Branch Circular #612 (September 2011)

I hope they don’t let their standards drop!!!

Branch Circular No 612

September 2011

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Dear Shipmate Branch Secretary, Welcome to the September Circular. It was great to see such a good turn-out at the Biennial Parade at the Cenotaph. Despite a poor weather forecast 2 days before the event, the day itself was warm and sunny. The arrangements with the Met Police were faultless and we had 350+ Shipmates, 60 Standards and paraded four National Standards (RNA, RMA, WRNS and Irish Naval Association). We marched behind the Llanelli BBL band, who did us proud. The Chaplain of the Fleet took the Service and the First Sea Lord took the Review and talked to the Shipmates afterwards, thanking them for their support and service. The National President then led the RNA in 3 cheers for the Naval Service and had all 400+ people cheering at the tops of their voices so they could be heard in No10 and 11 Downing Street! We all retired for a glass of lemonade in the Civil Service Club, where everyone had the chance to meet and chat to the First Sea Lord, Admiral Sir Mark Stanhope.

We also enjoyed good weather in Portsmouth for our second HQ open day, welcoming 25 shipmates from as far afield as 10 Area. A tour of the offices and a chat over sandwiches was followed by a tour of the harbour in a MOD boat, getting right amongst the ships alongside and even HMS ALLIANCE at the submarine museum in Haslar creek. The last Open day for 2011 is on 4 November, please book now.

Enclosed with this Circular is a very important document ‘A Branch Guide to the Shipmates Campaign’. Hopefully this will fully explain the branch role in this vitally important support and recruiting campaign aimed at those leaving the Service. By the time you read this Circular about 1,600 sailors will have found out that they are leaving the Navy in the next 6 to 12 months, we want to do our best to help them manage the difficult transition to civilian life the best that we can. Please read carefully, any problems or questions please give a call to the Gen Sec or Andy. Don’t forget that for every service leaver that you introduce to your branch there is a £5 bonus.

We are fast approaching the Remembrance season. If your branch would like to place a cross on the RNA garden of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey the details are in the Circ, or even send someone along, we have places available. Tickets are also still available for the Cenotaph March, apply soon please, we will have an RNA corner in the Civil Service Club afterwards.

You might like to learn that the Commodore of HMS COLLINGWOOD has approached the RNA to provide mentors for their Phase 2 trainees (professional courses). The idea is to inspire our young people by chatting, or being guided by, those who have served at sea, in war, operations and peace. We have approached the local branches and meet shortly to explore the way ahead. A great example of the MOU working for closer relations between the RNA and the RN. The new website is settling down nicely and we have received lots of positive comments about its bright and easy-to-follow layout. Remember that if you or any of your branch want to download any item, or the new Member-Get-Member materials, that the password is ‘shipmate’. Also we are delighted to post news and info on your branch page, just call in and it will be on the website in a jiffy.

Finally we have welcomed the WRNS Association to Semaphore Tower, who have settled in quickly. It is great to have them next door. Don’t forget the clocks go back on Sunday 30 October!

Paul Quinn General Secretary

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C hairman’s C hat After a successful 2011 Conference weekend and the usual summer break season we now embark on the drive to fully implement the initiatives we have started over the past year. The new website is up and running and being further developed by our hard working webmaster, Chris Hore. There is opportunity for Area and Branch information to be added to it so feed any data you want displayed to HQ. We have been asked by the Cdre of HMS COLLINGWOOD to provide mentoring to Part 2 trainees, following on from the success we have had with new entry trainees at RALEIGH. A meeting with Chairmen of Area 3 Branches near to COLLINGWOOD has been arranged to set this in place.

The Shipmates campaign swings into action at the end of September with the notification to the first tranche of redundees, and HQ will be sending out guidelines to branches for implementing this exciting project. We have been asked by the Royal Navy to extend this to all their Service leavers, and we will be provided with names, addresses and email contacts with all those leaving the RN. This is something we have been trying to achieve out of the MOU RN since its inception and not only do we now have it but we are being asked by the RN to do more. We have further initiatives in the pipeline to discuss with the 2nd Sea Lord so our working relationship with the RN is going from strength to strength. It is up to us all to deliver on our side of this bargain and I have confidence that you will all embrace it with enthusiasm.

