Branch Circular #621 (August 2012)

The signing of the Partnering Agreement between the Royal Navy and the Royal Naval Association on HMS VICTORY 26 July 2012.

Branch Circular No 621 August 2012

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Dear Shipmate Branch Secretary, Welcome to the August Circular, I hope we are bathed in sunshine as you receive this. I write this at the beginning of the month two days before my daughter’s wedding, so by the time you read this I shall probably be in Wormwood scrubs for debt!! (Much to the amusement of the teeny weeny membership sticker general secretary revenge and punishment club TWMSGSRAPC) There is a really important announcement in this Circular. The Chair of the Standing Orders Committee, Shipmate Jeremy Owens, is standing down after 18 years in the appointment. In accordance with National Council policy, agreed and announced at the Plymouth Conference, the announcement seeks nominations for the position of Chair of the Standing Orders Committee.

The necessary personal attributes and qualifications are described. Nominations should be sent directly to me – and no stitching up your oppo the nominee should be in agreement!!! This is a vital and important role and will be one of the most important appointments in recent years. There is also an election for DNCM in Areas 2 and 11, details are contained within this edition.

We also advertise for the first time our excellent 2012 Christmas cards, with a picture taken by our own Nigel in Portsmouth. Diaries too are now in, so please get those orders in.

You will also be interested to hear that I have visited 10 Area, the location for our 2013 Conference. David Tollerton and his team have negotiated a most wonderful package with the Adelphi Hotel, which is 3 nights en suite, breakfast and evening meal, including the reception evening and a 5 course gala dinner all for £129 per person and a subsidised bar a £1.80 a pint or shot. They have also organised a Sods opera for the Sunday afternoon and up spirits afterwards.

The Conference venue at St George’s Hall is only 5 minutes level walk away, and Liverpool Lime Street is 3 minutes walk. It is my strong advice to book with the Hotel as soon as you can. All dealings including for the reception evening and the Gala dinner are to be booked directly with the Adelphi and not through HQ. The hotel booking form is at the back of this circular. Talking about Liverpool.. a ‘Heads-Up’ for your diaries. The Commemoration of the 70th Anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic will take place on the weekend of 26/27/28 May 2013, full details will be published in the next edition of the circular. Don’t forget to get your bids in for St Pauls, Field of Remembrance and the Cenotaph march, directly to Nigel or Andy.

You will also be delighted to hear that we have agreed to present the Masefield poem to Her Majesty’s Private Secretary on 24 September. Don’t forget to get your bids in for the Diamond Jubilee certificates; just a contribution to postage for these interesting and beautiful certificates would be appreciated.

Also we have signed the new Partnering Agreement with the RN onboard HMS VICTORY with the Second Sea Lord, Vice Admiral Sir Charles Montgomery. A lovely ceremony witnessed by our tame Warrant Officers on the National Council and Junior Rates from HMS VICTORY Ships Company (The Partnering Agreement is available on the Website if you would like to read the full version).

Yours sincerely

“Of Course I’m hanging on, have you tasted this Stuff”

Paul Quinn General Secretary

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The Winner of the Rum Tub caption competition was, S/M CR Thomas from Llandudno. A £10 M&S voucher on its way to you soonest!

Chairman’s Chat – August 2012 I hope you have all had a reasonable holiday period, despite the very unseasonal weather we have been suffering. Flood waters have been prominent in the news again and I sincerely hope none of you have encountered problems with them. My home town of Tenbury Wells managed to avoid them this time despite having had three floods in six weeks in July 2007. The photo shows the entrance to my cellar after the second flood, which had six feet of water in it. Floating on the surface is a “Raffle Prizes” laminated card which I used for functions when I was Branch Secretary. Fortunately it was only the card, not the prizes!

August, as is normally the case for the RNA in general, has been a quiet month. We had a good

AMC meeting in the first week, which was preceded by a review of the Club Rules. These are now due to go before the NC in September for approval, and a lot of thanks must go to Paul Harries, NCM 7 Area, for his input and experience of Club issues. The intended review of the main RNA Charter and Rules was unable to proceed due to the absence of two key members of the Review team. One of them, Ivan Hunter, NCM 12 Area, had heart surgery on Monday 30 July that he had been awaiting for some time. Unfortunately he has had follow up problems and is still in hospital, but he is making good progress and we all wish him well in his recovery back to full health.

Also at the beginning of August I, along with other Area 8 Officers attended a meeting at the Royal Court Hotel in Coventry to discuss arrangements for holding Conference 2014 there, a single venue for all Conference events as proposed by the Conference Study Group and a preferred recommendation in the National Council Conference Guidelines. We have negotiated what we think is a very good deal, very similar to that at the Adelphi in Liverpool next year, so I hope the NC will find our proposals acceptable at the next meeting on 8 September. On 30 August the GS and myself will be meeting the CEO of the National Memorial Arboretum with a view to having an RNA Memorial installed there. The NMA is just 25 miles from Coventry and so we hope to have this memorial dedicated on the Sunday of the 2014 Conference. 2014 is the Diamond Jubilee of the RNA Royal Charter, and in the September Circular we will be launching full details of the RNA memorial plans, including a competition for members to submit their ideas for design. This will be 3

a memorial for all shipmates who have crossed the bar, and I feel it is important that shipmates still with us have an opportunity to involve themselves in this project.

Talking of memorials at the NMA you may recall having seen an appeal in the July circular for donations to support the Arctic Convoy Memorial Upkeep Fund.

This memorial was commissioned, and funded privately, by the widow and family of S/M Mick Coyle, a convoy veteran himself and a former Area 8 VP. Mick made two trips to Russia with other Arctic Convoy veterans and these veterans were very close to his heart. Sadly he died of cancer in 2010 and it had been his dream to see an Arctic Convoy Memorial unveiled as well as a medal awarded belatedly for those who suffered great hardship on the convoys. His widow Phyllis, with the support of her family, used her and Mick’s savings to bring his dream to fruition, and on 19 August the first part happened. There is an article elsewhere in this circular about the occasion with a couple of photographs. Recent events also indicate that the much sought-after medal might also be forthcoming while some of the convoy veterans are still alive to receive it, some 67-70 years after their efforts helped win World War II. I found it a sobering thought, and perhaps a sign of the times, that in marching to the unveiling we passed a large new memorial to the Falklands War. The recognition accorded to it, justifiably, and several other conflicts since far surpasses that given to the heroes of WWII. The Arctic Convoys lasted for nearly four years, cost 3000 lives and 104 merchant and 22 Naval ships, with the crews having to survive almost incessant enemy attacks in the Arctic waters and the most arduous of weather conditions. Yet it required the determined efforts of a very special lady, Phyllis Coyle, and her family to provide a small, but beautiful, memorial to these forgotten men without whose efforts we may never have had the Falkland Islands to recover 40 years later. I hope we can produce an RNA memorial that will provide worthy recognition to the efforts of all those shipmates of Our Naval Forces who have done their bit for the Nation to whom we all swore our loyalty.

Chris Dovey

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Contents

Daily Orders 1. Partnering Agreement 2. Chair of the Standing Orders Committee 3. Election of DNCM – Areas 2 & 11 4. RNA Annual Conference – Liverpool 2013 5. Cenotaph Ceremony 6. RNA Belfast - Queens Jubilee Day 7. Area 5 - Basildon Branch 8. Crosby Branch - Get Inventive!

9. RNA Dagenham – Diamond Jubilee Lapel Pins 10. RM Big Band Spectacular – Kings Theatre 11. Donations Received 12. Pussers Rum 13. Stowage of Standards 14. Finance Corner - Michelle 15. Queens Diamond Jubilee – Down Under 16. Calling all World War Two Veterans 17. Guess Where?

18. RNA Wansbeck 19. Silver Surfers - Simple Surfing Tips!

20. This will make you Smile!

21. Calling all Veterans of the Battle of the Atlantic 22. Unveiling of the Arctic Convoy Memorial 23. Brentwood Branch 24. Management Course

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Area and Branch updates Swinging the Lamp HQ Role Subscription Form Slops – Jack Dusties Corner 2013 Diaries 2012 Christmas cards Conference booking form Election Form for DNCM – Areas 2 & 11

For the Branch Secretary and notice-board Glossary of terms NCM NC AMC FAC NCh NVCh NP DNP GS AGS Asap

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

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

023 9272 3823

FAX

023 9272 3371

Assistant General Secretary (Membership & Slops)

023 9272 3747

nigel@royalnavalassoc.com

AGS (Events/Marketing/Shipmates)

023 9272 0782

andy@royalnavalassoc.com

General Secretary

023 9272 2983

paul@royalnavalassoc.com

Admin

023 92 72 3747

admin@royalnavalassoc.com

michelle@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

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Daily Orders 1.

Partnering Agreement between the Royal Navy and the Royal Naval Association

The Second Sea Lord Vice Admiral Sir Charles Montgomery KBE ADC and the National President of the Royal Naval Association Vice Admiral John McAnally CB LVO signed the new Partnering Agreement between the Royal Navy and the Royal Naval Association in the great cabin in HMS VICTORY on the 26 July 2012.

The Agreement replaces the Memorandum of Understanding signed in 2008, in which free membership of the Association is granted to all serving members of the Naval Service.

The Partnering Agreement reflects a much closer relationship between the RNA and the RN over the last 2 or 3 years, in particular two recent initiatives: •

The Shipmates Campaign. That gives Service Leavers a year’s free membership and a personal invitation to a branch meeting in order to provide supportive and informed local network during the transition to a civilian life.

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The Mentoring Programme. The RNA provides veteran mentors to Phase 1 new entry training at HMS RALEIGH and professional courses = Phase 2 at HMS COLLINGWOOD and HMS SULTAN

The signing ceremony was witnessed by the Vice President Mrs Rita Lock MBE, National Chairman Mr Chris Dovey; National Vice Chair Mr Keith Crawford, Warrant Officers Tim Casey and Tim Bowers, and the RNA General Secretary Captain Paul Quinn (Front Cover Picture) 2.  Chair of the Standing Orders Committee After 18 years as our Chair of the Standing Orders Committee Shipmate Jeremy Owens has decided to stand down with effect from December 2012. The National Council has undertaken to make a public appeal for all senior appointed officials of the Association and this notice is to seek nominations for the position of Chair of the Standing Orders Committee.

