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Crossed the bar Steve Tester
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Following his recent crossing of the bar there will be a Service of Remembrance for our shipmate Steve Tester at 2pm on Monday 18th March 2024 at Victoria Baptist Church, Eldon Road, Eastbourne, BN21 1UE at which PWSTS members and associates plus our Standard will be in attendance.
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2 more PWSTS stalwarts crossed the bar recently. Colin Champness Cutty Sark 1963 Steve Tester Cutty Sark 1963 RIP Shipmates
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Crossed the Bar - Alan Phipps
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Alan Phipps PWSTS 1949 'Crossed The Bar' on 7th June this year aged 82 after a brave 2½ year struggle with the wretched Alzheimer's disease. Happily he was in a wonderful care home who's staff were what made it so wonderful and who genuinely loved our Dad and were never more happy than when being regaled...
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Crossed the Bar, Ted Temple
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Sorry to announce that Ted Temple, Derwent, 1957, crossed the bar on 22 November. Funeral arrangements in Margate will be posted when announced.
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Crossed the Bar - Tedd Finch
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This is to inform you of the upcoming funeral for: Edwin (also known as Eddie or Ted) Finch (PWSTS 1948) A funeral service will be held at Norfolk Bluebell Wood Burial Park (Old Church Road, Hainford, NR10 3BG) on Friday 15th June at 2:30 PM. All welcome, Black dress is optional and cheerful attire i...
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Crossed the Bar - John (Jock) McDougall
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I am writing to let the school know with great regret the passing of my father John Murray Savage McDougall (Jock). He was in Ingham 1947 and always spoke of the school. Could you please make other year members aware of Jocks passing. Douglas McDougall doug_mcdougall6@hotmail.com
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Crossed the Bar - Rodney Nichols
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Message received - I have replied and will update the forum as soon as I have more information. http://pwsts.org.uk/rodneynichols.htm Rodney Nichols PWSTS 1953 Dear Sir/Madam, My father recently passed away a couple of weeks ago and going through some old photo's I found one of him with his PWSTS u...
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Crossed the Bar - Paul Ditchfield
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It is with heavy heart that I have to inform all PWSTS old boys that Paul Ditchfield (Grenville 62/63) crossed the bar at 20.55 hours this evening, Tuesday 31st January 2017, at Finney House Preston with his wife Mandy at his side. When I know the funeral arrangements I will post the details.
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Crossed the Bar - Gordon Strachen
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Sad news I'm afraid. I have just heard from his granddaughter that GORDON STRACHEN passed away just before Xmas. He will be cremated on the 17th of January at 3.30pm at Gorleston Crematorium Yarmouth. I was with him at Ingham school in 1952 and sailed with him on the ORCADES. We met several times duri...
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Crossed the Bar - Peter Johnson
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Message from John Rae: I have just taken a phone call from an ex workmate who has informed me that fellow workmate and ex PWSTS boy Peter Johnson (PWSTS 1958) has passed away today (Tuesday 13 December 2016). John Rae
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Crossed the Bar - Jim Connell
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It is my sad duty to inform you that James (Jim) Connell (PWSTS 1955) has crossed the bar. The following previously unnoticed posting was left on the PWSTS Log Book on the 14 August 2016. I am sorry that I missed this posting until now. I have updated the main web page so that the contact us link is in a diffe...
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Crossed the Bar - Bill Biffen
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It is my sad duty to inform you that our shipmate and forum buddy Bill Biffen (PWSTS 1943) has Crossed the Bar. Bill would have been 89 years of age next week but passed away peacefully last weekend. Thank you to Russ Foster (PWSTS 1943) for letting us know. I have contacted Bills wife Cora and sent condol...
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"Crossing the Bar"
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Sunset and evening star, And one clear call for me! And may there be no moaning of the bar, When I put out to sea, But such a tide as moving seems asleep, Too full for sound and foam, When that which drew from out the boundless deep Turns again home. Twilight and evening bell, And after th...
