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SOUTH BRISTOL BRANCH
Secretary
Norman Low
The funeral of Brian Neal will take place on Wednesday 12th May at 1300 hrs at Haycombe Crematorium, Bath.
Brian was the Chairman of RNA South Bristol Branch for at least 10 years until ill-health this year forced him to retire. He was a R.N.A. Life Member, Vice President of South Bristol Branch, member of the Algerines Association, member of the Merchant Navy Association, member of the Royal British Legion, Whitchurch branch. He was also very much involved in the production of Talking Books in Keynsham. Brian was a ham radio enthusiast and an amateur stage artist.
Brian served in both the Royal Navy as a National Serviceman and then in the Merchant Navy.
His widow, May, would like a good send off from Royal Navy and Royal Naval Association members. All shipmates and branch Standards would be welcome.
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"Once Navy - Always Navy"
MAYORS ARMS - Clarence Road
ALL MONTHLY MEETING NIGHTS ON
2nd WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH.
DRAFT CHIT
I must go down to the sea again,
It's not that I want to go,
But I found this chit on the table,
That told me it must be so.
Now all I ask is a billet snug,
And a little daywork job,
Many decks from boiler plates,
And the mighty engine's throb.
I must go down to the sea again
To a gay little foreign port,
Where women, and gin and original sin,
Are the favourite local sport.
And all I ask is a Cabaret girl,
And a quart of synthetic Scotch,
And a friendly Patrol to bring me off,
And a mess-mate to keep my watch.
I must go down to the sea again,
Though I'd rather stay on the beach,
To steer a course for a Yankee port
Far from the Stuka's reach.
And all I ask is a fortnight's pay,
A song, and a girl and wine,
And a refit that will last until
The lights of London shine.
Then I will go back to the beach again
And never a wistful sigh
Shall cross my lips when I think of the sea,
Or the wind, or the seagull's cry.
And all I ask is a cosy fire,
A wife, and a pub next door,
Where I'll sit and drink, and make them think,
That through me, we won the war.
Radio Amateurs :-
Mac McGuiness G0RPK, Cork
Alterations by - Brian J Neal G0IUR, Keynsham.
Enquiries to Norman Low 0117-9568184 or Liz’ Norley 01275-836595.
Please help your Committee with suggestions of outings of your choice!
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