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NEWSLETTER OF
THE FEDERATION OF NAVAL ASSOCIATIONS,
NUMBER 54 Sept 2014
Registered Charity 1068708
SECRETARYS' BRIEFCASE
Robbie.R.
Once more into the fray, as they say, though who `they` actually are, or were, I
have never quite found out! Anyway, the fray in question has been finding a suitable
and financially commensurate venue for AGM/Reunion 2015. After some time and
little effort we have arrived at the Grand Burstin Hotel, Folkestone as the end result of
our labours in this venture. This grand event will take place over the weekend of Friday 8th May to Monday 11th May 2015 and a booking form etc` should be with this
edition of GE. As most of you arrive by own transport I will alert you to the fact that
car parking is normally charged at this venue, but I have arranged for this to be set
aside for us, so it will be noticed that your car registration number needs to be entered
onto the booking form. We will have our own dining area and any meetings, AGM
(Saturday 9th May 10 00) etc` will be held there too. Again there will be no charge.
One negative point to this venue is that they do `not` have any walk in showers, so
please be aware of that when considering to book or not. As usual there will be no
frills, drills, or speechifying, plus, we do not envisage holding a church service this
time. This will open up Sunday for trips out and about for those wishing to visit the
many places there are, such as Canterbury, Leeds Castle, Deal, Hastings, France, etc`.
for those who enjoy the usual `Dinner Time Sesh`, the RBL Club at Hythe is the nearest service club, being about five miles away, so a shared taxi should probably prove
quite inexpensive. The event is, as ever open to all former RN, WRNS, RM,
QUAARNS, RFA and MN, no matter whether an association member, or not, all are
welcome aboard. We will again hold our usual small raffle on the Sunday after Breakfast, the proceeds of which all go to the funds, so any spare bottles of rum etc` anyone
may have will be graciously received for this.
The last meeting of CONA in July agreed that the MSC/SCC should be an
affiliated Member to CONA and thereby allowed to attend meeting as an observer.
Proposed, Bulwark/Albion/Centaur and Seconded FNA. This was first suggested by
FNA at previous meetings, as we hold great interest in Sea Cadets, so are greatly
pleased on this. Let us hope that they take advantage of the possibilities of it. A full
copy of the CONA Minutes can be obtained from me by email on request should anyone be so interested.
There is very little to report on, other than our new Treasurer George Jones is
now in full control of the finances and now I have something less to do. Of course in
regard to AGM weekend bookings cheques/payments they must still be sent to me
initially, so that I know who is, or is not on the list. From thence they will be paid into
the main FNA Account and all bills paid through the Treasurer.
Lastly, but not least, Council Member Tony Hadley, Regulating Branch Association, is standing down due to health reasons. I take this opportunity to forward very
many thanks on behalf of the FNA for his indeed long and involved service. This
leaves a vacancy to be filled on the Council, so any Nominations, along with any proposals, etc`, for AGM 2015to be forwarded to the Secretary please.
I would like to repeat my/our request that those who receive a copy of the
Guardian Ensign please pass it on to your Members, as that is what it is for. If a copy
is required by email, Brian, Mem/Sec` and Ed`, will be most happy to comply with
your wishes.
RobbieR. Sec`.
"Old Farts"
I never really liked the terminology "Old Farts" but this makes me feel better about it. And if
you ain't one, I bet you know one! I got this from an "Old Fart" friend of mine!
OLD FART PRIDE
I'm passing this on as I did not want to be the only old fart receiving it. Actually, it's not a bad
thing to be called, as you will see.
Old Farts are easy to spot at sporting events; during the playing of the National Anthem. Old
Farts remove their caps and stand at attention and sing without embarrassment. They know the
words and believe in them.
Old Farts remember World War II, Pearl Harbour, Guadalcanal , Normandy and Hitler. They
remember the Atomic Age, the Korean War, The Cold War, the Jet Age and the Moon Landing.
They remember the 50 plus Peacekeeping Missions from 1945 to 2005, not to mention Vietnam.
If you bump into an Old Fart on the sidewalk he will apologize. If you pass an Old Fart on the
street, he will nod or tip his cap to a lady. Old Farts trust strangers and are courtly to women.
Old Farts hold the door for the next person and always, when walking, make certain the lady is
on the inside for protection.
Old Farts get embarrassed if someone curses in front of women and children and they don't like
any filth or dirty language on TV or in movies.
Old Farts have moral courage and personal integrity. They seldom brag unless it's about their
children or grandchildren.
It's the Old Farts who know our great country is protected, not by politicians, but by the young
men and women in the military serving their country.
This country needs Old Farts with their work ethic, sense of responsibility, pride in their country and decent values.
We need them now more than ever.
Thank God for Old Farts!
I was taught to respect my elders. It's just getting harder to find them.
HMS GLASGOW FALKLANDS 1982
FROM THE DIARY OF R GUYATT (UNLESS STATED) (Slightly edited in places)
Note: - All times are UK times (ZULU) The Falkland's were 3 hours behind. It was decided
that to save any confusion that Zulu time was to be used throughout the confrontation.
All events were as given to us, the ships company, over the ships tannoy system by the Captain.
SATURDAY 1ST MAY 1982
0620. GLASGOW first ship into the 2oo mile exclusion zone
0720. Vulcans reported to have bombed Falklands air strip
1035. Action Stations 2 aircraft (A/C) at 100 miles
I044 LA/C turning back to the East .
1125. Fall out from Action Stations
Action Stations, 2 Mirage and 1 Etendard at 100 miles, closing from the West
One Harrier returning with slight damage from raid on Falklands
Mirage dropped their load and Etendard fired rockets/exocet at 100 miles when pounced on by
CAP A/C
1140. GLASGOW launches chaff, 4.5 fires its first rounds in anger
1142. Enemy A/C turning away to the West. Harriers returning from Falklands raid
1148. Intelligence reports large number of A/C taking off from mainland Argentina. Estimated
arrival time 40 minutes. GLASGOW first in line
1150. Harriers all back safely from bomb raid and preparing for role as CAP
1244. Torpedo reported a stern of main body.
1245. Torpedo astern of main body found to be Yarmouth's unifox.
1247. A/C 200 miles to the West and closing.
1252. A/C 180 miles to the West of us.
1255. Fired chaff1
1302. A/C range 90 miles 2 Mirage, 2 Etendard.
1303 3" missile fired
1305. A/C backing off, having launched exocet at about 100 miles
1311. Next air strike at 150 miles to the South of us and closing.
Alacrity in pursuit of possible submarine
Harriers at the raiders at a range of 120 miles
1327. Dog fight taking place at 116 miles, two more Harriers waiting to join in.
1329. Air raid warning yellow.
1332. Relax at action stations.
1400. Next raid coming in at 250 miles, on anti-flash.
1401 We launch chaff.
1406. A/C at 160 miles coming in from the South.
1417. A/C range 100 miles, two Harrier interceptors in range.
1424. Relax anti flash.
1445. Relax at action stations, reduce to state one.
1500. Action Stations.
1502. Raid coming in from the North West
1511 Range of A/C 100 miles
1515. Raid coming in low and being covered by Sea Dart.
1519. CAP missed incoming A/C therefore making an invitation to our Sea Dart.
1521 Chaff fired.
1530. Revert to NBCD state two condition Yankee.
1538. Enemy A/C being intercepted by Harriers over Port Stanley.
1547, Revert to NBCD state two condition Yankee.
