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At Your Service Calling Old Shipmates HMS Triumph: Ex-crew members of the wartime submarine HMS Triumph please contact 0229 823255.

HMS Corfield: George Rouse. 54 Lostwood Rd., St. Austell, Cornwall PL25 4JR would like to hear from old shipmates who were dispersed after the ship was mined off the Lincolnshire coast.

HMS Diana (1954-56): Brian Snow, 226 Kimberworth Park Rd., Rotherham S61 3JG, would like to contact old shipmates in particular Roland Gill, from Hull, and Bruce Pearson, from Manchester.

HMS Obedient (1945-47): Ex-L.TO(LP) Les Cole, 234 Gosforth Lane, Watford, Herts WD1 6PG, would like to hear from any ex-ship's company especially ex-CH.E.R.A. Stan Wingfield and ex-LS H.S.D. (Ping) George Brumpton.

Aladdin, Mombassa 1944: The local RN Communications Sports Club presented the first-ever pantomime in Jan. 1944. Any participants are invited to contact R. H. (Jimmy) James, 18 Sycamore St., Hoppers Crossing, Victoria, Australia 3029.

HMS St. Vincent 250 Class (1937-38) and HMS Nelson 58 Mess (1942-45): ExPOTEL Don Auffret Nirvana, 167 Quennevais Park, St. Brelade, Jersey JE3 86D, would like to hear from old shipmates.

TS Bounty (1941): E. France, 1 Burlington Ave., Thronbury, Bradford, West Yorks BD3 7DY (tel 0274 665980), would like to hear from Robert Standing of Worthing. They entered HMS Victory in 1941 and were signed on into the Navy together in the Wireless Telegraphy Branch. The contingent were transferred to HMS Collingwood on March 29 1941 after a heavy air raid in Portsmouth.

AMC Queen of Bermuda, HMS Valiant; Ex-AB James (Ginger) Devine would like to hear from any old shipmates from the Second World War period. Please contact him at 39 Dufferin Av., Bangor, BT20 SAB, Northern Ireland.

HMS Diana (1945-56): Are you interested in renewing old friendships? A few of the old crew are in touch and looking for others.

Please contact Mr. J. W. Kay, 44 Dundale Road, Liverpool, L13 5TR (tel. 051 228 6035).

HMS Zetland: Mr. W. Carswell, PO Box 524, Ramagate 4285, Rep. of South Africa, would like to hear from any old shipmates.

HMS Howe: Mr. W. Barnwell (ex PJX 427826), 17, Southfront, Walsnead Park, Prescot L35 3PS, would like to get in touch with ex-shipmates who served with him during the last war.

HM Ships Holcombe 2nd Crocus: Ex-Ldg Stoker John Venton, 110 Carlyle Road, Manor Park, London E12 6BS (tel. 081 514 2309) would like to contact with old shipmates and news of HMS Holcombe Survivors' Reunion.

HMS Calendula K28 (1941 Freetown): Who remembers Edwin, an Australian (some say South African): Joined ship Freetown, possibly for passage to UK, Asdic rating? Any information, no matter how small will be appreciated. F. J. Cable, 382 Moorside Road, Flixton, Manchester M31 2TL (tel 061 747 7005).

HM Ships Fisguard and Condor (194851) Artificer Apprentices from Anson Division, in particular Nobby Prior, Joe Cooper and Dave Renshaw are asked to contact Chris Lepper, Anthorn, Horton, Avon, BS17 $QT (tel. 0272 314978).

HMS Ganges 1940: Ex-T.O.V/S Dave Bywater, 29 Jackson St., Toorak, Victoria, Australia 3142, would like to hear from shipmates from V/S Class 222 instructor CYS V/S1 Meech.

HMS Newfoundland (HMS Adventure).

Anyone knowing Ron's whereabouts please contact Dennis Kelly, 43 School Lane, Aintree, Liverpool L10 8JA. Last known to be living in Brighton.

ML237 (1945-47): Ex-AB Ossie Kirkpatrick would like to hear from old shipmates.

Contact him at 48 Annandale Crescent, Lochmaben, Dumfriesshire.

HMS Kemerton (1962-62): Colin Brett, 14 Marquis Gardens, Barnby Dun, Doncaster DN3 1DX (tel. 0302 883331), would like to hear from old shipmates with view to a reunion in Edinburgh Sept. 1992.

