Margate Branch Report: The Old Contemptible – No. 448, May 1971

The Old Contemptible – No. 448, May 1971 MARGATE             In May we revert to our normal meeting days, i.e. the 1st and 3rd Fridays in each month. During the winter months the meetings have been poorly attended, we hope for better attendances with the advent of the brighter and warmer days ahead. An invitation

Leamington and Warwick Branch Report: The Old Contemptible – No. 448, May 1971

The Old Contemptible – No. 448, May 1971 LEAMINGTON SPA                   Not much happening at present. A fairly clean bill of health except that our Chairman Chum J. J. Heath has had a bad turn but is about again. We had no meeting in January, but February and March meetings were well attended. The Chums and

Blackpool and District Branch Report: The Old Contemptible – No. 448, May 1971

The Old Contemptible – No. 448, May 1971 BLACKPOOL                  I am forwarding a report from the Branch which has not been done for sometime (sic) owing to the long illness of our late scribe, the very well known Dan Godfrey. He was 82 years, and had been a very active worker in the Association since

Medway Towns Report: The Old Contemptible – No. 448, May 1971

The Old Contemptible – No. 448, May 1971 MEDWAY TOWNS                   With much regret we have to report the death of Chum J. List who passed away after a very long illness. When he was active he always came to meetings and gave generously to the funds. At one time he was a Councillor on the

Isle of Wight Branch Report: The Old Contemptible – No. 448, May 1971

The Old Contemptible – No. 448, May 1971 ISLE OF WIGHT             Owing to the postal strike I was unable to send news for two months, but our meetings have been maintained with fair attendances. March meeting held on Saturday, 27th, was fairly well attended, our Chairman opened with tributes for our departed and sick Chums.

Lincoln Branch Report: The Old Contemptible – No. 447, April 1971

The Old Contemptible – No. 447, April 1971 LINCOLN              In spite of the P.O. strike, National draw books have sold fairly well, and some members travelled 80 miles to return them all sold, also one got lost for his trouble. Many thanks to Chums J. Larder and H. Harris for giving us such a good

Ramsgate Branch Report: The Old Contemptible – No. 447, April 1971

The Old Contemptible – No. 447, April 1971 RAMSGATE           The annual general meeting was held at “The Gunners Club” on Monday, 1st February, and it is gratifying to record that the Branch is in a very sound financial position. A vote of thanks was passed to Mrs E. Bull, who so kindly audited the accounts.

Jersey Branch Report: The Old Contemptible – No. 447, April 1971

The Old Contemptible – No. 447, April 1971 JERSEY        The activities of the Branch for 1971 kicked off by holding a New Year luncheon party on Thursday, January 7th. It was a happy function which attracted a fairly good attendance, although there were several last-minute cancellations by those who stayed away as a wise precaution

Acton Branch Report: The Old Contemptible – No. 447, April 1971

The Old Contemptible – No. 447, April 1971 ACTON        At our A.G.M. on 21st February all officers, having agreed to carry on, were re-elected en bloc. In addition, Chum Sir Jocelyn Lucas K.B.E., M.C., was voted to be Vice-President, and Chum C. Perkes to be Vice-Chairman. Our lines of communication having been cut these last

Maidstone Branch Report: The Old Contemptible – No. 447, April 1971

The Old Contemptible – No. 447, April 1971 MAIDSTONE                   Time “like an ever rolling stream” is catching up on us with increasing tempo. Our true and loyal Secretary, Chum A. J. Friend, was taken from us with abrupt suddenness on 19th January. Chums G. Meaking and L. Sparling have also recently answered the final roll