The Role of the Chair of the SOC is clearly covered in the Charter and Rules of the Association.

The National Council seeks to appoint someone with the following skills and attributes: Essential • A close and detailed understanding of the Charter, Rules and By Laws of the RNA. • Strength of Character sufficient to advise the National President on controversial and difficult matters and intervene when necessary while appreciating when flexibility is appropriate.

• The ability to think quickly under pressure.

• Clear and unambiguous writing style.

• Ability to speak clearly and confidently in public and to an audience.

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Experience in the interpretation of rules or regulations, such as: o Legal training and or qualification. o Para-legal work, o magistrate, o senior school governor, o tribunal member, o Councilor on Borough, District, Unitary or County Council, o MP or MEP o Trustee of a large charity with standing as a official o Police officer at Sergeant or above (equivalent in Customs, service police etc) o Senior position in relevant organisation such as HRMC etc Experience of chairing a committee.

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Depending on the individual appointed the NC may appoint the Chair of the SOC as a Vice President of the Association which would entail attendance at National Council meetings in addition to those meetings she/he deem necessary of the SOC. 2.

Applications should be made by letter responding to the requirements above and giving the name of 3 referees. At least one of which should be of professional standing, such as required to endorse a passport application. One should be a person of standing in the RNA.

3.  Election of DNCM - Nominations – Areas 2 & 11

Branch Secretaries of Area 2 and 11 are reminded that the nomination form for the election of a DNCM for your Area is attached to this Circular. Nil returns are not required. Each Branch may nominate one full or full life member from any Branch within its own Area, as a Candidate for election as the Deputy National Council Member subject to the approval of the Branch to which both persons belong. The envelope containing this completed form should be marked NOMINATIONS FOR DNCM 2 or 11 Area and must reach RNA HQ no later than 30 September 12. Only one nomination is needed for a candidate to be included in the ballot.

4.  The 2013 Annual Conference will be hosted by Area 10 and will held in Liverpool from Friday 14 to Monday 17 June 2013.

The Conference will be held in one of the rooms of the fantastic St George’s Hall. It is a building in Neoclassical style which contains concert halls and law courts (no longer in use), and has been designated by English Heritage as a Grade I listed building. On the east side of the hall, between it and the railway station is St George's Plateau and on the west side are St John's Gardens. The hall is included in the William Brown Street conservation area. The architectural historian Nikolaus Pevsner expressed his opinion that it is one of the finest 8

neo-Grecian buildings in the world. In 2004 the hall and its surrounding area were recognized as part of Liverpool's World Heritage Site.

Accommodation has been arranged in the renowned Adelphi Hotel at a minimal cost of £129 per person for three nights Bed Breakfast and evening meal, the Saturday night being a Gala Dinner.

Also included are three night’s of live entertainment, no extra cost for Friday’s get together or the Saturday night Gala Dinner, all are included in the price.

Also subsidised beer prices will be available with all Beers and House spirits at £1.80. During the evening UP-Spirits will be piped when the Rum Tub will be bought out and you be able to get a large TOT at a greatly reduced price. The Hotel is only a five minute walk from Lime Street Station, the main station for Liverpool and is a level walk. The hotel has limited car parking space so travel by rail or coach is advisable.

The Adelphi is constructed in Portland stone and is a very imposing building. It has seven stories, and its entrance front contains eleven bays. The central three bays of the ground floor comprise the entrance, which is enhanced by columns. Due to Liverpool being a major arrival and departure point for ocean liners during the early 20th century, the Adelphi served as the most popular hotel in the city for wealthy passengers before they embarked on their journey to North America The RMS Titanic was registered in Liverpool (though it never visited the port) and the current Adelphi Hotel's Sefton Suite is an exact replica of the ill fated liner's First Class Smoking Lounge. Guests at the hotel have included world leaders, such as Franklin D. Roosevelt and Winston Churchill, Frank Sinatra, Laurel and Hardy, Judy Garland, Roy Rogers and his horse Trigger. Everything other than the Conference and Church Service will be held in the hotel. So for most of the weekend we will all be together in the one venue.

Liverpool is a very friendly City and you will find that you will be made very welcome where ever you go. Step outside the hotel and you are right in the City Centre, here you will find many shops, bars and restaurants and the newly constructed Liverpool One, one of the largest shopping venues in Europe, which consists of a large number of quality shops many only seen in London, along with many restaurants and cafes. Only a short walk from the hotel you will find the River Mersey, here you will get chance to see and travel on the famous Mersey Ferries, and a chance to take a forty minute cruise at a very competitive rate tour of the River and dock complexes. A must visit is the Albert Dock Complex, a series of 19th centaury warehouses now converted into offices ,Shops and restaurants and bars and the famous Beatles Museum.

The Sunday Service will be held in St Nicholas's Church known in Liverpool as the Sailors Church, the Church overlooks the River and one which stands out to mariners leaving or returning to Liverpool. The parade afterwards will take place along the famous waterfront in front of the Liver buildings ending up near the Statute of Capt Johnnie Walker, famous for the Battle of The Atlantic, who after dinning in the Adelphi Hotel with the officers of his ships suffered a heart attack (caused by overwork) whilst on his way home with his wife and died the following day in the Naval Hospital at Seaforth, Liverpool.

Area 10 are working hard to make sure that the Conference in Liverpool will be one you will remember!

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Note; the booking form for the weekend is at the rear of the circular and also available on the website!

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Cenotaph Ceremony – Sunday 11 November 2012

The Royal British Legion will once again be co-ordinating the Ex-Service Contingents attending the Cenotaph Ceremony & March Past on Sunday 11 November 2012. All those who have served in Her Majesty’s Armed Forces under British Command as well as War Widows / Widowers are eligible to take part.

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

Please note that those parading 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 (pretty well guaranteed this year!!!!!).

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, Andy or Philip at RNA HQ. Also note; 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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Queens Jubilee Day - RNA Belfast

The Belfast branch celebrated Her Majesty the Queen’s Jubilee day by inviting all our members and guests to enjoy a glorious day at the Club. The rum barrel was filled and free rum was enjoyed by all our members and guests. The day was crowned by the Friendship Band which played outside the club to delight of all, including many passersby who stopped to enjoy the spectacle.

A hearty buffet was enjoyed by all with plenty of rum to wash it down, the day was finished in grand style with the band parading through the club with a rousing rendition of “roll out the Barrel” but to honest there were more rolling out of the club thanks to the rum ration!!

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Area 5 - Basildon Branch

It is with deep regret that Basildon Branch announced that S/M Eric Campbell and S/M Harry Cutts recently Crossed the Bar and will be deeply missed.

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RNA Crosby - Get Inventive!

S/M Bill Roberts (Chairman Crosby RNA) has been getting inventive with the Member get Member Campaign and has taken to placing RNA Graffiti on the famous Antony Gormley statues on Crosby beach, where there were originally 100 statues but as you can see from the picture below there are now only about 12 left!!!. (Editor’s note. Only kidding as I know you can get us back at Conference!!)

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RNA Dagenham - Diamond Jubilee Commemorative Lapel Pin

As the decision was made by Government that nobody outside of serving personnel would receive the Diamond Jubilee Medal, RNA-Dagenham thought it would be a nice keepsake for their members to commission a commemorative lapel pin. This was welcomed by HQ who ensured that the commission met with the “Brand Guidelines” and asked if the branch would be prepared to extend the offer to other branches. This they have done and it has been taken up by Chesham and Amersham, Spennymoor and Ferryhill and Orkney so far with five other branches showing an interest.

1. The minimum order, it is one pin.

2. This is officially sanctioned by the NC and HQ, and is the official Diamond Jubilee pin of the RNA. 3. This may be worn during the Diamond Jubilee year. There is no restriction on its wear by any member of the RNA, Life, Full or Associate. It may be given and worn by friends, neighbours and family.

4. Please help sell the pins, all profit to charity and Dagenham will give enough discount to benefit your own branch funds.

If you would like further details or to order, please contact Mark Smith on either 07866 523975 or pro@rna-dagenham.org.uk The pins are priced at £2.00 to branches or £2.50 to individuals plus P&P. Pins are also available from Nigel at the HQ. They are very popular so some delay may occur.

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10. Royal Marines Big Band Spectacular Friday 28 September 2012 - Southsea

The Royal Marines big band under the direction of Major Tony Smallwood RM will be playing at the Kings Theatre, Southsea. The concert will start at 1930 hours and promises to be a great night. Lots of the old favourites and new material as well, beautifully put together for all you Big Band Supporters!

Tickets are prices at £19 for adults and £16 for concessions.

The box office number is; 02392 828282

11.  Donations received for the Central Charities Fund Naval Ratings & Staff Mess - Semaphore Tower RNA Maldon RNA Edgware & Millhill In memory of, WO Alan Stevens RM

£25.70 £60.00 £30.00 £30.00

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

12. Pusser’s Rum gets accolades from ISC 2012 with 3 awards - 30 July 2012 London -30 July 2012: Pusser’s Blue Label Rum (sole authentic rum of the Royal Navy) has been given 2 Silver Medals at this year’s International Spirits Challenge. The first awarded for Best Overall Rum, the second for Best in Class. A Bronze Medal also for Best in Class was given to its sister rum, Pusser’s 15 Year Old Rum. Pusser’s Rum (54.5% ABV) is the original rum of the Royal Navy, and was served as a daily tot to sailors for more than 300 years. The daily rum issue was the longest-standing tradition in the Royal Navy before the practice was discontinued on Admiralty orders on 31 July 1970, known as Black Tot Day. No other rum was ever served in the Royal Navy, being produced to the Admiralty’s own specification, nor was it ever available for public consumption. Now it is enjoyed by rum lovers the world over.