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Crossed the Bar - Michael O'Driscoll
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Michael O'Driscoll PWSTS 1936 passed away peacefully in Kinsale Co Cork Ireland on Tuesday 3rd May 2016 aged 96 years. His son believed he attended Limehouse in 1938 but now believes it was 1936/37. He also suspects that he may be the boy on the front row on the 1937 picture in the black top. More informa...
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Crossed the Bar - Kevin "Blackie" Black
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It is with regret that I have to inform you of the passing away of Kevin "Blackie" Black, he died suddenly last night. For some reason his name does not come up on the old boys list. I believe he was at Dover in 1959, please advise if you can throw some light on this ? He was one of Aucklands most wel...
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Crossed the Bar - Cdr Eddie Grenfell
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Sorry I dont know how I missed this article in 2013. In 1942 Grenfell was responsible for the radar which was fitted in the Empire Lawrence, a catapult-armed merchant ship (or CAM), which carried a single Sea Hurricane fighter. The Hurricane was to be launched by catapult in the event of an aerial atta...
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Crossed the Bar - Dave Clarke
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Dave Clarke, 1958 Dover Rodney class, crossed the bar on 28 October 2014, after a brave fight against ill health. "Dad stayed in the Merchant Navy for 2-3 years firstly on the Port Line, then the Royal Mail Line. He kept his grandchildren enthralled with some amazing memories of his adventures...
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Tower Hill - Red Ensign
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Message from the MNA 6 August 2014This afternoon the Red Ensign was permanently raised at the Merchant Navy Memorial after receiving permission from the London Borough of Tower Hamlets and the co-operation of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. It certainly gives much more significance to t...
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Crossed the Bar - Spencer Bell MN Training Ship Indefatigable
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Spencer Bell 1958It is with great sadness that I inform you of the tragic death of Spencer Bell (1958) former Chairman of the Indefatigable Old Boys Association (IOBA).Some of you may have heard of the terrible accident on the M1 in the Watford area. Spencer was that Good Samaritan who stopped his car...
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Crossed the Bar
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PWSTS 2007 WW2 Plaque returns to Ingham
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At last the long awaited and well overdue missing part (2) of the Ingham 2007 film supplied by Fred Honisett PWSTS 1943 Previously YouTube refused the file size. The PWSTS WW2 Memorial Plaque Service of Remembrance was held at the Holy Trinity church Ingham at 11:00 hrs on Sunday 20th May 2007. 183 p...
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Crossed the Bar - John Burdett
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Message from John's daughter. John Burdett PWSTS 1955 Crossed the Bar suddenly June 2013
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Crossed the Bar - Gordon Pyper
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It is with sadness that I report the death on Tuesday 11 June 2013 of Gordon Pyper (New Zealand) who was at the Prince of Wales in 1963 in the Arethusa class. Gordon was a good mate and we had many escapades together. After he left the Merchant Navy he bought his own boat and became an oyster fisherman...
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http://www.doverwarmemorialproject.org.uk/Information/DaybyDay/PWSTS%20WWII%20plaque1.htm
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Crossed the Bar - Derek Martel
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The PWSTS is sad to announce that Derek Martel (PWSTS 1959) has crossed the bar. Derek didnt manage to join the PWSTS Society so we are grateful to the Independent Vindicatrix of East Kent for letting us know. Derek sailed on the Port Line and lived in Guernsey. Derek had been suffering for a number o...
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Crossed the Bar - Lewis Derek Mantle
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I regret to inform you that my dad, Lewis Derek Mantle, died on Saturday 22 December 2012. He recently said that going to the PWSTS was the best thing that ever happened to him. I hope to provide you with a fuller profile for your website soon. Regards Adrian Mantle (son).
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Crossed the Bar - Ben Ashton
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Read in our local paper today that Bernard (Ben ) Ashton...Limehouse 1939... crossed the bar on the 4/12/2012. I know Ben for a little while when on the Townsend Ferries, had a few laughs...never knew he was an "Oldboy". Barry
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Crossed the Bar - Anthony Westhead
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Anthony John Westhead I would be pleased if you would add the details to the PWSTS personnel list of my cousin Anthony John Westhead, PWSTS No. 3224, Salamis 1959, who unfortunately crossed the bar 21 April, 1997 whilst serving as a policeman on Merseyside. His widow and family would be pleased if any...