1550, Fall out from Action Stations.
1945, Action Stations, large format of A/C coming in from the South.
1947, Glamorgan hit, one casualty on Alacrity, no damage to Arrow.
1949. Glamorgan reports another wave of A/C coming in, bogies low.
1956 Fire in our After Engine Room.
1957, No fire in our After Engine Room.
1957. Bogies low on Glamorgan reported as an interceptor Harrier returning. Alacrity claims one
Mirage and a Harrier claims another.
2006. Enemy A/C returning home.
2010, 3 Argentinian Canberras coming in low over the Falklands.
2017, CAP engaging Canberras at low level.
2038. Possible raid coming in from the West at low level.
2043. One Canberra splashed by Harriers, the others are heading our way, 40 miles to go.
2055, Remaining Canberras on the run.
2056. Relax at Action Stations.
2106. Revert to NBCD state one condition Yankee.
2130. Revert to NBCD state two. Fall out from Action Stations.
SUNDAY 2nd MAY 1982
1057. Sunrise (we are at ZULU time) we wait possible air strike.
1230, Sandwiches and soup for lunch while closed up at Action Stations.
2255. Conqueror torpedo's the Argentine cruiser General Belgrano with two "fish".
2300, Belgrano reported as severely damaged, believed sinking.
2355. GLASGOW and Coventry's Lynx armed with Sea Skua take off to intercept 3 corvettes heading
in our direction.
???? Lynx returns., no action taken.
MONDAYS" MAY 1982.
0130. Three corvettes to North of Falklands.
0415. Lvnx scrambled to take out ship that has opened fire on a Sea King. 3455. Coventry's Lynx fires two
Sea Skua into unidentified target. Target blows up, sea a mass of flames. Target believed to be Argentine
tanker. 0455. General Belgrano reported to be limping back to Argentina.
0500. GLASGOWs Lynx fired on by burning tanker after going in to pick up survivors. Lynx fires two Sea
Skua in reply. Two direct Sea Skua hits. 0600. Lynx returns, low on fuel. 2050. "NEWS FLASH"
General Belgrano reported sunk.
TUESDAY 4™ May 1982 Gary Eaton's 22* birthday
0845. Code word TARZAN" received. Signifying successful Vulcan bomber raid on Falklands.
1400. Action Stations Two contacts reported coming in low, Chaff launched CAP sent up to investigate.
1430. Reports coming in of damage to Sheffield.
1440. Yarmouth reports missile flying overhead.
1442. Missile hits water half a mile astern of Alacrity.
1445. Periscope spotted. GLASGOW fires torpedo decoy
1450. Loud explosion. Either our decoy hitting them or their torpedo hitting our decoy.
1500. Quick sighting on surface...We find nothing.
1505. Sheffield reported to have been torpedoed.
1603. Sheffield reported hit by Exocet and not torpedo. Other Exocet reported splashed astern of
Alacrity. 1615. Sheffield on fire.
1750. Fire in Sheffield out of control, abandon ship, Survivors being lifted off by helo and Alacrity.
NOTE. Between the hours of 1400 and 1800 there were contradicting reports flashing the airways to
exactly what was happening. The times and events are as the Captain reported over the ships
intercom to the ships company during this period.
1845. Action Stations. Radar contact North West of Falklands. Chaff fired.
1850. Contact not positively identified.
1940. Detached from main group to provide air cover for ships attending Sheffield.
2020. In position 10 miles from Sheffield and ships taking on survivors. 15 miles North West
wreckage spotted, believed to be the possible submarine contact from this morning. Buzz going
round ship that when this morning's contact was made Sheffield was told to disregard.
We fired Chaff, she never and she was hit. HMS GLASGOW, Sheffield's sister hip, detected Argentine Jets
inbound to the fleet. GLASGOWS electronic warfare support measures (ESM) equipment detected the Exocets
"seeker" radar, which meant that an incoming missile or missiles were heading for the ships. GLASGOW
radioed the news to the anti-air warfare coordinator on beard the carrier Invincible but,
unfortunately, the coordinator dismissed the report as one of many false missile alarms received that same
morning. HMS SHEFFIELD. Meanwhile Sheffield's radar did not pick up either the incoming planes or missiles because, at that precise moment, her satellite communication terminal was in use and that prevented the
on board ESM equipment from operating. The satellite communications link, therefore, proved incompatible
with the ships anti-missile radar, although neither the Type 965 radar or the Sea Dart missiles carried by
Sheffield were really compatible
LOST SHIPMATES
CONTACT SECTION FOR RN/WRNS/RM
HMS Arethusa Mr Tom Sawyer
North Yorkshire YO62 4BG
Association of Wrens
London SW1P 2YY
6 Sycamore Close, Slingsby
Mrs Jane Hardie 8 Hatherley St
020 793 0111
HMS Bristol Mr Martin Shurmer 4 Barn Meadow Rd
Winchcombe GL54 5QA mjshurmer@hotmail.co.uk
Castle Class/ Frigate Association Mr Mike Biffen 81BeakesRd
Smethwick, West Midlands B67 5RS 0121 429 3895
HMS Cavalier Mr R Hunt 37 Main Rd
Ratcliffe, Culey, Atherstone CV9 3NY
HMS Crane Mr Joe Smith 10 Ashcroft Ave
Salford M6 7AW
01617364918 crane.bird@tiscali.co.uk
D Boats Mr Mike Smith 206 Main Rd Clenchwarton
Kings Lynn PE34 4AA 01553 765530
RN Electrical Branch Association Mr Mike Crowe 7 Heath Rd, Lake,
Sandown, I.O.W P036 8PG mike@rneba.org.uk
HMS Glory Association Mr.P.Williams 18 Springfield Rd. Swindon
SN1 4EP 01793531426 patrickwilliams@waitrose.com
HMS Kenya Association Mr J. C. Rickwood, 30 Maypole Drive,
Stourbridge DY8 3TZ 01384 393235
HMS Llandaff Mr Kevin Wood, 178 Sutcliffe House,
Addison Way Hayes UB3 2DJ 0208 581 5693 kevin.wood@blueyonder. co.uk
Wessex O G S Mr,B S Jarman 50 St Johns Rd, Locks Heath, Southampton
S031 6NF 01489 574010
HMS Ocean. Association Mr. P. Parker. 10 Cranberry Close. Leicester.
LE3 3DL. 01162892040
HMS Phoebe Mr. Roy. Pavely, 3 Bridge Close, Didcot, OX118DU
Tel: 01235 211501 r.pavely@ntlworld.com www.hmsphoebe.co.uk
Queenborough & District Naval Ensign Association Mrs, D. Dickson.