Pusser’s Rum has expanded its horizons to introduce its unique qualities and taste to the cocktail set that enjoy their rums at the country’s leading specialist rum haunts, and Tiki style bars and clubs. Pussers is building on a heritage of more than 300 years as the only rum ever served to the sailors of the Royal Navy, beginning before the time of Lord Nelson right up to 31st July 1970.

This date is known as the infamous Black Tot Day, when the Admiralty ceased the issue of the daily rum ration – a day mourned by many a sailor. The rum is unique, and was never available outside the Royal Navy.

Kicking off on 31 July 2012, the Black Tot Day Anniversary, specially chosen venue’s like Revolucion de Cuba, Trader Vic’s, Mahiki, Cottons Rum Shack and Trailer Happiness are the 12

focus for Pusser’s with special back bar display kits to draw attention to Black Tot Day and promote their Pusser’s based cocktails.

On sale to the public since 1979, but a favourite mainly with naval and ex-naval personnel, Pusser’s is tapping the healthy and established cocktail market. While its naval heritage is retained – it is still produced to the Admiralty’s original specification - subtle changes to the bottle labels and its use as the basis for cocktails is being emphasised.

Two of the most famous are the Pusser’s Painkiller and Nelson’s Blood.

Nelson’s Blood Cocktail Recipe 50ml Pusser’s Rum 75 ml Cranberry Juice 50ml Orange Juice 25ml fresh Lime Juice 3 dashes Angostura’s Bitters Garnish with lime wedge The Pusser’s Painkiller is a Caribbean delight originating on the island of Tortola, Pusser’s headquarters in the Virgin Islands. Cares are soothed away when this blend of rum, pineapple, orange and coconut is sipped.

Pusser’s Painkiller 50ml Pusser’s Rum

25ml Coco Real cream of coconut puree 25ml Orange Juice 100ml Pineapple Juice A rum with real heritage for the cocktail lover The new point of sale kit includes posters, special cocktail mugs, T-shirts for bar staff, as well as Tot Fund “thank you” table matt’s. Replica scuttlebutts – the barrel from which the ship’s Purser dispensed the daily rum ration to sailors - is also in the making and will be available to Pussers Rum key accounts from September.

Pusser’s UK Brand Manager, Peter Thornton, says: “It is now time for Pusser’s Rum to make more of its unique qualities, which until now have mainly been appreciated by a naval and a sailing audience. The popularity of rum as a cocktail ingredient among sophisticated winers and diners gives Pusser’s a real opportunity to sample the rum that made Britain the scourge of the seas for hundreds of years. People love tradition and Pusser’s has that in abundance.

Pusser’s Rum is distributed in the UK by Cellar Trends. Enquiries to: sales@cellartrends.co.uk Website: www.cellartrends.co.uk 13

For further information contact: Eugene Bacot 020 7731 4526 Colin Lewis 020 7731 4489 colin@voice-pr.co.uk

eugene@voice-pr.co.uk

13.  Stowage of Standards Standard Bearers may wish to be aware that ‘ALDI’ are selling ‘Fishing Rod Bags’ for £15.99. There are an ideal Bag to stow and carry your Standards safely. As recommended

by S/M Charlie Chaplin (no not that one!)

Ashford Branch

14 Finance Corner – From Michelle For information I have now completed the 2nd Quarter Branch Accounts for 364 branches and I would like to say a huge thank you to the Treasurers / Secretaries who have promptly returned their branch remittance.

All Pooled Fare Invoices will reflect in your 3rd Quarter Branch Accounts which I will be producing at the end of October.

A plea from your Financial Controller I would be very grateful if Branches informed HQ of any personnel changes ASAP as this is vitally important information which results in corrupted databases and leads to incorrect records.

Finally I am sure you will be pleased to know I will be taking Annual Leave from 3rd September – 17th September 2012 feel free to leave a message with the ‘Boys’ and I’ll get back to you on my return from the beach!

Finally, Finally a gentle reminder.......

One sunny Sunday afternoon I was sitting pondering how to sort out the Branch accounts (no rest for the wicked) in my garden reading and occasionally glancing at my girly magazine when I came across an article entitled ‘Has your photocard driving licence expired’ and thought “gosh, I don’t know”. (If any of you are like me my licence was popped into my huge Maggie Thatcher style handbag and forgotten about) Reading on I discovered that driving licence photocards have to be replaced every 10 years and there is a fine of £1,000.00 if your licence has expired. It only costs £20.00 to renew but what’s £20.00 against £1,000.00 ! After fishing out my licence from my handbag I kicked Sophie the dog and exclaimed aloud “Oh Bother!” it’s expired. What do I do next so I read on to find out what to do next.......... There are three ways:

Online – You can apply at Directgov providing you have a new digital passport issued in the last five years

By Post – Anyone can get forms from the Post Offices or print an application from the Directgov website In Person at selected Post Offices – Though if you do this, it’ll cost an extra £4.50 on top on the standard £20.00 fee Mine is now all sorted, new photocard with new expire date, Pheeeew !

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I recommend – Don’t place it again in a huge Margaret Thatcher style handbag and forget about it and please remember It’s worth making a note of when yours expires.

See you after my holiday....

15.  Queen’s Diamond Jubilee - Down Under The Port Phillip Bay branch had two reasons to make their June meeting on the 10th a special one as it was their Birthday meeting, which coincided with the Queen’s Jubilee Year celebrations in London.

So we celebrated both in good fashion. We had a Street Party! Inside, since it is winter here!

Over 85 members and guests attended, predominantly from the UK and Australia, but including a couple of Yanks, getting into the spirit of what was a lively and enjoyable afternoon. On entering the Club rooms the first thing one noticed was the sea of British and Aussie flags on every table and hanging from the ceiling. This was no staid, formal occasion, but rather a lively fun-filled event, with not a single “stiff upper lip” visible in the room! Hosted by exsubmariner Chairman Mike Bennett, the programme included a variety of activities designed to get everybody socializing and participating. There were moments when it seemed as if we were all transported back in time when scenes of the Coronation were played on the big screen. Everyone had a good laugh at the period commercials for cars, cereal, fashions and a variety of other products of the era, though the old Camel commercial featuring a doctor extolling the virtues of the unfiltered cigarettes was a real eyeopener. There were fashion parades for the best dressed man and woman in the style of the “50s’.

A Coronation Quiz was held, showing that we may be getting on, but some people still had sharp memories. Several guests gave personal reminiscences of the Coronation. And a few members tried their voices in the karaoke session, with varying success!

Toasts were given in true Navy tradition – with Navy Neaters (or sherry for the ladies).

And a hearty “Bravo Zulu” for the originator and the Committee.

16.  Calling all World War Two Veterans – “Sods Opera Hands” Calling all World War Two veterans! (Concert Party Dames) I am doing a study into cross dressing as a form of entertainment for WWII troops, hoping to identify its effects– whether it was simply a morale booster, serving as a reminder of the women at home who were being fought for, or perhaps a hint that the fluidity of gender identities were changing.

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My aim is to collect anecdotal first-hand accounts of WWII entertainment which I will use as evidence and so if you are willing to help and answer a few questions – get in touch with myself, Emma, via email: emmalouise.jackson@hotmail.co.uk

17.  Guess Where? An Establishment!

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 again in next month’s edition.

Last Month’s answer!

Royal Clarence Yard

18  RNA Wansbeck – Message from George Kirsopp (Hon Sec) Shipmate Brain Lawson B.E.M. (Chairman of Wansbeck Branch R.N.A.) suddenly passed away of a heart attack on Wednesday 25th July 2012 whilst on holiday with his wife Anne in Germany.

Brian joined HMS Ganges in 1959 as a junior seaman, he then saw the light and transferred to the S & S branch. His first ship was HMS Victorious followed by time in HMS Ark Royal, Invincible, Intrepid (twice) plus various Leander’s and Type 42's. He was awarded the B.E.M. for his relief work after the earthquake in the Dominican Republic in 1986, he left the service in 1994.

Since joining Wansbeck Branch he was always a very active member in both the business and social aspects of the branch, including attending the 2012 conference in Newcastle. He was always the life and sole of any gathering and had been heavily involved in the planning of Wansbeck’s Branch's 30th anniversary and this year’s Trafalgar dinner/dance in October.

Brain Lawson will be very sadly missed by all who knew him and our thoughts are very much with Anne and his family.

19.  Silver Surfers – Simple Surfing Tips!

If you are not used to the Internet, here are some very basic tips to help you find your way around websites. Note: the word "click" means click once with the left-hand mouse button.

A web page has clickable links, which open related pages. A clickable link means the mouse cursor changes to a pointing hand when you move the mouse over a piece of text or a picture. Click when you see the pointing hand.

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Click the back button at the top left-hand side of your window if you need to go back to the previous page. Keep clicking the Back Button to go further back in the sequence of pages you have opened.

Always use your scroll bars especially down. Many web pages are longer than your screen so often you can't see the whole page at once. Small scroll bars sometimes appear in smaller frames within the main window.

Learn how to interpret how the page is arranged. Many web pages contain masses of information which can be overwhelming. Look for the contents lists which take you to the main "sections" of the site, often down the side of the page, or arranged as tabs across the top as in our own site.

Look for the layout structure: is it in columns, how many are there? Identify which areas contain primary information. Identify which areas contain additional details eg special offers, and which areas contain sponsor advertisements.

Be wary of any tempting or alarming flashing advertisements that occasionally pop up trying to sell you something; if you click on one you sometimes cannot get rid of it. Do not click on anything that has the words "DOWNLOAD" unless you are absolutely certain you know what it is.

Many web pages require you to type information into special slots . Click in the slot and make sure that the cursor is flashing there, otherwise typing will not appear in the slot.

A small black arrow at the end of a slot indicates a drop-down list giving you alternative responses. Click on the arrow then click on your chosen alternative in the list to "load" it into the slot.

Often there is a useful search function within a site, usually at the top. Type key words of your choice into the search slot and click on a nearby button that says something like "search", "go" , "find now" and so on.