HMS Lowestoft (1939-45): Peter Watts, 11 Boundary Dr., Gt. Crosby, Liverpool L23 7UY (tel. 051 924 0977), served in HMS Lowestoft 1944-45 and is hoping to compile a history of the ship. He would be pleased to hear from anyone'who served in her during the Second World War, specially Gunner G E Martin, Warrant Engineer F C Love or anyone on board when she was rammed

by FFS Leopard in July 1942.

HMS Ameer (1943-46): Ex-LS Bob Woodford, 22 Merryfield Approach, Leigh-onSea, Essex SS9 4HJ (tel. 0702 77021), would like to contact old shipmates.

HMS Whitby (1956-57): John Nicholson.

194 Brighton Rd., Lancing, West Sussex BN15 8LJ, would like to hear from old shipmates, in particular ex-stores accountant David Carr.

Singapore (1950-53): Ex-stoker mechanic George Mansey, 15 Barlows Rd., Tadley, Hants RG26 6NA, would like to hear from his best man Norman Lane, last living in the Northampton area.

HMS Pelican (1954-56): M Bradford. Flat 28a High St., Pershore, Worcs WR10 1BG. would like to hear from old shipmates.

HMS Kemerton (1962-63): Colin Brett, 14 Marquis Gdns., Barnby Dun, Doncaster DN3 1DX, would like to hear from old shipmates with regard to a reunion to be held in Edinburgh Sept. 1992.

HMS Bushwood (1944-46): A G Shaill 47a Albany Rd., St. Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex TA38 OLJ, would like to hear from oid shipmates.

HMS Venetia (sunk by mine Oct. 19 1940). Ex-AB Graham New, 144 Beech Ave., Swindon, Wilts (tel. 0793 495815), would like to hear from old shipmates, especially fellow survivor LTel Andrew Wilson, of Kircaldy, Fife.

HMS Albion (1969): Former shipmates of ME Allan Banks please contact Mark Harris, 23 Patridge Gardens, Cowplain, Portsmouth, Hants.

HMS Troubridge (1946-48): Ex-ABST Jim (Dixie) Dickson, 2 Hawthorn Hill, Hamilton, ML3 7LR, would like to hear from Alfie Hedges, last known address Stepney, London.

Stoker Arthur Newton served in corvettes and the destroyer HMS Zodiac from 1935-45. Old shipmates are requested to contact his wife due to his ill health. Write to Mrs I D Newton, 133 St. Anne's Hill, Wandsworth SW18 2RY. HMS Suffolk (China Station 1938): ExStoker J. V. Denholm, 99 The Esplanad Raumati South, Kapiti Coast, New Zealand, would be very pleased to hear from any old shipmates.

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THE ASSOCIATION OF ROYAL NAVY OFFICERS Patron Her Majesty The Queen ARNO, the Officers' Charitable and Social fellowship, is open to all Serving and Retired Commissioned Officers of the RN, RM, WRNS, QARNNS, and their Reserves.

Formed in 1925, ARNO's primary purpose is to assist Members including Honorary Members (the widows of former members) with grants and bursaries from the proceeds of its assets which exceed £1 million, wherever there is a need.

Today the financial advantages of membership comfortably exceed the annual subscription. ARNO offers practical and substantial trade discounts such as a high quality house building and contents insurance scheme at substantial discount and a saving of up to £25 per year on Automobile Association membership, plus legal medical and financial consultations at free or favourable rates.

ARNO also has a programme of social occasions including regional gatherings and a free members' Home Exchange Register. Membership costs £10 per annum or £150 for Life.

For membership application form complete the following: To: Lt Cdr I M P Coombes RN. ARNO. 70 Porchester Tee. London W2 3TP. Please send me details and a membership application form:

HMS York (1936-39): Mr T. S. W. Tice, would like to hear from old shipmates and would like information about two mail boats, the Empress of Bermuda and the Queen of Bermuda. Contact him at 39 Burslery Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN2 3TX. LCT 1333 and 1152: Mr A. T. Wilmot, 91 Mill Road, Caerphilly, Mid Glamorgan CF8 3FE (tel. Caerphilly 883701) would like to hear from old shipmates and from those who served in LCM 177 flotilla whom Mr Wilmot last saw on HMS MacDonal (Troon).

