No 4 Area
(The South West Flotilla)

Notices

Weston-Super-Mare Branch De-Commissions

Weston - Super - Mare Branch Standard was laid up on Sunday 30th May at 15.00.
3 Standards were in attendance with Shipmate Jim Paterson acting as their Marshal. The Area was represented by the Area President, Area Chairman and the Area Assistant Secretary.
It was a reasonable turn out considering it was the Bank Holiday.
A good Church Service was led by a Retired Naval Chaplain (Ex ERA). Area President Shipmate Howard Jefferies read the Lesson.
There was a tot for all Males with a glass of wine for the Ladies followed by a super buffet.
The Area president said a few words on behalf of the Area, saying it was a sad loss to see the branch go as it was one of our oldest branches, they started off as 'The old Naval Comrades' in 1946 so as you can see they have a long history.
The Church collection will be sent to the RNBT.

3 of Weston-Super-Mare branch members arejoining the Street Branch and several others have already joined the H.Q. roll.

Dorchester Branch Shipmate Pat Knight is presented with the The Jacqui Ward Memorial Trophy

Pat has been an integral and very active member of the branch since its commissioning in 1999 when she became the minutes secretary and 'looked after' the interests of the associate members. Since 2004 she has been a voting member of the committee as the Associate Members' representative. Last year she supported the nomination of her husband, S/M Ken Knight. for the position of Deputy National Council Member.

The Vic Cornwell Trophy

Delabole Branch Standard Bearer Shipmate Clyde Ferguson awarded the No4 (Southwest) Area “Vic Cornwell Trophy”.

Donated by Bodmin branch the trophy is presented to the Male Associate Member who has done the most to further the aims and interests of the R.N.A. During the past year. Clyde came to the branch’s rescue some 7 years ago when the branch members weren’t fit enough to carry the Branch Standard. Clyde has carried it ever since and in fact joined the branch as an Associate member 4 years ago, as has his wife Helen.

Torquay Armed Forces Day

Complimentary taxis are very kindly being provided by Torbay Taxis. Please book in advance, (by 11th June) by calling them on 01803 21 1611

Patient Transport, provided by Torbay Hospital is also available to book free of charge. To request this service please call Conway Hoare on 01803 208862 no later than 11th June or email: Conway.Hoare@torbay.gov.uk

Please note, there is no parking directly on site. The nearest pay and display car parks can be found at Princes Street and Walls Hill. Babbacombe Downs Road itself will be closed, however you will be able to drop off at either of those car parks.

12pm Parade leaves from Oddicombe Cliff Railway (please muster at 11.45am) and proceeds along the Downs, past the saluting dias. Badge presentations and readings will be held at the event site on the Downs.

1-2pm Complimentary refreshments (for Veterans and those in the forces only, paid bar open to all) will be available in the marquee.

2.30pm A Sea Spectacular consisting of a raid on Trininity's four classic sailing trawlers by Somalian pirates. Special Force will then attack them both from the air andfrom fast RIBS, forcing them to make for the beach, where they are arrested.

3.15pm An Air Spectacular consisting of demonstrations by vintage aircraft plus aerobatics.

5 pm Close.

After this time Babbacombe Festival will be providing entertainment in the area. Riviera Brass and Torbay Brass will be performing throughout the day.

A poster for the event can be downloaded here

Shipmate Sally Stacey of the Liskeard Branch presenting the Area with a Cornish Granite Base and Chairman’s Gavel In memory of her husband Shipmate Doug Stacey late Deputy Area Ceremonial Officer.   Sally is pictured with Area Chairman Shipmate John Stewart. photo by Chris Hore

National Chairman and No4 Area's National Council Member
our own Shipmate David White MSM

Shipmate David has been honoured by HM The Queen in the Birthday Honours List by the award of an MBE (Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) following many years of selfless work on behalf of the Association.  A much deserved award for the sterling work David has done promoting the Royal Naval Association