To enlarge the text size either click on the View Menu at the top of your screen and select Text size or Zoom or look for a percentage figure or slider at the bottom right hand corner of the screen.

This size will remain in force until you change it again.

Use the Favourites (sometimes called Bookmarks) function to bookmark useful websites and be able to return to them directly whenever you wish. (On Internet Explorer 8 it is the gold star near the top.)

Stay Positive! Practise with one or two you like and gradually try new ones. Don't be tempted to dismiss the whole Internet if a few websites seem confusing or you get lost.

20. ď ? This will make you Smile!

There was a bit of confusion at the store this morning. When I was ready to pay for my groceries, the cashier said, "Strip down, facing me."

Making a mental note to complain to head office about Tesco running amok, I did just as she had instructed.

When the hysterical shrieking and when the alarms finally subsided, I found out that she was referring to my credit card.

I have been asked to shop elsewhere in the future !!!!!!!!!!

They need to make their instructions to us Seniors a little clearer!

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21. Calling all Veterans of the Battle of the Atlantic The Film Company 360 Productions is in the process of making a programme about The Battle of The Atlantic and the part that Londonderry/Derry played during the length of the longest campaign of the Second World War. They would like to talk to as many Veterans as possible about their experiences during their time in the port of Londonderry, at sea on escort duty, life on board or any other aspect of their time in Londonderry.

Photographs (or copies of) would be most appreciated. The researcher, Ms Deidre Donnelly can be contacted by Email at; deidre.donnelly@360productions.com or by Mobile:-07716 118956.

(Editors Note – The Mobile No was incorrect but has now been amended if you are trying to contact 360 Productions)

22.  Unveiling of a memorial to Arctic Convoy Veterans - National Memorial Arboretum – Chris Dovey National Chairman.

On Sunday (19 August) I gave an address at the unveiling of a memorial to Arctic Convoy veterans at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire. We had an appeal about this in the circular a while back. The memorial was commissioned and paid for privately by the widow and family of one of the veterans, and the appeal was towards the upkeep maintenance costs imposed by the NMA for the next 20 years. A gathering of over 300 attended the unveiling, included many Arctic Convoy veterans, both RN and MN. I was congratulated by some of the MN veterans for recognising their part in the convoys in my address, as they often feel left out on such gatherings by the Naval representatives.

The RNA National Ceremonial Officer, who acted as parade marshal, helps a disabled Arctic Convoy veteran to lay a wreath at the newly-unveiled Memorial.

I found it a sobering thought, and perhaps a sign of the times, that in marching to the unveiling we passed a large new memorial to the Falklands War. The recognition accorded to it, justifiably, and several other conflicts since far surpasses that given to the heroes of WWII. The Arctic Convoys lasted for nearly four years, cost 3000 lives and 104 merchant and 22 Naval ships, with the crews having to survive almost incessant enemy attacks in the Arctic waters and the most arduous of weather conditions. Yet it required the determined efforts of a very special lady, Phyllis Coyle, and her family to provide a small, but beautiful, memorial to these forgotten men without whose efforts we may never have had the Falkland Islands to recover 40 years later. I hope we can produce an RNA memorial that will provide worthy recognition to the efforts of all those shipmates of Our Naval Forces who have done their bit for the Nation to whom we all swore our loyalty.

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23.  Brentwood Branch – Commissioning Ceremony In July’s circular an article concerning Brentwood’s Commissioning Ceremony stated that the Branch was commissioned in July 1982, unfortunately the date should have read the 24 October 1981, apologies for any inconvenience.

24.  Management Course – Great Reading Lesson 1: A man is getting into the shower just as his wife is finishing up her shower, when the doorbell rings.

The wife quickly wraps herself in a towel and runs downstairs.

When she opens the door, there stands Bob, the next-door neighbour Before she says a word, Bob says, 'I'll give you $800 to drop that towel.'

After thinking for a moment, the woman drops her towel and stands naked in front of Bob, after a few seconds, Bob hands her $800 and leaves.

The woman wraps back up in the towel and goes back upstairs.

When she gets to the bathroom, her husband asks, 'Who was that?'

'It was Bob the next door neighbour she replies.

'Great,' the husband says, 'did he say anything about the $800 he owes me?'

Moral of the story: If you share critical information pertaining to credit and risk with your shareholders in time, you may be in a position to prevent avoidable exposure.

Lesson 2: A priest offered a Nun a lift.

She got in and crossed her legs, forcing her gown to reveal a leg.

The priest nearly had an accident.

After controlling the car, he stealthily slid his hand up her leg.

The nun said, 'Father, remember Psalm 129?'

The priest removed his hand.. But, changing gears, he let his hand slide up her leg again.

The nun once again said, 'Father, remember Psalm 129?'

The priest apologized 'Sorry sister but the flesh is weak.'

Arriving at the convent, the nun sighed heavily and went on her way.

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On his arrival at the church, the priest rushed to look up Psalm 129. It said, 'Go forth and seek, further up, you will find glory.'

Moral of the story: If you are not well informed in your job, you might miss a great opportunity.

Lesson 3: A sales rep, an administration clerk, and the manager are walking to lunch when they find an antique oil lamp.

They rub it and a Genie comes out.

The Genie says, 'I'll give each of you just one wish.'

'Me first! Me first!' says the admin clerk. 'I want to be in the Bahamas , driving a speedboat, without a care in the world.'

Puff! She's gone.

'Me next! Me next!' says the sales rep. 'I want to be in Hawaii , relaxing on the beach with my personal masseuse, an endless supply of Pina Coladas and the love of my life.'

Puff! He's gone.

'OK, you're up,' the Genie says to the manager.

The manager says, 'I want those two back in the office after lunch.'

Moral of the story: Always let your boss have the first say.

Lesson. 4 An eagle was sitting on a tree resting, doing nothing.

A small rabbit saw the eagle and asked him, 'Can I also sit like you and do nothing?'

The eagle answered: 'Sure, why not.'

So, the rabbit sat on the ground below the eagle and rested. All of a sudden, a fox appeared, jumped on the rabbit and ate it.

Moral of the story: To be sitting and doing nothing, you must be sitting very, very high up.

Lesson. 5 A turkey was chatting with a bull.

'I would love to be able to get to the top of that tree' sighed the turkey, 'but I haven't got the energy.'

'Well, why don't you nibble on some of my droppings?' replied the bull. They're packed with nutrients.'

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The turkey pecked at a lump of dung, and found it actually gave him enough strength to reach the lowest branch of the tree.

The next day, after eating some more dung, he reached the second branch.

Finally after a fourth night, the turkey was proudly perched at the top of the tree.

He was promptly spotted by a farmer, who shot him out of the tree.

Moral of the story: Bull Shit might get you to the top, but it won't keep you there..

Lesson. 6 A little bird was flying south for the winter. It was so cold the bird froze and fell to the ground into a large field.

While he was lying there, a cow came by and dropped some dung on him.

As the frozen bird lay there in the pile of cow dung, he began to realize how warm he was.

The dung was actually thawing him out!

He lay there all warm and happy, and soon began to sing for joy.

A passing cat heard the bird singing and came to investigate.

Following the sound, the cat discovered the bird under the pile of cow dung, and promptly dug him out and ate him.

Morals of the story: (1) Not everyone who shxts on you is your enemy.

(2) Not everyone who gets you out of the Poo is your friend.

(3) And when you're in deep shxt, it's best to keep your mouth shut!

Shortcast HMS Fisgard, 823 Entry - 1/09/2012 30th Anniversary Reunion. Former apprentices of HMS Fisgard’s 823 entry will be holding a reunion in Plymouth on Saturday 1st September 2012. All members of 821, 822, 823 and 831 entries, and former staff from 1982/83 are invited to apply for tickets. Price £20. For further details visit the website or email Grant Nicholson inbox@fisgard823.org.uk

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The Fisgard Association - 7 - 9 Sept 2012 The 16th Annual Green and White weekend from 7 – 9 September 2012 The National Brewery Centre Burton on Trent Friday 7 September – 1800 Up Spirits Reception, The Brewery Tap restaurant, National Brewery Centre . All ex Tiffs welcome Saturday 8 September Nostalgia Afternoon- Muster at 1400 at the conference room showing historic DVDs including the ‘Grudge Fight’ – courtesy Mick Bell.

1800 Bar and reception. The National Brewery Centre.

1900 Gala Dinner and Dance, House music and cabaret by Elle & the Pocket Belles Dress Black Tie or Dark Lounge Suit.

Sunday 9 September – 1030 National Memorial Arboretum, Alrewas at The Artificer Apprentices Memorial. There will be a service by The Rev. Paul Bentley, ex Shipwright, and WO Adrian Harper RM Retd will bugle. All Fisgard Association, OCAA and ex Art Apps welcome.

For more information please contact Mike Bell; mick_bell@hotmail.com The Goldfish Club - 7/09/2012 The Goldfish Club 70th Anniversary reunion: The Goldfish Club was formed in 1942 for Aviators rescued from the sea. We presently have around 400 members including many Royal Navy aviators. The only qualification is to have been a crew member in Any military or civilian aircraft, helicopter, balloon or any type of flying machine that crashed into the sea and you were subsequently rescued from the sea. This year’s reunion will be held at Scalford Hall hotel, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire from September 7 to 9. All existing members plus any new recruits to our shoal are welcome to attend. Full details of how to join our club and the event can be found on our website http://www.thegoldfishclub.co.uk/tgfc/welcome.html HMS Indomitable Association - 7/09/2012 HMS Indomitable Association: Reunion and AGM will be held at the Stretton Hotel, Blackpool from September 7 to 10. See website for details. www.hmsindomitable.org.uk/ HMS Diana Association - 8/09/2012 We are returning to the Midlands area for the second reunion of 2012. The reunion/AGM will be held from September 8 to 9 at The Coventry Hill Hotel, Rye Hill, Allesley, Coventry CV5 9PH. The reunion also includes a coach trip to The Leicester Senior Service Club on the Saturday afternoon.

