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Tickled pink LADY NICOLA Perowne seems to be enjoying herself as sponsor of HMS Shoreham, commissioned at the ship's affiliated port of Shorehamby-Sea. The wife of Admiral Sir James Perowne, she launched the Navy's latest Sandown-class minehunter at Southampton in April last year. She presented the ship with a Darlington crystal bowl to mark the occasion - and in turn received a painting of HMS Shoreham by local artist Eric Hartley. On completion of the ceremony Mrs Katie Guy, wife of the ship's CO Lt Cdr Tom Guy, cut the commissioning cake - made on board by the Shoreham's Leading Chef Jim Weaver - with the assistance of the youngest member of the ship's
company, OM(C) Johnny Pickbourne. The ship had sailed from Portsmouth with 54 guests drawn from her affiliations in Shoreham, including the Chairman of Adur District Council Mrs Liza Mckinney. Open to visitors as part of Shoreham Port Open Day, she entertained 2,000 guests, including some ex-ship's company from the World War II HMS Shoreham. After a well-deserved summer break, the latest ship to bear the name will undergo Operational Sea Training and a Joint Maritime Course before becoming operational at the beginning of next year. Picture: LW(PHOT) Louise Weaver
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Leaders: HMS Jervis, HMS Kelly, HMS Napier HMS Jackal, Jaguar, Janus, Jersey, Jubilant, Juno, Jupiter and Javelin (pictured) HMS Kandahar, Kashmir, Kelvin, Khartoum, Kimberley, Kingston and Kipling HMS Nerissa, Nestor, Nizam, Noble, Nonpareil, Norman and Norseman
London red river rowers FIRST Sea Lord Admiral Sir Alan West was special guest of the Port of London at the annual barge-driving race, commemorating the days when ships' cargoes were discharged on the Thames and moved by oar. The 20-ton ne steel barges are rowed 61/2 miles from the former Royal Naval College to Greenwich Blackfriars Bridge. After a hard-fought struggle, this year's race was won by the Cory's team, with Port of London Authority Marine Service only 10ft behind. Admiral West recalled there had once been an agreement between the Company and the Admiralty that no more than 650 Watermen would be "recruited" by the London press gangs each year - and suggested that the same arrangement might serve the Navy well today ... • Admiral West with the Thames Watermen, in their traditional scarlet "Dogget's Coat and Badge Winner" uniforms Picture: George Cossey
Legion takes over housing advice agency ESHRA, the UK's only referral agency for all ex-Service people and their dependants seeking residential and nursing care, has been taken over by the Royal British Legion. This follows a successful two-year trial period for the EService Homes Referral Agency, funded by the Confederation of British Service and Ex-Service Organisations. ESHRA is available to all exService people and their families, whether they are disabled or elderly and in need of nursing care, or experiencing housing problems such as eviction. The expert team offers impartial advice on care homes, respite and short welfare breaks, independent living and sheltered accommodation in both the voluntary and private sectors. The service can also provide details of retirement housing to rent and buy, as well as advice on funding problems. ESHRA has built links with other relevant organisations, such as Help the Aged and Counsel and Care. "It is the first service of its kind," RBL Controller of
Welfare Terry English told Navy News. "The success of its initial trial period shows just how great the need was for this type of support amongst the ex-Service community. "Many of the people who contact ESHRA have experienced an unexpected change in circumstances that has affected their housing needs. They can often feel overwhelmed and unsure where to start looking for information and advice. "ESHRA is uniquely positioned to assess their requirements and help them take the first steps in finding a place to live that meets their individual needs. "The Legion is therefore very pleased to enable this vital service to continue as part of its wideranging support for ex-Service people."
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