2 St Agnes Gardens. Sheerness. Kent. ME12 1XN. .01795 660971
dd@sheppey001.fsnet.co.uk
HMS Faulkner Mr. C. Heller. 89 Bowers Rd, Benfleet, SS7 1BH
HMS Fiji Mr. Thomas. Lipscombe. http://hmsfiji.onweb.cx/
FAAA Mr. H. Powell. 2 Enticott Close. South Tankerton. Whitstable.
CT5 3ET. 01227 273322
14 Carrier Air Group Mr. Ken. Lambert. 17 Walgrave. Orton Malborne.
Peterborough, PE2 5NR. 01733 234655
HMS Ganges Devonport Division Mr,Baz, Downing-Waite,35 Haroldsleigh Ave
Crownhill, Plymouth, PL5 3AW, 01752 771983 bazval@btinternet.com.
HMS Glasgow Mr. Garry Eaton 10 Elderwood Ave
THORNTON Cleveleys FY5 5EQ 07864 712 776 geaton8@aol.com
RN/RM Oxford & District Association Mr. Jim. McRostie.55 Stanway Rd.
Oxford.0X3 8HY
RN Engine Room Assoc Mr Robert Styants10 Witten Bank Narrow Lane
Halesowen B62 9PL
RNA Basingstoke Mr K Johnson 10 Derwent Rd Basingstoke RG22 5JB
01256 325762
Project MTGB 718MrPeter Webster MMN 17 Hillfield avenue Wembley south HA0 4JR
02087955056
Sunderland RNA Mr Robbie Robson 12 Rainton St 0ld Penshaw DH4 7HQ
0191584 7058
RNA Llandudno Miss.S.Jones Flat 6 12-16 Clonmel St Llandudno LL30 2LE
RNA Uxbridge Mr Martin Zac 26 Austin Way Uxbridge UB8 2RQ 01895 230071
FISGARD ASSOCIATION Mr Des' Goodwin, 36 Southbrook Road, Langstone,
Portsmouth, PO9 1RN.
Royal Naval Writers Association Mr Les Heyhoe Membership Secretary 112 St Vincent Rd
Gosport Hampshire, PO12 4RF
HMS Sheffield Association Mr Gordon Buttress 64 Green Lane, Coleshill Birmingham
B46 3LU Tel:- 01675 463614 Email gordonbut@btinternet.com
RN Patrol Service Assoc (Nth London) MrCrago Hedley Tenpenny Cottage
Mill Close ,Nash Mills, Hemel Hempstead HP3 8AD 01442 241217
Wetherby RNA Sec Mr Richard 41 Glenfield Ave Weatherby LS52 6RH
Survey Ships Association Mr. P. Erskine. 17 Eliza McKenzie Court, Lindisfarne
Close, Cosham Portsmouth PO6 2SB (023) 9232 4795
. secretary@surveyships.org.uk
http://www.surveyships.org.uk
Trowbridge White Ensign Club Mr, M, Wilmot. 11 Martins Lane. Keevil.
Trowbridge. BA14 6NA.
HMS Unicorn Mr. C.G. Smith. 9 Barratts Close. Bewdley.
Worcestershire DY12 2ED.
Royal Navy Regulating & Police Association Mr.T.Hadley 7 Delamere Rd Southsea P04
ton34avf@ntlworld.com
0JA 02392738902
RNPSA Mr. Leo.Whisstock.133 Corton Road Lowestoft, NR32 4PR.01502 584555
LCT 170 Association Mr H. F. Porter. 22 Snakes Hill, Navestockside,
Brentwood. Essex. CM14 5SA
H.M.S. Broadsword Association Mr. T. Lee. 61 Bush Avenue. Little Stoke.
Bristol. BS34 8NE
tjlee61@hotmail.com
H.M.S. Cambrian Association Mr D. Guest. 51 Atherstone Road. Stoke on Trent
Staffs. ST4 8JU. 01782646033
.daveguest@madasafish.com
H.M.S. Peacock Association Mr E.T. T. Collier. 8 Aston Lane. Henley on Thames
Oxon RG9 3EL
01491574241
RNPSA(National), Mr J.J. Dunn. Sparrows Nest, Lowestoft, NR32 1XG.
AJEX Foundation Mr J Weisser, Shield House, Harmony Way, Hendon NW3 2BZ
020 8202 2323 Fax 020 8202 9900
HMS Cardigan Bay Association Mr Gordon Green 1 Craven Rd Cleethorps
DN35 7SQ
Tel :- 01472 357639
HMS Mohawk Association Mr Ian Hill,15, Lightfoot Lawn, Southsea, Hampshire,
PO4 8HX. thelmaturnerhill@hotmail.com
HMS BULWARK* ALBION & CENTAUR ASS'N Mr M. Noonan,31 WORSLEY STREET,
Southsea PO4 9PR.
Mrs.K.Townsend, Southport R.N.A. The Conservative Club Bath ST, Southport, Merseyside
PR9 0DA
H.M.S. Ceylon Association Mr Tony Mendoza. 5 Heidelberge Rd,
Southsea PO4 0AS. 02392837003
HMS Brazen Association Mr Gareth Honeywood Three Score Norwich NR5 9HF
01603 742618
H.M.S. St Vincent Association Mr K. Cast. 11 Pilgrims Way.
Hill Head, Hampshire, PO14 3LX
H.M.S. Tiger Association Mr B. Joy.237a Tithe Farm Court ,Alexandra Ave,
Harrow, Middx, HA2 9DN. 02O8864 0978 navy.bj3@ntlworld.com
H.M.S. Newcastle Association Mr B. Joy.237a Tithe Farm Court ,Alexandra Ave,
Harrow, Middx, HA2 9DN. 02O8864 0978 navy.bj3@ntlworld.com
Green Berets (RM CDO)Association Mr.P. Miller 17 Church Lane,.Deal ,Kent.
CT14 9QG pdustymiller@hotmail.co.uk
Maritime Steam Restoration Trust Mr,M Tattersall 39 Fairfield Hebden Bridge
West Yorks HX7 6JB sailor1000@tiscali.co.uk
Wessex O G S Mr,B S Jarman 50 St Johns Rd, Locks Heath, Southampton
S031 6NF 01489 574010
Medway QueenMr J Kempton Project office, Chillingham Pier Pier Approach road,
Gillingham NE7 19X
Light vessel 21 Mr Gary Weston 80 Maidstone Rd Rochester Kent ME1 3DE
07796 177237
Royal Naval old comrades club Mr Michael Dodd 86 Lake Road Portsmouth Hants
PO1 4HF 023-92-820397
Wetherby RNA Sec Mr Richard 41 Glenfield Ave Weatherby LS52 6RH
FISGARD ASSOCIATION The Secretary Royal Maritime Club Queen Street Portsmouth,
PO1 3HS
Costal Forces Veterans Association (London Branch) Mr E Dibley 13 Marlins Turn,
Hemel Hempstead Herts HP1 3LQ
HMS Relentless Association Revd John Mills 35 Hendrie Road Holt Norfolk NR25 6RR
01263711760
Royal Naval Association Mr Paul Quinn Room 209,Semaphore Tower (PP70),
HM Naval Base, Portsmouth PO1 3LT 02392 722983
MrH.C.Jongewaard Stichting Promotine Maritieme Tradities Stichting P.M.T,Postbus 37670
Amsterdam,1030BH
Issue: Former forces to get help with housing and New veterans' helpline number
Summary: Thousands of veterans are set to benefit from £40 million of funding for nationwide
housing projects. Ex-armed forces personnel in need of housing will be able to benefit from
funding for life-changing accommodation initiatives across the country, Defence Minister Anna
Soubry has announced yesterday, 4 February. The new funding, guaranteed through LIBOR
(London Interbank Offered Rate) fines imposed on banks, has doubled the total amount the
government has given to armed forces’ and veterans’ charities through this scheme, which is
part of the nation’s commitment to the armed forces covenant.
