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Shipmates et al
Just a quick note re Cov Ass Ties:
I have been made aware that a few members are asking about getting a Cov Ass tie, I did an order in 2011 and all 50 ties went after over a year of selling them. If we were to order more we would have to order 50 ties as a minimum at a cost to the Ass of nearly £500, so a big outlay and in my opinion at some risk.
I do not wish to hold so much stock when I only know of about 5 who are asking. Very sorry to take this position but I have to be responsible with Ass funds. The last order I paid for with my own money and took the risk, but not happy to do so again with so few asking for one.
If I get up towards 30 members placing orders I think this would be reasonable and we could use Ass funds to purchase.
That is the position.
Take care and see you all in 2014 in Portsmouth.
Does anyone have any rememberances of Denis Wisson?-on the ship when went down. Thank you so much
Hello crew, if anyone as any photos or dits regarding my brother Stephen Tonkin MEM2 then I would appreciate it if could share them with me. Will see you guys next year at Portsmouth.
I served as the Staff Navigator to Captain F8 in ANDROMEDA during the Falklands Conflict. During a very recent reunion at Kent College, Canterbury I discovered the Commemorative Plaque for Geoffrey Stockwell of your Ship's Company in the Chapel. Geoffrey was a fellow pupil of mine at Kent College and I write to ask if your Association could advise me please where he is buried. Other internet searches have so far been negative.
To all concerned, We have been contacted by the project manager of "Project 718" which is currently replicating a famous World War 2 MTB (Motor Torpedo Boat) known as the "Shetland Bus" the bulk of which requires 36,000 feet of planking wood to construct the hull and decking, at a cost of £36k. Rather than send the same details that we have, I am suggesting that if anyone is interested in this scheme, they can Google "Project 718, Buy a Plank",which will bring up the top choice from a Federation of Naval Associations newsletter from 2012. A slight difference in the Payee means that cheques/postal orders (crossed) should be made payable to: Project 718 "Buy a Plank Fund" and forwarded to the Project Manager, Malcolm Tattershall. (address given on newsletter) I will however bring the information sent to me indirectly, at the next AGM so that you are more informed on the matter. The HMS Coventry D118 Association is unable to support this project financially but wishes it the very best and hopes that it's story is revisited very soon and enjoyed by many. Smooth sailings "Shetland Bus."
Shipmates et al
Just a heads up that I have now placed next years 2014 Reunion/Remembrance itinerary under the Reunion tab adjacent; please take a look and make your plans to join us accordingly.
Also, a few photos have been placed under the Photo Albums tab. Look for the 2013 Box.
That's it for now, but keep checking the website in the coming months.
Have a great summer and stay safe.
Yours Aye - Chairman
**EXTREME CAUTION - E-MAIL SCAM***I have just opened an e-mail from Derek Kimber which came with a red flag SCAM WARNING marker, so I deleted it and my bin straight away. It starts with Sad News with Derek talking about being mugged in the Phillipines and needing Financial Assistance. I have rang Derek and he confirms he has been breached and has had to change his accounts. He advises that no-one opens any communication from him for at least a week. You are advised to bin your deleted e-mails asap and change your e-mail account password. Good luck. John.
Alistair Woods funeral will take place at The Woodlands Crematorium, Scarborough on Thursday June 27th @ 12:40pm. Family flowers only please, a donation plate for Scarborough Heart to Heart will be placed in he chapel.
On behalf of his family thank you for he messages of support.
Dennis, many thanks for letting us know about the very sad passing of Allister Wood.
As Chairman, and on behalf of all his former shipmates, I would like to pass on our condolences to his family and friends, he will be in our thoughts and will be remembered by his stoker messmates in particular.
Yours in sympathy
Chairman HMS Coventry D118 Ass
Dennis, many thanks for letting us know about the very sad passing of Allister Wood.
As Chairman, and on behalf of all his former shipmates, I would like to pass on our condolences to his family and friends, he will be in our thoughts and will be remembered by his stoker messmates in particular.
Yours in sympathy
Chairman HMS Coventry D118 Ass
I am very saddend to hear of the passing away of Big Slinger Woods. May you rest in peace Shipmate.
Toby and 3N Mess mate.
it is with deep regret that i have to anounce the death of a former shipmate of coventry during the falklands campaign a allister wood former stoker passed away suddenly yesterday 15th june a good friend of mine as ex rn also of many of you
Many thanks to Chris and his team for all the hard work in organising the reunion in Coventry this year. The hospitality shown by the Coventry RNA was unbelievable so many thanks to one and all - we'll try to be there when we can. Still looking for those 'old familiar faces' it took us over 30 years to get there!
Sorry the family could not join you this year, at 1815 hours on the 25th in Cala'n Dor,Majorca we raised our glasses in honour of our lost shipmates. Never forgotten.
regards and best wishes,
Mick (jack)Daniels
p.s. Chris - is there any minutes or feedback from the Committee /AGM to follow?
Like wise, a big thank you to Jack Russell for arranging and conducing the memorial service in Portsmouth last Sunday, and Rocky with his balancing act getting the ‘White Ensign’ up (without a harness).
A very special ship and a very special bunch of people!
A big thank you to those who turned up at Portsmouth this past weekend. It is always a pleasure to renew friendships. Another memorable gathering. A special thank you to Jack Russell for his heartfelt and compassionate words said at the memorial service. I look forward to the same again next year. Best regards Topsy Turner (ex- kilick RP).
PS. Stevie Inglby you're still my hero
Shipmates, families and friends
First of all many thanks to all that turned out last weekend and to those that have sent messages and good wishes to me personally re our Remembrance/Reunion in Coventry last Saturday 25th May. It was great to meet up again and raise a glass and although it was a rollercoaster of emotions for many we did ourselves proud with many of us turning out to remember our shipmates still on patrol and those we have lost along the way.
Pictures from the weekend will go up onto this website shortly, a few have been forwarded to me for consideration already and no doubt more will follow in the coming weeks.
As many will already know, from the AGM on Saturday, I was once again voted in (encouraged) to continue in the role as your HMS Coventry D118 Association Chairman, this I am happy to do and consider it an honour to be allowed to continue, but myself and your committee do need your continued support along the way.
I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the Coventry RNA, Holy Trinity Church and Coventry Lord Mayor for most excellent support over the weekend.
Finally, I will place a draft agenda for next year’s 2014 event on the website in the coming weeks, but for now please make a diary note that it will take place in Portsmouth over weekend 24/25 May 2014 and will be at the GIs Association again on Whale Island Saturday 24th May afternoon/evening for both AGM and Reunion. The Service of Remembrance will take place 1030 - 1115 on Sunday 25th May at the FI Memorial Old Portsmouth; full details later, and we will proudly march to the Service once again.
Meanwhile, I wish you all well and good health but please keep monitoring the website for any updates or news.
Yours Aye – Chris Howe MBE - Chairman
Taking the D118 Remembrance service again this year was a total privilege and a humbling honour to share a few drinks with you guys afterwards.
M.Kirkbride (Coventry Cathedral Sin Bosun & Chaplain RNA)
To all the lads who served on The Coventry down south. Especially the ones that did not return RIP from the Broadsword Association.
A big thank you to our chairman Chris Howe MBE, and all the Committee, the Coventry RNA, Revd Martin Kirkbride, Revd David Mayhew and the staff at the Royal Warwick Club involved in organising/hosting us at the weekend for the Service of Remembrance for those still on patrol and reunion. A very humbling service and enjoyable day meeting shipmates once again, BZ