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February 2005
OVERVIEW UPDATE No.1
HMS GANGES CENTENARY PARADE
IPSWICH WATERFRONT
Saturday, 23 APRIL 2005
Important information for “Day Trippers”
The Centenary Parade will commence at 12 noon and those taking part in the parade must be in place by 1130. Following the parade the Association will be holding a reception for our invited guests. Admission to the reception will be by ticket.
The cost of catering for the reception is being funded from various sources including members attending reunion, who will have paid an inclusive fee with their reunion booking. The reception will be open to all members of the Association but those members who are not attending reunion will need to contact the Association so that numbers can be recorded for catering purposes. The cost of the reception, for these “Day Trippers,” will be £5 per head which will include a finger buffet lunch, red or white wine, or a soft drink. There will also be a cash bar for those wanting beer.
If any members of the Association,
NOT
attending reunion, wish to attend the reception, with or without guests, would they please contact Jim Gitsham on
01473 328660
AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE BUT IN ANY EVENT BEFORE 3 APRIL.
DVD Recording
A DVD is being commissioned to record as much as possible of the Parade, the Reception and interviews with Members. It is envisaged that the DVD will be made available between 3 to 4 weeks after the event at a cost of £10 each. Copies will be made available for sale through the Museum and by direct mail from the Chairman. When mailed to UK addresses an additional £1.50 per disk, postage and packing, will be required. P&P costs for other addresses will be calculated at the time. Similarly, the price of video tapes will be calculated when numbers are known.
It would be very helpful if an indication could be given as to the number of disks/tapes required. Obviously, small quantities will cost more to produce than larger batches. Please contact me by: telephone (01702) 341968, fax (01702) 432440 or, preferably, by email thipthorpe@btconnect.com
to give an indication of future orders. These indications will not be binding but will help us in assessing the likely demand for disks & tapes.
Finally,
could I ask Members who receive this Update direct by email, or read it on the Noticeboard, to pass on the information to those Members who are not connected to the Internet or who may not have seen it. It is very important for the “Day Trippers” to contact Jim Gitsham as early as possible.
Tony Thipthorpe
Chairman, HMS Ganges Association
28Feb2005
Crossed The Bar
Cyril Packham CTB on Friday 25 Feb 05, aged 71. He joined Ganges in Jan 1949.
His funeral will take place at Horsham St Faith Crematorium, near Norwich Airport,
at 1615 on Weds 9 Mar 05.
His son Steve has asked whether anyone knows his fathers service number or how to obtain it - can anyone help?
Should anyone want to contact him for further information, his details are:
Steve Packham,
mobile (07710) 624181,
phone (01603) 893819,
email: spackham@clpenvirogas.co.uk
28Feb2005
Crossed The Bar
It is with great sadness we have to say farewell to Eric Widdison ships book
number 0035, one of the founding members of our Association.
Eric CTB on 22nd February 2005, his funeral will take place at Christ
Church, Chilwell Nottingham afterwards burial at Beeston Cemetary on 4th
March leaving Eric's house at 1215.
Dickie Doyle <mail@sloproom.co.uk>
25Feb2005
I am trying to contact any of the lads who I instructed at Ganges in '73 and early 74 when I was an RPO.
I have contacted 3 up to present. I attach a photo of 374 class, communicators and unfortunately have no photos
or class number of the other.
Thanks for your help
Pete Swann <swannp@btinternet.com>
20Feb2005
33 Class Blake Div 1965.
Blake Division Water Polo Team 1965
Bill Hollis. <billh@esc.net.au> Wonders where all is classmates have got to.
Is there anyone out there from Bill's class?
If so please get in touch. Bill would like to hear from you.
15Feb2005
HMS Endurance 72 - 73 commission
My name is john Mullen, I am trying to locate any member of the crew who served on the Endurance, the original (Anita Dan) Captain Chris Isaacs 1972 - 1973 commission.
A few of the lads were Pat Kempton, Minnie Cooper, Ron Warlock all droggies, our mess was next to the chefs and bootnecks aft, had some good runs on that trip would like
to hear how life has treated them since.
Known as J.J. or Jeff.
John Mullen <jjmull@shaw.ca>
15Feb2005
George McNiff
My husband George McNiff was at Ganges 1969 - 1970, sadly he passed away last September.
I am trying to find anyone who may have knew him at that time, and if so if they have any photos
that he may be in that could be copied and sent to me. I am trying to put together a photo album
of his naval career. This I hope to pass on to my grandson who is now 2 weeks old. He never got to
meet his grandad but I want him to know him. If you knew George, it would be nice to hear from you
with any little dits you may have.
Thank you in anticipation
Best regards
Carole <c.mcniff@virgin.net>
14Feb2005
Wartime Recollections Research
Dear Sir/Madam,
My name is Karen Burnell and I am a postgraduate research student at the
University of Southampton. Currently, I am researching the long term impact
of war memories throughout the lifespan, and the role that social support
plays in reconciling these memories. I am hoping to conduct interviews with
formly serving veterans of conflicts ranging from WWII through to the 1st
Gulf War.
My reason for contacting you is to ask if you could publicise this study
amongst members of your association.
Many people who do this sort of research really enjoy talking about their
recollections, and all their personal details will, of course be kept
confidential.
