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

Chelmsford Branch Report: The Old Contemptible – No. 436, May 1970

The Old Contemptible – No. 436, May 1970 CHELMSFORD      Have not sent anything to the magazine because we have not had any meetings. The first for 1970 took place on the 5th March. Owing to ill-health I was not able to attend, but some of our hardy Chums and one Patron, and our Chairman made

Chelmsford Branch Report: The Old Contemptible – No. 422, March 1969

The Old Contemptible – No. 422, March 1969 CHELMSFORD      We had a get-together on January 8th to present our new Patron, Maj. R. Tomkins, with his badge and to congratulate our other Patron Maj. D. C. Purvis on his being given his M.B.E. in the New Year’s Honours List. After a drink a natter our

Chelmsford Branch Report: The Old Contemptible – No. 385, February 1966

The Old Contemptible – No. 385, February 1966 CHELMSFORD      At our December meeting we mustered six Chums. As is customary we stood in silence in remembrance of past Chums, with a special thought for our late President, Chum B. L. Humphrey. We hope to have our annual dinner in May this year – to make

Chelmsford Chums hold first Annual Dinner – 12 January 1935

Essex Chronicle – 18 January 1935 OLD CONTEMPTIBLES’ ASSOCIATION. – The first annual supper of the Chelmsford Branch took place at Cannon’s Restaurant on Saturday. Chum F. J. Grinham, Vice-President, presided, and among those present was the Mayor, Cr. Sidney C. Taylor. An apology for absence was received from Ald. J. O. Thompson, O.B.E., J.P.,

Chelmsford Branch Report: The Old Contemptible – No. 492, January 1975

The Old Contemptible – No. 492, January 1975 CHELMSFORD                Will start wishing all Chums greeting for the New Year and good health and happiness and contentment to those Chums who are sick and cannot get about. Hope you all had a very merry Xmas. I shall not be sorry to see the end of 1974,

Chelmsford Branch Report: The Old Contemptible – No. 36, December 1936

The Old Contemptible – No. 36, December 1936 CHELMSFORD BRANCH. – Like ‘Johnny Walker’ still going strong; a Branch Membership of 75 Chums; no debts; and a little bit in the Kitty. Our best thanks are due to Braintree Branch for a very enjoyable evening; thank you Braintree. A visit to Southend to view the

Chelmsford Branch Standard Dedicated – 7 October 1934

Essex Chronicle – 12 October 1934 OLD CONTEMPTIBLES’ STANDARD. – Members of the Chelmsford Branch of the Old Contemptibles’ Association attended the opening men’s meeting of the winter session at the Cathedral on Sunday afternoon when the new Standard of the Branch was dedicated by the Provost, the Very Rev. W. E. R. Morrow, Chaplain

Chelmsford Branch Report: The Old Contemptible – No. 416, September 1968

The Old Contemptible – No. 416, September 1968 CHELMSFORD                Our July meeting opened with a good muster of nine Chums and one Patron present. It was with much regret that our Hon. Secretary has had to retire through ill-health. However, we have Chum C. Brand in the Branch who is prepared to take over, and

Chelmsford Branch Report: The Old Contemptible – No. 463, August 1972

The Old Contemptible – No. 463, August 1972 CHELMSFORD                Sorry we have not had news in the magazine, but we have had hard times getting Branch meetings going, owing to illness. Our Hon. Secretary, Chum Brand has been very ill, and there are doubts if he will be able to attend any more meetings. However,