Warrant Officer 1(RSM) Matthew Tomlinson CGC,
CPO Kate Middleton MC
Lt Cdr Ian Molyneux GM.
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| Matthew Tomlinson at the Cenotaph with the Minibus named after him. |
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| Two of the Minibuses in Portsmouth with HMS Queen Elisabeth in the Background. |
Saturday, February 10, 2018
Earlier this year Area 4 were given the use of one of three specially adapted minibuses. These were paid for by fines paid by Banks for the Libor infringements. The bus is available for any RNA branch in Area 4 to use and is located in Liskeard. Anyone wishing to use the bus please contact Warwick Belfitt or any member of the committee. The buses are named after personnel who have received Gallantry Awards.
Warrant Officer 1(RSM) Matthew Tomlinson CGC,
CPO Kate Middleton MC
Lt Cdr Ian Molyneux GM.
Anybody using the minibus is asked to provide details and photos to maintain a blog of its use.
Warrant Officer 1(RSM) Matthew Tomlinson CGC,
CPO Kate Middleton MC
Lt Cdr Ian Molyneux GM.
Wednesday, February 7, 2018
Skittles
Following our committee meeting, we are considering starting a skittles league between ourselves and other RNA Branches. Anybody who would be interested in playing please give details to Warrick Belfitt.
Friday, February 2, 2018
2018 AGM
Liskeard Branch of the RNA held their Annual general Meeting (AGM) on Thursday 25 January prior to their monthly meeting. It was attended by 25 members.
The meeting was opened by the Chair (Marie Belfitt) who presented her report of 2017. This included events that had taken place and donations and collections that had taken place.
The Treasurer (Warrick Belfitt) presented his report ending with a statement that the branch was approximately £500 worse off than we were at the start of 2017.
Existing members of the committee were voted in and new positions were filled as follows;
Auditor 2 Adam Strutt
Welfare Rep 2 Terry Whitty
Bilge Rat Editor Adam Strutt
Assistant Standard Bearer Jerry Fleming
Committee Member Jerry Fleming
We are still looking for a fundraiser.
Our Area Representative Gordon Strudwick reported that the Branch had been represented at all Area Meetings last year and thanked John Lennon and Roger Grace for standing in when he was not available. He reported that a number of branches within Area 4 had closed, mainly due to falling numbers and advancing years.
The Dunn Trophy was presented to Warwick Bellfitt for all his hard work in keeping the Branch running smoothly.
The meeting was opened by the Chair (Marie Belfitt) who presented her report of 2017. This included events that had taken place and donations and collections that had taken place.
The Treasurer (Warrick Belfitt) presented his report ending with a statement that the branch was approximately £500 worse off than we were at the start of 2017.
Existing members of the committee were voted in and new positions were filled as follows;
Auditor 2 Adam Strutt
Welfare Rep 2 Terry Whitty
Bilge Rat Editor Adam Strutt
Assistant Standard Bearer Jerry Fleming
Committee Member Jerry Fleming
We are still looking for a fundraiser.
Our Area Representative Gordon Strudwick reported that the Branch had been represented at all Area Meetings last year and thanked John Lennon and Roger Grace for standing in when he was not available. He reported that a number of branches within Area 4 had closed, mainly due to falling numbers and advancing years.
The Dunn Trophy was presented to Warwick Bellfitt for all his hard work in keeping the Branch running smoothly.
A full set of minutes is available by request to editor@liskeard-rna.org.uk
Tuesday, March 28, 2017
Bideford 2017
The first weekend of March saw sixteen members of the branch off to Bideford for the Number Four Area Annual Reunion. We all arrived in good time on Friday Afternoon, despite one couple breaking out of the convoy to circumnavigate Cornwall before finally plucking up courage to cross the border.
The absence of the usual table plan caused much confusion, after removing all our belongings we finally settled on our two tables in the ‘naughty corner’. The Branch did well in the evenings ‘Spirit Raffle’ gaining 4 prizes, though these weren’t given out until the following morning in case the elderly alcoholics consumed them at the table. It was then time to show off our physical agility on the dance floor, although in some cases the mind was more willing than the body.
After breakfast on Saturday morning it was time for the Quiz, unlike branches that enter giant teams we split into 3 groups as usual, and once again judged it to perfection coming second, good enough to prove we can do it but not needing to set next years Quizą½ We followed this with a mass exodus to Atlantic Village for a browse around and lunch and then it was time to start scrubbing and sprucing for the evening’s formal dinner.
This years Guest of Honour was the Chaplain of the Fleet who has had quite an interesting and varied career. After the standard formalities and toasts we were entertained by comedian and singer Paul Anthony, and followed this with much frivolity around the table and physical exercise on the dance floor. The raffle took the same course as previous years – we provide the best prize but cannot get our tickets to pop out of the drum – Roger did come away with some table linen.