The Biennial Parade in Whitehall was a great success, with about 70 Standards and some 350+ shipmates on parade, with the review taken by the 1st Sea Lord who addressed the parade afterwards. After some worrying weather forecasts earlier in the week we were blessed with glorious sunshine and blue skies, “The sun shines on the righteous.” said our new National Ceremonial Officer, Mick Kieran! His first parade went very well, though he had to dash to the front of the parade and stop the band who began marching off on the wrong order!

We were joined by 60 members of the Irish Naval Association, along with their National Standard, and they had a great time. We are hoping to organise a return visit to one of their big parades. After some of them being a little apprehensive about how they would be received they were overwhelmed by the generosity and friendship extended by our shipmates, and we made it clear that they will be very welcome to join us at any time in the future. We also had the recently retired President and Chairman (a joint post) of the Royal Australian Naval Association, Les Dwyer, join us as a VIP guest, and he also visited Semaphore Tower earlier in the week. It was very interesting to hear that the NAA have suffered the same issues that we are going through and that they are about 10 years further down the line in reinvigorating their Naval Veteran associations, and achieving many benefits as a result. It took them those 10 years to convince the Australian Naval veteran community to work together to present a united voice on veterans issues, and reap the rewards. We have a lot of work ahead of us to gain that level of success, but our ship is beginning to make headway.

Another very successful Open Day was held in HQ on 16 September, and once again the sun shone on the righteous for a glorious boat ride around the harbour. I think everyone was impressed with the facilities we have in Semaphore Tower, and what great value it provides, not just financially but also in our having easy access to the RN command structure. There are still places available for the extra Open Day on 4th November, though we can’t guarantee the same weather!

Finally, I would like to express the sincere thanks of both myself and Keith Crawford for the warm and receptive welcomes we have received on our Area visits in our first year in office.

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We have been to nine different areas, have two more in the pipeline and just two left to visit, one of which was planned for early September but had to be rearranged at the request of the Area. Having been re-elected at the September National Council meeting Keith and I are keen to continue to make ourselves and the whole of the National Council much more accessible to the membership at large. The RNA is a wholly democratic organisation and we want to encourage the wider membership to become much more involved with its governance structures.

Thank you for your support and very kind good wishes to both Keith and me over the past year and we look forward to meeting many more of you in the coming year.

Chris Dovey

Joining Routine Finally I am delighted to announce Lt Cdr Andy Christie has joined the HQ as a new AGS. He has just completed 36 years service serving for 24 years as a rating in the Stores Branch and was selected Warrant Office before being commissioned 12 years ago as an SUY (SD) officer. The highlights of Andy’s career included seeing action in the Falklands Campaign in HMS GLSAGOW and somehow managing to ‘loaf’ for three years in HMS Malabar Bermuda…. , as Andy said “Someone had to do it”. He is really looking forward to working in the HQ and has already got stuck into the Shipmates Campaign for starters. A season ticket holder, at top of the championship, Southampton FC, Andy lives with his wife and family in Lee on the Solent.

Andy Christie

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Contents Daily Orders 1. Area 7-Laying up of Area Standard-Tewksbury Abbey 23 October 2011 2. Irish Naval Association - Biennial Parade 3. New CD release from the Royal Marines Band 4. Online Donations 5. HQ Open Day- November 4 6. HMS Falmouth-Ships Bell 7. Cenotaph Ceremony - Nov 2011 8. Annual National Seafarers-Service-St Paul’s 9. Donations Received 10. Calling all Branch Secretaries 11. HQ Open Day –Thank you 12. Battle of the Atlantic Statue 13. Friends of HMS Eagle Reunion 14. Finance corner from Michelle 15. Field of Remembrance 2011 16. Royal Hospital School, Holbrook 17. Premier Bathrooms 18. Member-Get-Member 19. Fantastic offer – Carnival Cruising 20. Conference 2012 21. National Coach Travel Concessionary scheme.

