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Paul Tomlinson wrote on March 16, 2011 at 20:07

There are some of us who, as regularly as possible attend the reunions and get a lot out of the informal get togethers where we can meet up and chat with each other without restrictions or too much reference to the war. Especially as the association embraces every crew member who served. As one who does,nt do marching and smart casuals but would like to book for the reunion and the chance to meet up in the city that bears our ships name. Will the option of the usual informalities still be open to us? And would we still be able to get in to the Royal Warwick club?

Eli Ellis wrote on March 16, 2011 at 12:24

Chaps, intercepted this message w.r.t Foxy Fowler. I spoke to Jamie Miller Yesterday who will undertake the reading. Elizabeth Cross Presentation: PO (Sonar) Michael George FOWLER, D94740D died on HMS COVThe Naval Regional Commander has an Elizabeth Cross award to attend for PO Fowler in Winchester on 17 Mar. I have a request, a long shot I agree, can you check with your staff/contacts/messes if there was anyone who may have known PO Fowler or served on COVENTRY who might like to attend to meet the family and assist the NRC on this very special day. I will also contact the COVENTRY Assoc.Sir, We are intending to send a car load of uniformed personnel in support of this. Unfortunately none of them served with PO Fowler however to we have a memorial to him within the Underwater training section here at Collingwood and would be delighted to invite his family down to view it if they so wished. I’d be grateful for any details you may have for the arrangements on 17th March so that I can brief my troops on the what/where/when. Rgds Phil Ponsford Lt Cdr RN

Chris Howe MBE wrote on March 15, 2011 at 10:07

Hi Shipmates Just a quick heads up to the fact that I have now finalised (all but the finest of details) the itinerary for our reunion in May. I am very pleased to confirm that we will have the standard for our march to Church on the Sunday morning and I will have some new Cov D118 ties for sale over the weekend, hopefully we can all wear them proudly as we march through the streets of Coventry. Also, take note that we will have our 'colours' pesented to us by the local Mayor and Jaguar Landrover, both whom have donated funds to us which has enabled the purchase of our own standard. BZ on that score. Please take a minute to refresh yourselves on the revised itinerary under the reunion tab adjacent, if anyone has any questions at all please contact me as per usual. Finally, your committee and I are very much looking forward to seeing many of you again in Coventry and at the moment we are over 30 strong and counting. We believe this years format and itinerary will meet with your approval, so please support us by coming along if not just out of morbid curiosity! The value added bonus this year is that you get to be 'shouted at once again' by Eli Ellis the Gooner! Free of charge. Stay safe - Yrs Aye Chris Howe MBE - Chairman

Toby Owen wrote on March 11, 2011 at 10:52

You'll have to shout a bit loader if that's possible, we're all a bit older now. Looking forward to it. Toby

Simon Rouse wrote on March 11, 2011 at 09:20

Nice one Eli, looking forward to a stroll, see you there.

Eli Ellis wrote on March 10, 2011 at 08:10

Hi Chris. Delighted to attend the AGM and the Church service in May, My birthday is on the 21st, 'your round'! also looking forward to a Sunday morning March! Kind regards to all. Eli.

Chris Howe MBE wrote on February 28, 2011 at 09:08

Many thanks to you Ian and your good lady, it is heartening to learn of these thoughtful actions and in a place so many miles away. On behalf of my fellow shipmates, a sincere thanks. BZ Chris Howe MBE - Chairman

Ian Inskip (ex N.O. HMS G wrote on February 27, 2011 at 11:55

Hi COVENTRY's, My wife and I have just returned from the dedication of the HMS GLAMORGAN Memorial at Hookers Point. Whilst in the Falklands we visited Pebble Island and paid our respects at your Memorial, polishing up the brightwork. Our thoughts were with you.

