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Afganistan deployment 03 September 2011
208 Fld Hospital
The Unit will deploy to Afghanistan in September 2011 at a transit camp where final preperations will take place. It is expected that deployment will be in October 2011. I know that you will join me in giving to them, all our prayers and best wishes are going with them and that all our comrades return safe and well in January 2012
Branch News Letter 12 April 2011
MERSEYSIDE BRANCH NEWSLETTER MARCH 2011 Dear Members, Another year comes to a close and as we look back we can be proud of the achievements the Branch has made. New members have joined and those members’ attending functions and events is also up, we had over 90 members attend the Xmas party, this was the most we’ve had for many years. We were joined by the Royal Naval Club and they have indicated that they would like to join in other functions. We held the joint A Sqn – Branch Guest night dinner in July and it proved to be a wonderful occasion, the food produced by Gilly was superb, our thanks got to all the committee for setting up and clearing the function away. A small contingent from the Branch attended the RAMC Association Annual Service at the Arboretum in Alrewas, The Annual Corps weekend will take place in June and 14 members will travelled down to We must say a special thanks to all those committee members who have given up their time to make sure the events are planned and go ahead, this includes our Standard Bearer John McClellan who has attended numerous occasions and also turns out at Funerals of past members. Our Welfare officer Sue Karran has been busy throughout the year keeping in contact with those members who have fallen ill and giving comfort to those families who have suffered bereavement. Our thoughts and prayers are with them all. It was with great sadness that we heard of the deaths of two well known members of the Branch. Cisi Mackeen, the Mother of Maj Gill Mackeen, was a stalwart member of the association who was present at all the functions, she was a wonderful lady who was liked and respected by all those who knew her. Her deteriorating health had kept her away for some time and she sadly passed away in January of this year. Our thoughts and prayers are with Gill during this difficult time. Major (Rtd) Michael (Ned) Elliott TD MSCP sadly passed away in January this year. He was a member of 208 Field Hospital from 1971 to 2003 and an association member for the same period. Attached to this newsletter is an obituary written by one of his dear friends, Peter Karran. Also attached is a copy of the letter sent to our Chairman Col Peter Jackson from his wife Kate. Our Website continues to be popular and our thanks got to Kenny Whittaker for maintaining and updating it. It’s a great way of finding out information and it is hoped that in the future we can utilise it more to reduce postal costs. If you have the ability then log on to: www.ramc-assoc.org.uk then follow the link to the Merseyside Branch. Anyone who wishes to have information placed on the site can contact Kenny at: kwhalkyn55@gmail.com Attached to this news letter is an Email address pro-forma, please complete it and return to the Secretary as soon as possible. For those members who do not have access to a computer you may want to consider using a relative’s / friends email (with their permission of course) To print a copy of the proforma hold the left mouse button down and highlight the text then click the right mouse button and click on copy open a blank page in word click on the blank page then click the right mouse button and click on paste you may then print the page and return to the address provided Although it is early in the year dates for the Branch events and functions have already been arranged and booked, listed below is an outline of those events and attached are the corresponding returns. This is the only time returns will go out so please keep them safe, as always we are trying to reduce our administrative costs and postage is one of the biggest. BRANCH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Wednesday13Apr2011The Branch AGM will take place in the Drill Hall Chavasse House starting at 2000hrs. This is your opportunity to have an input into the Branch and vote on proposals that arise, attached is an Agenda for the meeting. It would be lovely to see you there. After the meeting the Ian Farrall Bar will be open for refreshments and a quiz. RAMC ASSOCIATION ANNUAL SERVICE FRIDAY 19 MAY 2011 The Association will be holding a service at the National Memorial Arboretum, Alrewas, CORPS WEEKEND 24-26 JUNE 2011