22. Virtual branch 23. Guess Where?

24. RN Boy Seaman WW11 Memorial 25. Type 21 Association 26. HMS Prince of Wales and HMS Repulse Survivors Association 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 Field of Remembrance

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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:

Financial Controller

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 & a 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.  Irish Naval Association - Biennial Parade – 11 September 2011 The General Secretary has received this message from the Irish Naval Association: “We would like to thank you all for looking after us so well during our visit to commemorate your Bi-Annual commemoration Parade to the Cenotaph.

It was obvious you gave special attention to our visit and everyone was aware of the privileged position you placed our association on the day as you did with our colours. It was a special occasion for our association and for our President Gerry Kennedy to have the privilege of laying a wreath at the Cenotaph. It went very well and hopefully you will think of the Irish Naval Association should any occasion arise that we can visit again Hope you like my little piece and photographs on our website. “ http://homepage.eircom.net/~navalassociation/index.htm Terry Cummins National PRO Irish Naval Association 00-353-879873884

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 is 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 of how you may obtain the album.

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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- 4 November 2011 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 Andy or Nigel asap, so we know we have enough for the day.

We have managed to book a MoD boat for a tour of the harbour and dockyard from 1230 to 1330 and the GS cold dead fingers might be prised away from a tot or two of Pusser’s.

There are also sandwiches for lunch before the boat trip and tea/coffee after to warm up !

6.  HMS Falmouth- Ships Bell We have received an enquiry from John Crawford, who was the last Jimmy in HMS Falmouth when she was de-commissioned (for the second time) in December 1984. He is particularly interested in tracing the ship's bell, as his son was christened in it. He thought (and hoped!) it would be hanging in our headquarters in Falmouth, but we have no knowledge of its whereabouts. I shall make enquiries locally, but if anyone has any useful information I would appreciate it.

Ron Burdekin. (Falmouth Branch) http://www.facebook.com/pages/Falmouth-Royal-Naval-Association/138934652807622

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7. Cenotaph Ceremony – Sunday 13 November 2011 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.

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 Andy 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.

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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.

Third Sector £25.00 RNA – Sherborne - £100.00

10. Last Call to 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. .

Only one secretary has sent in observations and we would love more, so Secretaries please get those dits in!! .

11.  HQ Open Day-16 September - Thank you Received in by the General Secretary: “RNA Christchurch would like to thank you, and all at HQ, for making us so welcome last Friday. We all thoroughly enjoyed our visit -- you even got the weather right for us.

Please pass our thanks to all concerned and if anyone would like to visit this lovely area in which we live we would be happy to return the hospitality.

Yours Aye”

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12  Battle of the Atlantic Statue How many Shipmates of the Royal Naval Association would like to be associated with the unveiling of a reproduction of this Sailor Statue? This Statue stands in Downtown, Halifax, Nova Scotia, overlooking the harbour where the Atlantic Convoys gathered before heading out to the North Atlantic. By kind permission of The Atlantic Chief and Petty Officers’ Association of Canada, the Londonderry Branch of The Royal Naval Association has started a project to erect a similar statue in the old naval base in Londonderry.

Many of you will know that Londonderry played a critical role of supporting the convoy escort ships and their crews. The Sailor Statue will be dedicated to all those sailors who served and to those who made the supreme sacrifice, during the Battle of the Atlantic. Funding needs to be in place by February 2012 to have the statue built and in place for the unveiling in May 2013.

An account has been set up to receive donations at: Northern Bank Altnagelvin 27 Glenshane Road Londonderry BT47 2LN Tel.: 0845 602 6500 Fax: 028 7131 2086 Sort Code: 950383.

Battle of the Atlantic Sailor Statue Fund IBAN: GB22DABA95038320136522

Further details are available from rnalondonderry@hotmail.com Treasurer: S/m W.E. Lavery 46 Knockwellan Park Londonderry BT47 2JB

13. 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

14. Finance Corner – From Michelle I will be producing invoices for the Pooled Fares this month which will show in your 3rd Quarter Accounts.

Did you Know ; “13% of coins and 42% of notes test positive for unpleasant bacteria” Answer to last month’s Mensa Test – Pilchard, Halibut and Mackerel.

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This month’s Mensa Test Car A and car B set off from the same point, at the same time, to travel the same journey. Car A travels at 45 mph and car B travels at 40 mph. If car A stops after 90 miles, how many minutes will it take car B to catch up ?

