No 4 Area
(The South West Flotilla)

Notices

APPOINTMENT OF PRESIDENT

ALVP Charles H Thompson Proposed a formal vote of thanks to S/m Howard Jeffries on relinquishing the post of President.

He spoke of the service that S/m Howard had given over the years, taking over from a very distinguished President Ken Kennett, and was ably supported by Beryl. And went on to say we have two things for you, unfortunately the two Whiskey Glasses suitably engraved have not arrived but the item that goes into them has arrived.

He then invited S/m Howard and Beryl to come forward, and then presented the bottle of Whiskey to S/m Howard and a Bouquet of flowers for Beryl. Telling S/m Howard to keep the Jewel of his office as a memento of his time in office.

ALVP Charles then invited S/m David White to come forward as the President Elect and invited the Area Chairman to invest him with his Jewel of Office.

S/m Howard thanked  the Delegates and all the Area Officers. S/m David White, said that it has got to be one of the highlights of any Shipmate to be elected Area President, he spoke of the previous  Presidents and hoped that he would live up to the standard that they have done before him. He thanked Beryl and Howard for their service to the Area for nearly 20 years a fine effort. He stated that when he stood down as Nation Chairman he returned to the ranks but that has lasted only two years. S/m David promised he would do his best to carry on with the efforts of previous Presidents

Photgraphs by former L/Phot Chris Hore ALVP

We deeply regret that Torridgeside Branch will disband with effect 31st December 2011.
The laying up of our standard has been arranged to take place on Sunday the 29th January 2012 at St Marys Church Bideford at 10am.

The Branch Secretary no longer has an e-mail address
so contact please to Shipmate Geoff Percival pg.percival@btinternet.com

Shipmate Ron Tremlett

It is deep regret that I have to inform you that our former Shipmate
National Life Vice President and Area Life Vice President Ron Tremlett
Crossed the Bar Friday evening 18th November 2011
Ron had been in hospital for a few days.
Among his many appointments in the Association Ron served for many years as No4 Area's Chairman and National Council Member

Rons Funeral was held at the United Reform Church, Muller Road, Bristol. BS7 9RE.
on Monday 5th December 2011 at 15.00hrs.
National, Area and Bristol Branch Standards were in attendance, along with a good turnout from the Royal Naval Association led by National Chairman Shipmate Chris Dovey.

Area Deputy Chairman Peter Shoesmith

Peter has recently been subjected to an e-mail attack and all his contacts were informed that he, well here's the message

"I'm writing this with tears in my eyes,my family and I came over here to Makati, City manila,Country: Philippines for a short vacation. unfortunately,we were  mugged at the park of the hotel where we stayed,all cash and credit card were stolen off us but luckily for us we still have our passports with us.

We've been to the Embassy and the Police here but they're not helping issues at all and our flight leaves in few hours from now but we're having problems settling the hotel bills and the hotel manager won't let us leave until we settle the bills. Well I really need your financial assistance..Please, Let me know if you can help us out?
Am freaked out at the moment!!"

Now although this sounds like Peter it wasn't from him and was a hacker attacking his e-mail address book.

Peter now has a new address and it is petershoesmith318@gmail.com

Please amend your own address books.

The Jacqui Ward Memorial Trophy
St Austell Branch Shipmate Sandy Isted is presented with the
The Jacqui Ward Memorial Trophy

Sandy Joined the Branch as an Associate Member on 25th August 1993. She regularly attends Branch Meetings, Functions and RNA outside events. She acted as our PRO for 4 years from 1998. In 1996 she was elected to the Social Committee on which she is still serving. She has continually been an active member for 15 years. In 1999 she was one of the four members designated to organise our 50th Anniversary Celebration which was an excellent event. Sandy put in a lot of time and effort to make it successful. This year for the fourth year she and her husband (Branch Secretary) have done all the planning for a very successful Trafalgar Night Dinner. In 2004 she was elected to the main committee and continues to serve. She then took the office of Treasurer of the Branch in 2007. For the past four years at Annual General Meetings she has produced perfect accounts and kept the funds in a healthy condition, all members voiced their appreciation of her efforts. Sandy is very keen on fundraising, she organises the Raffles at Branch Meetings and has done for many years. She assists the Secretary to erect and attend the RNA Stand for Flag Days and other finance raising events. The Vic Cornwell Trophy S/M David Haigh being presented with the Trophy by RNA General Secretary Paul Quinn Bodmin branch Chairman S/M Mike Frost looks on Weymouth Branch Standard Bearer Shipmate David Haigh awarded the No4 (Southwest) Area “Vic Cornwell Trophy”. David joined the Weymouth branch some 10 years ago. 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.

