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Chris Howe MBE wrote on May 25, 2016 at 11:13

Shipmates, families and friends of D118 - It was once again great to meet with many of you this past weekend in Portsmouth where had time to tell dits and raise a glass to sink a tot to our shipmates left on patrol 34 years ago. Also to hold our annual service of Remembrance in Old Portsmouth on Sunday morning. Once again it was a splendid turnout and the weather was very kind to us as we paraded along Old Portsmouth sea wall to the memorial site where our moving and respectful act of remembrance took place. So, for now, please monitor this website for future news of next year where we return to Portsmouth for the 35th year anniversary for both our own gathering and the Gosport event over weekend of 20/21 May 2017. Finally, I will be raising my tot glass this evening the 25th May in memory of my shipmates past and present, Sandy Bottoms! Take care one and all Chairman

Toby Owen wrote on May 25, 2016 at 10:24

My thoughts are with the family and friends of those shipmates we left on patrol. I'll be raising a glass or maybe two this evening as I have that peaceful moment reflecting back on all these years. Calm seas to all Toby Owen

xx wrote on May 25, 2016 at 03:57

Stephen Dawson. Always in our thoughts.

Mike Green wrote on May 24, 2016 at 22:47

Will be thinking of you all on another anniversary of the loss of your gallant crew members, and too all those who still bare the scars of that fateful day. Mike Green, ex RO1(G) HMS Broadsword.

Trev Trevarthen wrote on May 24, 2016 at 11:00

So so sorry I could not be with you all this year, fingers crossed for next year. Hope the day went well, I was thinking about you all. Stay safe. Trev

Valerie Pollard wrote on May 23, 2016 at 14:22

Thank you once again for organising the Coventry reunion weekend, so glad we could make it down to Portsmouth. Hopefully we will get to see you all again next year.

John Sharman wrote on May 22, 2016 at 07:08

My thoughts are with you all on this day of rememberance. Will be raising a glass out to sea on Wednesday. God Bless all.

Ginge Daniels wrote on May 21, 2016 at 06:30

Fair winds and calm seas to the Heros that didn't come home. Thinking of you all at this time. I am going back in November, first time since, I'm hoping to visit the Cov memorial. Ginge ex Cov 1978

Rocky Hudson wrote on May 16, 2016 at 11:33

Hi Chris, all. Just to let you know that I signed on for yet another year in the RNR. I am therefore still in rig, if you would like me to perform a duty in Rig on Sunday, please let me know as it would be an honour. My phone numbers are: 0191 5126420 home. 07738 1967 82 Personal mobile. 077909 475 27 Works mobile Kind regards Jim (Rocky) Hudson

Matt (Nobby) Northeast wrote on May 14, 2016 at 05:38

Very sorry to hear of the loss of Mac.... I raise a glass to you shippers.

Chris Howe MBE wrote on May 13, 2016 at 13:56

Shipmates, Just a quick note to say I am dealing with recent post from Dean re parading T42 standards. Nobby - noted shipmate. See you all soon. Yours Aye - Chairman

Dean Deakins wrote on May 11, 2016 at 21:50

Hi I am the Parade Marshal for the Type 42 Association anad I am given to understand that you are holding your reunion weekend on Friday 20th, and a Service at The Square Tower on Sunday 22nd? We would like to Parade a T42A Standard and wearing my other hat would also like to Parade the HMS EXETER Association Standard also please? I look forward to hearing from you and would be delighted to provide assistance in the form of a PA System/Padre etc? Yours Aye Dean Deakins

Matt (Nobby) Northeast wrote on May 10, 2016 at 15:18

I am planning to attend the Saturday night as early as possible although work commitment during day so may be later. Will definitely attend on the Sunday

Chris Howe MBE wrote on May 3, 2016 at 10:16

Shipmates et al - Just a final reminder that we are now less than 3 weeks to our reunion/remembrance weekend in Portsmouth on 21/22 May and that if you have not yet informed me of your intention to join us this year can I ask that you do so asap in order that we can arrange food and security at the gate. Raffle prize! See you in a few weeks. Yours Aye - Chairman

Chris Howe MBE wrote on April 11, 2016 at 07:54

Shipmates, families and friends... Just to let you all know, I once again attended this years SAMA82 AGM and Gala Dinner over this past weekend in Doncaster, the highlights of the AGM I intend to brief quickly at our forthcoming reunion on 21 May. However, just to let you all know that I was asked by the North East SAMA82 rep if we could parade our Coventry standard at the annual FI Merchant Navy Task Force Service and Parade which take place next Sunday on 17 April in Hull. Very short notice but I will go and take part as they are laying wreaths for all the ships we lost so this includes Coventry of course, they have asked me to lay that one. My wife Margaret will attend with me, and it is short notice, but if anyone in the immediate area wishes to join us then please feel free to do so. It all starts at 1330 in the Holy Trinity Church, HULL. Any questions please call me or email. Yours Aye - Chairman

Craig Phillips wrote on March 29, 2016 at 19:51

Hi All, I have taken on the role of membership secretary and am trying to keep members updated via email should you not see any messages placed via this guestbook. To update me with your email address and/or other contact details email me via hmscoventryd118membership@gmail.com

Chris Howe MBE wrote on March 23, 2016 at 08:54

Dear shipmates, families and friends of HMS Coventry D118.... It is that time of year when I would appreciate an indication of how many are intending to attend at this year's reunion/remembrance gathering in Portsmouth on the weekend of 21/22 May. As usual all details are on the reunion tab adjacent. In order for me to sort security and catering at our usual venue of the GIs Association can I ask that you drop me an email confirming you are coming and any others (by name) in your group. email to: cahowe500@gmail.com I very much look forward to seeing many of you again on the 21st at Whale Island, meanwhile take care and stay safe. Yours Aye - Chairman

Chris Howe MBE wrote on February 29, 2016 at 10:09

Shipmates et al, FYI - Previous post from Pam is being dealt with. Yrs Aye - Chairman

on behalf of Joyce Harvey wrote on February 27, 2016 at 09:09

Joyce's brother Gerald Glover served on D118 until just prior to her deployment to the Faulklands, Gerald passed away in Autum 2014 but Joyce has found a couple of photos and a couple of newsletters, if you would like copies for your site I can on her behalf scan and send them to you. Regards Pam

Chris Howe MBE wrote on February 18, 2016 at 08:16

Sad news indeed to learn of shipmate Macs passing, as Mark has already suggested, I will be remembering Mac and others at our gathering in May. Yours aye - Chairman