THE SWEATRAGS GAZETTE
SEPTEMBER 2007 (Editor Bob Styants)

Dear Shipmates,
George Cameron, one of our latest members (183) O/No.D/K934915 is seeking 'oppos' from his ships served in. 1954-56 HMS Triumph; 1956 HMS Tiree: 1956-58 HMS Ark Royal;
1958-60 HMS Adamant; 1961 HMS Layburn. 1961-63 HMS Hartland Point.

Forthcoming Social Events:- at the Nautical Club.
Sorry, Trafalgar Night list is now full.
'Trafalgar Night', Friday, 19th. October, £25 per head. Dinner suit; Lounge suit; medals.
christmas Party. Saturday 15th December 'Freebie' Paul George music; 'buffet' and the added attraction of 'Scouse' Tollerton & Bill Jones, music & jokes. 1900-2300
Forty three names confirmed so far. Come along and join the fun.
As it's a 'freebie' raffle prizes would be welcome.
32nd. Annual Dinner/dance. IS NOW CONFIRMED Saturday 15th March 2008 £22 per head.
Ronnie Allen music. Dinner suit; Lounge suit miniatures optional. 1900-2359
Fortyfour names so far. Could do with more.

Sorry!! the price of the Dinner has gone up by £2 to £22 per head.
This is to ensure the high quality of the meal; now inclusive of Cheese & Biscuits.
There is also a room hire charge to pay and the cost of a musician.
We are employing professional outside caterers.

The chosen meal is:-
Cream of Tomato Soup with a hint of Basil.
Loin of Pork Somerset. Studded with cloves and pot roasted with apples and cider.
Two vegatables & Potatoes.
Belgian Apple Pie & Cream.
Cheese & Biscuits.
Coffee & Mints.
Half Bottle Wine.
Vegetarian is available;if you let me know.

Time is 1900 for 1930 so as to get cleared away, with more time to enjoy ourselves.

16th Annual Reunion: 16th-18th May 2008. Ronnie Allen Duo. £12 ticket 'buffet'
Friday night get together: Saturday 1100 AGM followed by 'buffet' dance 1900-2359.
Why not stop over Sunday night for 'Bingo' and Dancing. Entrance £1.

The new Steward at the club is an ex Chief Electrician, named Chris. Nice chap. !

Any views or comments I write are purely my own.

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PRESIDENT LT/CMDR - ANDY NAILOR RN [RTD]
V/PPESIDENT CMDR - JOHN BOLGER RN [RTD]
V/PRESIDENT SOCIAL SEC' & EDITOR - BOB STYANTS O121-422-4115
TREASURER - LES LUND O1952-201474
CHAIRMAN & HON SEC - JOE BELL 01543-301987
WELFARE OFFICER - RON VITTY O121-622-6808
V/CHAIR MEMBERSHIP SEC & SLOPS - GERALD SEDGLEY 0121-689-3886
STANDARD BEARER - DEREK ROBINSON 01299-402287
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