Anyone who has not got a hotel booking form please contact the Secretary. johnjackie.fisher1@virginmedia.com Please don’t leave it to late and be disappointed.

HMS Orion Association - 8/09/2012 Annual reunion is to take place at the Astor Hotel. Plymouth from September 8 to 9. For further information contact Kay West kay.hmsorion@gmail.com HMS Tamar - 8/09/2012 Wrens of 72/73 - First reunion will be held on September 8 at the Old Customs House, Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth. Meet up and chat followed by dinner. We hope to see the fellas there too. For further details contact Kati Page (nee Warren) kati@squeely.co.uk or Babs Blacklock (nee Harrison barbarablacklock@msn.com

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HMS Comus Association - 14/09/2012 Reunion from September 14 to 16, at the Maritime Club on Friday, Saturday at HMS Nelson, Victory Club from 1900 to 2330 and on Sunday after breakfast, Church Service and fond farewells for another year. Contact Bryan Cox bryanvcox@hotmail.com HMS Eagle, Last Commission 1969-72 - 14/09/2012 ‘Friends of HMS Eagle’, are holding a 40th Anniversary ‘Nautical Experience’ Week-end Reunion at the Royal Beach Hotel, Southsea, with views overlooking the Solent, from September 14 to 16.

After the very successful last 5 Reunions around the country – All ‘Eaglets’ plus wives/partners & guests are very welcome to celebrate 40 years since ‘Eagle’ decommissioned in Portsmouth in 1972. There will be a ‘Meet & Greet’ on the Friday evening in the ‘Intrepid Suite’. On Saturday there are various Tours from the Hotel, including visits to the HMS Victory, HMS Warrior’ Action Stations’ etc, followed in the evening by a very Nautical Dinner, Dance and entertainment in the ‘Ark Royal Suite’, with local Sea-Cadet Unit involvement including, ‘Colours’, ‘Ceremonial’ Sunset’ & ‘Up Spirits’. (All commissions 1952-72 very welcome). Hotel Accommodation at Very Good Rates. For details contact main organisers Danny du Feu (Ex-L/Sea (Boats) or Events Sec Bill Melvin bill.melvin@virgin.net (Ex-LPTI) email.

RNA Sutherland Branch – Dedication of Standard – 16 Sep 2012 Sutherland Branch will be Dedicating their Standard in Golspie Sutherland on Sunday 16th September in Fountain Road Hall at 1400hrs. Muster in Fountain Road Bus Park at 1330 ready to move off at 1345. Following the service the parade will march to the memorial gardens where a wreath will be laid. Then on to the rear of the Lodge of St Andrews where the parade will disperses.

On Saturday 15th September the branch will host a Buffet Dance at the Stags Head Hotel Golspie .It would be appreciated if Branches to could advise us numbers attending the Buffet Dance ASAP to arrange for catering.

Accommodation in the Golspie Area is available on the Golspie Web Site. If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact me at the following e-mail address lemkes@btinternet.com or call 01408 633 532 Carl Lemkes (Hon Sec), Sutherland RNA Algerine Association - 17/09/2012 The reunion will take place from September 17 to 24 at the Mill Rythe Holiday Village, Hayling Island. There is ample en-suite accommodation and facilities for the disabled. The cost is £216 per person, half board with entertainment each evening, please see website for details.

Castle Class Corvette/Frigate Association - 21/09/2012 The Annual Reunion will take place between September 21 to 24 at Tillington Hall, Stafford. On the Saturday we will be dedicating, at the National Memorial Arboretum, our new memorial to all the Castle Class Corvettes/Frigates of the Royal Navy, Royal Canadian Navy, Royal Norwegian Navy 1943-1961 and to those ships converted to Rescue & Ocean Weather Ships. To join the Association and/or obtain further details please contact the Secretary; Mike Biffen. wrekin160830@blueyonder.co.uk Royal Navy Boom Defence Ratings - 21/09/2012 The next 'Boomers Convention' will be held in Scarborough from September 21 to 23. For details contact Alfie Mumberson or Lance Hollingsworth Lthpsh@aol.com

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HMS Invincible – Communications Association (Falklands 82) 21/09/2012 It being the 30th Anniversary of the Falklands the Communications Association which meets every year would like to invite any crew members or air crew who served on board HMS Invincible during the Falklands to a reunion. Annual Reunion is to be held in Barrow-in-Furness from September 21 to 23. For details contact Tim Jenkins g0nz0bign0se@aol.com or see the website HMS Protector Association - 21/09/2012 Are holding by special request from members, a Social Reunion at the Afton Hotel, Eastbourne from September 21 to 24. Further details and booking forms and further details available from Doug Harris or downloadable in due course from the website http://www.hmsprotector.org/main/ Fleet Air Arm Ex Field Gunners Association - 21/09/2012 Annual Reunion at the Royal Court Hotel, Coventry, from September 21 to 23. New members welcome. Further details from Association Secretary, Jimmy Andrews. jimmya14x4s@btinternet.com 14th Carrier Air Group Reunion Association - 22/09/2012 The 18th reunion for anyone who served with 804 and 812 NAS, 1946-52, HM Ships Ocean, Glory and Theseus, or at any other time, will be held on September 22 at the RNA Club, Royal Leamington Spa. Wives, partners and family members welcome. Further details from Ken Lambert Lambert5nr@btinternet.com RN Communications Association - 22/09/2012 AGM and Gala Dinner at the RMC, Portsmouth on September 22. For more information contact Mark Rutley. mark.rutley7@ntlworld.com Falmouth - 30 Anniversary – 23 /09/2012 The Branch will celebrate the 30th anniversary of its re-commissioning on Sunday, 23rd September 2012. It had been hoped to mark the occasion with a lunch. Our 'preferred venue' would have been the Falmouth Beach Hotel, however we shall now have to have a re-think, and select an alternative venue. For more information please contact; Hon. Secretary: Ron Burdekin 23, Glebe Close, Mawgan, HELSTON, Cornwall, TR12 6AA e-mail: falmouth.royalnavalassoc@yahoo.com Tel: 01326 221851(H) 07810 404418 (M) Lascaris (Malta) Association - 24/09/2012 Reunion at the George Hotel, Norwich, Norfolk from September 24 to 28. Contact Jim Goode for more details. EXENTSYS@aol.com HMS York decommissioning - 27/09/2012 After 28 years of distinguished service, HMS York will decommission at 1100 Thursday 27 September 2012 in HM Naval Base Portsmouth. The Commanding Officer, Cdr R J Cox RN, and current Ship’s Company would like to invite all those “YORKIES” who have had the privilege to serve on this remarkable Ship, to come along and join them celebrate this special day.

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A commemorative book is being published which, while featuring many of the final Ship’s Company, will also document the life and times of the Ship from her commissioning in August 1985 to the present day. Detailed accounts of her operations and deployments as well as personal accounts from ship mates past and present will be included.

For further information please see RNTM 120/12, or contact the Assistant Decommissioning Officer at 430-FC2@a.dii.mod.uk HMS Ganges - 28/09/2012 HMS Ganges, 38 Recruitment, 1972. Frobisher 17 Mess, Boy-entry Junior Seamen 2nd Class, later Comms ratings. Instructor was CY Geoff Hone. A 40-years reunion is planned for the September 28 to 30, 2012, at the Union Jack Club, Waterloo. Please contact Jenks at mark.jenkinson@europe.ups.com for further details and registration HMS Brazen Association – 28/09/2012 The 2nd Annual Reunion will take place at The Britannia Hotel, Coventry, CV1 5RP from 28 - 30 September 2012.

For details of membership and the reunion, please contact the Secretary - Gus Honeywood (info@hms.brazen.association@gmail.com) or visit http://hms-brazen.org.uk HMS/m Repulse Reunion Association - 28/09/2012 HMS/m Repulse Reunion Association: Are holding their next reunion from September 28 to 30 at The Apollo Hotel, Birmingham. For more information contact Frank Scutt frank. scutt@live.co.uk or see the website HMS Ocean Association - 28/09/2012 25th Annual Reunion and AGM takes place at the Bedford Hotel, Blackpool from September 28 to October 1. A very warm welcome is extended to all ex-Oceans (R68 or L12), their families and friends, whether Association members or not, to join us on this happy occasion. For full details contact the Secretary, Jim Hogan JP jimhogan1@sky.com Royal Naval Photographer’s Association (RNPA) - 28/09/2012 The AGM and Reunion takes place in Portsmouth from September 28 to 30 and based at the Holiday Inn, Pembroke Road. A booking form is available from the RNPA website at http://www.rnpa.info and also by clicking here. Please send your post dated cheque, made out to the RNPA, asap to: Ray Whitehouse, RNPA Social Secretary. ray@chilston.com HMS Ajax and River Plate Veterans Association - 3/10/2012 Open to all who served in the Cruiser 1935/48 or Frigate 1963/84 or are relatives of those who did so, or indeed of those who served on any of the previous Ajax. The 47th annual reunion takes place at the King Charles Hotel, Gillingham from October 3 to 4. A reunion dinner will be held on the Wednesday evening and a memorial service, followed by the AGM, on the Thursday morning.

The Association is always looking to increase its membership, particularly Frigate crew. For details of the reunion and membership, please contact the Membership Secretary, Judi Collis. malcolmcollis@googlemail.com Full details of the reunion, membership and much more can be found on the Association’s new website.