Sunderland Flying Boat DD 834: Mr Kernahan, "Sarona", Bromley Road, Elmstead Market, Colchester CO7 7BX (tel. 020 628 2872) would like to hear from survivors of a British submarine, HMS Severn, Pennant No. 57, which was accidentally bombed by the DD 834 in the Bay of Biscay on June 13

1943.

HMS Daedalus (1940): Jim Hawes, 9 Pikemead Court, Blackthorn Est., Northampton (tel. 0604 415320) would like to contact old shipmates from class 15 Fleet Air Arm Division Pool, Dam. Tec. School.

Newcastle-under-Lyme.

HMS Unbeaten (1940-42): Jack Casemore, Clay Farm, Jackson Road, Bromley BR2 8NX (tel. 081 462 1686) would like to hear from crew members who served in the Unbeaten on her first commission in the 10th Submarine Flotilla, Malta, they could also contact Jack, or Norman Drury. at the CPOs' and POs1 Mess, Blockhouse on October 5 at 5pm or write to the London or Bromley branches of SOCA. HMS Carlisle: Harold Robinson, 13A Charlesway Court, Lea, Preston PR2 1TL, would like to contact Signalman Parkinson who was in the next bed to him in the 63 General Hospital in 1941.

HMS Havelock (1940-45): Jack Tindall, 19 Redbrooks Way, Hythe, Kent CT21 4DN (tel. 0303 268034) would like to hear from any ex-shipmates who have not already contacted him.

HMS Surges K347: Dennis Benson. 313 Dividy Road, Bucknall, Stoke-on-Trent ST2 OBJ, would like to hear from old shipmates with view to a reunion to be held in 1992.

HMS Kenya (1949-52): C. R. (Tug) Wilson, 168 Avon Road, Chelmsford, Essex CM1 2LD (tel. 0245 352 494) wishes to contact the other three Yeoman of Signals, John Kipling, Buck Taylor and Paddy Ireland who served with him in the Far East.

HMS Phoebe: Ex-signalman Ken Lawrence, who emigrated to New Zealand, would like to hear from Nobby Clark, Ted Lunn and Buck Taylor or any other communications staff as he is returning to Britain for a visit in 1992. Contact him c/o D. R. Deaney, 55 Beaumont Way, Hazlemere, Nr High Wycombe, HP15 7BD (tel. 0494 718237).

HMS Theseus: David McCubbin, "Ailsa", 49 Park Avenue, Barbourne, Worcester WR3 8AJ, would like to hear from shipmates from 807 and 810 Sqns who served with him during the Korean War. HMS Mountsbay: R. N. Holder, 10 Harris Court, Hillcrest Road, Hockley SS5 4QD would like to hear from Wally Warnes, Bill Rawlins, Rosey Lee, Sid Draper, Pony Moore, Bogey Knight, Geordie Rowlands and Paddy Wylie with a view to a reunion.

HMS Falcon (1954-55): George Austin (tel. Dursley, Glos. 810666), would like to hear from old shipmates from the A and E Division, especially the soccer team which included Boz Sharpies, Buck Ryan and Lieut-Cdr Button, who was in goal.

Charlie Hayward and Muddy Waters: Eric Warren, 147 Beresford Avenue, Skegness (tel. 0754 67013) would like to hear from his two former shipmates who came from the Merton area of south west London.

African Coastal Flotilla: Any ex-members of this wartime clandestine outfit which operated in the Mediterranean please contact either Sid Kerslake (ex-Coxswain Sidi Ifni and MGB 177) at 28 Homestead Drive, Fteetwood, Lanes. FY7 7NF (tel Fwood 875913) or Chess Hall at 71 Park Ave, Park Estate, Shiremoo Tyne and Wear NE27 OLL (tel 091-2512441). In particular, Guss Izzard is sought.

Coder Ronald Linker (HMS Adventure): Anyone knowing Ron's wherabouts please contact Dennis Kelly 43 School Lane, Aintree, Liverpool L10 8JA. Last known to be living in Brighton.

Over to You Cdr. James Campbell Clouston: For a biography of the late commander, piermaster or the east mole at Dunkirk in May/ June 1940, author wishes contact with anyone who served under his command in HMS Isis or who knew this officer in any capacity either prior to the war or during Operation Dynamo. Please contact Brian Jeffrey Street, 86 Hopwell Ave., Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 2Z1, Canada.

