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Jim (Rocky) Hudson wrote on May 8, 2004 at 10:58

Reunion 21-23 May2004. Update and timings etc. DIT 1 Stacks of positive feed back over the reunion, especially over the last week. People are asking for details of meeting points etc. Like I said before, its pretty relaxed but most people suggest we meet at the Home Club. The plan… such as it is can be found below. Some partners are joining us so it is likely that people will disappear over the course of the evening, maybe for meals etc. Don’t feel obliged to stay in one big group.

Jim (Rocky) Hudson wrote on May 8, 2004 at 10:57

DIT 2 Friday 21st. Meet at the Home Club 19:30. We will probably move on from there but can I suggest we stick to pubs around the town centre so that any late comers can track us down. Saturday. DTS 12:00. Evening 19:30. Again we will meet at the Home Club and probably move on as the mood takes us. Sunday. Wreath laying at the South Atlantic memorial. 11:00. (The wreath is ordered, it is the shape of an anchor, red white and blue flowers). Other than that…do as you please, meet up with old mates and have a pleasant weekend. Look forward to seeing every one. Rocky.

Kevin James wrote on May 6, 2004 at 08:28

Have a drink for me please guys on the DTS. I'm sure there will be some memorable ditties and moments. Regards Kevin (Kid) James

Kevin James wrote on May 6, 2004 at 08:25

What a great site dedicated to those who served and those who gave their lives on the Cov. I did my sea training on the Cov as a tiffy 1980 - 1981 joined her in Honky Fid during the Far East deployment. So many wonderful memories. Also served on Exeter '82 - 84. Must give huge credit to "Faz" Fazackerley and the others on Exeter who made the cross and erected it on Pebble Island during one of our trips. I remember that day poignantly as well. Would love to get in contact with others from the deployment etc especially those from the greenies mess. Regards Kevin (Kid) James

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Paul 3Q Mess wrote on April 24, 2004 at 12:07

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Rocky wrote on April 21, 2004 at 19:27

Just keeping everyone updated, and to inform people logging on for the first time. The "Run ashore" is still on for the weekend 21-23 May. In Portsmouth, Night out Friday, DTS/evening run Saturday, with a wreath laying Sunday. All welcome, give me a ring for more details. 0191 5126420

Pete Nicoll (Jock) wrote on April 20, 2004 at 23:23

Was an original member of the crew commisioned in Pompey with Captain CPO Burne.Did the Far East trip and went to Collingwood just weeks before the Falklands for "killicks" course.Was an OEM/MEM(L) Had a great time recognise most of the names appearing on the notes. Retired out of Royal Navy and joined the US Navy Seabees and living in Texas right now. Wes Cowan you can tell your brother he was one of the best friends I ever had and I met up with him again when he was on the Bristol and I was on the Fife doing a handover in Stanley Sound. The site is great and I will never forget her or my "shipmates" rest in peace and know you will always be remembered

Simon "Molly" Sugden exWE wrote on April 11, 2004 at 13:54

First time on site only ever been on the SAMA82 before. Congratulations on a wonderful web site. Have sent mail to a few people already on the guestbook, one has been returned it was to Craig Phillips ex MEM(L) any body know his whereabouts. Hope to hear back from those I've mailed or from anybody that remembers me.Especially members of 3P Mess. Think a lot about the times we had from when I joined in January up to the 25th and our trip home on the QE2. Best wishes to all ship mates Molly

Caroline Edwards wrote on April 2, 2004 at 11:00

I would be interested to hear from anyone who served with my dad, Nigel Edwards (Bungy) in 1982. I have looked at this site many times and am so proud of my dad. I would appreciate any stories that I could tease him about and talk about to his grandson.

George Foster wrote on March 26, 2004 at 15:13

It must be years since I've been in contact with anyone who served on the Coventry during the time that I was on her. I joined the ship while she was in drydock at Pompey in Jan 81 and remained with her as PO of the Quarterdeck until May 82. Since leaving her I have often wondered if Paddy Burke ever learned to play uckers. I was released from the RN as a WO(S) in Jan 03 and have since been employed as a Conference Manager at HMS Collingwood. It was a good feeling to discover the CV website and I look forward to meeting old buddies once again. If anyone should remember me, why not drop a line.

jordan nelson wrote on March 23, 2004 at 09:19

hi everone i go to the coventry sea cadets i just want to no if i can have a little chat to someone about the navy life so could anyone plz get back to me on my email adders fancks

Les Howard wrote on March 21, 2004 at 17:16

Hi everyone, Has anyone out there got any idea where i can find either a HMS Coventry Tie or Falklands conflict tie, I would like to own one as i served on her as an MEM.

Mike Hosking wrote on March 20, 2004 at 09:18

Hi, I served in the RN from 1982-1988. I run Comradesandcolleagues.com a site that serves to reunite ex forces by listing units/ships etc. There are several ex Coventry members registered there. Please will you post a link to our site - happy to reciprocate. Cheers Mike Hosking http://www.comradesandcolleagues.com

Jim (Rocky) Hudson wrote on March 17, 2004 at 20:49

Just to keep everyone in the picture. We are going to have a bit of a get together on the weekend 21-23 May in Portsmouth. Nothing formal, just a run ashore or two – to talk about the ship and old friends. If you want to come along, we will be meeting in the home club (Come on…where else!!) in the early evening and moving out from there as the fancy takes us. On the Saturday morning we will place a wreath for the ship at the South Atlantic memorial in Old Portsmouth. Please Email me for further info. Jimahudson@Tiscali.co.uk Jim.

Barry wrote on March 11, 2004 at 09:53

Message here for Damien who asked on a recent PPRUNE discussion about photos of the HMS Coventry memorial on Pebble Island. I have a series of pictures that I took in May 1997 during a 3 day stay on the island. If you let me know where to send them I'd be happy to forward them to you.

sheila vears wrote on March 3, 2004 at 17:40

Does anyone remember 2 old friends of mine who I am sure were on the Coventry in the Falklands. their names were Hugh Donald and john Swift. John also used to be on the HMS Eastbourne.Would love to know what they are doing now especially John swift

Mick Oxtoby wrote on March 3, 2004 at 15:34

Best of luck on your website. Ours is a big source of info between shipmates. All the best. Mick Oxtoby, HMS Sheffield 1982

Steve Walker wrote on February 29, 2004 at 01:54

Just been sent the site ,I can not forget the 25th and shipmates lost. missed the 2002 reunion . All the best to all Coventry's .

chas cooke wrote on February 24, 2004 at 20:37

Sorry about the dead link to our web site. Due to the enormous interest in The Society we had to purchase web space and do things properly. the above URL is now the link to our site. On my next update i will add a link to the Coventry web site too.