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HMS Tartar Association - 5/10/2012 Annual Reunion at, The Copthorne Hotel, Plymouth from October 5 to 6. For further details please contact Linda. linpowe@btinternet.com HMS St Vincent Association – 5/10/2012 Annual Reunion will be held at the Royal Beach Hotel, Southsea from October 5 to 8. Gala Dinner on 6th. Please contact IoW Tours on 01983 405116 by 31 August for booking form and details or visit hmsstvincentassoc.org; Enquiries to, Phil Allen MBE, Public Relations Officer, HMS St Vincent Association, 23 Cambridge Road, Lee-on-the-Solent, PO13 9DH 02392 556810 or email; rojales_hills@yahoo.co.uk HMS Eskimo, 1966/68 Commission: - 5/10/2012 The 12th Annual Reunion will be held at The Shanklin Hotel, Isle of Wight from October 5 to 8. It's great to meet up again with the Ships Company and their wives/partners and guests, who attend each year. To date, we have contact details of 126 Ships Company. There are many more out there that are not on our database and would like to meet again. Many have crossed over the Bar these past few years, and our numbers sadly are going down. If you are one of our Ships Company who have never been to our reunions, or maybe been once or twice, please come along, it will be great to see you again. We are a great bunch and have a wonderful time, plenty of old sea stories to chew over along with a few tots of Pussers. The ladies are delightful and great fun. Look forward to seeing you there. Contact Allan (Taff) Martin clearwaterbrook4@aol.com HMS Victorious Association - 5/10/2012 Reunion will be held at the Britannia Hotel, Coventry from October 5 to 8. For more information contact Stan Mclellan stanley675@btinternet.com Type 21 Association - 5/10/2012 The next reunion will take place in The Royal British Legion, Crownhill, Devonport from October 5 to 7. The weekend is open to anyone who served on a 21 at anytime in their illustrious careers.

Contact Steve Parker mrsdparker@hotmail.co.uk or see the website.

HMS Arethusa Association - 5/10/2012 The 24th annual reunion from October 5 to 8 at the Three Queens Hotel, Burton upon Trent. All welcome. Contact Tom Sawyer, Honorary Secretary rolandsawyer@sky.com HMS Caprice 1968 Association - 6/10/2012 Annual Reunion at the Heights Hotel, Portland on Oct 5th / 6th 2012 with Reunion Dinner on the evening of October 6. If you were aboard HMS Caprice during her memorable world cruise 44 years ago in 1968, and are not already a member of our 87-strong Association, why not join us and meet some of your old shipmates? Contact Graham Latter at; g@latter.karoo.co.uk or see the website HMS St Brides Bay Association - 6/10/2012 Reunion will be held at the Leyland Hotel, Leyland Way, Preston PR25 4JX on October 5 and 6.

All commissions welcome. Cost is ÂŁ50 pppn, which includes bed, breakfast and evening meal.

Please contact Alan (George) Dobson dobson142@ntlworld.com

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Bay Class Frigates Association - 12/10/2012 Reunion at the Esplanade Hotel, Scarborough from October 12 to 14, 2012. All ex-Bay Class welcome. Contact Doug Turk for details. doug.turk@ntlworld.com No. 1 Area Annual Trafalgar Day Service – Sunday - October 21, 2012 A warm welcome is extended to all Shipmates and Standard Bearers to attend this annual service, held in Wren's St. Brides Church, Fleet Street, London, EC4. Providing an excellent service (1100hrs), with the opportunity to renew old and new acquaintances combined with the customary Pusser’s Tot, light refreshments and a visit to a local hostelry afterwards if required. For further details please contact Maurice Foley (Area Secretary) on 0208 8422 5544.

HMS Llandaff (F61) 12th Reunion - 12/10/12 HMS Llandaff (F61) 12Th Reunion is to be held at the Afton Hotel Eastbourne 12th Oct - 15Th Oct 2012 a Full entertainment Programme has been planned which includes a Shep Woolley night on the 12th , Gala Dinner with a live band on the 13th and a visit to the home of RNA Eastbourne on the 14th the (RNOCC) for a dinner time session .

All ex Plumduffs are welcome. For booking form or more information please contact Slinger Wood 07961124459 or by e mail Kevin.wood@blueyonder.co.uk HMS Mauritius (Shore Base) - 13/10/2012 If you served on the island of Mauritius between 1962-1976 you may be interested in the 5th reunion that is being held on board HMS Warrior 1860 in the Historic Dockyard, Portsmouth on October 13. More information is available from Tina Lowe (nee Hills) tina.lowe3@ntlworld.com Fisgard Association (Southern Region) - 17/10/2012 The Fisgard Association (ex RN Apprentices): Will be holding a Trafalgar Day Lunch and Reunion on October 17 at 1200 in the Harlequin Restaurant, The Guildhall, Portsmouth. The lunch is followed by a talk on the restoration of HMS Victory by its Curator Andrew Baines. For more details on this and other events, please contact the Association Secretary at secretary@fisgardassociation.org or visit our website HMS Lowestoft Association - 26/10/2012 Reunion will take place at the King Charles Hotel, Gilingham, Kent from October 26 to 28. All who served in HMS Lowestoft during her 25 years in service (1961-1986) are welcome to attend. For further details please contact Richie Farman richiefarman@googlemail.com or the website Survey Ships Association - 26/10/2012 Reunion will be held from October 26 to 29 at The Melbourne Ardenlea Hotel, IOW. For information on membership and reunion contact The Secretary SSA at; secretary@surveyships.org.uk 789 Squad RM 50th Anniversary Reunion: - 1/11/2012 A reunion is being planned for November 2012, to be held near Northampton, to mark the 50th anniversary of the formation of 789 Squad. It would be appreciated if all former members (or their close relatives) of the squad could contact one of the addresses below, with your address details, so that if you wish to attend we can plan accordingly, or - at the very least - to put you all into contact with other members of the squad, if you so wish. It would be nice to hear from you all.

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Contact Brian Bartlett brianbartlett@gmx.co.uk or Allan Short allanshort@btinternet.com or Skid Barden john.barden@blueyonder.co.uk HMS Albion – 1962/64 Commission - 3/11/2012 The next reunion takes place on November 3 at the Royal Beach Hotel, Southsea, Portsmouth. It will be 50 years to the day that Albion sailed for the Far East. Seeking shipmates from that commission, Ken Richardson, David Burton and Tony Hingston.

HMS Sirius Reunion - 10/11/2012 HMS Sirius will reunite on November 10 in Plymouth. Details available after 17 June from Andy Ayres (work) hmsexpt-xo@mod.uk or (home) andyayres@blackberry.orange.co.uk or on the website. Spread the word like a gash buzz!

Communications Technician/Radio operator (Special)) Reunion - 17/11/2012 Eddie Clamp’s final, final Communications Technician/Radio operator (Special)) reunion in Selsey takes place at the Selsey Golf Club on 17th November 2012, commencing at 1830 hrs. All those interested in attending please contact Eddie Clamp on 01243 605832 or email edward.clamp@btinternet.com. Partners and wives welcome. Rig – smart, relaxed.

More details at either: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Squirrelshack/ or http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/142012109170944/ The Neptune Association - 17/11/2012 Hold their next AGM at the National Memorial Arboretum at Alrewas, Staffordshire on November 17. A short service will be held at the Memorial at noon followed by the AGM at 1345 in the Rose Room. We will remember the 836 men lost on HM ships Neptune and Kandahar on the 19 December 1941 - the Royal Navy’s 5th worst loss of life in WW2. Relatives and friends welcome.

More information on the website Submarine Renown Association - 23/11/2012 2012 reunion will take place in Leicester over the weekend of November 23 to 25. Further details: Email subrenown@ntlworld.com 128 Mechanics Qualifying Course - HMS Sultan- Jan 1972 to Dec 1973.

A reunion of this course is held biennially at a venue yet be decided. Any members of the above course who have not yet attended this event are most welcome; it would be good to see a few new faces from the past. If you are interested then please contact; Peter Shoesmith, Tel; 01305 826747 or email; petershoesmith318@gmail.com or Dave Batchelor on 02392 716472 email; batchdj@ntlworld.com

2013 HMS Fisgard Series 32 Reunion - 4/01/2013 A Reunion to celebrate the 55th Anniversary of Series 32 joining HMS Fisgard is planned for January 4 to 7, 2013, with a dinner on the Saturday evening.

The chosen venue is the Queens Hotel in Southsea, which many will know is close to the war memorial on Southsea Common. In addition to those of us that joined as S32, we would like to extend a welcome to any other Fisgardians that may have spent a goodly part of their Part 1/Part 28

2 training with us, having been back-classed into our little fraternity (many long-standing friendships will have been forged during our 12-term sojourns in Fisgard, Collingwood, Caledonia and Condor).

The Portsmouth area offers masses of attractions including the Spinnaker Tower/Gun wharf Quay and in the adjacent Dockyard area HMS Victory, HMS Warrior, the Mary Rose and the Maritime Museum.

HMS Sultan is closed down until Jan 7th, but some may wish to extend their stay to the Monday when a visit may be arranged to the Fisgard Museum. Contact Mike Welfare The Double Seven Re-union – Mill Ryth- Hayling Island - 12-15 April 2013 Shipmates the next Double Seven re-union weekend will take place at MILL RYTHE Holiday Village Hayling Island and is booked for the weekend 12th -15th APRIL 2013.Total Price £96.00pp as before half board [Deposit £25.00 PP@ time of booking,] there is an option £4.00 insurance if you feel you need it] BOOKING M.s Katy Lansley 02392 460044 (Mill Rythe).Any Queries contact S.M. Mrs Ann Creswell by phone or Text 07743576861 - Home phone only after 1900hrs, 01962 880198 Email; don2pounds123@btinternet,com S.M. Mick Withington 91795875084 or mickRNA0603@aol.com Many thanks S.M. Mick Withington Isle of Sheppey Branch Festival of the Forties 26th -27th 28th July 2013, We have been lucky enough to get the former airfield site at North Luffenham for next year’s festival. Yes.... It was very sad that this year’s event could not go ahead. But, lessons were very quickly learned... Things were put into place and with a group of very loyal family and friends...

FESTIVAL OF THE FORTIES has risen from the ashes very quickly indeed.!!!

So, to be perfectly honest with you all. We want you ALL to come back and give us another chance.... We are going to hold the very best new, bright and innovative 1940s festival in the UK. in 2013. With a completely blank canvas.... Lots of Hard Standing... FREE PARKING and new, fresh ideas.

There will be Public Camping. There will be fantastic displays. The Event will be FREE TO ALL ARMED FORCES AND VETERANS ALL WEEKEND!! There will be top entertainment for you to see and hear. Plus several Invited guest Displays and Groups.

