THE MOORINGS 22nd June 2016 ISSUE 22

Core Values: Unity, Loyalty, Patriotism & Comradeship - Once Navy, always Navy

Shipmates Tony Reekie, Phil Edwards, Jim Hammond & Dave Bishop after the laying of a wreath at the Castle Point Borough Council office on the 31st May 2016 in Memory of the Battle of Jutland (1916).

FLYING THE FLAG IN

MEMORY OF JUTLAND

Incorporated by Royal Charter Patron: HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN

RAYLEIGH BRANCH (AREA 5)

CROSSED THE BAR It is with deep regret that Rayleigh Branch announces that Shipmate

Sydney Walton (Rayleigh RBL Branch President and former RAF National Serviceman) crossed the bar on Tuesday 14th June 2016.

More details to be published as soon as released.

Cover Story…

The new mayor of Castle Point Steve Cole and members of the Royal Naval Association and Royal British Legion attended a ceremony at the civic offices to mark the centenary of the Battle of Jutland. Wreaths were laid at the memorial in the civic offices and prayers said by the Rev Christine Robinson. The Naval battle was fought between May 31 and June 1 1916, in the North Sea, near the coast of Denmark’s Jutland Peninsula.

Clacton Remembers Heroes on 100th Anniversary of Battle of Jutland.

The centenary of one of the greatest naval battles in history has

been commemorated in Clacton.

The Royal British Legion and Tendring Council joined forces to

stage a memorial service to mark the 100th anniversary of the

Battle of Jutland.

The Royal Navy lost more than 6,000 men in the two-day battle, which saw more than 20 ships sunk.

More than 2,500 Germans were killed.

Both sides claimed victory, but the damage to the German High Seas Fleet was so great that it avoided fleet-to-fleet battles for the rest of the war.

The service took place at the war memorial on Marine Parade West and was part of a nationwide event to pay tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the battle and at sea. Standards from Clacton Royal British Legion, the Royal Air Force Association, Royal Naval Association and Clacton Comrades Club were present.

EVENTS

Alan Peter Booth – Rayleigh Branch It is with deep regret that Rayleigh Branch announce that Shipmate Alan Booth the Hon. Secretary Crossed the Bar on Wednesday 13th April 2016 at the age of 81.

S/M Alan joined the RNVR in 1950 and in 1952 joined the Royal Navy, reporting to Victoria Barracks, Southsea for initial basic training, after which he was drafted to HMS Implacable to complete his training. He was then drafted to HMS Pembroke for a short period before joining HMS Aisne until April 1954, when he returned to HMS Pembroke for discharge on 5 May 1954.

He then returned to HMS President, London Division of the RNVR, where he served for several more years and this allowed him to serve several weeks each year on RN ships.

OBITUARY

He moved to Rayleigh with his family and in 1988 joined the Royal Naval Association, Rayleigh Branch. Within a few months he took on the position of Branch Hon. Secretary which he held for nearly 28 years. S/M Alan was an excellent organiser and also a keen golfer and decided to organise golfing days to raise funds for charity. He chose SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity. It started in a small way and grew in size, with golfers from

On Sunday 5th June, a New Branch was commissioned at STOWMARKET and will be known as STOWMARKET ROYAL NAVAL ASSOCIATION.

They meet on the last Tuesday of each month a the RBL Club, Tavern Street, Stowmarket.

AREA NEWS

Shipmate Richard Ascott formally stepped down as NCM (National Council Member) for Area 5 at the National Conference Meeting in Reading earlier this month.

Richard’s replacement as NCM is s/m Dave Ambrose (Brentwood Branch Hon Sec.), with s/m Jim Hammond (Rayleigh Branch Chairman) as Deputy NCM.

the services and civilian life attending these events from all over the country, raising substantial sums for this charity. Unfortunately, due to ill health, Alan had to give this up and passed it on to SSAFA to continue this yearly event. However, he would, when health allowed, present his trophy personally. Alan was a Life Member of the Association. Even in ill health Alan worked with the Branch Chairman to set up a Royal Navy and Royal Naval Association Memorial at Rettendon in Essex, which was dedicated in July 2015. With his quiet way and calm attitude, he will be sorely missed, not only by his wife Iris and family, but also by Shipmates from Rayleigh, Area 5 and those in other areas that knew him. S/M Alan’s standing in the RNA was recognised by the attendance of the National President at his funeral, together with his Shipmates from his Branch, Area 5 Officials and Area Branches.

LETTERS

My Family and I would like to express our sincere thanks to everyone who attended Alan’s Funeral.

We were overwhelmed with how many Members of the RNA came along including the Standard Bearer’s representing different areas. It was a great “send off” and he would have been touched that so many people attended.

Thank you all.

Iris Booth and Family.

FROM FACEBOOK

Good morning from SSAFA, Southend’s Veterans Club. Would you tell your members about us please and that they are welcome to join us any Thursday. Any veteran and their partner, or widowers, or widows of a veteran. If they could ring first please so I know how many I’m cooking for. 01702 463113. Many thanks,

Regards Michele.

The RNA-Rayleigh Facebook page currently has 170 followers, with more people joining all the time. We have chosen to use Facebook for our social-media as it’s quick and easy to update and (most importantly) free of charge!

There are currently 64 RNA Branches on Facebook (including HQ), with Area 10, Hinkley, Malta, Newark, Wallasey and Waterlooville recently added to the list. Our facebook pages contain stacks of news and information about our Branch. Pay us a visit and “Like” us at… www.facebook.com/RoyalNavalAssociationRayleigh

BRANCH CONTACTS

President: Bob Hill 01268 780449

Chairman: Jim Hammond 01268 414616

Vice Chairman: Terry Barker 01268 456165

Hon. Secretary Gary Daisley 01268 555570

Hon. Treasurer: Margaret Day 01702 524561

Membership Secretary: Bill Vernon 01268 772775

Standard Bearer: Dave Bishop 01268 770521

Welfare Officer: Dave Mead 01702 307922

Social Secretary: Iain Hendry 01268 655800

Gangway: Jack Harrison 01268 743100

Padre: Revd. Canon Mike Lodge 01268 742151

PR Officer: Vacant

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