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Doc Savage Location: United Kingdom	posted: 30.05.2010 12:31 Morning Gents, this is the first chance Ive had sinece the reunion to put pen to paper so to speak. What withstating a new job and all. I would like to take this oppertunity to thank all those who attended the reunion weekend and those who traveled down on the Sunday to be at the service. My thaks go out to all who took part in the service and to Nobby in particular for the order of service. Well done to all concerned. We held a meeting on the saturday evening to decided on next years reunion, which will be the weekend of the 20th May 2011 in the city of Coventry. I am about to right to the Sec of Coventry RNA and to the Lord Mayor, to set up what i hope wil be a great weekend and a full blowne service on the Sunday. The committee also have plans for the Cov and Broadsword to Have a joint reunion in 2012 the 30th an. This was surgested by Broadsword shipmates who joined us on the Saturday evening. Rocky will be contacting their sec to see if this is possible. To you all I would say please stay in touch and in this I enclude all the families of those still on patrol, you are all more than welcome if you would like to attend any of the reunions we hold. I will keep you all informed as to the progress I make with the city of Coventry. So until I see you all again , take care and fair winds to sail in. Doc Savage.
Bob Drummond Location: United Kingdom	posted: 27.05.2010 20:14 It would be fitting that if a certain Skipper might post a message on this site after all these years, especially on our anniversary !! Regards to you all, Bob, ex LHOM 3P mess.
Steve {Boris} Overall Location: United Kingdom	posted: 26.05.2010 22:41 Just to let everyone know that an ex royal who was on Broadsword went out to the ship to lay a wreath on the 25th. It was his 50th birthday BZ curly
mick kieran Sec RNA Coven Location: United Kingdom	posted: 26.05.2010 17:20 Just a little dit to let you all know that the city of Coventry has not forgoten you. Ever since the memorial to the men and ship was raised in Holy Trinity church Coventry the shipmates of RNA Coventry have held a memorial service at 1100 hrs on the 25th May. This takes the form of our members and any guests forming up infront of the memorial. The names of all the men on the memorial are read out. One mins silence follows then all in attendance are issued with a tripple tot of rum and glasses are duely raised. This could be unique as it happens in a high church with the blessing of the vicar. The only exception to this was the 25th anniversary when we organised a large event. It was expected to atract around 100 people we had over 500 including the lord leiutenant of Warwickshire, The lord mayor of Coventry most of the council and the bishop of Coventry. The bish was a bit miffed as we did not invite him to preach(that we left to an old naval chaplin as we wanted someone on our side). The lord mayor provided a reception after. We would be pleased if one year you could have your reunion in the City. I know that the city council would like to be involved should it be a possibility. Good luck to you all. please keep in contact. Mick Kieran
Andy Stewart Location: Australia	posted: 26.05.2010 10:40 Great Memories from the Coventry. Sailing from Pompey on 19 May 1980. 2QS Mess having as good as bar as the wardroom and a better spirit selection. Winning the Tug of War in Hong Kong. Visiting Karachi after a lengthy spell on Gulf duty. Someone at the MOD obviously had a sense of humour. The Welcome HMS Conventry sign in Shanghai. There weren't many nuns on our ship. 280 drunk men doing divisions on the first morning in Singapore. Having fun with the Russians in the South China Sea. Some dodgy pub in Newport with a boxing club in the lounge and a bit of a show on the last night!!!! What stays on the trip stays on the trip.