We have taken the "True British Bulldog Spirit" from this year’s national events "Going for Gold" will be our slogan for the 2013 festival and to be honest................. What better way to do it!!!

After last year’s very successful themed emailing campaign, we have decided to use the "Commando Comics" Front pages Theme this year and hopefully you will all enjoy them.

If you require more information please contact; Matt Page, 2013 Festival of the Forties Organiser, 07771 668924

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HMS Bulwark, Albion, Centaur Association - 11/05/2013 Did you serve on any of these light fleet carriers? Our association is open to anyone who served at any time on these ships. We send a magazine three times per year and run events including AGM/Social, sea trips with our current ships Albion & Bulwark and anniversary commemorations at home and abroad. Whilst our ‘Home Port’ is Pompey, this year’s AGM/Social was held at the Hilton Hotel, Blackpool. Next year we will be at the Royal Beach Hotel, Southsea on May 11. We also sponsor sea cadets from our affiliated SCCs on one sail and tow motor Training Ships.

Membership is all of £8 per annum. Enquiries to Leigh Easton ngsfo@tiscali.co.uk or the website

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RNA Longcast 3 - 18 7 – 8 Sep 6 – 24 Sep 17 – 28 Sep 19 Sept 23 Sep 29 Sep – 5 Oct 5 Oct 10 Oct 20 Oct 26 Oct 30 Oct 8 Nov 11 Nov 13 Nov 17 Nov 24 Nov 24 Nov 27 Nov 8 Dec 21 Dec – 2 Jan

Michelle on leave National Council (Includes one day on Rule Review) Andy on Leave Nigel on Leave IMC Executive council Falmouth Branch – 30 Anniversary GS on Leave HQ Open Day - Fully Booked St Pauls Seafarers Service (GS) National Standard Dorchester Branch Trafalgar Dinner (GS) Possible visit of Southend RNA to HQ RN CEO meeting GS Field of Remembrance - London Remembrance Sunday NCh and GS at Cenotaph Budget Meeting GS, Hon Tres, Accountant AMC meeting FAC Meeting Dagenham Branch annual Dinner GS Christchurch Branch - Trafalgar Dinner National Council Meeting HQ Closed for Xmas

2013 16 Feb 23 Feb 9 Mar 15 Mar 24-27 May

2013 AMC Meeting FAC Meeting – Annual Report EY Figures – Motions deadline NC – Trustee Report and Motions for Conference SOC – Consider Motions Commemoration of the 70th Anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic – Liverpool - GS NC – Conference Meeting AMC Meeting FAC Meeting SOC - Conference Wash Up AMC Meeting NC – Election of NCh – NVch – motion action FAC Meeting FAC Budget Meeting AMC Meeting FAC Meeting Budget for FY 2014 NC – Budget for FY 2014

14 June 14 June 14 June 16 June 17 Aug 7 Sep 24 Aug 12 Nov 16 Nov 23 Nov 7 Dec

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Ship’s Office Area and Branch Updates Area 2

Branch Gravesend

Change Change of meeting times; All meetings will take place on the second Saturday of the month at the following timings; March (AGM) -1145 June -1145 September -1145 December -1145 The rest of the years meetings are held at 1100 am

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Ely

Change of Venue- We now meet at ; The Lamb Hotel 2 Lynn Road Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 4EJ

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Harwich

Closure of our monthly meeting venue; Currently we use the Royal British Legion premises in Harwich However as a result of the Legion being unable to maintain the upkeep of the building, due to lack of funding and of its apparent low usage the lease is in the course of being surrendered.

As a result I have therefore suspended our monthly meetings pending our being able to obtain new facilities.

I will also in the meantime, keep HQ and our shipmate members appraised of developments via email and mail shot letters.

S/M John Cowan Secretary Harwich & District Branch RNA email john03cowan@btinternet.com Tel No 01255 508237

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Kidderminster

The branch secretary is now, Mrs Carol J Serrell 53 Seabright Road Wolverley Kidderminster Worcestershire DY11 5UA Tel; 01562 851195 Email; cserrell@blueyonder.co.uk

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Salford

The new secretary is; Susan Brimalow

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8 Oakwood Drive Salford M6 7MQ Tel; 0161 281 3761 The new treasurer is; Kevin Heakin 104 Broomhall Road Swinton Manchester M27 8XG Tel; 0161 737 1005 10

Millom

The secretaries details are; Liz Watson 10 Willowside Park Haverigg Millom Cumbria LA18 4PT Tel; 01229-774 345

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Bolton

The Bolton branch have reverted to their original venue which is: The Derby Ward Labour Club, Deane Road Bolton, Greater Manchester BL3 5AH Meeting day and time remain unchanged at: 1st Saturday monthly, @ 1200hrs Charles (Area Secretary)

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Scarborough

As from Sunday 2nd September 2012.

Scarborough RNA will meet at 11am on the first Sunday monthly at; The Railway Social Club, Station Building Scarborough.

Alan Richardson Branch Secretary alan@rnascar.fsnet.co.uk

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Bangor

Overseas

RNA Torrevieja

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The RNA Sports &Social Club is now closed all future correspondence to; T Kirkpatrick 7 Ashbury Court Bangor Co Down BT19 6TJ The branch address is now; Restaurante Casa Ventura C/Arbizu San Luis

Torrevieja Alicante Spain Meeting first Wednesday every month at 1700.

Swinging the Lamp September 1. 1836 2. 1918 3. 2000

4. 1861

5. 1861

6. 1993 7. 1971 8. 1943 9. 1943

10. 1840 11. 2009

12. 1958 13. 1943 14. 1805

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Rum withdrawn from accompanying women and children, who became entitled to tea and sugar in lieu.

VC: CPO George Prowse, DSM, RNVR, Drake Battalion RND, France: for gallantry in attack on the Hindenburg Line. (Last one award on a blue ribbon.)

One thousand Second World War veterans of the British Pacific Fleet and East Indies Fleet marched under the White Ensign for the last time in Portsmouth Naval base. This final parade, at which Cdre Stephen Graham RN, Naval Base Commander, took the salute, represented 174 ships and units.

Royal Warrant required the forfeiture of the VC awarded to Mid E. St J. Daniel in 1854, he having been ‘accused of a disgraceful offence’ and ‘having evaded enquiry by deserting from Our service’ – the only naval forfeiture of the eight to date.

Lieutenants and masters over eight years in seniority to rank with majors in the Army and to wear two stripes instead of one. Hence commanders wore three and captains four, while a commodore second-class was granted a broad stripe with a 31⁄ 6-in executive curl.

HM The Queen approved the eligibility of all ranks of the armed forces for appointment to the Distinguished Service Order.

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

Italy surrendered after three years and three months of hostilities and most of her fleet passed into Allied control.

Salerno landing. ‘Operation Avalanche’. Battle Honour: Salerno 1943.

During the operations against the Germans in Sicily in 1943, it was decided to carry out an amphibious assault in the area of Salerno on the west coast of Italy as the first step towards the capture of Naples. Early on 9 September, 41 Cdo landed and surprised the town of Vietri. For four days the unit was involved in heavy fighting against elements of five crack German divisions.

A force under Sir Robert Stopford drove Egyptian invaders from Syria after taking Acre, on behalf of the Turks.

The Fleet Air Arm Memorial, incorporating the shape of an aircraft carrier in granite, dedicated at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire by the Chaplain of the Fleet, the Venerable John Green, in the presence of the senior naval aviator, Admiral of the Fleet Sir Benjamin Bathurst, and Rear- Admiral Simon Charlier, Rear-Admiral Fleet Air Arm. It commemorated over 6,000 naval aviators killed in the Service across a century. Four rowan trees represent the four Fleet Air Arm Victoria Crosses.

RNAS Culdrose received the Freedom of Helston. HMS Seahawk, commissioned in 1947, was ‘the youngest RN ship or establishment ever to receive the honour’ Lord Gort presented, on behalf of the King, the George Cross to Sir George Borg, Chief Justice of Malta, who received it on behalf of the Maltese people.

Vice-Admiral Viscount Nelson embarked in Victory at Portsmouth for the last time, having by his own reckoning been absent from her for only twenty-five days ‘from dinner to dinner’ since 18 March 1803. The ship sailed next morning.

The Navy Board petitioned HM King George II with a memorial requesting the establishment of naval hospitals at Portsmouth, Plymouth and Chatham.

16. 1971 HRH The Prince of Wales joined Britannia RN College, Dartmouth, under the Graduate Entry Scheme, as an acting sub-lieutenant.

17. 1926 Commodores to wear a crown and two stars on epaulettes and all captains a crown and one star, thus ending the long distinction between those with less, and those with more, than three years’ seniority in the rank.

18. 1900 War Course for captains and commanders, later the Senior Officers’ War Course (SOWC), established at RN College, Greenwich. Capt H. Moore, Captain of the College, became the first Director.

19. 1914 Royal Marines landed at Dunkirk.

20. 1988 First Officer Jane Elizabeth Salt, WRNS (later Cdr RN) appointed the first, and now only, female First Lieutenant of the RN College, Greenwich.

21. 1954 Bahrain government asked the SNO Persian Gulf to find a mate of the same species as the miniature Socotran bull presented to Bahrain earlier in the year by sloop Wild Goose which was ‘lonely and did not fraternise’. The Admiralty ordered the surveying ship Dalrymple on passage from Zanzibar to the Gulf to call at Socotra to find a mate for the bull. This was done but a few years later the cow died which left the bull ‘morose and disgruntled’. Their Lordships, not to be defeated, sent the frigate Loch Fada to Socotra in 1958 which delivered ‘two beautiful heifers’ to Bahrain ‘where the bull was pleased to see them’.

22. 1917 RNAS Curtiss H 12 Large America flying boat, No. 8695, bombed and sank UB-32 in the English Channel near the Sunk Light Vessel, (51.45N, 02.05W). The first German submarine sunk by aircraft.

23. 1819 Lt W. Rodger’s device to hoist empty casks by an umbrella-like arrangement inside the cask instead of external slinging hooks tested: less successful than his siphoned water supply.