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Crossed the Bar - Alan Carman
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The PWSTS Society with great sadness regrets to inform you that our dear friend Alan Carman PWSTS 1959 has crossed the bar. Maureen wishes for all PWSTS boys to be informed. Once Alans funeral details have been organised an announcement will be made. Our thoughts are with Maureen and her family at th...
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Crossed the Bar - Donald Gunton
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The PWSTS is sad to announce that our PWSTS Old Boy Donald Gunton (PWSTS 1958) passed away suddenly on 21st May 2011, aged 68. Our thoughts are with his family and friends.
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Crossed the Bar - Lilly Bennett
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It is with great sadness that I have to inform you that Mrs Lilly Bennett, affectionately know by PWSTS boys as Little Cook, passed away in March 2011. Lilly was a Cook for a number of years at Dover. I hope to receive further information from her family. Lilly attended our Dover reunion in 2005 where sh...
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Cable Ship "Alert" Memorial.
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As one of my last duties as the PWSTS Standard bearer, I will be attending a small Memorial Service for the unvailing of a memorial plaque dedicated to the memory of the officers and crew of the cable layer "Alert", which was torpedowed off the North Forland, Broadstairs, Kent with the los...
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Crossed the Bar - Ian Riddell
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I have some very sad news. After a short but heroic battle against pancreatic cancer Ian Riddell passed away yesterday, 23rd January 2011, in Melbourne, Australia. Ian was just 59 years old. As this came as a complete shock to me I am at a loss for much more to say at the moment. However, I am in contact wit...
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New Zealand MN remembered
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Sept 2010 New Zealand's Merchant Navy has been honoured at a ceremony at Wellington's National War Memorial.The Governor-General, veterans and politicians attended the wreath-laying ceremony to commemorate New Zealand's first Merchant Navy Day.Merchant Navy fleets operated in hazardous s...
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Merchant Navy Memorial in Leith
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Nov 2010 - HRH Princess Anne praised the work of Leith and Edinburgh people to erect a new monument in honour Scotland's merchant seamen at the unveiling ceremony. Hundreds of people attended the ceremony on The Shore in Leith to view the Memorial sculpture which depicts the varied history and opera...
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PWSTS WW2 Memorial Plaque
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The Prince of Wales Sea Training School WW2 Memorial Plaque This section of the forum is now open to the public and will compliment our existing PWSTS WW2 Memorial page on the main site dedicated to the 85 Prince of Wales boys who gave their lives in the service of their country between 1939 -1946: htt...
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Crossed the Bar - Captain Ronald Hill
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It is with great sadness that I have to announce the death of Captain Ronald Hill (PWSTS 1947). Ronald passed away last night (Monday 6th Dec 2010). PWSTS condolences to his family at this sad time.Thank you to Captain Chris James (PWSTS 1960) for letting us know. -- Edited by Andy on Sunday 30th of Janu...
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PWSTS War Dead
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Hello Andy, Believe I have found another of your casualties named on the PWSTS Memorial.I have recently undertaken the task of compiling the Deaths at Sea Register 1939-1945 for the National MNA covering all those omitted from the CWGC remit whose deaths were not war relate...
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Latest News,
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My apologies for not getting this subject running, Elwyn has some news and will publish here for discussion, I thank him very much for his efforts. It is important that this now becomes a discussion and a way forward.
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Has the new spring dawns we will make progress this season to bring this to some form of fruitation.
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Crossed the Bar - Captain Colin Vine
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It is with deep regret that I have to inform you that our dear friend Captain Colin Frank Vine DSC, RD, RNR passed away on Thursday 10th May 2007. His funeral will be at Farnham Crematorium on Thursday 17th May for family members only. At 12:00 hrs a service will be held at St Thomas-on-the-Bourne Church...
