Branch Circular #611 (August 2011)

HMS Victory is undergoing a major refit of her masts and yard. Picture taken this week shows the Royal masts and all yard off and the main topmast has been dropped.

Branch Circular No 611

August 2011

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Dear Shipmate Branch Secretary, As the main holiday period draws to a close, our thoughts turn to the many activities for the autumn term. I hope to see as many as possible at the Biennial Parade on 11 September at the Cenotaph, no problem with numbers, so come along. We will have other Associations marching with us and the Irish Naval Association and the President of the Naval Association of Australia. Please be at Whitehall Place by 1000. Due to popular demand we will have a third open day on 4 November, please bookup with us, although we are happy to see you when you are in the area. We expect to have welcomed over 300 members to the HQ this year, an increase of 290 over Chelsea Manor Street!! Please don’t forget to get your bids for the November Cenotaph to us; we are already close to full allocation of tickets.

I am delighted to say that the website is up and running and has had many positive comments. Most of the RNA materials, including the templates for the new look logos, headed paper, circulars etc are in the ‘Members Area’. You will be prompted for a password in order to download the item, please use ‘shipmate’. You may pass this freely to RNA members, but not to others (they haven’t paid for it!!). We intend that as soon as an item of interest to Branch Secretaries is known, that it will be put onto the website as a ‘Daily Order’. We are in the process of setting up an automated e-mail system that will alert you when a Daily Order has been published – if we don’t have your e-mail address please let us have it. Please check your branch page on the website to ensure it has all the info you want and that your e-mail is known. You can use your branch page as a free website and post news and events onto it.

Just forward what you want to our webmaster or the HQ staff and we will put it on. Same goes for Area news. No compulsion, just a nice free service. The website also has nice pictures of all our slops if you are not sure what is available.

Congratulations to Shipmate Don Weaver the Hon Sec of Stourbridge Branch who has completed a model of the Queen Elizabeth class carrier. He had to do a last minute change when the SDSR announced that the design would move away from the ramp to conventional launch. A swift call from the Gen Sec to a mate in the Carrier design team got the info needed. Well done Don. You will have heard of our Shipmates Campaign at Conference, and I am aware that you have not heard anything official yet. The campaign is aimed to introduce every service leaver to his or her local RNA branch, for advice, guidance, info and comradeship during this difficult time. We are in the process of finalising the details with the RN, which is why you haven’t had anything yet. We will be producing a comprehensive info pack for each Branch Secretary. Our new AGS, Andy Christie is working on this as his main point of effort. The good news is that there will be a £5 grant for each sailor/marine that you introduce to your branch under this scheme!

I hope that you are all working hard at the Member-Get-Member Campaign, if you want more materials, or items for an event, please give us a call, we have lots of good stuff for you. Your PRO can contact S/M Steve Caulfield for the main pull-up banners or the large exhibition style lighted pop-up display.

Have a great September and see you in London!!

Paul Quinn General Secretary 2

Contents Daily Orders 1. Area 7-Laying up of Area Standard-Tewksbury Abbey 23 October 2011 2. Biennial Parade, 11 Sept 2011 3. New CD release from the Royal Marines Band 4. Online Donations 5. HQ Open Day- September and a new date 6. RBL & SSAFA Caseworkers 7. Cenotaph Ceremony - Nov 2011 8. Annual National Seafarers-Service-St Paul’s 9. Donations Received 10. Repatriations at RAF Brize Norton 11. Calling all Branch Secretaries 12. The Quality of our young Royal Marines 13. NI Veterans’ Association Remembrance Service 14. Friends of HMS Eagle-Reunion 7-9 Oct 2011 15. Finance corner from Michelle 16. IHG weekend stays 17. Royal Hospital School, Holbrook 18. Bookbinder Boss 19. Premier Bathrooms 20. Member-Get-Member 21. A night at the SODS Opera 22. Conference 2012 23. Book Reviews

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 2012 Christmas cards RNA Gift Aid Declaration Form Premier bathing

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Glossary of terms NCM NC AMC FAC NCh NVCh 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

AGS Events/Marketing/Comms

023 9272 0782 andy@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 to the RNA at http://www.bmycharity.com/charities/rna

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Daily Orders 1. Area 7- Laying up of Area Standard-Tewksbury Abbey 23 October 2011 Tewkesbury Branch is hosting Area Seven's Laying Up of the old Area Standard and the Dedication of a new Area Standard in Tewkesbury Abbey at 1500 on October 23rd 2011.