Answer in next month’s Circular

15  Field of Remembrance Branches may wish to place a cross in the RNA Garden of Remembrance Plot 285, the order form is the end of the circular.

Those who want to attend please forward your details to Andy or Nigel as entry is by ticket only and you will to get one from HQ. On the day you will also required to bring a form of ID. You need to be through the gate by 1015 and muster at the RNA plot this will be followed by a short service. The General Secretary will be in attendance and if required can be contacted on his mobile - 07850646755

16 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.

17 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.

18 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 shortly. There will be a prize of a miniature for a good photo of an MGM banner or poster or sticker in an unusual place.

We are waiting for the Phot’s !

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19  Fantastic Offer for RNA Full and Life members going on a cruise with Carnival Carnival Cruises are pleased to offer a special Military Personnel onboard credit program. This program is available to serving military, retired military and disabled military veterans with proper identification as outlined below.

The benefit will be an onboard spend and the latest this benefit can be applied for will be 7 days before departure. Please note that it will not be possible to apply the Military benefit once the passengers are onboard the ship. The benefit is applicable to serving military, retired military and disabled military veterans with proper identification.

Serving personnel currently serving in the following service divisions: British Army, Royal Navy, Royal Air Force or Reserves with a copy of your official military ID card.

Retired Military personnel must provide appropriate proof of service (if you don’t have your discharge certificate apply to the DNPers disclosure cell on 02392 628781) Required Identification Serving Personnel: Copy of your official military ID card.

Retired Personnel: appropriate proof of service (Discharge Certificate) Onboard Credit Amount Per Cabin 6 Days or Less $50 per cabin 7 - 13 Days $100 per cabin 14 Days or Longer $250 per cabin *Please note if you have a booking with the following promotions you will not be entitled to the benefits as they are not combinable: A**/D**/Y**/N**/F**/KPG/KMG/KDG/R** Please email a copy of your identification with a covering note including your name, booking reference, ship, cruise number and date of travel to: .Benefits@carnivalukgroup.com These rates apply to all ships in the Carnival Group

20 – Conference 2012 – forward info for Branches The 2012 Conference will be held at Newcastle 8, 9 and 10 June 2012. The outline programme will be: Friday 8 June 12

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

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 Ian McQueen, his e-mail is themcqueens@talktalk.net

21 National Coach Travel Concessionary scheme Half Price Coach Ticket scheme for the over 60’s and Disabled People .

You may, or may not, be aware that The Government has announced that funding for the ‘Half Price Coach Ticket scheme for the over 60’s and Disabled people’ will end on 31 October 2011 as part of its spending cuts program.

To highlight this issue to Government, National Express (Coaches) have written to the Government to ask that they reconsider this decision they have also written to a number of MPs to raise their concerns. Many of these MPs agree and have written to Ministers at the Department for Transport to ask them whether they have considered the potential impact on eligible passengers' ability to travel.

If you share their concerns, National Express (Coaches) has requested that you write to, or email, your local MP to encourage them to raise this issue with the Department for Transport.

If you do wish to write to your local MP they have included a letter template that you may want to use, simply add your details print and send.

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22  Virtual Branch. It’s Free!!

Have you heard of the Virtual Branch? Well it is FREE!.

Virtual Branch is a telephone system, with the help of CommunityLink, which enables members to "link" up by telephone anywhere in the United Kingdom and ROI. All you need is a landline and one hour every fortnight with the time and day sorted to suit all who would like to join in. The only criteria is that you must be a paid up Full or Associate member of the Royal Naval Association.

At the pre-arranged agreed time an operator from Community Link calls you on your landline and then proceeds to call the others in your group. There is usually 6 to 8 in a group and one co-ordinator. Then it's all systems go and you can ‘Dit On’ and chat away about any subject for a whole hour. The co-ordinator is there to help fill any gaps or to move on from any possible friction. But of course, I would not expect any of that between any of our members!.

So come on Shipmates you must have lots of dits to swop! Many of our Associates, who are a vital part of our Association, must have stories to tell of their life in the other Services or their jobs in ‘civvy street’ so let’s hear 'em.

If you would like to be a part of the Virtual Branch just contact Rita or Andy contact details below. We need your name, postal address and landline number. These details will only be made available to the co-ordinator of your group and the phone operator at Community Link.

