IMPORTANT IMPORTANT
"It would appear we are down to Willy Hilton, Arthur Stringfellow and myself. (My wife said she would not be going.)
I also think that this "wee beastie" (Covid-19) could well bounce around for some time and I see little point in setting a date for any time in the future.
I suggest we wait until there's a vaccine or the "all clear" is sounded."
Cheers, Bernie."
I must admit that for many of us this is a real disappointment!
However, I totally agree with Bernie, Phil and Mike, who were organising things, that it would be foolish to unnecessarily expose ourselves to the risk of infection,
especially when, for many of us, our ages make us particularly vulnerable!
Meantime, do keep checking the web site for updates and news about our former shipmates.
Stay safe and healthy.
Yours aye, Barry.
"Greetings all,
Due to the spread of the "Covid-19 virus " and Government advice we made the only decision possible, and that was to cancel the Re-union on 20th and 21st March 2020
All of us are "of age" (except Adrian) and I am sure several have underlying health issues themselves or within their families that precluded us going ahead.
All those we knew were attending should have been informed already. The majority of them, if not all, would like to have a go at another reunion later in the year;
October seemed to be a favourable month.
Those who booked weekend 20th and 21st March on a "Non Flex" basis need to know soonest when we will be having the next meet to be able to re-book without charge.
Due to time delays sending out emails to the masses for preferred dates I have had to make an executive decision (way above my pay grade!) . . . . . .
and have gone for Friday/Saturday 30th/31st October in the hope that things will have improved.
Apologies in advance to those who cannot make those days.
For those who had booked "Non Flex" and wish to return in October or for that matter use the booking anywhere in the UK, subject to availability,
you need to log on and go to guest.comments@whitbread.com.
The lady who I have just spoken to at Bootle says you will need to put in your booking reference number, phone number and obviously who you are
and I assume the new dates and venue you require.
I was going to do it as a dummy run but sadly I must be going senile as I had forgotten to book in the first place!
If you are interested in coming along in October can you let Barry know in the usual way please.
We have two candidates lined up with some new photos.
Hope you all stay well. : Lockdown will not be too bad, got the jigsaws out, into a good book and the garden will never look as good again!
I hope to see as many as possible in October.
All the best,
Bernie"
All former uniformed sea-going Officers of the Pacific Steam Navigation Company (and latterly Royal Mail & Furness Withy) are welcome to attend; both evenings are informal.
It has been customary to have a "slide show" (or now a Powerpoint Presentation) of nostalgic photos of personnel and ships etc from the old days on the Saturday evening.
As the Restaurant intended charging for the Room if we were eating in the Restaurant it was agreed that whoever wished to eat would do so in the Meeting Room.
Frequently during the year rooms are offered at discounted prices on-line at the Premier Inn website.
These can be better than the normal rates so keep an eye on the Web!
Please let me know which night(s) you intend to be with us, and your spouse or partner's name. Thanks. Barry.
Attending:-
(2) means both evenings
" Hi Barry. Sad news. Peter Boyle passed away suddenly yesterday - 15th April 2019.
Can you let "Gentleman John" know? We went to see him last year. Peter sailed with John as 2nd Lecky."
Peter's Funeral was on Thursday 25 April 2019 at the Star of the Sea Church (Not far from Gladstone Dock.)
Any former colleagues were welcome to attend.
Sadly, on 8th July 2019 I received an email from Mrs Elaine Farr:-
"Hi Barry, Just thought I ought to let you know that my husband Kenneth Farr, ex Purser, passed away (in his sleep) on 19th June."{9th Aug - I hope to post an entry under Obituaries soon - Barry}
On 30/10/2019 I received another sad message. . . this one from Pat Tanner:-
"Barry, are you aware that Len Hughes died on 24 September? His wife Claudette let me know.
We were lucky that we managed to meet up with them on his last visit this summer."
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