There will be a march, led by the Town Band, through Tewkesbury stepping off at 1400 to the Abbey for the service then a return march with the National President taking the salute at the Town Hall.

There will be sticky buns & tot for Standard bearers in the RBL club following. All Standards & Shipmates will be warmly welcomed. Details from Eddie Holmyard Branch Sec'y-01684 294093

2.  Biennial Parade – 11 September 2011 Final call for the Binennial Parade. No tickets needed, but if you want to bring a vehicle we must know asap.

If members would prefer to watch, rather than march then they should go down to the entrance to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (opposite the Cenotaph) – which is a great place for families too.

Parade Programme; 0930- Parking for coaches and minibuses in Whitehall Place (pass required) 0915 –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

3. New CD release from the Royal Marines Band The Band of HM Royal Marines will be releasing a new CD Album called ‘Sailing’ later this year. The RM Band Service are very excited about it as this will be the first album they have done under the Decca record label. The RAF and the Guards Bands have some considerable exposure and success with their albums over the last 18 months. They certainly got a lot of increased positive profile on national TV. They hope that this album will have a very positive effect for the Naval Service both past and present, which in turn should generate more interest in the Royal Navy, Royal Marines and respectively the RNA & the RMA. Details to follow when we have them.

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4. 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.

5. HQ Open Day-16 September 2011 – and the new date 4 November 2011 There have been many who would have liked to come to the open day in September but we can only accommodate about 30 each time, so sorry to those who were disappointed.

The HQ will be holding another open day on Friday 4 November starting at 11am. Come along to Semaphore Tower for the chance to meet HQ staff. Please register your interest with Nigel or Andy and give us your car details, in order to gain entry to the Dockyard We have again 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.

Names of Shipmates that would wish to attend to Nigel or Andy with your Car details please!!

6. RBL & SSAFA Caseworkers We would like to compile a list of all SSAFA or RBL trained caseworkers within the RNA. Branch Secretaries are requested to let HQ or the National Welfare Advisor (Rita Lock) know of their qualified caseworkers by 30 Sept 11.

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 ____________________________________________________________________________

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) asap, 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.

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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. The Annual National Service for Seafarers, 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 will need 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.

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

Arthur C Towner Funeral Directors (S/M Edward Burns) DB Devall & Son Funeral Directors (S/M Harry Albrighton) Co-Operative Funeral Directors (S/M John Brereton) Phillips Funeral Directors (S/M Peggy P Richardson) John & Maurice Humphris Funeral Directors (S/M Henry Strutt) RNA – Waterlooville - (S/M Foxcroft) S/M G S Planner S/M R Roberts

£190.00 £215.00 £350.00 £196.00 £ 55.00 £100.00 £ 50.00 £ 40.00

10.  Repatriations at RAF Brize Norton You may be aware that repatriations will start at from RAF Brize Norton from 1 September 2011. There has been some concer in the national press that there will be inadequate recognition for repatriated service personnel killed on service. There has been a briefing by the Air Station on what will happen in the future for widows, families and other service charities.

The RMA have attended and are sure that MOD in general and the RAF in particular are doing all they can to make repatriations work well, very much in contrast to what you might have read in the press. No expense has been spared in a new reception centre in a quiet part of a 7

very busy air station. In fact the C17s have a new apron on which to park. The centre is brand new and has been very well thought through.

The route to the brand new exit is sensible and saves the hearses having to compete with station traffic. In addition the exit/entrance (which will only be used for repatriations) is brand new, well landscaped and has the families in mind. The route through Carterton has been well planned and new memorial is being built where the local people and veteran organisations can pay their respects too. This is being very well handled and much thought and care has gone into it. So much so, that there will be a number of rehearsals in August.

The Station Commander is particularly sensitive to his responsibilities and you should be very reassured. The RAF and the local councils are doing our casualties proud.

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. .

Nigel says thanks to the one secretary that has sent in observations but we do require more, so sec’s please play a part !! . .

12. The Quality of our young Royal Marines Just thought I'd share this experience with you. Recently, I was travelling by train from Aberdeen to Glasgow. As usual, “Scotrail” had insufficient coaches to cope with the crowds; it was to be standing all the way. Feeling very sorry for myself, at Arbroath, I noticed a young man board the train, with a camouflaged rucksack.

All during this journey, there were numerous loud complaints about the situation on the train.