HQ 02392 720782

andy@royalnavalassoc.com

Rita Lock 02392 642 234 ritalock@sky.com National Welfare Adviser 23  Guess Where? An Ex RN Establishment The photo below was taken in May 2011. Can you name the establishment and where it is?

Please forward any other pictures to the HQ that you may have for ‘Guess Where’ so that we publish them in forthcoming Circulars. Answer in next month edition.

24  RN Boy Seaman WW11 Memorial, Portsmouth Cathedral, Southsea.

Plans have been approved to install a stone floor plaque in Portsmouth Cathedral as a memorial to the 534 RN Boy seaman aged 16 and 17 years old who were killed by enemy action during WW11. There will also be a Book of Remembrance which will list the Boy Seaman and the Ships in which they served. The cost of this project is approximately £8000 14

and S/m Jim Reed, is appealing for donations , no matter how big or small. If you would like to make a donation please send cheques to; The RN Boy Seaman Memorial Fund 10 Cheltenham Gardens Hedge End Southampton Hants SO30 2UR

25  Type 21 Association The Type 21 Association is 189 months old and still very much in its infancy so any Shipmate that has served in a Type 21 frigate is invited to join. For further details contact: Mr Stephen D Parker,18 Wolrige Avenue, Plympton, Plymouth PL7 2RT Tel 01752 348385 Mob 07928 525468 or you can visit the website WWW.type21club.org.uk and complete the Contact Form online to join the association. Also, linked to the main website is a Facebook type website where members can contact each other.

26  HMS PRINCE of WALES AND HMS REPULSE SURVIVORS ASSOCIATION The Association is urgently appealing for funds to complete their memorial at the National Arboretum. They are currently £5,000 short. They plan to dedicate the memorial on 10 Dec 11 and are desperate to do this whilst some survivors can still attend. If you want to held please contact Hannah Rickard on 0208 657 3915.

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Shortcast 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 No 5 Area Church Service- Soham & District Branch RNA The service will take place at All Saints Church, Burnham Thorpe, Sunday 2nd October, 1100.

For further details please contact Dave Wright, Soham Secretary, Tel; 01638 610711

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

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HMS Morecambe Bay Association Reunion: 14-16 October Reunion at the Inglewood Hotel, Torquay. All Bay Class frigate men are welcome.

Contact the secretary on ;01824 388075 FAA Safety Equipment & Survival Association Reunion: 14-16 October Reunion to be held at Bosworth Hall Hotel, Market Bosworth,Leicestershire. Please contact Secretary Gordon ‘Pixie’ Parks: gordon.parkes7@virginmedia.com RNA Plymouth: 14-17 October 2011 9th Biennial Trafalgar Weekend will be held at the Sefton Hotel, Babbacombe 14-17th October 2011. 3 days £110, 2 days £75. Details from Sue Gutteridge, Plymouth Social Secretary (01752) 849176. Email suzannegutteridge@ymail.com HMS Glory Reunion - 14/10/2011 Takes place at the Chesterfield Hotel, Chesterfield from October 14 to 17. This will be our 25th anniversary of reunions founded in 1986. All old Glory shipmates are welcome. Details from Tom Stallard at margaretstallard@yahoo.co.uk HMS Raleigh - 20/10/2011 A reunion is being organised for anyone who joined HMS Raleigh on October 12 or 19, 1981 in Cunningham/Drake 42 or Anson/Benbow 43. The reunion will take place in HMS Raleigh on October 20. Anyone who requires more information can contact Rob (Mac) McLachlan at rmclachlan@sky.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 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.

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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.