Veteran’s helpline: Yesterday also saw the launch of the new veterans’ helpline number to
ensure that veterans facing any housing difficulties will be able to seek help at any time. The
new number, 0808 191 42 18, has been improved to become more memorable for veterans, with
extended operating hours to provide support for any callers in crisis. At the same time, the Veterans UK helpline has extended its opening hours to 0730 to 18:30 on working days, but to
1700 on Fridays. In addition to the extended working hours the Veterans UK helpline now also
has an out of hour’s option to connect callers in urgent need to either the Combat Stress or Samaritans’ 24hr helplines. The new number is free to call from landline phones and MOD is
working with industry to make the new number also free to call from mobile phones, it is hoped
this agreement will be in place by the summer.
The Veterans’ UK helpline has operated very successfully for many years, predominantly supporting queries around pensions and compensation claims but the helpline also helps signpost
people to other parts of government or the charitable sector for help where appropriate.
Intranet News: http://defenceintranet.diif.r.mil.uk/News/BySubject/
DefencePolicyandBusiness/Pages/Formerforcestogethelpwithhousing.aspx
REGULATING & RNPA
REUNION W/E
@ Portsmouth 6& 7th October 2012
Contact Willie Dick 02392345228
Email;- maawgd@sky.com
H.M.S CRANE (1943-62) U23/F123
Reunion/A.G.M. at the'
GATEWAY HOTEL' NOTTINGHAM
Friday 28th - Sunday 30th September 2012
Contact Tony Nuttall 0115 9526363 or
crane.bird@tiscali.co.uk for details.
HMS LLANDAFF REUNION 2012
Being held in Eastbourne
Friday12th - Monday15th October.
Contact Slinger Wood on 0208 5815693
or 07961124459 for further details.
HMS GLASGOW C21/D88
Tower House hotel
Bournemouth
From Fri 17th April-Mon 20nd April 2015
More details from GARY EATON geaton8@aol.com
HMS St Vincent Association 2014 Reunion
The Royal Beach Hotel, Southsea
Saturday 12th Oct 2014
(AGM at St Vincent College, Gosport on Saturday 6th October)
Details from Kenneth Cast:Tel: 01329 668 464
Email:Suke1202@Hotmail.co.uk
Survey Ships Association2014AGM & Reunion
Coniston Hotel Sittingbourne
Friday, 24 October-Monday the 27th of October
3 night package £164 2 night package £119 1 night £59
Gala night dinner only £29
Contact Mr Joe Erskine, 17 Eliza McKenzie Court, Lindisfarne Close
Cosham PO6 2SB (023) 9232 4795
secrtary@surveyships.org.uk
details http://www.surveyships.org.uk
FEDERATION COUNCIL
PRESIDENT
ALAN MERCER
89 ROYAL AVENUE WIDNES
WA5 8HJ
SECRETARY
12 RAINTON STREET
(GLASGOW)
0151 4228026
ROBBIE ROBSON
(GANGES)
OLD PENSHAW
DH4 7HQ
0191 5847058
robbie.fna@virgin.net
CHAIRMAN
17 HILLFIELD AVENUE
PETER WEBSTER MMN (GANGES)
WEMBLEY SOUTH HA0 4JR
02087955056
mtgb718@sky.com
VICE CHAIRMAN DAVE POYSER
(GANGES)
76 MANSFIELD RD
EDWINSTOWE
NG21 9NH
01623822079
davepoyser@supanet.com
TREASURER GEORGE JONES,
12 NIGHTINGALE WAY SAINT NEOTS PE19 1UQ
02088459568
longhairgtjay@hotmail.co.uk
EDITOR .WEBMASTER.
MEMBERSHIP,SEC
BRIAN JOY
(HMS TIGER)
237A TITHE FARM COURT,
ALEXANDRA AVE
02088640978
HARROW
MIDDX
HA2 9DN
navy.bj3@gmail.com
TERRY WOODWARD
166 REPPS ROAD MARTHAM
GREAT YARMOUTH
NR29 4QZ
01493748116
tfwoodward@sky.com
MINESWEEPER CRESTS
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Contact Dave Poyser
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Robbie.R.
That`s one more year come and gone and here we are into 2015. It is not
too far into the future and another AGM weekend is nigh, which, as has been promulgated is on May 8th to the 11th at the Grand Burstin, Folkestone. There was a short period of two weeks last year when the use of the Hotel for the boarding of immigrants was
in the news. This, as said, was for those mere two weeks only and that situation is well
and truly in the past and done with. It is assured that that is most certainly not the case
now, nor will it be, most certainly, whilst we are there. Point being here is that if anyone
has held back from booking due to the aforesaid possibility of a repeat of such a happening I put my own assurance that it will not be so. Anyone requiring booking form/s
contact Brian, or me. Simple fact of the matter is that we have a good deal of a 3 night
weekend at £96 pp, which is extremely commensurate in light of some prices being paid
for similar weekends.
Next and very important to me is that there are a number of Associations who are seriously considering winding up their organisations this year and
promulgating the fact that this year will be their last reunion. Reasons for this are usually that there is now no one to do the organisation of either a reunion, or the Association.
This may be due to varied causes such as age, lack of members, ill health, or just no one
with the knowledge or ability to carry out such tasks. It must be stressed that there is
help available in this situation and all that is required is that organisations in said situation contact the FNA and ask. Short word ask, but much can be and is achieved with it.
If anyone is a member, or knows someone who is, of such an organisation/association in
this situation and would like/prefer it possibly live on please get in touch, as it is what
the FNA is for.
CONA appears to be doing very well and going ahead with a
fairly good head of steam, or should I say, with turbines running smoothly, or whatever
it is turbines do. The web site is now well established and on that point I would take the
opportunity to raise the awareness of our own FNA Website, which is undergoing the
process of a revamp and updating. This, I am assured will be quite soon, the web address
will `Not` change and all will be alerted through the GE, or other medium when necessary. Back to CONA and the rather important point of funding the organisation has been
debated, as without funds in any situation you actually go nowhere. Personally I see no
problem with all member associations paying a subscription payment, which is after all
the norm in such organisations. Fact is we cannot continually ask for hand-outs from
here or there. However, my own opinion and it is for associations themselves to decide
the way to proceed.