Eventually I found myself alongside this young man. I noticed from his tag on his rucksack, he was a member of Zulu Coy, 45 Cdo RM. I introduced myself, as a former member of the Royal Marines, and 45 in particular. To cut a long story short, he was on his way home to recover from shrapnel wounds to his legs. (He showed them to me) To say I felt humble would be putting it mildly, when I think of the complaints of fellow passengers, and my own attitude to the situation, while this young man remained uncomplaining, despite the severity of his injuries, throughout the 2.5hr journey. On arrival, I asked if I could be of any assistance, he very kindly thanked me, but refused.

My last sight of him was limping his way through the crowds, before he disappeared. I hope this young man (I didn't get his name) recovers quickly, as he wished, for he wanted to re-join his Oppos ASAP. “Good luck to them all”.

Name and address supplied

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13  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 the organisers of numbers and confirm if their standard will be parading.

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

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 , Edinburgh, 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 Please note I am taking annual leave from 22 August – 5 September 2011 You will be pleased to know I’ve nothing to report.

Thank you to all the Treasurers / Secretaries in keeping your accounts up to date.

Did you Know ; “The first credit card was launched by American Express in 1951”

Answer to last month’s Mensa Test was 8 – In each square multiply the two top numbers to give the two bottom numbers.

This month’s Mensa Test Rearrange the letters of ‘ULTRA RICH LIKED CHEAP LAMB’ to give three types of fish. What are they ?

Answer in next month’s Circular Wishing you all a lovely holiday.

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17  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 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.

18  Bookbinder Boss Frank Raine is trying to find an existing bookbinders Boss for use with his memorial project.

His father-in-law, Mr James Reed, is an ex-RN Gunnery Instructor who joined the RN as a Boy Sailor at 15 years old. He saw service right through WWII and served in many campaigns such as Atlantic Convoys, Rescue of the King of Norway and Far East conflicts. When he came home, it was well after the war had ended so he missed all the festivities and arrived in a very different world to start a family. At 89 years he is now determined to get a permanent memorial to the RN Boys aged 15 - 16 years who lost their lives in Service. There are 534 of these Boys on record.

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We are currently creating a Book of Remembrance and have been advised to use the "Standard design for use on Royal Navy War Memorials" as an insignia for the memorial. We are now looking for a brass "Bookbinders Block" of this insignia so that we may have an embossed insignia pressed into the cover of the Book of Remembrance.

We have been told by the Naval Museum that all the bosses have been thrown away. It is hard to believe a historical item such as a brass insignia boss would have been thrown away. Does anyone know where he might find a boss for use?

If you can help then please contact: Frank Raine at frank_raine@flotsom.plus.com

19  Premier Bathrooms Just to let you know that the RNA has benefited from the first fitting of a Premier bathroom – a great deal for the member and for the RNA. Details of the special RNA deal are in the Ships Office section.

20 – Member-get-member We are looking for the branch with the highest percentage of new number of members under the MGM campaign. Full or Associate doesn’t matter. The GS will award a Bottle of rum for the best at the end of September. There will be a prize of a miniature for a good photo of an MGM banner or poster or sticker in an unusual place.

21  “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

22 – Conference 2012 The 2012 Conference will be held at Newcastle 8, 9 and 10 June 2012. The outline programme will be: Friday 8 June All day: Evening:

AMC, FAC and National Council meet in Thistle Hotel Welcome reception at the Assembly Rooms, Newcastle

Saturday 9 June 1030 1900

Conference starts in the Assembly Rooms, Second Sea Lord as Guest of honour Gala Dinner at the Assembly Rooms 11

Sunday 10 June Parade forms and marches to St Nicholas Cathedral Late am o/c o/c

Church Service at St Nicholas Parade forms and marches to Eldon Square memorial Laying of wreath at memorial

Please note that there will be no central booking of accommodation or travel arrangements, accommodation may be tight in Newcastle about this time, so worth starting to enquire soon.

We have agreed with the Newcastle Convention Bureau that we will have a dedicated webpage for RNA bookings, this is the link www.NewcastleGateshead.com/NAVAL2012 It will have progressively more hotels in it as the Bureau contacts local establishments. This will be suitable for block bookings.

This will cover mid-range hotels but not the many B&B in Jesmond and towards the Coast.

Newcastle has an excellent metro system and the venues are very central, just opposite the Central Station.