The Royal Sailors Home Club, Portsmouth, is looking for new members. Ex-RN, RM WRENS and QARNNS can enjoy all the facilities Including swimming pool, sauna and Jacuzzi. Portsea RNA meet there on the last Thursday in every month, membership only £6 per year.

Reunions HMS Viking (1943-45): The second reunion will be held in Gosport on Oct 5. Further details for those not on the mailing list, please contact R. A. Duffield, 38 Station Rd.. Broxburn EH52 5QX (tel. 0506 852449).

Russell Cotes Nautical School, Parkstone Sea Training School and Watts Naval Training School: A reunion of old boys is to be held at St Alfreges Church Hall, Straightmouth Street, Greenwich SE10 on Sept. 7. Further details from After Care Section, Barnardo's, Tanners Lane, Barkinside, llford, Essex IG6 1QG (tel. 081 550 8822 ext. 316).

HMS Unicorn: The fourth reunion will take place Sept. 28/29 at Dundee University.

Further details from The Secretary, E. Bosworthick, 3 Arundel Close, Hemel Hempstead HP2 4QR (tel. 0442 55821).

HMS Fisgard (1949): it is hoped to hold a 45th reunion for artificers who joined in May 1949. If interested send a sae to Pat Allerston, 9 Robins Meadow, Titchfield Common, Fareham, Hants PO14 4JL. HMS Windsor A reunion will be held at the wartime base of the 16th Flotilla in Harwich in late September. Anyone interested should contact T. Vann, 19 Thurcaston Road, Leicester (tel. 0533 669200).

Fleet Air Arm Assn: A new branch has been formed in Gloucestershire. Members meet at the Bear tnn, Bisley, on the second Monday at 2000hrs and anyone interested should contact the Secretary, Dick Howell, on Stroud 762783.

HMS Hermes Association: The 50th anniversary reunion dinner will be held on April 9, 10 and 11 1992 at the Royal Fleet Club, Morice Square, Devonport. Those interested in attending contact Peter Baptie, 16 Virginia Close, New Maiden, Surrey KT3 3RB (tel. 081 949 5648).

HMS Ocean Association: Details of membership of the association can be obtained from the new secretary, Mrs J. Knowlson, Burhage Garden Village, Manchester M19 2MR (tel. 061 224 5582).

HMS Sussex (RNR Hove): Ex-permanent staff are invited to an informal reunion at the Home Club, Portsmouth, on September 14. Details from A. W. Bartle on 0273 410068.

Submarine Old Comrades' Association: The Merton Branch are moving to the RNA Club, Heathfield Square, Wandsworth, London SW18, for the next three months while extensive bulding alterations are carried out at the RNA Mitcham. Serving and ex-Service submariners are welcome on the last Friday of each month at 2000hrs. Details from Bob Le'Mon on 081 545 0126.

Fleet Air Arm Assn of Australia: The NSW Division will host "FAA Reunion "92" on May 3 1992 at Nowra and HMAS Albatross. Details from Les Matterson, Secretary of the Reunion Organising Committee, 252 Kinghorn Street, Nowra, NSW, 2541, Australia.

HMS Eskimo (Tribal) Assn. (1939-45) are holding their third reunion at St. Edmunds Hotel, Gorleston-on-Sea, on Sept. 27-30.

Details from Joe Ayton, 0268 785436.

HMS Wescott Club: Fifty years on from the ship being adopted by Morecambe and Heysham during Warship Week, surviving shipmates are attending a reunion and civic reception in Morecambe on Oct. 25-27.

Anyone wishing to attend should contact C. W. Fairweather, Stable Cottage, Colchester Rd., West Bergholt, Colchester C06 3JQ (tel. 0206 240614).

Russian Convoy Club: The next meeting of the North and East Midlands branch will be held at the RNA Club, Coulson Rd., Lincoln at 11am Oct. 26. Any queries please contact Roy Willis, 19 Lindsey Close, West Bessacarr, Doncaster (tel. 0302 538191).

Ton Class Assn: A social weekend has been arranged on Nov. 15-16 at the Falcon Hotel, Chapel St., Stratford-upon-Avon.

Prospective members also welcome.

Further details from Mr Jack Worth, "Amethyst," Lerryn, Lostwithiel, Cornwall PL22 OQF (tel. 0208 872452).