Most important point of all of this is that associations are heading on the
right course and at last beginning to make what appears to be an extremely
good attempt at working together. Exactly what the FNA has been working at
since 1991.
Last but definitely not least, I would like to again request that those
who receive a copy of the Guardian Ensign please pass it on to your Members,
as that is what it is for. If a copy is required by email, Brian, Mem/Sec` and
Ed`, will be most happy to comply with your wishes.
Next Council Meeting, April 18th at Manvers Arms, Edwinstowe, Notts`,
Project MTGB 718
'Easyfundraising'
My fellow members of the FNA,
Please find enclosed in this issue of the 'Guardian Ensign' a leaflet
regarding 'Easyfundraising' and how you as individual members
and Associations can support Project MTGB 718 for free!!
All you have to do is follow the instructions on the leaflet and then
every time you or your good lady shops on-line the company that
you purchase your goods from will make a donation to the project.
So as you can see it's easy and it costs you nothing how good is
that!!
I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the Federation
Council and Mr. Brian Joy for allowing this leaflet to be included.
Regards Malcolm Tattersall
Project MTGB 718 Committee Member.
See our New Web Site At
www.f-n-a.co.uk
I need input from the members for items to go
into the Newsletter Lets have reports from the
Associations or Ships-Company Members
GLADESTINE OPERATIONS MTB718
By Permission Costal Forces Heritage Trust
Dear shipmates
I must apologise for the delay in publishing the
newsletter this is due to the fact that I have been in
hospital again and I am just getting back on my feet
so please excuse me for the delay
Yours Ed
Let There Be No Moaning at the Bar
Old sailors sit
And chew the fat
About things that used to be,
Of the things they've seen'
The places they've been,
When they ventured out to sea.
They talked of the scran
The chef would make
And the shrill of the bos'n pipe.
How salt spray would fall
Like sparks from hell
When a storm struck in the night.
They remembered friends
From long ago,
The times they had back then,
The money they spent,
The beer they drank,
In their days as sailing men.
They remember old shipmates
Already gone
Who forever hold a spot in their heart,
When sailors were bold,
And friendships would hold,
Until death ripped them apart.
Their lives are lived
In the days gone by
With the thoughts that forever last.
Of the bell bottom blues,
Round white hats,
And good times in their past.
They speak of nights
Spent in bawdy houses
On many a foreign shore,
Of the beer they'd down
As gathering around,
Telling jokes with a busty whore.
They recall long nights
With the moon so bright
Far out into the lonely sea.
The thoughts they had
As youthful lads,
When their lives were wild and free.
Their sailing days
Are gone away,
Never again will they cross the brow.
They have no regrets
They know they are blessed,
For honouring the sacred vow.
They know so well
How their hearts would swell
When the flag fluttered proud and free.
The underway pennant
Such a beautiful sight
As they ploughed through an angry sea.
Their numbers grow less
With each passing day
As the final muster begins
There's nothing to lose,
All have paid their dues
And they'll sail with shipmates again.
I've heard them say
Before getting underway
That there's still some sailing to do,
They'll say with a grin that their
ship has come in,
And the Good Lord is commanding
the crew.
Issue: Former forces to get help with housing and New veterans' helpline number
Summary: Thousands of veter ans ar e set to benefit fr om £40 million of funding for nationwide housing projects. Ex-armed forces personnel in need of housing will be able to benefit
from funding for life-changing accommodation initiatives across the country, Defence Minister
Anna Soubry has announced yesterday, 4 February. The new funding, guaranteed through LIBOR (London Interbank Offered Rate) fines imposed on banks, has doubled the total amount
the government has given to armed forces’ and veterans’ charities through this scheme, which is
part of the nation’s commitment to the armed forces covenant.
Veteran’s helpline: Yester day also saw the launch of the new veter ans’ helpline number to
ensure that veterans facing any housing difficulties will be able to seek help at any time. The
new number, 0808 191 42 18, has been improved to become more memorable for veterans, with
extended operating hours to provide support for any callers in crisis. At the same time, the Veterans UK helpline has extended its opening hours to 0730 to 18:30 on working days, but to
1700 on Fridays. In addition to the extended working hours the Veterans UK helpline now also
has an out of hour’s option to connect callers in urgent need to either the Combat Stress or Samaritans’ 24hr helplines. The new number is free to call from landline phones and MOD is
working with industry to make the new number also free to call from mobile phones, it is hoped
this agreement will be in place by the summer.
The Veterans’ UK helpline has operated very successfully for many years, predominantly supporting queries around pensions and compensation claims but the helpline also helps signpost
people to other parts of government or the charitable sector for help where appropriate.
Intranet News: http://defenceintr anet.diif.r .mil.uk/News/BySubject/
DefencePolicyandBusiness/Pages/Formerforcestogethelpwithhousing.aspx
Hi Shipmates
This is a request to those shipmates and associations
who pay by standing order, some of you have not updated your standing orders since the membership fees
went up.
The fees are
Associations £15
Ship’s company members £8
For those that have already updated their records I
thank you
For the other members would you please update your
Records
Thanks Treasurer
"HMS ARETHUSA ASSOCIATION 27th and Final reunion to be held at
The Melbourne Ardenlea Hotel, Shanklin, Isle of Wight, on the weekend
of 2nd to 5th October 2015. All former serving members of this ship
and Association and families/guests welcome. For further information
contact - Tom Sawyer, 6 Sycamore Close, Slingsby, York YO62 4BG. Telephone 01653 628171. E.mail; rolandsawyer3@sky.com."
H.M.S CRANE (1943-62) U23/F123
Reunion/A.G.M. at the'
GATEWAY HOTEL' NOTTINGHAM
Friday 18th - Sunday 20th September 2015Contact Tony Nuttall
0115 9526363 or cranebird@btinternet.com for details.
HMS Newcastle Association
2015 Reunion And AGM At
C76
Aztec Hotel
Bristol
D87
Friday 11th Sept to Monday 14th Sept2015
FURTHER DETAILS FROM Shirley Winn
IOW Tours Ltd, 3 New Road, Lake,
Sandown, Isle of Wight. PO36 9JN
TEL:01983 405116
Email: enquiries@iowtours.com
RNEBA AGM &Reunion Weekend
Friday 27th to Monday 30th November 2015
Royal Beach Hotel Southsea
Contact
FURTHER DETAILS FROM Shirley Winn
IOW Tours Ltd, 3 New Road, Lake,
Sandown, Isle of Wight. PO36 9JN
TEL:01983 405116
Email: enquiries@iowtours.com
REGULATING & RNPA
REUNION W/E
Regulating Branch and Royal Navy Police Association is
Friday the 2nd And Saaturday 3rd October 2015
HMS Llandaff 15th reunion 2015
to be held at The Esplanade Hotel Scarborough
Oct 9th---12th Oct
contact Slinger Wood 07961124459 or
e mail kevin.wood@blueyonder.co.uk for details
The HMS St. Vincent Association AGM & Reunion Dinner
is Saturday 3rd. October 2015. The AGM is at St. Vincent College and the reunion dinner at the Royal Beach Hotel,
Southsea. (The reunion is actually over the whole weekend,
commencing Friday 2nd. to and including Monday 5th. for
those who have a long weekend break.)