The local branch contact is Shipmate Jimi Tubman, his e-mail is jimi-tubman@hotmail.co.uk

23  Book Reviews We receive a number of books for review at the HQ and here is a selection of the best. Great for Christmas presents, or strong hint to a loved one if you fancy it yourself: Nelson’s First Love by Patrick Delaforce (£20) ISBN 978 1 4456 0365 0 from www.amberleybooks.com.

Subtitled Fanny’s story this is a true and dignified account of Nelson’s first wife, Frances. A book with exceptionally high production values, the author has offered a special discount to RNA members of £15 including postage and packing. Please contact the author directly at 2 Hamilton Road, Brighton BN1 5DL, tel 01273 564372 British Cruisers (Two World Wars and after) by Norman Friedman (£45) ISBN 978 1 84832 078 9 from www.seaforthpublishing.com.

This is the ultimate book for those interested in cruisers, the picture are fabulous. There is a wealth of detail by class with some deck plans and history of which ship has done what. The photos of early ships are particularly impressive. Not cheap but worth every penny.

RN Submarines in focus by Cdr David Hobbs RN(Rtd) ISBN 978-1-904459-44-6 (£14.99) from www.navybooks.com .

This is a class-by-class description of all RN submarines since Holland 1, good photos and a short descrption. A must for all Part 3s and those whose laundry smells of dieso.

RN Destroyers 1893 to present day by Maurice Cocker (£16.99) ISBN 978 0 7524 6159 5 from www.thehistorypress.co.uk This is a reference book in the form of Janes’ showing all destroyers since late Victorian times.

I would highly recommend this for anyone interested in RN ship history as a quick and easy way to find a destroyer and a good photo.

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Pirate Killers (the RN and the African Pirates) by Graham Thomas (£19.99) ISBN 18488 4240 -6 www.pen-and-sword.co.uk Very timely as the RN battles with the menace of piracy off the Horn of Africa, this forms the last chapter of the book. A very well written and interesting historical anaylsis of a problem that has been with us for centuries.

A Mission of Honour by John McLean (£30 from author) ISBN 1-872970-23-0 from the author at 48 Crompton Street, Derby DE1 1NX or Foyles This is a history of some naval operations in the Pacific from 1769 to 1997. Some members might like the strong opinions and anecdotal flair.

German Naval Guns 1939-1945 by Miroslaw Skwiot (£40) ISBN 978-1-84832-080-2 from www.seaforthpublishing.com This is a fabulous spotters guide to German Naval Guns. There isn’t a gun or shell that is does not get a terrific photo and description/report, developments and modifications as the weapon developed. The perfect present for a gunner, a modeller or those interested in something a bit different. Highly recommended and at £40 is good value.

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Shortcast 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 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 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 14

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 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 Two Talks: “In War Heroes Wake” Wednesday 28th September 2011 Help for Heroes Fundraising Event:Two Talks: “In War Heroes Wake” Re-tracing the Cockleshell Heroes Roger & Sandra Downton & “Falklands Fixit”Memories of repairing battle damaged ships Andy „Tiger‟ Timpson (ex-Chief OA)RN Wednesday 28th September 2011 Sandwich Guildhall, Sandwich 7 – 10 pm £7.00 if booked in advance £10.00 on the door (if available) To book email: russ.timpson@firestrategy.com HMS Alert 1961-63 Commission Reunion: 1 October 2011 The next reunion muster, (which will be the 50th anniversary of the commission), 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 15

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 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.

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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 No 7 Area – Dedication of New Area Standard – Sunday 23rd October 2011 Tewkesbury Abbey is the venue for the laying up of the old Area 7 Standard and the Dedication of the new Area 7 Standard on Sunday 23rd October 2011. The Town Band will lead the march through Tewkesbury stepping off at 1400 to the Abbey for the service to commence at 1500 hours. On completion of the service there will be a return march with the National President taking the salute at the Town Hall.

On completion refreshments and a tot will be available for Standard bearers in the Royal British Legion club. All Standards and Shipmates will be warmly welcomed. Further details are available from Eddie Holmyard, Tewkesbury Branch Secretary - 01684 294093 or email edgar.holmyard@sky.com.

No 7 Area – Trafalgar Mess Dinner – Saturday 22nd October 2011 Tewkesbury Branch in conjunction with Sea Cadets TS Otter are hosting a Trafalgar Night Dinner all Shipmates are welcome to attend, further details are available from Eddie Holmyard, Tewkesbury Branch Secretary - 01684 294093 or email edgar.holmyard@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.