After much discussion concerning Sunday morning’s inclement weather we decided to forgo the normal hot chocolate and stroll around Bideford, instead we spent the time preparing for the Sod’s Opera. There were several good acts this year; Ted started the proceedings with a few comical poems – only Arsene Wenger could describe the judge’s decision on that one. The Branch’s ‘Lost Youth Marching Team’ went down very well and their performance was rewarded with the Tremlett Cup for best group effort.
Then came lunch with more food and compulsory alcohol.
With barely time to catch your breath it was soon time to prepare for the evening – more food, more alcohol and more frivolity. It was noticeable that the physical gyrations on the dance floor were becoming more subdued as the weekend began to take its toll.
Monday morning – somewhat jaded, the last round of force-feeding before our departure. Time to say our goodbyes and wend our way home for a well earned rest.
An excellent weekend packed with fun, feasting and merriment – the debauchery was only in the mind of the men.
A special thank you to Terry for ensuring that each event and costume change was suitably recorded for when it becomes time to reminisce.
If you haven’t been for a while (or never) why not consider giving it a go next year, enjoyment is compulsory and provided free by each other – the rest we let everyone else take care of.
S/M Marie Belfitt (Chairman)
The absence of the usual table plan caused much confusion, after removing all our belongings we finally settled on our two tables in the ‘naughty corner’. The Branch did well in the evenings ‘Spirit Raffle’ gaining 4 prizes, though these weren’t given out until the following morning in case the elderly alcoholics consumed them at the table. It was then time to show off our physical agility on the dance floor, although in some cases the mind was more willing than the body.
After breakfast on Saturday morning it was time for the Quiz, unlike branches that enter giant teams we split into 3 groups as usual, and once again judged it to perfection coming second, good enough to prove we can do it but not needing to set next years Quizą½ We followed this with a mass exodus to Atlantic Village for a browse around and lunch and then it was time to start scrubbing and sprucing for the evening’s formal dinner.
This years Guest of Honour was the Chaplain of the Fleet who has had quite an interesting and varied career. After the standard formalities and toasts we were entertained by comedian and singer Paul Anthony, and followed this with much frivolity around the table and physical exercise on the dance floor. The raffle took the same course as previous years – we provide the best prize but cannot get our tickets to pop out of the drum – Roger did come away with some table linen.
After much discussion concerning Sunday morning’s inclement weather we decided to forgo the normal hot chocolate and stroll around Bideford, instead we spent the time preparing for the Sod’s Opera. There were several good acts this year; Ted started the proceedings with a few comical poems – only Arsene Wenger could describe the judge’s decision on that one. The Branch’s ‘Lost Youth Marching Team’ went down very well and their performance was rewarded with the Tremlett Cup for best group effort.
Then came lunch with more food and compulsory alcohol.
With barely time to catch your breath it was soon time to prepare for the evening – more food, more alcohol and more frivolity. It was noticeable that the physical gyrations on the dance floor were becoming more subdued as the weekend began to take its toll.
Monday morning – somewhat jaded, the last round of force-feeding before our departure. Time to say our goodbyes and wend our way home for a well earned rest.
An excellent weekend packed with fun, feasting and merriment – the debauchery was only in the mind of the men.
A special thank you to Terry for ensuring that each event and costume change was suitably recorded for when it becomes time to reminisce.
If you haven’t been for a while (or never) why not consider giving it a go next year, enjoyment is compulsory and provided free by each other – the rest we let everyone else take care of.
S/M Marie Belfitt (Chairman)
Thursday, October 27, 2016
Liskeard R.N.A. Christmas Dinner/Dance Saturday 10th December 2016
Liskeard R.N.A. Christmas Dinner/Dance
Saturday 10th December 2016
At Looe Bay Holiday Park
Superb 4 Course meal
Christmas Carols
And dancing to
A – Z Disco
Only £23.00 per person
Commencing at 7.30pm
Transport is available at extra cost
Everybody Welcome
Please contact Trevor & Mary for full details
Saturday 10th December 2016
At Looe Bay Holiday Park
Superb 4 Course meal
Christmas Carols
And dancing to
A – Z Disco
Only £23.00 per person
Commencing at 7.30pm
Transport is available at extra cost
Everybody Welcome
Please contact Trevor & Mary for full details
Monday, June 13, 2016
Liskeard RNA and RBL Horse race Night 18 June
Just
a quick reminder; the Branch and the RBL are co-hosting a Horse race
night at the RBL on Saturday 18 June. Proceeds will go toward the
upkeep of the defibrillator sited outside the club.
There
will be 8 races. The first seven races will be sponsored and there
will be an opportunity to buy a horse in any race. Betting will take
place where winnings are possible. An auction will be held for the
last race for both sponsorship and for the sale of horses. A race
programme will be provided and a raffle will be held.
The
first race will start at 2030 so you are asked to be place by 2000 at
the latest.
Please
give us your support. They usually turn out to be fun evenings.
Bring your friends, the more the merrier.
John
Lennon
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