Email:Suke1202@Hotmail.co.uk
The Survey Ships Association
AGM and Reunion Weekend 2015
4*Menzies Mickleover Court Hotel, Derby
Friday 23rd October – Monday 26th October 2015
Packages include half board ensuite accommodation
and Gala Dinner on Saturday night with Wine Reception &
Live Entertainment. Full use of leisure facilities & indoor pool
3 nights - £189.00:
2 nights - £139.00:
Gala Night Dinner Only - £30.00
1 night - £79.00
Details: - Tel: 023 9232 4795 Email: secretary@surveyships.org.uk Website: http://
Royal Naval Writers Association (RNWA)
128th Reunion Dinner 9th October 2015
Best Western Royal Beach Hotel St Helen’s Parade
Southsea PO4 0RN
For information and details please see www.rnwa.co.uk
or contact the RNWA Secretary
FEDERATION COUNCIL
PRESIDENT
ALAN MERCER
89 ROYAL AVENUE WIDNES
WA5 8HJ
SECRETARY
12 RAINTON STREET
(GLASGOW)
0151 4228026
ROBBIE ROBSON
(GANGES)
OLD PENSHAW
DH4 7HQ
0191 5847058
robbie.fna@virgin.net
CHAIRMAN
17 HILLFIELD AVENUE
PETER WEBSTER MMN (GANGES)
WEMBLEY SOUTH HA0 4JR
02087955056
mtgb718@sky.com
VICE CHAIRMAN DAVE POYSER
(GANGES)
76 MANSFIELD RD
EDWINSTOWE
NG21 9NH
01623822079
davepoyser@supanet.com
TREASURER GEORGE JONES,
34 Rope Bank Ave
Crewe Cheshire CW2 6RP 01270662481
longhairgtjay@hotmail.co.uk
EDITOR .WEBMASTER.
MEMBERSHIP,SEC
BRIAN JOY
(HMS TIGER)
237A TITHE FARM COURT,
ALEXANDRA AVE
02088640978
HARROW
MIDDX
HA2 9DN
navy.bj3@gmail.com
TERRY WOODWARD
166 REPPS ROAD MARTHAM
GREAT YARMOUTH
NR29 4QZ
tfwoodward@sky.com
01493748116
MINESWEEPER CRESTS
Any one interested in the above Crests
Contact Dave Poyser
Details on This page
NEWSLETTER OF
THE FEDERATION OF NAVAL ASSOCIATIONS,
NUMBER 56 June 2015
Registered Charity 1068708
SECRETARYS' BRIEF-
Robbie.R.
A little somewhat belated, due to some unforeseen situations to be dealt with,
but here we are again with yet another AGM weekend/get together ending up more successful than was anticipated. Some problems in the bookings etc`, not due to us I hastily
add, complicated things and actual booking in at the hotel by attendees was a bit up in
the air, again not entirely our fault, being a knock on effect of the original mix up and
the actual invoice not ending up on my desk until immediately prior to the event, however, we got it sorted `tout suite`, so all systems go from thence on. Taking into consideration we were down on numbers this year, due to a variety of reasons the event, as
previously stated, was an enjoyed success going on the reports that have reached me
from those attending. AGM was a quick affair with little to report on, but business dealt
with in usual manner, without any fuss or pomp. We did do a small raffle raising £87,
which considering some of our happy band were `lost in France` was not too bad in my
estimation.
I take this opportunity to repeat my former input, which is important at this
time in my opinion and that is that there are Associations who are seriously considering
winding up their organisations this year and promulgating the fact that this year will be
their last reunion. Reasons for this, as stated previously, are usually that there is now no
one to do the organisation of either the Association or a reunion. The varied causes such
as age, lack of members, ill health, or just no one with the knowledge or ability to carry
out such tasks is generally the problem. We stress that there is help available for this
situation and all that is required is that organisations in any said situation contact the
FNA and ask for advice. Short word, ask, but much can be and is achieved with it. If
anyone is a member, or knows someone who is, of such an organisation/association in
such situation and would like/prefer it to possibly live on longer then please get in
touch, as it is what the FNA is for.
Last but definitely not least, I would like to again request that those who receive a
copy of the Guardian Ensign please pass it on to your Members, as that is what it is for.
If a copy is required by email, Brian, Mem/Sec` and Ed`, will be most happy to comply
with your wishes. Plus, to those Members who may have let slip the fact that their Subscriptions are due, or even overdue, I would request that the wallet come out please, as
nothing actually works on nothing. Ta Much in anticipation. Sec`.
A Travel Agent looked up from his desk to see an old Lady and Gentleman peering at
the posters in the shop window advertising glamorous destinations around the world.
The Agent had had a particularly good week, so had a rare feeling of generosity come
over him. He beckoned the couple into the shop and said, “I know that you are on a
pension and could probably never hope to have a really good holiday, so I am offering
you a fabulous holiday to a top resort at my own expense and I will not take no for an
answer” He then instructed his secretary to make out two flight tickets and book the
holiday to a Five Star Hotel. As can be expected the couple accepted and off they went.
About a month later the old lady came into the shop and the agent asked eagerly, “How
did you like your holiday” “The flight was exciting, the room was lovely, in fact everything was fabulous, but I have one question, who was that old bugger I had to share the
room with”?
Nautical club closure
Dear shipmates, from being on top of the world to depths of despair.
The chap putting the money in the club for the community project to
help returning servicemen reneged when British legion said they do
same job.
No way to survive and will close in 30 days, associations can keep
their memorabilia; the rest to naval museums, any debts will be paid
when club is sold, remainder to naval charities as per the rules.
RNERA will survive in new premises: Reunions and AGM not affected, but will have to sort Xmas party out.
It's difficult for me to let 60 members not on internet before July's
newsletter, so if you know of any I would be obliged if you will tell
them. Best wishes bob.
See our New Web Site At
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Associations or Ships-Company Members
Reunion Folkestone
2015
THE RUM LADS
Hi Robbie
I am Colin Watson from the Derbyshire Submariners, as our FNA rep, I would like to thank you
from all Derbyshire Submariners & your committee for a fantastic weekend down in
Folkestone. Looking forward to next year.
Best regards
Colin Watson.
A Few Jokes courtesy of Derby Submariners
A Gunnery Captain
walks into a bar and is about to order a drink when he sees a Chief
Petty Officer in uniform. He doesn’t have to be an Einstein to know
that the Chief is a submariner. So he shouts over to the bartender so
loudly that everyone can hear: ‘drinks for everyone in here bartender, but not for the submariner over there’. Soon after the drinks
arrive, the Submariner gives him a big smile, waves at him, then
says: ‘thanks’ in an equally loud voice. This infuriates the Captain.