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 17

bearers and refreshment following. For further details please contact; [alanpeatling@yahoo.co.uk . No 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

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 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 Andy 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

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The reunion and anniversary will take place between the 5-8 April at the Royal Maritime Club Portsmouth. T0 join the association and more information please contact the Secretary on ; 01752 787997 or email; richard.tipping@blueyonder.co.uk 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 School’s Tercentenary celebrations (RHS300) contact details are rjm@royalhospitalschool.org and they would welcome any communication with former Holbrook students.

A Night at “The SODS Opera” 2012 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 ________________________________________________________________________

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RNA Longcast 1 Sept 5 -18 Sept 7 Sept 9 Sept 10 Sept 11 Sept 11 Sept 12-23 Sept 16 Sept 27 Sept 3-7 Oct 5 Oct 12 Oct 13 Oct 14-17 Oct 15 Oct 16 Oct 18-19 Oct 20 Oct 21 Oct 21 Oct 23 Oct 23 Oct 26-29 Oct 27 Oct 28 Oct 29 Oct 4 Nov 5 Nov 5 Nov 5 Nov 10 Nov 12 Nov 13 Nov 15 Nov 19 Nov 26 Nov 25-27 Nov 1 Dec 3 Dec 19 Dec 23- 3 Jan 12

WRNS Association move into Semaphore Tower Michelle on leave President of Naval Association of Australia visits HQ (GS) AMC Rule Review (NVCh, NCM12, VPSOC) 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 New Computer Contractor calls to HQ GS leave RNBT AGM (Nigel, Andy) Annual National Service for Seafarers – St Pauls RN CEO meeting (GS) RNA Plymouth 9th Biennial Trafalgar Weekend Ferndown Trafalgar Dinner (GS) York Branches ‘Trafalgar Parade MCFG Conference (GS) GS briefs CO’s Desig course York Branch Trafalgar Dinner Driffield - Trafalgar Dinner (GS) Glasgow Seafarer Service – National Standard parades Area 7 Standard dedication – Tewkesbury (GS) IMC – Kiel (NP, NCh, NVCh) COBSEO AGM (GS) Admiral Oswald memorial Service – Portsmouth (DNP, GS) Wigston Branch Trafalgar Dinner (GS) HQ Open day AMC Selsey - Trafalgar Dinner (GS) 2 Area meeting (UJC) Field of Remembrance Westminster Abbey (NP, NVCh, GS) Albert Hall Festival of Remembrance (National Standard) 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) GS/Michelle on Christmas Leave HQ closed for Christmas and New Year

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Ship’s Office Area and Branch Updates Area 4

Branch Frome

Change The Secretaries details are :- Fay Lawton, 3 Langholm Close, Warminster, Wiltshire BA12 8EN. Tel 01985 212059. email: faylawton@sky.com Our meeting place is :- Frome Rugby Club, Gypsy Lane, Frome BA11 2NA and we meet on 3rd Thursday at 1930.

Thanking you in anticipation.

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Cheltenham Branch

S/M Bob Wheatley. Hon/Sec Cheltenham Branch.

Please note his address is; 8 Prestbury Park.

New Barn Lane Cheltenham GL52 3LE Tel; 01242 224192

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Portsmouth Branch

Now meets in the RBL club by Fratton Bridge in Portsmouth. Lucknow Street PO1 1PT

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Aldeburgh

Meets in The Lion Inn, Little Glenham Near Saxmundham First Tuesday of the month except January at 12:30

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South Gloucestershire

Meeting for the next couple of months on 4th Wednesday in the RBL Kirkwood and Hanham Branch Regent street, Kingswood, BS15 8HP

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Market Drayton

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Seaford

Meets on the 1st Tuesday in The Joiner’s Arms, Shrewsbury Road, Market Drayton TF9 3DN The branch now has a new Secretary, who is; Mrs Barbara Keen 13 Elmtree Road Ruskington Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 9BT 01526 834127 Branch meetings are every third Thursday at 1330 hours. held at Sleaford & District Legionnaires Club.

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Swinging the Lamp 1 Sep 1858

Canning appointed first Viceroy of India, on the demise of the Honourable East India Company.

2 Sep 1801

Victory fought the French Fleche to the North East of the Seychelles

3 Sep 1925

First broadcast by an RM Band, Calcutta in Canada

4 Sep 1907

Standard messing allowance of 4d per day introduced in place of victualling and savings.

5 Sep 1940

USA transferred 50 destroyers and ten escorts to RN, in return for lease of West Indian bases.