Durban's Lady In White: Following the enthusiastic reception of Perla Siedle Gibson's autobiography a 10-day memorial visit to Durban is being planned for March 16 1992, accompanied by her daughter Joy Liddiard. Return group fare via SAA schedule flight is £675. S.A.E, for details from Sam Morley, 113 The Ridgeway, Northaw, Herts EN6 4BG. Burma Star Assn: Mullion Holiday Park, The Lizard Peninsula, Cornwall, will play host to over 700 Burma War veterans in Oct. For further details contact Sonia Meaden on 0326 240 000.

HMS Royal Oak: Reunion on Friday, October 11 in the Jack Cornwell Bar, RNOC Club, Lake Road, Portsmouth, Service at RN War Memorial, Southsea, 11.15 Saturday, October 12. Service at St. Anne's Dockyard Church, 10 a.m. Sunday, October 13. Details from Mr. H. J. Instance, 26 Southwick Avenue, Portchester, Fareham, PO16 8JE (tel 0705-388960).

HMS Pegasus (1939): Any ex-crew who assisted survivors of HMS Royal Oak in October 1939 would be most welcome at the Royal Oak reunion (Details above).

FIFTY YEARS ON A LOOK-BACK at the wartime operations of the Royal Navy half a century ago this month.

AFTER a brief reduction in merchant ship sinkings, this month's losses, 84 ships totalling 284;000 tons, was double that of August.

In the Mediterranean a major operation was mounted to escort a convoy from Gibraltar to Malta. Codenamed Halberd, this was the third of such convoys in 1941, totalling 39 ships, of which only one was lost.

Principal events included: 7: HM ships Aurora and Nigeria engaged German convoy off North Cape. German cruiser Bremse and a trawler were sunk, two escorts damaged, but convoy escaped.

8: HMS Croorne sank Italian submarine off the Azores.

10: HMCS Moosejaw and Chambly sank U501 in N. Atlantic.

11: HM ships Leamington and Veteran sank U207 in N. Atlantic.

12: Swordfish of 830 Sqdn FAA and 105 Sqdn RAF, based in Malta, successfully attacked convoy off Tripoli.

18: HM Submarines Unbeaten, Upholder, Upright and Ursula co-ordinated attack on three large Italian troop transports off Tripoli. Two were sunk, the third damaged.

19: HMCS Levis sunk by U74 in N. Atlantic.

20: Italian "human torpedo" attack on shipping in Gibraltar harbour.

21: Martlet fighter of 802 Sqnd from HMS Audacity shot down Focke-Wuif attacking convoy in Atlantic — the first escort success. HMS Vimy sunk by Italian submarine in N. Atlantic.

27: HM submarine Trident sank UJ1201 in Soroysund, N. Norway. HMS Springbank sunk by U201 in N. Atlantic. HM submarine Upright sank Italian escort off N. Sicily.

28: Operation Halberd convoy arrived in Malta. One transport lost. HMS Hermoine and destroyers bombarded Pantellaria as a diversion.

30: HM ships Gurkha and Legion sank Italian submarine off Alicante.

Taken from the Royal Navy Day by Day.

Naval Careers Service: The second reunion will be held at the Nautical Club, Birmingham, on October 24/25. Any past and present members of the Naval Careers Service who would like to attend should contact WO2 G. E. Morley, Careers Information Office, 105 Mayflower Street, Plymouth PL1 1SD (tel. 0752 266487).

HMS Ocean Association are to hold their fourth reunion dinner-dance at the Royal Fleet Club, 9-12 Morice Square, Devonport, Plymouth on October 26. Association members and former shipmates will be most welcome. A reunion in Malta G.C. is also planned to take place Saturday March 21 1992. Details of the event are available from Mr R. E. Thompson, 0302 530166, or by sending a SAE to him at 1 Highbury Avenue, Cantley, Doncaster DN4 SAW. HMS Belvoir (1942-46): A reunion of former members of the snip's company will take place on September 14. Would anyone interested in attending please contact either Mr L. Harvey, 46 Thorpewood Avenue, Sydenham, London SE26 4BX or Mr J. Holt, 615 River Street, Box 1453, Port Elgin, Ontario, Canada NOH 2CO. HMS Ceylon (1950-52): After a successful reunion in March it has been decided to form an association. A further reunion is planned for 1992 and shipmates interested should contact Sticks Pratt, 33 Swarraton Road, Havant PO9 2HH. RN Writers Assn. dinner will be held on Oct. 11 at the Royal Sailors Home Club.