The “Corps Weekend” will take place as normal over the above dates, the weekend is open to a maximum of 16 with transport leaving RHQ at 1130hrs Once again our aim is to travel on the Friday of the weekend. To date the arrangements have not been finalised as I am currently liaising with RHQ with regard to accommodation but it does appear to be the Warrent Officers&Sgt's Mess at Keogh. I am unable to give any costings at the moment but I still need to provide numbers within the next few weeks. I have therefore enclosed a pro-forma and would appreciate a response no later than Friday 13 May. GUEST DINNER NIGHT FRIDAY 01 JULY The Branch will be holding a guest dinner Night on the above date. Cost for the evening is £20.00 per head, details for the evening are as follows: 1930Hrs Pre Dinner Drinks (Ian Farrall Club) 2000Hrs Dinner (Drill Hall) 2200Hrs Speeches 0100Hrs Bar closes Dress for the evening is Black tie / Lounge suit for Gentlemen, Cocktail Dresses for Ladies. Our Chairman, Colonel Peter Jackson TD L/RADC will be in attendance. Attached is a Pro-forma which should be completed and returned by no later than 30 July 10. SERVICE OF REMEMBRANCE As in previous years the Branch will be represented at the Cenotaph, St Georges Hall Liverpool, this year’s service will take place on Sunday 13 November starting at 1000hrs. Members of the Association are cordially invited by kind permission of the Commanding Officer, Colonel Peter Jackson TD L/RADC to join Unit members for a curry lunch after the service in the Ian Farrall Club, Chavasse house. Below is a pro-forma which you are asked to return to the Secretary in order to arrange catering. CHRISTMAS FUNCTION This year’s festive fun will take place in Chavasse House on Fri 02 December starting at 2000hrs. The cost for the evening has been held again this year at £12.50 per head and includes Entertainment, Hot & Cold Buffet, Raffle and of course the ever present game of BINGO!!!!!. Below is a pro-forma which should be returned to the Secretary by no later than Mon 21Nov 10. Regards Captain Royston Smith – Straney MBE RAMC Secretary ASSOCIATION ANNUAL SERVICE ALREWAS 19 MAY 2011 1. I WILL BE ATTENDING THE SERVICE 2. *I DO/DO NOT REQUIRE TRANSPORT 3. I understand that returning the pro-forma gives permission for transport to be booked and the cost to be charged to individuals 4. I REQUIRE / DO NOT REQUIRE LUNCH ENCLOSED IS A CHEQUE FOR £ 8.00 IN RESPECT OF LUNCH PAYMENT (cheques made payable to: The RAMC Charity ) Name: Contact No: Please return to Royston Smith – Straney by latest Capt R A Smith – Straney MBE RAMC Secretary RAMC Association Chavasse House L25 2XP ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ CORPS WEEKEND 24-26 JUNE 2011 1. I WILL BE ATTENDING THE WEEKEND 2. *I WILL/WILL NOT BE ATTENDING THE LUNCHEON ON SUNDAY AFTERNOON 3. *I DO/DO NOT REQUIRE TRANSPORT 4. I understand that returning the pro-forma gives permission for accommodation to be booked and any costs incurred will be reimbursed should I change my mind. Name: Contact No: Please return to Royston Smith – Straney by latest Friday 13 Capt R A Smith – Straney MBE RAMC Secretary RAMC Association Chavasse House L25 2XP GUEST NIGHT Friday01 JULY 1. I WILL BE ATTENDING THE GUEST NIGHT 2. I WILL BE BRINGING……………..GUESTS, THEIR NAMES ARE: ……………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………….. 3. I REQUIRE……………….VEGETARIAN MEALS 4. ENCLOSED IS A CHEQUE FOR………………………IN RESPECT OF PAYMENT (cheques made payable to: RAMC Association Merseyside Branch) Name: Contact No: Please return to Royston Smith – Straney by latest Capt R A Smith – Straney MBE RAMC Secretary RAMC Association Chavasse House L25 2XP ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ SERVICE OF REMEMBRANCE 1. I WILL BE ATTENDING THE CURRY LUNCH ON SUNDAY. 2. I WILL BE BRINGING……………FAMILY MEMBERS 3. I REQUIRE…………VEGETARIAN MEALS Name: Contact No: Please return to Royston Smith – Straney by latest
Capt R A Smith – Straney MBE RAMC Secretary RAMC Association Chavasse House L25 2XP CHRISTMAS FUNCTION 1. I WILL BE ATTENDING THE CHRISTMAS FUNCTION. 2. I WILL BE BRINGING ______ GUESTS. 3. THERE ARE _______ VEGETARIANS. 4. I ENCLOSE A CHEQUE FOR £12.50 PER PERSON TOTAL COST £……………………. (cheques made payable to: RAMC Association Merseyside Branch) Name: Contact No: Please return to Royston Smith – Straney by latest Capt R A Smith – Straney MBE RAMC Secretary RAMC Association Chavasse House L25 2XP RAMC ASSOCIATION MERSEYSIDE BRANCH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The Branch AGM will take place on Wednesday 13 April starting at 2000hrs in the Drill Hall Chavasse House. All members are invited, after the meeting there will be a quiz and refreshments served in the Ian Farrall Club AGENDA 1. Minutes of the previous meeting (Secretary) 2. Financial Report (Marie McKenzie) 3. Freedom of the City of 4. Forthcoming events. (Secretary) 5. Welfare report (Sue Karran)
7. Any other business. (Open floor) R A SMITH – STRANEY MBE Secretary EMAIL ADDRESS RETURN To: Capt R A Smith – Straney MBE RAMC Secretary RAMC Association Merseyside branch Chavasse House Saruym road L25 2XP From: Name:……………………………………………………………………. Please use the Email address below for future contact:
The above email address belongs to: *Myself / Relative / Friend
Afganistan deployment 02 April 2011 208 Fld Hospital
The Unit will deploy to Afghanistan in September 2011 at a transit camp where final preperations will take place. It is expected that deployment will be in October 2011. I know that you will join me in giving to them, all our prayers and best wishes are going with them and that all our comrades return safe and well in January 2012
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