RNA Warwick – Trafalgar Mess Dinner Saturday 22nd October 2011 Warwick RNA is holding their Trafalgar Dinner on Saturday 22nd October 2011 at the Masonic Rooms, High Street, Warwick at 1900hrs for 1930hrs. The Guest of Honour will be the Mayor of Warwick Ms.Trudy Offord. Further details are available from Dave Butler (Chairman) 01926 496814 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 bearers and refreshment following. For further details please contact; [alanpeatling@yahoo.co.uk RNA Margate Branch –Trafalgar Day Parade & Service of Remembrance Sunday 23rd October 2011 The Margate Branch will be holding their annual Trafalgar Day Parade and Service of Remembrance on the above date. Your organisation and standard are cordially invited to join us, and on completion for refreshment in the Mountbatten lounge of the Royal British Legion club. The parade will muster at the Quarterdeck opposite Aldi car park in Northdown road by 10:30 with the parade moving off at 10:45 led by the band of T/S Jamaica to the Trinity square memorial for the service and wreath lying. The service will be conducted by the reverend Ben 18

Crick and last about 30 minutes. After the service the parade will march past and salute the Mayor of Margate Clr. Iris Johnson, the Charter Trustees. We will then dismiss at the Morison’s car park entrance. Those members unable to march are most welcome to muster at the memorial by 10:45. The service will be conducted by the Reverend Ben Crick and last about 30 minutes. For further details please contact Mick Cox (Hon Sec) 01843-604490 Mick22cox@yahoo.com No 9 Area – Bourne Branch Trafalgar Night-28 October 2011 A warm welcome is extended to all Shipmates who would like to attend this year’s Bourne Branch Trafalgar Night Dinner which will be held on Friday 28th October at the 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

No 10 Area – Autumn Conference 29 October 2011 The No.10 Area Autumn Conference hosted by the Chester Branch at the Upton -by- Chester branch RBL Upton- by - Chester CH2 1HT will take place on 29 October 2011 commencing at 1200. For further details please e-mail: CHutton01@aol.com 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.

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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

2012 HMS Hermes Reunion and the 30th Falkland Anniversary 2012 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 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 2012 8-10 June 2012

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 National Conference Newcastle on Tyne

Ship’s Office Area and Branch Updates Area 10

Branch Rochdale

Change The venue for the Rochdale branch meetings has changed to the following: 3rd Monday of the month at: Rochdale Catholic Club, Ann Street, Rochdale, meeting starts at 20.00hrs Contact: Steve Law (Secretary) 01706 675974

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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 21

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Portsmouth Branch

GL52 3LE Tel; 01242 224192 Now meets in the RBL club by Fratton Bridge in Portsmouth. Lucknow Street PO1 1PT

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Whitstable

My email is now: Paula Trewin MBE CPO CA2 ACIO Canterbury 01227457848 nrcee-afco canterbury ca2@mod.uk Our website link is now http://whitstablerbl.weebly.com/rna.html

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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

Meets on the 1st Tuesday in The Joiner’s Arms, Shrewsbury Road, Market Drayton TF9 3DN

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Seaford

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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South Gloucestershire

South Gloucestershire branch are now holding their meetings at the: Royal British Legion, Kingswood and Hanham Branch, 104 Regent Street, Kingswood, South Gloucestershire BS15 8HP (Telephone No: 0117 961 0101).

Officers remain in place and the meetings are being held on the 4th Wednesday of the month.

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Crawley

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St Neots

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Banbury City of Glasgow

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Northallerton

Crawley branch now meets monthly every third Saturday at 1230 in the Crawley Labour Supporters Club. Please contact Jilly Hancock (Hon Sec) on 01293 442661 for further details.

Kati Page Branch Hon Sec can now be contacted on 07801 063245 Branch now meet on second Thursdays - monthly Please note address should be 935-937 Dumbarton Road (not 379) Shipmates are advised that S/m Ted Lewis (Hon Sec) has been upgraded and can now be contacted by e-mail: edwardjames.lewis@hotmail.co.uk 22

Swinging the Lamp 1 Oct 1860

Portsmouth Dockyard. Metropolitan Police from the 2nd Division took over security duties at the Establishment; 1 Superintendant, 5, Inspectors, 26, Sergeants and 141 PC’s.

2 Oct 1905

Dreadnought, Britain’s first all-big-gun battleship, laid down at Portsmouth Dockyard.

3 Oct 1806

Boats of Minerva cut out two Spanish gunboats in Arosa Bay.

4 Oct 1905

Ganges, the principal Boys’ Training Establishment at Shotley Point, near Ipswich commissioned.

5 Oct 1925

Rates of pay reduced for new entries, on advice from the Anderson Committee.

6 Oct 1901

Queen Alexandra became Patron of the Naval Nursing Service, which was renamed n Alexandra’s Royal Naval Nursing Service.