Derek Kimber wrote on February 10, 2011 at 16:00

Look forward to meeting up at Coventry over the May weekend. Your Aye Derek

Chris Howe MBE wrote on February 7, 2011 at 11:03

Shipmates - FYI I have just placed an updated agenda on the reunion tab adjacent. Although only minor changes, it does reflect a few more detailed timings and points out significant highlights of the weekend, specifically an informal type Chairman's address during the Sat DTS at 1300 but also the possibility of a handover ceremony of our very own Coventry Standard on the Sat evening gathering. This is significant and great news. A further post from me with updates on obtaining our own Standard will appear here soon. Finally, the SAMA request for volunteers is just for the Sunday 27th March service, sorry for any confusion. Although attending the whole AGM is fine. (Thanks Sam - be in touch) Yrs Aye - Chairman

Sam MacFarlane wrote on February 5, 2011 at 22:19

Chris me old mate, re SAMA AGM do you mean Saturday the 26th of March or Sunday the 27th at the Cathedral in Coventry? I might be able to attend on the 27th Yours Aye Sam

Andrew (Taff) Thomas wrote on February 5, 2011 at 10:01

Talking about "entering Scottish waters" ... The Cov did some trials off the Western Isles after leaving Birkenhead and anchored in Scapa Flow overnight one time.

jerry hardy wrote on February 4, 2011 at 09:29

last call if anyone wants to share a twin with me in Coventry May.

Chris Howe MBE wrote on February 2, 2011 at 15:22

Shipmates FYI - I have been asked by the SAMA Vice Chairman if any ex HMS Coventry D118 are intending to turn out at this years SAMA AGM or the Sunday morning rememberance service in the Coventry Cathedral. Takes place on Sunday 26th March, the AGM is over that same weekend all in Coventry. Reason for approach is that our own skipper is reading the lesson that Sunday morning and SAMA feel it would be most fitting if 2 x ex Covs were to act as church bearers during the service. To that end, if anyone is going anyway or would like to take part and represent us, then please let me know ASAP. Yrs Aye - Chairman

Dave Butler wrote on January 26, 2011 at 05:22

Ref - Faslane Yes it did visit Faslane in early 1980.

Jim Hudson wrote on January 24, 2011 at 15:31

Hi Stephen The ship went up to Rosyth after the Sunderland trip May/June 1981. We never went to Faslane while I was on board, (August 1980-May 82)

Stephen Wagstaff wrote on January 23, 2011 at 19:35

Just found this great website and am so pleased that this great ship is clearly not forgotten. I wondered if anyone could help mclear up an disagreement I have had with a friend. Did Coventry ever sail up to Scottish Waters ( ie Faslane)? Thanks Stephen

Steve Bell wrote on January 6, 2011 at 18:03

Happy New Year to you all, hope this finds you all well. All being well, I will be atending the reunion plus one other (the better half) at coventry this year. A few scarey moments with the ticker this last six months, but I feel fine in myself,so chris, would you add me to the numbers attending. Thanks. I'll keep in touch boys, all the best. Steve (Dinger) Bell

bernard campbell wrote on January 4, 2011 at 21:42

Hi Chris i can confirm i will be at reunion and have booked my hotel - not Brittannia but not far away it is the Spire View hotel just a bit cheaper a single fella like me c u in May...

Chris Howe wrote on January 4, 2011 at 16:12

Hi Shipmates, first of all a Very Happy New Year to you all, I trust this first missive from your Chairman in 2011 finds you all well and thriving? Just to follow on with a few words that I hope will encourage more of you to commit to our 29th renunion this coming May. I did put out a plea last year asking for an indication of possible numbers attending, but sadly only a handful replied to my request, perhaps it was too early? Anyway, I am now starting to get down to some finer detail with the arrangements for May in Coventry and will eventually update the reunion tab adjacent with a bit more info if it needs it. Meanwhile please do what you can to free up your diaries and join your shipmates and spin a few more dits, we really do need your support as we get closer to our 30 years in 2012 next year. Enough said for now I guess, calm seas and a fair wind to you all. Yrs Aye Chris Howe MBE - Chairman