Portsmouth, tickets priced £17. Members will be canvassed individually and nonmembers can obtain further details from the Secretary, CPOWTR P. W. Allen, RNDQ, HM Naval Base, Portsmouth (tel. 0705 822351 ext. 25904) or at 47 Lambourne Dr., Locks Heath, Southampton, S03 6UA (tel.

0489 575430).

Corfu Channel Naval Assn.: A reunion will be held at the Cardiff Institute of Higher Education, Cyncoed Rd., Cardiff, on Sept.

13-15. Applications from those not already notified should be made to Doug Frances, 226 Greenway Rd., Cardiff, CF3 8PP (tel.

0222 794870). Membership is open to all who served in the Corfu Channel Incident in

1946.

HMS Neptune (1941): A Remembrance Service will be held at HMS Neptune, Faslane, Scotland, on Sunday, December 19, 1991, for the 766 officers and men who died with the loss of the cruiser HMS Neptune on December 19, 1941. AH ex-Neptunites and families of those lost are invited to attend. Accommodation and meals will be provided. Please contact Ron Coleman, Vasa, East Papdale, Kirkwall, Orkney Isles KW15 1UT (tel. eves after August 12 — 0856-4731). It is hoped that as many as possible will attend this important occasion and reunion. Faslane is very well serviced bv rail and coach.

HMS Cockade (1944-60): 4th reunion to be held at the Clarendon Suites, Birmingham, on Oct. 5 1991. Tickets (asap please) from Harry M. S. Unsworth, 29 Belgrave Road, Newtake Estate, Newton Abbot, Devon (tel 0626-65414) or Dick Taper, 1 Holly Court, Lower Thurlow Road, Torquay, Devon.

HMS Columbine (K94) Old Hands Assn: Reunion Dinner, Oct. 12 1991, at North Euston Hotel, Fleetwood. Details from Jim Heys, 3 Water Lane, Edenfield, Bury, Lanes, BLO OLD (tel 0706-825230).

HMS Cardiff, Ops Dept (1982): Any member of the Ops Dept who served during Falklands conflict interested in reunion in July 1992, please contact Russ Oxenham (tel 0443-237566 ext 217) or Joe Fraser (0685-83672 — after 2030 hrs).

HMS Comus Comrades Annual reunion will be held in the Wedoewood Rooms, Albert Road, Southsea, on Sept. 28. Details from Nick Carter (tel 0302-855882 or 0535-652416).

HMS Renown Assn: 4th annual reunion will be held at Royal Fleet Club, Devonport, on Sept. 28, 1991. Details from Frank Stevenson, 21 Elm Road, Mannamead, Plymouth PL4 7AX (tel 0752 664887).

Wartime Ark Royals Assn: 50th Anniversary reunion will be held in Portsmouth on Nov. 29/30, 1991. Details from Geoff Denny, 25 Andover Lodge, 94-98 Parkstone Road, Poole, Dorset BH15 2QE (tel 0202716673).

HMS Curacoa: 6th annual reunion, RNA Club, Nottingham, noon onwards, October 5,1991. Any Bramhams, Skates, Cowdrays who assisted in rescuing survivors most welcome. Contact Allin Martin, 2 Smythe Road, Swindon Village, Cheltenham, Gloucester GL51 9QU (tel 0242-527393).

HMS Plymouth A reunion is planned for any ex-crew members on board in Glasgow where the ship is now on permanent display. Details from the Project Manager, HMS Plymouth, Govan Road Glasgow G51 1RL (sae please) (tel 041-4271407).

HMS Ajax (River Plate Veterans) Assn: Annual reunion, Wednesday, October 23, 1991. Details from Eric Smith, 18 Will Adams Court, Jeffery Street, Gillingham Kent ME7 1EZ (tel 0634-571608) " HMS Diana Assn. (1956-57): The fifth reunion will be held in the Royal Fleet Club, Plymouth, on October 5-6. Further details from Mr. D. H. Atkinson, 9 Tengrove Ave Torpoint, PL11 2DN (tel. 0752 813342).

Aircraft Artificer Apprentices (1944): A reunion for Keppe! Entry is being planned.

Further information from Tom Hollands, 33 Evelegh Rd., Farlington, Portsmouth, PO6 1DJ (tel. 0705 377378).

