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Steve (Andy) Andrews wrote on March 21, 2007 at 19:55

Can't make the reunion again this year. Will raise a glass or two. Regards to all

Sam MacFarlane wrote on March 19, 2007 at 14:30

For info, as well as the FVF dinner in Pompey (on the advertisement it says it is for the crews, families and ships that sailed from Portsmouth on the 5th of April), there is also a SAMA82 dinner on the 25th. See you at the Home Club!!!!! Sam

Dougie Douglas wrote on March 18, 2007 at 00:56

In case anyone is interested, you can get a lapel pin from the MOD by going to this link. Despite what it says on the front page, the date on the form says a pin can be issued for service up to 31/12/84.

Admin Reply:

Veterans who will be attending the 25th Anniversary of the Falkland Islands Campaign at Horse Guards Parade on 17 June 2007 will automatically be sent an HM Armed Forces Veteran's Badge with their tickets and should not apply to the Veterans Agency using that from.

Tony Woodruff wrote on March 16, 2007 at 11:46

Hello Shipmates, Just thought I'd let you know that I have some info on the dinner being arranged at Sultan on 25 May. The dinner is now being hosted in a larger facility within SULTAN and not the Wardroom. Tickets will be going on sale officially from this weekend 17/18 March at a cost of £500 for a table of 10. Although you dont have to fill a table. For more info contact Les Heyhoe by email or phone on les@heyhoe.com or Tel. 023 9251 1582 (FVF Office) Anyone fancy filling a table drop me an email at tony@thewoodruffs.co.uk See you at the reunion Tony

Ian Inskip wrote on March 16, 2007 at 10:53

Hi COVENTRY's, I have just come across this site - best of luck with it. I look forward to reading David's book when it is published shortly and am sure it will be a success. I visited Pebble Island in 2002, polished your memorial, and paid my respects. Regards, Ian Inskip (ex GLAMORGAN)

Lee Thorne wrote on March 16, 2007 at 10:34

Hi Tommo I was in 3F Mess. I also remember that period in the QE2 passageway. It was very emotional. Lee Thorne

Paul (Tommo) Tomlinson wrote on March 16, 2007 at 09:46

I served onboard from 1980 to 82 and one of my most enduring memories is that where we were all lined up along the passageway on the QE2 waiting for the gangway door to open. The whole ships company that had survived or not casualties. And then, within minutes we were dispersed and the Coventry was no more. I shall be there this coming reunion, it looks as though it might be a big turn out. Hi to anyone that remembers me, including all in 3F. Has anyone heard from Harry Harrison the AB?

Andy (paddy) Ireland wrote on March 14, 2007 at 20:51

Coventry was my first ship,joined nov 81, wem(r).I would love to hear from anyone who remembers me.Ive never been to any reunions,but would like to join you all for 25th anniversary.

Mick Buck Taylor Ex WEM(O wrote on March 14, 2007 at 01:34

Hi to all who remember me. Just to let everyone know Captain Hart Dyke is giving a lecture at the Imperial War Museum Manchester on the 15th May 2007. The lecture is free and starts at 18;00. Its entitled " Four Weeks in May". If your in or around Manchester on this date you might want to go and see Captain Hart Dyke. Hope to see everyone at the reunion in May Buck

Busta wrote on March 10, 2007 at 11:45

Mick Isaacs, Are you still "pumping the iron"

mick isaacs wrote on March 9, 2007 at 20:58

hi old shipmates glad to see a lot of the old names not so sure how the faces will be now. I look forward to seeing you all in may at the homeclub.take care till then old shipmates

Toby Owen wrote on March 9, 2007 at 18:40

Good to see so many new faces to the site, hopefully this will mean a great turn out in May and beyond. The main reason for this message is to bring to everyones attention the Luncheon being laid on, on the QEII on 13th May this year. Invited are the survivors of Coventry, Ardent and Antelope. Only 80 spaces are allocated to Coventry so it will be names out of the hat should this be over subscribed. All you need to do is send your service details, i.e Name, Rate, Number and Ship to NROWWE@a.dii.mod.uk Hopefully all places will be filled and this will be the start of the re-unions which will rekindle old friendships. Good luck to all that subscribe and hopefully I haven't done myself out of a lunch. Hope you are all well and hope to see you all in May. Toby Owen

Jim (Rocky) Hudson wrote on March 6, 2007 at 19:22

Dear friends. It is with great sadness that I have to report Carl "Taff" Hathaway has died. I have received the following Email from his wife, Marie. "I don't know if the news has reached you that Carl (Taff) died on 3rd February. He had been ill for several months but the medical people kept coming up with negative results in all the tests. They eventually found he had cancer but he died two weeks after the diagnosis. We have had a wonderful life together but this is a draft I will have to very sadly accept he will not return from. " I only served with Carl as my CHOPS(R) for a short while, however I am sure many who log in here will remember him very well. A picture of him can be found here; second from left, front row. I am sure all our thoughts go out to Carl and Marie's family and friends.

Sam MacFarlane wrote on March 6, 2007 at 12:10

Graeme, will be good to see you, hope quite a few of the others will be there too. Are you going to the RNCA AGM, Jack Dawes and Dodger will be there I understand. Like Chris, went to the Exeter to do some of this filming and met Bertie Ledingham (pilot) who's in fine shape. See you in May, calm seas guys. Sam The real RS

Christopher Howe MBE wrote on March 6, 2007 at 10:46

Hi Shipmates, just been doing some of this filming on Exeter re the reconstruction of Cov in 82, brought back lots of memories, some good some obviously not so good. Will be there on the 25th this year along with my old partner in crime Sam Mac. For those that do not remember me, I was the RS (W), the golly. Look forward to meeting up with you all again. Yrs Aye

Graeme ( Jock) Weldon wrote on March 4, 2007 at 02:16

I must admit I haven't been to any of the reunions but will be there this year. Hopefully there will be a few of the old comms ratings there. Looking forward to it. Standby 3D mess I am about to get some old phots out. Take care see you all in May. Jock Jock

JimHudson wrote on February 28, 2007 at 06:39

I don't think you are a silly old git Tony. Honestly I don't. Really. Truth. Safeguard...!

Andy Rowland (Tiny) wrote on February 26, 2007 at 19:47

Remember the defency cuts of the early 80's, there at it again! Please sign PM's Petition at link below http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/savethenavy/

Tony Woodruff (Woody) wrote on February 25, 2007 at 22:49

Hello Shipmates. Thought I would just post a note to say that I am finally leaving the navy after 31 years service (silly old git, I know). Anyway I missed last years reunion due to travel but will see you all this year. Looking forward to the get together.

DEAN RICHMOND (AKA) RICO. wrote on February 25, 2007 at 20:26

HI (JACK RUSSEL)SORRY I DID NOT CONTACT YOU STRAIGHT AWAY. REFERENCE PHIL HUTTON ,I LAST SAW HIM WHILE SERVING ON THE MANCHESTER AS DID HALF THE COV.I HAVE NOT SEEN HIM SINCE.YOU COUID TRY (SID SUDDWORTH) AS HE IS A TOWNY(ST HELENS) I WOULD LOVE TO SEE HIM MY SELF. LOOKING FORWORD TO MY FIRST REUNION SEE YOU AND (ALL )THEN. HAPPY DAYS RICO .