Next Meeting
Saturday 10th July 2010 at Frome

at the Beckington Village Hall
Beckington
FROME
Somerset BA11 6SH

Numbers attending
to
Frome Branch, Royal Naval Association
Sim Fay Lawton Hon. Branch Secretary
3 Langholm Close Warminster
BA12 8EN

Email: faylawton@sky.com

Frome Branch is pleased to be hosting the Area Meeting on Saturday 10 July 2010 at 14.00
The meeting will be held at Beckington Village Hall which is at the North end ofthe village please see attached map.
There is adequate free car parking at the hall.
There will be a bar available on the day plus tea and coffee.
For those wishing to stay over there is a Travelodge (with Little Chef attached) 01373 830371 Foresters Arms 01373830864 and The Woolpack Inn 01373 831244 all provide accommodation and food and are within walking distance of the Village Hall.
Frome Town centre is a 10 minute drive from Beckington which is on a public bus route. Beckington itself is a pretty village and has a nice tour which can be found on: www.beckington.org.uk/the-village/tour.htm, it's worth a look around.
Cheese and/or ham ploughman's lunch will be available from 12.00hrs at a cost of £4.50, orders in advance please by 30 June.
Tea and stickies will be available after the meeting, again please let me have numbers by 30 June, either complete the attached form or phone or email mewhicheveriseasier.anil reply would be appreciated.
Frome Branch look forward to welcoming you to what we hope will be an enjoyable meeting.
Any queries please don't hesitate to contact me.
Fay Lawton Hon. Branch Secretary

A map is available Here

REMEMBER

No Names No Tea and Stickies

DVD - Instructional DVD for Standard Bearers

13.       The No. 4 Area Ceremonial Team of the Association have produced an excellent Instructional DVD on the Ceremonial associated with Standard Bearing.  Copies are available (Price £2.50) from S/M J Paterson, 14 Sunnyside Road, St Judes, Plymouth PL4 9LE
(e-mail jim@paterson1513.fsnet.co.uk)  (Tel:  01752-261646).

35th AREA REUNION
5th/6th/7th March 2010

Venue
Durrant House Hotel, Bideford, Devon.

Click the icon to download the Booking Form

Please print,complete and send to
Reunion Treasurer
S/M Mick Arnold, 35, Larks Rise, FERNDOWN, Dorset BH22 9QU

BOOKING INFORMATION

As last year the booking forms have been modified due to the request of branches who attend, they requested that the monies be paid in two payments. A £20.00 non returnable deposit will be required when booking.

Cost for 2010 is as follows:

Two night package without Sunday lunch will be £108.00
Two night package which includes Sunday lunch will be £120.00
The three night package which includes the Sunday night meal and Monday morning breakfast will be £130.00
Branches within a 10 mile radius may be allowed to attend the Wine Reception, Formal Dinner and Sunday lunch if there is room available Cost will be £40.00 or just the Sunday
lunch £12 00 Please indicate on booking form your requirements with FULL payment

PLEASE DO NOT SEND ANY MONIES BEFORE THE 1ST NOVEMBER 2009
THE BALANCE MUST BE PAID BY 31st JANUARY 2010
PLEASE USE BOOKING FORM ONLY,
DO `NOT' REPEAT `NOT' WRITE AMOUNTS ON THE BOOKING FORM. THE BOOKING FORM IS FOR THE HOTELS BENEFIT ONLY
ALL CHEQUES ARE BE MADE PAYABLE TO THE No.4 AREA REUNION FUND

And send to: - Re-union Treasurer S/M Mick Arnold, MBE
35, Larks Rise, FERNDOWN, Dorset SH22 901.1 (01202 875707)

If you require any further information contact: - Re-union Secretary: Howard Jeffries

Howard (Jeff) Jeffries
Reunion Hon. Secretary.  (Area President)
10. Park Road
STREET
Somerset BA160JN
01458 447530 – Mob.07745 244427 – Email h.jeffries@virgin.net

SHIP REUNIONS