River Plate Veterans Assn. are holding their 52nd reunion at the Fortes Crest Hotel, The Hoe, Plymouth, on Dec. 7. Ail who took part in the Battle of the River Plate are welcome to attend. For details write, enclosing s.a.e., to Mr. R. A. Fogwill, 96 Hartop Rd.. St. Marychurch, Torquay Devon TQ1 4QJ (tel. 0803 327262).

1st Destroyer Flotilla (1942-45): The association will hold its annual reunion and AGM on Nov. 1-3 at the Royal Sailors' Home Club, Queen St., Portsmouth. Further details from Arthur Renshaw, 1 Western Ave., Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 7AH 23rd and 26th Destroyer Flotilla: At their last reunion in June five survivors from the battleship Scharnhorst were among those who attended a service at the War Memorial in Southsea and who, along with shipmates from the 24rd Flotilla, were entertained in the WOs' and CPOs Mess, HMS Nelson.

Grenville Division Apprentices HMS Caledonia (1941-45): Fifty years on reunion September at Portsmouth. Those not already contacted tel. Eric Ravenscroft on 0705 482828.

Russian Convoy Club (Anglian Branch): Next meeting, Sat., Sept. 14, at the Branston Sports Centre, Bridge St.. Witham, Essex, at 1130. If lunch required, names to Sec. Mr. G. P. Ward, 15 Peterhouse Ores., Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4HZ (tel 03943 3031).

HMS Orion Assn.: Thurs, Oct. 3, 1991, at the Royal Fleet Club, Devonport, followed

by Naval Base visit on Fri, Oct. 4. Further details from Derek Kent, tel. 051-924 4496.

HMS Tattoo 1943-46: Fourth reunion was held at Portsmouth Royal Sailors Home Club on 5/6 June. Any ex-crew not in touch, contact Arthur (Joe) Rue, 30 East Drive, Blunsdon Abbey, Swindon Wilts SN2 4DO Tel. 0793 724490 for details of 1992 reunion.

River Class: The sixth reunion will be held at the RNA Club, Riverside, Adelaide Rd., Leamington Spa on Oct. 5. Further details from Peter Horrell, Spriddlestone Lodge, Wembury Rd., Wembury, Plymouth

PL9 ODQ. HMS Trincomalee: A reunion is being held for all Wrens who served in the Trincomalee on Oct. 1 at the New Cavendish Club, 44 Gt. Cumberland St., London. Further details from Flip Taylor, Highflyer, 32 Vancouver Rd., Worthing, West Sussex BN13 2BZ.

HMS Charbydis Assn. and HMS Slimbourne: The annual Guernsey weekend will be held on Oct. 4-6 and will include dinner at the Mallard Country Club and a parade to Foulon Cemetery. Details from Jim Duckworth, 87 The Hove, Murdishaw Runcorn Cheshire WA7 6EE (tel. 0928 718109).

HMS Dorsetshire Assn.: A 50th reunion will be held at the Dorchester, London, on April 4-5 1992. Old shipmates or relatives interested in attending should contact Burt Gollor, 3 Coltishall Close, Nr. Ernesettle, Plymouth PL5 2PA (tel. 0752 360478).

Britannia Royal Naval College: A reunion for all officers who joined on Sept. 18 1966 will be held at BRNC on Nov. 16-17. Further details from Sec NavSec, 116 Ripley Block, Old Admiralty Building, Spring Gardens, London SW1A 2BE (tel 071-218 28161 6047).

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he §ailor and h^ family Did you know "Aggies" has been helping the sailor and his family since 1876? The sailors of the day asked her to provide them with a "Pub with no Beer", as near to the dockyard gates as possible.

Today's Rests in: Devonport, Portland.

Portsmouth, Rosyth, Rowner and St. Budeaux provide ictivities such as TV, Snooker, Jquash, _Badminton, five-a-side football, Computers, lounge Coffee Bar etc., to a chat with the Missioner and his wife. ^ When you next .'.sV j have a run ashore, i

why not give the one in your port a try?

Family accommodation is available at Rosyth, ring Inverkeithing 413770. Accommodation is also available at Portland ring Portland 821446.

The RSR is funded by gifts, covenants, grants, legacies from the sailor and the general public.

Please help RSR to continue to help you. Why not think of a gift through the Give As You Earn Scheme. For more details write to the General Secretary, Royal Sailors' Rests.

2a South Street.

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