressed air up through your chimney. Ensure the wind carries the soot over onto your neighbour's house. When he complains, laugh at him.

12. Buy a rubbish compactor, but only use it once a week. Store your rubbish in the other side of your bath.

13. Wake up every night and make a sandwich out of anything you can find, preferably using stale bread. Optional: cold soup or tinned ravioli eaten from the can.

14. Devise your family menus a week in advance without looking in the fridge or larder.

15. Set your alarm clock to go off at random times throughout the night. When it goes off, leap out of bed, get dressed as fast as you can, then run out into the garden and break out the garden hose.

16. Once a month, take every major household appliance completely apart, and then reassemble it.

17. Use four spoons of coffee per cup and allow to stand for three hours before drinking.

18. Invite about 85 people you don't really like to come and stay for a couple of months.

19. Install a small fluorescent light under your coffee table, and then lie under the table to read books.

20. Raise the thresholds and lower the top sills of all doors in the house. Now you will always either hit your head or skin your shins when passing through them.

21. When baking cakes, prop up one side of the cake tin whilst it is baking. When it has cooled, spread icing really thickly on one side to level it out again.

22. Every so often throw your cat in the bath and shout "man overboard", then run into the kitchen and sweep all the dishes and pans onto the floor whilst yelling at your wife for not having properly secured for sea.

23. Put on the headphones from your stereo, do not plug them in. Go and stand in front of your dishwasher. Say to nobody in particular, "Dishwasher manned and ready, Sir". Stand there for three or four hours. Say, once again to nobody in particular, "Dishwasher secured".

Remove headphones, roll up headphone cord and put them away.

24. Nickname your favourite shoes 'steamies', and then get your children to hide them around the house on a random basis.

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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

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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 Pewter 6 0z hip flask £22.50 Pewter 4 0z hip flask £22.50 Pewter Quaich £22.50 Pewter round trinket box £16.50 All with engraved RNA crest.

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Marcasite Anchor brooch Marcasite Crown brooch Marcasite crown earrings Marcasite anchor earrings Cufflinks black enamel L/F/A Silver Anchor on chain Place cards (10 pack) Card RNA crest

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£58.00 £58.00 £27.00 £27.00 £8.50 15.50 £1.10 £1.10

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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

£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 .................................................... .................................................... ................................................... ....................................................

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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.................................................

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2011 Christmas Cards This year there are two pictures in the Christmas card pack. You get five of each in a pack with ten envelopes for £5

Also available we have some of the HMS Daring card at £5 for a pack of ten, and the Semaphore card at £2 for a pack of ten.

Cost includes P&P within the UK.

Orders should be sent to HQ Semaphore Tower and be accompanied a cheque for the total value.

From: .................................................................Branch/Member Please provide..........................HMS Victory Cards @ £5 per pack of 10 ....

£..............

Please provide ……………… Semaphore Cards @ £2 .00 for a pack of 10 £ ......................

Please provide ……………… HMS Daring Cards @ £5 .00 for a pack of 10 £ ......................

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 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:……………………………

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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.

7. 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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Recycle & Help Fundraise For

PLEASE GET INVOLVED TODAY IF YOU HAVE THESE ITEMS TO SPARE !!

We're piloting a new scheme to help you turn unwanted CDs & DVDs into cash for ....

We've teamed up with Music Magpie to offer you an easy way to recycle your old CDs and DVDs: Music Magpie have agreed to pay us 50p for every CD Album/DVD that meets their criteria below.

Terms and conditions: 1. The disk must be in a case and it must be the right disk for the case.

2. The disk must not be a copy or a pirate disk - we take this issue very seriously and reserve the right to take further action on this matter.

3. We do not accept free giveaways from newspapers or other promotional DVD/CDs. 4. The disk must not be cracked or have dents, deep scratches or other serious damage to it - light surface scratches are usually accepted.

5. All the original packaging must be present (including artwork and booklet where relevant).

6. The packaging must be in good condition. Cases may have light scratches, but booklets and artwork need to be free from tears, stickers and other major blemishes.

7. Music Magpie only collect CD Albums & DVDs - No video's, vinyl, PC software or tapes Please note - CDs and DVDs not sent correctly cannot be returned.

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