It is with much sadness and regret that we’ve just been informed that Shipmate Edward “Eddie” Freak crossed the bar some six weeks ago aged 97.
Our thoughts are with Eddie’s family and friends.
Death of Shipmate Eddie Freak
Mess Night – Tuesday 9 August 2022
Come and help us celebrate a very special occasion within the Branch.
To mark the event we have the duo ‘Scarlet Swing’ to entertain us, followed by a special buffet and a cake made by S/m Fiona Dodds.
We would like as many of our mess members to attend as possible, and join in with the celebrations. Rig for the evening is jackets.
We hope to see you all there.
Death of former Chairman
We are sorry to announce the death of past Chairman Shipmate Mick Arnold MBE.
For funeral details please contact:
- rna.ferndownanddistrict@gmail.com
- or 07787 182162
Mess Night – Tuesday 12 July 2022
To All Shipmates,
A message from our Social Secretary:
“The speaker for our mess night will be Lt Cdr Liam Andrews and the subject is “Op Fortis Highlights”.
This will then be followed by one of Candy’s buffets.
The rig for the evening is casual or RNA Rig if preferred.
Hope to see you all there.”
Mess Night – Tuesday 14 June 2022
To All Shipmates
S/m Fiona Dodds will be giving us an entertaining talk on “Confessions of a Nurse Part 2”!
This will be followed by one of Candy’s buffets in the style of a “Cream Tea” and a sponge made by S/m Fiona.
With respect to our Queen and her recent Celebration, the rig for the evening will be Jackets and Ties.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Mess Night – Tuesday 10 May 2022
Hello Shipmates,
At tonight’s Mess Night we will be having an interesting presentation by S/M Ralph Dodds about the First Battle of the Falklands, followed by one of Candy’s delicious buffets and a raffle.
The suggested rig for the evening is Blazer and RNA tie, for those who have them, as a mark of respect for our late President, who has sadly “Crossed the Bar”.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Upcoming events in April and May 2022
Mess Night – Tuesday 12 April 2022
We have an interesting and informative talk by Keith Partridge, New Forest Team Leader for the RSPB. This is his second visit to us and he is giving us a completely new presentation. This will be followed by a buffet supper and the rig for this night is Blazers.
Fund Raising Event – Saturday 7 May 2022 at Sainsbury’s Ringwood – 1000 to 1600
This is the first of this year’s fund raising events for the branch. If any of our members would like to come along and help, your support would be gratefully received, we are looking for help for up to 2 hours. If you are able to help please email our Social Secretary, Lynda Drake, directly on lyndadrake.ferndownrna@btinternet.com as she is coordinating the event.
Ferndown Branch Visit to HMS Defender – Sunday 8 May 2022
The Branch has been invited to visit HMS Defender while alongside at Portsmouth on Sunday 8 May. This is in addition to the Affiliates Day on Wednesday 11 May 2022.
Full details for Sunday 8 May will be given out at the April Mess Night. It is hoped that we will have the use of the Sea Cadets minibus, there will be a small charge for the use. Our Welfare Secretary, Fiona Dodds, has kindly offered to drive for us.
Birthday Party Mess Night – 8 March 2022
Hello Shipmates,
Our Birthday Party Mess Night is due to take place on Tuesday 8 March at 19.30 for a 20.00 start.
The Land Girls will be entertaining us with music from the 60’s, and we are having one of Candy’s lovely buffets followed by a birthday cake, kindly made by our Welfare Secretary Fiona Dodds.
Any donation of raffle prizes will be gratefully received.
Rig for the evening is casual if members wish.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Annual General Meeting – 8 February 2022
To All Shipmates,
Our Annual General Meeting will take place at Mess Night on Tuesday 8 February 2022, 7.30pm for an 8pm start – do come along.
There will be a supper after the meeting of a buffet, with a cheese board and a sherry trifle.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Mess Night – 11 January 2022
Hello Shipmates
January Mess Night is fast approaching and will be held on Tuesday 11 January 2022 at 7.30pm for 8pm start.
Arrangements have been made to have a fun quiz and supper will be sausages and mash with peas and onion gravy, followed by apple pie and custard.
Please remember to bring along your used postage stamps for us to send to our Bude Branch for charity. They will be submitted to Macmillan Cancer Research to raise funds for that organisation.
We wish you all a happy New Year and look forward to seeing you next week.