6 Sep 1900

Re-embarkation of Peking Naval Brigade, 30 May

7 Sep 1993

The Queen approved the eligibility of all ranks of the Armed forces for Appointment of the Distinguished Service Order.

8 Sep 1971

Swiftsure launched: nuclear Submarine, ninth of name and first of class.

9 Sep 1935

First landing of a service rotary-wing aircraft on one of HM ships; a Cierva C30A auto gyro,K4230, on Furious by Wg Cdr Brie.

10 Sep 1677

Sapphire fought the Algerine Golden Horse in the Mediterranean.

11 Sep 1793

Nelson (Agamemnon) first met Lady Hamilton in Naples.

12 Sep 1782

Warwick captured the French Sophie off the Delaware.

13 Sep 1786

Marine Society commissioned the first designed pre-sea training ship.

14 Sep 1801

Combined attack on the French siege batteries at Port Ferrajo, Elba.Ships: Renown, Vincejo.

15 Sep 1744

Naval Board proposed RN Hospitals at, Portsmouth, Plymouth and Chatham, Hasler established by Order in Council.

16 Sep 1801

Champion recaptured the ex-British Bulldog at Galipoli, Gulf of Taranto.

17 Sep 1812

Boats of Eagle captured two gunboats and twenty-one out of a convoy of twenty-three off Cape Maistro (Majestro) Adriatic.

18 Sep 1714

George, Elector of Hanover, landed at Greenwich to become King George the first.

19 Sep 1901

Cobra, one of the first two turbine-driven destroyers, lost in a storm off Cromer

20 Sep 1799

Rattlesnake and Cameleon fought the French Preneuse in Algoa Bay.

21 Sep 1867

The first ‘time and percussion fuse’, introduced.

22 Sep 1989

Ten members of the RM Band staff killed by a terrorist bomb at the RM School of Music in Deal.

23 Sep 1940

King George VI announced the institution of the George Cross and the George Medal

24 Sep 1850

Rum ration halved, by withdrawal of evening issue.

25 Sep 1939

First use of air raid warning radar at sea (Rodney and Sheffield) during a Luftwaffe attack.

26 Sep 1827

King George IV granted the Royal Marines the globe for their badge and his cipher for their colours.

27 Sep 1914

Allied forces captured Duala, Cameroons. Ships: Challenger, Dwarf.

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28 Sep 1677

Charles and James captured the Algerine Rose in Gibraltar strait.

29 Sep 1805

Nelson rejoined the Fleet off Cadiz; on his 47th Birthday.

30 Sep 1890

Abolition of the blue shirt, with its attached collar, which was made synonymous with British seaman.

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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

Price

Qty

£

p

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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19 18 20 21 22 12 33 34

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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62 63 42 71 72 73 55

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

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

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

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.

6. 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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Pusser’s Rum new donation to the Tot Fund On a bright, sunny day in Portsmouth Historic Naval Dockyard Charles Tobias, President and Founder of Pusser’s Rum, stood on the deck of HMS Victory and handed over a cheque for £25,000 to the Tot Fund (Royal Navy Sailors Fund).

The donation was accepted by Rear Admiral David Steel CBE, Naval Secretary and Chief of Staff.

The Fund was set up by the Admiralty as recompense for discontinuing the longest lasting tradition in the Royal Navy, serving a daily rum tot to sailors on H.M. ships. Apart from the interest generated on the original capital sum, Pusser’s donations are the Fund’s largest source of income. Since 1981 Pusser’s have donated well over £1 million to the Fund which provides amenities for

Charles Tobias served as a pilot following enlistment in the US Marines, flying sorties in the Vietnam conflict, where he lost a lot of good comrades. Because of his marines background, Pusser’s also makes substantial donations to a US Marines charity. It is not generally known that half of Pusser’s profits go to charity. Is there any alcohol brand anywhere that gives so generously to charity?

Rear Admiral David Steel CBE receives the Pusser’s donation from Charles Tobias

serving and retired sailors of the Royal Navy.

Following the presentation, Charles was invited to the Senior Rates Mess where tots of Pusser’s provided for the occasion were enjoyed.

It is not generally known that

Gold for Pusser’s Rum in global competition At this year’s San Francisco World Spirits Competition Pusser’s Rums won Gold. The Pusser’s 15 Year Old Rum was judged the Best Extra-Aged Rum for which it won a Double Gold Medal.

Furthermore Pusser’s regular 42% ABV Rum won a Gold Medal for quality.

