Canterbury Branch Report: The Old Contemptible – No. 401, June 1967

The Old Contemptible – No. 401, June 1967 CANTERBURY       After a long absence of news the A.G.M. was held April 1st. There were twelve Chums present. A full report of the past year was presented, and was very favourably received, showing the Branch in good stead. The officers are carrying on for a further stint.

Liverpool and Merseyside Branch Report: The Old Contemptible – No. 401, June 1967

The Old Contemptible – No. 401, June 1967 LIVERPOOL & MERSEYSIDE    We had arranged an evening out, viz., tea and the theatre for Chums and ladies, but we were disappointed when we learnt that the theatre we had in mind had closed for the summer. There are other theatres in the city, but the programme

Chelmsford Branch Report: The Old Contemptible – No. 401, June 1967

The Old Contemptible – No. 401, June 1967 CHELMSFORD      Our April meeting opened with the sad news of the passing of Chum Hansell, M.M., after a long illness. He was one of our finest Chums. When this is in print we will have had our election of officer and, as expected, the few old faithful

Sheffield Branch Report: The Old Contemptible – No. 401, June 1967

The Old Contemptible – No. 401, June 1967 SHEFFIELD           There were only nine members attending. No reports from Chums Weston and Robinson; also Chum Letts still troubled with his eyes. The news of Chum Rice was that he was out of hospital, but not for good. Several Chums have tried to get to him by

Maidstone Branch Report: The Old Contemptible – No. 401, June 1967

The Old Contemptible – No. 401, June 1967 MAIDSTONE                   At our meeting on March 31st fourteen Chums attended. The Secretary gave the financial statement, which was in a very healthy state. Aldershot and Eastbourne were discussed and we are going to support both if we can get the Branch support. Another Association draw has come

Norwich Branch Report: The Old Contemptible – No. 407, December 1967

The Old Contemptible – No. 407, December 1967 NORWICH            There has been little to report lately. Attendances are still maintained by the few old faithful. An average attendance of twelve. During the summer an outing was arranged for Chums and wives and Patrons. The outing was by coach to Great Yarmouth, with a visit to

Uxbridge Branch Report: The Old Contemptible – No. 407, December 1967

The Old Contemptible – No. 407, December 1967 UXBRIDGE           The wind of change has caught up with our headquarters, “Ye Olde Treaty House”. The room in which we held our meetings has been turned into a restaurant, and the larger room, in which we met for dart matches, etc., into a lounge. We are now

Barking Branch Report: The Old Contemptible – No. 407, December 1967

The Old Contemptible – No. 407, December 1967 BARKING              I attended the Area meeting in 14th October. We attended the Romford Branch dinner and dance on Friday, 27th October; we thank Chum Barney and Romford Branch for a lovely evening spent. At our meeting on 30th October – a good meeting considering the weather –

Ramsgate Branch Report: The Old Contemptible – No. 407, December 1967

The Old Contemptible – No. 407, December 1967 RAMSGATE           On the 2nd October the monthly meeting of the Ramsgate Branch was held, when nine Chums attended. In the absence of the Chairman, Chum W. Knibbs, M.M., who was unable to be present owing to an injured leg, the chair was taken by Chum Lt. Col.

Founder (Hackney) Branch Report: The Old Contemptible – No. 407, December 1967

The Old Contemptible – No. 407, December 1967 FOUNDER             On the Branch meeting night, 19th September, not a single Chum attended, except for three executive officers and myself. So, at a private conference between the executive, it was decided that after the October Branch meeting there would be no more meetings held until the 20th