Margate Branch Report: The Old Contemptible – No. 461, June 1972

The Old Contemptible – No. 461, June 1972 MARGATE             At our April meeting we mustered seven Chums, but we very much miss our Chairman, Chum Piper, who so ably conducted our meetings over many years. It is hoped that he will soon be well again and able once more to keep us in good order.

Bristol Branch Report: The Old Contemptible – No. 461, June 1972

The Old Contemptible – No. 461, June 1972 BRISTOL               April was again well attended in a nice well warmed room, thanks to our good friend, Mr Sutton (The Verger). The chief item on the agenda was the laying up of our Branch Standard, with engraved brass plaque. This service took place on Sunday, 30th April,

Nottingham Branch Report: The Old Contemptible – No. 461, June 1972

The Old Contemptible – No. 461, June 1972 NOTTINGHAM      Our monthly meeting held 4th April, everyone present, very happy with the result of the G. N. draw, 4 horses and 7 consolations drawn by Branch members, sorry none of the horses drawn among the first three, still good luck to those who did draw one

Leamington and Warwick Branch Report: The Old Contemptible – No. 461, June 1972

The Old Contemptible – No. 461, June 1972 LEAMINGTON       We regret that our Chairman, Chum Major J. J. Heath is in hospital and may not be available for our A.G.M. This may not be too big a strain on the deputy, as all officers have agreed to “sign on” for another session. One of our

Worthing Branch Report: The Old Contemptible – No. 461, June 1972

The Old Contemptible – No. 461, June 1972 WORTHING                   Over the past year, the Great Commander of the Universe has called home many of our Chums and Patrons in the Branch, and again to report the death of our Chum Leo James Porter, this Chum joined our Branch in February, 1964, but owing to his

Jersey Branch Report: The Old Contemptible – No. 461, June 1972

The Old Contemptible – No. 461, June 1972 JERSEY                 Several interesting items arose for discussion at the meeting on 27th April. In particular, dates were confirmed for events to take us through the coming Summer. Any other Branch Chums intending to come here on holiday are asked to write a line to this Branch, so

Ipswich and District Branch Report: The Old Contemptible – No. 460, May 1972

The Old Contemptible – No. 460, May 1972 IPSWICH & DISTRICT              A small meeting after our winter hibernation. Most of the stalwarts turned up but our devoted Hon. Sec., Chum Neave, was sadly missed. He had a short spell in hospital and is now we hope fast convalescing. There were a few other sick reports

Bournemouth and District Branch Report: The Old Contemptible – No. 460, May 1972

The Old Contemptible – No. 460, May 1972 BOURNEMOUTH            We were sorry to learn that our Vice Chairman, Chum A. Roberts had been admitted to hospital, following an accident, and had been visited by the President, Group Capt. W. H. Calvert, and the Secretary. He was making progress, but will then be a resident in

Slough Branch Report: The Old Contemptible – No. 460, May 1972

The Old Contemptible – No. 460, May 1972 SLOUGH               We are still managing to keep the regular meetings going in good spirit. At the Annual General Meeting the same team was elected with the exception, to our great regret, of Chum Tom Barton as Vice-Chairman. One of the few founder members left, he has served

Leeds and District Branch Report: The Old Contemptible – No. 460, May 1972

The Old Contemptible – No. 460, May 1972 LEEDS  & DISTRICT                 A Branch meeting on Sunday, March 26th, 22 members present. Chairman Chum Geo. Smith, M.M. opened the meeting in his own jovial manner. Chum Sam Taylor gave his sick report, informing the meeting that all six Chums under the weather doing reasonably well. Patron