No 4 Area Standard Bearers Competition Results 12th March 2011

1st S/M   T. Crowter  Sherborne Branch
2nd S/M  M. Morton Bridgwater Branch
3rd S/M   M. Jones      Bridport   Branch
4th S/M   J. Armstrong Dorchester Branch
5th S/M   A. Cartwright   Portland Branch
6th S/M   D. Matthews   (Deputy) Dorchester Branch
7th S/M   D. Newman   Saltash Branch

The Area has been searching for Pennants for presentation and has had samples form Stylish Stitches of Weymouth. They were shown to the branche delagates who attended the Area meeting at Saltash and recieved favourable comments. they can be embroidered with the branch name. and ordered from
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Plaque for those who have died in the Service of their Country

Pictured at Hampreston All Saints Church are Linda and Peter Thornton and Shipmate Mick Arnold.
Linda and Peter Thornton's son Lt John Thornton who was serving with 40 Commando Royal Marines was killed in an explosion while on active duty in Afghanistan on 30th March, 2008.
No 4 Area Secretary S/M Arnold who unveiled the plaque is the County British Legion vice president and also Dorset representative on the War Memorial Trust, which made a substantial grant for the Supplementary Plaque.

Amongst the 10 Royal Marines there most from 40 Commando was the Marine who was riding top gun when John and one other got killed, also included in the picture is Captain Peter Curtis the composer of the Wooten Bassett March.

courtesy
Stour and Avon Magazine

The Mary Hannen Trophy which is awarded to the Branch who has the most Blue Card recruits in a year, as per Year Book was donated by ALVP Charles H and his Brother-in-Law in memory of his Sister. It was presented to Plymouth Branch by ALVP Charles H Thompson	S/M Arthur Gutteridge recieve the Mary Hannen Cup on behalf of Plymouth Branch
S/M Ken Knight is invested with his NCM badge	At the Area meeting held at Frome in July there had been one nomination received for Deputy National Council MemberS/m Bill Dent, (Saltash). It was proposed by Frome and Seconded by Dorchester, this was carried unanimously that Shipmate Bill Dent be elected to this position.
The National Council Member Shipmate Ken Knight (Dorchester has previously been elected.The Badges of Office were presented by The President to The National Council Member Shipmate Ken Knight (Dorchester),
and the Deputy National Council Member S/m Bill Dent (Saltash)	S/M Bill Dent is invested with his DNCM badge

SHERBORNE BRANCH

The members of the Royal Naval Association, Sherborne Branch, would like to thank most warmly everybody who, in so many ways, supported the Garden Open at Bembury Farm on 25th July in aid of Help for Heroes.
It was a wonderful afternoon with lovely fine weather and, due to the great generosity of so many, both on the day and before, the Branch is delighted to have been able to send £2,146.14 to Help for Heroes

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.

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

Area 4 Committee Meeting and Quarterly Meeting to be held on
Saturday 21st January 2012
at the
St Rumons Club
(former R.B.L) Penryn Street  Redruth.

The Redruth & Cambome Branch have the honour of holding the Area A.G.M & Quarterly Meeting on Saturday 21 st January 2012 at the St Rumons Club (former R.B.L) Penryn Street  Redruth.
The following facilities have been provided for us the use of the Upstair's Snooker room for the use of the Committee with the main Meeting in the upstair's lounge.

There will be tea &coffee available along with lunches should S/M's require them. Below is a Menu which you can order from the bar on the day. There may be bar snacks available (pasties baps) but I should ask at the bar on the day. Bar facilities will be available in the Main & Town bars all day.

As this is the First time of holding an Area Meeting in the new Club I need to know how many S/M's will be attending and requiring tea and stickies at least a month in advance as requested by the Club Caterers so please let me know by 21st December. Nil returns would be appreciated if you haven't told me you're coming you won't be victualled.

For those S/M's who park in the club be aware that it is now a pay & display.

MENU

Lunch: Cottage Pie or Ham, Egg and Chips

Buffet: Rolls + Sliced Ham or Beef or Cheese & Onion Rolls, Pasties, Sausage Rolls, Salads, Chrisps and Nibbles

Contact Redruth and Camborne Secretary e-mail jim.watkins45@yahoo.co.uk

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).

36th AREA REUNION
2nd/3rd/4th/5th March 2012

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 2012 is the same as 2011 is as follows:

Two night package without Sunday lunch will be £110.50
Two night package which includes Sunday lunch will be £122.50
The three night package which includes the Sunday night meal and Monday morning breakfast will be £132.50
Branches within a 19 mile radius may be allowed to attend the Wine Reception, Formal Dinner and Sunday lunch if there is room available Cost will be £41.50 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 2010
THE BALANCE MUST BE PAID BY 31st JANUARY 2011
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: - Mick Arnold