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White Rose Branch Meeting On Friday evening 13 January - NOT unlucky for us - some of us had an informal meal and catch up. Pancho Brett, Terry & Jane Foreman, Clive & Sue Dennison, Trevor & Elain Dixon and Alan & Sue Hewitt were staying in York for the weekend. On Saturday 14th we held the first White Rose meeting of 2023. Unfortunately we were down in numbers owing to ill heal … Read More »

Mess Dinner at TS Kellington, Stockton on Tees by Lt Cdr John Richardson RNR, TCA Liaison Officer I was invited to be the Principal Guest at a Mess Dinner held on TS Kellington on Monday 5th December, representing the Ton Class Association. This was a pleasant surprise and an enjoyable evening. The other guests were Father Harry Hopkins, District Chaplain to the Sea Cadets and Captain Nicola H … Read More »

TCA FACEBOOK PAGE By Ian Barden I am pleased to advise that, with the cooperation of Rik Furnival, TCA has regained management of the TCA Facebook page and I have taken over as Systems Administrator []. Thanks to Liam Nash and Sam Cook for their assistance with liaison with Facebook and help in arranging a seamless transfer. With effect from 23 November 2022, the page has … Read More »

On 5th October 2022 His Majesty King Charles III made the following announcement to the Royal Navy. SOUVENIR OFFER FROM: Adrian Maton     I have a souvenir 'handkerchief' type souvenir from HMS Crofton. It is fringed, unused and in original packing. Would anyone in TCA like this as memorabilia? No cost of course and I can easily post it as it is small. Please get in touch Email: adria … Read More »

An Appreciation of Queen Elizabeth II John Lippiett, President TCA I wonder if others of you found that the celebrations earlier this year for the Platinum Jubilee boosted your pride in Britain? Mine had been somewhat flagging given the political turmoil in our country, but the national rejoicing that was so very apparent in support of Queen Elizabeth II in her 70th year on the throne, rest … Read More »

Tribute from Dave Walker LRO (T), Lindfield, West Sussex F1431   My tribute to Her Majesty the Queen on her Platinum Jubilee. She was my 'Boss' for 25 years. It was a pleasure to serve you Ma'am. I have managed, at the age of 82 years, to get into my blue suit of the 1970's, although I did have to breathe in at one point ! Remember June 2nd is a Dress Ship Day.   Refurbishment o … Read More »

Punchy Reunion It took over half–a-Century, but finally we got to hold a reunion a couple of weeks ago !  We all served together on Punchy (9th MCM), taking her from Gib round to Bahrain. Who remembers us, and wants to come for a pint and swing the lamp next time ? We hope to arrange another get together within the next six months.   Contact me, Brian (Ces) at   … Read More »