24. 1958 RNAS Ford, Sussex, closed for f lying. RN School of Photography to remain at Ford.

25. 1761 Dr Cuthbert of the Royal College of Surgeons appointed to analyse water at Weovil or Weevil Yard. Ships’ cisterns were lead-lined to protect the wood, which was unfortunate for those who drank the contents.

26. 1939 The first ‘radar-assisted naval skirmish’ (Howse) and first use of air warning radar at sea. Radar-equipped battleship Rodney, returning to Scapa with other Home Fleet units after retrieving the submarine Spearfish in difficulties off the Horn Reef in the North Sea, detected hostile aircraft at 80 miles closing the Fleet.

27. 1941 The Navigation School housed since 1 January 1906 in the Old Naval Academy, Portsmouth Dockyard, and seriously damaged in an air raid on 10 March 1941, completed a move to the requisitioned Southwick House over Portsdown Hill and was commissioned as HMS Dryad 28. 1969 First RM deployment to Northern Ireland, 41 Cdo RM on Spearhead duties.

29. 1805 Nelson rejoined the Fleet off Cadiz; his 47th birthday.

30. 1890 Abolition of the blue shirt, with its attached collar, which made a blue jacket synonymous with a British seaman.

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HQ ROLE SUBSCRIPTION FORM BANKERS ORDER (Branch users)

Subscription to : The Royal Naval Association................................................... BRANCH To: The Manager..................................Bank FULL ADDRESS ............................................ ..................................................................... ..................................................................... ..................................................................... ..................................................................... .....................................................................

Post Code

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Please pay NOW the sum of £10 Ten Pounds and then £10 Ten Pounds annually on the first day of January until further notice starting 20....... the sum of

TEN POUNDS

To the credit of The Royal Naval Association ............................................ Branch Bank ..........................................................

Sort Code .......................................

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Quoting my name and initials: ............................... ................. (Block capitals) And charge my Account; Bank ...................................................

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Jack Dusty’s Corner

New Slops Items As requested by many shipmates we now have available to order;

Blue jumper £25

Sleeveless jumper £23

Polo Shirt £20

These prices include postage and packing. Sizes S, M, L, XL, XXL These are encouraged for wear for branch meetings, outings etc, leaving the Blazer for more formal occasions.

This Weatherproof jacket is now available from HQ. It can be embroidered with the name of your branch, which is included in the cost or whatever you want within reason, which may incur an extra charge. The jacket features a concealed hood in the collar, 2 side pockets, 1 chest pocket, inside zip and pocket and elasticated cuffs. It is available in various sizes starting at XS 34” chest up to 3XL 54” chest (for the fuller figure) A bargain at £38.00 (including VAT and postage) Give Nigel a ring at HQ and order one soonest

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Royal Naval Association Goods order form Aug 2012 Send completed order form to; RNA HQ, Room 208, Semaphore Tower, PP 70 HM Naval Base, Portsmouth, PO1 3LT Catalogue Number

Description

Price

Qty

£

p

2 Tie Pin gilt finish L 2 Tie Pin gilt finish F 2 Tie Pin gilt finish A 3 Lapel Badge L 3 Lapel Badge F 3 Lapel Badge A 3 Lapel badge H 3 Lapel badge COA 4 Lapel Badge gilt finish L 4 Lapel Badge gilt finish F 4 Lapel Badge gilt finish A 11 Miniature Lapel Badge F 11 Miniature lapel Badge A 5 Enamel Tie Pin L 5 Enamel Tie Pin F 5 Enamel Tie Pin A 6 Enamel Lapel Badge Clutch back L 6 Enamel Lapel Badge Clutch back A 8 Standard bearer Ensign Badge 70 Standard bearer Branch bar 70 Standard bearer Area bar 9 Blazer Button Large 10 Blazer Button Small 17 Blazer Badge L 17 Blazer Badge F 17 Blazer Badge A 17 Blazer Badge H 17 Blazer Badge COA 30 Beret Badge 13 Bow Ties 24 RNA Tie 24a RNA Tie clip on 26 Ladies Head Scarves 69 Alternative Tie 69a Alternative Tie silk 23 Pewter Pint tankard Traditional 23 a Pewter Pint tankard Georgian 23 b Pewter half Pt tankard Georgian 64 Pewter 6 0z hip flask 64 a Pewter 4 0z hip flask 64 b Pewter Quaich 64 c Pewter round trinket box All with engraved RNA crest.

£1.50 ........ £1.50 ........ £1.50 ........ £2.20 ........ £2.20 ........ £2.20 ........ £2.20 ........ £2.20 ........ £2.20 ........ £2.20 ........ £2.20 ........ £1.50 ........ £1.50 ........ £1.50 ........ £1.50 ........ £1.50 ........ £1.50 ........ £1.50 ........ £7.00 ........ £3.00 ........ £3.00 ........ £1.25 ........ £1.25 ........ £12.50........ £12.50........ £12.50........ £12.50........ £12.50........ £8.50 ........ £8.50 ........ £8.00 ........ £8.00 ........ £14.00 ....... £8.00 ........ £16.50........ £22.50 ........ £28.50 ........ £22.50 ........ £26.50 ........ £24.50 ........ £24.50 ........ £16.50 ........

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£78.00 ....... £78.00 ....... £37.00 ....... £37.00 .......

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£10.50 ........

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Marcasite Anchor brooch Marcasite Crown brooch Marcasite crown earrings Marcasite anchor earrings

22 Cufflinks black enamel L/F/A

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12 Silver Anchor on chain 007 Diamond Jubilee brooch 33 Place cards (10 pack) 62 Standard bearer Certificate 63 Standard bearer retiring Cert 42 Guide to ceremonial booklet 71 Serviettes (100 pack) 73 Car tax disc holder 55 Pencils inscribed with RNA P010 Mug (not to be posted)

£15.50 ........ £2.00 ........ £1.10 ....... £1.10 ....... £1.10 ....... £2.10 ....... £10.00 ....... £1.10 ....... £0.25 ....... £4.00 .......

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080 Weather proof Jacket 081 Polo shirt 082 Sweater V neck 083 Jumper sleeveless 084 Micro fleece 085 Thick Fleece Jackets

£38.00 ....... £20.00 ....... £25.00 ....... £23.00 ....... £17.00 ....... £23.00 .......

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All have RNA crest embroidered State what size with order, S M L XL XXL or XXXL 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 .....................................................

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Authority to deduct from Branch Account On behalf of................................ Branch, I authorise you to deduct £.............From our account.

Signature............................................

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

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

2013 Diaries 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; the 2013 diary will be sold as the diary part only, price £5.

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 ……………… 2013 RNA insert Diaries @ £5 .00 each £ ......................

Please provide ……………… Complete 2013 Diaries @ £8 .00 each

£ ......................

TOTAL £............

Deliver the order to S/M…………………………………………………………

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

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2012 Christmas cards

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

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

TOTAL

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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 :.................................................................

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Britannia Adelphi Hotel

Royal Naval Association National Conference weekend

Friday June 14th --- Monday 17th June 2013 Adelphi Hotel Ranelagh Place, Liverpool L3 5UL

Hotel Accommodation Booking Form To make a reservation, simply complete this booking form and return it to the address below

Name...................................................

Address.................................................. ..........................................................Postcode................................................

Tele No...........................................

SINGLE.....................

RNA Branch.......................................

DOUBLE.......................

TWIN..................

Type of card.

MasterCard.............................

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I enclose a Cheque made payable to Britannia Hotels to the value of ...£.........................

THE PACKAGE RATE OF £129 per person for Three nights. Two nights £108 per person Deposit required of £20 per person The Balance of this account must be settled in full by 1st June 2013 Friday Guest check in 1430hrs onwards 3 Course table d'hôte dinner Entertainment by Area 10 Overnight En Suite Accommodation Sunday Full English Breakfast Church Service and March Past 3 Course table d'hôte dinner Entertainment provided by the Area 10 Overnight En Suite Accommodation

Saturday Full English Breakfast Conference Five Course Gala Dinner Entertainment by Area 10 Overnight En Suite Accommodation Monday Full English Breakfast Guests depart

Special Requirements i.e diet, allergies, wheelchairs etc................................................................................

Booking forms to be sent to Adelphi Hotel, Ranelagh Place, Liverpool L3 5UL Tel: 0151 709 7200.

Persons not resident at the hotel during the above period but wish to attend the Saturday Gala Dinner (price.£25......) Please indicate number here ............. Must be paid in advance., and prior to 1st June 2013 42

NOMINATION FORM ELECTION OF DEPUTY MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL 2012/2014 (Revised RNA Bye-Law 7) For the attention of All Branch Secretaries in Areas. 2 and 11 Each Branch may nominate one full or full life member from any Branch within its own Area, as a Candidate for election as the Deputy National Council Member subject to the approval of the Branch to which both persons belong. (See Note Below) Name of Nominee

Proposed by Branch .............................................. Area ..........................

Address of Nominee ........................................................................................................................................... ..............................................................Tel...................................email............................

Brief history of nominee in the Association. Continue on separate sheet if necessary

Chairman ......................................... (signed) ............................................(dated) Secretary ......................................... (signed) ...........................................(dated) __________________________________________________________________ If the Candidate by the proposing Branch is not a member of that Branch, this section is to be completed by the Chairman and Secretary of the Candidate's own Branch.

Candidate's Branch ......... ............................................................................

We certify the acceptance of the nomination by the Candidate’s Branch.

Signature of Chairman (Candidate's Branch) .............................................................................

Signature of Secretary (Candidate's Branch) ..............................................................................

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Candidate I accept the nomination and promise to attend National Council Meetings if required and deputise for the Area NCM.

Signature of Candidate Dated ___________________________________________________________________

Nomination Forms The envelope containing this completed form should be marked NOMINATIONS FOR DNCM 2 or 11 Area and must reach RNA HQ no later than 30 September 12. Only one nomination is needed for a candidate to be included in the ballot

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