7 Oct 1943

Blue action working dress, No 8s, approved.

8 Oct 1990

Wrens joined frigate Brilliant, the first RN ship to carry women as members of ship’s company.

9 Oct 1903

Basins, plates and cutlery introduced for seamen and a superior scale of issue for chief petty officers.

10 Oct 1918

Wren Josephine Carr one of the 480 souls lost in the steam packet Leicester, torpedoed of the East coast of Ireland. The first Wren to die in active service.

11 Oct 1805

Civilian day, replaced the nautical, noon-to-noon convention for keeping logs, by order in Council.

12 Oct 1982

Mary Rose, raised to the surface of the Solent, 437 years after sinking.

13 Oct 1850

Contract approved for new pattern of black hat, first normally to bear the ship’s name.

14 Oct 1922

Supply branch established by Order in Council, a result of centralisation in store-keeping.

15 Oct

Edgar (700 ) blown up at Spithead, killing most of the crew.

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16 Oct 1759

Eddystone, light first lit.

17 Oct

1939

Old battleship Iron Duke bombed in Scapa Flow.

18 Oct

1909

Warrant rank opened to writers, cooks and stewards.

19 Oct

1818

Unsuccessful experiments to defeat the weevil by adding caraway seed to biscuit: the weevils simply ignored the seeds.

20 Oct 1997

HMS Britannia sailed from Portsmouth on her last cruise, a lockwise 23

circumnavigation visiting seven UK ports.

21 Oct 1805

Nelson’s last signal was made: “Engage the enemy more closely”

22 Oct

First Officials appointed to open Jamaica Dockyard. (Closed 1905)

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23 Oct 1753

RNH Haslar, admitted first patients.

24 Oct 1877

Lightning, RN’s first torpedo boat, commissioned. Displaced 19 tons and carried the first swivelling torpedo tube.

25 Oct 1694

Royal Hospital, Greenwich, founded by Charter of William and Mary.

26 Oct 1874

Queen Victoria approved the form of religious service to be used at the launching of ships.

27 Oct 1927

Wild Swan, repulsed Chinese attack on mission hospital at Swatow, China.

28 Oct 1664

The Birth of the Royal Marines Corps.

29 Oct 1618

Execution of Sir Walter Raleigh.

30 Oct 1877

Wearing of half-stripe by officers ranking as lieutenant with eight years’ seniority extended to all branches.

31 Oct 1971

Far East Fleet, established in 1946, disbanded.

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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

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

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 ........... ...... Card 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 ........... ...... Card 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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GIFT AID DECLARATION - ROYAL NAVAL ASSOCIATION Title ..... Forename(s) ................................. Surname ................…………….

Address ........................................................ (Branch...........................Area no; ---------) ........................................................ ........................................................ Post Code .............

I want the charity to treat my annual subscription and all donations I have made from the date of this declaration until I notify you otherwise as Gift Aid Donations.

Signature:- ..................................................

Date:- ................................................………

Notes 1.

If your declaration covers donations you may make in the future: Please notify the charity if you change your name or address while the declaration is still in force. You can cancel the declaration at any time by notifying the charity - it will then not apply to donations you make on or after the date of cancellation or such later date as you specify.

2.

You must pay an amount of income tax and/or capital gains tax at least equal to the tax that the charity reclaims on your donations in the tax year (currently 25p for each £1 you give).

3.

If in the future your circumstances change and you no longer pay tax on your income and capital gains equal to the tax that the charity reclaims, you can cancel your declaration (see note 1).

4.

If you pay tax at the higher rate you can claim further tax relief in your Self Assessment tax return.

5. If you are unsure whether your donations qualify for Gift Aid tax relief, ask the charity. Or you can ask you local tax office for leaflet IR113 Gift Aid.

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Please Note: Items despatched by post incur a cost to us of £5.70 per consignment. We would hope that your donation at least covers this cost.

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Please supply the following Special items held on our behalf by the Poppy Factory. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

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Please Note: The Field of Remembrance is dismantled on the first Thursday after Remembrance Sunday. Any Regiments / Associations wishing to reclaim items from their plots should have done so by no later than 2.00pm on this day.