He once again loudly orders drinks for everyone except the Submariner. As before, this does not seem to bother the Submariner. He
continues to smile, and again yells: ’thank you’, in an
equally loud voice. The Captain asks the barman: ‘what is the matter
with that submariner? I’ve ordered two rounds of drinks for everyone but him, and all he does is smile and thanks me’. The barman
replies: ‘he owns the place’.
Three Men
Awaited execution by firing squad in the condemned cell, from which the site
of their forthcoming ordeal could be clearly seen. The first, an Englishman,
was taken out and stood against the wall. As the firing squad raised their rifles,
he suddenly shouted Avalanche at the top of his voice. The soldiers looked
about in alarm, threw down their rifles and turned to run. Taking advantage of
the chaos, the Englishman scuttled away as fast as his legs would carry him and
escaped.
The second condemned man. a Scot, seeing the success of this ploy, when his
turn came shouted Flood with exactly the same highly successful effect,
and off he scarpered.
The third man, an Irishman, impressed by the initiative of his colleagues, determined to follow suit. As the rifles were raised and fingers curled around the
triggers, he shouted ‘
Fire, Fire, Fire
The type 21 class of frigate
th
On the 18 of April a Memorial was dedicated at the NMA to
honour the 10,000 Officers and ratings who served aboard the
type 21 frigates during their time with the Fleet; ( Amazon 169,
Antelope 170 ,Active 171, Ambuscade 172, Arrow 173, Alacrity
174, Ardent 184, and the Avenger 185.) The new President of
“the Type 21 Club”, Admiral Sir Robert Woodard and his wife
Lady Woodard presided over the Dedication of which 90 members attended, Admiral Woodard was Captain of HMS Amazon,
during her second Commission, of which I was privileged to
serve as P.O.Steward , sadly the Ardent and the Antelope rest at
the bottom of Falkland sound, the others have been sold off .
HMS Amazon was the first of the line,
Prior to her commission to the far flung Amazon did Guard ship
in Gibraltar, where we put together the “Amazing Ale Voice
Choir “ and sang carols at the Hospital and the C.P.O.s and
P.O.s mess in Rooke.We returned to UK for the Spithead review
in June 1977 and from there we were off to Far Flung.
It was during this trip that she had a major fire in the Indian
Ocean on her way to Singapore, but good damage control contained the fire and she made it to Singapore for refit and repairs. The Amazon Class of frigates were considered the Rolls
Royce of her time having Olympus and Tyne engines , the Accommodation on board was good.
Admiral Woodard was to become the Admiral of the Royal
Yacht
History Newark Sea Cadets,
T.S. Newark Castle S.C.C.
There has been a Sea Cadet Unit in Newark since before the second world war
they had various locations around the town from a small Nissan hut, to an old
MTB which was berthed were the floating restaurant is now, unfortunately she
broke her back when the river was drained and had to scrapped.
Prior to1991 Newark sea cadets were known as T.S.Cumberland.
The more modern units have been based in schools and then moved onto
an old barge on the river Trent alongside were British waterways offices are
now located . At that time the unit had 10 enrolled cadets and 9 new entries,
there were four staff led by Lt (SCC) Walter Hurst RNR, and a small but effective management Committee led by Lt Austin Edbrooke RN, Rtd, and a Parents and Supporters group led by Mrs Sue Peters, the unit at that time were refitting out the barge , and the inspection report was satisfactory.
However things were to take a dramatic change ,
due to a fire in the buildings alongside the barge , the cadets and were not aloud
down to the barge , and it had to be locked, accommodation was offered by the
TA centre on Sherwood Avenue, and the unit moved ashore for the last time.
The barge unfortunately was then subjected to large amount of vandalism, the
mains generator was stolen which weighed a ton, and had to be lifted out of the
stern, our main training boat was stolen but recovered from Leicester area, the
barge was cut adrift on two occasions , and finally there was a fire onboard,
leaving us no choice but to have the barge scrapped. In 1993 it was decided to
change the name of T.S.Cumberland, to T.S.Newark Castle Which it would
hope would herald a bright future for the unit. The new location while welcome was far from ideal being one room and one office and store. And by 1994
we were down to 9 cadets and 3 new entries. However such was the enthusiasm
of the cadets and staff and her new C.O., S/Lt (SCC) Michael Reeve RNR, that
the unit was to earn its first Efficiency pennant.
In 1995 the T.A offered the unit a large Garage and offices, and a portacabin .
in the compound, and we have been there since that day,
In 1996, unfortunately S/Lt Michael Reeve had to stand down as C/O due to
work commitments
The new C/O Ltcdr (SCC)Peter Clay RNR joined and took Command, and
brought with him Lt (SCC) Gordon Vasey RNR as IstLt, ( Gordon has since
retired, but keeps a watchful eye on the unit as Vice Chairman of the Unit management Committee), Peters history dates back to C/O of Mansfield unit then
on retired list and brought back to take on the Newark unit, and he was to remain in Command until his untimely death in October,2004
What with the death of the Chairman of the committee the previous October,
this was a double blow,that not many units would have survived, but with the strength
of the unit management committee and its recently appointed Chairman, Mr, Dave
Poyser, plus the added benefit of having two strong senior officer’s who were the sons
of Peter Clay, S/lt (SCC) Paul Clay RNR, was appointed Commanding Officer ,
Chief Petty Officer Alan Clay became 1st Lt, and Chief Petty Officer Sue Peters , who
was originally on the Parents & supporters group, joined as staff and became the
Admin Officer, and with her continuity, the wheels of the unit were kept running.
During Ltcdr Peter Clays command, the unit grew to 27 enrolled cadets 6 new entries,
and a junior cadet contingent of 8.
During Peters time we have earned since 2000, three efficiency pennants and six
Burgees in a row, from the inspection this year .
We won the piping competition team for 5 years and individual for 4 years at district
level, also drill competitions in armed guard four times,
Sporting achievements have been five aside football upto National level,
And regatta pulling upto area level in three classes And recently we have started shooting, and have won our first competition at District level During the last three years we
have lost many of our cadets to the Royal Navy, who still visit the unit when on leave.
We now have boats on the Trent, berthing them at Kings Marina during the summer
months, full use is made of the boats and with the addition of our powered Viking ,and
hope to go on to better things, we also do Camping expeditions and visits to the other
units in our District, and also have a strong affiliation with Lincoln Unit. Whose Band
lead our Trafalgar day parade this year.Following Lt Paul Clays move to area staff as
deputy District Officer, we needed to find a new OIC ,this came in the guise of CPO
Phil Nelson during Phils reign we gained a burgee, unfortunately Phil resigned from
the Corp, for personal reasons .
