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Chris Howe MBE wrote on March 17, 2020 at 10:00

Shipmates, families and friends of D118: It is with great sadness that I have had to take the painful, yet necessary, decision to cancel this years gathering in Coventry on Sat 23 May 2020. I know you will all be well aware of the very recent severity of the restrictions the Government are placing on the whole of the nation due to the Coronavirus. It is the adherance of these 'social' rules that cause this decision to be taken. It is not envisaged social life will change until well into the summer months and perhaps even later into the year. Also, many of us are now of an age and some of us with underlying issues that we must also be mindful of, it would be irresponsible to 'tempt' even the hardiest of our shipmates to a reunion hence the decision albeit a reluctant one, needed to be taken. (no pubs to use anyway) I sincerely hope you will all understand, but most importantly support me in making this call and only hope we all come through this unscathed when we can look forward to our next gathering in 2021. Of course I know you will all join me in raising a glass or three on 25 May at the given time, take care shipmates and stay safe. Email or call me if you need to, no problems with that. Chairman

Jack Russell wrote on March 11, 2020 at 16:39

Weekend Shenanigans Dear Shipmates, Families, Friends, Due to the Main event taking place in the City of Coventry this year it gives me great pleasure to announce that the next "Portsmouth "HMS COVENTRY D118 Locals"Reunion/Remembrance weekend will take place Friday 22nd May 2020 till Mon 25th May 2020, late May Bank Holiday. Friday 22nd May 2020 - Commencement with a "Meet & Greet" from 1200Hrs in Ruby's (Royal Standard) which in turn will lead to the usual late nite Curry & Cobra beer extravaganza. Saturday 23rd May 2020 - Starts with a Dinner-Time Sesh starting at the Park Tavern/Ruby's (Type 42 Club-house) All to be Fell-in by 1230 Divisions, Ladies may/will Slip and proceed to Commercial Road for their usual Shopping extravaganza, or they may wish to partake in the Libations. EVENING:- This is a make it your own thing night, with Ship's Company able to do whatever they wish. Sunday 24th May 2020 - The Service of Remembrance will take place at the Falklands Memorial at the "Hot Walls" at Old Portsmouth. Dress Code - Smart and/or Casual, "Come as you are/Feel" 1100 - Muster 1105 - Service of Remembrance Sequence of Events - Address, Roll of Honour, Parting Address. This will be followed by our usual return to the Ponderosa (Home Club/Royal Maritime Club) for a few Libations and Dits. Ship's Company will then be able to Slip & Procede to their destinations. THE ABOVE ITENARY IS PLANNED, TO WHICH, AS ALWAYS, YOU CAN JOIN IN AS MUCH OR AS LITTLE AS YOU WOULD LIKE. If anyone has any questions please do not hesitate to contact me 07907-822-024. Thanks in advance Yours Aye Jack Russell "Fortis Fert Securitatum"

CraigPhillips wrote on December 23, 2019 at 16:01

Merry Christmas shipmates From D118 Memsec

Steve Shimmo Shimmens wrote on December 12, 2019 at 14:23

Merry Xmas Happy New Year To All Members The D118 Club.

Martin Kirkbride wrote on November 30, 2019 at 10:04

Missing Shipmate:In my RNA Bish role I've been asked to help trace Ex CPO Ray Galeozzie of HMS Coventry(Falklands?) believed to have once resided in the Minehead /Somerset Area. If you have any or background on this individual please contact me asap

William Clifford Ulysse G wrote on November 18, 2019 at 19:45

Found this page and was real glad to see it, I was in the canadian navy and spent a week on this great ship while i was on Nato deployment,still have the lighter the creew gave me

Tim Trevarthen wrote on November 16, 2019 at 12:17

I have just visited the National Arboretum. I cleaned the Coventry plaque which is not effected by the flooding on site. I have left a poppy for the lads still on watch.

Baz Avery wrote on November 10, 2019 at 09:49

Thinking of all those 'Still On Patrol' wherever they maybe, especially HMS Coventry shipmates. Forever in our daily thoughts. Hopefully one day we'll get a chance to pull up a bollard together again.

Simon ‘Molly’ Sugden wrote on November 9, 2019 at 21:58

I will tomorrow be laying a wreath on behalf of our Association at the Remembrance Service in Barnsley to remember our shipmates ‘Still on Watch’ my thoughts will be with them and all ex Coventry wherever you may be.

jerry hardy wrote on October 20, 2019 at 05:29

Just to let you all know, I moved to Darvel in Scotland on 11/10/19, Craig will be in touch with address and landline numbers when I have broadband etc fitted on Wednesday.

Michael Braid wrote on September 11, 2019 at 21:17

Hi Steve, I keep away from ropes nowadays, but I did go back to Honkey Fid a few times. Hope all is well

Michael Braid wrote on September 11, 2019 at 21:15

John that would be good s&s briefing up North trouble is I live in Weymouth. Hope all is well with you.

John Sharman wrote on August 13, 2019 at 15:42

Watches!! Yes Mick, all finished 5 years ago. Not left UK full time yet. Nice to see Jimbo's entry. Need a Northern venue for S&S "briefings."

Steve hale wrote on July 27, 2019 at 12:29

Patches how are you - done anymore shimming down the headrope tricks? Good to know your alive and kicking SteveH

Michael Braid wrote on July 19, 2019 at 16:38

Alls well magic, getting old. PNE still rubbish you up in the North east

steve shimmo shimmens wrote on July 6, 2019 at 07:00

65 years young today memories when I was 25 and onboard the old girl.

Steve Selwyn Hunt wrote on June 26, 2019 at 18:29

Hey, Micky Braid. Hope all well pal. Selwyn

Michael Braid wrote on May 29, 2019 at 19:51

John Sharman, I thought you were emigrating. Hope you are ok. Are you retired yet. Are you still saying yes master no master when drunk. Memories eh.

Glenda wrote on May 27, 2019 at 12:35

Remembering Stephen Dawson and those lost with him. Forever in our thoughts and hearts.xx

John Sharman wrote on May 25, 2019 at 16:24

Raising a glass to those still on patrol. Thinking of you all in Pompey and others raising their glasses. Miss you all. Yours aye, Scuds.