I was the HC during first commission, left at Singapore, after our Hong Kong, Subic Bay, Japan & China visits. Lots happened after I left, spent time in NI, again, with the Det ended up at "D" Troop 63 Sig Sqn. Have some great memories of Coventry and it was an honour to have served on it and with those who served on her.

Hi to all I am the secretary of Coventry rna branch. As is the norm in Coventry on may 25th we will hold a roll call and toast all with a few sets of rum. As it is the 35th anniversary the city council have asked us to help them with a service of remembrance as well as what we do. If any members are from Coventry or close by or just wish to join us on this day the service will start at 11:00. It will be publicised to the public through media around Coventry.

For any people travelling in from afar and arriving on Friday where's the muster point?

Shipmates, families and friends. I have now received the final program for the 35th Anniversary Service of Remembrance and Parade taking place in Gosport on Sunday 21 May, the day after our own reunion for 2017. This is a final note in order to make it clear that the Gosport event is by invitation only. The only way to get the invite is to register you and your guest(s) attendance with me for onward processing with the FVF and Gosport Council. So, if you have not done so, and I suspect many have not, then please email me with the names in your party. Also, let me know if you are attending our own reunion on the Sat evening, need this for security and catering. All details are stated on the Reunion Tab adjacent, alternatively please do not hesitate to call me direct with any questions. Finally, I pick up the 35th year anniversary hip flask and rum bottle sets next week, they look really good! I have final orders for 22 but there is still time (by next Monday 20th) if you want one. See you in May, take care shipmates. Yours Aye - Chairman

Shipmates, families et al, I need to ask that any of you intending to attend this years reunion and the FVF march in Gosport the following Sunday morning (as we did at the 30 year anniversary) please let me know asap with list of names of who will be joining you. Sorry to have to ask so early but the Gosport council and FVF need to know numbers for the march and for the reception after in Walpole park. To make it easy for me (getting old and need all the help I can get) can you let me know if you are attending Saturday at our own service/reunion and if you and any family are attending the Sunday morning event. Obviously if you attend Sunday as well you can march, as we did 5 years ago, in the Coventry platoon. Families can of course follow and watch from the street and re join us at the reception in the park. Would appreciate early notifications please shipmates. Many thanks - Yours Aye - Chairman

for attention of Chris Howe - reference ties for association have sent you an email via skyaccount and not had a reply as yet ...Berny call me 01512565109

Happy New Year to all Covs have a good new year having a glass or 3 to those still on patrol

Shipmates, just to confirm timings for anyone joining us at the lorry naming ceremony in Coventry on 14 Jan, all starts at 1130 so suggest a half hour before ish. I shall be there by 1030 with our Standard, see you soon and I wish you all a very Happy New Year. Yours aye - Chairman

Shipmates, quick update on timings for the lorry naming event taking place at the Coventry Sea Cadets on Sat 14 Jan 17. The ceremony will commence at 1130 sharp, I will personally be there around 1030 in order to meet others and determine the procedure etc. I understand a buffet lunch will be provided afterwards before departing. I hope to see some of you there in support, a few have already confirmed to me as such. Finally, I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year. Take care shipmates. Yours Aye - Chairman

Wishing All Coventry Shipmates A Merry Xmas And A Happy New Year 2017.