There were 1,106 premium spirits entries from 61 countries in the 11th

running of the competition.

The judges required 3 days to complete their deliberations.

The event is the oldest, largest and most recognised spirits competition held in the USA and these medals are highly prized.

Ben Pick, Pusser’s

PortsmouthLive TV Following the cheque donation to the Tot Fund Charles Tobias gave a filmed interview to PortsmouthLive TV, recounting his experiences as a US marine and his voyage around the world, before setting up Pusser’s Rum. The interview can be seen by CLICKING HERE…

Ben Pick, Pusser’s UK Brand Manager

UK Brand Manager said: “This is a great double win for a truly unique rum and came shortly after the news that the President of Pusser’s Rum, Charles Tobias had been awarded the MBE in the Queen’s Honours List this year. Bars stocking Pusser’s Rum will be pleased to hear that a large panel of experts have picked out the brand above other rums for these accolades”.

141-Year old cannons and 9 gun salutes honour Arctic Conveys 1941-1945

The salutes were fired on board HMS Belfast as veterans of the infamous Arctic Conveys gathered from the UK and Russia to commemorate those comrades who gave their lives to keep the Russians supplied with food and weapons in WW II. During the ceremony HRH The Duke of Kent read out a personal letter of greetings from H. M. The Queen, and the veterans were greeted by the Russian Ambassador H.E. Alexander

Yakovenko and Admiral Lord West.

The Ambassadors of Ukraine, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan and Moldava were also present. Two Russian veterans of these convoys , Yury Kopytov and Viktor Popov, flew from Archangelsk for the ceremony.

The Royal Artillery Band played the Russian and British national anthems and then the veterans and guests toasted the victory with Pusser’s Rum and Russian Standard Vodka.

Charles attends the Palace for his MBE 1st June 2011 was a memorable day for Charles Tobias, President of Pusser’s Rum. It was the day on which he was invested with the MBE for services to the Royal Navy and to his home community of the British Virgin Islands.

Accompanied by his wife Joanna, and close longtime friend Vice Admiral Mike Gretton, Charles received his MBE from H.M. The Queen. He was then invited for a glass of champagne and a visit to the famous room behind the balcony where Royalty wave to the crowds on The Mall.

Apart from supporting the Royal Navy charity every year since the introduction of Pusser’s Rum commercially in 1980, Charles is a

leading benefactor in the British Virgin Islands through his involvement with local employment and tourism. He served for 6 years on the BVI Tourist Board as Director of the Marketing Committee. He also created Pusser’s Landing with its restaurants and bars and a line of nautical and tropical clothing, employing about 250 people. He has contributed time and funds to numerous BVI charities and served for 3 years on the first board of governors of the local Community College.

PUSSER’S AND THE SPIRIT OF SCOTT OF THE A NTA RCT IC Pusser’s Rum will be taken to Antarctica this year by a team of British servicemen when they undertake a historic trek to celebrate the centenary of Captain Robert Falcon Scott and his trek to the South Pole.

Whilst in the Antarctic on January 17 2012 the team of 24 soldiers, sailors and airmen will toast their achievement and the memory of Scott’s British heroes with Pusser’s Rum. As the traditional rum of the Royal Navy Captain Scott would have had a supply of Pusser’s on his epic journey for the daily tot in true naval tradition.

Pusser’s Rum will also be the toast spirit at a dinner on board HMS Victory, Admiral Lord Nelson’s flagship on 23 June.

re more rum lo in Jackspeak Wriggle Stuff Management bullshit, associated with an unwillingness to speak (or write) the truth Wind yer neck in Shut up Sammich What a submariner calls his lunch Poultice walloper Member of the Royal Naval Medical Branch Plushers Residual rum remaining in the tub after the tot had been distributed Plew Old lower deck term for tea Pigskin pie A fatty bacon role Jackspeak, a guide to British Naval Slang and Usage by Rick Jolly and Tuss Published by FoSAMA Books

Pusser’s Rum – rum– P u s s e r’ s

the early years If it wasn’t for Charles Tobias and his love for the original rum of the Royal Navy, Pusser’s Rum would never have come to public prominence. He made Pusser’s available to the public for the first time in 1980, since when it has been widely acclaimed. It is nice to

look back occasionally on those early days and to thank Charles for his foresight in keeping the original navy rum still flowing.

Launched in Tortola.