My contact details are as follows; please feel free to contact me if you
require further information.
Postal Address:
Karen Burnell
School of Psychology
University of Southampton
Highfield
Southampton
SO17 1BJ
Telephone Number: 02380 595 108
Email Address: <kjb103@soton.ac.uk>
With all good wishes,
Karen Burnell
14Feb2005
Thomas Halloran.
I have discovered a number of photos of HMS Ganges and crew taken by my dad, Thomas Halloran.
Dad was in the Royal Navy from 1939-45. We lost dad far too young, he had a fatal heart attack in 1972 aged 52.
I know he loved being at sea and was proud to have been a wireless operator. He even taught me morse code when I was 7!
I would love to hear from anyone who knew dad and would be happy to supply copy photos to anyone who would like them.
Best wishes
Fran Halloran <FMHalloran@aol.com>
14Feb2005
HMS Ganges Gates Listed
I received this letter this morning informing me that the Ganges gates are now listed.
I think this calls at least for sippers if not splice the mainbrace.
Bert Ward <george.ward@ntlworld.com>
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
2-4 Cockspur Street London SW1Y5DH
Tel OZ07211 2363
Fax 02072112389
Email: helen.phillips@culture.gsi.gov.uk
Mr GH Ward
22 Westwood Grove
Linthorpe
Middlesborough
TS5 SPY
OurRef SL1821/04
7 February 2005
Dear Mr Ward
PLANNING (LISTED BUILDINGS AND CONSERVATION AREAS) ACT 1990
BUILDINGS OF SPECIAL ARCHITECTURAL OR HISTORIC INTEREST
GATES AT HMS GANGES, CALEDONIA ROAD, SHOTLEY, BABERGH, SUFFOLK
I refer to your letter of 30 October asking the Secretary of State to
consider the above building for inclusion in the Statutory List.
After careful consideration of all the evidence, including advice from
English Heritage, the Secretary of State has decided to list the building.
It was added to the list today in Grade II having been judged to be a
building of special architectural or historic interest, I enclose a copy of
the list entry for your information.
Yours sincerely
Helen Phillips Designation Branch
INVESTOR IN PEOPLE
09Feb2005
Crossed the Bar
Sadly we have to say goodby to our old mate, Reg Groves, Ganges 07/01/47 late of Dagenham Essex.
Reg Crossed the Bar last Thursday 3rd February, having suffered a stroke a number of years ago but would not be deterred,
attending reunions regularly accompained by Wife Vi and his family to be used as duty watch wheelchair pushers.
His smiling face and indomitable spirit will be missed by all who knew him.
May he have found a safe anchorage.
Regards Dickie. <mail@sloproom.co.uk>
08Feb2005
HMS Llandaff 2005 Reunion
HMS Llandaff reunion is to be held back at Llandaff, Cardiff on October 7th & 8th 2005.
Shipmates can contact me kevin.wood@blueyonder.co.uk or via our web site http://www.hmsllandaff.co.uk for details.
07Feb2005
Crossed the Bar
Michael V. J. Hallett C/JX905546 Anson Division 1951.
Funeral to be held at Eltham Crematorium 3pm 15th February 2005.
[2 pm from the house.] No flowers by request. Donations to T.S. Ganges or either the Eleanor Foundation or Greenwich And Bexley Hospice.
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Mike will be remembered by us all in the North West Kent Division, he was a great Mate and Association Member.
His sense of fun and wit always stood out. Never shy to take the floor and get things going at the "Sods Opera" with a few
of his own special turns which help to make any Reunion worth while.
Our condolences go his wife Jean, Daughter Dawn, Son Bryan and Grand Children.
He will be greatly missed and will remain in our Hearts and Thoughts always
MAY HE FIND A SAFE ANCHORAGE.
Regards
Joe Hawkwood [51] <Joehawk905@aol.com>
02Feb2005
Mike Hallet and I joined Ganges in Oct 1951, although in different divisions we got to know each other,
Mike like like myself attended every reunion apart from the initial two, and always met up for a pint and
swinging of the lamp. He was a lovely guy and will be sadly missed. my condolences go out to his wife and family. may he R.I.P.
Brian(scouse) Simpson. <skowzbrian@hotmail.com>
02Feb2005
HMS Ganges off Shotley 1905.
H.M.S. Ganges enthusiasts may be interested to note that we have a watercolour of her by
Henry Branston Freer (Exh.1905 - 1915) moored off Shotley on the Orwell, Suffolk.
It is signed and dated 1905, the year the new shore establishment was created and before she was renamed HMS Tenedos III in 1906.
It is a large watercolour presumably done for exhibition and measures approximately 18x27 inches (unframed) 26x35 inches in its frame.
The picture forms part of our January Selected Group of pictures of the East Anglian coast, all of which can be viewed on our website at
http://www.abbottandholder.co.uk/ (click on LIST for link to Selected Groups for images)
The watercolour of HMS Ganges is priced at £2,250.
Please do call if you have any questions or visit us.
The Gallery is open from 9.30 - 6.00 Monday to Saturday and until 7.00 on Thursdays.
30 Museum Street
-opposite the British Museum-
London WC1A 1LH
0207 637 3981
abbott.holder@virgin.net
Contact: Philip Athill or Laura Pocock