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The passing of Captain Vine
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It was with deep sadness that i read of the passing of Captain Vine "LEST WE FORGET"
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Plaque Placement
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May I repectfully suggest that we request the fixing of a plaque to the bollard that is to the right of the seating area (See pics 41 & 42 www.pwsts.org.uk/NMA.htm ) Please let me have your opinions as to this suggestion, note the other types of memorials and your views welcome. IMHO this would kee...
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PWSTS National Memorial Arboretum Committee
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This section is only to be used by the PWSTS National Memorial Arboretum Committee. The committee aims to explore the possibilities of having a permanent memorial to the PWSTS at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire. The committee will decide on an appropriate memorial and follow the...
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I paid a visit to South Staffs on Sunday the 11th on a hot spring day and spent a morning wandering around.
I must admit the main area that you see on the hill does the Uk proud for once, a very impressive and evocative monument to say the least, it make you feel very proud but also sad to see the names....
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Crossed the Bar - Jack Smithers
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Im afraid I have some sad news; Dave Smithers has just informed the PWSTS Society that his brother Jack Smithers has now left us. Jack trained at Dover in 1954, and Dave followed him ten years later. Jack resided in Australia on leaving the Merchant Navy. This is extremely sad news and on behalf of the Pr...
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Crossed the Bar - Alan Playford
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Alan Playford (PWSTS 1958) has crossed the bar It is with deep regret we announce that Alan Playford has crossed the bar. He left us today after a brave battle with cancer. Alan attended the 2005 reunion with his wife Jenny and helped raise funds by selling memorabilia. He later laid the PWSTS wreath at...
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Crossed the Bar Poem
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Sunset and evening star, And one clear call for me! And may there be no moaning of the bar, When I put out to sea, But such a tide as moving seems asleep, Too full for sound and foam, When that which drew from out the boundless deep Turns again home. Twilight and evening bell, And after that the dark! And may t...
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PWSTS WII Casualties
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Hello Andy, I sent the following information to you by email 24th September. As I have not heard back, I don't know if you have received it, so have posted here. I've been doing some more research into those killed in WWII who were from the PWSTS and have found the following to add to the previous list I sen...
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MN Memorials
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Hi Andy, do we have room for a collection of Merchant Navy memorials pictures on the website. I have to say I was very impressed with Australia and New Zealand on how they recognised the contributions MN men and women. I have a few, this one was taken on the seawall in Cairns. If you think it's a good id...
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Crossed the Bar - Leslie Newman
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It is with deep regret that we announce that a PWSTS boy has crossed the bar. Leslie Newman R680424 North Rocks Sydney AU / Harrow UK crossed the bar peacefully on 14/07/2006. Our thoughts are with his friends and family. He will sadly be missed but is now reunited with old shipmates. -- Edited by Andy...
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Crossed the Bar - Rob Cambell
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I was advised this morning that Rob Cambell succumbed to a lethal dust disease and died on Christmas Day. His funeral will be held at Hove on 6th January 2006. He appears in photo 006 at centre, and on 007 at extreme left of the Reunion photos. Rob was at PWSTS IN 1954. Rob and his cabin mate, Sid Jones (ex Vi...
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Ropner Memorial Plaque
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Ropner Memorial Plaque - message from Billy McGee
Billy1963@ntlworld.com
Have arranged for a formal unveiling of the Ropner Memorial Plaque to take place on Sunday 23rd October at 11.00 hours.
This is all in the early stages just now. I have contacted Stockton Royal British Legion who will g...
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Memorial Plaque Vote
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Please help us to decide what is right by casting your vote. Thank you
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A Dover Plaque and Wreath Funding
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Ok Andy, this seems to be working out, I see you have an address on the main page is that where you would like us to send funding? maybe you could put the info in the forum as well. Maybe with another poll who would be prepared to make donations. Before we get to excited, also we would have to find a plac...
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I am making enquiries with the B&ISS regarding the PWSTS Memorial Plaque which is situated in the Seafarer's Centre at Dover. I think a more appropriate location for it would be 'Holy Trinity' Church at Ingham, Stalham in Norfolk. The church already holds one set of PWSTS colours a...
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