Pusser’s Rum was launched commercially in Tortola, West Indies in 1980. To mark the occasion the Admiralty allowed the frigate HMS Ambuscade, captained by Commander Mike Gretton, to visit Tortola. This is the same Vice Admiral Mike Gretton who accompanied Charles Tobias to Buckingham Palace to receive his MBE in June this year. l to r: Commander Mike Gretton, Captain of HMS Ambuscade, Charles Tobias and the late George Lacey then a partner in E.D.& F. Man, Admiralty Rum brokers

a great favourite

with bar managers

Divvyesh Chauhan, Bar Manager at Match Bar with the Pusser’s Blue Label navy rum

If Pusser’s is on the back bar you can be sure it is a favourite with the bar manager.

Divvyesh Chauhan has managed the Match Bar just off London’s Regent Street for over 2 years and knows how well Pusser’s Rum goes down with rum lovers, male and female alike. They drink it neat, on ice and in cocktails.

He can make a mean Painkiller if asked and also makes a special Planter’s Punch with rum, a mix of lime, Angostura bitters and grated nutmeg served over crushed ice and topped with an extra pour of Pusser’s. He says Pusser’s goes down even better when served in the special Pusser’s Mugs he keeps for favourite customers.

They drink it neat, on ice and in cocktails.

Extract from the Daily Express souvenir issue of the 1943 Battle of The Atlantic, published in 1993

The Exmouth Shanty Men sing the praises of Pusser’s With a programme of appearances lined up throughout the summer The Shanty Men will be entertaining audiences with their rollicking sea shanties, dressed in the naval costumes of years gone by. Their performances are acclaimed wherever they go and they are great ambassadors for Pusser’s Rum. The brand co-operates with them in providing material to dress up their gigs, and arranges for them to perform at Pusser’s rum related functions where they add to the flavour and fun of each event.

Shanty Men Appearances 2011 12 August

Festival du Chant de Marin Paimpol, Brittany

28 August

Aeon Festival Crediton, Devon

3 September

Folkfest Burnham-on-Sea

9 September

Swanage Folk Fesatival

15 September Pavilion Theatre Exmouth 23 September Barnfield Theatre Exeter 8 October

The Sheldon Centre Exeter, Devon

22 October

Bratton, Clovelly

11 November Blackmore Theatre Exmouth 20 November Herring Feastival Clovelly (TBC) 5 December

Big Christmas Sing Exmouth

Pusser’s endorses new look marketing campaign from the

Royal Naval Association

Sailors

l o v e Pusser’s To make the most of a sailor’s love of rum Pusser’s are offering a Ceramic Nelson Decanter as a prize to sailing clubs to award as their committees see fit to a deserving club member.

Pusser’s are also providing a case of Pusser’s Blue Label 54.5% ABV and a supply of Limited Edition Pusser’s Mugs so that on the day the Decanter is presented to the winner, club members can congratulate him or her with Up Spirits!. Participating sailing clubs to date are: Royal Torbay Yacht Club, Royal Lymington Yacht Club, Bosham Sailing Club and The Little Ship Club.

More are expected to take up the Pusser’s offer during the sailing season.

Even the sailing media are up for Pusser’s with several magazines offering Pusser’s as a regular reader prize including Yachting Monthly, Practical Boat Owner, Motor Boats Monthly, Yachts & Yachting, and Navy News.

Pusser’s sales are also considerably up this year showing landlubbers too have taken to Pusser’s in a big way.

Scuttlebutt is published on behalf of Pusser’s Rum and Cellar Trends by: V O I C E Public Relations Riverbank House, 1 Putney Bridge Approach, London SW6 3JD Tel: 020 7731 1700 CONTACT: Eugene Bacot

Whilst in Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, following his interview with PortsmouthLive TV Charles Tobias reviewed the new marketing programme of the RNA with the Association’s General Secretary Captain Paul Quinn OBE. The meeting was reported in the July issue of Navy News.

Colin Lewis

020 7731 4526 eugene@voice-pr.co.uk 020 7731 4489 colin@voice-pr.co.uk

Help for Heroes Fundraising Event: Two Talks:

“In War Heroes Wake” Re-tracing the Cockleshell Heroes

Roger & Sandra Downton &

“Falklands Fixit” Memories of repairing battle damaged ships Andy „Tiger‟ Timpson (ex-Chief OA)RN Wednesday 28th September 2011 Sandwich Guildhall, Sandwich 7 – 10 pm £7.00 if booked in advance £10.00 on the door (if available) To book email: russ.timpson@firestrategy.com