Present complement on the books is 25cadets with a small junior section, We now have
a new Officer in Charge,Petty Officer(scc)Mark Whittaker , A very keen staff of 14
which includes a appointed Chaplain, Capt Jo Justice, of the Salvation Army. One
C.P.O’s and the rest being P.O.s, and Civilian Instructors and trainee instructor We
have a strong Management Committee, and a small Parents & Supporters group, Today we have the same Complement as the post war unit. Our main objective at the beginning of this year is to raise enough funds to purchase a new or nearly new minibus
to be able to carry on visiting units in our area and visit the coast to visit dockyards and
partake in courses. Last year we did not qualify for a burgee or a pennant, but we are
go for the awards and 2013 is a major inspection in july. At this year’s RNP we gained
a Burgee 2011. Unfortunately due to unreconsilable differences with the UMC,
P.O.Whiittaker stood down .
However there is hope on the horizon with our new OIC, Petty Officer
Wayne Marshall , who has been with the Unit since he was a junior having risen
through the ranks, it is hoped that we will go forward to better things and get on the
Burgee trail once again. The O.I.C has since changed to that of CPO sue Peters on a
temporary basis, here’s hoping for a settled period.
Potted history of T.S.Newark Castle SCC
Was originally T.S.Cumberland, changed its name in 1993
The unit was a barge on the river trent near the near buildings
just down from the floating restaurant on the opposite side of
the river,
Due to fires in the buildings close by, we were forced to vacate
the barge and seek accommodation in the T.A.Centre .. in 1994
won its first pennant
The first unit was in what is now Raleigh classroom and had 14
cadets and three staff, the 1st OIC was CPO Michael Reeve,
In 1994, S/Lt Reeve had to retire due to work commitments and
Lt cdr, Peter Clay took over on a temporary basis Lt Gordon
Vasey as his 1stLt.
In early 96 ,the unit moved to its present HQ, where we are today, in 1995 we were down to 9 cadets ,but the cadets put on
such a good show at the Inspection that they were given a reprieve. From that day the unit improved to gain strength.
In 2001 we gained our second pennant, and not dropped below
that standard since.
In 2003,we gained Burgee status .and have remained at Burgee
status ever since.
Sadly in October 2004 our Commanding Officer who came on a
temporary basis in 1994, passed away. The Commanding Officer
became Lt (scc) Paul Clay RNR
The old C/Os son, our 1st Lt is Petty Officer Wayne Marshall,
Lt Clay moved up to District,Officer, and is now a Lt cdr.
The Officer in Charge now is Chief Petty Officer Sue
Peters, in temporary Command.
We now have a complement of 15 cadets and 7 Staff.
Postscript ; there has been a Sea Cadet unit in Newark
since before the second world war , it was then the Navy
League , and in St Mary’s Church you can see the Standards of
the old units, we are now equivalent in complement to the post
war first Sea Cadet unit.
Hi Shipmates
This is a request to those shipmates and associations
who pay by standing order, some of you have not updated your standing orders since the membership fees
went up.
The fees are
Associations £15
Ship’s company members £8
For those that have already updated their records I
thank you
For the other members would you please update your
Records
Thanks Treasurer
"HMS ARETHUSA ASSOCIATION 27th and Final reunion to be held at
The Melbourne Ardenlea Hotel, Shanklin, Isle of Wight, on the weekend
of 2nd to 5th October 2015. All former serving members of this ship
and Association and families/guests welcome. For further information
contact - Tom Sawyer, 6 Sycamore Close, Slingsby, York YO62 4BG. Telephone 01653 628171. E.mail; rolandsawyer3@sky.com."
H.M.S CRANE (1943-62) U23/F123
Reunion/A.G.M. at the'
GATEWAY HOTEL' NOTTINGHAM
Friday 18th - Sunday 20th September 2015Contact Tony Nuttall
0115 9526363 or cranebird@btinternet.com for details.
HMS Newcastle Association
2015 Reunion And AGM At
C76
Aztec Hotel
Bristol
D87
Friday 11th Sept to Monday 14th Sept2015
FURTHER DETAILS FROM Shirley Winn
IOW Tours Ltd, 3 New Road, Lake,
Sandown, Isle of Wight. PO36 9JN
TEL:01983 405116
Email: enquiries@iowtours.com
RNEBA AGM &Reunion Weekend
Friday 27th to Monday 30th November 2015
Royal Beach Hotel Southsea
Contact
FURTHER DETAILS FROM Shirley Winn
IOW Tours Ltd, 3 New Road, Lake,
Sandown, Isle of Wight. PO36 9JN
TEL:01983 405116
Email: enquiries@iowtours.com
REGULATING & RNPA
REUNION W/E
Regulating Branch and Royal Navy Police Association is
Friday the 2nd And Saturday 3rd October 2015
HMS Llandaff 15th reunion 2015
to be held at The Esplanade Hotel Scarborough
Oct 9th---12th Oct
contact Slinger Wood 07961124459 or
The HMS St. Vincent Association AGM & Reunion Dinner
is Saturday 3rd. October 2015. The AGM is at St. Vincent College and the reunion dinner at the Royal Beach Hotel, Southsea. (The reunion is actually over the whole weekend, commencing Friday 2nd. to and including Monday 5th. for those
who have a long weekend break.)
Email:Suke1202@Hotmail.co.uk
The Survey Ships Association
AGM and Reunion Weekend 2015
4*Menzies Mickleover Court Hotel, Derby
Friday 23rd October – Monday 26th October 2015
Packages include half board ensuite accommodation
and Gala Dinner on Saturday night with Wine Reception &
Live Entertainment. Full use of leisure facilities & indoor pool
3 nights - £189.00:
2 nights - £139.00:
1 night - £79.00
Royal Naval Writers Association (RNWA)
128th Reunion Dinner 9th October 2015
Best Western Royal Beach Hotel St Helen’s Parade
Southsea PO4 0RN
For information and details please see www.rnwa.co.uk
or contact the RNWA Secretary
FEDERATION COUNCIL
PRESIDENT
ALAN MERCER
89 ROYAL AVENUE WIDNES
WA5 8HJ
SECRETARY
12 RAINTON STREET
(GLASGOW)
0151 4228026
ROBBIE ROBSON
(GANGES)
OLD PENSHAW
DH4 7HQ
0191 5847058
robbie.fna@virgin.net
CHAIRMAN
17 HILLFIELD AVENUE
PETER WEBSTER MMN (GANGES)
WEMBLEY SOUTH HA0 4JR
02087955056
mtgb718@gmail.com
VICE CHAIRMAN DAVE POYSER
(GANGES)
76 MANSFIELD RD
EDWINSTOWE
NG21 9NH
01623822079
davepoyser@supanet.com
TREASURER GEORGE JONES,
34 Rope Bank Ave
Crewe Cheshire CW2 6RP 01270662481
longhairgtjay@hotmail.co.uk
EDITOR .WEBMASTER.
MEMBERSHIP,SEC
BRIAN JOY
(HMS TIGER)
237A TITHE FARM COURT,
ALEXANDRA AVE
02088640978
HARROW
MIDDX
HA2 9DN
navy.bj3@gmail.com
TERRY WOODWARD
166 REPPS ROAD MARTHAM
GREAT YARMOUTH
NR29 4QZ
01493748116
tfwoodward@sky.com
MINESWEEPER CRESTS
Any one interested in the above Crests
Contact Dave Poyser
Details on This page