Royal Naval Association No4 Area

The Branch held the Annual Croquet Match on Sunday 6th July 2008 at St Kew the home of our President Admiral Alec Weir CB. Thanks to all the Shipmates who supported the event.
It was as well that we had tents erected as the weather in parts well quite a bit proved to be inclement (twas wet). The Bar-B-Que proved popular with Shipmates doing Chicken, Burgers Sausages etc.
Despite some attacking the Doom Bar Beer from the wood there remained quite a lot left at the end of the day, try to help out with the drinking next year lads.

Delabole won the trophy this year the last time we won was in 2002. Runners up and beating the trophy holders from Launceston were St Austell S/M Francis Marley age 88 (89 this year) Life member since 1968,and S/M John Durnford age 88 (89 this year) member since 1973.Both served in the 1939 -1945 war.

Skittles Evening
The Delabole Branch of the Royal Naval Association held a Skittles evening at the Poldark Inn. To raise funds for St Petroc Sea Cadet Unit, based at Padstow the unit accepts cadets from around North Cornwall.
It was a very enjoyable evening, and our thanks go to everyone who helped and attended, and the Poldark Inn for hosting us and their work in setting it up. There were representatives from Wadebridge Branch of the RNA, Delabole Royal British Legion, Delabole Fire Station, Delabole Football Club and friends.

An excellent raffle took place before the final match which was between two teams
from the Football Club.
As a result there is a cheque for £100 for the Sea Cadets. Well Done and Thank You All

Trafalgar Night Dinner 2006

The Branch held their Trafalgar Night Dinner on Friday 27th October
I know a week late but circumstances dictated !
We were pleased to have as our guest speaker CPO (SCC) Helen Truscott the Commanding Officer of Ts St Petroc (Padstow).
An excellent evening was had by all, even Helen, who informed us it was her first time at after dinner speaking.
having been broken in by Delabole Branch we feel that she can be now let free on the world!

The Annual Croquet Match was on Admiral Alec's Lawn at Tipton,
Sunday the 25th June saw a good selection of branches attending,
many thanks to you all for making it a great day.


The Winners Launceston Branch Shipmate Roger Bunbury and on the right Shipmate Richard Hart were presented with the trophy by suprise visitor Vice-Admiral Sir James Jungius KBE	The Runners Up St Austell Branch said they would "Be Back" and they were. Vice-Admiral Sir James Jungius KBE is shown presenting Shipmate Lou Colwill and Shipmate Colin Armstrong with the trophy

The Branch presents a cheque to Tintagel Surf Life Savers in memory of former Treasurer Shipmate Percy Bunt

At the Annual Christmas Dinner the branch presented a cheque for £200
to the Sea Cadet unit at Padstow, TS St Petroc.
Colonel Patrick Hall the Chairman of the Committee and his wife Patricia
who is the Secreatry and Treasurer of the unit were the principle guests.
Colonel Hall gave an interesting talk on the history of the Sea Cadet Corps and the role they play today

The photograph shows Delabole branch Chairman Chris Hore presenting the cheque to Colonel Patrick Hall the Chairman of the organising committee of
TS St Petroc. Rear Admiral Alec Weir CB ensures things go to plan.

The Delabole Branch one of the smallest branches in the United Kingdom. commemorated the 200th Anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar and the life of Admiral Lord Nelson by holding their Trafalgar Night Dinner at the Conservative Club at Camelford. We were honoured by having as our guest Shipmate David White MSM the National Chairman of the Royal Naval Association. Following an excellent speech on the life of the heroic Lord Nelson and particularly the battle of Trafalgar, the toast to the Immortal Memory was proposed by Rear Admiral Alec Weir CB the Branch President

Recently Percy Bunt, a long standing and highly thought of member went on his final voyage. Percy was well known and respected locally. He was extremely keen on the Royal Naval Association and wished it to expand and prosper.

Currently our members range from ex able seamen to Flag rank. We meet on a regular basis at the Poldark Inn on the first Wednesday of each month at about 7.30 pm There is short official administration session at 8 pm, this is followed by a social get together. As we welcome Associate members this means interested partners and others who wish to further the principles of the Royal Naval Association can take part in all of the evening events,

Besides the regular monthly meetings we have other functions, dinners etc. at different venues. Would you believe an annual croquet tournament which attracts teams from across Cornwall.

We have members who previously served on H.M.S.ADAMENT,ANDROMEDA, BOXER,BRISTOL,CENTAUR,COLLINGWOOD,COSSACK, DRYAD,EAGLE, GANGES,GIRDLE NESS, HARRIER, HYDRA, LOCH ARKAIG,LOFOTEN, MANXMAN, MARINER, OCEAN, PEMBROKE, PLYMOUTH, ROTHESAY, SHILLAY, SWIFTSURE, ST.AUSTELL,TAMAR, TRIUMPH, ULSTER, VIDAL, WAVE and other craft not listed.

We support the Padstow Sea Cadet Unit and other maritime organisations. Today's navy keep us informed of their current functions particularly H.M.S.CORNWALL.

At the Branch meeting we were entertained by a few Sea Cadets
and their instuctor from TS St Petroc at Padstow.
The Branch sponsered a cadet to go on TS Vigilant for a week and we were
given a very interesting blow by blow account of daily events.
The branch members were very pleased
that their donation of £125 had given so much pleasure and experience.

We held a "Not a Coffee Morning BUT A Spanish Afternoon"
at The Chairmans home organised by Pauline and managed to raise £180 this event was advertised as being in aid of the Cornwall Air Ambulance and St Petroc Sea Cadet Unit. I'm pleased to announce that nobody fell into my new fish pond. Despite the amount of Sangria consumed.

Delabole Branch Annual Croquet Match
The Branch held the Annual Croquet Match
on Sunday 4th July 2004 at Tipton at St Kew
the home of our President Admiral Alec Weir CB.
The marquee was erected again to ensure that the weather remained fine. The Bar-B-Que was well used and Mrs Weirs snorkers were very tasty according to the National Chairman. The barrel of Sharps bitter was nearly emptied and we all had a great time. Launceston were the winners this year with National/No4Area as runners up.